Dell Inspiron 14 (7430) 2-In-1 How-To Install & Replace Your Touchpad


In this Dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the Touchpad on your Inspiron 14 (7430) 2-In-1 laptop. These installation instructions have been made into 6 easy to follow printable steps. We have also created a video tutorial that shows you how to install your Inspiron 14 (7430) 2-In-1 Touchpad.

Before you begin

Please take the time read the following safety guidelines when working on static sensitive electrical components.
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Tools needed for this laptop repair

  • 1 x Phillips #0 screwdriver
  • 1 x Phillips #1 screwdriver
  • 1 x small plastic scribe
Inspiron 7430 2-in-1 Touchpad

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Video tutorial repair manual



Installation and Removal Instructions
Inspiron 14 (7430) 2-In-1 Touchpad

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Step 1

Unscrew the bottom base cover (3 x captive screws) (4 x M2 x 4mm).

Step 2

  • Unscrew the bottom base cover (3 x captive screws) (4 x M2 x 4mm).
  • Use a plastic scribe to separate and remove the Bottom Base Cover.
Unscrew the bottom base cover (3 x captive screws) (4 x M2 x 4mm).Use a plastic scribe to separate and remove the Bottom Base Cover.Unscrew the bottom base cover (3 x captive screws) (4 x M2 x 4mm).
Disconnect the battery cable.

Step 3

  • Disconnect the battery cable.
Unscrew and remove the Battery (5 x

Step 4

Unscrew and remove the Battery (5 x Unscrew and remove the Battery (5 x
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.

Step 5

  • Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.
Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.Unclip the locking tab and disconnect the touchpad cable.
Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (5 x 1.6mm x 2.5mm) (4 x M2 x 2mm wafer).

Step 6

  • Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (5 x 1.6mm x 2.5mm) (4 x M2 x 2mm wafer).
  • ***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.
Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (5 x 1.6mm x 2.5mm) (4 x M2 x 2mm wafer).***FOLLOW THE ORIGINAL STEPS IN REVERSE TO REASSEMBLE YOUR LAPTOP.Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (5 x 1.6mm x 2.5mm) (4 x M2 x 2mm wafer).Unscrew and remove the Touchpad (5 x 1.6mm x 2.5mm) (4 x M2 x 2mm wafer).
Inspiron 7430 2-in-1 Touchpad

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