Lenovo ThinkPad X280 Power Jack Replacement

ID: 178579

Description: This, guide will show you how to replace the...

Steps:

1. To begin, ensure that the device is completely powered off and not connected to an energy supply.
2. Close the device and flip it over to expose the back panel.

3. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew the five captive screws on the back panel until a small pop is heard.
4. These are captive screws and do not come out completely.

5. Gently wedge an opening tool or spudger under the back panel, and loosen the clips around the perimeter until the back panel comes off.
6. Remove the back cover.

7. Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the four 5 mm screws that are holding the battery down.
8. Remove the battery.

9. Disconnect all six ribbon cables connected to the motherboard by gently with a screwdriver or your fingers.
10. Flip up the locking flaps before disconnecting the cables where pertinent.

11. Remove the two 5.4 mm screws securing the metal bracket with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

12. Remove the two 5.4 mm screws securing the plastic bracket with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

13. Remove all fifteen 3.4 mm screws securing the motherboard with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

14. Lift out the mother board to access the power jack to replace it with a new one.
15. The power jack will have to be desoldered and then the replacement resoldered. Check out this handy guide to help guide you.