Dell XPS 15-L501X (P11F001) LCD Hinge Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the LCD Hinges on your XPS 15-L501X (P11F001) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 13 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your XPS 15-L501X (P11F001) LCD Hinges.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
XPS L501X Hinge

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Installation and Removal Instructions
XPS 15-L501X (P11F001) LCD Hinges

Slide the latch over and lift the Battery out of the laptop.

Step 1

  • Slide the latch over and lift the Battery out of the laptop.
Slide the latch over and lift the Battery out of the laptop.Slide the latch over and lift the Battery out of the laptop.
Loosen the screws.

Step 2

Loosen the screws.Remove the Access Door.
Unplug & loosen the antenna cables.

Step 3

  • Unplug & loosen the antenna cables.
Unplug & loosen the antenna cables.Unplug & loosen the antenna cables.
Remove the bottom screw.

Step 4

  • Remove the bottom screw.
  • Release the latches to loosen the palmrest.
Remove the bottom screw.Release the latches to loosen the palmrest.
Turn the laptop over and open it up.

Step 5

  • Turn the laptop over and open it up.
  • Carefully separate the palmrest from the base.
Turn the laptop over and open it up.Carefully separate the palmrest from the base.
Turn the palmrest over and unplug the cables.

Step 6

Turn the palmrest over and unplug the cables.Remove the Palmrest Touchpad.
Lift and turn the keyboard over.

Step 7

  • Lift and turn the keyboard over.
  • Unplug the keyboard cables.
  • Remove the Keyboard.
Lift and turn the keyboard over.Unplug the keyboard cables.
Loosen the antenna cables.

Step 8

  • Loosen the antenna cables.
  • Loosen the ground screw.
  • Unplug & loosen the display cable.
Loosen the antenna cables.Loosen the ground screw.Unplug & loosen the display cable.
Remove the hinge screws.

Step 9

Remove the hinge screws.Remove the LCD Display Assembly.Remove the hinge screws.
Unsnap the bezel around the edge of the screen.

Step 10

  • Unsnap the bezel around the edge of the screen.
  • Remove the LCD Bezel.
Remove the screen screws.

Step 11

  • Remove the screen screws.
  • Carefully turn the screen over.
Remove the screen screws.Carefully turn the screen over.
Loosen the tape.

Step 12

  • Loosen the tape.
  • Unplug the cable.
  • Remove the LCD Cable.
  • The remaining piece is the LCD Screen.
Loosen the tape.Unplug the cable.Remove the LCD Cable.
Remove the left & right hinge screws.

Step 13

  • Remove the left & right hinge screws.
  • Remove the left & right LCD Hinges.
Remove the left & right hinge screws.Remove the left & right LCD Hinges.Remove the left & right hinge screws.Remove the left & right hinge screws.
XPS L501X Hinge

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XPS 15 L501X LCD Hinge

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