Disassembling IBM ThinkPad 560z Upper Case

User-Contributed Guide

User-Contributed Guide

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  • Author: Derek Driscoll
  • Time required: 10 to 15 minutes
  • Difficulty: Moderate

How to open up the IBM ThinkPad 560z

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Add Note Edit Step 1 — Battery  ¶ 

  • Slide the button to the right and hold.

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Add Note Edit Step 2  ¶ 

  • Slide the battery out.

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Add Note Edit Step 3 — Upper Case  ¶ 

  • Remove the 7 mm Philip screws.

  • Remove the 10 mm Philip screws.

  • Remove the 14 mm Philip screw.

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Add Note Edit Step 4  ¶ 

  • Open the flap on the left hand side.

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Add Note Edit Step 5  ¶ 

  • Insert the iPod opening tools between the right and left sides of the latch to pry open and release the clips.

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Add Note Edit Step 6  ¶ 

  • Open the flap on the right side.

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Add Note Edit Step 7  ¶ 

  • Use the iPod opening tools to pry open the latch and release the clips.

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Add Note Edit Step 8  ¶ 

  • Lift the keyboard slowly.

  • The keyboard is attached to the computer via a cable which can be damaged if not careful.

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