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Disassembling IBM ThinkPad 560z Upper Case

Introduction

How to open up the IBM ThinkPad 560z

What you need

    1. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad 560z Upper Case, Battery Removal: step 1, image 1 of 1

      • Slide the battery release latch to the right.

      • Pull out the battery out towards the front of the device.

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    1. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad 560z Upper Case, Upper Case: step 2, image 1 of 1

      • Remove the 7 mm Phillips #0 screws.

      • Remove the 10 mm Phillips #0 screws.

      • Remove the 14 mm Phillips #0 screw.

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    2. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad 560z Upper Case: step 3, image 1 of 2 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad 560z Upper Case: step 3, image 2 of 2

      • Open the flap on the left hand side.

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    4. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad 560z Upper Case: step 4, image 1 of 2 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad 560z Upper Case: step 4, image 2 of 2

      • Insert the plastic opening tools between the right and left sides of the latch.

      • Pry the right side of the latch, and then pry the left side to detach the laptop's cover.

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    5. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad 560z Upper Case: step 5, image 1 of 2 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad 560z Upper Case: step 5, image 2 of 2

      • Open the flap on the right side.

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    6. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad 560z Upper Case: step 6, image 1 of 1

      • Insert the plastic opening tools towards the right side of the latch.

      • Gently pry the right side out to release the top cover.

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    7. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad 560z Upper Case: step 7, image 1 of 2 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad 560z Upper Case: step 7, image 2 of 2

      • Lift the keyboard slowly.

      • A cable connects the keyboard to the motherboard. If you are not careful, you will damage the cable.

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    8. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad 560z Upper Case: step 8, image 1 of 1

      • Use your fingers or a spudger to detach the connector.

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    9. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad 560z Upper Case: step 9, image 1 of 2 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad 560z Upper Case: step 9, image 2 of 2

      • Carefully lift and remove the keyboard.

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Conclusion

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

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