DELL XPS 15 (9500/9510 SERIES) Trackpad Wobbly
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85%
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Palmrest Assembly with Touchpad
This assembly solves the documented 'pre-travel' defect where the mounting tolerances for the trackpad are too loose, allowing the trackpad to rock or click prematurely. Replacing the palmrest provides a redesigned chassis with tighter tolerances that eliminate the gap between the trackpad support and the tactile actuator. This is the official Dell-sanctioned fix for the 9500 series 'wobble' issue.
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15%
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Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
Internal pressure from gas buildup (lithium-ion swelling) causes the battery casing to expand vertically. Because the battery sits directly beneath the trackpad, this expansion displaces the trackpad assembly upward, causing it to feel loose, wobbly, or impossible to click. A new battery restores the intended clearance within the internal chassis.
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DIY Repair Guide
Watch exactly how to replace the Palmrest Assembly with Touchpad.
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