Lift the latch holding down the ribbon cable connected to the touch pad.

Remove the three screws holding down the bracket on the bottom portion of the touch pad using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

Remove the four screws holding down the bracket on the upper portion of the touch pad using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

Remove the bracket on the bottom portion of the touchpad by carefully peeling it away, as it is held by adhesives, then set it aside.