Dell Inspiron 1501 - Using the Display

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 Palm Rest
Dell™Inspiron™1501ServiceManual
Removing 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 optical drive (see Removing an Optical Drive).
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3. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover).
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4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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5. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
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6. Remove the eleven remaining M2.5 x 8-mm screws from the bottom of the computer.
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7. Turn the computer top-side up and loosen the captive screw on the palm rest.
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8. Disconnect the touch pad connector and the standby switch connector from the system board.
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the
computer.
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M2.5 x 8-mm screws (11)