Elan touchpad on my 15" pavilion laptop is unreliable.

[ub6424]

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@douglasharris wrote:

Now it's not doing that, but it won't click or scroll.

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I think that the touchpad has a technical fault that cannot be fixed by software updates or a reset with the power button.

As a long-term and cheap solution, I would use a external <USB wired> laser mouse. The touchpad itself should then be deactivated in the Windows device manager.

Kind regards

[douglasharris]

Can the touchpad be replaced to fix this problem?  How would I get an inexpensive replacement? What would it cost?  Are there instructions on how to replace it?   Is the replacement difficult?   

[ub6424]

Hello @douglasharris 

The Touchpad can be replaced. If you are not afraid of craftsmanship and technology, you could do it yourself. Ask a friend/neighbor/acquaintance who knows computers well to help you.

(1) Download

--->>> Maintenance and Service Guide

Page 53 Component replacement procedures

Page 54 Chapter 5 Removal and replacement procedures for authorized service provider parts

(2) Check HP Partsurfer for spare parts. ( Possibly not available )

(3) Search on aftermarket ( ebay, aliexpress, amazon,  ... ) and catch genuine or compatible part.

Please pay attention to HP spare part number and specification.

(4) If you can't do it you should have it serviced by a professional notebook (chip level) repair store.

Good luck

Kind regards