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Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Trackpad Replacement

What you need

  1. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Trackpad Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Trackpad Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Disable the battery, power down the device, and unplug the power adapter from your device before proceeding/beginning the guide.

    • Loosen the six captive screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the bottom cover with an opening tool.

    • Start from the top edge near the hinge and work your way along the edge until all of the clips are unsnapped.

  3. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Trackpad Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Trackpad Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Lift the bottom cover off.

  4. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Trackpad Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Trackpad Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove four 4.5mm screws that hold the battery down to the mid frame.

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    • Lift the battery near the connector and remove it from the system.

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    • Use the spudger to disconnect the trackpad cable from the system board.

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    • Peel the cable and black sticker to reveal a hidden screw.

  8. Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Trackpad Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Trackpad Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove four 2.3 mm screws.

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    • Open the bottom case and remove the trackpad.

    • The ribbon cable will slide through and out of the bottom of the case.

Conclusion

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

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Thanks! Worked.

Drew - Reply

do you have a part number for the replacement trackpad?

Adam S - Reply

Hi Adam S, I did a search by the touchpad SKU and a general search by the make and model of the laptop but it didn't come up. Have you tried contacting Lenovo? It's possible they might have the part number even if they don't sell the part, but then you might be able to find it on the secondary market. This might be a good place to start: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/solut.... I hope this helps!

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