Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 1838 Button Replacement
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Last updated on Jan 4, 2019
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Use this guide if either your power or volume buttons have stopped working or if you just want to clean them.
What you need
Tools
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Spudger4.9
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Remove the button on the front of the tablet that has the arrow pointing to the left .
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You can do this by putting your fingernail or a Spudger underneath the button and pulling up.
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Remove the 2 screws found under the button you just removed with a size #00 Philips Head Screwdriver.
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Open the tablet screen to the left. (Like opening a book) Making sure not to disconnect any of the wires connecting the screen and tablet.
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To peel back the ribbon connector, first gently open the white gates.
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You can do this with a plastic Spudger or your fingernail.
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Remove the screw that is highlighted.
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Use a size #00 Philips head screwdriver.
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Remove the blue motherboard the screw was attached to.
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Make sure to remove it carefully, so you do not accidentally damage the surrounding parts.
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To remove the buttons, you need to push the little black tabs towards each other with either your fingernails or plastic spudger.
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While the tabs are pushed in the buttons should pop out.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Team
University of North Texas, Team S1-G2, Riccardelli Fall 2018 Member of University of North Texas, Team S1-G2, Riccardelli Fall 2018
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