Before removing the TouchPad LED board, follow these steps:
1.Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.
2.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3.Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.
4.Remove the battery (see Battery on page 32).
5.Remove the service door (see Service door on page 33).
6.Remove the optical drive (see Optical drive on page 34).
7.Remove the hard drive (see {Xref Error! Target does not exist.})
8.Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard on page 43).
9.Remove the top cover (see Top cover on page 47).
10.Remove the TouchPad button board (see TouchPad button board on page 53).
Remove the TouchPad LED board and cable:
1.Turn the top cover upside down, with the front toward you.
2.Apply slight pressure to the retention clips (1) of the top cover.
3.Lift the TouchPad LED board on the right front corner (2) up and away from the top cover.
4.Remove the TouchPad LED board and cable.
Reverse this procedure to install the TouchPad LED board and cable.
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