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 EliteBook 1040 G11. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP Elitebook 1040 14 inch G11 Notebook touchpad cable replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 65 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
N98120-001- For use on computer models equipped with NFC (includes NFC module antenna and cable). Source: printed page 66.N98119-001- For use on computer models not equipped with NFC. Source: printed page 66.
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
- Let go of the ZIF connector the touchpad cable is connected to (printed page 65).
- Let go of the ZIF connector the touchpad cable is connected to (printed page 65).
- Detach the touchpad cable from the computer. The touchpad cable is fixed to the computer (printed page 66).
- Take out the touchpad cable. (printed page 66).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP touchpad with NFC antenna (N98120-001)
- HP touchpad (models without NFC) (N98119-001)
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-elitebook-1040-14-inch-g11-notebook-touchpad-cable-replacement-p65