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This is a step-by-step guide to removing the track pad of the Samsung Chromebook 3. Prior to beginning this guide, you will need to remove the bottom case and the battery.
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Place the Chromebook face down so that the bottom case is exposed.
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Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove nine 4.6mm screws from the back casing.
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Use a iFixit opening tool to gently pry the case up from the vent on the hinge side of the Chromebook.
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Locate the battery and remove the four 4.6mm screws at the corners which attach it to case using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Use a spudger to gently pry the power cable cord upwards from the motherboard.
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Lift the battery up and out from the case.
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Remove the three 2.3mm screws along the top of the trackpad using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
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Use a spudger to gently remove the adhesive tape on the upper left side of the trackpad.
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There's more adhesive on the cable ribbon on the upper left side that connects the trackpad to the motherboard. Use your spudger to lift the cable ribbon up from the adhesive.
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Use a spudger to lift the grey plastic piece locking the cable ribbon in place to its connection on the motherboard.
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Take the end of the cable ribbon out from the connector.
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From the keyboard side, nudge the trackpad down and around the lip on the upper edge and finally pull your trackpad out to freedom!
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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