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HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement

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Time Required: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement

Introduction

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The touchpad is for navigating the cursor on your laptop’s screen. The touchpad may need to be replaced if there is no response when you place your hand on it. The laptop needs to be turned off and disconnected from any power source during this procedure. Disconnecting the battery while the laptop is on may hurt you or damage your laptop.

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    1. HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement, Bottom Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement, Bottom Case: step 1, image 2 of 2

      • Using the Torx T5 screwdriver, remove the eight 8 mm screws on the bottom case of the laptop.

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    2. HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

      • Pry up one corner of the bottom case with a spudger.

      • Work the spudger around the edges, making your way towards the bottom of the laptop.

      • Remove the bottom case.

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    1. HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 3 HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 3 HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 3 of 3

      • Orient the laptop the same way as the pictures. The battery is bordered in a red outline.

      • Remove the six 4 mm screws using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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    2. HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

      • Do not disconnect the cable connector shown in the red box.

      • The speaker cable may be attached to the battery with black electrical tape. If so, remove the tape.

      • Move the cable clear of the battery.

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    4. HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
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      • Do not disconnect the cable connector located in the red box.

      • Use tweezers to remove the speaker cable from the groove attached to the battery.

      • Push the cable to the side so it does not get in the way of the battery removal.

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    5. HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

      • Disconnect the battery cable connector by sliding it out of the socket.

      • Move the battery out of the way if you need more room to disconnect the power cable.

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    6. HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

      • Carefully remove the battery.

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    1. HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement, Touchpad: step 8, image 1 of 3 HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement, Touchpad: step 8, image 2 of 3 HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement, Touchpad: step 8, image 3 of 3

      • The touchpad is boxed in red.

      • Remove the five 20 mm Phillips #0 screws.

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    3. HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the connector outlined in red.

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    4. HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3

      • To release the ribbon cable, flip up the white tab on the connector 90 degrees.

      • Pull the ribbon cable out of the connector.

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    5. HP Spectre 13-4002dx Touchpad Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the touchpad.

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Conclusion

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

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