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ASUS Transformer Book Flip TP500LA Trackpad Replacement

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ASUS Transformer Book Flip TP500LA Trackpad Replacement

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If your device isn’t properly tracking cursor movements or if your mouse clicks aren’t registering, it may be time to replace the trackpad. Follow these instructions to replace the trackpad in the ASUS Transformer Book Flip TP500LA.

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    1. ASUS Transformer Book Flip TP500LA Trackpad Replacement, Back Case: step 1, image 1 of 3 ASUS Transformer Book Flip TP500LA Trackpad Replacement, Back Case: step 1, image 2 of 3 ASUS Transformer Book Flip TP500LA Trackpad Replacement, Back Case: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the ten 10 mm Phillips #0 screws found on the computer's back case.

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      • Slide a heavy-duty spudger between the back case and the computer.

      • Slowly work around the edges to undo the clips to fully separate the back case from the computer.

      • Gently lift off the back case.

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    1. ASUS Transformer Book Flip TP500LA Trackpad Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 2 ASUS Transformer Book Flip TP500LA Trackpad Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 2
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      • Slide a heavy-duty spudger into the ZIF connector and gently flip up the retaining flap to open the connector.

      • Pull the blue tab to remove the ribbon.

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    2. ASUS Transformer Book Flip TP500LA Trackpad Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 ASUS Transformer Book Flip TP500LA Trackpad Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the three 5 mm Phillips #0 screws.

      • Remove the single 6 mm Phillips #0 screw.

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    3. ASUS Transformer Book Flip TP500LA Trackpad Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 ASUS Transformer Book Flip TP500LA Trackpad Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Use the heavy-duty spudger to pry the white 8-pin connector away from the motherboard.

      • Gently pull the connector away from the motherboard.

      • The black 8-pin connector on the motherboard is very fragile, so be careful when removing the white 8-pin connector.

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    4. ASUS Transformer Book Flip TP500LA Trackpad Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 ASUS Transformer Book Flip TP500LA Trackpad Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Use the blue plastic opening tool to loosen and remove the three black wires from the battery.

      • Slide the battery out from the computer to remove.

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    1. ASUS Transformer Book Flip TP500LA Trackpad Replacement, Trackpad: step 7, image 1 of 2 ASUS Transformer Book Flip TP500LA Trackpad Replacement, Trackpad: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • The trackpad is nestled into a small cutout on the opposite side as the fan.

      • Remove the trackpad from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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