Introduction
Use this guide to replace the bottom cover of your Lenovo ThinkPad T460 laptop.
The bottom cover encases the internal components of the laptop and provides proper ventilation for the fan. You may need to replace the bottom cover if it is cracked or physically damaged to the point where it is exposing the laptop’s internals.
Make sure to disable the internal battery, power down your device, and disconnect from any external power sources before you begin.
What you need
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Place the laptop so that the bottom is facing upwards.
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Slide the latch on the left side of the battery to the left until it clicks in place.
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Loosen the eight captive screws in the bottom cover using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger in between the bottom cover and the rest of the laptop, starting in the lower left corner.
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Pry the lower left corner of the bottom cover up by a few millimeters.
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Slide the spudger along the bottom of the laptop to release the clips until you reach the lower right corner.
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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 Answers community for help.
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 Answers community for help.