Dell XPS 18 (1810) Motherboard Removal and Installation

Created by on March 11, 2014
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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 18 (1810) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 18 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your XPS 18 (1810) Motherboard.

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 small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x T-9 Torx screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
XPS 18 1810 Motherboard

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
XPS 18 (1810) Motherboard

Remove the bottom screws.

Step 1

  • Remove the bottom screws.
Remove the back cover.

Step 2

  • Open the feet.
  • Remove the back cover.
Remove the back cover.Open the feet.Open the feet.
Unplug the motherboard cable.

Step 3

  • Unplug the screen cables.
  • Unplug the motherboard cable.
Unplug the motherboard cable.Unplug the screen cables.
Remove the touch control board.

Step 4

  • Remove the screws.
  • Remove the touch control board.
Remove the touch control board.Remove the screws.
Remove the cover.

Step 5

  • Remove the screw.
  • Remove the cover.
Remove the cover.Remove the screw.
Unplug and loosen the camera cable.

Step 6

  • Unplug and loosen the antenna cables.
  • Unplug and loosen the camera cable.
Unplug and loosen the camera cable.Unplug and loosen the antenna cables.
Unplug and remove the CMOS battery.

Step 7

  • Unplug and remove the CMOS battery.
Unplug and loosen the circuit board cable.

Step 8

  • Unplug and loosen the circuit board cable.
Loosen the antenna cable tape.

Step 9

  • Loosen the antenna cable tape.
Remove the screws.

Step 10

  • Unplug the battery cable.
  • Remove the screws.
  • Remove the battery.
Remove the screws.Remove the battery.Unplug the battery cable.
Slide the hard drive to the right & remove the hard drive.

Step 11

  • Remove the hard drive screw.
  • Slide the hard drive to the right & remove the hard drive.
Slide the hard drive to the right & remove the hard drive.Remove the hard drive screw.
Remove the mSATA SSD.

Step 12

  • Remove the screw.
  • Remove the mSATA SSD.
Remove the mSATA SSD.Remove the screw.
Separate the clips and remove the memory.

Step 13

  • Separate the clips and remove the memory.
Separate the clips and remove the memory.Separate the clips and remove the memory.
Remove the wireless card.

Step 14

  • Remove the wireless card screws.
  • Remove the wireless card.
Remove the wireless card.Remove the wireless card screws.
Unplug the I/O circuit board cable.

Step 15

  • Unplug the fan cable.
  • Unplug the I/O circuit board cable.
Unplug the I/O circuit board cable.Unplug the fan cable.
Remove the heatsink.

Step 16

  • Loosen the heatsink screws.
  • Remove the heatsink.
Remove the heatsink.Loosen the heatsink screws.
Unplug the motherboard cables.

Step 17

  • Unplug the motherboard cables.
Unplug the motherboard cables.Unplug the motherboard cables.Unplug the motherboard cables.
Remove the motherboard.

Step 18

  • Remove the motherboard screws.
  • Remove the motherboard.
Remove the motherboard.Remove the motherboard screws.
XPS 18 1810 Motherboard

Dell Laptop Replacement Parts Needed

XPS18DCcbl Image
Eligible for $5.00 1st Class Shipping.
Only 13 left in stock - order soon.
DIY Discount - Parts-People.com offers 5% off to all DO-IT-YOURSELFERS!
Use this coupon code to save 5% off these parts
DIYM514
XPS 18 1810 Motherboard

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