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This guide will walk you through the steps necessary to replace your track pad. There are multiple small screws and delicate parts, so take your time and stay organized.
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Remove the screen portion from the keyboard.
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Turn over the keyboard and use the plastic pry tool to remove the two adhesive backed rubber pads furthest from the hinge.
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Remove ten total screws from the back cover with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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8 screws 4.25mm in length with 4.00mm diameter heads.
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2 screws 6.00mm in length with 4.00mm diameter heads.
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Use the plastic opening tool to separate the front and back halves of the keyboard.
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Use an opening tool to remove/peel off the adhesive tape from the trackpad electrical connector
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Use an opening tool to flip/pop the switch holding down the electric connector to the keyboard.
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Use the fine tip tweezers to remove the electrical connector for the trackpad. Pull gently.
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To free the retainer, remove the 2 mount screws, 3.50mm length and 4.90mm diameter heads, with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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To free the trackpad, remove the 2 mount screws, 3.50mm length and 4.90mm diameter heads, with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Use a pair of fine tip tweezers to remove the adhesive metallic strap holding the trackpad to the keyboard.
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Gently remove the trackpad from the keyboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.