XPS 13 Plus 9320 How-To Install & Replace Your Motherboard

By on March 26, 2024 · 10:46 am
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Motherboard on your XPS 13 Plus 9320 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 18 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your XPS 13 Plus 9320 Motherboard.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x Phillips #1 screwdriver
  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x T5 Torx screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
XPS Plus 9320 Motherboard

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Installation and Removal Instructions
XPS 13 Plus 9320 Motherboard

Before you begin: If you need help at any point, you can always contact Parts-People Motherboard Repair Department for help with your diagnosis or repair.

Step 1

Unscrew and remove the Bottom Base Cover (6 x

Step 2

Unscrew and remove the Bottom Base Cover (6 x Unscrew and remove the Bottom Base Cover (6 x Unscrew and remove the Bottom Base Cover (6 x Unscrew and remove the Bottom Base Cover (6 x
Unscrew and remove the battery connector bracket (1 x 1.6mm x 2mm).

Step 3

  • Unscrew and remove the battery connector bracket (1 x 1.6mm x 2mm).
  • Disconnect the Battery
Unscrew and remove the battery connector bracket (1 x 1.6mm x 2mm).Disconnect the BatteryUnscrew and remove the battery connector bracket (1 x 1.6mm x 2mm).
Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 x

Step 4

Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 x Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 x
Unscrew and remove the bracket and disconnect the display cable (3 x 1.6mm x 2mm) (3 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).

Step 5

  • Unscrew and remove the bracket and disconnect the display cable (3 x 1.6mm x 2mm) (3 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).
Unscrew and remove the bracket and disconnect the display cable (3 x 1.6mm x 2mm) (3 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).Unscrew and remove the bracket and disconnect the display cable (3 x 1.6mm x 2mm) (3 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).Unscrew and remove the bracket and disconnect the display cable (3 x 1.6mm x 2mm) (3 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).Unscrew and remove the bracket and disconnect the display cable (3 x 1.6mm x 2mm) (3 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).
Unscrew and remove the bracket (1 x 1.6mm x 2.3mm).

Step 6

  • Unscrew and remove the bracket (1 x 1.6mm x 2.3mm).
  • Disconnect the WiFi antenna cables.
Unscrew and remove the bracket (1 x 1.6mm x 2.3mm).Disconnect the WiFi antenna cables.
Disconnect the speaker cables.

Step 7

  • Disconnect the speaker cables.
Disconnect the speaker cables.Disconnect the speaker cables.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.

Step 8

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the capacitive touchpanel cable.

Step 9

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the capacitive touchpanel cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the capacitive touchpanel cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the capacitive touchpanel cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard controller cable.

Step 10

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard controller cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard controller cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard controller cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the haptic module cable.

Step 11

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the haptic module cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the haptic module cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the haptic module cable.
Unscrew and remove the SSD caddy (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 12

  • Unscrew and remove the SSD caddy (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Slide out the SSD.
Unscrew and remove the SSD caddy (1 x M2 x 3mm).Slide out the SSD.Unscrew and remove the SSD caddy (1 x M2 x 3mm).
Unclip the locking tabs to disconnect the cooling fan cables.

Step 13

  • Unclip the locking tabs to disconnect the cooling fan cables.
Unclip the locking tabs to disconnect the cooling fan cables.Unclip the locking tabs to disconnect the cooling fan cables.Unclip the locking tabs to disconnect the cooling fan cables.Unclip the locking tabs to disconnect the cooling fan cables.
Unscrew and remove the Cooling Fans (4 x

Step 14

Unscrew and remove the Cooling Fans (4 x Unscrew and remove the Cooling Fans (4 x Unscrew and remove the Cooling Fans (4 x
Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 x captive screws).

Step 15

  • Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 x captive screws).
Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 x captive screws).Unscrew and remove the Heatsink (4 x captive screws).
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (7 x 1.6mm x 2.3mm) (4 x 1.6mm x 3mm).

Step 16

  • Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (7 x 1.6mm x 2.3mm) (4 x 1.6mm x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (7 x 1.6mm x 2.3mm) (4 x 1.6mm x 3mm).Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (7 x 1.6mm x 2.3mm) (4 x 1.6mm x 3mm).
NOTE: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heatsink/CPU. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.

Step 17

  • NOTE: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heatsink/CPU. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.
NOTE: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heatsink/CPU. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.NOTE: For maximum cooling of the processor, do not touch the heat transfer areas on the heatsink/CPU. The oils in your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal grease.
NOTE: Before replacing your heatsink it's important to wipe away any old thermal paste from the heatsink and CPU.

Step 18

  • NOTE: Before replacing your heatsink it's important to wipe away any old thermal paste from the heatsink and CPU.
  • Then apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the CPU before reinstalling your heatsink.
  • ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
NOTE: Before replacing your heatsink it's important to wipe away any old thermal paste from the heatsink and CPU.Then apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the CPU before reinstalling your heatsink.***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.NOTE: Before replacing your heatsink it's important to wipe away any old thermal paste from the heatsink and CPU.
XPS Plus 9320 Motherboard

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XPS 13 Plus 9320 Motherboard

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