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Installing the palm-rest assembly

CAUTION:The information in this installation section is intended for authorized service technicians only.

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.

About this task

NOTE:The replacement palm-rest assembly comes preassembled with these components:
  • Palm rest
  • Touchpad
  • Haptic touch-panel module
  • Keyboard-control board
The following image indicates the location of the palm-rest assembly and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Figure 1. Palm-rest assembly
Image: Palm-rest assembly

Steps

Place the palm-rest assembly on a flat surface.

Next steps

  1. Install the power button with fingerprint reader.
  2. Install the keyboard.
  3. Install the speakers.
  4. Install the system board.
    NOTE:The system board can be installed along with the solid state drive.
  5. Install the Type-C bracket.
  6. Install the heat sink.
  7. Install the fans.
  8. Install the battery.
  9. Install the base cover.
  10. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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