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Asus Chromebook C300SA-DS02 Trackpad Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace a trackpad on your Asus Chromebook C300SA-DS02 that has stopped registering input or registers incorrect input. The trackpad is a part of the keyboard assembly and is fairly easy to access.

What you need

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    • Power the laptop off and make sure the charger is unplugged before starting.

    • Remove the eight 8.0mm Phillips #0 screws on the bottom of the laptop.

    • Remove the three 6.0mm Phillips #0 screws.

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    • Open the laptop.

    • Using an iFixit opening tool, pry along the edges of the keyboard.

    • Lift the keyboard and slide it gently towards you.

    • Do not completely remove the keyboard. It is still connected to the back panel by a pair of ribbon cables.

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    • Disconnect the two ZIF connectors by prying up the locking bar with a spudger and removing the ribbon cable.

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    • Remove the keyboard from the laptop.

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    • Flip over the keyboard assembly to reveal the trackpad beneath.

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    • Peel up the two pieces of foil tape holding down the trackpad.

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    • Use a spudger to release the locking bar of the ZIF connector near the center of the trackpad.

    • Slide the cable ribbon from the connector.

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    • Peel back the ribbon cable, which is adhered to the trackpad.

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    • Remove the four 2.5mm Phillips #0 screws along the top edge of the trackpad.

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    • Pry the trackpad from the top edge with a finger or spudger.

    • Lift the trackpad up and away from the keyboard assembly.

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Conclusion

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

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