Replacing The Palm Rest - Dell Inspiron 9400 Service Manual

1 M2.5 x 8-mm screws (12)
10. Turn the computer top-side up and disconnect the touch-pad connector from the system board.
1 touch-pad connector
11. Disconnect the LED board connector.
12. Lift the palm rest and remove it from the computer.
Replacing the Palm Rest
1. Align the palm rest with the bottom plastics and gently snap it into place.
2. Reconnect the touch-pad connector to the system board.
3. Replace the coin-cell battery (see
4. Reconnect the LED board connector to the system board.
5. Reconnect the coin-cell battery cable to the connector on the system board.
6. Replace the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws on the top side of the palm rest.
7. Turn the computer upside down, and replace the 12 M2.5 x 8-mm screws on the bottom of the computer.
8. Replace the display assembly (see
9. Replace the keyboard (see Keyboard).
2 LED board connector
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery).
Replacing the Display Assembly).