Palm rest – Dell Inspiron XPS User Manual
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Palm Rest
Dell™ Inspiron™ XPS and Inspiron 9100 Service Manual
1.
Follow the instructions in "
Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
."
2.
Remove the left, right, and center
hinge covers
.
3.
Remove the
keyboard
.
4.
Remove the
display assembly
.
5.
Remove the
keyboard bracket
.
6.
Turn over the computer and remove the three M2.5 x 8-mm screws labeled "P."
7.
Turn the computer top-side up and remove the four M2.5 x 6-mm screws labeled "P."
8.
Disconnect the touch-pad connector from the system board.
9.
Slide the palm rest forward and remove it from the computer.
CAUTION:
Before performing the following procedures, read the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual.
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.
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.
1 M2.5 x 8-mm screws labeled "P" (3)