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MSI GE70 2PE Apache Pro Touchpad Replacement

What you need

  1. MSI GE70 2PE Apache Pro Touchpad Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Turn over the laptop so the battery compartment is facing up.

  2. MSI GE70 2PE Apache Pro Touchpad Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Push the right latch all the way to the right until it clicks into place.

  3. MSI GE70 2PE Apache Pro Touchpad Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Pull and hold the left latch.

  4. MSI GE70 2PE Apache Pro Touchpad Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Pry the battery upward using the indent.

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    • Continue to pull the battery until it is free of the casing.

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    • Remove the six 5.5mm screws by using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Pry the door off using a plastic opening tool.

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    • Remove the five 3.5mm screws by using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the twenty-one 5.5mm screws by using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Disconnect the power, mic, and LVDS cables.

  10. MSI GE70 2PE Apache Pro Touchpad Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Turn over the laptop so the screen is open and keyboard is exposed.

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    • Remove the two 5.5mm screws by using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Disconnect the touchpad, touchpad button, and power board connections.

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    • Using the plastic opening tool, pry open the computer case.

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    • Turn the panel over so that the internals are facing upward.

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    • Remove the five 2.5mm screws by using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Using the plastic opening tool, pry the touchpad off and remove it.

Conclusion

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

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2 Comments

Do you know where the replacement touchpads for MSI laptops can be purchased? The touchpad getting stuck seems to be a common issue on their forums

Connor D - Reply

i looking for touchpad part also…

Rafał Pawlak -

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