Replacing the Palm Rest
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Procedure
1
Align the screw holes on the palm rest with the screw holes on the
computer base and snap the palm rest into place.
2
Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base.
3
Adhere the power-button cable to the palm rest.
4
Slide the touchpad cable and the power-button cable into the system-
board connectors and press down on the connector latches to secure
the cables.
5
Close the display and turn the computer over.
6
Replace the screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base.
7
Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
Post-requisites
1
Replace the keyboard.
2
Replace the
base
3
Replace the battery.
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