Introduction
This simple repair guide will aid you in taking apart your IBM ThinkPad T41 laptop to reach and replace its keyboard.
What you need
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Close the screen and turn the closed laptop over.
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Remove all 17 screws on the bottom of the computer.
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The yellow marker at the rear denotes the UltraBay device retaining screw. This screw is optional as the UltraBay mechanism will hold the drive or battery in place anyway. The yellow marker at the front denotes the hard disk caddy retaining screw.
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Turn the laptop right side up and open the screen.
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Lift the keyboard, using a spudger at the seam between the keyboard and trackpad.
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