XPS 13 Plus 9320 How-To Install & Replace Your Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

By on March 26, 2024 · 10:09 am
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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly on your XPS 13 Plus 9320 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 17 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your XPS 13 Plus 9320 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x Phillips #1 screwdriver
  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x T5 Torx screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
XPS Plus 9320 Palmrest Keyboard Assem

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Installation and Removal Instructions
XPS 13 Plus 9320 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

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Step 1

Unscrew and remove the Bottom Base Cover (6 x

Step 2

Unscrew and remove the Bottom Base Cover (6 x Unscrew and remove the Bottom Base Cover (6 x Unscrew and remove the Bottom Base Cover (6 x Unscrew and remove the Bottom Base Cover (6 x
Unscrew and remove the battery connector bracket (1 x 1.6mm x 2mm).

Step 3

  • Unscrew and remove the battery connector bracket (1 x 1.6mm x 2mm).
  • Disconnect the Battery
Unscrew and remove the battery connector bracket (1 x 1.6mm x 2mm).Disconnect the BatteryUnscrew and remove the battery connector bracket (1 x 1.6mm x 2mm).
Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 x

Step 4

Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 x Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 x
Unscrew and remove the bracket and disconnect the display cable (3 x 1.6mm x 2mm) (3 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).

Step 5

  • Unscrew and remove the bracket and disconnect the display cable (3 x 1.6mm x 2mm) (3 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).
Unscrew and remove the bracket and disconnect the display cable (3 x 1.6mm x 2mm) (3 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).Unscrew and remove the bracket and disconnect the display cable (3 x 1.6mm x 2mm) (3 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).Unscrew and remove the bracket and disconnect the display cable (3 x 1.6mm x 2mm) (3 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).Unscrew and remove the bracket and disconnect the display cable (3 x 1.6mm x 2mm) (3 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).
Unscrew the left and right LCD hinges (6 x M2.5 x 5mm).

Step 6

Unscrew the left and right LCD hinges (6 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unfold the LCD Display Assembly and the Unscrew the left and right LCD hinges (6 x M2.5 x 5mm).Unscrew the left and right LCD hinges (6 x M2.5 x 5mm).
Unscrew and remove the bracket (1 x 1.6mm x 2.3mm).

Step 7

  • Unscrew and remove the bracket (1 x 1.6mm x 2.3mm).
  • Disconnect the WiFi antenna cables.
Unscrew and remove the bracket (1 x 1.6mm x 2.3mm).Disconnect the WiFi antenna cables.
Disconnect the speaker cables.

Step 8

  • Disconnect the speaker cables.
  • Remove the Speakers.
Disconnect the speaker cables.Remove the Speakers.Disconnect the speaker cables.Disconnect the speaker cables.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.

Step 9

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the power button cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the capacitive touchpanel cable.

Step 10

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the capacitive touchpanel cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the capacitive touchpanel cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the capacitive touchpanel cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard controller cable.

Step 11

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard controller cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard controller cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard controller cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the haptic module cable.

Step 12

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the haptic module cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the haptic module cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the haptic module cable.
Remove the cooling fan screws (2 x M1.6 x 2.5mm).

Step 13

Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (7 x 1.6mm x 2.3mm) (4 x 1.6mm x 3mm).

Step 14

  • Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (7 x 1.6mm x 2.3mm) (4 x 1.6mm x 3mm).
  • ***The Heatsink can remain attached to the Motherboard during this removal.
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (7 x 1.6mm x 2.3mm) (4 x 1.6mm x 3mm).***The Heatsink can remain attached to the Motherboard during this removal.
Unscrew the Power Button bracket.

Step 15

  • Unscrew the Power Button bracket.
  • Route the cable through the Palmrest.
Unscrew the Power Button bracket.Route the cable through the Palmrest.Unscrew the Power Button bracket.
Unscrew and remove the Keyboard (17 x 1.4mm x 1.2mm) (7 x 1.6mm x 2mm).

Step 16

  • Unscrew and remove the Keyboard (17 x 1.4mm x 1.2mm) (7 x 1.6mm x 2mm).
Unscrew and remove the Keyboard (17 x 1.4mm x 1.2mm) (7 x 1.6mm x 2mm).Unscrew and remove the Keyboard (17 x 1.4mm x 1.2mm) (7 x 1.6mm x 2mm).Unscrew and remove the Keyboard (17 x 1.4mm x 1.2mm) (7 x 1.6mm x 2mm).Unscrew and remove the Keyboard (17 x 1.4mm x 1.2mm) (7 x 1.6mm x 2mm).
The remaining piece is the Palmrest Touchpad Assembly.

Step 17

XPS Plus 9320 Palmrest Keyboard Assem

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XPS 13 Plus 9320 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly

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