Introduction
If your Dell XPS 15 9530 is having problems booting, is freezing frequently, or if you have the blue screen of death, it's possible that your motherboard needs replacement.
Before using this guide, review the troubleshooting page to ensure that the motherboard is the issue. In some cases, black screens and problems booting could be caused by a faulty battery. A punctured battery can cause a dangerous fire. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
The motherboard connects the hardware to the processor, a faulty motherboard will interrupt this connection and render the computer unusable, This can happen from water damage, dust, impacts, or normal wear and tear.
Before beginning, make sure to power off your phone completely and disconnect from any external power source.
What you need
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Turn the laptop upside down.
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Unscrew ten 3 mm screws on the back cover with a Torx T5 screwdriver.
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Remove two more 3 mm screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the seven 3.5mm screws that secure the battery to the palm rest assembly.
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Using both hands and plastic tweezers, disconnect the cables from the laptop base.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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