Dell XPS 13 2018 Model (Top Cover Replacement)

Top cover replacement on a Dell XPS 13 2018 Model. This is a detailed tare down from beginning to end. Check the time stamps for specific part removal and installation.

Time Stamps

0:00 Into
0:36 Broken Hinge Mount
1:10 Bottom Cover Removal
5:04 Hinge Damage
8:05 Wireless Card Removal
9:33 Broken Hinge Mount Removal
11:57 Battery & Speaker Removal
15:25 Monitor Removal
18:50 Camera Identification
19:40 Touchpad Removal
21:00 Touchpad Installation
22:34 CMOS Battery Identification
22:44 Keyboard & Touchpad Cables Disconnected from Motherboard
23:37 USB/SD Card Reader Daughter Board Removal
24:58 Fan Removal (May Require Motherboard Removal)
26:07 Common Point of Laptop Maintenance
27:39 Motherboard Removal
29:57 Power Plug Removal
30:15 Fan Removal
30:40 Keyboard IC Controller Cable Disconnection
31:20 Charge Light Cable Removal
32:49 Charge Light Cable Installation
34:55 Keyboard Removal...Lots of Screws...
41:00 Keyboard Installation
46:31 Keyboard Cable Installation Corrected...Oops
47:44 More Keyboard Screws
48:43 Fan Placement
48:54 Power Plug Placement
49:03 Motherboard Installation
51:23 Careful of the Button Next to the Headphone Jack
53:22 USB/Card Reader Daughter Board Installation
56:58 Battery & Speaker Installation
1:02:10 Monitor Installation
1:04:02 Hinge Attachment
1:05:50 Monitor Cable Attachment
1:07:24 Wireless Card Installation
1:09:13 Monitor Cable Attachment
1:14:28 Bottom Cover Placment
1:14:47 Power Test
1:15:40 Bottom Cover Screw Installation
1:18:14 Repair Complete
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