Manuals

Palm Rest: Dell Inspiron 6000 Service Manual

Back to Contents Page

Palm Rest

Dell Inspiron™ 6000 Service Manual

Removing the Palm Rest

Replacing the Palm Rest

Removing the Palm Rest

CAUTION: Before you perform the following procedures, see the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as the back panel) on the computer.

NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer.

Follow the instructions in "Preparing to Work Inside the Computer."
Remove the Mini PCI card (if applicable) and the optical drive.
Remove the hard drive.
Remove the hinge cover.
Remove the keyboard.
Remove the display assembly.
Turn the computer over and remove the thirteen M2.5 x 8-mm screws from the computer base.

1

M2.5 x 8-mm screws (13)

Turn the computer top-side up and remove the M2.5 x 5-mm screw and loosen the captive screw from the palm rest.

1

captive screw

2

M2.5 x 5-mm screw (1)

Disconnect the touch-pad connector from the system board.

1

palm rest

2

touch-pad connector

Lift the palm rest and remove it from the computer.

Replacing the Palm Rest

Align the palm rest with the computer base, and connect the touch-pad connector to the system board.
Replace the M2.5 x 5-mm screw and tighten the captive screw.
Turn the computer over and replace the thirteen M2.5 x 8-mm screws.
Perform steps 2 through 6 in "Removing the Palm Rest" in reverse order.

Back to Contents Page

Prices and specifications are correct at date of publication but subject to availability or change without notice. Photos for illustrative purposes only - actual items may differ from photo. Dell cannot be responsible for errors in typography or photography. Offers limited to 5 systems per customer per day. Prices and offers listed online are only valid for online purchases through Dell´s web store.

*Finance and hire facilities are available from Dell Capital Services (provided by GE Capital Solutions Limited) to UK customers who intend to use the equipment for business purposes only. All applications are subject to status, acceptance by Dell Capital Services, and credit scoring is used when assessing an application. An automatic credit scoring system may be used. The prices shown are not binding on Dell Capital Services and may vary without notice. Documentation fee applies. All products may be subject to different promotional offers and such offers may change without prior notice. The Terms and Conditions of finance and hire and a written quotation are available upon request. Finance available from Dell Capital Services (provided by GE Capital Solutions Limited) - 2630 The Quadrant, Aztec West, Bristol BS32 4GQ Registered in England and Wales No. 06299476 Registered Office: Meridian, Trinity Square, 23/59 Staines Road, Hounslow, Middlesex. TW3 3HF Prices excl. VAT. Max. order value £75,000 All applications are subject to status, acceptance by Dell Capital Services, and credit scoring is used when assessing an application. An automatic credit scoring system may be used. The prices shown are not binding on Dell Capital Services and may vary without notice. Documentation fee applies. Any promotional offer may change without prior notice. The Terms and Conditions of Hire and a written quotation are available upon request.

Free Shipping Conditions apply*:
Vostro Ships Fast : All systems qualify for free shipping
Vostro Non - Ships Fast : Systems over £379 EX VAT (€429 EX VAT ) qualify for free shipping
Latitude Laptops & OptiPlex Desktops: All Systems qualify for free shipping

The Ships Fast program offers selected systems that are available for delivery in 2 business days (Excludes Saturdays, Sundays & Bank holidays) following the date of payment clearance. Delivery estimate of 2 Business days is for UK mainland only, please allow 2-3 extra days for deliveries to Northern Ireland and UK Islands. Any delivery dates specified are estimates and delivery within 2 business days of payment clearance is NOT guaranteed. Delivery times of Dell products are subject to availability of systems and delay in delivery of goods is sometimes outside Dell's control. Accessories may dispatch separately and may arrive after your system. Dell shall not be liable for any losses, costs, damages, charges, or expenses caused by any delay in delivery of the goods. Dell's general Terms and Conditions of sale apply and are available on www.dell.co.uk