HP CQ42, G42 manual TouchPad button board

TouchPad button board

Description	Spare part number
TouchPad button board	604603-001

Before removing the TouchPad button board, follow these steps:

1.Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or in Hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down through the operating system.

2.Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.

3.Disconnect the power from the computer by first unplugging the power cord from the AC outlet and then unplugging the AC adapter from the computer.

4.Remove the battery (see Battery on page 45).

5.Remove the following components:

a.Hard drive (see Hard drive on page 46)

b.Optical drive (see Optical drive on page 49)

c.Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 56)

d.Top cover (see Top cover on page 58)

Remove the TouchPad button board:

1.Turn the top cover upside down with the front toward you.

2.Remove the two Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screws (1) that secure the TouchPad board to the top cover.

3.Remove the TouchPad button board (2) from the TouchPad bracket.

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