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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Dell Inspiron N5040 Palmrest Removal

1. Before removing the Palm Rest:
  • Ensure that the work surface is level and protected to prevent either the surface or the computer from being scratched.
  • Make sure the system is powered off by either shutting down the system through the operating system or by manually holding the power button.
  • Ensure that all attached devices are powered off.
  • Disconnect all external cables from the computer.
  • Remove the Battery  from the system.
  • Remove the Keyboard  from the system.
  • Remove the Optical Drive  from the system.
2. Turn the system over and remove the eleven screws securing the palm rest.








3. Lift up to open the power button board cable securing clip.








4. Disconnect the power button board cable.








5. Lift up to open the touch pad data cable securing clip.








6. Disconnect the touch pad data cable.








7. Remove the two screws securing the palm rest to the system.








8. Gently pry along the edges of the palm rest.








9. Lift up the palm rest from the system and remove.








10. Complete.


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