Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) Power Jack Replacement
Introduction
Go to step 1If your Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen) charger will not work, the screen randomly turns blue, or the laptop randomly freezes, use this guide to replace the motherboard.
The motherboard allows all of the components of your computer to communicate with each other.
Before using this guide, if the charger will not work, try using a few different outlets to charge your computer and check that your battery firmware is updated.
Also, try turning it completely off and on again.
Before you begin, make sure your computer is off.
What you need
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Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the seven 7mm screws holding the back cover onto your computer.
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Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, unscrew the five 4.3mm screws attaching the battery to the computer.
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Undo the black clasp that holds the ribbon cable, attached to the fan, in place and disconnect the ribbon cable.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew the 4mm screw holding the metal covering over the power jack prongs.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to unscrew the 3.7mm screw holding down the wifi card.
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Remove the wifi card.
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