Installing The Touchpad Assembly - Dell Inspiron 16 5645 Owner's Manual

Steps
1. Open the latch and disconnect the touchpad cable from its connector (TP) on the system board.
2. Remove the five screws (M2x2.3) that secure the touchpad bracket to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
3. Slide and lift the touchpad bracket off the touchpad assembly.
4. Remove the two screws (M2x2.3) that secure the touchpad assembly to the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.
5. Lift the touchpad assembly, along with the touchpad cable, off the palm-rest and keyboard assembly.

Installing the touchpad assembly

CAUTION: The information in this section is intended for authorized service technicians only.
Prerequisites
If you are replacing a component, remove the existing component before performing the installation procedure.
About this task
NOTE: Ensure that the touchpad is aligned with the guides available on the palm-rest and keyboard assembly, and the gap
on either sides of the touchpad is equal.
The following images indicate the location of the touchpad assembly and provide a visual representation of the installation
procedure.
Removing and installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) 63