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Dell G7 17 7700 Service Manual

Installing the touchpad

Prerequisites

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

About this task

The following image indicates the location of the touchpad and provides a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image: Installing the touchpad

Steps

  1. Slide and insert the touchpad into the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
    NOTE: Slide the touchpad under the clips so that it is seated firmly in place.
  2. Align the screw holes on the touchpad with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Replace the two screws (M2x2) that secure the touchpad to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  4. Connect the touchpad cable to the system board and close the latch to secure the touchpad cable.
  5. Connect the touchpad cable to the touchpad board and close the latch to secure the cable.
  6. Align the screw holes on the touchpad bracket with the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  7. Replace the three screws (M2x4) that secure the touchpad and the touchpad bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Next steps

  1. Install the 3-cell battery or the 6-cell battery.
  2. Install the base cover.
  3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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