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| Removing
the
Palm
Rest
Removing the Palm Rest
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information
that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before Working Inside
Your Computer" on page 7. After working inside your computer, follow the
instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 9.
For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Prerequisites
1
Remove the base cover. See "Removing the Base Cover" on page 10.
2
Remove the battery. See "Removing the Battery" on page 12.
3
Remove the wireless card. See"Removing the Wireless Card" on page 16.
4
Remove the fan. See "Removing the Fan" on page 20.
5
Remove the speakers. See "Removing the Speakers" on page 14.
6
Remove the system board. See "Removing the System Board" on page 25.
7
Remove the keyboard. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 34.
Procedure
1
Open the palm-rest assembly to an angle of 180 degrees.
