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This guide will walk you through the process of replacing the back cover panel on your Thinkpad T490s. Opening the back cover allows access to all of the laptops internals, enabling you to replace, repair, or upgrade every major component.
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Use your Phillips #1 screwdriver to fully loosen the five screws on the back cover.
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Orient your laptop so that the screen's silver hinges are closest to you.
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Insert an opening pick between the back cover and the device body near a hinge corner.
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Pry upward to release the clips holding the cover. Listen for a loud click when each clip releases.
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Insert your opening pick between the cover and the device body at the other hinge corner.
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Pry upward to release additional retaining clips.
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Grab the front edge of the cover and lift it away from you.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Lenovo ThinkPad answers community for help.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Lenovo ThinkPad answers community for help.
