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IBM ThinkPad 560z Screen Replacement

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This guide will demonstrate how to remove and replace the screen on an IBM ThinkPad 560z. A Phillips 00 screwdriver and a push pin are needed for this process.

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  1. IBM ThinkPad 560z Screen Replacement, Battery Removal: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Slide the battery release latch to the right.

    • Pull out the battery out towards the front of the device.

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  2. IBM ThinkPad 560z Screen Replacement, Screw Cover Removal: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 IBM ThinkPad 560z Screen Replacement, Screw Cover Removal: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the plastic screw covers, then remove the 3 Phillips screws under them.

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  4. IBM ThinkPad 560z Screen Replacement, Screen Bezel Removal: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Insert the plastic opening tool between the front cover and back cover to pry open the screen case, then carefully pull the bezel off.

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  5. IBM ThinkPad 560z Screen Replacement, LCD Removal Preperation: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the four Phillips head screws.

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  6. IBM ThinkPad 560z Screen Replacement, Ribbon Cable Disconnection: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Using your fingers or an Opening Tool, detach the connector on the right side of the screen.

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  7. IBM ThinkPad 560z Screen Replacement, LCD Removal: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 IBM ThinkPad 560z Screen Replacement, LCD Removal: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Slowly pull back the screen from the top and disconnect the ribbon cable from the back to completely free the screen from the laptop.

    • The connector is very fragile, so be careful.

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

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