Dell XPS 14Z (L412z): Palm-Rest Assembly
Palm-Rest Assembly: Dell XPS 14Z (L412z)
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Palm-Rest Assembly
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" on page 15) before working inside the computer.
Removing the Palm-Rest Assembly
1
Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7.
2
Remove the system board (see "Removing the System Board" on page 45).
3
Remove the keyboard (see "Removing the Keyboard" on page 58).
4
Remove the speakers (see "Removing the Speakers" on page 61).
5
Remove the power-button board (see "Removing the Power-Button Board"
on page 51).
6
Remove the display-converter board (see "Removing the Display-
Converter Board" on page 39).
7
Remove the hall-sensor board (see "Removing the Hall-Sensor Board" on
page 35).
8
Remove the display assembly (see "Removing the Display Assembly" on
page 68).
9
Lift the display assembly off the palm-rest assembly.
CAUTION: Carefully separate the palm-rest assembly from the display assembly
to avoid damage to the display assembly.
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Replacing the Palm-Rest Assembly
1
Follow the instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 7.
2
Replace the display assembly (see "Replacing the Display Assembly" on
page 69).
3
Replace the hall-sensor board (see "Replacing the Hall-Sensor Board" on
page 37).
4
Replace the display-converter board (see "Replacing the Display-Converter
Board" on page 40).
5
Replace the power-button board (see "Replacing the Power-Button Board"
on page 52).
6
Replace the speakers (see "Replacing the Speakers" on page 64).
7
Replace the keyboard (see "Replacing the Keyboard" on page 59).
8
Replace the system board (see "Replacing the System Board" on page 48).
CAUTION: Before turning on the computer, replace all screws and ensure that no
stray screws remain inside the computer. Failure to do so may result in damage to
the computer.
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