Asus Zenbook UX31A Touchpad Replacement

ID: 149519

Description: This guide will show you how to replace the...

Steps:

  1. Use a T6 screwdriver to remove the ten 6 mm case screws.
  2. The two screws adjacent to the device serial number stamps are longer than the others. These two screws run about 11 mm long.
  3. Remove the back cover from the laptop.
  4. DO NOT BEND OR PUNCTURE THE BATTERY: Puncturing the battery can result in injury since the battery can catch fire or explode when exposed directly to oxygen
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  5. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the three 7 mm screws that secure the battery.
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  6. Unplug the bundled battery connector from the motherboard by gently pulling the cable up.
  7. Make sure you pull the connector directly upwards or you could damage the connector
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  8. Remove the battery from the laptop by lifting it up and out.
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  9. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove all four 6 mm screws from the trackpad.
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  10. Use your fingers or a nylon spuder to gently lift the track pad ZIF tab, and pull the ribbon cable free.
  11. Be gentle with this wire since it is fragile
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  12. Lift up and pull backwards to remove the touchpad
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