Framework Laptop 13 Touchpad Removal

Fingerprint Reader Cable

Keyboard Membrane Cable

Keyboard Backlight Cable

The replacement touchpad comes with a Touchpad Cable pre‑installed, so you don't have to disconnect it.

Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver, or a clean fingernail, to lift up the locking tab on the Fingerprint Reader ZIF connector on the touchpad.

Use your fingers to lightly grip the Fingerprint Reader Cable and slide it straight out of its socket.

Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver, or a clean fingernail, to lift up the locking tab on the keyboard membrane ZIF connector on the touchpad.

Use your fingers to lightly grip the keyboard membrane cable and slide it straight out of its socket.

Use the flat end of your Framework Screwdriver, or a clean fingernail, to lift up the locking tab on the keyboard backlight ZIF connector on the touchpad.

Use your fingers to lightly grip the keyboard backlight cable and slide it straight out of its socket.

Use your Framework Screwdriver to remove the two 1.8 mm‑long Phillips screws securing the touchpad bracket.

Lift the touchpad bracket towards the top of the Input Cover to release its two metal clips.

Remove the touchpad bracket.

Use your Framework Screwdriver to remove the two 1.8 mm‑long Phillips screws securing the touchpad.

Use your fingers to lift the bottom edge of the touchpad and pull it towards the bottom edge of the Input Cover to release its two metal clips.

Remove the touchpad.