Introduction
Are you experiencing issues with your Lenovo ThinkPad X280's touchpad like unresponsiveness or physical damage? Disassembling it for repairs or replacement is a straightforward process.
In this guide, you will learn how to access and remove the touchpad on your Lenovo ThinkPad X280. This process involves taking off the back cover and removing a few internal parts. Make sure you have all the tools you need and take your time.
What you need
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew the five captive screws on the back panel until a small pop is heard.
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Gently wedge an opening tool or spudger under the back panel, and loosen the clips around the perimeter until the back panel comes off.
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Remove the back cover.
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Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the four 5 mm screws that are holding the battery down.
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Remove the battery.
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Carefully peel off the black tape covering the touchpad connector with your fingers.
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Using a spudger, lift the small latch on the cable connector, then slide the cable out carefully to disconnect it.
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Remove the four 3.4 mm Phillips #0 screws that secure the touchpad.
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With a tweezer or your hands, carefully remove any adhesive/tape securing the touchpad in place.
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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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