TouchPad

NOTE: All TouchPad spare part kits include a TouchPad cable. The TouchPad cable is also included in the Cable Kit, spare part number 452198-001.

Description

Spare part number

 

 

 

With 3

TouchPad buttons and 3 pointing stick buttons for use with keyboards with pointing stick

455969-001

 

 

 

With 2

TouchPad buttons for use with keyboards without pointing stick

454248-001

 

 

 

Before removing the TouchPad, 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 46).

5. Remove the keyboard (see Keyboard on page 58).

Remove the TouchPad:

1. Turn the computer upside down, with the front toward you.

2. Remove the Torx T8M2.5×9.0 screw that secures the TouchPad to the computer.

3. Turn the computer right side up, with the front toward you.

4. Lift the rear edge of the TouchPad (1) until it disengages from the top cover.

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HP 8510p manual TouchPad

8510p specifications

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