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IBM ThinkPad T42 Mini-PCI Port Replacement

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IBM ThinkPad T42 Mini-PCI Port Replacement

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The Mini-PCI port can be accessed easily after removing the rear cover

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    1. IBM ThinkPad T42 Mini-PCI Port Replacement, Bottom cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
      • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the twenty screws on the underside of the T42.

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    2. IBM ThinkPad T42 Mini-PCI Port Replacement, Rear screws: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
      • Remove the four Phillips screws located on either side of the rear of the T42 (there are two on each end.)

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    1. IBM ThinkPad T42 Mini-PCI Port 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.

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    1. IBM ThinkPad T42 Mini-PCI Port Replacement, Port Bracket: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
      • Remove the screw affixing the bracket down.

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    2. IBM ThinkPad T42 Mini-PCI Port Replacement, Bracket Removal: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
      • Lift the bracket up and out.

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    3. IBM ThinkPad T42 Mini-PCI Port Replacement, Port Removal: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
      • Carefully disconnect it from the motherboard and pull it out of the device.

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

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