Lenovo Yoga 3 11 Trackpad Replacement

Written By: Slade Fernandes
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Lenovo Yoga 3 11 Trackpad Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

9

Time Required

30 - 40 minutes

Introduction

Is your laptop's trackpad not reacting when you use it? Then you will probably need to replace it and this guide will help you accomplish the task!

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    • Remove the eleven 6 mm T5 Torx screws securing the lower case.

    • Gently lift the lower case up and away from the device.

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    • Remove the two 3 mm Phillips #00 screws securing the battery.

    • There are arrows on the battery indicating the location of the screws.

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    • Use a pair of tweezers to gently disconnect the battery connector.

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    • Use a pair of tweezers to gently disconnect the speaker cable.

    • Remove the wires from underneath the battery tabs using the tweezers.

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    • Carefully remove the battery from the device.

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    • Remove the four 2 mm Phillips #0 securing the trackpad.

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    • Use the tweezers to partially remove the tape.

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    • Use a pair of tweezers to disconnect the ZIF connector securing the trackpad ribbon cable. Gently lift up the black tab and the ribbon cable should come free.

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    • Slightly push down with your thumb to pop out the trackpad.

    • The laptop must be slightly open in order for the trackpad to pop out.

Conclusion

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

Author

Slade Fernandes

Member since: 27/08/15

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One comment

Very brief, great illustrations. Now, I need to try it.

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