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 Palm Rest
Dell™Latitude™E4300ServiceManual
Removing the Palm Rest
Replacing the Palm Rest
Removing the Palm Rest
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1. Follow the instructions in What You Need to Know For Your Safety.
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2. Remove the LED dashboard cover (see Removing the LED Dashboard Cover).
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3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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4. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
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5. Turn the computer upside-down and remove the two M2 x 3-mm screws and two M2.5 x 8 screws from the bottom of the computer.
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6. Turn the computer rightside-up and remove the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws and five M2.5 x 8-mm screws from the top of the palm rest.
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7. Disconnect the seven cables connecting the palm rest to the system board, as shown in the illustration below.
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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M2.5 x 5-mm screws (5; small arrows)
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M2.5 x 8-mm screws (5; large arrows)