Dell Alienware M11x (Early 2010) - Manual (Page 31)

10. Using a plastic scribe carefully pry out the palm rest assembly along the rear edge and then ease the palm rest assembly from the computer base.
11. Hold the palm rest assembly perpendicular to the computer base and disconnect the Alienware logo light cable from the connector on the status light
board.
12. Lift the palm rest assembly off the computer base.
Replacing the Palm Rest Assembly
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin .
2. Connect the Alienware logo light cable to the connector on the status light board.
3. Align the palm rest assembly on the computer base and gently snap the palm rest assembly into place.
4. Replace the four screws that secure the palm rest assembly to the computer base.
5. Connect the touch pad cable and status light board cable to their connectors on the system board and, press down on the locking tabs to secure the
cables.
1 status light board cable connector 2 touch pad cable connector
3 screws (4)
1 Alienware logo light cable
CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm rest assembly from the computer base to avoid damage to the palm rest assembly.