Replacing the palm-rest
assembly
WARNING: 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 display assembly.
2 Replace the power-button board.
3 Replace the power-adapter port.
4 Replace the system board.
5 Replace the I/O board.
6 Replace the heat-sink assembly.
7 Replace the speakers.
8 Replace the computer base.
9 Replace the keyboard.
10 Replace the wireless card.
11 Follow the procedure from step 5 to step 7 in “Replacing the hard drive”.
12 Replace the memory modules.
13 Replace the optical drive.
14 Replace the base cover.
15 Replace the battery.
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