Dell L501X manual Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly

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Palm-Rest Assembly

Dell™ XPS™ L501X Service Manual

Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly

Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly

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.

Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly

1.Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.

2.Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).

3.Remove the screw that secures the palm-rest assembly to the base cover.

4.Release and push the palm-rest assembly tabs off the base cover.

1 palm-rest assembly tabs (2) 2 screw

3base cover

5.Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.

6.Starting from the top, gently ease the palm-rest assembly from the top cover.