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Replacing the Palm Rest
1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer
2. Follow the instructions in Removing the Palm Rest.
3. Align the new palm rest with the base of the computer, and then snap the palm rest into place.
4. Connect the touch pad cable to the system board.
5. Connect the LED board cable to the system board.
6. Replace the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws in the top of the palm rest.
7. Turn the computer over and replace the eleven M2.5 x 8-mm screws in the bottom of the computer to secure the palm rest.
8. Replace the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly (see Replacing the Microprocessor Thermal- Cooling Assembly).
9. Replace the modem/Mini PCI/wireless cover and tighten the screws.
10. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly).
11. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard).
12. Replace the hinge cover (see Replacing the Hinge Cover).
13. Replace the optical drive (see Replacing the Optical Drive).
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palmrest
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hinge brackets
CAUTION: Before you perform any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the
back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE: To prevent damage to the cables or the cable connectors, ensure that the locking clips on both sides of each system board connector are firmly
seated and the cables are secure.