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Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Trackpad Replacement

Introduction

If your Acer Predator 17 G9-721 trackpad is unresponsive or broken, you may need to take it out and replace it. If the touchpad could potentially be disabled, restart your computer by holding the "Fn" key and press the "F7" key at the same time. If this still does not resolve the issue, use this guide to replace your trackpad.

What you need

  1. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Trackpad Replacement, Service Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • The service panel can be located on the bottom of the device. It is shown here as the panel located in the middle of the device, going from the upper vents to the bottom of the device.

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  2. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Trackpad Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Trackpad Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Loosen the two Phillips #0 screws.

    • Pull up slightly on the top of the panel to help fully separate the screws from the rest of the device.

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  3. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Trackpad Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Continue pulling up on the panel to separate it from the laptop and remove it.

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  4. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Trackpad Replacement, Bottom Case: step 4, image 1 of 3 Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Trackpad Replacement, Bottom Case: step 4, image 2 of 3 Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Trackpad Replacement, Bottom Case: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the nine 4.5 mm Phillips #0 screws from the panel.

    • Remove four 14 mm Phillips #0 screws.

    • Remove six 7 mm Phillips #0 screws.

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  5. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Trackpad Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the "unlock" slider up located to the right of the service panel and pull the disc tray out.

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  7. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Trackpad Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 4.5 mm Phillips #0 screws located underneath the removed optical drive.

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    • Pry up on the edges of the bottom cover and lift the bottom case off of the device.

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  9. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Trackpad Replacement, Battery: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the six 4 mm Phillips #0 screws from the battery.

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    • Disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard.

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  11. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Trackpad Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift the battery and remove it from the device.

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  12. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Trackpad Replacement, Trackpad: step 11, image 1 of 2 Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Trackpad Replacement, Trackpad: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the seven 4 mm Phillips #0 screws.

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    • Remove the connector by flipping the black lock bar up and removing the pulling it out.

    • Peel back the tape from the metal button assembly on the bottom and the tape connecting the trackpad to the device at the top.

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  14. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Trackpad Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the metal button assembly.

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  15. Acer Predator 17 G9-791 Trackpad Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the black lock bar up and remove the connector on the left.

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    • Using a spudger, pry the trackpad up and remove it from the device.

    • There is an adhesive holding the trackpad down that must be pulled against.

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Conclusion

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

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