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Public Release - 1.01

Minor Versionm

by Iroh

Introduction

Follow this guide to remove and replace the Touchpad Module in your Framework Laptop 16.

  1. Use your fingernail to pull out the two Input Module latches and unlock them. The latch will show red if it's unlocked. The latch will show red if it's unlocked.
    • Use your fingernail to pull out the two Input Module latches and unlock them.

    • The latch will show red if it's unlocked.

  2. Use your fingers to slide the Touchpad Module toward the bottom edge of the laptop and disconnect it. If you're having trouble, check if the Input Module latches are properly unlocked. Lift the Touchpad Module and remove it.
    • Use your fingers to slide the Touchpad Module toward the bottom edge of the laptop and disconnect it.

    • If you're having trouble, check if the Input Module latches are properly unlocked.

    • Lift the Touchpad Module and remove it.

  3. Place the Touchpad Module flat on its cutout so its clips are properly aligned. Press the Touchpad Module down and slide it into place so it lines up evenly with the bottom edge of the laptop.
    • Place the Touchpad Module flat on its cutout so its clips are properly aligned.

    • Press the Touchpad Module down and slide it into place so it lines up evenly with the bottom edge of the laptop.

  4. Push the Input Module latches back into place to lock them. Push the Input Module latches back into place to lock them. Push the Input Module latches back into place to lock them.
    • Push the Input Module latches back into place to lock them.

Conclusion

If you need help, contact Framework support.

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2 Comments

For showcase reasons, do I need to turn the laptop off if I'm only removing the touchpad module and then adding it back?

Matias Fernandez - Resolved on Release Reply

Would it be possible to only remove replace the touchpad itself?

Cyril Li - Resolved on Release Reply

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