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3. Detach the touchpad cable (3) from the top cover/keyboard. (The touchpad cable is attached to the top
cover/keyboard with double-sided adhesive.)
4. Remove the touchpad cable.
Reverse this procedure to install the touchpad cable.
Touchpad
To remove the touchpad, use this procedure and illustration.
Table 5-12 Touchpad descriptions and part numbers
Description Spare part number
Touchpad:
NOTE: The touchpad spare part kit does not include the touchpad bracket or the touchpad cable. The touchpad bracket is not available as
a spare component. The touchpad cable is available using spare part number N09640-001
In natural silver finish N09642-001
In nightfall black finish N09641-001
Before removing the touchpad, follow these steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 34 ).
2. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 34 ).
3. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 36 ).
4. Remove the touchpad cable (see Touchpad cable on page 60 ).
Remove the touchpad:
1. Release the black plastic film (1) that covers the touchpad screws.
Touchpad 61