TouchPad cable
NOTE: The TouchPad spare part kit does not include the TouchPad cable. The TouchPad cable is available
using spare part number 933467-001.
Before removing the TouchPad cable, follow these steps:
1. Shut down 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 all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by rst unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and
then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the optical drive (see Optical drive on page 24).
5. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 25).
6. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 27).
Remove the TouchPad cable:
1. Release the ZIF connector (1) to which TouchPad cable is connected, and then disconnect
the TouchPad cable from the system board.
2. Release the ZIF connector (2) to which TouchPad cable is connected, and then disconnect
the TouchPad cable from the TouchPad.
3. Detach the TouchPad cable (3) from the keyboard/top cover. (The TouchPad cable is attached to
the keyboard/top cover with double-sided adhesive.)
4. Remove the TouchPad cable.
Reverse this procedure to install the TouchPad cable.
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