Back to Contents PagePalm RestDell™ Vostro™ A90 Service ManualRemoving the Palm RestReplacing the Palm RestRemoving the Palm Rest1. Follow the instructions in Before You Begin.2. Remove the module cover (see Removing the Module Cover).3. Remove the keyboard (see Removing the Keyboard).4. Turn the computer over and remove the left and right rubber bumpers.5. Remove the nine screws from the computer base.6. Turn the computer over and remove the seven screws from the top of the palm rest.7. Disconnect the Bluetooth card cable, touch pad cable, and the power button cable from the respective system board connectors.CAUTION: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety bestpractices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.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.1 left rubber bumper 2 screw (9)3 right rubber bumper