Dell Precision M3800 Touch Pad Replacement

Introdução

If the Dell Precision M3800 touchpad is unresponsive or not working, use this guide to replace the touchpad.

The touchpad works as the “mouse” for the laptop, and an unresponsive touchpad would stop the user from using the laptop, unless the user uses an external mouse.

Before beginning, be sure to power down the laptop, and unplug from the external power source(s).

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Passo 1 Back Cover

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Be sure to power off and unplug your device before you begin your repair.
Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to unscrew the ten 3mm screws on the laptop back cover.
iFixit’s magnetic project mat is great for keeping the screws in one place.
Lift up the silver cover from the back panel to reveal two screws.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws underneath the silver cover.

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Passo 2

Use an opening tool to pry around the edges of the back panel to loosen the panel.
Remove the back panel.

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Passo 3 Battery

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Disconnect the battery cable from the system board [1].
Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the battery to the laptop.
Lift the battery off the computer [2].

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Passo 4 Touch Pad

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Remove the wire that connects the touch pad with the motherboard with a hooked pry tool (Spudger 3) and by pulling the pull tab to safely remove the wire.

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