Service Manual

Replacing the palm-rest assembly

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.

Topics:

• Procedure

• Post-requisites

Procedure

Place the palm-rest assembly on a flat surface.

Post-requisites

1. Replace the keyboard.

2. Replace the system board.

3. Replace the display assembly.

4. Replace the touch pad.

5. Replace the coin-cell battery.

6. Replace the speakers.

7. Reconnect the wireless card.

8. Replace the solid-state drive.

9. Replace the battery.

10. Replace the base cover.

36 Replacing the palm-rest assembly