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Inspiron 14 7445 2-in-1 Owner's Manual

Installing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly

CAUTION:The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the palm-rest and keyboard assembly and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Figure 1. Installing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly
Image: Installing the palm-rest and keyboard assembly

Steps

Place the palm-rest and keyboard assembly on a clean and flat surface.

Next steps

  1. Install the system board.
    NOTE: The system board can be installed with the heat sink attached.
  2. Install the display assembly.
  3. Install the touchpad.
  4. Install the power button or the power button with fingerprint reader, whichever is applicable.
  5. Install the fan.
  6. Install the speakers.
  7. Install the I/O board.
  8. Install the M.2 2230 solid-state drive.
  9. Install the wireless card.
  10. Install the battery.
  11. Install the base cover.
  12. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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