Question Laptop trackpad has become permanently dented and doesn't tactile-click ?

lee1127

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Hi All,

Laptop model: ASUS Zenbook UX310U

The trackpad on my laptop probably became dented because of a webcam cover I had once which must have pressed onto it when the laptop was closed.

I have replaced the trackpad (new one in image) - still the same issue. I can move the cursor and click with a light tap, but the proper tactile "click" does not work. There is too much play between the trackpad and case, but at the same time the trackpad does not really move up and down to click, so something like click & drag is not possible.

I have also tried putting a thin piece of plastic between the trackpad and case when the laptop was open, but it did not solve the issue. The play issue went away, but the click did not return.

Any help would be much appreciated!

Image: https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https://preview.redd.it/asus-zenbook-ux310u-trackpad-permanently-indented-and-v0-xfe5jyp4g9qc1.jpeg?width=1080&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=0f6644c041f3747bccd68e36060876422726f62e