Dell XPS 15 9520 Back Cover Replacement

Written By: Clay Eickemeyer
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Dell XPS 15 9520 Back Cover Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

5

Time Required

10 - 20 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to remove and replace the back cover on your Dell XPS 9520.

The cover on this XPS is very sharp and is secured tightly to the laptop body. Work slowly to prevent cutting your hands.

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    • For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% and power down your device before disassembly.

    • Use a Torx T5 screwdriver to remove the eight 3.3 mm-long screws securing the back cover.

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    • Insert an opening pick between the bottom-left corner of the aluminum back cover and the chassis.

    • Leave the pick inserted before continuing to the next step.

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    • Insert the flat end of the spudger into the gap you just created.

    • Pry up to release the corner clips.

    • Repeat this process for the opposite corner of the back cover.

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    • Reinsert your opening pick under the aluminum cover at the front edge of the laptop.

    • Pry to loosen the cover.

    • Pry at multiple locations along the front edge to release all of the retaining clips.

    • Do not use a sliding motion along the front edge. This may damage cables near the trackpad.

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    • The edges of the back cover are very sharp. Use caution when handling it.

    • Lift the back cover off the chassis and remove it.

    • If the back cover feels stuck to the chassis, use an opening pick to release any remaining clips around the back cover's perimeter.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Dell XPS answers community for help.

Author

Clay Eickemeyer

Member since: 19/09/22

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2 comments

Would these same steps be followed for the Dell XPS 15 2023 (9530) model?

Matt -

While we can't say for sure without having the device in our hands, the back cover comes off relatively the same between newer XPS models. A Torx driver and unclipping the front half of the cover will more than likely get you into the laptop.

Clay Eickemeyer -