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About this task
The following images indicate the location of the touchpad and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Open the latch and disconnect the touchpad cable from the system board.
2. Remove the three (M1.6x2) screws 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. Peel the tapes that secure the touchpad to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Remove the two (M2x2) screws that secure the touchpad to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
6. Lift the touchpad, along with the touchpad cable, 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 procedure.
Removing and installing components
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