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Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket

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The lower bracket needs to be removed to get to some components of the laptop.

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  1. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket, Bottom cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, identify and unscrew the twenty screws located on the underside of the T42.

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  2. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket, Rear screws: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Unscrew the four Phillips screws located on either side of the rear of the T42 (there are two located on each end.)

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  4. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket, Keyboard and Trackpad: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Flip the laptop over and open the screen to access the keyboard and trackpad.

    • The keyboard and trackpad are connected to the motherboard. Before removing the keyboard and trackpad, disconnect both components from the motherboard, as shown in the following step.

    • The bezel and keyboard will be loose, be careful.

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    • Carefully maneuver the palm rest away from the keyboard, as both the keyboard and palm rest/trackpad will come off together.

    • Remember, both the keyboard and trackpad have connectors to the motherboard. Disconnect these before completely removing either component.

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    • Grasp the metal bracket to remove it from the device.

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  7. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket, Microphone cover: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the rubber cover from the microphone.

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

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