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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Trackpad Replacement

Introduction

The trackpad of a laptop is essential to scroll and move the cursor. If you find that your cursor is not properly tracking your movements, you may need to replace the trackpad of your device. Please use this guide to remove and replace the trackpad of your laptop.

What you need

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

    • Be sure to power off and unplug your device before you begin your repair.

    • Flip the computer over so the bottom is facing up.

    • Remove nine 4mm Phillips #1 screws from the bottom of the computer.

    • Use an iFixit opening tool to pry the back cover off of the laptop.

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

    • Remove the five 4.5mm Phillips #1 screws that secure the battery.

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  3. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Trackpad Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
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    • Using a pair of tweezers, push the sides of the white speaker wire toward the battery (where it says Lenovo) to unplug it.

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  5. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Trackpad Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Trackpad Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Trackpad Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the speakers from either side of the battery. The connecting wire will unthread from the sides of the battery.

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  6. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Trackpad Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 1 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Trackpad Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 2 of 3 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Trackpad Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the plastic black strip cover that's laying over the battery connector.

    • Use the iFixit opening tool to flip up and disconnect the black battery connector from its motherboard socket.

    • Gently pull the connector away from the battery to pull it out of the slot.

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  7. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Trackpad Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Lift and remove the battery away from the computer.

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

    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove four 4.5 mm screws from the trackpad.

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  9. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Trackpad Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Trackpad Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Using the iFixit opening tool, flip up the small covers to the track pad cable connectors.

    • Gently pull the cable out of place.

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  10. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Trackpad Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Trackpad Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Using iFixit opening tools, lift up the frame of the track pad.

    • Gently remove the track pad away from the computer.

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Conclusion

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

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