3. Detach the touchpad cable (3) from the computer. The touchpad cable is attached to the computer 
with double-sided adhesive.
4. Remove the touchpad cable.
To replace the touchpad cable, reverse the removal procedures.
Touchpad
To remove the touchpad, use this procedure and illustration.
Table 5-13
Touchpad description and part number
Description Spare part number
Touchpad
NOTE: The touchpad spare part kit does not include the touchpad cable. The touchpad cable is 
included in the Cable Kit, spare part number N96922-001.
N96456-001
Before removing the touchpad, follow these steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 39).
2. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 39).
3. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 41).
4. Remove the touchpad cable (see Touchpad cable on page 67).
Remove the touchpad:
1. Remove the four Phillips M2.0 × 2.0 broadhead screws (1) that secure the touchpad to the computer.
2. Remove the three Phillips M1.6 × 2.0 screws (2) that secure the touchpad to the computer.
3. Remove the grounding tape (3) that secures the touchpad to the computer.
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