Asus Chromebook C101P Touchpad Replacement

Written By: Bryan Acosta

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Asus Chromebook C101P Touchpad Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

10 minutes

Introduction

Replacing the Asus Chromebook C101P touchpad is a simple procedure, so if you ever spill liquid onto your touchpad and it refuses to work anymore, don’t be scared. With just a few steps, you’ll be able to have a functioning touchpad again. It is important that you unplug and shut your Chromebook off before attempting this replacement in order to prevent electrocuting yourself.

Tools

Step 1

Flip the Chromebook so that the bottom is facing up.
Remove the nine T5 Torx screws.

Looks like there are nine screws in the picture.

Prime Force - 07/12/20

Step 2

Remove the four rubber grips on the bottom side of the Chromebook using an opening tool.

Step 3

Remove the four black screws where the rubber grips were.

There are actually 5 screws, 2/2/1/0.

Prime Force - 08/12/20

Step 4

Reorient the Chromebook so the right side is facing upwards.
Wedge an opening tool or spudger between the keyboard (upper case) and the lower case of the bottom portion of the Chromebook.

Step 5

Pull back the black lever on the base of the cable. While pulling back, take your tweezers and pull back on the large ribbon cable.
Pull back the black lever on the base of the cable. While pulling back, take your tweezers and pull back on the small ribbon cable.
Separate the keyboard from the rest of the laptop.