| This step-by-step guide will show the steps needed to replace the battery on a Dell XPS 15 9500 laptop. All information and images in this guide were taken directly from the laptop's service manual. A T5 Torx screwdriver and a replacement battery are needed to complete the replacement. |
| If your Dell XPS 15 9500 isn't holding a charge as long as it used to this could be due to a failing battery. Another sign of a failing and/or dead battery is the laptop only powering on when connected to a power cord. If the laptop isn't powering on even with a power cord trying a different power cord could potentially fix the issue. |
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| The battery is used to power the laptop when unplugged from a power cord. Batteries have a limited charge cycle and over time batteries will become depleted and either not last as long or completely die. |
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| Be careful to not puncture the battery when removing it as a punctured battery is a fire hazard. If you notice any swelling in the battery, [[What to do with a swollen battery|take appropriate precautions|new_window=true]]. |