IBM ThinkPad T43 Screen Replacement

Locate the screws holding the screen cover in place.

Remove the covers by inserting plastic spudger in between the edge of the cover and laptop.

Remove screws by using the Phillips head #0

Insert the flat metal spudger into the edge of the screen cover and slowly pry open.

Slide the spudger along the edges and pry open to release the cover from the clips

While slide the spudger up the side of the cover, pinch the cover to help unhook the clips

Remove the two screws located near the bottom middle of the screen

Flip over the green rectangular shaped board

Disconnect the screen from the rectangular board using your fingers or tweezers

Using "Flat metal spudger" lift up the screen from the bottom slowly until you see the ribbon cable

Detach the ribbon cable before lifting completely the screen

Now you be able to remove the screen

To replace the screen follow the next set of steps

Using your fingers or tweezers, pull out the light by placing them on the sides and lifting up

Insert the wide plug on the ribbon cable into the new screen and place back into the laptop.

Now if you follow these steps in reverse order, you will be able to finish replacing the screen