Dell E5500 - Latitude - Core 2 Duo 2.53 GHz Service Manual page 49

1 palm rest 2 dashboard LED board connector
3 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (4) 4 M2 x 3-mm screws (3)
5 computer base 6 touch pad connector
7 speaker connector
12. Be sure that all screws securing the palm rest are removed.
NOTICE: Do not use force to separate the palm rest from the computer. If you encounter resistance, gently flex or apply pressure to the palm rest, or
move along the edge, working away from the area of resistance, until the palm rest is free.
13. Gently pry the palm rest from the bottom of the computer.
14. Before separating the palm rest assembly from the bottom of the computer, carefully remove the speaker and touchpad wires from the system board.
15. Remove the palm rest assembly from the computer.
Replacing the E5400 Palm Rest
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTICE: Ensure that the touch pad cable and the speaker cable are properly routed before snapping the palm rest into place.
NOTE: This procedure assumes that you have completed the removal procedure first.
1. Carefully reconnect the speaker and touchpad cables to the system board
2. Align the palm rest with the computer base and gently snap it into place.
3. Replace the 13 M2.5 x 8-mm screws to the bottom of the palm rest
4. Replace the three M2 x 3-mm screws at the top of the palm rest near the display.
5. Replace the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws on the top of the computer securing the metal plate.
6. Replace the optical drive (Replacing the Optical
7. Replace the display assembly (see
8. Replace the keyboard (see
9. Replace the hinge cover (see
10. Replace the processor heat sink (see
11. Replace the fan (see Replacing the
12. Replace the WLAN card (see
Drive).
Replacing the E5400 Display
Replacing the Keyboard).
Replacing the Hinge Cover).
Replacing the Processor Heat
Fan).
Replacing a WLAN Card).
Assembly).
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