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Moderate
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9
Time Required
5 - 10 minutes
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Introduction
Before you perform this repair, be sure to completely power off and unplug your laptop. Make sure the laptop is not in standby, sleep, or hibernation mode.
What you need
Step 1
Back cover removal
- Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the following ten screws securing the back cover to the frame:
- Six 12.8 mm PH1 screws
- Four 4.6 mm PH1 screws
Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the following ten screws securing the back cover to the frame:
Six 12.8 mm PH1 screws
Four 4.6 mm PH1 screws
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Step 2
Release the front clips
- Insert the rounded edge of an opening pick between the back cover and the frame in the lower right corner.
- Angle the pick to about 45˚.
Insert the rounded edge of an opening pick between the back cover and the frame in the lower right corner.
Angle the pick to about 45˚.
Step 3
- Slide the pick along the front edge to release the clips securing the back cover to the frame.
Slide the pick along the front edge to release the clips securing the back cover to the frame.
Step 4
Release the right clips
- Insert the edge of an opening pick between the back cover and the frame on the right edge.
- Angle the pick to about 30˚ and slide down the left edge to release the clips.
Insert the edge of an opening pick between the back cover and the frame on the right edge.
Angle the pick to about 30˚ and slide down the left edge to release the clips.
Step 5
Release the left clips
- Repeat the same procedure on the left edge to release the clips.
Repeat the same procedure on the left edge to release the clips.
Step 6
Release the right vent clips
- Slide the opening pick between the frame and the plastic vents on the right side near the USB-A port.
- Rotate the pick so that it is positioned on top of the plastic vents.
- If the pick is difficult to insert, position the laptop vertically to reduce the weight on the back cover.
Slide the opening pick between the frame and the plastic vents on the right side near the USB-A port.
Rotate the pick so that it is positioned on top of the plastic vents.
If the pick is difficult to insert, position the laptop vertically to reduce the weight on the back cover.
Step 7
- Push the pick between the frame and plastic vents.
- Slide the pick along the top edge of the plastic vents to release the clips.
Push the pick between the frame and plastic vents.
Slide the pick along the top edge of the plastic vents to release the clips.
Step 8
Release the left vent clips
- Slide the opening pick between the frame and the plastic vents on the left side near the USB-C port.
- Rotate the pick so that it is positioned on top of the plastic vents.
- Push the pick between the frame and plastic vents.
- Slide the pick along the top edge of the plastic vents to release the clips.
Slide the opening pick between the frame and the plastic vents on the left side near the USB-C port.
Step 9
Remove the back cover
- Lift the back cover up and remove it from the chassis.
- During reassembly, this is a good point to power on your laptop and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your laptop back down before you continue working.
Lift the back cover up and remove it from the chassis.
During reassembly, this is a good point to power on your laptop and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your laptop back down before you continue working.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions 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 Lenovo Legion answers community for help.
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