Dell N5010 Laptop User Manual


 
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Palm Rest
Dell™Inspiron™N5010/M5010ServiceManual
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. Remove the base cover (see Removing the Base Cover).
4. Remove the memory module(s) (see Removing the Memory Module(s)).
5. Remove the optical drive (see Removing the Optical Drive).
6. Remove the four rubber screw caps that cover the screws.
7. Remove the seven screws that secure the palm rest to the computer base.
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: Onlyacertifiedservicetechnicianshouldperformrepairsonyourcomputer.DamageduetoservicingthatisnotauthorizedbyDell™
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.