Introduction
In this guide, the reader will go through the necessary instructions needed to replace a non-functioning trackpad in the Lenovo Y50-70 Touch Laptop. This specific repair does not require any previous knowledge about computers and can be completed by a beginner using only a single Phillips #1 screwdriver and a small plastic prying tool.
When performing this repair, ensure you are in a static free environment so as not to provide an electrical shock to the computer and possibly further damage the device.
What you need
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew and remove the ten 6 mm screws on the back of the laptop.
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Grab and pull off the back.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew and remove the four 6 mm screws that secure the battery.
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Grab the battery cable and gently pull it free from the cable connector.
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Remove the battery from the laptop.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew and remove the four 6 mm screws that secure the hard drive.
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Grab the marked cable attached to the hard drive, and gently pull to unplug.
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Remove the hard drive from the laptop.
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Grab the top set of marked cables and pull up to remove them.
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Grab the lower marked cable and pull it out from the plug.
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Lift the black tab on top of the marked cable.
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Grab the colored tab on the cable and pull to remove the cable.
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Lift the black tab on top of the marked cable.
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Grab the colored tab on the cable and pull to remove the cable.
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Lift the black tab on top of the marked cable.
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Grab the colored tab on the cable and pull to remove the cable.
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Lift the black tab on top of the marked cables.
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Grab the colored tab on the cables and pull to remove the cables.
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Carefully remove the yellow tape on top of the cable.
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Lift the black tab on top of the marked cable.
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Grab the colored tab on the cable and pull to remove the cable.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew and remove the six 7 mm screws from the heat sink.
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Grab and lift the heatsink off the motherboard.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew and remove the four 6 mm screws marked with red circles on the motherboard.
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Grab and lift the motherboard up and out from the laptop.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew and remove the two 6 mm screws at the top of the trackpad.
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Push on the marked clips at the top of the trackpad.
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Then, when undone from clips, lift the trackpad out from the laptop.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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