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Dell Latitude 3189 Trackpad Replacement

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Time Required: 30 - 45 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
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Dell Latitude 3189 Trackpad Replacement

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The trackpad of your laptop is a touch-sensitive surface used to communicate with the laptop to move the cursor on your screen. If you are not getting an on-screen response from your Dell Latitude 3189 when you interact with the trackpad, you may need to replace the trackpad to resolve the issue.

The cable connector can damage easily, be careful when moving the ribbon as to not break the connector socket.

You will need to reference the base cover replacement guide to remove the base cover from your device before continuing to the rest of this guide. Make sure that your device is completely powered off before using this guide.

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    1. Dell Latitude 3189 Trackpad Replacement, Lower Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude 3189 Trackpad Replacement, Lower Case: step 1, image 2 of 2

      • Before beginning, power off and unplug the device.

      • Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen the seven captive screws that secure the lower case.

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    2. Dell Latitude 3189 Trackpad Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Dell Latitude 3189 Trackpad Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Dell Latitude 3189 Trackpad Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

      • Insert a nylon spudger between the lower case and chassis at the two hinge spaces on the back side of the laptop and pry up the lower case.

      • Do not use metal items to pry the base cover off, like a screwdriver, as it could slip and damage internal components.

      • Avoid prying at the ports.

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    3. Dell Latitude 3189 Trackpad Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude 3189 Trackpad Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

      • Grip and lift the lower case up and away.

      • If you feel any significant resistance, double check that all of the screws are loosened.

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    5. Dell Latitude 3189 Trackpad Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Dell Latitude 3189 Trackpad Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Dell Latitude 3189 Trackpad Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

      • Before performing any operations within the laptop, unplug the battery.

      • Pull the white battery connector directly out of its motherboard port.

      • Do not pull on the wires.

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    1. Dell Latitude 3189 Trackpad Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude 3189 Trackpad Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 2 of 2

      • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the three 3.2 mm screws that secure the battery.

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    2. Dell Latitude 3189 Trackpad Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude 3189 Trackpad Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

      • Grip the battery and lift it up and out of the chassis.

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    1. Dell Latitude 3189 Trackpad Replacement, Trackpad: step 7, image 1 of 3 Dell Latitude 3189 Trackpad Replacement, Trackpad: step 7, image 2 of 3 Dell Latitude 3189 Trackpad Replacement, Trackpad: step 7, image 3 of 3

      • Flip up the white ZIF lock bar on the trackpad motherboard socket.

      • Make sure to only lift the flap and not the connector socket because the socket easily breaks off.

      • Gently pull the ribbon cable directly out of its motherboard socket.

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    2. Dell Latitude 3189 Trackpad Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Dell Latitude 3189 Trackpad Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

      • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the following screws:

      • Six 2.4 mm screws

      • The single 3.6 mm screw

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    3. Dell Latitude 3189 Trackpad Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

      • Grip the the trackpad and lift it directly out of the chassis.

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Conclusion

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

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