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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement

Introduction

The screen/display is one of the most common repairs in all electronic devices. Screens and displays can easily crack or break when dropped from elevated surfaces and heights. Cracking the screen can result in cosmetic damages to the device, and any damage to the display may impact the overall functionality of a device.

If your device is not displaying images properly or if there are dead pixels on the display, it may be time to replace it. Follow this guide to remove and replace the display assembly* of your Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 laptop.

*This guide will cover the process of removing the display assembly from the device and not the display. If you’re looking to remove and replace the display/screen of your device, please visit the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Replacement guide.

What you need

  1. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the ten 5 mm Phillips #00 screws that are holding the back panel on.

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  2. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Use a spudger to pry open the back case at the two hinge cutouts.

    • Gently use the plastic opening tool around the edges of the laptop to pry up the clips holding the rest of the back panel.

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  3. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Once all the clips have been disengaged, lift off the back cover.

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  4. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two 5 mm Phillips #00 screws that secure the battery in place.

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  5. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Using your fingers, grasp the entire bundle of wires to pull the battery cable from its connector. This will cut off power to the motherboard.

    • Be sure to apply even pressure across the wires and connector to not damage the battery cable.

    • Remove the battery from the device.

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  6. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement, Hard Drive: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the three 5 mm Phillips #00 screws that secure the hard drive.

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  7. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Using your hands, gently pull the hard drive back, sliding it out from the port.

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  8. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement, Fan: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 5 mm Phillips #00 screws that secure the fan in place.

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  10. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Using your hands, remove the wire that is wrapped around the base of the fan.

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  11. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the wire holding the fan and the motherboard together.

    • Remove the fan from the device.

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  12. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement, Heatsink: step 11, image 1 of 1
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  13. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully remove the heatsink from the device.

    • During reassembly, don't forget to apply thermal paste onto the heatsink. For proper technique on thermal paste application, please visit the How to Apply Thermal Paste guide.

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  14. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement, Speakers: step 13, image 1 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement, Speakers: step 13, image 2 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement, Speakers: step 13, image 3 of 3
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    • Using the iFixit nylon tipped tweezers, disconnect the wire that connects the speakers to the motherboard.

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  15. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Using your hands, gently pull the left speaker up and out of the device.

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  16. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Repeat the previous step for the other speaker and remove the speakers from the device.

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  17. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement, Motherboard: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the three 5 mm Phillips #00 screws securing the motherboard.

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  18. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 17, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the auxiliary port cable from the motherboard.

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  19. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 18, image 1 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 18, image 2 of 3 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 18, image 3 of 3

    • Using a plastic opening tool, unlock the four ZIF connectors of the flat cables.

    • Lift up the connector locking tab and disconnect the cables from the motherboard.

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  20. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 19, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 19, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the display cable from the motherboard.

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  21. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 20, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 20, image 2 of 2

    • Using the plastic opening tool, unlock the connector for the side ports panel and disconnect the cable from the motherboard.

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  22. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 21, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 21, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully lift and remove the motherboard from the device.

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  23. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement, Display Assembly: step 22, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement, Display Assembly: step 22, image 2 of 2

    • Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the four total 5 mm screws from the left and right hinges (two screws on each hinge).

    • For proper screwdriver technique, please visit the Screwdriver Best Practices guide.

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  24. Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 23, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5-1570 Display Assembly Replacement: step 23, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the display assembly from the rest of the device.

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Conclusion

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

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