Removing And Installing Components; Recommended Tools; Screw List - Dell XPS 17 9700 Service Manual

Removing and installing components

Recommended tools

The procedures in this document may require the following tools:
• Phillips screwdriver #0
• Phillips screwdriver #1
• Torx #5 (T5) screwdriver
• Plastic scribe

Screw list

NOTE: When removing screws from a component, it is recommended to note the screw type, the quantity of screws,
and then place them in a screw storage box. This is to ensure that the correct number of screws and correct screw type
is restored when the component is replaced.
NOTE: Some computers have magnetic surfaces. Ensure that the screws are not left attached to such surface when
replacing a component.
NOTE: Screw color may vary with the configuration ordered.
Table 1. Screw list
Component
Base cover
Battery
Solid-state drive thermal
bracket (SSD1 slot)
Solid-state drive thermal
bracket (SSD2 slot)
8 Removing and installing components
Secured to Screw type
Palm-rest and Torx M2.5x4
keyboard assembly
System board and M2x4
palm-rest and
keyboard assembly
System board and M2x4
palm-rest and
NOTE:
keyboard assembly
screw is also one
of the seven
screws that
secures the
battery to the
palm-rest and
keyboard
assembly.
Palm-rest and M2x4
keyboard assembly
NOTE:
screw is also one
of the seven
screws that
secures the
battery to the
palm-rest and
Quantity
8
7
1
This
1
This
2
Screw image