Xiaomi Air 12 Trackpad Replacement

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Remove two silver 1mm JIS #00 screws.

Lift the battery up and pull out from the device.

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

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.

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

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

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