ThinkPad X1 Carbon Fingerprint Reader Replacement

ID: 105113

Description: This guide will help individuals replace the...

Steps:

1. Unscrew the seven screws located on the back of the device.

2. Slide the plastic opening tool along the edge of the device to separate the keyboard tray.

3. Flip the device over and open it to lift the keyboard tray from the body of the device.

4. Use the plastic opening tool to gently release the ribbon cable attached to the keyboard.
5. You may now place the device off to the side. The rest of the repair takes place on the keyboard tray.

6. Locate the Fingerprint Reader and metal frame on the left side of the keyboard tray.

7. Unscrew the two silver screws to remove the metal frame.

8. Remove the ribbon cable connected to the board.
9. Remove and Replace the Fingerprint Reader board and metal frame.
10. This connection does not have a lock, please pull the ribbon away from the board. Do not attempt to lift the connection.