Palm-rest assembly
Removing the palm-rest assembly
CAUTION: The information in this removal section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in before working inside your computer.
2. Remove the batteries.
3. Remove the solid state drive carrier.
4. Remove the keyboard (rubberized) or keyboard (standard).
5. Remove the base cover.
6. Remove the stylus holder.
7. Remove the RF swicth board.
8. Remove the WLAN card.
9. Remove the WWAN card.
10. Remove the dock I/O-module.
11. Remove the dock I/O-bracket.
12. Remove the rear I/O-board.
13. Remove the express-card reader.
14. Remove the smart-card reader.
15. Remove the smart-card and express-card reader bracket.
16. Remove the fan.
17. Remove the heat sink .
18. Remove the system board.
19. Remove the display assembly.
About this task
The following image indicates the location of the palm-rest assembly and provides a visual representation of the removal
procedure.
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Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)