Skip to main content

Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement

What you need

  1. Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Turn the laptop over so the bottom is facing you.

  2. Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Remove two rubber caps on the top.

    • Remove the two 1 mm screws using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

  3. Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the ten 2 mm screws from the back panel using a T5 Torx screwdriver.

    • Carefully remove the back panel using an opening pick.

  4. Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the back panel from the laptop.

  5. Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 1 of 3 Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 2 of 3 Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the sticker holding the cable using a pair of tweezers.

    • Detach the cable from the motherboard by lifting it up with a spudger.

    • Always use a plastic or nylon ESD-safe tool. Metal spudger and other sharp tools can puncture a battery, potentially causing a fire.

  6. Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the two 2 mm screws holding the battery using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

  7. Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Carefully lift up the battery from the front side to remove it from the laptop.

  8. Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement, Speakers: step 8, image 1 of 3 Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement, Speakers: step 8, image 2 of 3 Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement, Speakers: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the two 2 mm screws from the speakers using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

  9. Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • Detach the cable that is connected to the motherboard using a pair of blunt tweezers.

  10. Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Remove both speakers from the laptop and set them aside.

  11. Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement, Touchpad: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the tab connected to the motherboard using tweezers.

  12. Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 3 Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 3 Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 12, image 3 of 3
    • Flip up the ribbon cable tab using a pair of tweezers.

    • Disconnect the cable by holding the blue tab with your fingers and pulling out towards you.

  13. Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 3 Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 3 Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 13, image 3 of 3
    • Remove three 3 mm screws from the trackpad using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

  14. Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2
    • Detach the ribbon cable and silver adhesive attached to the computer by pulling it up towards you.

  15. Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 3 Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 3 Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 15, image 3 of 3
    • Use a spudger to pry up all around the edges where the screws were to loosen the trackpad.

  16. Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 2 Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA Touchpad Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 2
    • Lift up the trackpad to remove it from the laptop.

Conclusion

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

Zahid Enriquez

Member since: 02/08/22

543 Reputation

4 Guides authored

Team

Gateway, Team 1-2, Saknee Spring 2022 Member of Gateway, Team 1-2, Saknee Spring 2022

GCC-SAKNEE-S22S1G2

4 Members

5 Guides authored

0 Comments

Add Comment

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 0

Past 7 Days: 1

Past 30 Days: 5

All Time: 297