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Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to learn the steps to remove the keyboard of your Dell XPS 15 9570. The keyboard is an input device used to enter characters and functions into your computer system by pressing the keys.

Prior to starting this guide, be sure the laptop is powered off and it is unplugged from the charging cord.

What you need

  1. Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement, Base Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Make sure your device is powered off and unplugged before starting

    • Flip the device over so the base cover of the computer is facing upwards.

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  2. Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Using a Torx T5 screwdriver, remove the ten 3 mm screws on the back.

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  3. Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Flip open the system badge and with a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the two 8.5 mm screws.

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  4. Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the back cover off of the device.

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  5. Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the four 4 mm screws holding the battery in place.

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  6. Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Use the iFixit opening tool to disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard.

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  7. Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • With your hands, pick up and remove the battery from the system.

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  8. Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement, Heat Sink: step 8, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement, Heat Sink: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Use the Phillips #00 to remove the three (without graphics card) or four (with graphics card) 3 mm screws that connect the heat sink to the system board.

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  9. Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the heat sink from the device. The thermal paste may have dried and make this handling more complicated, be careful.

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  11. Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement, Fan: step 10, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement, Fan: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 4 mm screws securing the grey display cable bracket.

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  12. Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the 4 mm screw at the back right corner of the fan.

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  13. Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the fan cable on the left of the fan and on the right side from the RAM, using the opening tool.

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  14. Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the right fan off of the device.

    • Repeat steps 8-11 to remove the left fan from the system board.

    • The left fan is fixed with two 4 mm screws. Make sure you have removed them if the fan does not come off easily.

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  15. Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement, RAM: step 14, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement, RAM: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers to pinch down the metal tabs holding the RAM in place. Do this for each tab.

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  16. Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Use your hands to carefully lift the RAM up and away from the tabs to safely take it out.

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  17. Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement, SSD: step 16, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement, SSD: step 16, image 2 of 2

    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 5.5 mm screw next to the SSD.

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  18. Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 17, image 2 of 2

    • Using your hands, hold the SSD and slightly pull to the left.

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  19. Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement, Wireless Card: step 18, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement, Wireless Card: step 18, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, loosen the captive screw holding the wireless card bracket in place.

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  20. Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the wireless card bracket off of the wireless card.

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  21. Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 20, image 2 of 2

    • Using a spudger, disconnect the coaxial antenna cables from the Wi-Fi card by popping them gently off.

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  22. Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the wireless card.

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  23. Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 22, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 22, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the two motherboard cables using the opening tool.

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    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the four 4mm screws securing the hard drive cover.

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    • Disconnect the two motherboard cables located on the right of the motherboard using the opening tool.

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  26. Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 25, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 25, image 2 of 2

    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, unscrew the 4 remaining 4mm screws holding the motherboard in place.

    • Remove the motherboard.

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  27. Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 26, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 26, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the keyboard cables, labeled BL and KB, using the opening tool.

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  28. Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 27, image 1 of 3 Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 27, image 2 of 3 Dell XPS 15 9570 Keyboard Replacement: step 27, image 3 of 3

    • Unscrew the 1.9mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Flip the cutouts on the keyboard to reveal and unscrew remaining 1.9mm screws underneath.

    • Remove the keyboard.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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