Replacing 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.
Topics:
• Procedure
• Post-requisites
Procedure
1. Place the touchpad on the palm-rest assembly.
2. Align the screw holes on the touchpad with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
3. Replace the screws that secure the touchpad to the palm-rest assembly.
4. Adhere the pieces of tape that secure the touchpad to the palm-rest assembly.
5. Slide the touch-pad cable into the respective connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
Post-requisites
1. Replace the status-light board.
2. Replace the battery.
3. Replace the base cover.
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