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Dell Inspiron 17R-N7010 Palm Rest Replacement

What you need

  1. Dell Inspiron 17R-N7010 Palm Rest Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Flip over the laptop so the back is facing upwards.

    • Locate the battery compartment.

    • Make sure your laptop is turned off before disassembly.

  2. Dell Inspiron 17R-N7010 Palm Rest Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Slide both locks away from the center of the battery.

    • After you hear a click, pull out the battery.

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    • Remove the four screws from the back panel.

    • Flip the laptop over and open it to view the keyboard.

    • Disconnect the keyboard from the laptop by lifting up the latch holding the ribbon cable in place.

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    • Close the laptop and flip it over so the bottom is facing upwards.

    • Remove the two screws from the small panel.

    • Remove the small back panel.

    • Slide the CD drive out of the laptop.

    • Remove the three screws from the CD drive slot.

  5. Dell Inspiron 17R-N7010 Palm Rest Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • This step is tricky and can feel like you are breaking the laptop. Follow the next steps with caution to avoid damaging the laptop.

    • Remove the top cover by inserting a spudger under the surface.

    • Working clockwise, pry upwards with the spudger to detach the clips.

  6. Dell Inspiron 17R-N7010 Palm Rest Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell Inspiron 17R-N7010 Palm Rest Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Disconnect the ribbon cables.

    • Remove the cover to access the inner hardware of the laptop.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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