Dell XPS 16 (9640) How-To Install & Replace Your Keyboard

By on February 6, 2025 · 8:02 am
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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 16 (9640) laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 20 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your XPS 16 (9640) Keyboard.

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
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Installation and Removal Instructions
XPS 16 (9640) Keyboard

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Step 1

CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the build up of static electricity on a person's body. This can cause serious damage to your laptop. You can use an ESD wrist strap and/or an ESD mat to help prevent this.

Step 2

  • CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the build up of static electricity on a person's body. This can cause serious damage to your laptop. You can use an ESD wrist strap and/or an ESD mat to help prevent this.
CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the build up of static electricity on a person's body. This can cause serious damage to your laptop. You can use an ESD wrist strap and/or an ESD mat to help prevent this.CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is the build up of static electricity on a person's body. This can cause serious damage to your laptop. You can use an ESD wrist strap and/or an ESD mat to help prevent this.
TOOLS FOR THIS REPAIR: Phillips #0 & T5 Torx Screwdrivers and a

Step 3

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 4

  • Disconnect the battery cable.
Disconnect the battery cable.Disconnect the battery cable.
Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 X 2mm x 4.5mm).

Step 5

  • Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 X 2mm x 4.5mm).
Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 X 2mm x 4.5mm).Unscrew and remove the Battery (6 X 2mm x 4.5mm).
Unscrew the GPU Cooling Fan (3 X 2mm x 4.5mm).

Step 6

  • Unscrew the GPU Cooling Fan (3 X 2mm x 4.5mm).
  • Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the GPU Cooling Fan.
Unscrew the GPU Cooling Fan (3 X 2mm x 4.5mm).Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the GPU Cooling Fan.Unscrew the GPU Cooling Fan (3 X 2mm x 4.5mm).
Unscrew the CPU Cooling Fan (3 X 2mm x 4.5mm).

Step 7

  • Unscrew the CPU Cooling Fan (3 X 2mm x 4.5mm).
  • Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the CPU Cooling Fan.
Unscrew the CPU Cooling Fan (3 X 2mm x 4.5mm).Unsnap the locking tab and disconnect the CPU Cooling Fan.Unscrew the CPU Cooling Fan (3 X 2mm x 4.5mm).
Unscrew and disconnect the LCD bracket and cables (2 X 1.4mm x 1.3mm) (2 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 8

  • Unscrew and disconnect the LCD bracket and cables (2 X 1.4mm x 1.3mm) (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and disconnect the LCD bracket and cables (2 X 1.4mm x 1.3mm) (2 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and disconnect the LCD bracket and cables (2 X 1.4mm x 1.3mm) (2 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and disconnect the LCD bracket and cables (2 X 1.4mm x 1.3mm) (2 x M2 x 3mm).Unscrew and disconnect the LCD bracket and cables (2 X 1.4mm x 1.3mm) (2 x M2 x 3mm).
Unscrew and remove the Heatsink. Follow the numbered sequence as shown.

Step 9

  • Unscrew and remove the Heatsink. Follow the numbered sequence as shown.
  • -INTEGRATED GRAPHICS HEATSINK (4 X Captive Screws)
  • -DISCRETE GRAPHICS HEATSINK (6 X Captive Screws).
Unscrew and remove the Heatsink. Follow the numbered sequence as shown.-INTEGRATED GRAPHICS HEATSINK (4 X Captive Screws)-DISCRETE GRAPHICS HEATSINK (6 X Captive Screws).
Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).

Step 10

  • Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
  • Disconnect the antenna cables.
Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).Disconnect the antenna cables.Unscrew and remove the WiFi bracket (1 x M2 x 3mm).
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 power button cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the power button cable.
Disconnect the left and right speaker cables.

Step 12

  • Disconnect the left and right speaker cables.
Disconnect the left and right speaker cables.Disconnect the left and right speaker cables.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touch panel cable.

Step 13

  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touch panel cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touch panel cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touch panel cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the touchpad cable.

Step 14

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

Step 15

  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard controller cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard controller cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard controller cable.
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard.

Step 16

  • Unscrew and remove the Motherboard.
Unscrew and remove the Motherboard.Unscrew and remove the Motherboard.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the backlight keyboard cable.

Step 17

  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the backlight keyboard cable.
  • Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard cable.
Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the backlight keyboard cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the keyboard cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the backlight keyboard cable.Unclip the locking tab and then disconnect the backlight keyboard cable.
Unscrew the keyboard (23 X 1.4mm x 1.3mm).

Step 18

  • Unscrew the keyboard (23 X 1.4mm x 1.3mm).
  • Use a plastic scribe to press through the holes and unmount the keyboard.
  • ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
Unscrew the keyboard (23 X 1.4mm x 1.3mm).Use a plastic scribe to press through the holes and unmount the keyboard.***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.Unscrew the keyboard (23 X 1.4mm x 1.3mm).
BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the processors and heatsink.

Step 19

  • BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the processors 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.
BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the processors 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.BEFORE REPLACING HEATSINK: Wipe away any old thermal paste from the processors and heatsink.
Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.

Step 20

  • Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.
  • Replace the heatsink.
Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.Replace the heatsink.Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.Apply a small amount of new thermal paste to the processors.
XPS 16 9640 Keyboard

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XPS 16 9640 Keyboard

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