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 630 G9. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP EliteBook 630 13 inch G9 touchpad replacement. HP prints the spare part table for this procedure on printed page 48.
Tools and parts
- Tweezers, a pry tool that neither conducts nor marks and a magnetic Phillips P1 driver
- Static-safe work surface
M21148-001- Touchpad for use in models without NFC. Source: printed page 48.M21149-001- Touchpad for use in models with NFC (includes NFC antenna). Source: printed page 48.M21138-001- Touchpad cable (included in Cable Kit). Source: printed page 48.
Preparation
HP prints its tools list and its handling and electrostatic-discharge cautions on printed page 28. Its preparation for disassembly is on printed page 37: power the unit down through the operating system, unplug the power cord and detach every external device before opening it. Work on a grounded, static-safe surface, keep screws grouped by the position they came from, and handle boards and modules by their edges.
Replacement
- Get the computer ready for disassembly (see that procedure on page 37). (printed page 39).
- Take off the bottom cover (see that procedure on page 37). (printed page 39).
- Take off the battery (see that procedure on page 44). (printed page 47).
- Detach the main board lead from the ZIF connector on the touchpad (1). (printed page 48).
- Raise the tape clear of the top of the touchpad (2). (printed page 48).
- Let go of the keyboard backlight cable from the adhesive that holds it to the top of the touchpad (3). (printed page 48).
- Take out the four Phillips M2.0× 2.0 screws that hold the touchpad to the computer. (printed page 49).
- Take out the two Phillips M1.6 × 2.0 screws that hold the touchpad to the computer. (printed page 49).
- Lift the touchpad out of the computer (6). (printed page 49).
- Install the touchpad by working back through the printed removal steps (printed page 49).
Parts this procedure uses
- HP Antenna M21149-001 (M21149-001)
- HP Cable Kit M21138-001 (M21138-001)
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP touchpad M21148-001 (M21148-001)
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-630-13-inch-g9-touchpad-replacement-p48