another type of touchpad connector

The locking tab is broken and also separated from the connector base.

Position the broken tab the way it was plugged in before but do not push it into the connector yet.

Now insert the touchpad cable. In most cases it goes under the locking tab.

Push the cable all the way into the connector.

While holding the cable, push the locking tab into the connector.

Even though the locking tab is broken, it should secure the tochpad cable.

Again, apply some sticky electrical tape over the connection to secure it.

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