Dell XPS 15 9510 Hinges Replacement
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crwdns2942287:0crwdne2942287:0Laptop hinge replacement is important because it ensures that the display system stays in place without wobbling, moving, or being too tight. A broken hinge will affect the usability of your laptop. This guide will show you how to replace the hinges using the iFixit iOpener tool.
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Remove eight 3 mm screws from the underside of the case using a T5 Torx screwdriver.
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Wedge the case apart with a nylon spudger.
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Slide spudger along each side of the laptop
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Lift the back panel of the laptop off and set it aside.
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Using the small battery pull tab, disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard.
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Remove eight 2.5 mm from around the perimeter of the battery using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Remove the old battery from the laptop.
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Remove the four screws (eight total) from each display hinge using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Remove five screws that connect the display using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Carefully remove the display from the Dell XPS 15 9510.
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Heat the iOpener in the microwave for 30 seconds.
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Place the iOpener on top of the laptop where the hinge is connected. Leave it there until the glue holding it in place melts.
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Pull out the hinges using a pair of needle nose pliers.
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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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