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Xiaomi Air 12 Trackpad Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the trackpad in your Xiaomi Air 12.

What you need

  1. Xiaomi Air 12 Trackpad Replacement, Rear Casing: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Orient the computer so the Xiaomi logo is at the bottom of the device.

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    • Insert the plastic opening tool underneath the top-middle rubber covering and lift upwards to reveal the hidden screw.

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  3. Xiaomi Air 12 Trackpad Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Xiaomi Air 12 Trackpad Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the eight 3 mm screws using the Torx T5 driver by inserting the screwdriver into each screw and rotating counterclockwise.

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    • Insert the plastic opening tool into each side of the computer and push the tool downwards to pop open the back cover.

    • You will hear popping noises as you remove the cover.

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    • Remove the back of the laptop by gently lifting the casing upwards.

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  6. Xiaomi Air 12 Trackpad Replacement, SSD: step 6, image 1 of 2 Xiaomi Air 12 Trackpad Replacement, SSD: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Detach the white and black speaker wires by pulling them from the small black tabs along the perimeter of the metal bracket.

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    • Remove the 1.5mm screw using the JIS #00 screwdriver.

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    • Lift the SSD up from the device and gently pull the SSD from the laptop.

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  10. Xiaomi Air 12 Trackpad Replacement, Battery: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Detach the red wire from the tabs on the perimeter of the metal bracket.

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    • Use a PH1 screwdriver to remove the five 2mm black screws.

    • Remove two silver 1mm JIS #00 screws.

    • There will be clear plastic spacers that come off with the silver screws.

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    • Lift the battery up and pull out from the device.

    • The metal bracket will come out with the battery.

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  13. Xiaomi Air 12 Trackpad Replacement, Trackpad: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Orient the computer so that the trackpad is closest to you.

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    • Disconnect the trackpad cable from the motherboard by inserting the plastic opening tool under the white tab of the connector and pry up the white tab.

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  15. Xiaomi Air 12 Trackpad Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove the cable by pulling it out from the connector.

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    • Use a PH1 screwdriver to remove the three 2 mm screws.

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    • Lift the top end of the trackpad at a small angle and pull the trackpad out.

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Conclusion

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

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Hi. where can i find this touchpad? actually for 13.3 one

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