In this guide I disassemble a Dell Inspiron 7501 (model P102F) laptop.

Dell Inspiron 7501 design highlights:
– This laptop has two M.2 PCIe solid state drive slots.
– 8GB memory soldered to the motherboard.
– There is only one memory slot available for upgrades.
– Two types of batteries supported: 56WHr and 97WHr.
– Both cooling fans are easily removable.

The entire disassembly can be done with one basic tool – PH0 Phillips screwdriver. Case opener tool and tweezers are optional.

Bottom cover removal

Remove seven screws (red circles) holding the bottom cover. Unscrew two captive screws (yellow circles). Two captive screws will remain attached to the bottom cover.

In this step I’m using a case opener tool but you can use something similar, like a guitar pick for example.

Insert the tool between the bottom cover and the top case. Pry up the bottom cover.

Continue removing the bottom cover with your fingers.

Battery removal

Remove five screws attaching the battery to the top case.

Do you see an empty space on the left side? That’s how a larger capacity 97WHr battery fits into this laptop.

Lift up the battery and disconnect it from the motherboard.

In this particular laptop I had a standard 3-cell 56WHr battery installed. You can find a replacement using Dell part number 05D91C or battery type H5H20.

You can upgrade this battery to a larger 6-cell 97WHr battery type 6GTPY which is compatible with one of the following Dell laptop models:

• G7 17 (7700)
• Inspiron 15 7000 (7500)
• Inspiron 15 7000 (7501)
• Precision 5540
• Vostro 15 7000 (7500)
• XPS 15 (7590)

Memory removal and upgrade

Dell Inspiron 7501 laptop supports up to 24GB RAM (8GB onboard and 16GB removable). You should use DDR4-3200 memory module.

Onboard memory cannot be removed or replaced because it’s permanently soldered to the motherboard. If onboard memory fails, it is necessary to replace the entire motherboard.

The SODIMM memory (RAM) slot located under the black mylar cover.

SSD removal and replacement

Dell Inspiron 7501 laptop has two M.2 PCIe slots and can support two NVMe solid state drives (SSD).

In order to remove and replace the original SSD it’s necessary to remove the SSD cover first.

Remove one screw securing the SSD cover.

Remove the SSD cover.

Remove one screw securing the SSD.

Pull the SSD out.

In this particular case I have a 256GB Toshiba NVMe SSD type 2230 installed

If you wan to replace this drive with a regular size type 2280 SSD, it is necessary to move the SSD mounting bracket into different location.

Remove the mounting bracket.

Install the bracket as it shown on the following pictures. The screw mounting hole should be facing towards the edge of the laptop.

Now you can install a regular size type 2280 M.2 NVMe SSD into this laptop.

Don’t forget to install the cover which also works as a heatsink for the SSD. The blue stuff on the internal side of the cover is thermal pad.

Cooling fans removal and replacement

It’s very easy to remove and replace both cooling fans. Each fas is secured by two screws.

Remove four screws, disconnect both fans from the motherboard and remove them.

Here’s the right fan removed. If you need to find a replacement, you can search for Dell part number 0YND40.

Here’s the left fan removed. If you need to find a replacement, you can search for Dell part number 0KGH4R.

Power connector removal and replacement

The power connector (DC jack) is mounted under the left display hinge. Remove one screw from the hinge.

Open the display hinge as it shown on the following pictures. Remove one screw holding the DC jack.

Disconnect the DC jack cable from the motherboard and remove it. In this laptop the DC jack can be replaced without desoldering job, just replace the entire DC jack harness which has Dell part number 0MYXCJ.

Other internal laptop components

The wireless card is easily accessible. This is Intel Wi-Fi A/C/X + Bluetooth 5.0 card model AX201NGW. Dell part number 0XVV0P.

The I/O board (USB port, audio jack, SC card slot) also can be removed and replaced if necessary.

The touchpad is mounted under the metal bracket. After you remove five screws holding the bracket, you can access and remove the touchpad. Don’t forget to disconnect the touchpad cable before removing the bracket.

The keyboard in this laptop is not removable. The keyboard is permanently riveted to the top case. It’s possible to replace this keyboard without replacing the top case but it’s not easy.

In this guide I show step-by-step Dell G3 15 3590 (model P89F) laptop disassembly.

Dell G3 15 3590 design highlights:
– This model supports two storage drives: PCIe NVMe solid state drive and 2.5″ SATA hard drive.
– There are two memory (RAM) slots on the motherboard.
– The DC power jack attached to a harness and can be replace without soldering.
– Both cooling fans can be replaced without heatsink removal.

For this disassembly you will need only two essential tools: PH1/PH0 Phillips screwdriver and tweezers.

Bottom cover removal

Unscrew four captive screws located on the uppers side of the bottom cover. These screws are designed to remain attached to the cover.

Remove other six screws.

Start separating the bottom cover from the top case assembly with your fingers.

Continue removing the bottom cover on the back of the laptop. Wiggle it a little bit to separate from the display hinges.

Remove the bottom cover completely.

Battery removal and replacement

Remove two screws attaching the battery to the top case assembly.

Lift up and separate the battery from the top case. It will give you easy access to the cable connector.

Carefully unplug the battery cable from the motherboard. Don’t lift up the cable, just pull it out to the shown direction.

NOTE: in my case someone replaced the battery before and damaged the connector. That’s why you can see all connector pins exposed.

SSD/HDD removal and replacement

Dell G3 15 3590 (model P89F) laptop supports two storage devices. In my particular case I have only M.2 solid state drive (SSD) installed but the 2.5″ hard drive (HDD) mounting brackets and SATA cable are available.

Remove three screws fastening the HDD mounting brackets.

You will find the HDD SATA cable attached on the other side.

You can install any 2.5″ SATA hard drive here. All you need to do is attach the drive to the brackets and plug in the SATA cable.

This laptop is configured with a very small 512GB M.2 type 2230 Toshiba NVMe solid state drive (Dell part number 08C3CP).

Remove one screw attaching the SSD heatsink.

Remove the SSD heatsink.

Pull the SSD out of the PCIe slot.

Dell G3 15 3590 can be configured with a regular size M.2 type 2280 NVMe SSD but it is necessary to move the mounting bracket further from the PCIe slot.

Slide the SSD mounting bracket to the right to separate it from the top case.

Now turn the bracket 180 degrees so the screw hole located closer to the laptop edge. Install the bracket as shown on the following picture.

Now you can install a regular M.2 type 2280 SSD.

You can use any third party NVMe SSD such as Samsung, Western Digital, Crucial, etc…

Memory removal and replacement

Dell G3 15 3590 laptop has two removable memory (RAM) modules. You can find them under the black mylar cover.

This laptop can handle up to 32GB (2x16GB) RAM. Compatible memory type is DDR4-2666 or DDR4-3200.

Remove the memory modules and upgrade them if necessary.

Wireless card removal and replacement

Remove one screws from the wireless card bracket.

Carefully disconnect two antenna cables from the wireless card.

Pull the wireless card out of the slot.

You can find a new replacement wireless card using dell part number 0V91GK. This is DW1810 WLAN WiFi 802.11AC + Bluetooth 4.1 Band M.2 Card.

Cooling fans removal and replacement

This laptop has two cooling fans. Let’s remove the right fan first.

Remove two screws attaching the fan.

Carefully unplug the fan cable from the motherboard.

Remove the right fan.

Dell part number for the right fan is 0160GM.

Remove two screws from the left fan and disconnect the cable.

Remove and replace the left fan if necessary.

Dell part number for the left fan is 04NYWG.

DC jack removal and replacement

Remove two screws attaching the DC jack bracket.

Lift up and remove the bracket.

Disconnect the DC jack cable from the motherboard.

Remove the DC jack harness and replace it with a new one if necessary.

Dell part number for this DC jack harness is 0C2RDV.

I’m not going to remove the motherboard but it shouldn’t be difficult at this point.

By the way, the keyboard in Dell G3 15 3590 (model P89F) laptop is permanently attached to the top case assembly. Keyboard removal is not easy but possible.

In this guide I show how to disassemble a Dell XPS 15 9500 (model P91F) laptop. Also, all disassembly steps should be identical for Dell Precision 5550 Workstation.

Dell XPS 15 9500 model highlights:
– the motherboard has two memory slots and RAM can be upgraded.
– the motherboard has two PCIe slots and second PCIe NVMe SSD can be installed.

For this disassembly you will need these tools: Torx T5 screwdriver, PH0 Phillips screwdriver, thin case opener tool.

Bottom cover removal

Remove eight Torx T5 screws securing the bottom cover.

Insert a thin case opener tool between the palmrest assembly and the bottom cover. Start separating one from another. Both parts are fitted very tightly.

Continue separating the bottom cover and remove it completely.

Battery removal and replacement

Remove eight screws securing the battery.

There is a speaker cable taped to the bottom of the battery. Separate the cable from the battery.

Lift up the battery and disconnect the battery cable from the motherboard.

Remove the battery completely.

If you need a new battery, you can find if you search the type number: 69KF2. I recommend using genuine Dell battery instead of a cheap third-party replacement.

Memory (RAM) removal and replacement

As I mentioned at the beginning, Dell XPS 15 9500 laptop has two memory slots.

It can handle up to 64GB (2x32GB RAM modules). You can use DDR4-2666 or DDR4-3200 modules.

Make sure to use identical RAM modules in both slots so it operates in dual channel mode.

Spread two side latches in order to release the memory module. Pull the memory module out.

SSD removal and replacement

In its default configuration the laptop comes with one PCIe NVMe solid state drive (SSD) installed.

If you want to increase laptop storage capacity, you can install a second NVMe SSD into the SSD2 slot. Any third party NVMe SSD like Samsung, Western Digital, Crucial should work. Also, you will have to purchase another heatsink/bracket for the SSD2. Here’s the part number: 4TW9C

Remove one screws securing the SSD heatsink.

Lift up the left side of the SSD heatsink and slide it to the left to disengage from the stud (marked in yellow).

SSD 1 heatsink/bracket part number: 0130R6

Now you can pull the SSD out of the slot and remove it.

Cooling fans removal and replacement

Dell XPS 15 9500 has two cooling fans. Let’s start with removing the right fan.

Remove three screws securing the right cooling fan and the I/O board bracket.

Remove the I/O board bracket.

Remove the right fan and disconnect it from the motherboard.

If you need to replace the right fan here’s the part number: 0DJH35

Remove two screws securing the left cooling fan.

Remove the left fan and disconnect it from the motherboard.

If you need to replace the left fan here’s the part number: 009RK6

Display assembly removal

Loosen three screws securing the metal display cable bracket.

Lift up and remove the cable bracket.

Lift up two display cable to disconnect them from the motherboard.

Remove two screws securing the display cable holder.

Lift up the display cable holder.

Open up the display panel and place the laptop upside down as it shown on the following picture.

Remove eight screws securing the display panel hinges.

Remove the display panel.

In this guide I show how to disassemble a Dell XPS 15 9570 (model P56F) laptop.

This guide will help you to remove the battery, SSD, both RAM modules, both cooling fans and DC power jack.

During the disassembly process I will be using the following repair tools: Torx T5 screwdriver and Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Base cover and battery removal

STEP 1.
Remove ten Torx T5 screws and two Phillips screws securing the base cover.

STEP 2.
Separate the base cover from the top case and remove it. It’s easier to remove if you start from the back side of the laptop.

STEP 3.
Remove six screws attaching the battery to the top case.

STEP 4.
Lift up the battery and disconnect the battery cable from the motherboard. Remove the battery.

Dell XPS 15 9570 (model P56F) battery type: 6GTPY.
Dell part number: 0GPM03.

RAM modules and SSD removal

Dell XPS 15 9570 (model P56F) has two memory slots. Both RAM slots are easily accessible under the base cover.

This model supports up to 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-2666 SODIMM modules.

STEP 5.
Remove one screw securing the SSD and remove it from the slot.

This is a PCIe NVMe M.2 solid state drive type 2280.

Cooling fans removal

STEP 6.
Remove two screws securing the right cooling fan. Disconnect the fan cable from the motherboard.

STEP 7.
Lift up and remove the right cooling fan.

The right fan part number: 0TK9J1.

STEP 8.
Remove two screws securing the display cable bracket. Remove the bracket.

STEP 9.
Unplug the display cable from the motherboard.

STEP 10.
Un-route the display cable from the guided path on the side of the left fan.
Remove one screw securing the fan and disconnect the cable from the motherboard.

STEP 11.
Remove the left cooling fan.

The left cooling fan part number: 008YY9.

DC power jack removal

STEP 12.
Remove three screws securing the left display hinge.

STEP 13.
Lift up the display hinge as it shown on the picture.

STEP 14.
Remove one screw securing the DC power jack and disconnect the DC jack cable from the motherboard.

STEP 15.
Lift up and remove the DC power jack.

For any further disassembly instructions please refer to Dell XPS 9550/9560 guide. It’s almost identical to XPS 15 9570 laptop.

In this guide I’ll be taking apart Dell Inspiron 17 5770 5775 (model P35E) laptop. It’s possible this guide will work for some other models in the Dell Inspiron 17 5000 series computer line.

For this disassembly you will need only two basic tools: Phillips #1 and #0 screwdrivers. Needle tweezers are optional but very helpful for disconnecting internal cables.

Removing base cover

STEP 1.
Loosen four captive screws (color-coded in red) securing the base cover. The captive screws will stay attached to the base cover when it’s removed. Remove nine more screws (yellow and green).

Carefully pull the optical drive out.

STEP 2.
Remove two more screws located in the optical drive bay.

STEP 3.
Start separating the base cover from the top case assembly. Start removing the base cover around the display hinge area.

STEP 4.
Remove the base cover.

Removing battery

STEP 5.
Remove four screws attaching the battery to the top case.

STEP 6.
Lift up the battery and disconnect the battery cable from the motherboard. Remove the battery.

Dell Inspiron 17 5770 5775 (model P35E) battery type: WDX0R.
Dell part number: 0CYMGM.

Removing memory and hard drive

Dell Inspiron 17 5770 5775 (model P35E) has two memory slots. This laptop can take up to 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4 -2400 RAM modules.

STEP 7.
Remove four screws securing the hard drive caddy and disconnect the SATA cable from the motherboard.

Here’s how to disconnect the SATA cable from the motherboard.
Lift up the white locking tab to unlock the connector (red arrow). Lift up and pull the cable out (yellow arrow).

If you are upgrading to a 2.5″ SSD it’s necessary to move the bracket and the SATA cable to the new drive.

Dell Inspiron 17 5770 5775 (model P35E) has a PCIe M.2 slot where you can install a PCIe NVMe M.2 solid state drive. In this particular case the SSD mounting screw located in the further hole which is for a 2280 type SSD.

If your laptop didn’t come with a PCIe M.2 drive I would recommend installing it.

Removing cooling fan

STEP 8.
Remove three screws securing the cooling fan and disconnect the fan cable from the motherboard.

STEP 9.
Lift up the fan and un-route the display cable from the guided path on the left side of the fan.

STEP 10.
Remove the cooling fan.

Dell Inspiron 17 5770 5775 (model P35E) fan part number: 0NPFW6.

The BIOS battery located on the I/O board (USB Card reader board). This board can be easily removed.

The power button and the fingerprint reader also located on the separate boards.

Removing DC power jack

The DC power jack is mounted under the left display hinge which has to be lifted up in order to access the DC jack.

STEP 11.
Remove three screws securing the right display hinge.

STEP 12.
Lift up the display hinge as it shown on the following picture.

STEP 13.
Disconnect one screw securing the DC jack and unplug the DC jack cable from the motherboard.

STEP 14.
Lift up and remove the DC jack harness.

Removing motherboard

With the left display hinge lifted up you can disconnect and remove the motherboard now.

Remove one screw securing the motherboard.
Disconnect the following color-coded cables:
– Fingerprint scanner cable (red).
– Display cable (brown).
– Power button board cable(orange).
– I/O board cable (yellow).
– Optical drive connector board cable (green).
– Touchpad cable (blue).
– Keyboard cable (pink).
– Speaker cable (white).

After all cables are disconnected you can lift up the motherboard and remove it.

In this guide I show how to disassemble a Dell Inspiron 13 7386 (model P91G) 2-in-1 laptop.

During the disassembly process I found the following design features worth mentioning:
– There are two PCIe M.2 SSD slots on the motherboard.
– All memory soldered to the motherboard and there are no RAM expansion slots.
– The cooling fan can be easily removed and replaced.
– The DC power jack is not soldered to the motherboard.
– The keyboard is removable.

For this disassembly you will need just a few basic repair tools: Phillips #0 screwdriver, plastic spudger (optional) and tweezers.

Base cover and battery removal

STEP 1.
Loosen three captive screws (red) and remove four screws (green) securing the base cover.

STEP 2.
Start separating the base cover from the top case somewhere around the display hinge area. Pry up the base cover.

STEP 3.
Continue separating the base cover with your hands and remove it completely.

STEP 4.
Remove four screws securing the battery and disconnect the battery cable from the motherboard.

STEP 5.
Lift up the battery and remove the speaker cable from the guided path on the side of the battery.
Remove the battery.
Dell Inspiron 13 7386 (model P91G) battery type: F62G0. Dell part number: 039DY5.

SSD removal

STEP 6.
Remove one screw securing the PCIe M.2 NVMe SSD (type 2230). You can install more common type 2280 SSD in the slot SSD1, just move the screw mount closer to the coin-cell battery. Procedure to move the screw mount explained in the service manual on the page 26 (download link at the end of this guide).

As you see, the motherboard has another M.2 slot available on the right side. You can mount only type 2230 SSD in the slot SSD2. There is not enough space for a longer 2280 drive there.

STEP 7.
Pull the SSD out of the slot and remove it.

Cooling fan removal

STEP 8.
Remove two screws securing the cooling fan and disconnect the fan cable from the motherboard.

STEP 9.
Lift up and remove the fan.
Dell Inspiron 13 7386 (model P91G) fan part number: 0G0Y8C.

Wireless card removal

STEP 10.
Remove one screws securing the wireless card antenna cover. Remove the cover.

STEP 11.
Disconnect both antenna cables from the wireless card.

STEP 12.
Pull the wireless card out of the slot.

DC power jack removal

The DC power jack is mounted under the left display hinge. Let’s remove it next.

STEP 13.
Remove four screws securing the display hinges. Remove one screw from the DC power jack and disconnect the DC jack cable from the motherboard.

STEP 14.
Carefully lift up the hinge just enough to remove the DC jack. Lift up and remove the DC jack.

Display removal

STEP 15.
Disconnect the touchscreen board cable (yellow) and the display cable (orange) from the motherboard.

Here’s how to disconnect the touchscreen board cable.
Lift up the locking tab to unlock the connector (red arrow). Lift up and pull the cable out (yellow arrow).

The display cable also has to be unlocked first. You’ll have to lift up the metal bracket securing the connection.

STEP 16.
Remove the display cable from the guided path.
Disconnect the fingerprint reader cable (red box).

STEP 17.
Carefully pull both Wi-Fi antenna cable through the opening under the heatsink.

STEP 18.
Remove three screws securing the right display hinge.
As you remember, we removed screws from the left hinge in the step 13.

STEP 19.
Carefully open the display panel as it shown on the following picture. Secure both hinges with your hands while opening up the display.

STEP 20.
Separate the top case assembly from the display panel.

Dell Inspiron 13 7386 (model P91G) has a sealed display which cannot be easily disassembled.

Motherboard and I/O board removal

When the display panel is removed you can access and remove the motherboard with the I/O board.

In order to remove the motherboard it’s necessary to remove three screws and disconnect the following color-coded cables:
– Coin-cell battery cable (pink).
– I/O board cable (orange).
– Touchpad cable (yellow).
– Keyboard backlight and keyboard cable (green).
– Speaker cable (blue).

The I/O board (USB, audio jack, card reader board) can be easily removed too. Simply remove one screw and disconnect the I/O cable (yellow) and fingerprint scanner cable (orange).

In this tutorial I explain how to replace the screen (touchscreen assembly) on a Dell Inspiron 11 3147 or 3148 laptops (model P20T).

In order to take apart the display panel and replace the touchscreen it’s necessary to remove the display panel first. The display removal steps explained in my first Dell Inspiron 11 3147 3148 disassembly guide, just follow steps 11 through 13.

STEP 1.
Start separating the touchscreen assembly from the display back cover on the bottom part of the display panel. As you see I’m working around the left display hinge area. Use a plastic spudger for opening the case.

STEP 2.
Continue removing the touchscreen assembly around the hinge area with your hands while helping yourself with the case opener tool.

The display cable is routed inside the left hinge cover.

STEP 3.
Carefully pull the display cable out of the left hinge cover.

STEP 4.
Separate the bottom side of the touchscreen assembly from the display back cover.

STEP 5.
Remove the touchscreen assembly completely.

Here’s the display back cover with the screen removed. Now you can access and replace the hinges if necessary. The wireless antenna cables are attached to the display back cover.

Next we are going to remove the webcam and display cable harness routed on the right side of the display panel.

STEP 6.
Remove the black tape covering the connector.

STEP 7.
Disconnect the following color-coded cables:
1. Windows-button board cable (orange).
2. Display cable (yellow).

Here’s how to remove the Windows-button board cable.
Lift up the locking tab securing the cable inside the connector. Pull the cable out.

The display cable also has to be unlocked before it can be disconnected from the screen.

Lift up the metal bracket securing the cable inside the connector.

Disconnect the display cable from the LCD screen.

STEP 8.
Start separating the display harness from the right side of the bezel. Part of the cable is routed in the guided path. Part of the cable attached with adhesive.

STEP 9.
Pry up and remove the webcam board. There are small latches securing the webcam.

STEP 10.
Remove the display harness completely. It has to be transferred to the new touchscreen.

The LCD screen is permanently attached to the front glass and cannot be removed separately. If the screen failed or you cracked the front glass, it’s necessary to remove the entire assembly.

You can find a new touchscreen assembly if you search by the Dell part number printed on the original screen.

Dell Inspiron 11 3147 3148 (model P20T) touchscreen part number: 0F5KCX.

Replace the touchscreen and assemble the display panel back together following all steps in the reverse order.

In this tutorial I explain how to remove and replace the touchscreen on a Dell Inspiron 15 5000 series or 15 7000 series 2-in-1 laptops (model P58F).

These disassembly guide can be used for the following models with the P58F body style:
– Dell Inspiron 15 5568
– Dell Inspiron 15 5578
– Dell Inspiron 15 5579
– Dell Inspiron 15 7569
– Dell Inspiron 15 7579

It’s is much easier to take apart the display panel and replace the touchscreen when the display is removed from the laptop and that’s the proper way. Though it’s possible to replace the screen with the display still mounted, as I did in my previous guide on a Dell Inspiron 13 7000 series.

How to remove the display panel

Here are very quick instructions for removing the display panel. If you need more detailed instructions, you can find them in the full Dell Inspiron 15 7569 7579 P58F disassembly guide.

First of all, remove all screws securing the base cover. Pry up the base cover and separate it from the top case. Remove the base cover from the laptop.

Open the display panel 180 degrees and place the laptop on the desk as shown on the following picture. In order to separate the display panel from the base it is necessary:
– Disconnect two antenna cables from the wireless card (yellow).
– Disconnect two display cables from the motherboard (green).
– Remove two screws securing the display hinges (red).

A small part of the left display hinge is located under the motherboard. According to the official Dell service manual it is necessary to remove the motherboard before removing the display panel.

I found that it’s possible to remove the display without removing the motherboard. There is enough space to pull the display hinge from under the motherboard. If you want to be on a safe side, remove the motherboard first as suggested by the Dell service manual.

Now, when the display panel is removed, it’s ready to be disassembled for the screen replacement.

The wireless antenna cables are routed inside the hinge cover but can be easily removed if necessary.

Same with the display video cable.

Touchscreen removal steps

STEP 1.
Start separating the touchscreen assembly from the display back cover using a thin case opener tool. Pry up the touchscreen to release all hidden latches securing it to the back cover.

STEP 2.
Continue removing the touchscreen with your fingers while helping yourself with the case opener tool.

STEP 3.
After the touchscreen is separated from the cover on the upper side of the display panel, move to the hinge area.

STEP 4.
Continue removing the touchscreen.

STEP 5.
When all hidden latches are released, you can lift up the touchscreen and separate it from the back cover.

Here’s the display back cover with the screen removed. Now you can access and replace the display hinges if necessary. The wireless card antennas also attached to the back cover.

STEP 6.
Remove one screw securing the Windows home button.

STEP 7.
Lift up and separate the Windows home button from the display bezel. There is a cable plugged in into the right side of the board. You don’t have to disconnect this cable unless you are replacing the home button.

STEP 8.
Peel off the sticky tape securing the display video cable connector.

The connector has to be unlocked before removing the cable.

STEP 9.
Lift up the metal bracket to unlock the display cable connector.

STEP 10.
Disconnect the display cable from the LCD screen.

Now we’ll move to the top side of the display and remove the webcam. The webcam is secured by a latch on the side.

STEP 11.
Release the latch and separate the webcam board from the display bezel. Do not disconnect the webcam from the cable unless you are replacing the webcam.

STEP 12.
Un-route the webcam cable from the guided path on the left side of the touchscreen assembly.

STEP 13.
Remove the webcam/video hardness with the Windows home button board and webcam board attached. We’ll be transferring the entire harness to the new touchscreen assembly.

The touchscreen has been removed and ready to be replaced. The LCD screen is permanently glued to the front glass so it cannot be replaced separately. If you cracked the glass or the LCD failed, you’ll need to replace the entire touchscreen assembly.

You can use a replacement touchscreen if you search by the Dell part number printed on the original part.

Assemble the display panel following all disassembly steps in the reverse order.

Dell Inspiron 15 5568 5578 5579 touchscreen part number: 00079Y.
Dell Inspiron 15 7569 7579 touchscreen part number: 06V05G.

In this guide I will be replacing the touchscreen on a Dell Inspiron 13 7000 2-in 1 (model P57G) series laptop.

You can use this disassembly instructions for other models with the P57G body type, such as:
– Dell Inspiron 7347
– Dell Inspiron 7348
– Dell Inspiron 7352
– Dell Inspioron 7353
– Dell Inspiron 7359
and probably some some other models in the Inspiron 13 7000 series 2-in-1 computer line.

For the touchscreen replacement you will need just a few basic repair tools: Phillips #1 screwdriver, case opener tool and tweezers (optional).

According to the service manual, it is necessary to remove the display from the laptop in order to replace the touchscreen but I was able to replace it with the display still attached.

We’ll be replacing the touchscreen when the laptop folded in tablet mode as shown on the following picture. I would recommend disconnecting the battery from the motherboard before taking apart the display panel.

Removing the touchscreen

STEP 1.
Start separating the touchscreen assembly from the display back cover using a thin case opener tool. Pry up the touchscreen. There are multiple hidden latches securing the touchscreen to the back cover.

STEP 2.
Continue removing the touchscreen with your hands while helping yourself with the case opener tool.

STEP 3.
When the touchscreen assembly separated on the top side of the display panel, move to the hinge area.

STEP 4.
Continue removing the touchscreen assembly until it’s completely separated from the display back cover. Turn the touchscreen over and place it the front side down on the desk.

Now you can access all cables and board located on the back side. Let’s disconnect the video cable first.

STEP 5.
Peel off the tape securing the video cable connector.

STEP 6.
Lift up the metal bracket to unlock the video cable connector.

STEP 7.
Pull the video cable out of the connector on the back of the screen.

STEP 8.
Remove one screw securing the Windows home button board.

STEP 9.
Separate the Windows home button board from the bezel and put it aside. Note that the cable is still connected to the board.

STEP 10.
Peel off the clear tape securing the digitizer control board connectors.

STEP 11.
Disconnect both cables from the digitizer control board.

Lift up the locking tab at a 90 degree angle to unlock the connector (red arrow). Pull the cable out.

STEP 12.
Separate the digitizer control board from the bezel and put it aside. Note that there is a cable still connected to the left side of the board.

STEP 13.
Release the latch on the right side of the webcam board and separate the webcam board from the bezel.

STEP 14.
Un-route the webcam cable from the guided path on the side of the display assembly.

STEP 15.
With all cables disconnected, you can remove the touchscreen completely.

The LCD screen is permanently glued to the front digitizer glass and cannot be removed separately.

You can find a new replacement touchscreen assembly if you search the Dell part number printed on the original part. In my case the part number is 0RRDKX.

I believe you can use the same touchscreen for Dell Inspiron 7347, 7348, 7352, 7352, 7359 laptops but do your research.

Installing the new touchscreen

The cables on both side are very short so you’ll have very limited space to work. I would recommend placing something (like a piece of foam) under the screen to elevate it a little bit. Reconnect all the cables and start snapping the touchscreen back in place on the lower side of the display assembly. Make sure all the cables are routed correctly.

Test the laptop video before you snap the touchscreen back in place completely.

In this tutorial I show how to replace the LCD screen on a Dell Inspiron 15 5565 5567 (model P66F) laptop. It’s likely you can use this tutorial for some other models in the Dell Inspiron 15 5000 series computer line.

It’s much easier to remove the screen when the display panel separated from the top case as shown on the following picture. It’s hard to remove the screen bezel (though it’s possible) with the display panel still installed. In my previous tutorial I explained how to remove the display (follow steps 14-19).

For this disassembly you will need the following repair tools: Phillips #1 screwdriver and case opener tool.

LCD screen removal steps

OK, the display panel has been removed and now it’s ready for the LCD screen removal.

STEP 1.
Insert the case opener between the screen bezel and the display back cover. Pry up the screen bezel and start separating it from the back cover.

STEP 2.
Continue removing the screen bezel with your hands. Wiggle the bezel to release hidden latches. There is an adhesive tape securing the bezel to the screen. You’ll need to apply some force to remove it.

STEP 3.
After the bezel is removed on the top of the display, we can move to the bottom.

STEP 4.
Start splitting the hinge cover using the case opener.

STEP 5.
Remove the bezel from under the hinge. Yeah… try doing that with the display still installed on the laptop (as it shown on some YouTube videos).

STEP 6.
Remove the screen bezel completely.

STEP 7.
Remove four screws attaching the LCD screen to the hinge brackets.

STPE 8.
Separate the LCD screen from the back cover and turn it upside down.

STEP 9.
Now you can access and disconnect the display video cable from the back of the screen.

It’s easier to work if you rotate the screen 180 degrees and place it on the back cover as shown on the following picture.

STEP 10.
Peel off the clear tape securing the connection.

Here’s the display cable connector exposed. It must be unlocked before disconnecting the cable.

STEP 11.
Lift up the metal bracket to unlock the connector.

STEP 12.
Pull the display cable out of the connector on the LCD screen.

STEP 13.
Now you can remove and replace the display hinges if necessary. Simply remove all shown screws and separate the hinges from the back cover.

The LCD screen has been removed and ready to be replaced. Assemble the laptop following all steps in the reverse order.

You can find a new replacement screen for your Dell Inspiron 15 5565 or 5567 if you search by the screen model LP156WF7(SP)(A1) or Dell part number 0KWH3G.