To replace the palm rest:

1Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 55.

2Remove the memory bay cover by following the steps in “Adding or replacing memory modules” on page 57.

3If the notebook has wireless networking built in, unplug the wireless antennas by following the steps in “Replacing the IEEE 802.11 wireless card” on page 67.

4Remove the hard drive(s) by following the steps in “Replacing the primary hard drive” on page 64 and “Replacing the secondary hard drive” on page 73.

5Remove the keyboard cover by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard cover” on page 78.

6Remove the keyboard by following the steps in “Replacing the keyboard” on page 80.

7Remove the LCD assembly by following the steps in “Replacing the LCD assembly” on page 84.

8Remove the screw holding the keyboard plate to the notebook, then lift and remove the keyboard plate.

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