MSI GE70 2PE Apache Pro Touchpad Replacement

Turn over the laptop so the battery compartment is facing up.

Push the right latch all the way to the right until it clicks into place.

Pull and hold the left latch.

Pry the battery upward using the indent.

Continue to pull the battery until it is free of the casing.

Remove the six 5.5mm screws by using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Pry the door off using a plastic opening tool.

Remove the five 3.5mm screws by using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Remove the twenty-one 5.5mm screws by using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Disconnect the power, mic, and LVDS cables.

Turn over the laptop so the screen is open and keyboard is exposed.

Remove the two 5.5mm screws by using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Disconnect the touchpad, touchpad button, and power board connections.

Using the plastic opening tool, pry open the computer case.

Turn the panel over so that the internals are facing upward.

Remove the five 2.5mm screws by using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Using the plastic opening tool, pry the touchpad off and remove it.