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Dell Alienware 13 Battery Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show the user how to replace a battery that is either not charging, or not holding a charge for long on a Dell Alienware 13 laptop.

What you need

  1. Dell Alienware 13 Battery Replacement, Base Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Working on an electrical device while plugged in can cause injury due to electrical shock. Ensure that all external power is disconnected from the device.

    • Close the device and turn the device over.

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  2. Dell Alienware 13 Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove (2) 5 mm Phillips head screws attaching the small access panel to the base using a Phillips # 1 screwdriver.

    • The (2) screws are attached to the base panel with retaining clips and won't completely detach from the panel.

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  4. Dell Alienware 13 Battery Replacement, Computer Base: step 4, image 1 of 2 Dell Alienware 13 Battery Replacement, Computer Base: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the battery cable from the battery cable terminal.

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    • Remove (4) 6 mm Phillips head screws from the solid-state metal drive bracket, using a Phillips # 1 screwdriver.

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    • Grab the pull tab to pivot the solid-state drive bracket upwards. Remove the bracket from the computer base.

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    • Using the pull tab, disconnect the black solid-state drive cable from the system board.

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    • Remove (2) 3 mm Phillips head screws, using a Phillips # 0 screwdriver, that connect the solid-state drive assembly to the computer base.

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    • Lift up on the solid-state drive assembly to remove it from the computer base.

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    • Locate two cables labeled, "KB Backlight" (orange) and "KB Membrane" (black). Lift up on the latches to disconnect the cables from the system board.

    • The latches that connect the cables to the system board are very delicate. Handle with care to avoid damaging them.

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    • Remove (8) 9 mm Phillips head screws using a Phillips # 1 screwdriver, that secures the palm-rest assembly to the computer base.

    • Remove (4) 8 mm Phillips head screws using a Phillips # 1 screwdriver.

    • Remove (2) 7 mm Phillips head screws using a Phillips # 1 screwdriver.

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    • Lift the computer base slightly towards you and push the release tabs on the palm-rest assembly until it pops out using a spudger.

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    • Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.

    • Using a plastic spudger, pry up along the edges of the palm-rest assembly.

    • Gently lift the palm-rest assembly.

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    • Lift the connector latch and disconnect the power-button board cable from the system board. Identified as a cable with a blue tab.

    • Lift the palm-rest assembly off the computer base.

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    • Open the display as far as possible.

    • Remove (2) 3 mm Phillips head screws, using a Phillips head #0 screwdriver, that secure the hinge caps to the display hinges.

    • Slide and lift the hinge caps off the display hinges.

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    • Close the display and turn the computer over.

    • Remove (1) 2 mm Phillips head screw, using a Phillips head # 0 screwdriver, that secures the wireless-card bracket to the wireless card.

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    • Disconnect the antenna cables from the wireless card using a heavy duty spudger. The wires can be removed by applying a force directed upward, away from the device.

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    • Turn the computer over and open the display.

    • Peel off the adhesive tapes that secure the antenna cables to the system board.

    • Make note of how the cables are routed before removing any cables from their routing guide.

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    • Lift the connector latch and disconnect the display cable from the system board.

    • Disconnect the logo-board cable from the system board.

    • Remove the antenna cables, display cable, and logo-board cable from the routing guides on the display hinges.

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    • Remove (4) 8 mm Phillips head screws, using a Phillips # 1 screwdriver, that secure the display assembly to the computer base.

    • Lift the display assembly off the computer base.

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    • Remove the (2) 6 mm Phillips head screws securing the power adapter port bracket with a #1 Phillips screwdriver.

    • Lift and remove the power adapter port bracket.

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    • Lift up and remove the power adapter port from the computer base.

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    • Disconnect the speaker cable connector from the service board.

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    • Remove (3) 6 mm Phillips head screws securing the service board with a #1 Phillips screwdriver.

    • Lift up on the service board assembly using a heavy duty spudger and slide the board towards the battery to remove from the base.

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  26. Dell Alienware 13 Battery Replacement, Battery: step 25, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the speaker cable from the cable clip on the battery.

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    • Remove (2) 6 mm Phillips head screws securing the battery to the computer base with a #1 Phillips screwdriver.

    • Lift up and remove the battery from the computer base.

    • Lithium can be explosive, especially when wet. Be careful when handling and disposing of lithium-ion batteries.

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Conclusion

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

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Please note, on slight variants of this. When battery is facing you with rear / hinge away. The right ide of motherboards has a clip cover on the USB C port, holding the motherboard down. Additionally, the 3x keyboard screws for lifting the palm rest were in the way. Almost every laptop i’ve EVER worked on for various dell/hp, ALWAYS have 2-4 screws for the keyboard. Please note this when writing tutorials as some models don’t open so easily. Be safe all, don’t rush things, and make sure you’re aware of what’s there proactively before ripping a laptop literally to pieces…

Peter McLaughlin - Reply

I did complete this guide, and it does work for the most part. See below my suggested updates/edits to improve. Thank you for making this guide. Helped a ton for initial perspective.

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