Broken Touchpad ZIF Connector

I looked at your picture, I've haven't seen one like that before. Sometimes manufacturers make it difficult or impossible to replace something without going back to the manufacturer. I would contact Samsung and see if this is the case with your problem.

Forgive me, not advertising for these guys,
http://www.laptopkeyboard.com/Guides.php/Samsung/Q%20Series/Q430/KBSG5
(They say, "A picture is worth a thousand words")
As new as the Samsung Q430 series of Notebook PC's is, there should be only two different types of ZIF connectors on the motherboard, used for the Keyboard Cable. But may be three;
A ZIF connector is a Zero Insertion Force connector. The motherboard connector on a laptop, that the Keyboard Cable goes into, is a style of ZIF connector.
Usually composed of two parts; The bottom part is larger in size, and is Stationary to the motherboard. It is called the BODY.
The upper part is smaller in size, and is Movable. It is the Locking Bar. Uses the wedge principle when in the closed/locked position, to wedge the Keyboard Cable into the Body.
1) The newest style has no Locking Bar to release. The Keyboard Cable is gently, yet firmly, pulled on; and removed from the motherboard connector. To reinstall just line it up as it was originally, then push in.
2) I refer to this as the Flip-Up style;
Closed/Locked,
http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Toshiba-Satellite-L645D-L640D/big/laptop-disassembly-13.jpg
Open/Unlocked,
http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Toshiba-Satellite-L645D-L640D/big/laptop-disassembly-14.jpg
3) And an older style. I refer to this style as the Slide style;
Closed/Locked;
http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Toshiba-Satellite-L675D-L670D/big-body/dismantle-laptop-10.jpg
Open/Unlocked;
http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Toshiba-Satellite-L675D-L670D/big-body/dismantle-laptop-11.jpg
All you can see are two 'Tab's of the Locking Bar, on each side of the Keyboard Cable.
These Tabs are EASED up with your thumbnails. Ease up on one side a little, then the other side; then both sides.
Moves approximately 2mm. That is a little more than 1/16th of an Inch, or about the width of this capital letter -> O <-
IF,....the Locking Bar is broken, or IF,...the Body is broken; you are looking at MOTHERBOARD REPLACEMENT, and why I am being so detailed.
Note that other motherboard connectors, may use a ZIF connector of one of the types stated above, also.
Touchpad Cable, etc.
When replacing a Keyboard, line the flat bar terminals strips on the Keyboard Cable, back up to the contact pins in the motherboard connector.
The Keyboard Cable MUST go back in the same position, as it was originally. Therefore look at the old Keyboard, and it's cable; to orient the new Keyboard Cable correctly.
For additional questions please post in a Comment.
Regards, joecoolvette

Oh dear you have broken this and will need to send it off to be fixed.

Ahem.....what?

Touchpad flat flex cable connector on motherboard broke?

Whew!

That is laptop motherboard replacement for SURE!





OH I'M JUST KIDDING!

It MAY be motherboard replacement.

See if this will help Bobby,

http://www.laptoprepair101.com/laptop/2011/12/25/how-to-repair-broken-touchpad-connector-on-laptop-motherboard/


Regards,
joecoolvette

Have it checked in service. This could shortcircuit the display and burn it

Most laptop keyboard are secured by screws on the bottom of the laptop. The screws that fix the keyboard may have a tiny heyboard symbol against the screw.
When you remove the keyboard screws you can then lift the keyboard off the laptop. The keyboard is connected to the motherboard via a flat ribbon cable, it may have a connector on the cable or a locking clip on the motherboard. Release this ribbom cable from the motherboard, don't pull on this cable or you may damage the ribbon cable.

Keyboard replacement, LCD screens for mobile phones, Ipodsand computer equipment are available from this WEB site.http://www.yallstore.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&zenid=1lrjst3ncshlb4c7frn9bev3c3&keyword=keyboards.

The CMOS Battery is bad. The name used by Toshiba is RTC Battery. (Real Time Clock)

Replace it.

1) Remove ALL power. Remove the AC adapter (Charger) and Battery.

2) Follow Anti-Static Precautions.

With a laptop this means buying an ESD wrist strap, and wearing it.
Average cost is around $3 to $6. (Electro Static Discharge)
Connect it's alligator clip to a good ground source.

This is one example,

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103245

Your body carries Static electricity. Static WILL fry out (Short Circuit), the delicate hardware components inside a computer.
Use an ESD wrist strap, and your laptop will be safe.

3) This is a pictorial guide showing, and detailing how to disassemble a Toshiba Satellite L675D Notebook PC. You'll find it also works for the Toshiba Satellite L775D Notebook PC,

http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Toshiba-Satellite-L675D-L670D/dismantle-laptop-1.htm

This is Page 1. Access to Page 2 is provided at the top of the page, and bottom of the page;
Page1::Page2::Find another model (In White)

Step 17 shows you where the CMOS Battery is located. Click on the photo to enlarge. (You can click on any of the photos to enlarge)

A note on the Keyboard Cable connector on the motherboard, and removing the Keyboard;

The Keyboard Cable is an FFC.
Flat Flex Cable.

As such, it is just a flat ribbon cable with no connector, on the motherboard end of the cable,
(The Keyboard Cable is detached from the motherboard, not the Keyboard)

A) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flat_Flex_Cable

B) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Flat-Flex-Cable.jpg

The connector on the motherboard is a ZIF connector.
Zero Insertion Force.
This connector is shown in Steps 9 and 10.

Click on the photo in Step 9.
Note the white rectangular 'bar'.

This part of the ZIF connector is permanently attached to the motherboard. It is stationary.

Note the two tabs pointed out by the Yellow arrows.
This part of the ZIF connector moves.

As directed by the arrows, the top part of the ZIF connector moves towards the LCD screen.

This is seen in Step 10.

The top part ONLY moves VERY LITTLE.
The ZIF connector DOES NOT come completely apart.

The top part acts like a wedge, and wedges the Flat Flex Cable in the bottom part of the ZIF connector.

Point?

DO NOT move the top part TOO FAR. As said the ZIF connector Does Not come completely apart.

If the top part is pushed too far, and the ZIF connector comes apart, it is broken.

This means Motherboard Replacement.

For additional questions please post in a Comment.

Regards,
joecoolvette

No sir/maam it is not.

FixYa is a product support website, and does not manufacturer, nor sell computer parts.
We try our hardest to solve product problems.

You could replace those missing keys, or you may want to consider replacing the Keyboard itself.

http://www.laptoppartsexpert.com/i-59864-laptop-keyboard.html

http://www.irisvista.com/tech/laptops/Toshiba-Satellite-A105/remove-motherboard-2.htm

Follow Steps 9 through 12. You can click on the photos to enlarge.

The Keyboard Cover they state, is a Speaker Cover according to Toshiba.
(I'm looking at the Service Manual right now)

It is just a plastic cover, with no attaching wires.
Still, use care when inserting a tool to pop it up. Do not insert the tool too far.

The outside edge as shown is eased up until a built-in tang releases.

The outside edges of this plastic strip have tangs formed on the edges. They snap into a matching depressions in the Keyboard, and Top Cover.
The tang, and the matching depression is named a Latch.

There are 4 Latches across the top, and 4 Latches across the bottom.
The Speaker Cover also has formed covers which are an integral part of it, and these covers cover the Hinges.

As the Speaker Cover is eased up on one side, you'll hear a snap sound as the Latch releases.
Same thing for every latch to follow.
Just wanted to note this so you do not think you are breaking something.

(For your first time it may make the hair on the back of your neck stand up. Snap, snap, snap, as the Latches release. The Speaker Cover is made from a space age plastic.
Pretty tough stuff. It can be broken, however)

Once the Speaker Cover is removed it's time for the Keyboard.
There are two Philips head screws to remove, at the top of the Keyboard.
This is shown in Step 11's photo. (Click on it to enlarge)

Now the top of the Keyboard is lifted up a LITTLE, and slid towards the LCD screen, a LITTLE.
The Keyboard still has the Keyboard Cable attached.

The cable coming from the Keyboard is an FFC.
Flat Flex Cable.

Looks like a plastic strip with wires in it. There is NO connector on the end of the cable that goes into the motherboard. The end of the FFC that inserts into the connector on the motherboard, just has exposed contact points for each wire in the cable.

The connector on the motherboard is a ZIF connector. Zero Insertion Force.
The connector is composed of two parts, but Does NOT come completely apart.
It just opens a little bit.

The ZIF connector is a small rectangle. It has a smaller rectangular part that goes across the top. (LCD screen side)
This smaller rectangle is the only part that moves. The larger lower part of the connector is attached to the motherboard.

The top 'half' is eased up. It only moves approximately 1/8th inch.
One top corner is eased up, then the other top corner is eased up.
This action unlocks the ZIF connector, and allows the Flat Flex Cable to be removed.

Reverse these steps to reinstall the Keyboard.

For additional questions please post in a Comment.

Regards,
joecoolvette

HP Support > Compaq Presario CQ56-115DX Notebook PC > Manuals,

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/manualCategory?cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en&lc=en&product=4308201&

I would like you to click on -

Compaq Presario CQ56 Notebook PC and HP G56 Notebook PC - Maintenance and Service Guide

This is a PDF file.
It may take up to 30 seconds before the first page comes up.
It may also take additional time for the file to fully download.

At the top of the PDF file is the page number box.
It is to the right of the down arrow.
This is the page number I will be referring to, and not the manual's actual page.

Go to Page 46.

(In the Bookmarks menu on the left, click,
1) On the + sign to the left of Removal and replacement procedures
2) On the + sign to the left of Component replacement procedures
3) Keyboard )


A) Remove ALL power to the laptop.
Remove the AC adapter (Charger) and Battery.

B) Remove the Memory Compartment Cover.

C) Computer upside down (Bottom facing up), front side toward you,
remove the 6 Philips head screws indicated.

D) Computer back to it's normal position, (Right side up) use a thin, flat bladed screwdriver, and EASE up on the Right and Left BACK edges of the Keyboard.

NOTE*
There are plastic tabs on the Keyboard in the front. (Towards you) These can be broken off if you use the thin, flat tipped screwdriver TOO close to the Front.

The BACK of the Keyboard is lifted up to a 45 degree angle, then the Keyboard is slid back towards the LCD screen, a little. This frees the tabs from the Palm Rest (Top Cover) of the laptop.

NOTE*
The Keyboard is attached TO the motherboard by the Keyboard Cable.
The Keyboard Cable does not come off of the Keyboard.

After the tabs are freed, the Keyboard is rolled over, and laid on it's keys, on the Palm Rest.
This allows both hands (Fingers) to remove the Keyboard Cable from the connector on the motherboard.

The connector on the motherboard is a ZIF connector.
Zero Insertion Force.

The connector is a rectangular block of plastic, and is composed of two pieces.
The top smaller part moves away from the larger bottom part.

The two pieces DO NOT come completely apart. They do not completely separate from each other.

The top part slides away from the bottom part, but only so far. (1/8th inch?)

The cable coming from the Keyboard is a FFC.
Flat Flex Cable.

It has NO connector on the end that plugs into the motherboard.
Just a flat ribbon cable with exposed contacts.

MAKE SURE you line the new Keyboard's cable up the SAME WAY as the old Keyboard's cable.
Install in the same direction.
(Even if the cable is twisted over)

The ZIF connector's top part locks the FFC in place, when the ZIF connector is closed.
The top part has a wedge design.

For additional questions please post in a Comment.

Regards,
joecoolvette

1) Remove ALL electrical sources.
AC adapter and Battery. Leave the Battery Compartment Door off.

2) Laptop closed turn it over, battery compartment facing Away from you.

3) Looking at the inside edge of the Battery Compartment that is towards you, there are 3 screws to remove.
They are right along the edge that faces you.
There is one in the middle, and one on the right side, that are down in a little indention. (A small drop in the case)
There is one to the left.
Philips head screws. Remove them, place them in a multi-compartment container, and mark the compartment for where they came from.

(DO NOT mix the screws up that you are going to remove)

4) Turn the laptop over, open it.
Carefully lift the Front of the Keyboard up to an angle. (The Front of the Keyboard faces the LCD screen)
DO NOT lift it straight up.

There are plastic tabs that protrude from the back of the Keyboard, and go into the Keyboard Cover.
(The dark rectangular shaped piece of plastic that surrounds the Keyboard, and ends at the Palm Rest, is the Keyboard Cover)

Ease the Keyboard forward towards the LCD screen. Lay it down next to the LCD screen, and on the Keyboard Cover.
You want to be able to access the Keyboard cable's connector.

The Keyboard cable connector is the white connector in the middle, with the ribbon cable leading from it to the Keyboard.
This is a ZIF connector.
Zero Insertion Force.

The ZIF connector is made of two parts. It opens, but does NOT separate into two parts.
The white tabs you see on either side are eased towards the LCD screen.
Use your fingernails.
Push on one 'ear' a little, then go to the other side. Keep alternating back, and forth until the ZIF connector is open. It only opens up about 1/4 inch.

This action opens the ZIF connector, where the flat ribbon cable can be eased out of it.

(To reinstall, line the ribbon cable up in the connector, Insert it until it stops, then squeeze the white 'ears' towards the front of the laptop. {Towards you)

Use EXTREME care when opening, and closing the ZIF connector. If you break it you have to replace the motherboard.

Remove the Keyboard.

Regards
joecoolvette