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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

This is a guide to replace the keyboard on the Lenovo Thinkpad T14 gen 3.

What you need

  1. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 Keyboard Replacement, Disable battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 Keyboard Replacement, Disable battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 Keyboard Replacement, Disable battery: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Start by disabling the internal battery in the BIOS.

    • You can enable the battery again by connecting the included power adapter.

    • If you choose to skip this step, make sure that the laptop is fully powered off before you start to avoid damaging anything.

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  2. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 Keyboard Replacement, Loosen the keyboard screws: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Loosen the two screws holding the keyboard in place.

    • Note: These are captive screws that don't come out fully.

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  4. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 Keyboard Replacement, Slide keyboard up: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the keyboard up until the tabs at the bottom are free.

    • Try not to press any of the keys or it will be difficult to slide.

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  5. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 Keyboard Replacement, Lift out keyboard: step 4, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 Keyboard Replacement, Lift out keyboard: step 4, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 Keyboard Replacement, Lift out keyboard: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the bottom slightly and pull out from the frame.

    • Note: Be mindful of the fragile cables that are still attached.

    • Once you have it out, fold it down on the frame.

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  6. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 Keyboard Replacement, Disconnect the keyboard cables: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Using a spudger or your fingernail, carefully disconnect the two cables connecting the keyboard to the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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Danke
nun braucht man auch kein spezialwerkzeug mehr wie bei den alten T14

Thanks

now you don't need any special tools like with the old T14

Ingo Schneider - Reply

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