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Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K02US Touchpad Replacement

Introduction

This guide is a step-by-step guide on how to replace the Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K02US Touchpad. You will need to remove the battery, remove the I/O board, remove the speakers, remove two port covers, then disconnect the display from the keyboard and remove the touchpad.

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  1. Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K02US Touchpad Replacement, Touchpad: step 1, image 1 of 2 Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K02US Touchpad Replacement, Touchpad: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Place the laptop back cover facing up to expose all nine 4.6 mm screws.

    • Remove all nine 4.6 mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  2. Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K02US Touchpad Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K02US Touchpad Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Wedge a plastic opening tool underneath the cover of the laptop.

    • Once the tool is wedged between the cover and the body of the laptop, slide the tool around the edge of the laptop to disengage the retaining clips.

    • Remove the cover of the laptop to expose the inside components.

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  3. Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K02US Touchpad Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 4.6 mm screws with the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Use the spudger to pry underneath the cable and remove the connector.

    • Remove the battery from the case.

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    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the three 4.6 mm screws from the silver bracket.

    • Remove the silver bracket.

    • Remove the remaining 4.6 mm screw from the I/O board.

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    • Remove the wire connector from the I/O board.

    • Remove the black and white wires from the I/O board.

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    • Lift the clip of the ribbon cable connector.

    • Remove the ribbon cable from the I/O board.

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  9. Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K02US Touchpad Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Lift and remove the I/O board from the base of the laptop.

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  10. Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K02US Touchpad Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the three 4.6 mm screws from the silver port.

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    • Remove the silver port from the motherboard.

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    • Remove the red and black speaker wires from the connector on the motherboard.

    • Use the #00 Phillips screwdriver to remove the 4.9 mm screw.

    • Repeat the first two steps for the other speaker.

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  13. Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K02US Touchpad Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the speakers.

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    • Remove the smaller cable ribbon from the port on the motherboard.

    • Lift the clip on the connector on the motherboard and remove the larger cable ribbon.

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    • Use the #00 Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 4.6 mm screws.

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    • Lift and remove the motherboard from the base of the laptop.

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    • Use the #00 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 4.6 mm screws from both display hinges.

    • Lift the display hinges and remove the keyboard from the screen of the laptop.

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    • Use the #00 Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 2.3 mm screws from the trackpad.

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  19. Samsung Chromebook 3 XE500C13-K02US Touchpad Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the grey adhesive tape and lift out the trackpad to remove it from the keyboard.

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Conclusion

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

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