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Palm Rest
Dell™Inspiron™N4020/N4030ServiceManual
Removing the Palm Rest
Replacing the Palm Rest
Removing the Palm Rest
1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.
2. Remove the battery (see Removing the Battery).
3. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 4 in Removing the Hard Drive.
4. Follow the instructions from step 3 to step 5 in Removing the Optical Drive.
5. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Module Cover).
6. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
7. Remove the six screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base.
8. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).
9. Disconnect the touch pad cable and the power button cable from the connectors on the system board.
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
CAUTION: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
is not covered by your warranty.
CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal
surface (such as a connector on your computer).
CAUTION: To help prevent damage to the system board, remove the main battery (see Removing the Battery) before working inside the
computer.
CAUTION: Pull on the plastic tab on top of the connectors to avoid damaging the connectors.