Lenovo Thinkpad X201 Tablet Keyboard Replacement

Written By: Thomas Donahue
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Lenovo Thinkpad X201 Tablet Keyboard Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

5

Time Required

10 - 15 minutes

Introduction

This guide will take you through how to replace the keyboard in your Lenovo ThinkPad X201 Tablet if it is broken or damaged.

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    • First you push the lock button on the back of the computer from lock to unlock.

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    • Then you hold it on unlocked and slide the battery pack out.

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    • Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver unscrew the four screws in the back of the laptop that have a keyboard symbol next to them.

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    • Using your fingers push keyboard forward so it is closer to the screen than it was before

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    • 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.

Author

Thomas Donahue

Member since: 21/03/18

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One comment

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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