Dell Inspiron 5593, Service Manual

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Touchpad
Removing the touchpad
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow
the steps in Before working inside your computer . After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After
working inside your computer . For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance .
Prerequisites
1. Remove the base cover .
2. Remove the battery .
Procedure
1. Open the latch and disconnect the touchpad cable from the system board.
2. Remove the three screws (M1.6x2) that secure the touchpad bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Lift the touchpad bracket off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. Remove the two screws (M1.6x2) that secure the touchpad to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Slide and lift the touchpad off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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