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Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show how to remove the keyboard from the Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga. This step can be time-consuming due to the large number of screws.

What you need

  1. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga Keyboard Replacement, Back Case: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew the eight captive screws from the back of the device.

    • The screws should not be removed from the back panel, so don't try to force them out.

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  2. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use the iFixit opening tool to remove the back case by entering the tip of the tool into the seam and prying up.

    • This can be tough so take your time to undo the clips around the perimeter before removing the back cover.

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  3. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Once the back cover is no longer attached carefully remove it by lifting straight up.

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  4. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use the spudger to disconnect the battery from the motherboard at the connector socket.

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  5. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove five 4 mm screws around the battery.

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  7. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the battery out of the laptop by lifting up.

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  8. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga Keyboard Replacement, Fan: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the fan connector from the moetherboard with a spudger or opening tool.

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  9. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga Keyboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Loosen the seven screws surrounding the fan and heatsink using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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  10. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga Keyboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the fan from the laptop by lifting it up and off the frame.

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  11. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga Keyboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the motherboard connectors with a spudger or opening tool.

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  12. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga Keyboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove nine 5 mm screws around the motherboard.

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  13. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga Keyboard Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Loosen the sixty-eight 2 mm screws using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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  14. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga Keyboard Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the motherboard from the laptop by lifting it up and off the frame.

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  15. Lenovo ThinkPad X390 Yoga Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Gently remove keyboard

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Conclusion

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

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