Dell XPS 14 (L421x) Ultrabook SSD SD Circuit Board Removal and Installation

Created by on July 30, 2012
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the SSD SD Circuit Board 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 SSD SD Circuit Board.

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 T5 star screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
XPS L421x Circuit Board

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Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell XPS 14 (L421x) Ultrabook SSD SD Circuit Board

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 Solid State Drive Screw.

Step 7

  • Lift the tape off of the SSD Solid State Drive.
  • Remove the SSD Solid State Drive Screw.
  • Remove the SSD Solid State Drive.
Remove the SSD Solid State Drive Screw. Remove the SSD Solid State Drive.
Unplug the CMOS battery. Remove the circuit board ribbon cable.

Step 8

  • Unplug the CMOS battery. Remove the circuit board ribbon cable.
Unplug the CMOS battery. Remove the circuit board ribbon cable. Unplug the CMOS battery. Remove the circuit board ribbon cable.
Remove the circuit board screws.

Step 9

  • Remove the circuit board I/O Cable.
  • Remove the circuit board screws.
  • Remove the circuit board.
Remove the circuit board screws. Remove the circuit board.
XPS L421x Circuit Board

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XPS 14 L421x Circuit Board

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