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Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 Touchpad Replacement

Introduction

This guide will tell you step-by-step how to replace the keypad in the Dell Chromebook 3100 2-in-1 and tools are needed to do it.

Before beginning, make sure to power off the laptop completely and disconnect from any external power source.

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    • To start replacing the touch-pad, unscrew the 9 Phillips head screws holding down the rear cover (It is recommended to use a PH1 bit for the screwdriver).

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    • Once all 9 screws are removed, wedge an iFixit Opening Tool in the gap between the rear cover and the rest of the laptop.

    • Once in, gently run the tool around the perimeter of the rear cover. You will hear popping sounds as the plastic tabs detach.

    • After enough tabs have been detached, simply pull off the rear cover.

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    • Now that the rear cover is off, the first thing that must be done is to locate and unplug the battery cable from the motherboard.

    • This cable can simply be grabbed and gently pulled out.

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    • Using the same PH1 bit for your screw driver, remove the 3 Phillips head screws holding down the battery.

    • Next, lift the battery and remove it from the laptop.

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    • Once again, use the PH1 bit for your screwdriver to unscrew the 6 Phillips head screws holding down the touch-pad.

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    • With all the screws removed, lift out the metal bracket holding down the touch-pad.

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    • Next is to unplug the ribbon cable connecting to the touch-pad.

    • This can be done by flipping the black tab up and gently tugging on the blue handle to remove it.

    • The ribbon cable is very fragile! Be very careful when unplugging it!

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    • With the cable unplugged and the metal bracket removed, grab the touch-pad along its edges and lift it off of the laptop.

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Conclusion

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

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