Prerequisites
1. Remove the base cover.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the memory modules.
4. Remove the coin-cell battery.
5. Remove the solid-state drive/Intel Optane memory module.
6. Remove the hard drive.
7. Remove the fan.
8. Remove the I/O board.
9. Remove the speakers.
10. Remove the power-adapter port.
11. Remove the wireless card.
12. Remove the display assembly.
13. Remove the power button with fingerprint reader. (if installed)
14. Remove the system board.
NOTE: The system board can be removed and installed together with the heat sink attached, when replacing the
palm-rest assembly.
15. Remove the touchpad.
Procedure
After performing the steps in prerequisites, we are left with the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Replacing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly
NOTE:
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 and keyboard assembly on a clean and flat surface.
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