2. Install the
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After working inside your computer
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Touchpad
Removing the touchpad
Prerequisites
Before working inside your computer
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2. Remove the
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3. Remove the
or
, whichever is applicable.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the touchpad and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Open the latch of the touchpad connector on the system board and disconnect the touchpad cable from the system board.
2. Open the latch of the touchpad connector on the touchpad and disconnect the touchpad cable from the touchpad.
3. Peel off the adhesive tape from the touchpad bracket.
4. Remove the three screws (M1.6x2) that secure the touchpad bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Lift the touchpad bracket off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
6. Remove the two screws (M2x1.8) that secure the touchpad to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
7. Lift the touchpad slightly off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
8. Slide the touchpad down and lift it off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Installing the touchpad
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation process.
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Removing and installing components
