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Vostro 15 3530 Owner's Manual

Installing the touchpad

CAUTION:The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.

Prerequisites

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

About this task

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.

The following images indicate the location of the touchpad and provide a visual representation of the installation procedure.

Image of installing the touchpad assembly

Steps

  1. Connect the touchpad FFC to the connector on the touchpad and close the latch.
  2. Align and place the touchpad, along with the touchpad FFC, in the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  3. Replace the two screws (M2x2) to secure the touchpad to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  4. Place the touchpad bracket in the slot on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  5. Align the screw holes on the touchpad bracket to the screw holes on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  6. Replace the three screws (M2x2) to secure the touchpad bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
  7. Connect the touchpad FFC to the connector on the system board and close the latch.

Next steps

  1. Install the 3-cell battery or the 4-cell battery, whichever applicable.
  2. Install the base cover.
  3. Follow the procedure in After working inside your computer.

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