TouchPad cable
NOTE: The TouchPad spare part kit does not include the TouchPad cable. The TouchPad cable is included in
the Cable Kit, spare part number 917893-001, which also includes the NFC board cable.
Before removing the TouchPad cable, follow these steps:
1. Turn o the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is o or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect the power from the computer by unplugging the power cord from the computer.
3. Disconnect all external devices from the computer.
4. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 27).
5. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 29).
Remove the TouchPad cable:
1. Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the TouchPad cable is attached, and then disconnect
the TouchPad cable from the TouchPad.
2. Release the ZIF connector (2) to which the TouchPad cable is attached, and then disconnect
the TouchPad cable from the card reader board.
3. Detach the TouchPad cable (3) from the TouchPad and card reader board. (The TouchPad cable is
attached to the TouchPad and card reader board with double-sided adhesive at two locations.)
4. Remove the TouchPad cable (4).
Reverse this procedure to install the TouchPad cable.
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