Framework Laptop 16" Touchpad Spacers Replacement

Written By: Alex Diaz-Kokaisl

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Framework Laptop 16" Touchpad Spacers Replacement

Difficulty

Very easy

Steps

Time Required

1 - 2 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace one or both touchpad spacers in your Framework 16" laptop.

Note: the laptop used in this guide is a generic setup of one US keyboard, one numpad module, and two touchpad spacers. Your setup might vary, but the procedure should remain the same.

Step 1

Unplug all cables and fully shut down your laptop.
If your repair requires a spudger, a T5 Torx, or a Phillips screwdriver, you can use the included Framework screwdriver. Whichever works best for you!

Step 1 is not really necessary, it is up to you. The keyboard, trackpad, etc, can be hot-swapped, meaning you can remove them at any time when the laptop is off OR on. The keyboard and the macropad/numpad/spacers/LED matrixes all lose power anyways when the trackpad is slid out of its resting spot. Turning off the power or doing a restart may help if some software of yours isn't happy with you swapping your keyboard on the fly.

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Step 2

Use your fingernail to pull out the two Input Module latches and unlock them.
The latch will show red if it's unlocked.

Step 3

Use your fingers to slide the touchpad spacer toward the bottom edge of the laptop and unclip it.
If you're having trouble, check if the corresponding Input Module latch is properly unlocked.
Lift the touchpad spacer off the laptop and remove it.