Introduction
Use this guide to replace the touchpad of the HP Pavilion 15-ca2073cl.
Before you begin to replace the touchpad, make sure the laptop is powered off.
What you need
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Flip the laptop over.
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Remove all the 6.5mm screws (black) and the 4.8mm long screws (silver) using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Use an iFixit opening tool to wedge in between the case and the body of the laptop.
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Start from the front and work down both sides, disconnecting clips.
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Remove the bottom case from the body.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Once the battery is removed, use the tweezers to disconnect the smaller ribbon cable that is attached to the touchpad and motherboard.
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Proceed to disconnect the larger ribbon cable that is attached to the touchpad and motherboard.
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Using a screwdriver with a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the three screws on the metal touchpad bracket. Remove the bracket.
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Using the tweezers, pull back the adhesive tape at the top of the touchpad.
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Using the screwdriver with a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the two screws at the top of the touchpad.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
