Remove the touchpad cable:
1. Release the ZIF connector (1) to which the touchpad cable is connected, and then disconnect the touchpad
cable from the system board.
2. Release the ZIF connector (2) to which the touchpad cable is connected, and then disconnect the touchpad
cable from the touchpad.
3. Detach the touchpad cable (3) from the top cover/keyboard. (The touchpad cable is attached to the top
cover/keyboard with double-sided adhesive.)
4. Remove the touchpad cable (4).
Reverse this procedure to install the touchpad cable
Touchpad
To remove the touchpad, use this procedure and illustration.
Table 5-13
Touchpad description and part numbers
Description Spare part number
Touchpad
NOTE: The touchpad spare part kit does not include the touchpad bracket or touchpad cable. The touchpad
bracket is not available as a spare part component. The touchpad cable is available using spare part number
M45458-001.
M45480-001
Before removing the touchpad, follow these steps:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (see Preparation for disassembly on page 29).
2. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 29).
3. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 31).
Remove the touchpad:
Touchpad
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