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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9th Gen Back Cover Replacement

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Use this guide to remove and replace the back cover on your Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9th Gen.

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  1. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9th Gen Back Cover Replacement, Unfasten the back cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9th Gen Back Cover Replacement, Unfasten the back cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% and power down your device before disassembly.

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the five captive screws holding the back cover.

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  2. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9th Gen Back Cover Replacement, Release the corner clips: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9th Gen Back Cover Replacement, Release the corner clips: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Insert an opening pick between a corner of the back cover and the chassis, near a hinge.

    • Pry upward to release the retaining clips.

    • Listen for a click sound when clips release.

    • Repeat this process for the opposite corner.

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  4. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9th Gen Back Cover Replacement, Release the edge clips: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9th Gen Back Cover Replacement, Release the edge clips: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Insert the opening pick between the cover and the body.

    • Pry upward and release all of the retaining clips.

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  5. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9th Gen Back Cover Replacement, Remove the back cover: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9th Gen Back Cover Replacement, Remove the back cover: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Lift the back cover off the chassis and remove it.

    • If the cover feels stuck to the chassis, use an opening pick to release any remaining clips around the perimeter of the back cover.

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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 X1 Carbon community for help.

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