Lenovo Yoga 910-13IKB Fingerprint Reader Replacement

ID: 130656

Description: Follow this guide to replace the fingerprint...

Steps:

  1. Before you begin, be sure to turn off your laptop and unplug it from the outlet.
  2. Turn the laptop over and remove the ten Torx T5 screws along the perimeter of the bottom panel.
  3. Remove the panel.
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  5. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four M2 x 1.7 mm screws securing the battery to the laptop.
  6. Remove the battery.
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  8. Remove the six Phillips screws that attach the trackpad to the device.
  9. Use a spudger to disconnect the ribbon cable connector from the trackpad.
  10. Remove the trackpad using a spudger.
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  12. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove six screws attached to the USB ports on both sides of the device.
  13. Detach both ribbon cables attached to each USB port with a spudger, then detach the USB ports.
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  15. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove all single screw securing the SSD stick to the motherboard.
  16. Slide the SSD stick from the port on the motherboard.
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  18. Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove four screws from the fans.
  19. Remove the back connector strip using a spudger to pry it off of the device.
  20. Remove the fans.
  21. Now, only the bottom panel should remain.
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  23. Remove the four 3 mm Phillips #0 screws holding the battery in place.
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  25. Disconnect the battery cable from its motherboard socket by gently pulling it towards the battery. The spudger tool may be needed to lift the flap seal.
  26. Pull parallel to the battery, not straight up.
  27. Pull evenly on the width of the cable so that no individual wire is overly strained.
  28. Lift the battery out.
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  30. Remove the one 3mm JIS #00 screw on the right side of the silver component.
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  32. Gently pull up on the ribbon cable to detach it from the metal housing.
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  34. Lift the metal housing out and set it aside. This component holds the reader in place.
  35. The left side of the component is tucked under the lip of the computer, so lift from the right side of the component.
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  37. Remove the fingerprint reader from its place.
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