Source: steps rewritten in our own words (no more than 8 words in a row copied; part numbers, screw sizes and warnings kept as printed) from HP's Maintenance and Service Guide (PDF, printed pages 49). Not bench-tested. We have not performed this repair; keep HP's manual open for its illustrations. Scope restrictions below are part of the guide: do not apply it to other models, generations or configurations. Service manuals are written for trained technicians; work at your own risk.
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 ProBook 450 G10. Confirm the exact model on the service label before starting.
HP ProBook 450 G10 touchpad replacement. HP prints this procedure on printed page 49 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
N54002-001- Touchpad. Source: printed page 49.N03218-001- Touchpad cable (included in Cable Kit). Source: printed page 49.
Preparation
Save your work, shut the computer down through the operating system, unplug AC power and every external device, and work on a grounded, static-safe surface.
Replacement
- Prepare the computer for disassembly and open the bottom cover so the touchpad is reachable. (printed page 49).
- Disconnect the touchpad cable from the system board and release the cable from its routing. (printed page 49).
- Undo the fasteners that hold the touchpad in the chassis and lift it out carefully. (printed page 49).
Parts this procedure uses
- HP cable N03218-001 (N03218-001)
Part numbers in our catalog
- HP touchpad N54002-001 (N54002-001)
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-probook-450-g10-touchpad-replacement-p49