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Palm-Rest Assembly
Alienware® M14x Service Manual
Removing the
Replacing the
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 dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: 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.
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery Pack) before working inside the computer.
Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly
1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2.Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).
3.Remove the battery pack (see Removing the Battery Pack).
4.Remove the nine screws that secure the
5.Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
6.Remove the
7.Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
CAUTION: Pull the
8.Lift the connector latches and pull the
9.Disconnect the speakers cable and
10.Remove the two screws that secure the
11.Carefully pry out the
CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest assembly from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest assembly.
