Dell Vostro 1310 - Palm Rest

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 Palm Rest
Service Manual
Removing the Palm Rest
Replacing the Palm Rest
Removing the Palm Rest
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1. Follow the instructions in Before Working on Your Computer.
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2. Remove the hard drive (see Removing the Hard Drive).
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3. Remove the WLAN card (see Removing a WLAN Card).
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4. Remove the memory cover (see Removing a Memory Module).
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5. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover).
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6. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
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7. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
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8. Remove the thirteen M2.5 x 8-mm screws from the bottom of the computer.
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9. Turn the computer over and remove the nine M2.5 x 5-mm screws and two M2 x 3-mm screws that secure the top of the palm rest.
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10. Disconnect the multimedia-button pad connector from the connector on the system board.
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CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
NOTE: The screw locations may vary slightly on your computer.
NOTICE: Do not use force to separate the palm rest from the computer. If you encounter resistance, gently flex or apply pressure to the palm
rest, or move along the edge, working away from the area of resistance, until the palm rest is free.