Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Plastic Edge Cover

Written By: Gerald Watanabe
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Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Plastic Edge Cover

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

5

Time Required

15 - 20 minutes

Introduction

How to remove the edge cover of the IBM ThinkPad T42 and access specific components within your personal device.

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    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the twenty screws on the underside of the T42.

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    • Remove the four Phillips screws located on either side of the rear of the T42 (there are two on each end.)

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    There are tiny numbers showing the lengths of the screws. 1-2-3-4 where 1 is the shortest.

    The dark red circles are not very easy to see. How about white ones?

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    • Flip the laptop over and open the screen to access the keyboard and trackpad.

    • The keyboard and trackpad are connected to the motherboard. Before removing the keyboard and trackpad, disconnect both components from the motherboard, as shown in the following step.

    • The bezel and keyboard will be loose, be careful.

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    • Carefully maneuver the palm rest away from the keyboard, as both the keyboard and palm rest/trackpad will come off together.

    • Remember, both the keyboard and trackpad have connectors to the motherboard. Disconnect these before completely removing either component.

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    • Starting from the bottom right, carefully remove the bezel by pulling it up gently. If needed use a spudger or flathead screwdriver to help.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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