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| [* black] Removing the trackpad from the bracket requires slicing through four pads of glue. | |
| [* black] With the pad splayed open, we get our first look at the pressure sensors. | |
| [* black] And popping the sensor bracket under a microscope, we get a second, closer look. | |
| [* icon_note] Based on the wiggly pattern of traces stuck to the metal tabs, we're pretty sure the magic pressure sensors in the new Force Touch trackpad are tiny [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strain_gauge|strain gauges|new_window=true]. Mounted on flexing metal supports, they detect the amount of flex on each—and based on that, the force from above. | |
| [* black] This works in conjunction with the traditional capacitive touchpad up top, to pinpoint where you're applying force. | |
| + | [* icon_note] ***Be sure to check out our in-depth video analysis of the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3B3bHt8ya8|Force Touch trackpad|new_window=true]!*** |