Dell Inspiron 5494, Service Manual

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4. Replace the three screws (M1.6x2) that secure the touchpad bracket to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Slide the touchpad cable into its connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
Post-requisites
1. Replace the battery .
2. Replace the base cover .
Speakers
Removing the speakers
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After
working inside your computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance .
Prerequisites
1. Remove the base cover .
2. Remove the solid-state drive/Intel Optane .
Procedure
1. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board.
2. Note the speaker cable routing and remove it from the routing guides on palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Lift the speakers, along with the cable, off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
36 Removing and installing components