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Inspiron 7500 2n1 Silver Service Manual

Installing the touchpad

Prerequisites

If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the touchpad and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the touchpad.

Steps

  1. Slide the touchpad into the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Replace the two screws (M2x2) that secure the touchpad to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Adhere the tape that secures the touchpad to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  4. Slide the touchpad cable into the connector on the touchpad and close the latch to secure the cable.
  5. Place the touchpad bracket into the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  6. Replace the three screws (M1.6x2) that secure the touchpad bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Next steps

  1. Install the battery.
  2. Install the base cover.
  3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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