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

By Ricardo on January 24, 2025 · 1:12 pm

In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Motherboard on your XPS 14 (9440) laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 16 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your XPS 14 (9440) Motherboard.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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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

XPS 9440 Motherboard

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XPS 14 9440 Motherboard

Video tutorial repair manual

Installation and Removal Instructions
XPS 14 (9440) Motherboard

Before you begin: If you need help at any point, you can always contact Parts-People Motherboard Repair Department for help with your diagnosis or repair.

Step 1

Before you begin: If you need help at any point, you can always contact Parts-People Motherboard Repair Department for help with your diagnosis or repair.

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Disconnect the battery cable.

Step 4

Disconnect the speaker cables.

Step 5

Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 x M1.6 x 3.5mm).

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).

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.

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 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.

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 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 tabs and then disconnect the left and right cooling fan cables.

Step 12

Unclip the locking tabs and then disconnect the left and right cooling fan cables.

Unscrew the left and right cooling fans (4 X 1.6mm x 3mm).

Step 13

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).

Step 14

Unscrew and remove the Heatsink.
-INTEGRATED GRAPHICS (3 X Captive Screws)
-DISCRETE GRAPHICS (5 X Captive Screws)

BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink.

Step 15

BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the CPU and heatsink.
***NOTE: Make sure to not touch the heat transfer areas on the heatsink and processors. The oils on your skin can reduce the heat transfer capability of the thermal paste.