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Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Keyboard Replacement

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Unlike some laptops that have their keyboard built-in, Thinkpad keyboards can be easily removed in just a few steps.

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    • Remove the eight 14mm screws using the Phillips #0 Screwdriver.

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    • Lift the palm rest panel.

    • Lift the palm rest panel slowly; there is a ribbon cable connected under it.

    • The ribbon cable connecter is shown in the second image, circled in blue.

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    • While lifting the panel, lift the keyboard up.

    • Be sure to lift the keyboard slowly; there is a ribbon cable attached under it.

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    • Use the spudger to disconnect the ribbon cable.

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    • Remove the keyboard.

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

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