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 G9. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP EliteBook 1040 14 inch G9 Notebook PC touchpad cable replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 72 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 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 44). (printed page 46).
- Take the bottom cover off (the Bottom cover section is on page 44). (printed page 47).
- Take the battery out (the Battery section is on page 46). (printed page 63).
- Free the ZIF connector (1) that carries the touchpad lead is connected, and after that detach the touchpad lead from the main board. (printed page 72).
- Free the ZIF connector (2) to which the touchpad lead is connected, and after that detach the touchpad lead from the touchpad. (printed page 72).
- Detach the touchpad lead (3) from the top cover/keyboard. (The touchpad lead is attached to the upper cover/keyboard with double-sided adhesive.) (printed page 73).
- Fit the replacement part by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 73).
Manufacturer manual
HP Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, HP). Machine-readable copy: /api/guides/hp-elitebook-1040-14-inch-g9-touchpad-cable-replacement-p72