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HP Pavilion 15-ca2073cl Touchpad Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the touchpad of the HP Pavilion 15-ca2073cl.

Before you begin to replace the touchpad, make sure the laptop is powered off.

What you need

  1. HP Pavilion 15-ca2073cl Touchpad Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Before beginning, make sure the laptop is completely turned off by pressing the off button and waiting for the screen to turn black.

    • Flip the laptop over.

    • Remove all the 6.5mm screws (black) and the 4.8mm long screws (silver) using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  2. HP Pavilion 15-ca2073cl Touchpad Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 15-ca2073cl Touchpad Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use an iFixit opening tool to wedge in between the case and the body of the laptop.

    • Start from the front and work down both sides, disconnecting clips.

    • Remove the bottom case from the body.

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  3. HP Pavilion 15-ca2073cl Touchpad Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 15-ca2073cl Touchpad Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove six 4.8mm screws (silver) using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  5. HP Pavilion 15-ca2073cl Touchpad Replacement, Touchpad: step 4, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 15-ca2073cl Touchpad Replacement, Touchpad: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Once the battery is removed, use the tweezers to disconnect the smaller ribbon cable that is attached to the touchpad and motherboard.

    • Proceed to disconnect the larger ribbon cable that is attached to the touchpad and motherboard.

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  6. HP Pavilion 15-ca2073cl Touchpad Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 HP Pavilion 15-ca2073cl Touchpad Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Using a screwdriver with a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the three screws on the metal touchpad bracket. Remove the bracket.

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  7. HP Pavilion 15-ca2073cl Touchpad Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Using the tweezers, pull back the adhesive tape at the top of the touchpad.

    • Using the screwdriver with a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the two screws at the top of the touchpad.

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  8. HP Pavilion 15-ca2073cl Touchpad Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove the touchpad from the laptop.

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Conclusion

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

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