| Click here to select a new forum. |
| Trackpad Clamshell not working |
Posted by: HAL2001 on 2019-11-07 22:45:39
I want to repair the trackpad of a iBook G3 clamshell. It’s not working. I reseated the cable but that didn’t help. The trackpad Control panel says there is no trackpad available
|
Posted by: bibilit on 2019-11-07 23:44:39
Probably the better solution will be to replace the unit.
|
Posted by: Mighty Jabba on 2019-11-07 23:50:30
Yeah, I'm not sure they are really repairable. Hopefully it's just the cable or trackpad and not the connector on the board.
|
Posted by: HAL2001 on 2019-11-07 23:57:25
I noticed that the trackpad is glued to the uppercase. Is it worth trying to open it?
|
Posted by: Mighty Jabba on 2019-11-08 00:33:25
You're basically going to end up destroying it, I'm afraid.
|
Posted by: HAL2001 on 2019-11-08 00:43:32
It’s installed with the universal 9.2.2 disc from macos9lives. That disc has no trackpad control panel. Is it even necessary on os9?
Can I do something on the software side of things?thanks!
|
Posted by: Byrd on 2019-11-08 01:12:36
Even without the Trackpad control panel, it should still function as a normal mouse. Try a retail OS install of OS 9.1. Reseat cable, check for damage - they were easily severed.
|
| 1 |