Replacing the palm rest – Dell Latitude D530 (Early 2008) User Manual
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8.
Use the touch pad connector tab to disconnect the touch pad connector from the system board.
9.
Starting at the back center of the palm rest, use your fingers to separate the palm rest from the computer base by gently lifting up the palm rest while
pressing down on the back of the computer base.
Replacing the Palm Rest
1.
Align the palm rest with the bottom plastics and gently snap it into place.
2.
Reconnect the touch pad connector to the system board.
3.
Replace the four M2.5 x 5-mm screws on the top of the palm rest.
4.
Turn the computer upside-down, and replace the 14 M2.5 x 8-mm screws on the bottom of the computer.
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1 M2.5 x 5-mm screws (4)
1 touch pad connector 2 tab
CAUTION:
Before you begin the following procedure, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE:
To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such
as the back panel) on the computer.
NOTICE:
To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see
Before Working Inside Your Computer
) before working inside the
computer.