Replacing the palm-rest and keyboard
assembly
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the
steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working
inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/
regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
Place the palm rest and keyboard assembly on a flat surface.
Post-requisites
1. Replace the power button with fingerprint reader (optional).
2. Replace the system board.
3. Replace the power-button board.
4. Replace the I/O board.
5. Replace the display assembly.
6. Replace the power-adapter port.
7. Replace the touchpad.
8. Replace the hard drive.
9. Replace the speakers.
10. Replace the wireless card.
11. Replace the solid-state drive/Intel Optane.
12. Replace the fan.
13. Replace the optical-drive connector board.
14. Replace the battery.
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