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Introduction

This, guide will show you how to replace the power jack on the Lenovo Think Pad X280. This guide requires a screwdriver for 3.4mm screws and 5.4mm screws. You'll also need to disconnect various wires.

What you need

Step 1 Back Panel

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To begin, ensure that the device is completely powered off and not connected to an energy supply.
Close the device and flip it over to expose the back panel.

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Step 2

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew the five captive screws on the back panel until a small pop is heard.
These are captive screws and do not come out completely.

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Step 3

Gently wedge an opening tool or spudger under the back panel, and loosen the clips around the perimeter until the back panel comes off.
Remove the back cover.

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Step 4 Battery

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Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the four 5 mm screws that are holding the battery down.
Remove the battery.

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Step 5 Power Jack

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Disconnect all six ribbon cables connected to the motherboard by gently with a screwdriver or your fingers.
Flip up the locking flaps before disconnecting the cables where pertinent.

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Step 6

Remove the two 5.4 mm screws securing the metal bracket with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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Step 7

Remove the two 5.4 mm screws securing the plastic bracket with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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Step 8

Remove all fifteen 3.4 mm screws securing the motherboard with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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Step 9

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Lift out the mother board to access the power jack to replace it with a new one.
The power jack will have to be desoldered and then the replacement resoldered. Check out this handy guide to help guide you.

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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.
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