Introduction

Let's assume you have removed the screen from the device in order to replace wiring or the webcam.

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    • Here we have the screen as just removed from our Thinkpad.

    • In the lower corners you will find two rubber caps with hidden screws.

    • Remove the caps and unscrew the first screw.

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    • You have to remove the screws on the right and left side to proceed.

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    • The screws secured this rubbery, bendy cover which is removed easily by using your fingernails or a spudger.

    • When you have removed the cover store it away somewhere safe.

    • Remove the two PH1 screws marked with red circles.

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    • Flip the display on the side. This way it is easier to pull out the plastic caps holding the display wires in place.

    • Use some tweezers to lever out the plastic cap and store it somewhere safe.

    • Gently pull out the cables from the hinge.

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    • To the right you'll have to repeat the steps.

    • Free the cables from their prison in the hinge.

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    • The screen is secured by a rubber frame which is glued onto the display cover.

    • Use a guitar pick or a spuder to lift it off. In my case the glue was not really strong and required no heat.

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    • One flex connector is reachable for us. Lift up the brass clip.

    • With the screws removed and the clip detached the display is now free

    • Be careful not to rip the other flex connector, we have to detach in the next steps.

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    • Pull the display up about an inch just so that you can detach the flex cables with the levers / clips.

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    • With all reachable connectors detached you can now lift up the screen from the cover but we're not quite there yet.

    • Flip over the screen like seen in the second picture.

    • Detach the last connector between cover and screen.

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    • With the last connector removed you're done!

    • You could now replace the screen or continue the disassambly.

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