Dell chromebook 3180 Trackpad Replacement

Remove the 3 battery screws with a phillips #00 screwdriver.

Remove the battery from the motherboard extension connector

Disconnect the trackpad data cable from the trackpad and the motherboard.

Then at the bottom of the trackpad, move the speaker wire from the rubber clips.

Remove the 6 screws from the retaining bracket

Remove the retaining bracket by lifting it away from the trackpad

Keep the tape you see that is connected to the retaining bracket and the back of the trackpad.

Remove the trackpad which sits under the retaining bracket.

Insert the new trackpad upside down onto the palmrest so it sits flush against the trackpad screw ports.

Insert the new retaining bracket with the black rubber speaker clips facing up. These clips will help secure the speaker wire that runs across the palmrest as seen in the next step.

Replace the 6 retaining bracket screws

Replace and secure the speaker wire that runs along the back of the retaining bracket.

Replace Battery on top of completed trackpad