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Framework Laptop 12 Touchpad Installation (With Alignment Tool Instructions)

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    1. Framework Laptop 12 Touchpad Installation (With Alignment Tool Instructions), Align the replacement touchpad: step 1, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Touchpad Installation (With Alignment Tool Instructions), Align the replacement touchpad: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • The next two steps show how to attach the alignment tool to the touchpad. If your touchpad comes with the alignment tool pre-attached, or if you're not using the alignment tool, skip down two steps.

      • Fold all the edge tabs on the alignment tool down.

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    2. Framework Laptop 12 Touchpad Installation (With Alignment Tool Instructions): step 2, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Touchpad Installation (With Alignment Tool Instructions): step 2, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Touchpad Installation (With Alignment Tool Instructions): step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Lay the alignment tool over the top of the touchpad.

      • The folded-down tabs should dangle freely over the touchpad edges. If they don't, try rotating the alignment tool 180° over the touchpad.

      • Use your fingers to press the alignment tool onto the touchpad.

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    3. Framework Laptop 12 Touchpad Installation (With Alignment Tool Instructions): step 3, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Touchpad Installation (With Alignment Tool Instructions): step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Lay the touchpad into its Input Cover recess.

      • The tabs on the alignment tool will center the touchpad on the Input Cover.

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    4. Framework Laptop 12 Touchpad Installation (With Alignment Tool Instructions), Install the touchpad screws: step 4, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Touchpad Installation (With Alignment Tool Instructions), Install the touchpad screws: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Use your Framework Screwdriver to install the seven 2 mm‑long T5 Torx screws to secure the touchpad.

      • If you didn't use an alignment tool, manually center the touchpad to the Input Cover before tightening the screws.

      • Tighten the screws until they're snug. Don't over-tighten them, or you may strip the screws.

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    5. Framework Laptop 12 Touchpad Installation (With Alignment Tool Instructions), Connect the touchpad cables: step 5, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Touchpad Installation (With Alignment Tool Instructions), Connect the touchpad cables: step 5, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Touchpad Installation (With Alignment Tool Instructions), Connect the touchpad cables: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Slide the keyboard ZIF cable into its connector, up to the printed line on the cable.

      • Use your finger to flip down and gently press the locking tab in place.

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    6. Framework Laptop 12 Touchpad Installation (With Alignment Tool Instructions): step 6, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Touchpad Installation (With Alignment Tool Instructions): step 6, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 12 Touchpad Installation (With Alignment Tool Instructions): step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Slide the touchpad ZIF cable into its connector, up to the printed line on the cable.

      • Use your finger to flip down and gently press the locking tab in place.

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    7. Framework Laptop 12 Touchpad Installation (With Alignment Tool Instructions), Remove the alignment tool: step 7, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 12 Touchpad Installation (With Alignment Tool Instructions), Remove the alignment tool: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Skip this step if you didn't use an alignment tool.

      • Use your fingers to peel and remove the alignment tool from the touchpad.

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