Dell XPS M140, Service Manual

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Palm Rest
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Replacing the Palm Rest
CAUTION:
Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product
Information Guide .
NOTICE:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically
touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
1 Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" on page 7
2 Follow the instructions in "Removing the Palm Rest" on page 65.
3 Align the new palm rest with the base of the computer, and then snap the palm rest into place.
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to the cables or the cable connectors, ensure that the locking clips on both sides of
each system board connector are firmly seated and the cables are secure.
4 Connect the touch pad cable to the system board.
5 Connect the LED board cable to the system board.
6 Replace the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws in the top of the palm rest.
7 Turn the computer over and replace the eleven M2.5 x 8-mm screws in the bottom of the computer to
secure the palm rest.
8
Replace the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly (see "Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal-
Cooling Assembly" on page 72).
9 Replace the modem/Mini PCI/wireless cover and tighten the screws.
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palmrest
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hinge brackets
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