Remove the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology, if installed
(see Removing the Bluetooth Card).
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the Bluetooth cable connector from the system board connector.
Remove the sixteen M2.5 x 8-mm screws from the bottom of the
computer.
NOTE: The screw locations may vary slightly from the image shown below.
Turn the computer over and remove the six M2.0 x 3-mm screws that
secure the top of the palm rest.
Disconnect the touch pad connector from the system board.
1
palm rest
2
computer base
3
touch pad connector
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.
Starting at the right hinge bracket, lift the palm rest along the right edge,
then gently raise the palm rest up to remove it from the computer.
Replacing the Palm Rest
CAUTION: Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: Ensure that the touch pad cable and the cable for the Bluetooth card with wireless technology are properly routed before snapping the palm rest into place.
Align the palm rest with the base of the computer and gently snap it into
place.
Connect the touch pad connector to the system board.
Replace the six M2.0 x 3-mm screws on the top of the palm rest.
Turn the computer over and replace the sixteen M2.5 x 8-mm screws on
the bottom of the computer to secure the palm rest.
