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Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen Trackpad Replacement

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  1. Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen Trackpad Replacement, Opening The Chromebook: step 1, image 1 of 3 Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen Trackpad Replacement, Opening The Chromebook: step 1, image 2 of 3 Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen Trackpad Replacement, Opening The Chromebook: step 1, image 3 of 3
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    • Make sure you power off your Chromebook first as you will be disconnecting the battery!

    • Remove all 9 screws on the back of the Chromebook with a Phillips #0 screwdriver

    • The screws circled on this Chromebook's back casing are all identical!

    • Use an opening tool such as a spudgerand carefully work your way around the laptop to remove the back cover

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  2. Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen Trackpad Replacement, Disconnect the Battery: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen Trackpad Replacement, Disconnect the Battery: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the black tape covering the connector, then using a spudge tool, carefully unplug the battery from the motherboard

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  4. Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen Trackpad Replacement, Remove the battery: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen Trackpad Replacement, Remove the battery: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 4 screws holding in the battery and set them aside

    • Make sure to separate the screws for the battery from the screws for the backing that were removed in the first step!

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  5. Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen Trackpad Replacement, Remove Trackpad Screws & Connector: step 4, image 1 of 3 Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen Trackpad Replacement, Remove Trackpad Screws & Connector: step 4, image 2 of 3 Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen Trackpad Replacement, Remove Trackpad Screws & Connector: step 4, image 3 of 3
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    Phillips #0 Screwdriver
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    • Disconnect the Trackpad Cable by lifting the Connector.

    • Remove the 3 screws holding in the top of the trackpad with a Phillips #0 screwdriver

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  6. Lenovo 300e Chromebook 2nd Gen Trackpad Replacement, Remove Trackpad: step 5, image 1 of 1
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    Spudger
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    • Please make sure the Chromebook is open as the trackpad will come out from the inside of the device.

    • There are 3 tabs (2 at the bottom and 1 at the top left of the trackpad), using the Spudger, push the tabs to remove the Trackpad from the case.

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Conclusion

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

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