About this task
The following images indicate the location of the touchpad and provide a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Peel the tape that secures the touchpad to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Open the latch and disconnect the touchpad flexible flat cable from the connector on the system board.
3. For computers shipped with downfiring speakers, remove the two screws (M2x2) and the four screws (M1.6x2.5) that
secure the touchpad to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
4. For computers shipped with upfiring speakers, remove the four screws (M2x2) and the five screws (M1.6x2.5) that secure
the touchpad to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Lift the touchpad, along with the touchpad flexible flat 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.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the touchpad and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Removing and installing components
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