Lenovo ThinkPad L440 Back Panel Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Step 1 Battery

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Open the laptop to access the power button.
Hold the power button in the top right until the computer powers off.
Turn the computer over so that the bottom of the computer is facing up

Step 2

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On the left side under the raised surface, move the tab to the left towards the unlocked symbol. Repeat this on the right side and move the tab to the right towards the unlocked symbol.

Step 3

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From the top of the laptop, slide the raised surface away from the rest of the laptop and out of its slot to remove the battery from the computer.

Step 4 Back Panel

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Loosen the four retainer screws on the bottom of the laptop using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
These four screws are attached to the panel with washers, so they will spin freely when they are loose and will come off with the panel.

Step 5

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With your fingers, lift up the back panel from the left side.

Conclusion

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

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