Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Power Jack Replacement

ID: 130482

Description: If your Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)...

Steps:

1. Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the seven 7mm screws holding the back cover onto your computer.

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

3. Using your fingers, disconnect the battery from the motherboard.

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

5. Remove the battery by pulling it directly towards you.

6. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to undo the four 5 mm screws attached to the heat sink.

7. Undo the black clasp that holds the ribbon cable, attached to the fan, in place and disconnect the ribbon cable.

8. Remove the fan by lifting it directly up.

9. Disconnect all 10 of the ribbon cables attached to the motherboard.

10. Disconnect the wire connecting the motherboard to the speaker.

11. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew the 4mm screw holding the metal covering over the power jack prongs.

12. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew the 4mm screw holding down the Micro-SD card tray.

13. Un-tape the orange and blue wires from the motherboard.

14. Remove the black and grey wires from the cable comb on the motherboard.

15. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew the 3.7mm screw holding down the wifi card.
16. Remove the wifi card.

17. Carefully remove the motherboard by lifting it and pulling towards the left.