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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Trackpad Replacement

Introduction

This guide will lead you through the steps to replace the trackpad on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Generation 1. The trackpad is used to control the device and may get worn down with age.

The removal of the trackpad requires you to first remove the battery, then proceed to remove four screws. Make sure the device is turned off before you begin these steps.

What you need

  1. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Trackpad Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Trackpad Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Trackpad Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Power off and unplug your device before you begin.

    • Orient the laptop so that it is bottom up, and the trackpad is closest to you.

    • Unscrew the seven captive screws with a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

    • These screws will loosen, but stay attached to the cover. Do not attempt to completely remove them.

    • Slide a blue opening pick in the gap between the bottom panel and chassis, and pry off the one clip on each side.

    • Remove the back cover from the device.

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  2. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Trackpad Replacement, Speakers: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #00 head screwdriver to remove the four 4 mm screws above the battery.

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  3. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Trackpad Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the speaker modules on either side of the battery out of its pegs, and unwind the cable from the front of the battery.

    • Set the speaker modules out of the way.

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  5. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Trackpad Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Trackpad Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Trackpad Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • Use tweezers to peel the plastic cover off the connector.

    • Use a spudger or your fingernail to pry up the battery straight up from the motherboard.

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  6. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Trackpad Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the battery out of the frame and remove it from the device.

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  7. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Trackpad Replacement, Trackpad: step 6, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    Flathead 1.5 mm Screwdriver
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    • Remove the four screws that are holding the trackpad to the Thinkpad using a 1.5 mm flathead screwdriver.

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  8. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Trackpad Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Trackpad Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Use a spudger to release the retaining tab on the trackpad cable connector.

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Conclusion

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

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