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Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement

Introduction

The touch pad controls cursor movement and is one of the most used parts of the laptop. It is exposed to frequent wear and tear and may need replacement.

What you need

  1. Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement, Keyboard Plate Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Power off and unplug your laptop before you begin.

    • Turn the laptop upside-down and remove the following screws using a Phillips #0 driver:

    • Two 9.5 mm screws in the middle of the back edge, and one 9.5 mm screw in the right edge

    • Two 4.3 mm screws in the back corners

    • One 17.5 mm screw at the left edge near the optical drive

    • Three 4.3 mm screws in the front edge

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  2. Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use the plastic opening tool to separate the keyboard plate cover from the bottom cover. In order to do this, insert the plastic opening tool in between the keyboard plate cover and the bottom cover, then slide along edges to pry open.

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  3. Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the three ribbons connecting the keyboard plate cover to the bottom cover.

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  4. Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Invert the laptop in order to gain access to the ribbons.

    • Remove each ribbon by flipping the small white plastic flap up and gently pulling on the ribbon.

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  5. Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Now that the ribbons have been detached from the bottom cover, carefully remove the keyboard plate cover. Once it has been removed, place it in a safe and moisture free area so it does not get damaged.

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  6. Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement, Hard Drive: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the three 5.5 mm Phillips #0 screws with the Phillips #0 Screwdriver.

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  7. Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Once the screws have been removed, place your fingers on the left corners and push the hard drive towards the right edge of the laptop (relative to the picture).

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  8. Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Once it is free, remove the hard drive from its internal cavity.

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  10. Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement, Spacer: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Phillips #0 Screwdriver, unscrew the 5.5 mm Phillips #0 screw that holds the spacer in place.

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  11. Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the spacer from the laptop by gently sliding it towards the right edge of the laptop.

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  12. Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement, WiFi Card: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Phillips #0 Screwdriver to unscrew the 3.2 mm Phillips #0 screw which attaches the WiFi card to the motherboard.

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  13. Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the Wifi card from the motherboard by gently sliding it towards the right edge of the laptop.

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  14. Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Remove each of the two small antenna connections by disconnecting one wire at a time. Each wire should easily unsnap from the Wifi card.

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  15. Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement, Battery: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery from the laptop by applying pressure on both ends and lifting it out of the case.

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  16. Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement, Motherboard: step 15, image 1 of 1

    • With the Phillips #0 Screwdriver, remove the nine 5.5 mm Phillips #0 screws which hold the motherboard in place.

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  17. Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 2 Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 2

    • Now, locate the two wires connected to the motherboard.

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  18. Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 2 Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement: step 17, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the wires by easily pulling them parallel to the motherboard's surface.

    • The wires are very fragile. Be sure to pull carefully so that they do not break!

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  19. Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 2 Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the LCD display connection by gently pulling on the attached wire.

    • Gently lift any tape that may be holding the connection.

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  20. Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the motherboard from the case by gently lifting it upward.

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  21. Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement, Touch Pad: step 20, image 1 of 1

    • Flip over the keyboard plate cover so the keys are facing down to locate the back of the touch pad.

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  22. Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 1

    • Pull up the aluminum tape off of the keyboard cover until it is only attached to the touch pad.

    • Do not fully remove the aluminum tape!

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  23. Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement: step 22, image 1 of 1

    • Locate and unscrew the three 3.2 mm Phillips #0 screws at the top edge of the touch pad using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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  24. Asus X551CA Touch Pad Replacement: step 23, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the top edge and gently slide the bottom edge out from underneath the keyboard plate cover.

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Conclusion

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

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6 Comments

why on earth would you do all that do change the touchpad?

it would be step 1,2,3,4,5,21,22,23

Eric Serra - Reply

I agree with Mr Serra - you wouldn't need to touch the Motherboard/hard drive.

Jane Armstrong - Reply

crazy! lol there is no need for you to remove the motherboard just to replace the touch pad :D

randy - Reply

Where can I buy replacement touch pad?

Nin Kasi - Reply

People, if you take just two seconds to think about it, the process described is plainly one that shows how to remove ALL the parts, and all you have to do is take note of the ones that are relevant to what you want to do, and ignore the rest.

Can't believe you are whining about being given extra FREE information that you might want in the future.

Too quick to criticise.

Stu's - Reply

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