CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer.
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.
Turn the computer over and remove the six M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the
computer base.
Turn the computer over and remove the seven screws from the top of the
palm rest.
NOTICE: Pull on the plastic tab on top of the connector to avoid damaging the connector.
Push the black tab away from the system board connector to disconnect
the touch pad cable. Use the plastic tab to pull the touch pad cable away
from the system board connector.
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palm rest
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M2.5 x 2-mm screws (3) and M2 x 3-mm screws (4)
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touch pad cable
NOTICE: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest.
Starting at the top of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm
rest from the computer base by lifting the inside of the palm rest while
pushing in on the outside.
Replacing the Palm Rest
Align the palm rest with the computer base and gently snap it into place.
Connect the touch pad cable to the connector on the system board and
push the black tab towards the connector.
Replace the seven screws on the top of the palm rest.
Turn the computer over and replace the six screws in the computer base.
