Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 1 Touchpad Replacement

ID: 200223

Description: This guide shows how to replace the touchpad in...

Steps:

1. Turn off your laptop completely before starting the disassembly process.
2. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the following captive screws:
3. The top two 6.8 mm corner screws
4. Four 5.8 mm-long screws
5. The screws will remain in the case when fully loosened.

6. Use a plastic opening tool to pry the bottom panel.
7. Insert the end of the opening tool into the seam between the bottom and top cover.
8. Slide the opening tool around the edge of the bottom panel to release the clips holding them together.
9. The popping sounds during this process is normal.
10. Gently remove the bottom panel.
11. Using too much force can break the plastic clips securing the bottom panel.

12. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to take out the four 4.6 mm screws.

13. Remove the black battery connector from the motherboard by gently tugging toward the left.
14. Gently lift the top of the battery to remove it from the chassis.

15. Use your nail or a spudger to flip up the black locking clip.
16. Be very careful when flipping up the locking clip, as it can break easily.
17. Use tweezers or your fingers to gently pull the cable out of its socket.

18. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the touchpad.

19. Flip the laptop over and open the cover.
20. Gently remove the touchpad.