HP 14-dq0051dx Touchpad Replacement

ID: 158513

Description: Use this guide to replace the touchpad for your...

Steps:

1. Turn the laptop upside down so the backside is facing up.
2. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove eight screws from the back case.

3. Turn the laptop over and open the screen.
4. Insert the opening tool into the seam between the bottom panel and the keyboard.
5. Run the opening tool along the entire seam to separate the bottom panel.
6. You may hear clicking as you release the taps that secure the case.

7. Once the bottom panel is separated from the laptop, carefully close the laptop and turn it upside down.
8. Place both your hands on opposite ends of the bottom panel, and lift up and remove the panel.

9. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four 2.5 mm screws that secure the battery.
10. Remove the battery from the laptop.

11. Use the tip of a spudger or your fingernail to flip up the small locking flap from ZIF connector that attaches the touchpad cable to the motherboard.
12. Pull the ribbon cable out from the connector.
13. Use caution and do not yank or kink the cable, as you might damage it.

14. Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the three 2.0 mm screws from the metal plate covering the bottom of the touch pad.
15. Use an opening tool to remove the bottom plate.

16. Lift up the flap covering to the top of the touchpad.
17. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the three 1.5 mm screws from the top of the touchpad.
18. Use the opening tool to carefully lift up and remove the touchpad.