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Lenovo ThinkPad T580 Case Replacement

Introduction

Welcome to the bottom case replacement guide for the Lenovo Thinkpad T580.

This guide will detail the steps necessary to replace the external bottom case.

The most common reasons why this component would need to be replaced is because:

  • The case is old and damaged
  • The case is entirely broken

There are no specialized skills required for replacing the bottom case.

What you need

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    • Slide the switch on the left side of the battery to the left.

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    • Slide the switch on the right side of the battery to the right while applying upward pressure on the battery.

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    • Pull the battery directly out of the socket

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    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, unscrew the eight 3.3 mm captive screws on the bottom of the laptop.

    • The "captive" screws will not come out of the case.

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    • Run a Jimmy along the crease of the computer all the way around, twisting it periodically to disengage the clips.

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    • Once all the clips are released, remove the bottom cover.

    • You may need to jiggle the case slightly to release the clips around the external battery bay.

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Conclusion

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

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