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Acer Chromebook C740-C4PE Touchpad Replacement

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    • Make sure the laptop is turned off and unplugged before starting.

    • Unscrew the thirteen 10mm screws on the back of the computer using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Using the spudger or other prying tool, gently pry the back off of the device.

    • Be sure not to pry too hard as it may result in snapping the back plate.

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    • Unscrew the two 5mm battery screws using the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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    • Gently lift the battery up and away from the hooks on the bottom of the device keeping the battery in place.

    • Be sure the battery is away from the clips before pulling away so as not to break the clips.

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    • Detach the connecting cable from the motherboard by pulling away.

    • Remove the battery from the device.

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    • Unscrew the two screws on the silver restraint with the Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Lift the silver restraint from the device.

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    • Unscrew the five screws on the touchpad.

    • You will need to move aside the plastic covering that is above each screw.

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    • Using a spudger, lift the black electrical tape to the left of the touchpad.

    • Remove the black wire running across the touchpad from the two hooks on top of the part.

    • Be careful not to damage the black wire when removing from the two hooks.

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    • Lift the flap on the wire connecting the motherboard and remove the connector.

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    • Remove the touchpad from the device.

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

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