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Lenovo ThinkPad L490 Display Assembly Replacement

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  1. Lenovo ThinkPad L490 Display Assembly Replacement, Lower Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad L490 Display Assembly Replacement, Lower Case: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Completely shut down your device and disconnect any peripheries before beginning.

    • Lay the laptop down with the lower case facing up.

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove eight 3 mm screws that secure the lower case.

  2. Lenovo ThinkPad L490 Display Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad L490 Display Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Lift the lower case up and off of the chassis.

    • If necessary, insert an opening pick into the gap between the lower case and chassis and pry around the entire perimeter until the lower case fully releases.

  3. Lenovo ThinkPad L490 Display Assembly Replacement, Display Assembly: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Disconnect the battery connector.

  4. Lenovo ThinkPad L490 Display Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad L490 Display Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad L490 Display Assembly Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Gently disconnect the antenna cables from the Wi-Fi card with a spudger.

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the six M2 2.5 mm screws from the hinges of the laptop.

    • Remove the port module from the laptop's hinges.

  5. Lenovo ThinkPad L490 Display Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad L490 Display Assembly Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Open the laptop with the screen hanging down from the table.

    • Tilt the laptop at a 180 degree angle.

    • Gently shimmy and lift the display assembly from the bottom of the laptop.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.

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