Jumper EZbook S5 Touchpad Replacement

ID: 155045

Description: There are different techniques to replace an...

Steps:

1. Place the laptop so the bottom is facing upwards.
2. Remove the two 8 mm screws on the back of the laptop using a T3 Torx screwdriver.
3. Remove the three 5 mm screws on the back of the laptop using a T3 Torx screwdriver.
4. Remove the six 4 mm screws on the back of the laptop using a T3 Torx screwdriver.
5. Remove the single 3 mm base screw inside the battery case using a T3 Torx screwdriver.

6. Detach the battery case using the flat end of a spudger.

7. Pry apart the bottom cover of the laptop using the flat end of a spudger.

8. Remove the four 4 mm screws from the battery using a T3 Torx screwdriver.

9. Flip the battery to the opposite side of the touchpad.

10. Detach the tape on the left side of the touchpad shown in the first two images.
11. Use a heat gun or a hair dryer to melt the glue quickly.

12. Detach the tape on the right side of the touchpad shown in all three images.
13. Use a hair dryer or a heat gun to soften the glue.

14. Use a spudger to detach the touchpad from the top case.
15. The touchpad is attached to the top case with glue. Use a hair dryer or a heat gun to soften the glue.
16. Be patient. Step 8 can take up to 8 hours if you work by yourself.
17. Don't aim the heat gun or the hair dryer anywhere other than the top case.

18. Lift the touchpad out of the case.