Gateway NV55 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:
1 black M2×5 (hard drive)
1 black M2.5×6 (optical drive)
3 black M2.5×6 (keyboard cover)
2 black M2.5×6 (LCD panel hinge - bottom)
2 black M2.5×6+Nylok (LCD panel hinge - top)
10 M2.5×6 black (palm rest - base side)
3 M2.5×6 black (palm rest - top side)
To replace the touchpad board:
1 Complete the steps in “Preparing the notebook” on page 47.
2 Remove the palm rest by performing steps 218 of the “Replacing the palm
rest” procedure on page 68.
3 Turn the palm rest over so that its underside is facing up.
4 Open the touchpad board cable connector (a) and disconnect the cable (b).
Phillips #0 screwdriver
Flat screwdriver or Non-marring plastic scribe