Buy Dell Laptop Spare Parts
Welcome to the Dell Laptop Spares section of our online store. Here you will find our selection of Dell laptop spare parts covering a range of Dell Laptops. The parts are listed by machine so to get started you can either select the laptop series you are looking for or alternatively can use the search bar at the top of the site.
What Dell part do I need?
Parts of Dell laptops are usually searched for and purchased by Dell Part Number.
This can often be found on a label on the part itself. The Dell part number can be contained within the longer PPID number which also has information about the country of origin as well as date of manufacture. These numbers begin with 2 digits (the country of manufacture) followed by a dash, then 6 digits. The first number in these 6 digits will be a zero and is just a filler number, the 5 digits that follow are the Dell part number of the item. Sometimes the 5 or 6 digit part number will be on their own on the label.
If the part does not have the part number on or you are not able to open the machine you will need to consult manuals and documentation in order to find the Dell laptop spares you need. This can be documents that came with the machine or online information on the Dell website.
Types of Dell Laptop spares
There are a wide variety of Dell Laptops suitable for a range of activities, including gaming, home use or use in an enterprise setting. As a result the parts of Dell laptops can vary greatly however they generally can be grouped into common categories such as the ones below-
Cables – These can include both external cables such as to the AC adapter but also internal cables between components. Some Dell laptop spares will come with their cable but in other cases the cable will have to be purchased separately.
Heatsinks and Fans – When purchasing a replacement heatsink there are a couple of important checks. First does the Dell laptop spares part number cover just the heatsink or the fan as well? They may need to purchased as different parts. Secondly if your laptop has both versions check to see if you need the UMA or discrete graphics version
Keyboards – One of the most common Dell laptop parts replacements due to the wear and tear on them, keyboards come in a number of layouts for the same machine. These layouts are used around localisation and language but some may vary based on the features of the laptop and have additional function keys. It is important to check whether require a backlit or non backlit keyboard.
Plastics – The external parts of the Dell laptops, the plastics often need replacing due to cosmetic damage. These include the LCD bezel and rear cover as well as the base of the laptop. Sometimes the palmrest/keyboard surround will be a separate part but otherwise will be included with the keyboard (check the Dell laptop spares part description to check).
Sub boards/cards – Sub boards perform a diverse range of functions, some of which may be included as part of the system board on other machines. Sub boards can provide connectors such as USB or network ports and also include the wireless card itself.
System board/motherboard – Often the most expensive Dell laptop spare part to replace, the system board is the main board of the laptop. Be careful to check compatibility with your machine to make sure you are ordering the exact board you need. In some cases different versions of the board may be available offering features such as CPU upgrades.
Types of Dell Laptop-
Dell offer a wide variety of machines categorised into different ranges. When looking to buy laptop parts knowing the machine type you have will help you find them. Below are some of the more common ranges you might be looking to buy Dell laptop spares for-
Alienware- High end powerful gaming machines. Likely to feature hardware such as high powered graphics cards and CPUs as well as high refresh high resolution screens.
Inspiron – This range targets the consumer market, suitable for everyday tasks such web browsing and multimedia use.
G Series – A mid range gaming line offering good performance on a lower budget than the Alienware range.
Latitude – Laptops designed for business. Durable and featuring enhanced security features.
XPS – Premium laptops, known for their good build quality and performance. Targeted at the professional market.
Should I buy or refurbished Dell laptop spares?
When looking to buy Dell laptop parts you may find that they are available both as new and refurbished. New Dell laptop spares are likely have a longer lifespan and come with a longer warranty.
Refurbished Dell laptop spares are likely to be cheaper. There will also come a point where new parts are no longer produced so refurbished may be the only option.
It is important to weigh cost, availability and the needed reliability before making a decision on whether to purchase new or refurbished Dell laptop spare parts. New parts are likely to offer the best performance and reliability but at an increased cost which may be worth it depending on your budget or what the machine is used for.
Is it possible to replace laptop spare parts myself?
Before looking into replacing Dell laptop spares yourself it is worth looking into the warranty of the machine. If the warranty is active it may cover the cost of the repair parts as well as the cost of fitting them. It is also important to remember any work undertaken not authorised by the warranty provider may void the warranty.
The difficulty of a Dell laptop spare part replacement depends on the part involved and the laptop model as well as your technical experience and confidence. Often the battery can be fairly straightforward to replace. Components like the memory vary by machine and the system board is likely to be one of the most difficult replacements to undertake.
Any work undertaken is done at your own risk. If you are in doubt, then we suggest contacting an engineer or technician before proceeding.