Adding and Replacing Parts 193
Removing the Palm Rest
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, 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 help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery
(see "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on page 156) before working inside the
computer.
1
Follow the instructions in "Before Working Inside Your Computer" on
page 156.
2
Remove the optical drive (see "Optical Drive" on page 158).
3
Remove the hinge cover (see "Removing the Hinge Cover" on page 173).
4
Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on
page 176).
5
Remove the keyboard (see "Keyboard" on page 174).
6
Remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws labeled "P" from the top side of the
palm rest.
NOTE: The screw locations may vary slightly from the image shown below.
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