Comments on: How To Disassemble Laptop (Dell XPS M1330)

By: Phil

Phil — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 18:38:16 +0000

THanks very much for the guide. My laptop was getting really hot and I was concerned it needed a clean. I found almost no dust, but it was my first laptop disassembly and very interesting.

I wonder what I should do with the extra screw left over! (d’oh!)

By: jenn

jenn — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:17:09 +0000

Hi James, Jenn here I just wanted to let you know I am happy to say I am writing to you with my new working palmrest. Thanks for the instructions they made it very easy to change it out.

Thanks again Jenn.

By: jenn

jenn — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:16:43 +0000

Ok Thanks for the imput. I will just order one and hope that works. And yes I used it alot. Thanks Again. Jenn

By: James

James — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:21:59 +0000

@jenn
Everything has its end-of-life times. And for your case, it is extremely subjective.

It depends on how often do you use the palm rest. If you don’t use it too often, then it might be some stuff had stuck in there.

But if you use it everytime you use your computer for the past 3 years. Then it could faulty.

By: jenn

jenn — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 04:17:18 +0000

Hi James, I found your site searching for an answer to my mouse button problem. About 2 weeks ago both my mouse buttons stopped woking on my M1330. I have found minimal information as to why this happens. I guess I am just wondering before I spend any money on a new palmrest. In your experience with this laptop Do you think That is the problem or could it be as simple as needing cleaning? I bought it used and it is approx. 2-3 years old.
Any ideas would help. Thanks
Jenn.

By: James

James — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:53:25 +0000

@Carlo
There have been numerous complaints on Dell’s laptop about the soldering of the power pins onto the motherboard.
I believe you could try and look into that.

I have never personally soldered a Dell motherboard before so I am not in any position to give any advice.

However, you might want to try looking for a new motherboard or a new laptop.

By: Carlo

Carlo — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:04:15 +0000

Hi James,
Here I am again, this laptop seems to be very unluky wth! This time it wouldnt start (neither battery – which I reckon it’s completely down – or power supplied) and every time I plug in the adapter, the adapter itself switches off, I can see from its green led. The adapter is fine, tested into another identical laptop but something is wrong with the mobo or something that I cannot figure out. No warranty no nothing. Any suggestion? Plz email tnx a lot!

By: Harold

Harold — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 01:45:36 +0000

thanks dood…great tutorial. you really saved me with this. my laptop crapped out this morning before work…came home, found your site, and had it repaired in about two hours. turns the all three cables in the left hinge going to the lcd screen had been worn down to either the metal in the wiring or the shielding. soo i taped them up to keep them from touching frame and each other. nevermind! that wasn’t the problem! just went crazy again. anyway, b/c of your tutorial i can troubleshoot again!

thanks again!

By: Angie

Angie — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 01:25:28 +0000

does anyone know how to set up the finger print reader on a dell xps m1330 if so please email me at tinkerub6ib9@hotmail.com thank you

By: mas

mas — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:28:52 +0000

Hi James,

Thanks for the most helpful instruction set. I replaced the motherboard on my laptop today, and your instruction helped a great deal. Without it I’m sure I would’ve broken something.

Many thanks