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Dell XPS 18 Touch Control Board Replacement

What you need

  1. Dell XPS 18 Touch Control Board 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.

  2. Dell XPS 18 Touch Control Board Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Gently flip out support feet located near the bottom of device.

  3. Dell XPS 18 Touch Control Board Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Gently lift the back cover off the device. The back cover should come off easily.

  4. Dell XPS 18 Touch Control Board 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.

  5. Dell XPS 18 Touch Control Board Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 18 Touch Control Board 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.

  6. Dell XPS 18 Touch Control Board Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 18 Touch Control Board 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.

  7. Dell XPS 18 Touch Control Board Replacement, Touch Control Board: step 7, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 18 Touch Control Board Replacement, Touch Control Board: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Disconnect the black camera cable and pull it back to prevent future hassle.

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

  9. Dell XPS 18 Touch Control Board Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Dell XPS 18 Touch Control Board 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.

Conclusion

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

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It worked perfectly. Thank you.

Kenneth Macdonald - Reply

Which of Torx screwdrivers is used in step 1? As I can see, it is T8, but right above the Introduction section it is stated it is Torx T9...

Евгений Громов - Reply

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