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Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket

Introduction

The lower bracket needs to be removed to get to some components of the laptop.

What you need

  1. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket, Bottom cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, identify and unscrew the twenty screws located on the underside of the T42.

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  2. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket, Rear screws: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the four Phillips screws located on either side of the rear of the T42 (there are two located on each end.)

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  4. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket, Keyboard and Trackpad: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Flip the laptop over and open the screen to access the keyboard and trackpad.

    • The keyboard and trackpad are connected to the motherboard. Before removing the keyboard and trackpad, disconnect both components from the motherboard, as shown in the following step.

    • The bezel and keyboard will be loose, be careful.

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  5. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket: step 4, image 1 of 2 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully maneuver the palm rest away from the keyboard, as both the keyboard and palm rest/trackpad will come off together.

    • Remember, both the keyboard and trackpad have connectors to the motherboard. Disconnect these before completely removing either component.

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  6. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket, Lower Bracket: step 5, image 1 of 2 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket, Lower Bracket: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Grasp the metal bracket to remove it from the device.

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  7. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket, Microphone cover: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the rubber cover from the microphone.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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