Lenovo Thinkpad X220 Individual Keys Replacement Repair Guide

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3

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Step 1

              Individual Keys               

• Open laptop to expose the keyboard and screen.
• Find specific key that needs replacing.
• Grab the Metal Spudger.
• Using slight force, lift one side of the key to pop it off from its base to replace.
• The key should have been easily removable.

Open laptop to expose the keyboard and screen.

Find specific key that needs replacing.

Grab the Metal Spudger.

Using slight force, lift one side of the key to pop it off from its base to replace.

The key should have been easily removable.

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Step 2

• With the new key replacement, align key with the keyboard and firmly push into place.
• The key should fit perfectly where the old one was removed.

With the new key replacement, align key with the keyboard and firmly push into place.

The key should fit perfectly where the old one was removed.

Step 3

• Keyboard key is in place and ready to use.

Keyboard key is in place and ready to use.

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

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Dan Lapidot - Jan 30, 2022

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Surprised to discover how easy it was! Thanks. Most online ‘tutorials’ deal with replacing a broken keycap. This was the only one where I could understand how to remove an exsiting keycap. Thanks!