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Lenovo ThinkPad T400s Keyboard Replacement

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    • Remove the Phillips #0-6mm screw.

    • Lift up the back cover to the RAM cards.

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    • Pull the lock for the baterry to the left to unlock.

    • While holding the tab in the unlocked position, remove the battery.

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    • Remove the three Phillips #0-6mm screws on the back panel.

    • These screws are marked with a keyboard symbol next to them.

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    • Turn the computer over and open the lid.

    • Wedge the small metal spudger between the palm rest and the keyboard.

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    • Lift up the keyboard, but be careful not to completely remove.

    • Don't lift the keyboard too quickly, there is a connector cable you must disconnect first.

    • Wedge the small plastic opening tool underneath copper band and tilt back.

    • Remove keyboard to replace.

Conclusion

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

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