Service Manual

Replacing the palm rest
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After
working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
Place the palm rest on a flat surface.
Post-requisites
1. Replace the keyboard.
2. Replace the power button with fingerprint reader.
3. Replace the system board.
4. Replace the display assembly.
5. Replace the I/O board.
6. Replace the power-adapter port.
7. Replace the hard drive (optional).
8. Replace the touchpad.
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