Setup Guide

Replacing the palm-rest assembly
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 assembly on a clean and flat surface.
Post-requisites
1. Replace the keyboard.
2. Replace the system board.
3. Replace the power-adapter port.
4. Replace the display assembly.
5. Replace the fans.
6. Replace the heat-sink assembly.
7. Replace the speakers.
8. Replace the wireless card.
9. Replace the solid-state drive (half-length) or the solid-state drive (full-length).
10. Follow the procedure from step 3 to step 6 in “Replacing the hard drive”.
11. Replace the memory modules.
12. Replace the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length).
13. Replace the base cover.
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