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This guide contains step-by-step instructions on how to replace the trackpad and surrounding area on a Dell Inspiron 9300 laptop.
To complete this guide, you will need a heavy-duty spudger and a 64-bit driver Kit.
Whether your trackpad is malfunctioning or you simply need to install a new one, following these directions will help you complete the replacement process safely and effectively!
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Remove the battery in to order avoid damaging internal components.
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Remove the twelve 6mm Phillips screws from the bottom of the case.
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Gently pry away the silver bezel above the keyboard and below the display using a spudger.
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Remove the two 5mm Phillips screws retaining the keyboard.
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Pull the keyboard up and toward the monitor to reveal the ribbon cable beneath.
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Firmly grasp the blue tape attached to the keyboard ribbon cable connector and pull upward, away from the motherboard.
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Firmly grasp the blue tape attached to the LCD display ribbon cable connector and pull upward away from the motherboard.
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Remove the two 5mm Phillips screws holding the display hinge on both sides of the laptop.
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Remove the seven 6mm Phillips screws holding the trackpad/palm rest to the motherboard.
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Gently pry the CMOS battery out of its retaining clip using a spudger.
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Remove the low profile connector for the keyboard status lights located next to the video card heat sink using a spudger.
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Remove the trackpad ribbon cable from the motherboard using a spudger.
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Pull up and away on the upper case to remove.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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