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Palm Rest
Dell™Inspiron™11ServiceManual
Removing the Palm Rest
Replacing the Palm Rest

Removing the Palm Rest

1. Follow the procedures in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
3. Remove the two screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base.
4. Turn the computer over and starting at the right side or left side of the palm rest, use your fingers or a flat-blade screwdriver to separate the palm rest
from the palm rest bracket.
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.
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 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: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest from the palm rest bracket to avoid damage to the palm rest.
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