Replacing 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.
Procedure
1. Slide the touchpad into the slot on the palm-rest assembly.
2. Replace the two screws (M1.6x2) that secure the touchpad to the palm-rest assembly.
3. Align the screw holes on the touchpad bracket with the screw holes on the palm-rest assembly.
4. Replace the three screws (M2x3) that secure the touchpad bracket to the palm-rest assembly.
5. Adhere the tape that secures the touchpad bracket to the palm-rest assembly.
6. Adhere the tapes that secure the touch-pad assembly to the palm-rest assembly.
7. Slide the touchpad cable into the connector on the system board and close the latches to secure the cable.
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