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Dell Latitude 3380 Touchpad Replacement

Introduction

If the touchpad on your Dell Latitude 3380 does not respond quickly or is lagging, it might be time to replace it.

Before starting the replacement, make sure to power down the laptop completely and drain the battery by pressing the power button a few times. Also, make sure to have the touchpad replacement and tools.

What you need

  1. Dell Latitude 3380 Touchpad Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude 3380 Touchpad Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Turn the laptop over so that the back is facing up.

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

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  2. Dell Latitude 3380 Touchpad Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude 3380 Touchpad Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use an opening tool to pry the back cover away from the laptop.

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  4. Dell Latitude 3380 Touchpad Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 3 Dell Latitude 3380 Touchpad Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 3 Dell Latitude 3380 Touchpad Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the three 3 mm screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver

    • Disconnect the the cable connected to the battery using a spudger.

    • Lift up on the outer edges of the battery to remove it from the laptop.

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  5. Dell Latitude 3380 Touchpad Replacement, Touchpad: step 4, image 1 of 3 Dell Latitude 3380 Touchpad Replacement, Touchpad: step 4, image 2 of 3 Dell Latitude 3380 Touchpad Replacement, Touchpad: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Unplug the touchpad cable using a spudger.

    • Remove the seven screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Remove the metal plate and place it to the side.

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  6. Dell Latitude 3380 Touchpad Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude 3380 Touchpad Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the three screws with the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Remove the touchpad from the laptop.

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Conclusion

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

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