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Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace the battery for your Dell XPS 18 if it has failed.

What you need

  1. Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the device on its screen.

    • Remove the ten 4mm screws using a T8 Torx screwdriver.

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  2. Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Gently flip out support feet located near the bottom of device.

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  3. Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift the back cover off the device. The back cover should come off easily.

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  4. Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement, Internal Cover: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use the opening tool's angled edge to lift the clasps securing the screen and motherboard cables.

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  5. Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the screen and copper colored motherboard cables and tuck them under the device to prevent future hassle.

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  6. Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two black 3mm screws from the internal cover with a Phillips 00 screwdriver.

    • Remove the internal cover.

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  8. Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement, Touch Control Board: step 7, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement, Touch Control Board: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the black camera cable and pull it back to prevent future hassle.

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  9. Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Use the angled edge of the plastic opening tool to lift the clasp securing the touch control board cable.

    • Disconnect the silver and blue touch control board cable.

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  10. Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two silver 3mm screws holding the touch control board in place with a Phillips 00 screwdriver.

    • Remove the touch control board.

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  11. Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement, Wireless WLAN Card Wires: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Use the plastic opening tool's angled edge to remove the black and white wires connected to the wireless WLAN card.

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  12. Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Pull back the cables.

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  13. Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement, Battery: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Use the plastic opening tool's angled edge to pry the black battery cable loose.

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  14. Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Use the plastic opening tool's angled edge to remove the red and black CMOS battery cable.

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  15. Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Use the plastic opening tool's angled edge to lift the clasp securing the silver circuit board cable.

    • Pull back the circuit board cable to prevent future hassle.

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  16. Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • Use the opening tool's angled edge to remove the CMOS battery.

    • The CMOS battery is adhered with strong adhesive; you may need to use extra force when removing.

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  17. Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the eleven black 4mm screws holding the battery in place with a Phillips 00 screwdriver.

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  18. Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery.

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Conclusion

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

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needs the help to repair the Dell XPS18

anrew waleta - Reply

This is an excellent doc! Pictures are really clear and accurate, steps are concise and best of all they are correct. I was able to solve my issue the first go round with these instructions. Kudos to the author and thanks a million for the assistance!

stacysaw - Reply

It all worked good. Thanks.

Kenneth Macdonald - Reply

Excellent!

What is the battery type and where to buy, thanks

Mohammad - Reply

My unit is missing the right foot stand. Is there anywhere else I can find the model number. Need to purchase a new power supply?

Also might need to replace the touchscreen its cracked. Have to power her up first to find out. Do you have a video for touchscreen replacement?

Frank Schofield - Reply

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