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HP ProBook 4320t Touchpad Panel Replacement Guide

Introduction

Replacing the touch pad panel can seam challenging without the proper instructions. There are many components that need to be removed before the touch pad panel. The panel needs to be removed in order to access other components.

What you need

  1. HP ProBook 4320t Touchpad Panel Replacement Guide, Battery Removal: step 1, image 1 of 2 HP ProBook 4320t Touchpad Panel Replacement Guide, Battery Removal: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the laptop upside down and remove battery by pressing inward on the two latches holding the battery in.

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  2. HP ProBook 4320t Touchpad Panel Replacement Guide, Screws: step 2, image 1 of 2 HP ProBook 4320t Touchpad Panel Replacement Guide, Screws: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the four (2.5 mm Phillips) screws (Use Phillips #0 Screwdriver).

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  3. HP ProBook 4320t Touchpad Panel Replacement Guide, Flip: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Flip laptop over and open it.

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  4. HP ProBook 4320t Touchpad Panel Replacement Guide, Push N Lift: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Slightly push up while lifting up on the power button panel to release the panel.

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  6. HP ProBook 4320t Touchpad Panel Replacement Guide, Unscrewing: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the four (2.5 mm Phillips) screws holding the keyboard in (Use Phillips #0 Screwdriver).

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  7. HP ProBook 4320t Touchpad Panel Replacement Guide, Careful Now: step 6, image 1 of 2 HP ProBook 4320t Touchpad Panel Replacement Guide, Careful Now: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully (holding both sides of the keyboard), push up and lift slightly.

    • Keyboard is still connected via a ribbon cable.

    • Move the keyboard slightly to the left to have access to the keyboard ribbon cable.

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  8. HP ProBook 4320t Touchpad Panel Replacement Guide, Disconnect Wire: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Use the black spudger to lift the black latch holding the keyboard ribbon cable.

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  9. HP ProBook 4320t Touchpad Panel Replacement Guide, Unscrew: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the three (2.5 mm Phillips) screws holding the bottom touchpad panel.

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  10. HP ProBook 4320t Touchpad Panel Replacement Guide, Slide the Panel Off: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully slide the bottom panel to the right.

    • Keyboard is connected via a wire to the back of the panel.

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  11. HP ProBook 4320t Touchpad Panel Replacement Guide, Lift up Carefully: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the bottom touchpad panel directly towards the screen, being sure to not lift it too high.

    • Keep an eye on the ZIF connector underneath, make sure it is not pulled accidentally.

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  12. HP ProBook 4320t Touchpad Panel Replacement Guide, Disconnect Wire: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Using the black spudger, slightly pry up on the ZIF connector and lift out the wire carefully.

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Conclusion

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

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