Dell XPS 15 9500 Base Panel Replacement

Introduction

Welcome to the Dell XPS 15 9500 Base Panel Replacement guide. Here, we'll walk you through safely removing and replacing the base panel on your laptop. This repair might be necessary if your laptop has suffered damage from drops or impacts, or if you need access to internal components like the battery or storage drive. Additionally, cleaning the base panel can improve airflow, helping to resolve overheating or performance issues.

What you need

Step 1 Base Panel

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Remove the eight 3.0 mm screws from the bottom panel with a T5 Torx screwdriver.

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Step 2

Gently wedge an opening tool in the gap between the base panel and chassis, and pry vertically around the perimeter until it releases from the chassis.
Lift the base panel up and away from the chassis.

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