Lenovo 500e Chromebook 81ES Touchpad Replacement

ID: 200160

Description: This guide will help you replace the touchpad...

Steps:

1. Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the ten 4 mm-long screws that secure the lower case.

2. Insert the flat end of a spudger into the seam between the lower case and chassis.
3. Pry around the entire perimeter until the lower case fully releases.
4. Remove the lower case.

5. Use a spudger to flip up the locking flap securing the lower I/O board ribbon cable to the motherboard.
6. The cable should be able to freely move back and forth. If not the plastic gate might not be fully unlocked.

7. Use tweezers to disconnect the battery connector.

8. Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the four 4 mm-long screws that secure the battery.

9. Slide a spudger under the battery.
10. Slightly lift the battery with the spudger, then grip and remove the battery.
11. If the battery appears bulging or has any visible bubbles, proceed with extreme caution during removal.

12. Use a spudger to flip open the locking flap securing the touchpad ribbon cables.
13. Disconnect the touchpad ribbon cable.

14. Lift the black shielding.
15. Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the three 2 mm-long screws that secure the touchpad.

16. Using the spudger, remove the tape on the touchpad.

17. Apply gentle pressure with the spudger around the edges to pop out the touchpad.
18. Slightly open the laptop lid and remove the touchpad.