Dell Latitude 120L - Palm Rest; Removing the Palm Rest

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 Palm Rest
Dell™Latitude™120LServiceManual
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1. Follow the instructions in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
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2. Remove the hinge cover. See Removing the Hinge Cover.
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3. Remove the optical drive. See Removing the Optical Drive.
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4. Remove the keyboard. See Removing the Keyboard.
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5. Remove the coin-cell battery. See Removing the Coin-Cell Battery.
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6. Remove the display assembly. See Removing the Display Assembly.
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7. Turn the computer upside-down and remove the ten M2.5 x 8-mm screws from the bottom of the computer.
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8. Turn the computer top-side up and remove the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the top of the palm rest and the remaining two M2.5 x 3-mm screws from
near the power button and the activity LEDs.
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9. Disconnect the touch pad connector from the system board by pulling the release tabs away from the connector and removing the cable.
CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
CAUTION: To prevent static damage to components inside your computer, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of
your computer's electronic components. You can do so by touching an unpainted metal surface.