Toshiba Dynabook AX 53D Touchpad Replacement

Push apart the two spring loaded plastic tabs labeled #1 and #2.

The battery is now easily removed by pulling up from the notched tab on the inside edge.

Using the #J1 bit, remove the 17 recessed 7.3 mm B6 screws from the underside of laptop and the 3.1 mm #J0 F3 screw inside the battery compartment.

Run the blue plastic opening tool underneath the media bezel and gently pry from the front panel.

Using the #J0 bit, remove the two 3.1 mm screws securing the top of the keyboard.

Pop out the black plastic tab on either side of the ribbon cable. Holding the cable on each side, detach from laptop.

Detach the white plastic end of the braided LCD cable.

Using the flat metal spatula tool, detach the thin white and black wires from their pop connectors.

Using the #J1 Phillips Screwdriver, remove the four 7.6 mm screws that secure the monitor to rest of laptop.

The monitor can now be gently removed by lifting upwards.

Run the plastic opening tool along the crease between the top touchpad bezel and bottom section of laptop.

Gently detach the touchpad bezel.

Gently remove the white ribbon cable.

Remove the six 3.7 mm #J1 screws holding the touchpad in place.

Gently pull the ribbon cable to disconnect it from the touchpad.

Carefully pry up the touchpad with a plastic opening tool.

The touchpad has been removed.