Asus Vivobook S500CA Touch Pad Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

If your touch pad is unresponsive, follow this guide to replace the components.

What you need

Step 1 Touch Pad

Asus Vivobook S500CA Touch Pad Replacement, Touch Pad: step 1, image 1 of 1

Turn the device over so the back plate is facing up.

Step 2

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Use a Philips Head PH1 screwdriver to remove 10 screws (3 10mm screws and 7 5mm screws) around the perimeter of the back plate.

Step 3

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Remove the back plate by lifting it straight up.

Step 4

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Remove 9 5mm screws around the edge of the battery

Step 5

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Lift up the battery to reveal the battery terminal.

Step 6

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Unclip the battery terminal by prying straight up on the sides of the connector to release the clips.

Step 7

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Remove the silver tape at the edge of the touch pad.

Step 8

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Disconnect the white ribbon labeled “TP” by pulling gently.

Step 9

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Remove 2 5mm screws from the hard drive casing.

Step 10

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Slide the touch pad out.

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