Introduction
This guide walks through the replacement of the keyboard in a Dell XPS laptop. It also includes instructions to remove of all the components necessary to access the keyboard.
Make sure to have a safe location to store all of the small screws while completing this guide, as the screws are very small and easy to lose.
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Turn the laptop upside down.
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Use a T5 Torx Screwdriver to remove the ten 3 mm long screws from the perimeter of the back of the laptop.
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There are 2 separate RAM sticks.
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Gently push down on the 2 outside tabs of the RAM stick you want to replace.
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While still pushing down, gently push the tabs outwards, causing the RAM stick to flip up.
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With a Philips #00 Screwdriver bit, remove one 4 mm long black screw located by the antenna connections on the wireless card.
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Set the screw and metal holder aside.
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Use the Small Plastic Spudger to carefully disconnect the white connector from the black port.
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Use a Philips #00 Screwdriver to remove the seven 3 mm long screws from the perimeter of the battery.
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The touchpad has two ZIF connectors at the bottom of the motherboard. Use a flat plastic tool to lift the tabs (see picture 2) and gently pull the ribbon cables free.
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Now you have successfully removed your keyboard. To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Now you have successfully removed your keyboard. To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.