Dell Vostro 500 (Mid 2009) - Manual (Page 32)

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 connector
11. 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.
1. Align the palm rest with the base of the computer and gently snap it into place.
2. Connect the touch pad connector and the device status lights connector to the system board.
3. Replace the two screws on the top of the palm rest.
4. Turn the computer over and replace the nine screws on the bottom of the computer to secure the palm rest.
5. Replace the display assembly (see Replacing the Display Assembly ).
6. Connect the speaker cable and button board cable to the system board.
7. Replace the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology (see Replacing the Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless
Technology ).
8. Replace the keyboard (see Replacing the Keyboard ).
9. Replace the center control cover (see Replacing the Center Control Cover ).