Dell XPS 18 Battery Replacement

Turn the device on its screen.

Remove the ten 4mm screws using a T8 Torx screwdriver.

Gently flip out support feet located near the bottom of device.

Gently lift the back cover off the device. The back cover should come off easily.

Use the opening tool's angled edge to lift the clasps securing the screen and motherboard cables.

Disconnect the screen and copper colored motherboard cables and tuck them under the device to prevent future hassle.

Remove the two black 3mm screws from the internal cover with a Phillips 00 screwdriver.

Remove the internal cover.

Disconnect the black camera cable and pull it back to prevent future hassle.

Use the angled edge of the plastic opening tool to lift the clasp securing the touch control board cable.

Disconnect the silver and blue touch control board cable.

Remove the two silver 3mm screws holding the touch control board in place with a Phillips 00 screwdriver.

Remove the touch control board.

Use the plastic opening tool's angled edge to remove the black and white wires connected to the wireless WLAN card.

Pull back the cables.

Use the plastic opening tool's angled edge to pry the black battery cable loose.

Use the plastic opening tool's angled edge to remove the red and black CMOS battery cable.

Use the plastic opening tool's angled edge to lift the clasp securing the silver circuit board cable.

Pull back the circuit board cable to prevent future hassle.

Use the opening tool's angled edge to remove the CMOS battery.

Remove the eleven black 4mm screws holding the battery in place with a Phillips 00 screwdriver.

Remove the battery.