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Dell Inspiron 17" 7786 2-in-1 TouchPad Replacement

Introduction

A smooth touch pad with soft clicks, and is compatible with gestures.

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  1. Dell Inspiron 17" 7786 2-in-1 TouchPad Replacement, Base Cover: étape 1, image 1 de 2 Dell Inspiron 17" 7786 2-in-1 TouchPad Replacement, Base Cover: étape 1, image 2 de 2

    • Remove the eight M2 5mm screws that secure the base cover using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Loosen the three captive screws that secure the base closer to the hinges.

    • Do not attempt to remove the three captive screws! You need only to loosen them. They're supposed to stay on the base cover.

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    • Carefully pry the base cover using an iFixit opening tool in the crevice near the hinges. Guide the pick along the edges and slightly lift upwards as you go along.

    • Do not start from the speaker end of the edges when opening, or you may cause further damage to your device!

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    • Carefully remove the base cover from the laptop.

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  6. Dell Inspiron 17" 7786 2-in-1 TouchPad Replacement, Internal Battery: étape 5, image 1 de 3 Dell Inspiron 17" 7786 2-in-1 TouchPad Replacement, Internal Battery: étape 5, image 2 de 3 Dell Inspiron 17" 7786 2-in-1 TouchPad Replacement, Internal Battery: étape 5, image 3 de 3
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    • Detach the tab connecting the battery to the system board using your fingers or a pair of tweezers.

    • Peel off the adhesive tab holding the cable to the device.

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    • Flip the device over. Press and hold the power button for a few seconds to discharge any leftover electrical current.

    • You may leave the screen open if further repair is needed, or close it if you are only replacing the battery.

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    • Dell's official service manual does not mention of the 5th screw located near the middle edge of the battery closer to the touchpad.

    • Flip the device back over.

    • Remove five 3 mm screws that are securing the battery using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Lift the battery upwards to remove it completely.

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    • Lift the latch holding down the ribbon cable connected to the touch pad.

    • When inserting the cable back, ensure that it goes under the white indents.

    • Remove the three screws holding down the bracket on the bottom portion of the touch pad using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Remove the four screws holding down the bracket on the upper portion of the touch pad using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Remove the bracket on the bottom portion of the touchpad by carefully peeling it away, as it is held by adhesives, then set it aside.

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  10. Dell Inspiron 17" 7786 2-in-1 TouchPad Replacement: étape 9, image 1 de 1

    • Pull the small adhesive tabs to lift the touch pad away from the assembly.

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Conclusion

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

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