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 Fortis Flip G1m 11 inch Chromebook. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP Fortis Flip G1m 11 inch Chromebook touchpad replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 37 of its maintenance and service guide, and the spare-part table for this part is on printed page 12.
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 26). (printed page 27).
- Take the bottom cover off (the Bottom cover section is on page 33). (printed page 27).
- Take the battery out (the Removing and reinstalling the same battery section is on page 27). (printed page 35).
- Raise the large piece of clear tape (1) which covers the touchpad and connector. (printed page 37).
- Detach the lead from the ZIF connector (2) on the touchpad. (printed page 37).
- Take the three Phillips M1.6 × 2.5 fasteners (3) from the touchpad. (printed page 37).
- Raise the top of the touchpad (4) up, and after that pull the touchpad (5) into the machine to lift it out from under the bracket. (printed page 38).
- To take the touchpad bracket, take the four Phillips M1.6 × 2.5 fasteners (1) from the touchpad bracket, and after that take the bracket (2). (printed page 38).
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP touchpad P22935-001 (P22935-001)
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-fortis-flip-g1m-11-inch-chromebook-touchpad-replacement-p37