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Chapter 3: Replacing notebook components
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To replace the palm rest:
1
Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55 .
2
Remove the memory bay cover by following the steps in “Adding or replacing
memory modules” on page 57 .
3
If the notebook has wireless networking built in, unplug the wireless antennas by
following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 67 .
4
Remove the hard drive(s) by following the steps in “Replacing the primary hard
drive” on page 64 and “Replacing the secondary hard drive” on page 73 .
5
Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard
cover” on page 78 .
6
Remove the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on page
80 .
7
Remove the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly”
on page 84 .
8
Remove the screw holding the keyboard plate to the notebook, then lift and
remove the keyboard plate.
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