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Lenovo Yoga 720 Fingerprint Reader Replacement

Lenovo Yoga 720 Fingerprint Reader Replacement

Aiden

Aiden and one other contributor

Last updated on April 11, 2018

15 - 25 minutes
Moderate
Community-Contributed Guide

Introduction

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This guide will show you how to remove the fingerprint reader.

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  1. Lenovo Yoga 720 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 720 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 720 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Before you begin, be sure to turn off your laptop and discharge the battery down to 25%.

    • Start by flipping the device over so that you see the screws.

    • Remove seven Torx T5 short screws.

    • Remove three Torx T5 long screws.

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  2. Lenovo Yoga 720 Fingerprint Reader Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 720 Fingerprint Reader Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 720 Fingerprint Reader Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
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    • Starting from the USB port, use your opening tool to gently pry up the case.

    • Make sure you are prying on the cover itself, not the metal shield around the USB port.

    • Pry along the laptop in the order shown by the arrows.

    • Do NOT pry along the top side, or you risk damaging the casing. Stay with the arrows.

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  3. Lenovo Yoga 720 Fingerprint Reader Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 720 Fingerprint Reader Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 720 Fingerprint Reader Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the case from the bottom side. NOT the side with the hinges.

    • When you feel resistance, do NOT keep lifting or you will damage the housing.

    • Once you feel resistance, gently pull the case towards you. (away from the hinges.)

    • Remove the case.

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  5. Lenovo Yoga 720 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 720 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 720 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • This is the battery. For guides that are for other parts, the battery is removed for the reason of it being a pain to connect or disconnect while screwed in.

    • Be careful not to short anything on the motherboard, as the battery cannot be disconnected before removal.

    • Remove four J1 Philips screws.

    • Remove one J1 philips screw.

    • Do not mix these screws up. If you put the longer screw where the shorter screw belongs, you will damage the shield around the keyboard.

    • Lift the battery slightly using your plastic opening tool.

    • Do not lift the battery out all the way, as it is still connected to the motherboard.

    • Do NOT puncture or deform the battery or it may catch fire or even explode.

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    • Pull the battery towards you until the wire is accessible.

    • gently tug and wiggle on the wire until it pops out.

    • Remove the battery.

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  7. Lenovo Yoga 720 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Speaker: step 6, image 1 of 2 Lenovo Yoga 720 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Speaker: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the speakers.

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    • Remove the left speaker.

    • Remove the Adhesive.

    • Use this pull tab to remove it.

    • Remove the right speaker,

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  9. Lenovo Yoga 720 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Fingerprint Reader: step 8, image 1 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 720 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Fingerprint Reader: step 8, image 2 of 3 Lenovo Yoga 720 Fingerprint Reader Replacement, Fingerprint Reader: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Using a spudger, lift up on the black connector of the ZIF socket on the end of the ribbon cable connecting to the fingerprint reader.

    • Be sure to make sure your pulling up the tab, not the socket! if you pull the socket you will damage the motherboard. You can check how to disconnect the cable using this guide.

    • Disconnect the cable from the socket.

    • Remove 1 JIS1 screw securing the bracket in place.

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    • Remove the bracket,

    • Remove the fingerprint reader.

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Conclusion

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

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One Comment

Aiden,

How do I repair the power button on this model? It no longer clicks and I have to use a paper clip on the opposite side. Looks like I need to remove the motherboard to gain access

Rob LaBanca - Reply

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