ASUS Chromebook C200MA DS01 Touchpad Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

This guide will take you through a step-by-step process for the removal of your Chromebook’s touch pad.

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Step 1 Back Panel

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Before proceeding, power down your Chromebook. Close the display and lay it on a soft surface, top-side down.
Remove the five 8.4 mm Phillips #0 screws.
Remove the four 4.6 mm Phillips #0 screws.

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Step 2

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Use the plastic opening tool to gently work around the edge of the Chromebook until the back panel starts to lift off.

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Step 3

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Remove the back panel by lifting it away from the Chromebook.
Some clicking will be heard as the panel is removed from the back, this is completely normal.

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Step 4 Battery Connection

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To disconnect the battery, pinch the multi-color bundle cable with your thumb and forefinger and pull directly back.

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Step 5 Battery

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Remove the four 4.7 mm Phillips #0 screws that secure the battery to the Chromebook.

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Step 6

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Pull out the battery.

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Step 7 Touchpad

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Locate the touchpad.
Locate the touch pad cable connector.

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Step 8

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Disconnect the touch pad ZIF(zero insertion force) connector.
Flip the flap up using a spudger or your fingers.
Pull gently on the ribbon cable to disconnect.

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Step 9

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Gently remove the adhesive on the touch pad ribbon cable.

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Step 10

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Gently remove the metallic tape from the touch pad only.
Try not to tear the tape, it can be re-used during reassembly.

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Step 11

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Remove the three 1.8 mm Phillips #00 screws.

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Step 12

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Lift the far edge of the touch pad to remove it.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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