IBM ThinkPad T42 Keyboard and Trackpad Replacement
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the twenty screws on the underside of the T42.
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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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Flip the laptop over and open the screen to access the keyboard and trackpad.
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Carefully maneuver the palm rest away from the keyboard, as both the keyboard and palm rest/trackpad will come off together.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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