Introduction
Let's assume you have removed the screen from the device in order to replace wiring or the webcam.
Tools
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Here we have the screen as just removed from our Thinkpad.
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In the lower corners you will find two rubber caps with hidden screws.
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Remove the caps and unscrew the first screw.
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The screws secured this rubbery, bendy cover which is removed easily by using your fingernails or a spudger.
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When you have removed the cover store it away somewhere safe.
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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.
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Use some tweezers to lever out the plastic cap and store it somewhere safe.
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Gently pull out the cables from the hinge.
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To the right you'll have to repeat the steps.
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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.
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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.
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With the screws removed and the clip detached the display is now free
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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.
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Flip over the screen like seen in the second picture.
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Detach the last connector between cover and screen.
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With the last connector removed you're done!
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You could now replace the screen or continue the disassambly.
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