Service Manual

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13. Use the blue pull tab to disconnect the wireless catcher cable from the system board.
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14. Lift on the lever to disconnect the speaker cable from the system board.
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15. Use the black pull tab to disconnect the touch pad cable from the system board.
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16. Lift up on the lever to disconnect the contactless smart-card cable from the system board.
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17. Lift on the lever to disconnect the fingerprint reader cable from the system board (optional).
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18. Remove the silk-screen bar.
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19. Lift the left side of the palm rest, then push in on the right side to release the palm rest, then gently lift it from the computer.
Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly
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1. Angle and connect the right side of the palm rest, then lower and snap the left side into place.
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2. Replace the right speaker (see Replacing the Right-Speaker and Fingerprint Reader Cover).
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3. Replace the silk-screen bar.
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screws M2.5 x 5 (4)
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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.
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palm rest
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suspend switch cable
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fingerprint reader cable
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speaker cable
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touch pad cable
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CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information 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.