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Replacing the palm rest assembly

Tools you need to complete this task:

Screws removed during this task:

To replace the palm rest assembly:

1 Follow the instructions under “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 5.

2 Disconnect the AC adapter and modem and network cables, then prepare the

notebook by following the instructions in “Preparing the notebook” on page 6.

Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool

- OR -

Phillips #0 screwdriver

Torx T8 screwdriver

4 chrome 2.5 × 2.5 mm

(hinge cover)

5 chrome 2.5 × 2.5 mm

(keyboard)

1 chrome 2.5 × 2.5 mm

Torx

(mini-PCI card)

6 chrome 2.5 × 2.5 mm

(LCD panel assembly)

2 chrome 2.5 × 2.5 mm

(LCD plug)

8 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm (top, palm rest)

2 chrome 2.5 × 2.5 mm (top, palm rest)

4 chrome 2.5 × 4 mm

(bottom, palm rest)