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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Touchpad Replacement

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  1. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Touchpad Replacement, Back Cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the seven 7mm screws holding the back cover onto your computer.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool or your fingers to pry off the cover.

  3. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Touchpad Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Touchpad Replacement, Battery: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Using your fingers, disconnect the battery from the motherboard.

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    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, unscrew the five 4.3mm screws attaching the battery to the computer.

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    • Remove the battery by pulling it directly towards you.

  6. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Touchpad Replacement, Touchpad: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the black ribbon cable connected to the touchpad.

  7. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Touchpad Replacement: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four 1.9 mm screws holding in the touchpad.

  8. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Touchpad Replacement: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the touchpad by opening the computer and letting it drop onto your hand.

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

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Even the weirder of their models is still amazingly engineered, this was so easy to do and finding parts - not only of the same model but compatible newer parts - was an absolute breeze! Was able to upgrade my laptop during my work lunchtime, and still have time to actually eat lunch!

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Just to confirm - Thinkpad X1 Carbon Generation 3 touchpads are compatible with this model, and make for an amazing upgrade.

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