Replacing the touchpadNOTE: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and followthe steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions in Afterworking inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page atwww.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.Topics:• Procedure• Post-requisitesProcedure1. Align the screw holes on the touch pad with the screw holes on the palm rest and keyboard assembly.2. Replace the four screws (M2x2) that secure the touch pad to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.3. Align the screw holes on the touch-pad bracket with the screw holes on the palm rest and keyboard assembly.4. Replace the three screws (M2x3) that secure the touch-pad bracket to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.5. Adhere the tape that secures the touch-pad bracket to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.6. Slide the status-light board cable into the connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.7. Adhere the tape that secures the touch pad to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.8. Slide both ends of the touch-pad cable into their respective connectors on the touch-pad assembly and system board and close thelatches to secure the cable.Post-requisites1. Replace the battery.2. Replace the base cover.32Replacing the touchpad 47
