Jumper EZBook Touchpad Replacement

Written By: Zed Chen

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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

8 hours

Introduction

There are different techniques to replace an Intel Celeron Jumper Laptop Touchpad. To complete this guide, you will absolutely need two screwdrivers which are (1) a screwdriver and (2) a flat-blade screwdriver. To replace a touchpad, you will also need a new touchpad.

Reminder: Your new touchpad should be the correct size corresponding to the size of your laptop.

Tools

Step 1

Place the laptop so the bottom is facing upwards.
Remove the two 8 mm screws on the back of the laptop using a T3 Torx screwdriver.
Remove the three 5 mm screws on the back of the laptop using a T3 Torx screwdriver.
Remove the six 4 mm screws on the back of the laptop using a T3 Torx screwdriver.
Remove the single 3 mm base screw inside the battery case using a T3 Torx screwdriver.

Step 2

Detach the battery case using the flat end of a spudger.

Step 3

Pry apart the bottom cover of the laptop using the flat end of a spudger.

Step 4

Remove the four 4 mm screws from the battery using a T3 Torx screwdriver.

Step 5

Flip the battery to the opposite side of the touchpad.

Step 6

Detach the tape on the left side of the touchpad shown in the first two images.
Use a heat gun or a hair dryer to melt the glue quickly.

Step 7

Detach the tape on the right side of the touchpad shown in all three images.
Use a hair dryer or a heat gun to soften the glue.

Step 8

Use a spudger to detach the touchpad from the top case.
The touchpad is attached to the top case with glue. Use a hair dryer or a heat gun to soften the glue.
Be patient. Step 8 can take up to 8 hours if you work by yourself.
Don't aim the heat gun or the hair dryer anywhere other than the top case.