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Palm Rest
Dell™ Studio XPS™ 1340 Service Manual
Removing the Palm Rest
Replacing the Palm Rest
CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty.
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Before Working Inside Your Computer) before working inside the computer.
Removing the Palm Rest
1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2.Remove base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).
3.Remove the rear caps (see Removing the Rear Caps).
4.Remove the fifteen screws from the computer base.
5. Turn the computer over.