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Asus VivoBook E203MA-TBCL432B TrackPad Replacement

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  1. Asus VivoBook E203MA-TBCL432B TrackPad Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Position the laptop so that the bottom panel is facing upwards, the hinge is away from you, and the ASUS logo is against the table.

    • It will be easier to replace the battery if the laptop is closed.

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    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the eight 5 mm screws on the back panel.

    • Remove the two 7 mm Phillips #0 screws.

    • The 8 screws marked in red are all of the same length, 5 mm, and should not be interchanged with the two longer 7 mm screws marked in orange.

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    • Insert the iFixit opening tool in between the back panel and the rest of the laptop.

    • With the iFixit opening tool, lift the panel from the laptop body. Work your way around the device creating separation with the tool.

    • Once there is enough separation between the back panel and the device, gently pull off the back panel with your hands and completely remove it.

    • Make sure to use a plastic tool, not a metal one, so that you don't scratch the panel.

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    • Now that the back panel is removed you can clearly see the battery and all of its connectors.

    • Begin by removing the silver ribbon cable along the back of the battery.

    • To disconnect it from the motherboard, lift the black tab on the Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) connector up and pull the cable away using the blue tab.

    • Disconnect the ribbon cable from the left side in the same way.

  5. Asus VivoBook E203MA-TBCL432B TrackPad Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the red and black wire along the bottom of the battery.

    • This does not need to be disconnected, only removed from the clamps along the bottom of the battery.

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    • Using the Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the two 3 mm screws located at the top and left side of the battery.

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    • Gently lift the battery being mindful of the one cable still connected to the motherboard.

    • With the battery lifted, pull the remaining connector going to the motherboard up, it should come out with little force.

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    • Insert the iFixit tool underneath the cable that is attached to the trackpad to unclip the cable.

    • Using the reverse tweezers, remove the ribbon cable and the tape that is attached to the trackpad.

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    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the three 2.0 mm screws above the trackpad.

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    • Insert the iFixit opening tool under the frame that surrounds the trackpad and carefully pry the frame of the trackpad up.

    • Now that the track pad is lifted up, gently slide it out by pulling it towards the hinges.

Conclusion

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

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