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Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 2 11 Trackpad Replacement

Introduction

If your trackpad stops working or has any performance issues, you can follow this guide to remove and replace it.

What you need

  1. Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 2 11 Trackpad Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Begin by turning your closed laptop so that you are looking at the bottom panel.

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  2. Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 2 11 Trackpad Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 2 11 Trackpad Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the 10 screws (6mm) around the border of the panel.

    • Using the Torx T5 Screwdriver, remove the screws.

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  3. Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 2 11 Trackpad Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Now that the screws are removed, gently lift the back panel upwards to detach it from the rest of your laptop.

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  4. Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 2 11 Trackpad Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 2 11 Trackpad Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the battery in the bottom right corner.

    • Using a Phillips #000, remove the 6 screws (3.5mm) on the border of the battery and the 7th screw (6.5mm) that is in the center of the battery.

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    • Locate the cable connecting to the battery. It is located at the top-center of the battery.

    • Use a pair of tweezers and place it so that the tweezer is around the cables. Gently pull the cables towards the battery to disconnect the cable.

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  7. Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 2 11 Trackpad Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 2 11 Trackpad Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • There may be tape around the edge of the battery to secure some wires. Use a pair of tweezers to remove the tape so that the wires are no longer attached to the battery.

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  8. Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 2 11 Trackpad Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 2 11 Trackpad Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • After you have unscrewed the screws, unplugged the cable, and removed the tape and wires, you can remove the battery from your laptop.

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  9. Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 2 11 Trackpad Replacement, Trackpad: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • After removing the battery, locate the trackpad of your laptop.

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  10. Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 2 11 Trackpad Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 2 11 Trackpad Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew 7x 2mm screws holding touchpad in place.

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  11. Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 2 11 Trackpad Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up the plastic cover over the ribbon cable.

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  12. Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 2 11 Trackpad Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Gently tug ribbon cable from its position.

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  13. Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 2 11 Trackpad Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Lift trackpad from the computer.

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Conclusion

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

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