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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Display Replacement

Introduction

This guide will lead you through the steps to replace the display on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Generation 1. The display allows the user to see how they interact with the computer and may get damaged or worn down.

The removal of the display requires you to first remove the battery, then proceed to remove the hinge covering, take off the display cover, and detach it from the motherboard. Make sure the device is turned off before you begin these steps.


What you need

  1. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Display Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Display Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Display 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.

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  2. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Display Replacement, Speakers: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #00 head screwdriver to remove the four 4 mm screws above the battery.

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  3. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Display 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.

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  5. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Display Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Display Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Display 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.

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  6. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Display Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the battery out of the frame and remove it from the device.

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  7. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Display Replacement, Display: step 6, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Display 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.

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  8. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Display Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Lift up the covering of the display using the opening tool.

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  9. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Display Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use a spudger to release the retaining flap on the cable connector.

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  10. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Display Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Display 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.

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Conclusion

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

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