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Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 Trackpad Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace a faulty trackpad on the Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (Models 20T8, 20T9, 20TD, 20TE).

What you need

  1. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 Trackpad Replacement, Lower Case: step 1, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 Trackpad Replacement, Lower Case: step 1, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 Trackpad Replacement, Lower Case: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the eight captive screws securing the lower case.

    • The screws are captive and should not have the ability to be taken out.

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  2. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 Trackpad Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 Trackpad Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 Trackpad Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Insert an opening pick into the seam between the lower case and chassis.

    • Slide the pick around the entire perimeter until the lower case fully releases.

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  3. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 Trackpad Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the lower case.

    • When reassembling, place the lower case on top of all the clips and push down around the edges until all the clips are engaged.

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  5. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 Trackpad Replacement, Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 Battery Disconnection: step 4, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 Trackpad Replacement, Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 Battery Disconnection: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the battery connector directly out of its socket.

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  6. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 Trackpad Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 Trackpad Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the five 5.7 mm-long Phillips #1 screws securing the battery.

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  7. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 Trackpad Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the battery up and out.

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  8. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 Trackpad Replacement, Trackpad: step 7, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 Trackpad Replacement, Trackpad: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Flip up the locking flap on the trackpad and disconnect the ribbon cable.

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  9. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 Trackpad Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 Trackpad Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 2.4 mm-long Phillips #1 screws securing the trackpad.

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  10. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 Trackpad Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the trackpad.

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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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