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Use this guide to replace the trackball board in your MNT Pocket Reform laptop.
If the trackball in your Pocket Reform is moving the cursor erratically or not at all, you may need to replace the trackball board.
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If you've installed an operating system, follow the appropriate steps to safely shut down the laptop.
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If you've not yet installed an operating system, or the laptop is not responsive, you can shut it down with these steps:
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Turn on the OLED screen by pressing the Hyper key (diagonal arrow) and Enter at the same time.
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Use the arrow keys to select Power Off on the OLED screen.
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Press Enter to shut down the laptop.
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Disconnect all cables from the laptop.
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Use a small tool, like a SIM eject tool or a bent paperclip, to turn off the standby power switch by sliding the switch away from the headset jack.
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Place the laptop on your work surface so the bottom cover, with the regulatory info box, is facing up.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 4.8 mm‑long screws securing the bottom cover.
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Apply a suction handle to the bottom cover.
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Use the suction handle to lift the bottom cover off of the laptop.
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Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to disconnect the batteries' sliding connectors from the charger board.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 4.8 mm‑long screws securing the trackball board.
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Lift the trackball board and flip it over so the ZIF connector faces up.
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Use a spudger or your finger to lift up the locking flap of the ZIF connector.
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Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to grip the ribbon cable by the blue tab and remove it from the ZIF connector.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
