3. Detach the backlight cable (3) from the touchpad. (The backlight cable is attached to the touchpad with
double-sided adhesive.)
4. Remove the seven Phillips PM1.5 × 2.1 screws (4) that secure the touchpad to the computer.
5. Remove the touchpad (5).
Reverse this procedure to install the touchpad.
Card reader cable
To remove the card reader cable, use this procedure and illustration.
NOTE: The card reader cable is included in the Cable Kit, spare part number N09289-001.
Before removing the card reader cable, follow these steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 41).
2. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 41).
3. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 43).
Remove the card reader cable:
1. Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the card reader cable is connected, and then disconnect the card
reader cable from the system board.
2. Release the ZIF connector (2) to which the card reader cable is connected, and then disconnect the card
reader cable from the card reader.
Card reader cable
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