CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components
Replacing the palm rest
Tools you need to complete this task:
Phillips #0 screwdriver
Flat screwdriver | or |
Screws removed during this task:
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1 black M2×5 (hard drive)
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1 black M2.5×6 (optical drive)
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3 black M2.5×6 (keyboard cover)
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2 black M2.5×6 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)
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2 black M2.5×6+Nylok (LCD panel hinges - top)
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10 M2.5×6 black (palm rest - base side)
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3 M2.5×6 black (palm rest - top side)
To replace the palm rest:
1Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 47.
2Complete the steps in “Removing the bay cover” on page 49.
3If the notebook has a wireless card installed, unplug the antenna cables.
4Remove the hard drive screw, and then remove the hard drive from its compartment.
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