Introduction
In this guide we will show you how to properly, and safely, remove and replace your laptops track pad.
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Use the plastic opening tool to gently pry around the four sides of the back panel until the panel is fully released.
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Using a pointed metal spudger, pull the tiny switch on top of the ribbon cable port away from the wire insertion to unlock it. Then gently remove the ribbon cable that connects the trackpad to the motherboard.
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Using a JIS #0 screwdriver, unscrew the three 4 mm screws securing the trackpad in place.
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Using the JIS #0 screwdriver, unscrew the two 4mm screws that hold the metal clicking mechanism in place.
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Gently lift the metal click bar off of the trackpad.
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Lift the trackpad with the pointed metal spudger from any side to free the trackpad from its position.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
