Service Manual

Replacing the touchpad
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer and
follow the steps in Before working inside your computer. After working inside your computer, follow the instructions
in
After working inside your computer. For more safety best practices, see the Regulatory Compliance home page at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
Procedure
1 Slide and place the touchpad into the slot on the palm-rest assembly. Ensure that the touchpad is aligned with the guides
available on the palm-rest assembly, and the gap on either sides of the touchpad is equal.
2 Replace the four screws (M2x2.5) that secure the touchpad to the palm-rest assembly.
NOTE: Turn the computer over and open the display. Ensure that the touchpad is equally aligned along all four
sides.
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