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Inspiron 3481 Service Manual

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Procedure

NOTE: Ensure that the touchpad is aligned with the guides available on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, and the gap on either sides of the touchpad is equal.
  1. Place the touchpad into the slot on the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Replace the four screws (M2x2) that secure the touchpad to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
    Image: Replacing the touchpad
  3. Place the touchpad bracket into the slot on the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
  4. Replace the two screws (M2x2) that secure the touchpad bracket to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
  5. Adhere the tape that secures the touchpad to the palm rest and keyboard assembly.
  6. Slide the touchpad cable into its connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
    Image: Replacing the touchpad bracket

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