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    Need help replacing palm rest

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by MaX PL, Sep 15, 2011.

  1. MaX PL

    MaX PL Notebook Deity

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    This is in regards to a T400.

    Past day or two the buttons below the trackpad, well the left click to be precise, has started to stay depressed. Its not a sharp click like the right click.

    My question is whether ordering a replacement palm rest part, which i believe is FRU 45N6137, is enough to get new buttons as well. Meaning, are they part of the palm rest or would i just get the case without the trackpad, buttons, and circuitry?

    Additionally, if there's an easy way to fix this myself, please let me know. Perhaps a small spring or piece of foam needs replacing.

    Thanks
     
    MaX PL, Sep 15, 2011
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    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    yes the new palmrest will get you the new touchpad.

    It is not very easy to remove the touchpad click keys.
     
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    the whole touchpad + buttons assembly that is underneath, right?
     
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    yes that is right.
     
    lead_org, Sep 15, 2011
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