Asus ZenBook UX330U Trackpad Replacement

Before starting any device dissasembly, please put on the anti-static bracelet provided by iFixit. Make sure the metal part of the bracelet is touching your skin.

Remove the alligator clip at the end of the bracelet by simply pulling it off, to reveal the bullet connector.

Insert the bullet connector into the ground port of an outlet.

Remove the eight 3.1 mm screws using the T5 Torx screwdriver.

Remove the longer 5.1 mm screw using the T5 Torx screwdriver.

Use a Jimmy or a spudger to pry off the two rubber feet that are closest to the hinge.

Unscrew the two 5.6mm screws that were underneath the rubber feet using the Philips #0 screwdriver bit.

Press the suction handle on the center of the back cover, and gently lift up.

Unscrew the six 3.7mm screws using the Philips #0 screwdriver bit.

Remove the four 2.8mm screws from the motherboard ribbon connector using the Philips #0 screwdriver bit.

Remove the motherboard ribbon connector by pulling up on the metal ends with the blunt nose tweezers.

Pull back the silver battery connector lock with the blunt nose tweezers. This should slide back and should require minimal force.

Lift the battery connector vertically using the blunt nose tweezers to remove it from the socket.

Gently lift the battery out of the chassis of the device.

Use the tweezers to unlatch the clasp holding the ribbon cable

Using the tweezers again, pull on the blue plastic tab with “TP” printed on it.

Remove the strip of tape by grabbing the end of it with the blunt nose tweezers and pulling back.

Remove the three 2.5 mm screws across the top of the trackpad with the Philips #0 screwdriver.

Slightly lift the trackpad from the top edge and pull it away from you.