Lenovo X230 - Manual (Page 98)

Removing the palm rest
To remove the palm rest, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer; then disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer. Wait for
three to five minutes, till the inside of the computer cools.
2. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.
3. Remove the battery. See “Replacing the battery” on page 67.
4. Remove the keyboard. See “Replacing the keyboard” on page 76.
5. Remove the screws that secure the palm rest.
6. Turn the computer over and open the display. Detach the flip-lock ZIF connector 1 , then remove
the palm rest cable 2 .
7. Lift the palm rest up and remove it.
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