In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Keyboard on your XPS 12 (9Q34) laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 16 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your XPS 12 (9Q34) Keyboard.
Before you begin
Dell repair manual service precautions
Tools needed for this laptop repair
- 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
- 1 x T5 Torx screwdriver
- 1 x small plastic scribe
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Video tutorial repair manual
Installation and Removal Instructions
XPS 12 (9Q34) Keyboard


Step 4
- Remove the plastic cover over the mSATA SSD and WLAN cards.


Step 7
- Unplug & loosen the daughter board cable.


Step 8
- Unplug the CMOS battery.
- Remove the CMOS battery.
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Step 11
- Unplug the speaker cable.


Step 14
- Turn the motherboard over.
- Unplug the keyboard cable.
- Remove the motherboard.
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Step 15
- Remove the screws (2 x M2.5x2).
- Remove the mSATA SSD bracket.
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