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IBM ThinkPad 600E Keyboard Replacement

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This guide will show you how to replace your keyboard. Sometimes the keys get broken or worn out, or the track point gets damaged, thus needing it to be replaced.

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    • Flip the laptop over and find the battery latch.

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    • Move the latch to the side with the unlocked symbol.

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    • Pry the battery out using your fingers.

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    • Use an antistatic wrist strap to avoid the risk of electric shock.

    • Unscrew the coin screw for the hard drive using a coin. Pry off the HDD cover.

    • It is easier to remove the coin screw using a thicker coin, such as a nickel.

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    • Unlock the highlighted latch and pull the disk drive out.

    • Remove the disk drive.

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    • Most of the screws have a small, plastic covering attached with an adhesive. Use the metal spudger to pry it off. Make sure to note which screw came from which hole.

    • Four 18mm long M2.5 screws

    • Two 16mm long M2.5 screws

    • One 4.5mm long M2.5 screws

    • Four 3mm long M2.5 screws

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    • Open the laptop all the way until it is flat.

    • Take the black circle off and remove the screw.

    • One 4.5mm long M2.5 screw

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    • Pry the keyboard case up from the bottom and gently pry it up from all other edges.

    • Use caution when opening the case, as there are two ribbon cables attached to the keyboard case.

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    • Pry the connectors of the ribbon cables off slowly, lifting straight up. Wiggle gently side to side if necessary.

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

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