Dell XPS 14 (9440) How-To Install & Replace Your Keyboard

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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Keyboard on your XPS 14 (9440) laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 14 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your XPS 14 (9440) Keyboard.

Before you begin

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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x T5 Torx screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
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Installation and Removal Instructions
XPS 14 (9440) Keyboard

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Step 1

TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 & T5 Torx Screwdrivers and a

Step 2

TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 & T5 Torx Screwdrivers and a Unscrew the Bottom Base Cover (8 x M2 x 3mm).Pry apart and remove the Bottom Base Cover.TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 & T5 Torx Screwdrivers and a
Disconnect the battery cable.

Step 3

  • Disconnect the battery cable.
Disconnect the battery cable.Disconnect the battery cable.
Disconnect the speaker cables.

Step 4

  • Disconnect the speaker cables.
Disconnect the speaker cables.Disconnect the speaker cables.
Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 x

Step 5

Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 x Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 x
Unscrew the LCD cable and bracket (2 X 1.6mm x 4mm) (2 X 1.6mm x 3.5mm).

Step 6

  • Unscrew the LCD cable and bracket (2 X 1.6mm x 4mm) (2 X 1.6mm x 3.5mm).
Unscrew the LCD cable and bracket (2 X 1.6mm x 4mm) (2 X 1.6mm x 3.5mm).Unscrew the LCD cable and bracket (2 X 1.6mm x 4mm) (2 X 1.6mm x 3.5mm).Unscrew the LCD cable and bracket (2 X 1.6mm x 4mm) (2 X 1.6mm x 3.5mm).Unscrew the LCD cable and bracket (2 X 1.6mm x 4mm) (2 X 1.6mm x 3.5mm).
Remove the interposer board. Hold it by the edges to protect the interposer pins as they are fragile.

Step 7

  • Remove the interposer board. Hold it by the edges to protect the interposer pins as they are fragile.
Remove the interposer board. Hold it by the edges to protect the interposer pins as they are fragile.Remove the interposer board. Hold it by the edges to protect the interposer pins as they are fragile.
Unscrew the left and right LCD hinges (6 X 2.5mm x 5.5mm).

Step 8

  • Unscrew the left and right LCD hinges (6 X 2.5mm x 5.5mm).
  • Unfold the LCD Display Assembly and separate it from the palmrest.
Unscrew the left and right LCD hinges (6 X 2.5mm x 5.5mm).Unfold the LCD Display Assembly and separate it from the palmrest.Unscrew the left and right LCD hinges (6 X 2.5mm x 5.5mm).Unscrew the left and right LCD hinges (6 X 2.5mm x 5.5mm).
Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 X captive screws).

Step 9

  • Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 X captive screws).
  • Disconnect the antenna cables.
Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 X captive screws).Disconnect the antenna cables.Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 X captive screws).
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cable.

Step 10

  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cable.
  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard controller cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard controller cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the power button cable.

Step 11

  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the power button cable.
  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touch panel cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the power button cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touch panel cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the power button cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the power button cable.
Unscrew the left and right cooling fans (4 X 1.6mm x 3mm).

Step 12

  • Unscrew the left and right cooling fans (4 X 1.6mm x 3mm).
  • Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (11 x M1.6 x 3.5mm).
Unscrew the left and right cooling fans (4 X 1.6mm x 3mm).Unscrew and remove the Motherboard (11 x Unscrew the left and right cooling fans (4 X 1.6mm x 3mm).
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard cable.

Step 13

  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard cable.
  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the backlight cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the backlight cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard cable.
Unscrew and remove the Keyboard (17 X 1.4mm x 1.2mm) (7 X 1.4mm x 1.4mm).

Step 14

  • Unscrew and remove the Keyboard (17 X 1.4mm x 1.2mm) (7 X 1.4mm x 1.4mm).
  • ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
Unscrew and remove the Keyboard (17 X 1.4mm x 1.2mm) (7 X 1.4mm x 1.4mm).***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.Unscrew and remove the Keyboard (17 X 1.4mm x 1.2mm) (7 X 1.4mm x 1.4mm).
XPS 9440 Keyboard

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