Dell Latitude E4300 (Late 2008) - Manual (Page 44)

8. Starting at the back center of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the computer base by gently lifting up the palm rest while
pressing down on the back of the computer base.
Replacing the Palm Rest
1. Carefully reconnect the seven cables connecting the palm rest to the system board.
2. Align the palm rest with the computer base and gently snap it into place.
3. Replace the five M2.5 x 5-mm screws and five M2.5 x 8-mm screws to the top of the palm rest.
4. Replace the two M2 x 3-mm screws and two M2.5 x 8 screws to the bottom of the computer.
5. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly ).
6. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ).
7. Replace the LED dashboard cover (see Replacing the LED Dashboard Cover ).
8. Follow the instructions in After Working on Your Computer .
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CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTICE: Ensure that the touch pad cable and the speaker cable are properly routed before snapping the palm rest into place.
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure first.