Installing The Palm-Rest - Dell P138G Service Manual

Installing the palm-rest

Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following image indicates the palm-rest and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
Place the palm-rest assembly on a flat surface.
Next steps
NOTE: The system board can be installed with the heat sink attached in order to simplify the procedure and preserve the
thermal bond between the system board and heat sink.
1. Install the SIM card slot filler
2. Install the display assembly (laptop)
3. Install the speakers.
4. Install the smart card reader
5. Install the power button
6. Install the system board.
7. Install the fan.
8. Install the M.2 2280 SSD card
9. Install the WWAN card
(for non-WWAN configuration).
or display assembly
(optional).
or power button with optional fingerprint
or M.2 2230 SSD
(optional).
(2-in-1).
reader.
card.
Removing and installing components 115