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Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation

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    1. Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation, Touchpad information: step 1, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation, Touchpad information: step 1, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation, Touchpad information: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Your replacement touchpad comes with a protective film that helps center the module during reassembly. Do not remove it until you fully reassemble the laptop.

      • Fold the six plastic tabs over the edge of the Touchpad.

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    2. Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation, Place the touchpad: step 2, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation, Place the touchpad: step 2, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation, Place the touchpad: step 2, image 3 of 3
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    3. Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation, Install the touchpad screws: step 3, image 1 of 3 Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation, Install the touchpad screws: step 3, image 2 of 3 Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation, Install the touchpad screws: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • While holding the touchpad in place, use your Framework Screwdriver to install the two 1.8 mm‑long Phillips screws securing the top of the touchpad.

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    4. Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation, Place the touchpad bracket: step 4, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation, Place the touchpad bracket: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Slide the metal clips on the touchpad bracket into its slots on the Input Cover.

      • Press the bracket flat onto the Input Cover.

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    5. Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation, Install the touchpad bracket screws: step 5, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation, Install the touchpad bracket screws: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Use your Framework Screwdriver to install the two 1.8 mm‑long Phillips screws securing the touchpad bracket.

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    6. Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation, Connect the keyboard backlight cable: step 6, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation, Connect the keyboard backlight cable: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Slide the keyboard backlight cable straight into its socket.

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    7. Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation: step 7, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver, or a clean fingernail, to press down the locking tab on the keyboard backlight ZIF connector.

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    8. Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation, Connect the keyboard membrane: step 8, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation, Connect the keyboard membrane: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Slide the keyboard membrane cable straight into its socket.

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    9. Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation: step 9, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation: step 9, image 2 of 2
      • Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver, or a clean fingernail, to press down the locking tab on the keyboard membrane ZIF connector.

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    10. Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation, Connect the Fingerprint Reader Cable: step 10, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation, Connect the Fingerprint Reader Cable: step 10, image 2 of 2
      • Slide the Fingerprint Reader Cable straight into its socket.

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    11. Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation: step 11, image 1 of 2 Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Installation: step 11, image 2 of 2
      • Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver, or a clean fingernail, to press down the locking tab on the Fingerprint Reader Cable ZIF connector.

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Conclusion

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

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