Dell XPS 13 (9315) How-To Install & Replace Your I/O Circuit Board


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the I/O Circuit Board on your XPS 13 (9315) laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 11 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your XPS 13 (9315) I/O Circuit Board.

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 Torx #5 screwdriver
  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
XPS 9315 I O Circuit Board

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
XPS 13 (9315) I/O Circuit Board

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

Step 1

Unscrew and remove the Bottom Base Cover (8 x

Step 2

Unscrew and remove the Bottom Base Cover (8 x Unscrew and remove the Bottom Base Cover (8 x Unscrew and remove the Bottom Base Cover (8 x Unscrew and remove the Bottom Base Cover (8 x
Disconnect the battery cable.

Step 3

  • Disconnect the battery cable.
Disconnect the I/O board cable lifting from the outside of the connector as shown.

Step 4

  • Disconnect the I/O board cable lifting from the outside of the connector as shown.
Disconnect the I/O board cable lifting from the outside of the connector as shown.Disconnect the I/O board cable lifting from the outside of the connector as shown.
Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the cooling fan cable.

Step 5

  • Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the cooling fan cable.
Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the cooling fan cable.Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the cooling fan cable.
Unscrew and remove the Cooling Fan (2 x

Step 6

Unscrew and remove the Cooling Fan (2 x Unscrew and remove the Cooling Fan (2 x
Slide out the speaker cable.

Step 7

  • Slide out the speaker cable.
Unscrew and disconnect the I/O circuit board cable.

Step 8

  • Unscrew and disconnect the I/O circuit board cable.
Unscrew and disconnect the I/O circuit board cable.Unscrew and disconnect the I/O circuit board cable.
Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.

Step 9

  • Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.
Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.
Unscrew and lift the right LCD hinge (3 x 2.5mm x 4.3mm) (1 x 1.6mm x 3mm) (1 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).

Step 10

  • Unscrew and lift the right LCD hinge (3 x 2.5mm x 4.3mm) (1 x 1.6mm x 3mm) (1 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).
Unscrew and lift the right LCD hinge (3 x 2.5mm x 4.3mm) (1 x 1.6mm x 3mm) (1 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).Unscrew and lift the right LCD hinge (3 x 2.5mm x 4.3mm) (1 x 1.6mm x 3mm) (1 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).
Unscrew and remove the I/O Circuit Board (2 x 1.6mm x 1.5mm)

Step 11

  • Unscrew and remove the I/O Circuit Board (2 x 1.6mm x 1.5mm)
  • ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
Unscrew and remove the I/O Circuit Board (2 x 1.6mm x 1.5mm)***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.Unscrew and remove the I/O Circuit Board (2 x 1.6mm x 1.5mm)
XPS 9315 I O Circuit Board

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XPS 13 9315 I O Circuit Board

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