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Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18MY Trackpad Replacement

Introduction

If your trackpad is not functioning properly or responding, you may need to replace the trackpad. Before attempting to replace the trackpad, please visit the troubleshooting page and follow any recommendations. The troubleshooting page recommends that you update the trackpad drivers and attempt to disable and enable the trackpad to see if it fixes the problem. If the trackpad is still not responding, please follow the steps below to replace the trackpad.

What you need

  1. Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18MY Trackpad Replacement, Trackpad: step 1, image 1 of 3 Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18MY Trackpad Replacement, Trackpad: step 1, image 2 of 3 Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18MY Trackpad Replacement, Trackpad: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the 8, 5.25 mm screws on the back cover using the screwdriver.

    • Insert the opening tool into the USB port.

    • Carefully remove the back cover with the opening tool.

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  2. Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18MY Trackpad Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18MY Trackpad Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18MY Trackpad Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Lift up on the ZIF connector that secures the ribbon cable using the opening tool.

    • Pull the ribbon cable free.

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  4. Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18MY Trackpad Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18MY Trackpad Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18MY Trackpad Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the 4, 2.5 mm screws from the trackpad cover.

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  5. Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18MY Trackpad Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18MY Trackpad Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the metal piece that secures the trackpad cover in place using the opening tool.

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  6. Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18MY Trackpad Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18MY Trackpad Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-18MY Trackpad Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the trackpad using the opening tool and your hands.

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Conclusion

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

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