Vostro 5402 Service Manual

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Installing the touchpad - discrete

Prerequisites

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

About this task

The figure indicates the location of the component and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Installing the touchpad - discrete

Steps

  1. Align and place the touchpad into the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  2. Replace the two (M2x2) screws along with the bracket to secure the touchpad to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Slide the touchpad cable onto its connector on the system board and close the latch to secure the cable.
  4. Align and place the touchpad bracket into the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  5. Replace the three (M1.6x2) screws that secure the touchpad bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  6. Lower the latch on the touchpad cable once it is connected to the connector on the system board.

Next steps

  1. Install the battery (3-cell or 4-cell) based on the configuration.
  2. Install the base cover.
  3. Follow the procedure in after working inside your computer.

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