Touchpad
Removing the touchpad
Prerequisites
1. Follow the procedure in Before working inside your computer.
NOTE: Ensure that your computer is in Service Mode. For more information see, step 6 in Before working inside your
computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Remove the speakers.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the touchpad and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the four screws (M1.6x2) that secure the touchpad bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Lift the touchpad bracket off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Open the latch and disconnect the touchpad cable from the system board.
4. Remove the two screws (M2x1.8) that secure the touchpad to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Lift the touchpad, along with its 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 process.
About this task
The following image(s) indicate the location of the touchpad and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Removing and installing components
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