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 32). 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 G7. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP Chromebook® 14 G7 touchpad cable replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 32 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
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
- With the top cover/keyboard already off the chassis, turn that part over with its front edge toward you. (printed page 32).
- Peel the touchpad cable away from the cover, where double-sided adhesive holds it. (printed page 32).
- Lift the clear shield that covers the cable's zero insertion force connector. (printed page 32).
- Unlock that connector, pull the cable free of the touchpad, and lift the cable out. (printed page 32).
Manufacturer manual
HP Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, HP). Machine-readable copy: /api/guides/hp-chromebook-14-g7-touchpad-cable-replacement-p32