Palm rest
Replacing palmrest assembly
Prerequisites
1 Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2 Remove the microSD card.
3 Remove the base cover.
4 Remove the battery.
5 Remove the speakers.
6 Remove the keyboard interposer board.
7 Remove the keyboard.
8 Remove the IO board.
9 Remove the display assembly.
10 Remove the system board.
Step
The component you are left with is the palmrest.
NOTE
: The palmrest assembly cannot be further disassembled once all of the pre-removal parts procedures are
completed. If the touchpad frame, touchpad support bracket, touchpad mylar, touchpad module, touchpad cable,
conductive tape or thermal pad are malfunctioning and need to be replaced, replace the entire palm-rest assembly.
78 Removing and Installing