Disassembling IBM ThinkPad A30 Upper Case
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This guide will show you how to remove the ThinkPad's upper case.
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Slide the highlighted tab to the left.
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With your finger on the tab, remove the battery by lifting it upwards away from the laptop.
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Remove the highlighted screw with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Pull the hard drive out.
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Rotate the ThinkPad so that the hard drive bay is facing you.
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Remove the black cover to reveal a 14.8mm screw.
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Remove the uncovered screw with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Lift the front end of the keyboard as shown.
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Using your fingers, remove the black film cover.
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Locate the connector attached to the motherboard.
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Disconnect the ribbon cable by removing the connector.
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Lift and remove the keyboard.
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Remove the two 5.6mm screws.
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Remove the 16.7mm screw.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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