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 Elite Dragonfly 13.5 inch Chromebook. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP Elite Dragonfly 13.5 inch Chromebook touchpad replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 30 of its maintenance and service guide, and the spare-part table for this part is on printed page 13.
Tools and parts
- Screwdrivers and a non-marking pry tool as HP lists for this procedure
- Static-safe work surface
N13440-001- Touchpad. Source: printed page 29.N13425-001- Touchpad cable (available in the Cable Kit). Source: printed page 29.
Preparation
Save your work and shut the computer down through the operating system, unplug AC power and every external device, and work on a clean, grounded, ESD-protected surface while sorting each screw by its original location. Handle every cable by its connector and put each one back in its own place during reassembly.
Replacement
- Get the machine ready for taking apart (the Preparation for disassembly section is on page 26). (printed page 28).
- Take the bottom cover off (the Bottom cover section is on page 26). (printed page 28).
- Take the battery out (the Battery section is on page 27). (printed page 30).
- Take the protective Mylar out of the top of the touchpad (1). (printed page 30).
- Detach the two leads from the ZIF connectors on the touchpad lead (2), and after that peel the leads off the touchpad. The leads are secured to the touchpad with adhesive. (printed page 30).
- Take the 12 Phillips M2.0 × 2.0 fasteners (3) that hold the touchpad to the machine. (printed page 30).
- Lift the touchpad straight up to lift it out (4). (printed page 30).
Parts this procedure uses
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP Touchpad N13440-001 (N13440-001)
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-elite-dragonfly-13-5-inch-chromebook-touchpad-replacement-p30