IBM ThinkPad T41 Trackpad Replacement
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Last updated on May 26, 2016
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This simple repair guide will aid you in taking apart your IBM ThinkPad T41 laptop to reach and replace its trackpad.
What you need
Tools
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Spudger4.9
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Close the screen and turn the closed laptop over.
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Remove all 17 screws on the bottom of the computer.
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The yellow marker at the rear denotes the UltraBay device retaining screw. This screw is optional as the UltraBay mechanism will hold the drive or battery in place anyway. The yellow marker at the front denotes the hard disk caddy retaining screw.
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Turn the laptop right side up and open the screen.
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Lift the keyboard, using a spudger at the seam between the keyboard and trackpad.
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Unplug the keyboard’s ribbon cable, by lifting up the edges of the plug.
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Remove the keyboard.
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Close the laptop and turn it over.
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Remove the five plastic stickers covering the screws on the front edge of the case.
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Turn the computer right side up and open the screen.
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Lift the trackpad assembly by placing hands on both edges and then pull towards you till it is free of the case.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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