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Lenovo Thinkpad X220 Trackpad Replacement

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If your trackpad for the Lenovo Thinkpad X220 is working improperly, this guide will help you remove and replace the trackpad.

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    • Turn laptop over to expose the battery.

    • Slide and unlock the sliders while removing the battery casing at the same.

    • Place battery in a safe spot.

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    • Grab the Phillips screwdriver with the JIS, J00 head.

    • Remove all screws on the backside where the battery was removed.

    • You should have 10 screws total.

    • Place the 10 screws in a safe spot.

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    • Remove the plate next to the battery.

    • Remove the side panel.

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    • Close laptop.

    • Flip laptop over to battery side is facing down.

    • The screen needs to be open when separating the keyboard and trackpad from the base.

    • Using the Metal Spudger, place between the trackpad and the keyboard and lift up to remove.

    • Pull keyboard towards yourself.

    • Grab the tab on the ribbon wire, pull off to release the keyboard.

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    • Now, you can get to the trackpad ribbon wire.

    • The trackpad ribbon wire in blue, unhinge the clamp to release the blue ribbon wire.

    • Get a hold of the trackpad and pull up and out of the laptop.

    • Carefully slide new trackpad into the hinges.

    • With the keyboard, clamp the ribbon back into place.

    • Slide replacement keyboard in.

    • Press the sides of the keyboard to secure placement.

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    • New trackpad is now ready to be used, make sure it is in place and secure.

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

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