Dell Alienware M11x R3 Service Manual - Page 34

Back to Contents Page Palm Rest Assembly Alienware® M11x R3 Service Manual Removing the Palm Rest Assembly Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly WARNING: 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 at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on your computer). CAUTION: Only a certified service technician should perform repairs on your computer. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell™ is not covered by your warranty. CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery Pack) before working inside the computer. Removing the Palm Rest Assembly 1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin. 2. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover). 3. Remove the battery pack (see Removing the Battery Pack). 4. Follow the instructions from step 4 to step 6 in Removing the Hard Drive. 5. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)). 6. Remove the nine screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base. 7. Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible. 8. Remove the hinge cover (see Removing the Hinge Cover). 9. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard). CAUTION: Pull the pull-tabs on top of the connectors to avoid damage to the connectors. 10. Lift the connector latches and pull the pull-tabs to disconnect the touch pad cable and status light board cable from their connectors on the system board. 11. Remove the three screws that secure the palm rest assembly to the computer base.