Introduction
Use this guide to replace the battery in your Dell XPS 15 9520 Laptop.
For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your device. This reduces the risk of fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
What you need
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Use a Torx T5 screwdriver to remove the eight 3.3 mm-long screws securing the back cover.
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Insert an opening pick between the bottom-left corner of the aluminum back cover and the chassis.
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Leave the pick inserted before continuing to the next step.
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Insert the flat end of the spudger into the gap you just created.
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Pry up to release the corner clips.
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Repeat this process for the opposite corner of the back cover.
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Reinsert your opening pick under the aluminum cover at the front edge of the laptop.
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Pry to loosen the cover.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to push the battery connector's square tab away from the socket and disconnect it.
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Use tweezers, or your fingers, to peel back the tape connecting the speaker cable and the battery.
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Repeat for the three other tape segments.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the eight screws securing the battery:
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Four 4.4 mm-long screws
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Four 3.4 mm-long screws
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
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