Is there a simple way to get the palmrest off? Maybe a full disassembly guide?

I have a 8pin Bluetooth chip coming in and I want to put it in.

What is the simplest way to access that area. I don't want to take out every single screw to learn (unless that's how ).

 

I think it would be easier to help you if you told us what laptop you have...

 

I can't believe I forgot lol.

7811

 

If you are installing a miniPCI bluetooth card then there are only five screws you need to undo. The screws will remain in the lid so you shouldn't lose them.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=25840&stc=1&d=1224728563

This is what the inside of the compartment looks like: http://forum.notebookreview.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=25841&stc=1&d=1224728563

And the PCI cards go here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=25842&stc=1&d=1224728563 You can see that one of the miniPCI slots is occupied by the Intel 5100 Wireless 80211a/b/g/n card

 

I actually found, bought, and am importing the correct internal bluetooth adapter right now.

That's why I need to get under the palmrest. I really need to be more specific.

 

bg,
Seems you've been down this path recently... http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=4046275

Were you successful in finding a source for the bluetooth widget and cable? If so, where did you get them and what was the cost? And since you are going in that direction, I guess you can ignore my previous post.

 

I cannot make links yet, so go to eBay and search for the item number 270289447988.

From that post you linked, and a couple of others I found... I found it. Took me 2 hours of searching to find one that ALSO included the cable and was not pre-soldered for the HP it's normally made for.

 

bg, you hit post 10..now u can

 

It's 15 posts, but I am getting close...

tinyurl(DOT)com/66ed6w

There is the link to the guy who has the bluetooth adapters. He seems to have 9 left.

Also, E-Wrecked, you of anyone should know what screws I need to take out to do it the easiest.

 

no idea.. but there was a post on this thread showing how-to. You gotta drop the base screws(just put a piece of tape over each hole as you loosen the screw) then they wont get lost. Pop off the media cover(i believe), then the keyboard, then the palm rest. I like the unscrew & tape method. Then it makes it easier if ya have any leftovers. The palm rest seems like it doesnt want to release, but it will

There's a 6*** FX series disassembly on overclockers forum.. it gave me the basics. But man, its been a while. And most folks are scared of removing the multimedia cover..but that was a breeze.

EDIT: Here's johnksss giving you the 411 http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=298699&page=2#16

and read thru the thread if you need pics.

 

don't you want bluetooth 2.1 and not 2.0?

 

One last post before I go to bed .

Anyway, probably yes... But in all honesty, I don't think it's a huge deal. 2.0 will be fine for quite awhile especially since I will be mainly using this for tethering and headsets.