Palm Rest
1. Remove the hard drive.
2. Remove the keyboard.
3. Remove the display assembly and hinge covers.
4. Turn the computer over and remove the three M2.5 x 12-mm screws labeled "circle P."
1
right hinge cover
2
left hinge cover
NOTICE: Disconnect the computer and any attached devices from electrical outlets, and remove any installed batteries.
NOTICE: To avoid ESD, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer.
NOTICE: Read "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer" before performing the following procedure.
NOTICE: You must remove the display assembly before you remove the palm rest; the display hinges pass through the back of the palm rest.