Dell Alienware m15 R6 Service Manual page 46

About this task
The following image indicates the location of the touchpad and provides a visual representation of the removal procedure.
Steps
1. Remove the speaker cable from the routing guides on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
2. Open the latch and disconnect the touchpad cable from the system board.
3. Open the latch and disconnect the touchpad cable from the touchpad.
4. Remove the two (M2.5x2.5) screws that secure the touchpad bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Lift the touchpad bracket off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE: Install the touchpad bracket on the replacement palm-rest and keyboard assembly. The touchpad bracket is not
available on the replacement palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
6. Remove the two (M2x2) screws that secure the touchpad to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
7. Lift the touchpad off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
NOTE: After removing the touchpad, if the replacement touchpad is not installed immediately, replace the touchpad bracket
to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
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