Dell Latitude D430 - Using a Battery; Battery Performance and Management

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 Palm Rest
Dell™Latitude™D430
Removing the Palm Rest
Replacing the Palm Rest
Removing the Palm Rest
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1. Follow the instructions in "BeforeYouBegin"onpage7.
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2. Remove any installed PC Cards from the PC Card slot.
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3. Remove any installed memory modules or Mini PCI cards (see Memory and Mini-Cards).
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4. Remove the hard drive (see Hard Drive).
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5. Remove the hinge cover (see Hinge Cover).
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6. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard).
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7. Remove the internal card with Bluetooth®wireless technology (see Internal Card With Bluetooth®Wireless Technology).
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8. Remove the display assembly (see Display Assembly).
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9. Turn the computer upside down and remove the seven M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the computer base.
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10. Turn the computer topside up and remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled "P" from the top of the palm rest.
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, 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.
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M2.5 x 5-mm screws (7)