Lenovo ThinkPad X280 Back Panel Replacement

Introduction

This replacement guide will show users how to remove the back panel of your Lenovo ThinkPad X280. This guide will function as a prerequisite guide to all other replacement guides included, with the exception of the keyboard replacement. Once the user has properly removed the back panel of the device, they can move forward with the replacement process of the desired part.

What you need

Step 1 Back Panel

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To begin, ensure that the device is completely powered off and not connected to an energy supply.
Close the device and flip it over to expose the back panel.

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Step 2

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew the five captive screws on the back panel until a small pop is heard.
These are captive screws and do not come out completely.

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Step 3

Gently wedge an opening tool or spudger under the back panel, and loosen the clips around the perimeter until the back panel comes off.
Remove the back cover.

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