Dell I17RN-5296BK Laptop User Manual


 
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4. Remove case screws CS5 and CS6.
These screws are on the edge of the heat sink opening.
5. Disconnect the speaker wiring harness from connector JP16 (see
Figure 4-29).
This wiring harness also contains wiring for the touch pad and the touch pad
buttons.
6. Remove the palmrest assembly from the base assembly.
Start at the right rear of the computer and move forward around the com-
puter. Carefully lift the palmrest assembly up and pull it forward to release
the hidden tabs spaced around the sides and front.
When replacing the palmrest assembly, orient the assembly in its original posi-
tion on the base assembly and press firmly near each tab until the palmrest
assembly snaps into place. Start at the front, to align those tabs first. Make sure
all the tabs are aligned.