Replacing Trackpad

Amigos,

My wife has a MacBook 13.3" MC207LL/A. I bought it for her November 2009. The trackpad is slowly (but surely) taking a huge turn for the worst. Basically any function (click, drag, slide, etc.) does not work other than at the dead center of the pad.

I am inclined to believe it is not a software problem whatsoever (I could be wrong.. I'm not a doctor). After hours of researching the issue I've come up with the two potential problems plaguing this machine. The battery is 'distorted' resulting in stressed circuitry within the trackpad... I don't really think this is the issue (again, I could be wrong). I believe the trackpad just needs replacing.

I've found one here:

MacBook 13" Unibody Trackpad

Could someone please confirm this is the correct trackpad.

Furthermore, I have no idea how to put this thing in. I know you have to remove the battery to get to the trackpad itself. The only thing is, this particular model of MacBook is a paaaaiiiin. The battery doesn't just... pop out. One has to rip the thing apart to do so.. And here is where I get hung up.

Anyone out there gone through this before? I sure could use a step-by-step guide on replacing this. Thank you all in advance.

Looks like it'd be the correct model.

As for how to replace it - no idea - but a quick trip here might help...

Have you made an attempt to see if an Apple Store would repair it?

That's exactly the sort of thing I am looking for darkslide! Thank you!

osxx said:

Have you made an attempt to see if an Apple Store would repair it?

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Seriously. There's no way that model could not be under full warranty.

Okay, well, once he rips it apart, it won't be.

The Closest Apple Store is a four hour drive south...

Anyway, got her switched out. Works like a charm now. Had to order a tri-wing screwdriver in addition to the trackpad.

Thanks again for the help everybody.

Thanks for posting back and letting us know. I might point out to you that although the Apple Store is 4 hours away, you can always ship the unit to them to be repaired or use the nearest authorized Apple reseller. (Best Buy)