Dell XPS 17-L701X (P09E001) CPU Processor Removal and Installation


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the CPU Processor on your XPS 17-L701X (P09E001) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 17 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your XPS 17-L701X (P09E001) CPU Processor.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions

Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
XPS L701X CPU CPU

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
XPS 17-L701X (P09E001) CPU Processor

Slide the battery latch over.

Step 1

  • Slide the battery latch over.
  • Remove the Battery.
Slide the battery latch over.Remove the Battery.
Loosen the screw.

Step 2

Loosen the screw.Remove the Access Door.
Remove the screw.

Step 3

Remove the screw.Slide the DVD Optical Drive out of the laptop.
Remove the 3 screws under the optical drive.

Step 4

  • Remove the 3 screws under the optical drive.
  • Press the plastic retainer in the optical drive bay.
Remove the 3 screws under the optical drive.Press the plastic retainer in the optical drive bay.
Remove the bottom display screws.

Step 5

  • Remove the bottom display screws.
Remove the screws at the top of the base.

Step 6

  • Remove the screws at the top of the base.
  • Remove the screws under the battery.
  • Remove the screws under the access door.
Remove the screws at the top of the base.Remove the screws under the battery.Remove the screws under the access door.
Remove the SD card blank.

Step 7

  • Remove the SD card blank.
Remove the SD card blank.Remove the SD card blank.
Turn the laptop over and open it up.

Step 8

  • Turn the laptop over and open it up.
  • Unsnap the palmrest and turn it over.
  • Unplug the palmrest cables.
  • Remove the Palmrest Touchpad.
Turn the laptop over and open it up.Unsnap the palmrest and turn it over.
Lift the keyboard up and turn it over.

Step 9

  • Lift the keyboard up and turn it over.
  • Unplug the keyboard cables.
  • Remove the Keyboard.
Unplug the antenna cables.

Step 10

Unplug the antenna cables.Remove the screw.Remove the Wireless WLAN Card.
Loosen the display cable screw.

Step 11

  • Loosen the display cable screw.
  • Unplug the display cable.
Loosen the display cable screw.Unplug the display cable.
Remove the left hinge screws.

Step 12

Remove the left hinge screws.Remove the right hinge screws.Remove the LCD Display Assembly.
Remove the screws under the palmrest.

Step 13

  • Remove the screws under the palmrest.
Unplug the sub-woofer cable.

Step 14

Unplug the sub-woofer cable.Remove the Bottom Base.
Loosen the heatsink screws.

Step 15

  • Loosen the heatsink screws.
  • Remove the Heatsink.
Loosen the heatsink screws.Remove the Heatsink.
Installation note 1: Make sure to replace thermal compound or thermal pads on the CPU and heatsink.

Step 16

  • Installation note 1: Make sure to replace thermal compound or thermal pads on the CPU and heatsink.
  • Installation note 2: Tighten the heatsink screws in the order listed on the heatsink.
Turn the CPU locking screw counterclockwise 180 degrees.

Step 17

  • Turn the CPU locking screw counterclockwise 180 degrees.
  • Remove the CPU Processor.
Turn the CPU locking screw counterclockwise 180 degrees.Remove the CPU Processor.
XPS L701X CPU CPU

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XPS 17 L701X CPU Processor

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