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Lenovo Thinkpad X220 Keyboard Replacement

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Lenovo Thinkpad X220 Keyboard Replacement

Introduction

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I will replace the keyboard on this Thinkpad X220 in a few steps.

What you need

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    1. Lenovo Thinkpad X220 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Thinkpad X220 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Thinkpad X220 Keyboard Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Locate the two switches that lock the battery.

      • Then push the left switch outward into the "unlocked" position.

      • This switch will remain in the unlocked position.

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    2. Lenovo Thinkpad X220 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Thinkpad X220 Keyboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Now push and hold the right switch to the right while using the other hand to gently slide the battery upwards out of the laptop.

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    3. Lenovo Thinkpad X220 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Thinkpad X220 Keyboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • This is a rechargeable Li-Ion battery that has a capacity of 4400 mAh, if you have the 6 cell model.

      • The 4 or 9 cell model has different ratings.

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    1. Lenovo Thinkpad X220 Keyboard Replacement, Keyboard: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Put the laptop upside down.

      • Unscrew the two keyboard retention screws.

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    2. Lenovo Thinkpad X220 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Thinkpad X220 Keyboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Put the laptop back on its feet, open the lid and push the keyboard from the TrackPoint click buttons.

      • After that, pull it from the laptop assembly.

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    3. Lenovo Thinkpad X220 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Thinkpad X220 Keyboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • You should now have access to the keyboard's connector.

      • Pull it gently from the grabbing tip.

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    4. Lenovo Thinkpad X220 Keyboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • The keyboard is now totally unplugged from the laptop.

      • Here you go! Plug a new keyboard on the connector and follow the steps in the reverse order to finish your repair.

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