Asus TUF Gaming FX705G Track Pad Replacement

Introduction

Track pads can go bad after repetitive use as well as any built up moisture, dust, or crumbs. You may need to replace your Asus TUF Gaming FX705G track pad if it is lagging, jammed, or disabled. Before you replace your track pad, check your owner’s manual, to ensure it is not a technical issue, and to take cautionary steps when working on the track pad.

What you need

Step 1 Back Cover

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Remove the eleven Phillips #0 screws that secure the back cover.

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Step 2

Use the iFixit opening tool to lift the back cover's seam, then insert the spudger parallel to the back cover and lift gently upward.
You will hear pops as the back cover releases.

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Step 3 Battery

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Remove the three Phillips #00 screws from the battery housing.

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Step 4

Disconnect the wire from the motherboard, and lift the battery from its housing.

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Step 5 Track pad

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Take the ribbon wire out of the track pad.

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Step 6

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two screws holding the track pad in place.

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Step 7

Take the ground wire ribbon and pry it off of the motherboard housing with tweezers.

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Step 8

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Use the iFixit opening tool to pry the track pad up slightly at the top and pull the latch at the top to free the track pad.
Slide the track pad up and out of the housing unit.

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