Introduction
In this guide, we will be revealing on how to remove and replace the Palm Rest Replacement on the Dell Alienware 13.
What you need
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Remove (2) 5 mm Phillips head screws attaching the small access panel to the base using a Phillips # 1 screwdriver.
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Tool used on this step:Heavy-Duty Spudger$4.99
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Remove the small access panel using a heavy duty spudger.
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Lift the latches and disconnect the keyboard and keyboard-backlight cables from the system board
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Remove the screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base.
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Lift the computer base slightly and push the release tabs on the palm-rest assembly until it pops out.
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Turn the computer over and open the display as far as possible.
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Using a plastic scribe, pry up along the edges of the palm-rest assembly.
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Gently lift the palm-rest assembly and turn it over.
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Lift the connector latch and disconnect the power-button board cable from the system board.
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Remove the Keyboard.
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Remove the power-button board.
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Remove the status-light board.
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Remove the touchpad.
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Replace the touchpad.
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Replace the status-light board.
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Replace the power-button board.
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Replace the keyboard.
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Connect the power-button board cable to the system board.
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Align the palm-rest assembly on the computer base and snap it into place.
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Close the display and turn the computer over.
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Replace the screws that secure the palm-rest assembly to the computer base.
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Connect the keyboard cable and the keyboard-backlight cable to the system board.
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Ask FixBot
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
