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Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket

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Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket

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The lower bracket needs to be removed to get to some components of the laptop.

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    1. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket, Bottom cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the twenty screws on the underside of the T42.

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    2. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket, Rear screws: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the four Phillips screws located on either side of the rear of the T42 (there are two on each end.)

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    1. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket, Keyboard and Trackpad: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Flip the laptop over and open the screen to access the keyboard and trackpad.

      • The keyboard and trackpad are connected to the motherboard. Before removing the keyboard and trackpad, disconnect both components from the motherboard, as shown in the following step.

      • The bezel and keyboard will be loose, be careful.

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    2. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket: step 4, image 1 of 2 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Carefully maneuver the palm rest away from the keyboard, as both the keyboard and palm rest/trackpad will come off together.

      • Remember, both the keyboard and trackpad have connectors to the motherboard. Disconnect these before completely removing either component.

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    1. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket, Lower Bracket: step 5, image 1 of 2 Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket, Lower Bracket: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Grasp the metal bracket to remove it from the device.

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    2. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket, Microphone cover: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the rubber cover from the microphone.

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Conclusion

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

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