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IBM ThinkPad T43 Screen Replacement

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Last updated on May 7, 2024

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Introduction

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This guide shows how to take out and replace the screen in this device.

What you need

Tools

1. Step 1 Screen
  Locate the screws holding the screen cover in place.
  
  There are 3 screws on the left side, 4 on the right, and 4 across the bottom of the screen.
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2. Step 2
  Remove the covers by inserting plastic spudger in between the edge of the cover and laptop.
  
  Remove screws by using the Phillips head #0
  
  The covers are set in with an adhesive so they may pop off when removing them.
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3. Step 3
  Insert the flat metal spudger into the edge of the screen cover and slowly pry open.
  
  Slide the spudger along the edges and pry open to release the cover from the clips
  
  While slide the spudger up the side of the cover, pinch the cover to help unhook the clips
  
  Across the bottom of the screen there is an adhesive, so you will need to carefully pry of that part of the cover
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5. Step 4
  Remove the two screws located near the bottom middle of the screen
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6. Step 5
  Tool used on this step:
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  Flip over the green rectangular shaped board
  
  Disconnect the screen from the rectangular board using your fingers or tweezers
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7. Step 6
  Using "Flat metal spudger" lift up the screen from the bottom slowly until you see the ribbon cable
  
  Detach the ribbon cable before lifting completely the screen
  
  Now you be able to remove the screen
  
  Because of how the ribbon cable is connected, it may detach when you lift the screen up
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8. Step 7
  To replace the screen follow the next set of steps
  
  Using your fingers or tweezers, pull out the light by placing them on the sides and lifting up
  
  Insert the wide plug on the ribbon cable into the new screen and place back into the laptop.
  
  Now if you follow these steps in reverse order, you will be able to finish replacing the screen
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