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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9th Gen Back Cover Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to remove and replace the back cover on your Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9th Gen.

What you need

  1. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9th Gen Back Cover Replacement, Unfasten the back cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9th Gen Back Cover Replacement, Unfasten the back cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% and power down your device before disassembly.

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the five captive screws holding the back cover.

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  2. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9th Gen Back Cover Replacement, Release the corner clips: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9th Gen Back Cover Replacement, Release the corner clips: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Insert an opening pick between a corner of the back cover and the chassis, near a hinge.

    • Pry upward to release the retaining clips.

    • Listen for a click sound when clips release.

    • Repeat this process for the opposite corner.

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  4. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9th Gen Back Cover Replacement, Release the edge clips: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9th Gen Back Cover Replacement, Release the edge clips: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Insert the opening pick between the cover and the body.

    • Pry upward and release all of the retaining clips.

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  5. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9th Gen Back Cover Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 4, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9th Gen Back Cover Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the back cover off the chassis and remove it.

    • If the cover feels stuck to the chassis, use an opening pick to release any remaining clips around the perimeter of the back cover.

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Conclusion

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon community for help.

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