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Lenovo Thinkpad X201 Tablet Keyboard Replacement

What you need

  1. Lenovo Thinkpad X201 Tablet Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • First you push the lock button on the back of the computer from lock to unlock.

  2. Lenovo Thinkpad X201 Tablet Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Then you hold it on unlocked and slide the battery pack out.

  3. Lenovo Thinkpad X201 Tablet Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 3, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Thinkpad X201 Tablet Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 3, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Thinkpad X201 Tablet Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver unscrew the four screws in the back of the laptop that have a keyboard symbol next to them.

  4. Lenovo Thinkpad X201 Tablet Keyboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Using your fingers push keyboard forward so it is closer to the screen than it was before

  5. Lenovo Thinkpad X201 Tablet Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Use a flathead screwdriver to gently lift up on the keyboard until it comes off. Make sure you disconnect the ribbon cable from the motherboard before removing the KB completely.

Conclusion

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

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Excellent.. thank you.. I just put on my new keyboard. I appreciated seeing your photos just to make sure I didn’t miss anything.

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