HP Chromebook 14-q010nr Touchpad Replacement

Introduction

This guide serves to show how to replace the HP Chromebook 14-q010nr touchpad. A touchpad is a functional part of utilizing the Chromebook. If it were to become damaged, the device could become very hard to operate, making the user have to rely on an external mouse, which is not ideal for a portable device. When replacing the touchpad, make sure to turn off the Chromebook and carefully remove the keyboard to replace the touchpad, to both avoid potential issues and because the touchpad is connected to the keyboard.

What you need

Step 1 Keyboard

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Remove the 15 screws with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Use an opening pick to separate the keyboard from the chassis.
Lift the keyboard away, with care not to damage the connected ribbon cables.

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Step 2

Flip up the black lock bars on the ZIF connectors, then remove the ribbon cables.

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Step 3

Gently raise the keyboard from the device and separate the two components.

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Step 4 Touchpad

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Tool used on this step:

Tweezers

$4.99

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Unscrew the two screws securing the touchpad to the keyboard with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
The touchpad may fall out of its position after removing the screws, so carefully remove it with tweezers.