Lenovo IdeaPad S340-15IWL Charging Port Replacement

ID: 147069

Description: Use this guide to replace the charging port in...

Steps:

1. Power off the laptop and place it face-down on a non-scratching surface.
2. Using a Torx T5 screwdriver head, remove all ten 6 mm screws holding the back panel in place.

3. Slide a plastic opening tool underneath the back case near the screen hinges.
4. Gently pry up on either side of the case.
5. You may hear popping sounds as you pry up the back case. This is normal. If the case does not open, try prying at a different angle/position.

6. Disconnect the battery cable by gently pulling it straight out of the connector.
7. Be sure to pull parallel to the device to avoid bending the motherboard connector.
8. The battery connector does not lock and only requires light pressure to insert and remove.

9. Remove the three total silver 6 mm screws from the hinge of the screen in the top right corner of the device using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

10. Use an opening tool to flip up the hinges.
11. You may have to apply some force.

12. Unplug the charging port cable by sliding it out of its motherboard socket.

13. Remove the charging port by pulling vertically at the base of the wires.