Dell Inspiron Mini 12 (1210, Late 2008) - Manual (Page 32)

7. Disconnect the Bluetooth card cable, touch pad cable, the power button board cable, and speaker cable from the respective system board connectors.
8. Starting at the top of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the computer base by lifting the inside of the palm rest while
pushing in on the outside.
9. To replace the palm rest, route the antenna cables and display cable along the routing guides.
10. Connect the antenna cables to the Mini-Card.
11. Connect the Bluetooth card cable, touch pad cable, the power button cable, and speaker cable to the respective system board connectors.
12. Align the palm rest with the computer base and gently snap it into place.
13. Turn the computer over and replace the 16 M2.5x 5-mm screws on the computer base.
14. Replace the keyboard. See Replacing the Keyboard .
15. Replace the hinge cover. See Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9. .
16. Slide the battery into the battery bay, until it clicks in place and slide the battery-lock latch towards the lock position.
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1 speaker cable 2 power button board cable
3 antenna cables (2) 4 palm rest
5 touch pad cable 6 bluetooth card cable
NOTICE: Carefully separate the palm rest from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest.