How to Replace Acer Aspire V5-122P-0468 Touchpad Guide

Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 10 Steps

Is your touchpad feeling a bit moody or just flat-out refusing to cooperate? No worries! This guide will walk you through the simple steps to safely take out your old touchpad and pop in a shiny new one for your Acer Aspire laptop. Let’s get your device back on track!

Step 1

– First up, grab that trusty PH0 screwdriver and say goodbye to those nine 4mm screws. They’ll be out in no time!

– Next, it’s time to tackle the two 6mm screws. Just a quick twist with the PH0 screwdriver and you’re on your way!

Step 2

– Let’s kick things off by carefully peeling off the black rubber tab from the back of your computer. It’s like unwrapping a present!

– Next, grab your trusty PH0 screwdriver and locate that sneaky 4mm screw hiding beneath the black tab. Time to set it free!

Step 3

– Flip your computer over so that the hinges are pointing away from you.

– Locate the sleek black plastic piece nestled in the SD card slot on the right side of the computer.

– Gently extract the plastic piece by smoothly sliding it out of the SD card slot.

Step 4

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently slide it into these eight spots to pop those plastic tabs free from the housing cover. Time to separate the pieces!

– Keep that spudger moving around the entire edge of the cover, prying it apart like a pro.

Tools Used
  1. Spudger

Step 5

– Let’s get started by taking out those two pesky 4mm screws with a trusty PH0 screwdriver.

– Next, gently press down on those tabs holding the battery in place using a spudger – you got this!

– Now, carefully disconnect the battery connector from the motherboard with your spudger. Easy peasy!

– Finally, lift the battery up and away from the laptop to complete the removal. You’re doing great!

Tools Used
  1. Spudger

Step 6

– Let’s begin by using the spudger to gently pop up the latch on the ZIF connector!

– Next, with a touch of finesse, pull out the ribbon cable.

Tools Used
  1. Spudger

Step 7

– Let’s kick things off by unscrewing those three 2mm PH #0 screws. You’ve got this!

– Now, gently lift that metal tape off the mounting bracket like you’re peeling a sticker. Easy peasy!

Step 8

– Let’s take off that metal mounting bracket from the bottom of the touchpad. You’ve got this!

Step 9

– Gently pry off the foam pad from the top edge of the touchpad using your trusty spudger.

– Take out those four 2mm PH #0 screws like a pro!

Tools Used
  1. Spudger

Step 10

– Gently pry the touchpad away from the laptop using a spudger. You’ve got this!

Tools Used
  1. Spudger

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