Acer Chromebook C720-2827 Trackpad Replacement

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Acer Chromebook C720-2827 Trackpad Replacement

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Moderate

Schritte

Zeitaufwand

15 - 20 Minuten

Einleitung

Use this guide to replace the trackpad on your Acer Chromebook C720-2827. This guide may also be useful for cleaning or readjusting a trackpad that is semi-functional. It will require opening the device and removal of the battery. A plastic cover sits atop the trackpad joined by adhesive, so some light adhesive may be desired for reassembly.

Werkzeuge

Schritt 1

Remove the thirteen 6.0mm screws on the back panel using your Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Schritt 2

Pry the back panel open with the plastic opening tool.

Schritt 3

Remove the two 6.0mm screws securing the battery with your Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Schritt 4

Carefully pull out the battery wire connected to the battery port.

Schritt 5

Slowly lift the battery to remove it from the Chromebook.

Schritt 6

Using a spudger, pry up the locking bar of the ZIF connector on the trackpad and remove the ribbon cable.

Schritt 7

Peel off the clear plastic covering the screws.
Remove the five grey 2.5 mm screws securing the trackpad with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
Remove another four silver 2.9mm Phillips #1 screws from the silver bracket atop the trackpad with your driver.