Acer Chromebook C740-C4PE Touchpad Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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What you need

1. Step 1 Battery
  Make sure the laptop is turned off and unplugged before starting.
  
  Unscrew the thirteen 10mm screws on the back of the computer using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.
  
  Using the spudger or other prying tool, gently pry the back off of the device.
  
  Be sure not to pry too hard as it may result in snapping the back plate.
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2. Step 2
  Unscrew the two 5mm battery screws using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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3. Step 3
  Gently lift the battery up and away from the hooks on the bottom of the device keeping the battery in place.
  
  Be sure the battery is away from the clips before pulling away so as not to break the clips.
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5. Step 4
  Detach the connecting cable from the motherboard by pulling away.
  
  Remove the battery from the device.
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1. Step 5 Touchpad
  Unscrew the two screws on the silver restraint with the Phillips #0 screwdriver.
  
  Lift the silver restraint from the device.
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2. Step 6
  Unscrew the five screws on the touchpad.
  
  You will need to move aside the plastic covering that is above each screw.
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3. Step 7
  Using a spudger, lift the black electrical tape to the left of the touchpad.
  
  Remove the black wire running across the touchpad from the two hooks on top of the part.
  
  Be careful not to damage the black wire when removing from the two hooks.
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4. Step 8
  Lift the flap on the wire connecting the motherboard and remove the connector.
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5. Step 9
  Remove the touchpad from the device.
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Conclusion

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

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