Dell XPS 14 (L421x) Ultrabook Hard Drive Removal and Installation

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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Hard Drive on your Dell XPS 14 (L421x) Ultrabook laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 9 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell XPS 14 (L421x) Ultrabook Hard Drive.

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 T5 star screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
XPS L421x Hard Drive

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell XPS 14 (L421x) Ultrabook Hard Drive

Remove the 2 screws under the XPS placard.

Step 1

  • Remove the 6 base screws.
  • Remove the 2 screws under the XPS placard.
Remove the 2 screws under the XPS placard. Remove the 6 base screws.
Carefully lift the base cover off of laptop and unplug the battery indicator cable.

Step 2

  • Carefully lift the base cover off of laptop and unplug the battery indicator cable.
Unplug the battery.

Step 3

  • Unplug the battery.
Unplug the unplug the speaker cable.

Step 4

  • Unplug the unplug the speaker cable.
Remove the speakers.

Step 5

  • Remove the 4 speaker screws.
  • Remove the speakers.
Remove the battery.

Step 6

  • Remove the 6 battery screws.
  • Remove the battery.
Remove the SSD SD ribbon cable.

Step 7

  • Pull back the tape covering the top of the hard drive.
  • Remove the SSD SD ribbon cable.
Remove the SSD SD ribbon cable. Pull back the tape covering the top of the hard drive.
Carefully lift the hard drive and unplug the connector.

Step 8

  • Remove the 4 hard drive caddy screws.
  • Carefully lift the hard drive and unplug the connector.
Carefully lift the hard drive and unplug the connector. Remove the 4 hard drive caddy screws.
Remove the right hard drive caddy screws.

Step 9

  • Remove the left hard drive caddy screws.
  • Remove the right hard drive caddy screws.
Remove the right hard drive caddy screws. Remove the left hard drive caddy screws.
XPS L421x Hard Drive

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XPS 14 L421x Hard Drive

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