Trackpad Clamshell not working

[HAL2001]

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

 

[bibilit]

Probably the better solution will be to replace the unit.

 

[Mighty Jabba]

Yeah, I'm not sure they are really repairable. Hopefully it's just the cable or trackpad and not the connector on the board.

 

[HAL2001]

I noticed that the trackpad is glued to the uppercase. Is it worth trying to open it?

 

[Mighty Jabba]

You're basically going to end up destroying it, I'm afraid.

 

[HAL2001]

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!

 

[Byrd]

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.