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Replacing the touchpad, Procedure, Post-requisites

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Replacing the touchpad WARNING: 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 and place the touchpad into the slot on the palm-rest assembly. 2 Replace the four screws (M2x2.5) that secure the touchpad to the palm-rest assembly. NOTE: Turn the computer over and open the display. Ensure that the touchpad is equally aligned along all four sides. 3 Slide the touchpad cable into the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the touchpad cable. Post-requisites 1 Replace the battery (half-length) or the battery (full-length), whichever applicable. 2 Replace the base cover. 48

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Replacing the touchpad
WARNING: 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 and place the touchpad into the slot on the palm-rest assembly.
2
Replace the four screws (M2x2.5) that secure the touchpad to the palm-rest assembly.
NOTE: Turn the computer over and open the display. Ensure that the touchpad is equally aligned along all four
sides.
3
Slide the touchpad cable into the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the touchpad cable.
Post-requisites
1
Replace the
battery (half-length)
or the
battery (full-length)
, whichever applicable.
2
Replace the
base cover
.
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