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Palm Rest
Dell™ Latitude™ E6410/E6410 ATG Service Manual
WARNING: 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.
Removing the Palm Rest
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1.Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.
2.Remove the ATG Port Cover (applicable on E6410 ATG computer only).
3.Remove the battery.
4.Remove the SIM card.
5.Remove the SD card.
6.Remove the ExpressCard.
7.Remove the Smart card.
8.Remove the hinge covers.
9.Remove the access panel.
10.Remove the optical drive.
11.Remove the hard drive.
12.Remove the LED cover.
13.Remove the keyboard.
14.Remove the
15.Remove the memory.
16.Remove the WWAN card.
17.Remove the WLAN card.
18.Remove the Latitude ON™ Flash/CMG module.
19.Remove the
20.Remove the Fingerprint Reader.
21.Remove the Heat Sink and Processor Fan.
22.Remove the Display Assembly.
23.Remove the 8 screws (Number 1 is a captive screw) from the bottom of the computer.
NOTE: If the computer is installed with a standard palm rest, see the fingerprint reader removal instructions from step 8 to loosen the 9th screw which is a captive screw.
24.Remove the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer.
25.Disconnect the speaker cable (1), power button cable (2), touch pad cable(3), and RFID cable (4).
NOTE: RFID cable is available only if your computer is purchased with contactless smart card solution.
26.Lift the back edge of the palm rest and pull on the right side to release the right snaps. Once the right snaps release, pull the palm rest forward along the front to release the front snaps and remove the palm rest.
Replacing the Palm Rest
To replace the palm rest, perform the above steps in reverse order.
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