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Dell Inspiron 7568 Trackpad Replacement Guide

Introduction

By following the steps in this guide one should be able to replace the trackpad on your device (Dell Inspiron 7568)

What you need

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    • Remove the ten 7mm Phillips #1 screws on the bottom cover.

    • Remove the bottom cover.

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    • Remove the four 3mm Phillips #1 screws holding the battery.

    • Unhinge the connector cable to the battery.

    • Remove the battery.

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    • Unplug the speaker cable and remove the speakers

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    • Unscrew & remove the two 3mm screws (using a ph1 screwdriver bit) holding the touchpad bracket

    • Remove the touchpad bracket

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    • Use a nylon spudger to lift the ZIF connector tab. Gently pull the touchpad ribbon cable free.

    • Use a nylon spudger to lift the ZIF connector tab. Gently pull the keyboard daughter board ribbon cable free.

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    • Remove the touchpad foil using a spudger or other ESD safe blunt-tip tool.

    • Unscrew & remove the three 2mm wafer screws holding the touchpad.

    • Remove the touchpad.

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Conclusion

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

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