Lenovo ThinkPad X280 Touch Pad Replacement

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Are you experiencing issues with your Lenovo ThinkPad X280's touchpad like unresponsiveness or physical damage? Disassembling it for repairs or replacement is a straightforward process.

In this guide, you will learn how to access and remove the touchpad on your Lenovo ThinkPad X280. This process involves taking off the back cover and removing a few internal parts. Make sure you have all the tools you need and take your time.

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To begin, ensure that the device is completely powered off and not connected to an energy supply.
Close the device and flip it over to expose the back panel.

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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew the five captive screws on the back panel until a small pop is heard.
These are captive screws and do not come out completely.

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Gently wedge an opening tool or spudger under the back panel, and loosen the clips around the perimeter until the back panel comes off.
Remove the back cover.

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Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the four 5 mm screws that are holding the battery down.
Remove the battery.

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Carefully peel off the black tape covering the touchpad connector with your fingers.
Use tweezers if you're having trouble gripping the tape.

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Using a spudger, lift the small latch on the cable connector, then slide the cable out carefully to disconnect it.
In the second photo, the connector broke off. Gently pull the ribbon cable out of its socket.

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Remove the four 3.4 mm Phillips #0 screws that secure the touchpad.
With a tweezer or your hands, carefully remove any adhesive/tape securing the touchpad in place.
You may need to gently pry the touchpad free with a spudger.

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To reassemble your device, follow the above steps 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 Answers community for help.