Installing the touchpad
CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
The following images indicate the location of the touchpad and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.
Steps
1. Align and place the touchpad, along with the touchpad flexible flat cable, in the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Align the screw holes on the touchpad to the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Replace the two screws (M2x2) and the four screws (M1.6x2.5) to secure the touchpad to the palm-rest and keyboard
assembly.
4. Connect the touchpad flexible flat cable to the connector on the system board and close the latch.
5. Adhere the tape to secure the touchpad to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
Next steps
1. Install the 3-cell battery or the 4-cell battery, whichever applicable.
2. Install the base cover.
3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.
Power-adapter port
Removing the power-adapter port
CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
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