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IBM ThinkPad T42 Display Replacement

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  1. IBM ThinkPad T42 Display Replacement, 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.

  2. IBM ThinkPad T42 Display Replacement, 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.)

  3. IBM ThinkPad T42 Display Replacement, 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.

  5. IBM ThinkPad T42 Display Replacement, Bezel Removal: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 IBM ThinkPad T42 Display Replacement, Bezel Removal: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the plastic bezel along the edges, you may need to pry the areas circled with a spudger to remove the bezel.

  6. IBM ThinkPad T42 Display Replacement, Display Screws: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Unscrew the screws holding down the display.

    • Along with the one pictured in red, there is another one along the top right edge.

  7. IBM ThinkPad T42 Display Replacement, Display and Ribbon Cable Removal: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Carefully unplug the display ribbon on the motherboard, then carefully lift the display free from the device.

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

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@Seth

Just use the pic numbering left to right each of the 4 rows.

Start at the top and remove in sequence, placing each on a strip of heavy tape to keep the screws in sequence.

Place a second strip on top when finished to secure the sequence until it's time to re-assemble.

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Very poor & sketchy guide! NO mention at all of how to handle the other wires involved in disconnecting the screen (lid) from the laptop base, eg: the wireless antenna connections and instructions like: "Unscrew the screws holding it down" are far too vague! holding WHAT down ffs!!!!

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