ThinkPad 13 Chromebook Display Replacement

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ThinkPad 13 Chromebook Display Replacement

Schwierigkeitsgrad

Moderate

Schritte

11

Zeitaufwand

20 - 30 Minuten

Einleitung

Use this guide to replace a broken LCD in your ThinkPad 13 Chromebook, or upgrade the HD display to a FHD display on an entry-level model.

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    • Before proceeding, unplug and power down your ThinkPad. Close the display and lay it on a soft surface, top-side down.

    • Use a Size 0 Philips screwdriver to loosen the nine screws on the bottom of the case. They will not come out entirely, but you will feel when they are loose enough.

    • You will need to remove the rubber pads from the bottom three screws using a pair of tweezers.

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    • Insert an opening pick into the space between the lower case and the chassis.

    • Slide the opening pick around the case, pushing inward to release the clips securing the lower case. You should feel and hear the clip pop free.

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    • When all the clips have been released, you should be able to easily remove the lower case.

    • If you feel resistance when lifting the case, ensure all the clips have been released and all the screws are adequately loosened.

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    • Use a spudger or other plastic tool to push the battery connector in the direction of the arrow, removing it from its socket.

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    • Remove the four screws securing the battery to the upper case.

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    • Lift the battery out of the upper case.

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    • Before proceeding, unplug and power down your ThinkPad. Set your computer to face you, with the screen open.

    • Use the plastic opening tool to pull the panel forward and release it from the display assembly.

    • You may need a little help from your fingers for the thicker bottom bezel.

    • Be careful not to put pressure on the LCD itself, as it could damage the display.

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    • Open the laptop completely to 180 degrees and lay it flat.

    • Remove the four screws that secure the LCD panel to the plastic. Do not confuse these for the screws securing the hinge to the display assembly.

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    • Carefully separate the LCD panel from the plastic cover. and lower the screen onto the keys.

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    • Peel off the sticker securing the display cable to the LCD panel.

    • Using the flat end of a spudger, lift the cable lock and gently remove the display cable from the LCD panel.

    • Be very gentle removing this cable, as it is quite delicate.

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    • Remove the LCD panel.

Abschluss

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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