Dell Studio 1450 - Removing the Palm Rest

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 Palm Rest
Removing the Palm Rest
Replacing the Palm Rest
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Removing the Palm Rest
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1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
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2. Remove any installed cards from the ExpressCard slot or the 8-in-1 Media Card Reader.
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3. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
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4. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).
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5. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive).
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6. Remove any installed Mini-Cards (see Removing the Mini-Card).
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7. Remove the memory modules (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
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8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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9. Turn the computer over.
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10. Remove the ten screws from the base of the computer.
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WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the
computer.
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screws (10)
CAUTION: Pull on the plastic tab on top of the connectors to avoid damaging the connectors.
NOTE: Make note of the cable routing before disconnecting the cables.