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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 7th Gen Back Cover Replacement

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 7th Gen Back Cover Replacement

Chayton Ritter

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Last updated on October 7, 2024

3 - 5 minutes
Easy

Introduction

Go to step 1

Use this guide to remove or replace the back cover on a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 7th Gen laptop.

Before you perform this repair, be sure to completely power off and unplug your laptop. Make sure the laptop is not in standby, sleep, or hibernation mode.

What you need

Tools

  1. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 7th Gen Back Cover Replacement, Back cover removal: step 1, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 7th Gen Back Cover Replacement, Back cover removal: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the five captive screws securing the back cover.

  2. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 7th Gen Back Cover Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 2, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 7th Gen Back Cover Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 2, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 7th Gen Back Cover Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Insert an opening pick at a 45˚ angle between the back cover and frame near the rear middle screw.

    • Pry up on the pick to release the clips securing the back cover to the frame.

    • You will hear several clicks while prying up.

  3. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 7th Gen Back Cover Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 3, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 7th Gen Back Cover Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 3, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 7th Gen Back Cover Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Lift the back cover up and remove it from the chassis.

    • You will hear several clicks while lifting up.

    • During reassembly, this is a good point to power on your laptop and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your laptop back down before you continue working.

Conclusion

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 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Answers community for help.

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One Comment

Hola! gracias por el manual!
¿Dónde puedo conseguir la pieza de plástico (o pua) para soltar los clicks que fijan la tapa a presión?

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