Operation Manual

32 | Replacing the Palm Rest
Replacing the Palm Rest
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that
shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside Your
Computer" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions
in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Align the palm rest to the computer base.
2 Press down on the edges of the palm rest to snap it into place.
3 Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base.
4 Slide the touchpad cable and the power-button cable into the system-board
connectors and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables.
5 Close the display and turn the computer over.
6 Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base.
Postrequisites
1 Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 19.
2 Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 21.
3 Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.
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