Source: steps rewritten in our own words (no more than 8 words in a row copied; part numbers, screw sizes and warnings kept as printed) from HP's Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, printed pages 26). Not bench-tested. We have not performed this repair; keep HP's manual open for its illustrations. Scope restrictions below are part of the guide: do not apply it to other models, generations or configurations. Service manuals are written for trained technicians; work at your own risk.
Labels: DOCUMENTED = taken from HP's manual; PROPOSED = our own joining or ordering of HP's directions, not an HP instruction; UNPERFORMED = a suggested check that has not been carried out.
Applies to
HP Chromebook 14 G5. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP Chromebook 14 G5 touchpad replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 26 of its maintenance and service guide.
Tools and parts
- Screwdrivers and a non-marking pry tool as HP lists for this procedure
- Static-safe work surface
L14356-001- TouchPad. Source: printed page 26.
Preparation
Save your work, shut the computer down through the operating system, unplug AC power and every external device, and work on a grounded, static-safe surface.
Replacement
- Shut the Chromebook down and unplug the charger and any peripherals. (printed page 26).
- Take the keyboard/top cover off to reach the pad. (printed page 26).
- Pull back the shielding along the top edge of the pad. (printed page 26).
- Remove the three Phillips screws holding the pad and its bracket, then lift the bracket and pad away. (printed page 26).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP touchpad L14356-001 (L14356-001)
- HP TouchPad bracket L18436-001 (L18436-001)
- HP Mylar Kit, TouchPad shielding material L14346-001 (L14346-001)
Check each part page for its source and variant notes before ordering.
Manufacturer manual
HP Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, HP). Machine-readable copy: /api/guides/hp-chromebook-14-g5-touchpad-replacement-p26