Framework Laptop 12 Touchpad Installation (With Alignment Tool Instructions)

Written By: Arthur Shi
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Framework Laptop 12 Touchpad Installation (With Alignment Tool Instructions)

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

15 - 45 minutes

Introduction

Touchpad installation prereq guide with alignment tool application steps.

Not sure if we need this. If the touchpad guide's approved and public without using this guide, it's probably safe to erase this guide.

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    • The next two steps show how to attach the alignment tool to the touchpad. If your touchpad comes with the alignment tool pre-attached, or if you're not using the alignment tool, skip down two steps.

    • Fold all the edge tabs on the alignment tool down.

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    • Lay the alignment tool over the top of the touchpad.

    • The folded-down tabs should dangle freely over the touchpad edges. If they don't, try rotating the alignment tool 180° over the touchpad.

    • Use your fingers to press the alignment tool onto the touchpad.

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    • Lay the touchpad into its Input Cover recess.

    • The tabs on the alignment tool will center the touchpad on the Input Cover.

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    • Use your Framework Screwdriver to install the seven 2 mm‑long T5 Torx screws to secure the touchpad.

    • If you didn't use an alignment tool, manually center the touchpad to the Input Cover before tightening the screws.

    • Tighten the screws until they're snug. Don't over-tighten them, or you may strip the screws.

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    • Slide the keyboard ZIF cable into its connector, up to the printed line on the cable.

    • Use your finger to flip down and gently press the locking tab in place.

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    • Slide the touchpad ZIF cable into its connector, up to the printed line on the cable.

    • Use your finger to flip down and gently press the locking tab in place.

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    • Skip this step if you didn't use an alignment tool.

    • Use your fingers to peel and remove the alignment tool from the touchpad.

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