How to Replace Acer TravelMate Touchpad: Step-by-Step Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 16 Steps
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If your laptop’s touchpad has decided to take a vacation due to some external boo-boos, don’t worry! This guide will help you through the process of removing and replacing that touchpad with ease. Let’s get it back in action!
Step 1
Hey there! Make sure to power down your laptop before we get this party started!
– Turn the laptop upside down so that the model stickers are looking up at you.
Step 2
– Grab your trusty #0 screwdriver and take out those thirteen 6mm Phillips screws like a pro.
– Time to unveil the magic inside! Carefully remove the back of the laptop.
Step 3
– Take out those two 7mm Phillips screws from the battery with your trusty #0 screwdriver. You’ve got this!
Step 4
– Gently disconnect the battery from the motherboard.
Step 5
– Gently unplug the hard drive from the motherboard, like you’re giving it a little hug goodbye!
Step 6
– Unplug the two wires from the Wi-Fi interface.
Step 7
– Using your trusty #0 screwdriver, gently take out one 6mm Phillips screw from the Wi-Fi interface. You’ve got this!
Step 8
– Gently detach the Wi-Fi module from the motherboard. It’s easier than it sounds!
Step 9
– Get ready to rock n’ roll by removing the eight 7mm Phillips screws from the motherboard with the #0 screwdriver.
Step 10
– Time to give that motherboard a break. Let’s gently remove it now.
Step 11
– Gently unscrew the single 6mm Phillips screw located at the center of the touchpad using the #0 screwdriver.
Step 12
– Give that wire a little love and gently remove it from its cozy slot.
Step 13
– Peel off those stickers from the touchpad frame and let your device shine!
Step 14
– Grab your trusty #0 screwdriver and loosen up the 6mm screw hanging out in the corner of the touchpad frame. It’s time to let that screw go on its own little adventure!
Step 15
– Time to give that touchpad frame a lift!
Step 16
– Time to say goodbye to the touchpad! Go ahead and remove it with care.
