Introduction
Replacing the Asus Chromebook C101P touchpad is a simple procedure, so if you ever spill liquid onto your touchpad and it refuses to work anymore, don’t be scared. With just a few steps, you’ll be able to have a functioning touchpad again. It is important that you unplug and shut your Chromebook off before attempting this replacement in order to prevent electrocuting yourself.
What you need
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Flip the Chromebook so that the bottom is facing up.
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Remove the nine T5 Torx screws.
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Remove the four rubber grips on the bottom side of the Chromebook using an opening tool.
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Reorient the Chromebook so the right side is facing upwards.
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Wedge an opening tool or spudger between the keyboard (upper case) and the lower case of the bottom portion of the Chromebook.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Pull back the black lever on the base of the cable. While pulling back, take your tweezers and pull back on the large ribbon cable.
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Pull back the black lever on the base of the cable. While pulling back, take your tweezers and pull back on the small ribbon cable.
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Separate the keyboard from the rest of the laptop.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Using tweezers, pull the cable free from the touchpad.
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Using tweezers, pry off the tape holding the touchpad down.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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