HP 15-ef2025nr Trackpad Replacement

Introduction

If the touchpad of your HP 15-ef2025nr laptop is not responding, it may be a good time to replace it. However, please see the troubleshooting guide prior to replacing the touchpad. The touchpad is what allows you to move the cursor on your laptop. Without an operating touchpad, it is much harder to use your laptop because you would need a separate mouse.

Before starting this guide make sure you remove the computer battery for safety reasons.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Turn the laptop upside down with the hinge facing you.

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Step 2

Use an opening tool to remove the rubber strips by prying up a corner and gently pulling off the strip.

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Step 3

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the eight 3 mm screws (including the 2 screws that were not under the rubber strips) securing the lower case.

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Step 4

Flip the laptop over and open the lid.
Insert an opening tool into the seam between the edge of the lower case and the chassis.
Gently pry around the entire perimeter until the lower case separates from the chassis.
Close the lid and flip the laptop back over.
Remove the lower case.

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Step 5

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Remove the five 2 mm Phillips screws holding the battery down.
Take care not to puncture, bend, or twist the battery. Lithium batteries can be very volatile. Follow all proper hazardous disposal laws where you live.
Gently lift the front edge of the battery up to disconnect the socket.
Lift the battery up and out.