Dell Alienware 13 R3 User Manual

Removing the touchpad
NOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and follow the steps
in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in After working inside your
computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Topics:
• Prerequisites
• Procedure
Prerequisites
1. Remove the base cover.
2. Remove the
wireless card.
3. Remove the solid-state drive.
4. Remove the rear-I/O cover.
5. Remove the computer base.
6. Remove the battery.
Procedure
1. Open the latches and disconnect the touch-pad cable from the system board and touch pad.
2. Peel off the touch-pad cable from the touch-pad bracket.
3. Open the latch and disconnect the touch-pad buttons cable from the touch pad.
4. Remove the five screws (M2x3) that secure the touch-pad bracket to the palm-rest assembly.
5. Using a plastic scribe, lift the touch-pad bracket off the palm-rest assembly.
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Dell Alienware 13 R3 Specifications

General

Brand	Dell
Model	Alienware 13 R3
Category	Laptop
Language	English