Touchpad cable
NOTE: The touchpad cable is available using spare part number L56906-001.
Before removing the touchpad cable, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is o or in Hibernation, turn
the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power from the computer by rst unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet, and then
unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4. Remove the bottom cover (see Bottom cover on page 32).
5. Remove the battery (see Battery on page 36).
Remove the touchpad cable:
1. Release the ZIF connector (1) to which touchpad cable is connected, and then disconnect
the touchpad cable from the system board.
2. Release the ZIF connector (2) to which touchpad cable is connected, and then disconnect
the touchpad cable from the touchpad.
3. Detach the touchpad cable (3) from the keyboard/top cover. (The touchpad cable is attached to
the keyboard/top cover with adhesive.)
4. Remove the touchpad cable.
Reverse this procedure to install the touchpad cable.
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