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In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Keyboard on your Dell XPS 13 (L321X) Ultrabook laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 20 easy to follow printable steps. We have also create a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Dell XPS 13 (L321X) Ultrabook Keyboard .
Before you begin
Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
Dell repair manual service precautions
Tools needed for this laptop repair
- 1 x small phillips head screwdriver
- 1 x T5 star screwdriver
- 1 x small plastic scribe
XPS L321X Touchpad Palmrest
XPS 13 L321X Touchpad Palmrest
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Video tutorial repair manual
Installation and Removal Instructions
Dell XPS 13 (L321X) Ultrabook Keyboard
Step 1
- Remove the 10 base screws.
- Lift the base cover off of laptop.
Step 2
- Unplug the battery.
Step 3
- Unplug the daughter board ribbon cable.
- Unplug the LED circuit board cable.
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Step 4
- Remove the 8 battery screws.
- Remove the battery from the laptop.
Step 5
- Unplug the DC Jack Cable.
Step 6
- Loosen the DC Jack Cable from around the fan.
- Unplug the Fan Cable.
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Step 7
- Remove the 2 fan screws.
- Remove the fan from the ultrabook.
Step 8
- Remove the 2 screws on the right speaker.
- Unplug the right speaker.
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Step 9
- Loosen the 4 captive heat sink screws.
- Lift the heat sink off of the motherboard.
Step 10
- Installation note 1: Make sure to replace thermal compound or thermal pads on the CPU and heatsink.
- Installation note 2: Tighten the heatsink screws in the order listed on the heatsink.
- **This image is used only as an example.**
Step 11
- Unplug the wireless antenna cables.
- Remove the WLAN screw.
- Remove the WLAN card from the Ultrabook motherboard.
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Step 12
- Carefully peel back the protective plastic.
- Unscrew the SSD (Solid State Drive) screw.
- Remove the SSD (Solid State Drive) from the ultrabook.
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Step 13
- Unplug the LCD cable.
- Unplug the Touch Pad Cable.
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Step 14
- Remove the 4 motherboard screws.
Step 15
- Unplug the Keyboard Back Light Cable.
- Flip The motherboard over and unplug the keyboard cable.
- Lift the motherboard from the ultrabook.
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Step 16
- Remove the USB/audio port screw.
- Remove the USB audio port circuit board from the ultrabook.
Step 17
- Remove the keyboard screws post screw.
- Remove the keyboard screws.
- Lift the keyboard from the palmrest.
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Step 18
- Unplug the LCD cable.
- Open the ultrabook screen approximately 90 degrees.
Step 19
- Remove the left hinge screws.
- Remove the right hinge screws.
- Remove the screen from the ultrabook.
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Step 20
- The remaining piece is the palmrest touchpad assembly.
XPS L321X Touchpad Palmrest
XPS 13 L321X Touchpad Palmrest
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