Lenovo ThinkPad L460 LCD Assembly Replacement
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Last updated on Dec 31, 2025
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓A cracked or otherwise visibly broken screen will require a complete replacement of the LCD assembly. This guide will instruct you how to safely remove and replace the screen assembly on the Lenovo ThinkPad L460.
IMPORTANT:
Always ground yourself when working with sensitive electronics. Periodically touch a large metal object such as a table or chair while working or use an ESD wrist strap connected to a large metal object.
Before you begin, turn off your laptop and disconnect from the charger or any peripherals.
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Shut down your Lenovo ThinkPad L460 completely.
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Disconnect the AC power adapter.
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Disconnect all connected cables and devices.
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Use your two thumbs to push the two locking latches to the left and the right of the battery to the unlocked position.
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While holding the latches open, slide the battery out of the connector to remove it.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the 8 captive screws on the back cover of the laptop.
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Remove the SIM tray from the side of the laptop.
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Use an opening tool to gently pry along the edges of the cover, releasing all the plastic clips of the laptop.
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Carefully pull up and remove the back cover from the laptop.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four 6 mm screws and a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 5 mm screws from the hinges at the corners of the laptop.
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Flip the black plastic cover up to reveal the Wi-Fi card.
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Slide a thin, ESD-safe pry tool or angled tweezers under the metal neck of the coaxial cable connectors (as close to the head as possible) and lift straight up from the Wi-Fi card.
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Use a spudger or a clean fingernail to flip up the locking flap on the display connector—this is the unlocked position.
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Use tweezers or your fingers to gently pull the cable out of its socket.
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Flip up the two hinged plates on the sides of the laptop.
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Remove the LCD assembly from the laptop.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
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