XPS 15 Service Manual

Procedure

1. Remove the two screws (M2x2) that secure the display-cable bracket to the system board.
2. Disconnect the display cable from the system board.
3. Note the cable routing and remove the display cable from the routing guides on the left fan.
4. Peel off the tape that secures the display cable to the system board.
5. Peel the tape and disconnect the touch-screen cable from the system board if applicable.
6. Peel off the tape that secures the touch-screen cable to the system board if applicable.

   

   1. routing guides
   2. tape (display cable)
   3. tapes (touch-screen cable)
   4. touch-screen cable (optional)
   5. tape
   6. screws (2)
   7. display-cable bracket
   8. display cable

7. Turn the computer over and open the display at an angle of 90 degrees.
8. Rotate the computer and place it on the edge of the table in a position that allows access to the screws on the display hinges.
9. Remove the six screws (M2.5x5) that secure the display hinges to the palm-rest assembly.
10. Carefully lift the display assembly from the palm-rest assembly.

    

    1. palm-rest assembly
    2. screws (6)
    3. display hinges (2)
    4. display assembly

11. Carefully place the display assembly on a clean, flat surface.
    NOTE The display assembly cannot be further disassembled. If the display bezel, display panel, camera module, display cable and touch-screen cable (optional) are defective and need to be replaced, replace the entire display assembly.

    

    1. display assembly