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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420s Top Case Replacement

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    • There is no external access to the battery. Please make sure the at the battery has been drained or disabled through BIOS before beginning.

    • Flip the device over.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove one M2 x 3mm screw from the side of the device.

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    • Swing the cover out slightly like a hinge.

    • Pull the cover directly away from the case towards the base of the laptop.

    • Lift the cover up and away from the device to remove it.

    • You may hear a slight pop when you pull the cover off.

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    • Use the clear tab to slide the hard drive out of the device.

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    • To replace the hard drive, remove the four M2 × 4mm wafer-headed screws on the sides of the hard drive case using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • Slide the old hard drive directly out.

    • When reassembling, make sure the hard drive is securely in the case before beginning.

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    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove eight M2 × 3 mm screws near the front opening and scattered across the bottom of the laptop.

    • Remove three M2x3 mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver from the base of the laptop near the opening.

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    • Remove the M3 x 2mm screw from the hole left by the hard drive using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Flip over the device.

    • Open the device normally.

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    • Wedge the plastic opening tool between the upper and lower halves of the lower case.

    • Lift the end of the opening tool slowly until the case separates.

    • Hearing a small popping or cracking noise during this step is normal

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    • Lift the upper half of the case up slowly.

    • Be sure not to yank any of the wires connected to the case as this could damage them.

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    • Locate and disconnect the 4 ribbon wires from the top case.

    • Locate and disconnect the two additional connecting wires.

    • Some wires may be connected by a clamp. In order to remove the clamp, press upwards on the lever attached to the connector

    • Be careful to not yank on the wires when disconnecting them as they are easily damaged.

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    • Lift the unattached case away from the device and place it to the side.

    • When reassembling ensure that all parts of the case are properly aligned.

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

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