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    Dell Studio 1555 is it easily possible to replace the palm rest?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by lottdod_1999, Jul 30, 2009.

  1. lottdod_1999

    lottdod_1999 Notebook Evangelist

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    I came back to my computer today and for no explicable reason there was a little tiny hole in the palm rest (The silver part beneath the keyboard). Ugly as hell.
     
    lottdod_1999, Jul 30, 2009
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    I will, but the best way to describe the hole is if you look at the mic hole (the two holes on each side of the webcam at the top of the monitor bezel). Basically that size, ugly and in the middle of my palmrest on the right side.
    I put one of the stickers that came with it back on that spot..
     
    lottdod_1999, Jul 30, 2009
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  4. Mastershroom

    Mastershroom wat

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    That's definitely weird...what could puncture a hole that small?

    Anyway, the palmrest is pretty easy, but slightly tedious to replace. You have to remove the display panel first, and make sure you keep track of where all your screws come from.
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 30, 2009
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    Does dell allow you to change the palmrest under warranty or do you have to return the notebook to the depot.
     
    iLLuSi0N, Aug 23, 2009
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    The palmrest is a user-replaceable part. Just make sure you don't damage anything in the process, but it's a pretty straightforward procedure anyway. As I said before, just take your time, follow Dell's instructions, and keep track of which screws come from what part.
     
    Mastershroom, Aug 24, 2009
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