Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
9
Time Required
30 - 40 minutes
Sections
3
- Bottom Cover
- 3 steps
- Battery
- 2 steps
- Trackpad
- 4 steps
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Introduction
The TrackPad (also known as a touchpad) translates finger gestures, such as swiping and clicking, to computer actions like dragging and scrolling, similar to how a mouse functions. If the TrackPad is not responding to any gestures or if your gestures are behaving erratically, your TrackPad may be faulty. Before attempting to replace the TrackPad, visit Lenovo’s troubleshooting manual for diagnosing TrackPad-related issues.
If you need to perform a replacement, make sure to disable the internal battery, power down your device, and disconnect from any external power sources before you begin.
What you need
Step 1
Bottom Cover
- Disable the battery, power down the device, and unplug the power adapter from your device before proceeding/beginning the guide.
- Loosen the six captive screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
Disable the battery, power down the device, and unplug the power adapter from your device before proceeding/beginning the guide.
Loosen the six captive screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Step 2
- Remove the bottom cover with an opening tool.
- Start from the top edge near the hinge and work your way along the edge until all of the clips are unsnapped.
Remove the bottom cover with an opening tool.
Start from the top edge near the hinge and work your way along the edge until all of the clips are unsnapped.
Step 3
- Lift the bottom cover off.
Lift the bottom cover off.
Step 4
Battery
- Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove four 4.5mm screws that hold the battery down to the mid frame.
Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove four 4.5mm screws that hold the battery down to the mid frame.
Step 5
- Lift the battery near the connector and remove it from the system.
Lift the battery near the connector and remove it from the system.
Step 6
Trackpad
- Use the spudger to disconnect the trackpad cable from the system board.
Use the spudger to disconnect the trackpad cable from the system board.
Step 7
- Peel the cable and black sticker to reveal a hidden screw.
Peel the cable and black sticker to reveal a hidden screw.
Step 8
- Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove four 2.3 mm screws.
Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove four 2.3 mm screws.
Step 9
- Open the bottom case and remove the trackpad.
- The ribbon cable will slide through and out of the bottom of the case.
Open the bottom case and remove the trackpad.
The ribbon cable will slide through and out of the bottom of the case.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
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Drew - Aug 19, 2022
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Thanks! Worked.
Adam S - Oct 26, 2022
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do you have a part number for the replacement trackpad?
Sarah Westberg - Oct 26, 2022
Hi Adam S, I did a search by the touchpad SKU and a general search by the make and model of the laptop but it didn’t come up. Have you tried contacting Lenovo? It’s possible they might have the part number even if they don’t sell the part, but then you might be able to find it on the secondary market. This might be a good place to start: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solut…. I hope this helps!
