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Unlike other laptops and computers, the trackpad is a part of the keyboard so it can't really be replaced without replacing the entire keyboard. A much simpler solution that we show in this guide requires the removal and replacement of a small ribbon-like connector.
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Slide pill shaped tab to the other side of the channel.
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Remove battery while keeping the tab to the side.
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Unscrew the two screws JIS #0 located on opposites sides of the panel.
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Carefully pry off the L-shaped panel.
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Pull out and unplug the tab on the right hand side.
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Unscrew all nine 6.0mm JIS #0 screws located on the border of the back panel.
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Remove 3 screws located where the battery previously was.
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Remove 6 screws located under the spot where the smaller L-shaped panel was located.
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Slowly pry off the keyboard from the back panel.
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Unplug wires connecting back panel to keyboard.
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Locate loosely attached blue strip at the bottom of the computer.
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Locate the left ribbon strip attached to small black and white box.
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Flip up the black tab while pulling out the ribbon.
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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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