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Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace your Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML touchpad.

The touchpad is how you move your cursor around on the screen, so it is a very important part of the computer. If it stops working, you will need a way to replace it.

What you need

Step 1 Lower Case

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Remove the nine 4.2 mm-long T5 Torx screws that secure the lower case.
Insert an opening tool into the seam between the lower case and chassis.
Pry around the entire perimeter until the lower case fully releases.
Remove the lower case.

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Step 2 Battery

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Caution: Make sure that your battery is discharged below 25% capacity.
Remove the four 4 mm-long Phillips #00 screws securing the battery.
Use a spudger to push the battery connector out of its socket.
Caution: This may take a while. Be careful, and do not try and push with much force.
Remove the battery from the computer by pulling it up and out.

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Step 3 Touchpad

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Flip up the locking flap securing the touchpad motherboard connection.
Disconnect the touchpad ribbon cable.

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Step 4

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Remove the six 2.5 mm-long screws securing the touchpad with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
Lift the touchpad at a 45 degree angle.
Remove the touchpad.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.

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