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XPS 14 9440 Owner's Manual

Installing the power button with fingerprint reader

CAUTION:The information in this installation section is intended for authorized service technicians only.

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.

About this task

The following images indicate the location of the power button with fingerprint reader and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Figure 1. Power button with fingerprint reader
Image: Power button with fingerprint reader
Figure 2. Installing the power button with fingerprint reader
Image: Installing the power button with fingerprint reader

Steps

  1. Thread the power-button and fingerprint-reader cable through the opening on the palm-rest assembly.
  2. Place the power button with fingerprint reader on the palm-rest assembly.
  3. Align the screw holes of the power button with fingerprint reader with the screw holes of the power-button bracket.
  4. Replace the four screws (M1.4x2) that secure the power button bracket to the palm-rest assembly.

Next steps

  1. Install the system board.
  2. Install the battery.
  3. Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive or M.2 2280 solid-state drive from the M.2 SSD slot, whichever is applicable.
  4. Install the base cover.
  5. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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