Introduction
This guide explains how to remove/replace any part on a Dell Vostro V13 laptop by describing a complete tear-down. Any screwdriver of size PH00 to PH1 will work with the screws on this laptop.
What you need
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Remove the two plastic dummy cards from the laptop.
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Unscrew the six PH00 screws from the bottom of the laptop.
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Unscrew the two PH00 screws from the back of the laptop, located at the extreme left and right of the back panel.
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Slide the bottom cover forward and lift it upwards to remove.
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Using a plastic opening tool, pry open the top panel containing the power switch. Start with the bottom-right edge closest to the keyboard.
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Unclip and remove the ribbon from the panel.
When you're prying this off it might resist a little more than you'd think it should near where it's held by 2 pressure clips near the center.
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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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is the CPU removable?
No, it's not. All laptops have soldered ballpoint CPUs and GPUs.