Dell 17/17R manual Replacing the Palm-Rest

Replacing the Palm-Rest

WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps in "Before You Begin" on page 9. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 11. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at dell.com/regulatory_compliance.

Procedure

1Align the palm-rest to the computer base.

2Press down on the edges of the palm-rest to snap it into place.

3Replace the screws that secure the palm-rest to the computer base.

4Slide the touchpad cable and the power-button cable into the system-board connectors and press down on the connector latches to secure the cables.

5Close the display and turn the computer over.

6Replace the screws that secure the palm-rest to the computer base.

Postrequisites

1Replace the keyboard. See "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 19.

2Replace the base cover. See "Replacing the Base Cover" on page 21.

3Replace the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 13.

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