Removing Dell Inspiron 1150 Palm Rest

Place the laptop upside down on a clean, flat surface.

Locate the battery release button with the padlock symbol above it.

Slide the battery release button towards the padlock symbol and hold it there. Note that the button is spring loaded and will return if released.

Gently remove the battery from the side of the laptop.

Place laptop upside down on a clean flat surface.

Remove 2ea M2.5 x 5 mm screws.

Pull the HDD from main body of the laptop.

Place laptop upsid down on a clean flat work surface.

Remove the Philips M2.5 x 8 mm screw

Loosen the screw that holds the memory compartment closed

remove the memory module compartment cover

Press the Optical Drive release lever to the right and the optical drive should slide out of the case

Use a spudger to lift the notched right edge of the hinge cover, and pry it loose

Lift the hinge cover off and set aside

Remove 4ea M2 x 3mm keyboard screws

Lift up keyboard from the rear to expose the connector below

Disconnect the keyboard ribbon cable from the mother board

Remove 1ea M2.5 x 8mm screw holding the EMI shield in place

Remove the EMI shield to expose the LCD ribbon cable

Gently pull up on the tab to disconnect the ribbon cable from the main board

Close the lid carefully and remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the rear of the case

Remove 2e M2.5 x 5mm screws from each hinge bracket

The Display Assembly can now be lifted free of the laptop body

Position the computer upside down.

Remove the twelve M2.5 x 8-mm screws.

Remove the M2.5 x 4-mm screw from the battery bay

Position the computer keyboard side up.

Remove the two M2.5 x 5-mm screws from the top of the palm rest.

Disconnect the mouse pad cable from the main board.

Separate the palm rest from the base by lifting its inside edge. Start at the back center.