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Moderate
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7
Time Required
25 - 35 minutes
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- Keyboard
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Introduction
The keyboard allows the user to type one or multiple keys and interact with the screen functions of the computer.
If the device is missing a keyboard letter, demonstrating an inability to type, or failing to press down, there may be an external issue with your device’s keyboard.
It is important to note that a keyboard key can vary in size and function according to the device. Therefore, using shortcuts or inadequate keys can result in poor results.
To view an additional guide to replace your keyboard, you can use this resource.
What you need
Step 1
Keyboard
- To begin, ensure that the device is powered off and not plugged into a energy supply.
- Open the device to where you are directly viewing the screen with the keyboard laying flat.
To begin, ensure that the device is powered off and not plugged into a energy supply.
Open the device to where you are directly viewing the screen with the keyboard laying flat.
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Step 2
- Using the flat end of the spudger, insert it at the top of the right click button.
- Pry it up to remove the button.
- Repeat for the left click button.
Using the flat end of the spudger, insert it at the top of the right click button.
Pry it up to remove the button.
Repeat for the left click button.
Step 3
- Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 5 mm screws.
Use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 5 mm screws.
Step 4
- Using the black spudger tool, gently lift under the plastic where the screws were located.
- Slide the keyboard towards the screen of the LenovoThinkPad X280 and lift the front edge by hand.
Using the black spudger tool, gently lift under the plastic where the screws were located.
Slide the keyboard towards the screen of the LenovoThinkPad X280 and lift the front edge by hand.
Step 5
- Gently remove the keyboard from the device and flip it over.
- It should still be attached with connectors on the far left corner at the top so be careful not to rip or pull the keyboard out.
Gently remove the keyboard from the device and flip it over.
It should still be attached with connectors on the far left corner at the top so be careful not to rip or pull the keyboard out.
Step 6
- Disconnect the keyboard and trackpad cables locks with the pointed end of the black spudger.
Disconnect the keyboard and trackpad cables locks with the pointed end of the black spudger.
Step 7
- Gently pull the cables from the rectangular connection site to detach the keyboard.
- Remove the keyboard.
Gently pull the cables from the rectangular connection site to detach the keyboard.
Remove the keyboard.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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