Dell 1721 manual Replacing the Palm Rest

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palm rest

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computer base

 

 

 

 

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touch pad connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICE: Do not use force to separate the palm rest from the computer. If you encounter resistance, gently flex or apply pressure to the palm rest, or move along the edge, working away from the area of resistance, until the palm rest is free.

11. Starting at the right hinge bracket, lift the palm rest along the right edge, then gently raise the palm rest up to remove it from the computer.

Replacing the Palm Rest

CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: Ensure that the touch pad cable and the cable for the Bluetooth card with wireless technology are properly routed before snapping the palm rest into place.

1.Align the palm rest with the base of the computer and gently snap it into place.

2.Connect the touch pad connector to the system board.

3.Replace the six M2.0 x 3-mm screws on the top of the palm rest.

4.Turn the computer over and replace the sixteen M2.5 x 8-mm screws on the bottom of the computer to secure the palm rest.

5.Replace the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if applicable (see Replacing the Bluetooth Card).

6.Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).

7.Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).

8.Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover).

9.Replace the hard drive (see Replacing a Hard Drive).

10.Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive).

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Contents Page Back to Contents Wireless Sniffer BoardRemoving the Wireless Sniffer Board Computer Base and ComponentsReplacing the Wireless Sniffer Board Audio Connector BoardRemoving the Audio Connector Board Consumer Infrared CIR Board Replacing the Audio Connector BoardRemoving the CIR Board Removing the USB Connector Board USB Connector BoardReplacing the CIR Board Modem Connector Replacing the USB Connector BoardExpressCard Cage Removing the Modem ConnectorReplacing the Modem Connector Removing the ExpressCard CageComputer Base Replacing the ExpressCard CageRemoving the Computer Base Replacing the Computer BaseBefore Working Inside Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your ComputerBack to Contents Flashing the Bios From a CD Flashing the BiosFlashing the Bios From the Hard Drive Back to Contents Replacing the Bluetooth Card Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyRemoving the Bluetooth Card Removing the Bluetooth Card Replacing the Bluetooth CardMemory Card Blanks Using the Memory Card ReaderInstalling a Memory Card Removing a Memory Card or BlankBack to Contents Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Coin-Cell BatteryReplacing the Coin-Cell Battery Back to Contents Processor Module Removing the Processor ModuleReplacing the Processor Module Page Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyReplacing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Back to Contents Removing the Display Assembly Display AssemblyDisplay Replacing the Display Assembly Display Bezel Removing the Display BezelReplacing the Display Bezel Display PanelRemoving the Display Panel Replacing the Display Panel Display LatchRemoving the Display Latch Page Removing the Camera and Microphone Assembly Camera and Microphone AssemblyReplacing the Display Latch Replacing the Camera and Microphone Assembly Replacing the Fan FanRemoving the Fan Removing the Fan Replacing the FanBack to Contents Replacing the FCM Flash Cache Module FCMRemoving the FCM Removing the FCM Replacing the FCMRemoving the Graphics Card Assembly Graphics Card AssemblyReplacing the Graphics Card Assembly Back to Contents Removing a Hard Drive Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Replacing a Hard Drive Replacing a Hard Drive Replacing the Hinge Cover Hinge CoverRemoving the Hinge Cover Removing the Hinge Cover Replacing the Hinge CoverReplacing the Keyboard KeyboardRemoving the Keyboard Removing the Keyboard Replacing the KeyboardBack to Contents Removing the Battery Latch Assembly Battery Latch AssemblyReplacing the Battery Latch Assembly Back to Contents Dimm a Memory Module MemoryRemoving a Memory Module Dimm B Memory ModuleReplacing a Memory Module Dimm B Memory Module Back to Contents Wlan Card Wireless Mini CardsRemoving a Mini Card Removing a Mini Card Replacing a Mini CardMobile Broadband or Wwan Card Page Wpan Card Replacing a Mini Card Back to Contents Replacing the Modem ModemRemoving the Modem Removing the Modem Replacing the ModemBack to Contents Replacing the Optical Drive Optical DriveRemoving the Optical Drive Removing the Optical Drive Replacing the Optical DriveRemoving the Palm Rest Palm RestRemoving the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest Replacing the Palm Rest ExpressCard Blanks ExpressCardsRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Installing an ExpressCard or Blank Video Connector Pin Assignments for I/O ConnectorsUSB Connector Video TV-Out ConnectorConnector Removing the Speaker Assembly Speaker AssemblyReplacing the Speaker Assembly Back to Contents Removing the System Board Assembly System Board AssemblyRemove the processor see Removing the Processor Module Replacing the System Board Assembly Replace the processor see Replacing the Processor ModuleBack to Contents Back to Contents