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Lenovo ThinkPad X280 Touch Pad Replacement

Lenovo ThinkPad X280 Touch Pad Replacement

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Are you experiencing issues with your Lenovo ThinkPad X280's touchpad like unresponsiveness or physical damage? Disassembling it for repairs or replacement is a straightforward process.

In this guide, you will learn how to access and remove the touchpad on your Lenovo ThinkPad X280. This process involves taking off the back cover and removing a few internal parts. Make sure you have all the tools you need and take your time.

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  1. Lenovo ThinkPad X280 Touch Pad Replacement, Back Panel: étape 1, image 1 de 1
    • To begin, ensure that the device is completely powered off and not connected to an energy supply.

    • Close the device and flip it over to expose the back panel.

  2. Lenovo ThinkPad X280 Touch Pad Replacement: étape 2, image 1 de 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 Touch Pad Replacement: étape 2, image 2 de 2
    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew the five captive screws on the back panel until a small pop is heard.

    • These are captive screws and do not come out completely.

  3. Lenovo ThinkPad X280 Touch Pad Replacement: étape 3, image 1 de 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 Touch Pad Replacement: étape 3, image 2 de 2
    • Gently wedge an opening tool or spudger under the back panel, and loosen the clips around the perimeter until the back panel comes off.

    • Remove the back cover.

  4. Lenovo ThinkPad X280 Touch Pad Replacement, Battery: étape 4, image 1 de 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 Touch Pad Replacement, Battery: étape 4, image 2 de 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 Touch Pad Replacement, Battery: étape 4, image 3 de 3
    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the four 5 mm screws that are holding the battery down.

    • Remove the battery.

  5. Lenovo ThinkPad X280 Touch Pad Replacement, Touch Pad: étape 5, image 1 de 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 Touch Pad Replacement, Touch Pad: étape 5, image 2 de 2
    • Carefully peel off the black tape covering the touchpad connector with your fingers.

    • Use tweezers if you're having trouble gripping the tape.

  6. Lenovo ThinkPad X280 Touch Pad Replacement: étape 6, image 1 de 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X280 Touch Pad Replacement: étape 6, image 2 de 2
    • Using a spudger, lift the small latch on the cable connector, then slide the cable out carefully to disconnect it.

    • In the second photo, the connector broke off. Gently pull the ribbon cable out of its socket.

  7. Lenovo ThinkPad X280 Touch Pad Replacement: étape 7, image 1 de 1
    • Remove the four 3.4 mm Phillips #0 screws that secure the touchpad.

    • With a tweezer or your hands, carefully remove any adhesive/tape securing the touchpad in place.

    • You may need to gently pry the touchpad free with a spudger.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.

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