HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Trackpad Replacement

Introduction

Is your trackpad enabled yet not responding? If so, this is a guide to fix the problem by replacing the trackpad in your HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1.

Please remember to power down your computer and unplug it to avoid any power surges or shorts. Failing to power down and disconnect the power cable may result in further harm to the laptop or even yourself, so precautions must be taken.

What you need

Step 1 Lower Case

Careful: steps 1-2 are sourced from a guide that's marked as in-progress.

HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Trackpad Replacement, Lower Case: step 1, image 1 of 1

Use a TR8 Torx screwdriver to remove:
Six 5.3 mm screws
Four 3.3 mm screws

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Step 2

Use a nylon spudger to gently pry the lower case up and off.

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Step 3 Trackpad

HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Trackpad Replacement, Trackpad: step 3, image 1 of 2

HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Trackpad Replacement, Trackpad: step 3, image 2 of 2

Unplug the white bundled cable connector that leads from the battery to the motherboard.

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Step 4

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew and remove the six 4 mm screws that secure the battery.

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Step 5

The trackpad is connected to the motherboard via a small ribbon cable. Lift the black tab on the ZIF cable connector, and gently pull the ribbon cable free.

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