Dell Inspiron 2500 Factory Service Manual page 106

Removing and Replacing Parts : Dell Inspiron 2500 Systems
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and attached devices from electrical outlets and remove any installed
battery.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an
unpainted metal surface on the computer.
1. Follow the instructions in
2. Remove the hard drive
3. Remove the keyboard
4. Remove the hinge
5. Remove the display.
NOTICE: To avoid damaging the palm rest assembly, you must first remove the display
assembly.
6. Turn the computer over.
7. Remove the nine 20-mm screws (labeled with a "circle P") that secure the palm rest assembly to the
computer.
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