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Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-011-18R3 Track pad Replacement

Introduction

The track pad on this device has a habit of breaking. It can sometimes sink into the keyboard or stop responding altogether. This guide will help you replace a faulty track pad.

What you need

  1. Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-011-18R3 Track pad Replacement, Touchpad: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Driver with the Phillips PH0 attachment to unscrew the 7 5mm screws from the back panel.

    • This screw does not need to be removed because it doesn't hold the backplate in.

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  2. Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-011-18R3 Track pad Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-011-18R3 Track pad Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Push the plastic opening tool into the crevice between the front and back panel.

    • Pull down on the plastic opening tool like a lever to create space and slide along the crevice to remove the back panel.

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  4. Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-011-18R3 Track pad Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-011-18R3 Track pad Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-011-18R3 Track pad Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Gently slide the plastic opening tool under the black clip that is attached to the ribbon cable.

    • Pull down on the plastic opening tool like a lever to flip the black clip and remove the ribbon cable.

    • The black clip doesn't take much force to lift, so be gentle to avoid breaking it.

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  5. Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-011-18R3 Track pad Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the touchpad.

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Conclusion

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

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Thank you for the steps. I want to know if a replacement keyboard is available in the market. I did not find online.

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