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Step 1

              Trackpad Buttons               
  • Remove the eight 14mm screws using the Phillips #0 Screwdriver.

Remove the eight 14mm screws using the Phillips #0 Screwdriver.

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Step 2

  • Lift the palm rest panel up.
  • Be sure to lift the panel slowly; there is a ribbon cable attached to the bottom.

Lift the palm rest panel up.

Be sure to lift the panel slowly; there is a ribbon cable attached to the bottom.

Step 3

  • Use the spudger to disconnect the ribbon cable.

Use the spudger to disconnect the ribbon cable.

Step 4

  • Remove the tape, using the spudger if necessary.

Remove the tape, using the spudger if necessary.

Step 5

  • Disconnect the clear ribbon cable.

Disconnect the clear ribbon cable.

Step 6

  • Use the Phillips #0 Screwdriver to remove the screws of the frame around the trackpad circuit board.

Use the Phillips #0 Screwdriver to remove the screws of the frame around the trackpad circuit board.

Step 7

  • Remove the trackpad buttons.

Remove the trackpad buttons.

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

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