Dell Inspiron 13z N301Z - Palm Rest; Removing the Palm Rest; Replacing the Palm Rest

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 Palm Rest
Dell™Inspiron™M301Z/N301ZServiceManual
Removing the Palm Rest
Replacing the Palm Rest
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Removing the Palm Rest
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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3. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Module Cover).
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4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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5. Turn the computer over.
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6. Using a plastic scribe, remove the two rubber caps that cover the palm rest screws on the computer base.
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7. Remove the three screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
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rubber caps (2)