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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c Keyboard Replacement

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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c - how to change the Keyboard


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  1. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c Keyboard Replacement, HDD Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c Keyboard Replacement, HDD Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c Keyboard Replacement, HDD Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Switch-off the Laptop and remove the battery.

    • The HDD/Memory Cover is held by 3x Phillips screws. Remove them.

    • Remove the Cover.

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  3. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 2, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 2, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • There are 2 x screws securing the keyboard. You can find them by a small KB symbol.

    • Slide the keyboard forward.

    • Lift the keyboard at the bottom.

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  4. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Under the keyboard there are two flex cables connected to the motherboard:

    • The smaller one is for the mouse buttons and the legendary TrackPoint.

    • The bigger one is for the KB.

    • Disconnect them and remove the KB.

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Conclusion

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

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