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Lenovo ThinkPad A285 Hinge Replacement

Introduction

This guide is for people whose hinge on their device is damage or needs replacement.

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  1. Lenovo ThinkPad A285 Hinge Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad A285 Hinge Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad A285 Hinge Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Flip your laptop over so the bottom panel is facing up.

    • Use a Phillips #0 to loosen the five screws holding the back panel to the laptop.

    • These screws do not come all the way out, so loosen until free spinning.

    • Lift the bottom of the panel to separate the back panel away from the device.

    • Remove the back panel.

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  2. Lenovo ThinkPad A285 Hinge Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad A285 Hinge Replacement, Battery: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the four 5 mm screws connecting the battery to the device.

    • Slide the battery away from the connector on the motherboard to remove it.

    • When replacing the battery, make sure to slide the fins on either side of the bottom edge of the battery into the their respective slots.

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  4. Lenovo ThinkPad A285 Hinge Replacement, Hinge: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the six Phillips #0 screws securing the two hinges.

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  5. Lenovo ThinkPad A285 Hinge Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad A285 Hinge Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Pry open the screen with an opening tool to gain access to the other set of hinge screws behind the screen.

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  6. Lenovo ThinkPad A285 Hinge Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad A285 Hinge Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove each of the two screws securing the display hinges.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
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