i once did that while taking apart my other toshiba
i have no idea how the x300 is constructed but in my old satellite to get the top lid off you need to disconnect a flat "cable" from the motherboard that powers and connects the touchpad
if you have done so it is possible that you misplaced this cable inserting the cable underneath the socket instead of in the socket - its really easy not to notice and then take apart your computer again in anger
if this was the case remember there are two clips on both sides of the sockets that lock the cable in
before inserting the cable inside you should pull them towards you, then put the cable in as deep as possible and while applying pressure, so it doesnt slide out, lock the clips
if this wasnt the case im sorry :P