Acer DT85 Laptop User Manual


 
CHAPTER 3: Replacing notebook components
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Replacing the touchpad board
Tools you need to complete this task:
Screws removed during this task:
2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - bottom)
2 black M2.5×8 (LCD panel hinges - top)
13 black M2.5×8 (palm rest
- base side)
3 black M2.5×8 (palm rest - top side)
To replace the touchpad board:
1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 51.
2 If the notebook has a wireless card installed, follow step 1 to step 4 in
“Replacing the wireless card” on page 58.
3 Remove the keyboard by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard” on page 77 .
4 Remove the keyboard cover by following the instructions in “Replacing the
keyboard cover” on page 79.
5 Remove the LCD panel assembly by following the instructions in “Replacing
the LCD panel assembly” on page 83.
6 Remove the palm rest by following the instructions in “Replacing the palm
rest” on page 87.
7 Turn the palm rest over so that its underside is facing up.
8 Disconnect the touchpad board cable.
Flat-blade driver Scribe or non-marring tool
- OR -
Phillips #0 screwdriver