Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 Trackpad Replacement

Loosen the eight Phillips #1 captive screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Slide the opening pick between the upper case and the bottom cover.

Slide the pick around the perimeter of the case to disconnect the clips while gently pulling upwards with your free hand.

Lift the case upwards.

Loosen the 1 5.6mm Phillips #1 screw on the I/O board with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Loosen the three 6.5mm Phillips #1 screws on the hinge with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Lift the cable clasp using your fingertip or a spudger.

Pull the cable out from the socket.

Use a screwdriver to lift up the hinge.

Rotate the hinge by 180°.

Lift the I/O board out.

Remove the one 3.5mm screw using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Pry off the two wires that connect to the WiFi card.

Lift and pull out the WiFi card.

Lift the WiFi wires directly upwards using both hands.

Remove the black cable.

Loosen and remove all screws securing the fan and heatsinks assembly using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Lift the heatsink and fan assembly directly upwards using both hands.

Place the fan assembly aside with the thermal paste facing upwards to avoid catching debris.

Extract and remove the left and right speakers.

Pull back the cord.

Remove the two black 6.5mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Lift the hinge.

Lift the cable clasp using your fingertip or a spudger.

Remove the cable.

Remove the five black 5.5mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Remove the blue ribbon cord.

Remove the red and black twisted cable to prevent damage.

Lift the motherboard.

Flip the motherboard so that it is now upside down.

Remove the two ribbon cords by gently sliding them backwards.

Remove the four black 2.3mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Remove the trackpad by gently sliding it towards yourself.