Ibm Thinkpad T61 Trackpad Replacement Repair Guide

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8

Time Required

                          10 - 15 minutes            

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• Trackpad Replacement
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Step 1

              Trackpad Replacement               

• This image shows the track pad which is going to be replaced.

This image shows the track pad which is going to be replaced.

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Step 2

• Remove the screws with the PH1 bit.

Remove the screws with the PH1 bit.

Step 3

• With the screws removed, the top part of the keyboard should lift as shown.

With the screws removed, the top part of the keyboard should lift as shown.

Step 4

• Remove plug
• Use a Philips head screwdriver to remove the screws. Two of the screws are located just under the plastic.

Remove plug

Use a Philips head screwdriver to remove the screws. Two of the screws are located just under the plastic.

Step 5

• Once the screws have been removed, the touch pad, and bottom mouse buttons should be ready to replace.

Once the screws have been removed, the touch pad, and bottom mouse buttons should be ready to replace.

Step 6

• Insert the new touchpad and replace the screws with a PH1 bit

Insert the new touchpad and replace the screws with a PH1 bit

Step 7

• Reinsert the plug.

Reinsert the plug.

Step 8

• Re-insert the touch pad panel
• Replace the screws with a PH1 bit.

Re-insert the touch pad panel

Replace the screws with a PH1 bit.

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

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