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Inspiron 14 3420 Service Manual

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Installing the touchpad assembly

Prerequisites

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

About this task

The following image(s) indicate the location of the touchpad assembly and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Installing the touchpad assembly

Steps

  1. Connect the touchpad cable to the touchpad and close the latch.
  2. Align and place the touchpad along with its cable on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Replace the two (M2x2) screws that secure the touchpad to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  4. Align and place the touchpad bracket on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  5. Replace the four (M2x2) screws that secure the touchpad bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  6. Connect the touchpad cable to the system board and close the latch.

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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