Lenovo ThinkPad X280 Keyboard Replacement

ID: 145513

Description: This replacement guide will inform users about...

Steps:

1. To begin, ensure that the device is powered off and not plugged into a energy supply.
2. Open the device to where you are directly viewing the screen with the keyboard laying flat.

3. Using the flat end of the spudger, insert it at the top of the right click button.
4. Pry it up to remove the button.
5. Repeat for the left click button.

6. Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to unscrew the two 5 mm captive screws.

7. Using the black spudger tool, gently lift under the plastic where the screws were located.
8. Slide the keyboard towards the screen of the LenovoThinkPad X280 and lift the front edge by hand.

9. Gently remove the keyboard from the device and flip it over.
10. It should still be attached with connectors on the far left corner at the top so be careful not to rip or pull the keyboard out.

11. Disconnect the keyboard and trackpad cables locks with the pointed end of the black spudger.

12. Gently pull the cables from the rectangular connection site to detach the keyboard.
13. Remove the keyboard.