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Dell Chromebook 3100 non-touch Trackpad Replacement

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  1. Dell Chromebook 3100 non-touch Trackpad Replacement, Remove Bottom Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Chromebook 3100 non-touch Trackpad Replacement, Remove Bottom Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 9 screws from the back cover with the Phillips #0 screwdriver. NOTE* You do not need to remove the screws completely as you just need to loosen them enough to remove the cover.

    • Once all 9 screws have been loosened, you can start to pry apart the back cover with your metal or plastic blade. I like to start from the top right hinge area. (See pic)

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  2. Dell Chromebook 3100 non-touch Trackpad Replacement, #1 - Remove Battery Screws: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 3 battery screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Temporarily disconnect the bottom left corner battery sticker. NOTE* You will need to reconnect this sticker when installing the new battery.

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    • Lift the battery out from the palmrest. NOTE* You may feel some resistants while trying to remove the battery. There is a double-sided sticky tape pad located underneath the battery in the top left corner. (See video)

    • Disconnect the motherboard battery cable from the top of the battery.

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    • Remove any conductive adhesive tape from the trackpad area.

    • Note* - Keep these small tap strips as you will need to reapply in a later step. This helps block small amounts of static electricity when using the trackpad surface.

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    • Move the speaker wire away from the trackpad.

    • Then disconnect the trackpad data cable.

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    • Remove the 6 trackpad screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver

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    • Remove the trackpad suspension bracket away from the trackpad.

    • Remove the trackpad from the palmrest.

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    • Remove the new trackpad from the package.

    • Remove any protective film from the trackpad surface.

    • Realign the trackpad until it sits flush within the palmrest.

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    • Install the second portion of the trackpad which is the small trackpad suspension bracket. This bracket gives the trackpad the "click" gesture.

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    • After you have the trackpad and bracket aligned and flush within the palmrest, you can reconnect the trackpad data cable

    • Reroute the speaker cable under the trackpad. You can use the small rubber clips that are preinstalled within the palmrest.

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    • Reinstall the 6 trackpad screws with the Phillips #0 screwdriver

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    • Reapply all the conductive tape to the trackpad.

    • Note* - you will want to place 1/2 of each piece of tape to the bronze color portions of the trackpad and the other 1/2 to the regular silver color metal. This helps with small static electricity issues when using the trackpad.

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Conclusion

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

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