Introduction
Use this guide to replace the trackpad in your HP 15-fc0000 series laptop.
This procedure requires removing the heat sink. You will need to clean the heat sink and processor and apply new thermal paste when you put the heat sink back, even if you are re-using the same heat sink.
Note: This procedure was written using a model 15-fc0093dx HP 15 Laptop PC but is compatible with any HP 15 Laptop PC whose model number starts with 15-fc.
This procedure requires removing the battery to disconnect it. Use care to avoid bending, twisting, or puncturing it—a charged lithium-ion battery can be very dangerous if accidentally punctured. If your battery looks puffy or swollen, take extra precautions.
What you need
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Shut down the laptop.
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Unplug the charger and any other cables from the laptop.
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Close the laptop and flip it over so the rubber feet are facing up. Place the laptop on a soft surface to avoid damaging the top cover.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the bottom cover.
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Two 6.8 mm‑long screws near the rear of the laptop.
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Two 4.8 mm‑long screws near the front of the laptop.
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Insert an opening pick under the bottom cover at the rear of the laptop.
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Twist the pick until one or more clips release.
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Repeat this procedure along the rear edge until you release all the clips.
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Use a spudger or your fingers to lift the tape that adheres the speaker wires to the metal trackpad bracket.
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Use a spudger or your fingers to remove the speaker wires from the routing clips along the edge of the battery.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the five 4.3 mm‑long screws securing the battery.
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Use two hands to grip the battery about one inch from each end.
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Lift the front of the battery (the side closest to you) until the battery is free of its alignment pegs.
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Pull the battery towards you to release it from its connector.
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Use tweezers to remove the plastic cover on the wireless LAN card antenna cable.
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Set the plastic cover aside with the sticky side up.
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Place one arm of a pair of tweezers under the metal head of the antenna cable. Lightly grip the head.
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Lift straight up to disconnect the antenna.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3.1 mm‑long screw securing the wireless LAN card.
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Grip the wireless LAN card by its edges and pull it away from its socket to remove it.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3.8 mm‑long screw securing the SSD.
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Use a spudger or your fingers to lift the tape that adheres the speaker wires to the metal touch pad bracket.
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Use a spudger to lift the speaker wire out of the routing clip near the left speaker.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the USB-C port bracket.
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One 3.1 mm‑long screw
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One 4.3 mm‑long screw
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Use tweezers or your fingers to lift the bracket off the USB-C port and remove it.
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Use a spudger to "walk" the DC‑in cable out of its socket on the system board by pushing on alternating sides of the white connector.
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Insert one arm of blunt nose tweezers under the fan cable, as close to the connector as possible.
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Grip the wires evenly and lift the cable up to disconnect the fan.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to lift up the black locking tab on the USB Board ZIF connector.
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Insert one arm of blunt nose tweezers under the speaker cable, as close to the connector as possible.
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Grip the wires evenly and lift the cable up to disconnect the fan.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to lift up the black locking tab on the trackpad ZIF connector.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to lift up the black locking tab on the keyboard ZIF connector.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the seven 3.1 mm‑long screws securing the motherboard.
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Remove the motherboard from its slot in the frame by lifting the left edge.
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Pull the motherboard to the left and guide the external ports out of their slots.
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Flip the motherboard over and gently lay it on the laptop so you can access the remaining cable connector.
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On the back of the motherboard (now facing up), use the flat end of a spudger to pry up the black locking tab on the USB board ZIF connector on the motherboard.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 2.0 mm‑long screws securing the trackpad bracket.
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Use your fingers to lift the trackpad bracket and remove it.
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Use tweezers to remove the plastic cover over the trackpad ribbon cable connector.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up the black locking tab on the trackpad ZIF connector located on the back of the trackpad.
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Use your fingers or tweezers to remove the entire trackpad ribbon cable and set it aside.
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Use your fingers to grip either side of the loose end of the keyboard ribbon cable.
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Pull the ribbon cable back towards the rear of the laptop to get the entire ribbon cable off of the trackpad.
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Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to peel back the mylar that covers the trackpad.
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Use tweezers to peel the grounding tape off the trackpad, still leaving it attached to the laptop frame.
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Use a Phillips PH000 screwdriver to remove the three 2.4 mm‑long screws securing the trackpad.
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Use your fingers to lift the front edge of the trackpad and remove it.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler. Depending on your region, used HP devices and parts can be returned for reuse or recycling through the HP Planet Partners program.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
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