HAL2001 Report post Posted Friday at 06:45 AM 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bibilit Report post Posted Friday at 07:44 AM Probably the better solution will be to replace the unit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mighty Jabba Report post Posted Friday at 07:50 AM Yeah, I'm not sure they are really repairable. Hopefully it's just the cable or trackpad and not the connector on the board. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HAL2001 Report post Posted Friday at 07:57 AM I noticed that the trackpad is glued to the uppercase. Is it worth trying to open it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mighty Jabba Report post Posted Friday at 08:33 AM You're basically going to end up destroying it, I'm afraid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HAL2001 Report post Posted Friday at 08:43 AM 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Byrd Report post Posted Friday at 09:12 AM 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
