Remove the nine 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 two screws securing the top of the
palm rest.
Disconnect the touch pad connector and the device status lights LED
connector from the system board.
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.
1
screws (2)
2
palm rest
3
touch pad connector
4
device status lights LED connector
5
display hinge screw
Moving from left to right, carefully lift the palm rest along the rear edge,
near the hinge brackets, then gently lift the palm rest 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.
Align the palm rest with the base of the computer and gently snap it into
place.
Connect the touch pad connector and the device status lights LED
connector to the system board.
Replace the two screws on the top of the palm rest.
Turn the computer over and replace the nine screws on the bottom of the
computer to secure the palm rest.
