In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Palmrest Keyboard Assembly on your Alienware x14 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 26 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Alienware x14 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly.
Alienware x14 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly
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Alienware x14 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly
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Installation and Removal Instructions
Alienware x14 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly
Step 3
- Disconnect the battery cable.
Step 4
- Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the keyboard controller cable.
Step 6
- Disconnect the speaker cable.
Step 7
- Unscrew and remove the SSD bracket (1 x 1.6mm x 1.8mm).
- Slide out the M.2 NVMe SSD.
Step 8
- Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x 1.6mm x 1.8mm).
- Disconnect the antenna cables.
- Slide out the WiFi Card.
Step 9
- Unscrew and slide off the Rear I/O Cover (2 x 2.5mm x 6.5mm).
Step 10
- Peel back the adhesive tape to expose the I/O board cable.
- Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the I/O board cable.
Step 11
- Unscrew and remove the LCD cable bracket (2 x 1.6mm x 1.8mm).
- Disconnect the LCD cable.
Step 12
- Unsnap the locking tab and then disconnect the power button cable.
Step 13
- Unscrew and remove the Speakers (4 x 1.6mm x 1.8mm).
Step 14
- Unscrew and slide off the LCD cable bracket )1 x 1.6mm x 1.8mm).
Step 16
- Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the headset port cable.
Step 17
- Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (9 x M2 x 4mm).
- Make sure to carefully route the headset port cable between the cooling fan and the motherboard during the removal.
Step 19
- Unscrew and remove the Headset Port (1 x 1.6mm x 3mm).
Step 20
- Unscrew and remove the Power Button (2 x 1.2mm x 1.6mm).
Step 21
- Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the keyboard controller board cables.
Step 22
- Unscrew and remove the keyboard controller bracket (3 x 1.6mm x 1.5mm).
Step 23
- Unclip the locking tabs and disconnect the keyboard controller board cables.
Step 24
- Unscrew and remove the keyboard controller board (2 x 1.6mm x 1.5mm).
Step 25
- Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (3 x 1.6mm x 1.8mm) (5 x 1.6mm x 1.8mm).
Alienware x14 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly
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Alienware x14 Palmrest Keyboard Assembly