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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Camera Replacement

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  1. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Camera Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Camera Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Camera Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Power off and unplug your device before you begin.

    • Orient the laptop so that it is bottom up, and the trackpad is closest to you.

    • Unscrew the seven captive screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • These screws will loosen, but stay attached to the cover. Do not attempt to completely remove them.

    • Slide a blue opening pick in the gap between the bottom panel and chassis, and pry off the one clip on each side.

    • Remove the back cover from the device.

  2. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Camera Replacement, Speakers: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Use a Phillips #00 head screwdriver to remove the four 4 mm screws above the battery.

  3. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Camera Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the speaker modules on either side of the battery out of its pegs, and unwind the cable from the front of the battery.

    • Set the speaker modules out of the way.

  4. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Camera Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Camera Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Camera Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Use tweezers to peel the plastic cover off the connector.

    • Use a spudger or your fingernail to pry up the battery straight up from the motherboard.

  5. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Camera Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the battery out of the frame and remove it from the device.

  6. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Camera Replacement, Display: step 6, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Camera Replacement, Display: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Gently take off the cover of the hinge of the computer with a combination of the opening tool and your hands.

  7. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Camera Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Lift up the covering of the display using the opening tool.

  8. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Camera Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Use a spudger to release the retaining flap on the cable connector.

  9. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Camera Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Camera Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Pull the wire that was connected to the retaining flap through the hinge.

    • Remove the display from the laptop.

  10. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Camera Replacement, Camera: step 10, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Camera Replacement, Camera: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Detach the wire that's connected to the camera.

    • Remove the camera.

Conclusion

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

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