Inspiron 7501 Service Manual

Removing the power button and optional fingerprint reader

1. Remove the transparent adhesive cover over the fingerprint reader.
2. Lift the latch, and disconnect the fingerprint-reader board cable, if installed, from the connector on the palm-rest assembly.
   NOTE Remove the fingerprint-reader board cable and keep it aside as it is already disconnected from the other end.
3. Unplug the power-button cable from the fingerprint-reader board on the palm-rest assembly.
4. Remove the single screw (M1.6x2.5), and lift the bracket.
5. Remove the single screw (M1.6x2.5) that secures the power button with optional fingerprint reader to the palm-rest assembly.
6. Lift the power button with optional fingerprint reader, along with the fingerprint reader cable, off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.