Touchpad with Spacers Removal

Written By: Alex Diaz-Kokaisl

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Difficulty

Very easy

Steps

Time Required

3 - 5 minutes

Introduction

Prereq for removing the touchpad after removing the spacers.

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 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.

Step 3

Repeat the same procedure for the other touchpad spacer.

Step 4

Use your fingers to slide the touchpad toward the bottom edge of the laptop and disconnect it.
If you're having trouble, check if the Input Module latches are properly unlocked.
Lift the touchpad and remove it.
During reassembly, perform the following:
Place the touchpad flat on its cutout so its clips are properly aligned.
Press the touchpad down and slide it into place so it lines up evenly with the bottom edge of the laptop.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Alex Diaz-Kokaisl

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