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Palm Rest
Dell™XPSM140ServiceManual
Removing the Palm Rest
Replacing the Palm Rest
Removing the Palm Rest
1. Follow the instructions in Preparing to Work Inside the Computer.
2. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive).
3. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover).
4. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
5. Remove the display assembly (see Removing the Display Assembly).
6. Remove the microprocessor thermal-cooling assembly (see Removing the Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly).
7. Loosen the two captive screws on the modem/Mini PCI/wireless cover, then remove the cover and set it aside.
8. Remove the eleven M2.5 x 8-mm screws securing the palm rest from the bottom of the computer.
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.
1
modem/Mini PCI/wireless cover
2
captive screws (2)