Dell Inspiron 6000 - Removing the Palm Rest

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 Palm Rest
DellInspiron™6000ServiceManual
Removing the Palm Rest
Replacing the Palm Rest
Removing the Palm Rest
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1. Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
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2. Remove the Mini PCI card (if applicable) and the optical drive.
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3. Remove the hard drive.
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4. Remove the hinge cover.
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5. Remove the keyboard.
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6. Remove the display assembly.
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7. Turn the computer over and remove the thirteen M2.5 x 8-mm screws from the computer base.
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8. Turn the computer top-side up and remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw and loosen the captive screw from the palm rest.
CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, see 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 avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.
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M2.5 x 8-mm screws (13)