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Dell Adamo 13 TouchpadReplacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the touchpad in a Dell Adamo 13 laptop computer.

There are no special skills or tools needed to complete this guide.

A touchpad may be failing if it doesn’t detect your movements. If you slide your finger over the touchpad and it doesn’t move after troubleshooting it using your device’s various troubleshooting means then it may be time to replace it.

Before beginning, be sure to completely power off your device.

What you need

  1. Dell Adamo 13 TouchpadReplacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • There is no external access to the battery. Please make sure the at the battery has been drained or disabled through BIOS before beginning.

    • Flip the device over.

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  2. Dell Adamo 13 TouchpadReplacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the bottom cover by unsnapping the clips around the edge of the computer.

    • You may hear a slight pop when you pull the cover off.

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  4. Dell Adamo 13 TouchpadReplacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect orange film wire harness from the slot it is connected to.

    • The bottom cover and battery are one piece and will be replaced as a unit.

    • Remove the battery from the device.

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  5. Dell Adamo 13 TouchpadReplacement, Touchpad: step 4, image 1 of 2 Dell Adamo 13 TouchpadReplacement, Touchpad: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the wire strips overlapping the trackpad.

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  6. Dell Adamo 13 TouchpadReplacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the four 2 mm screws securing the touchpad to the device.

    • Remove the touchpad from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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