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Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket

Introduction

The lower bracket needs to be removed to get to some components of the laptop.

What you need

  1. Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket, Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Lower Bracket: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the following screws on the underside of the T42.

    • Note: for ease of reassembly, keep track of which screws go where.

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    • Unscrew the 4 screws on either side of the rear end of the laptop.

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    • Flip the laptop over and open the display carefully - the keyboard, palm rest and bezel will be loose.

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    • Maneuver the palm rest away from the keyboard carefully, both the keyboard and palm rest/trackpad will come off together.

    • **WARNING** Both the keyboard and trackpad have connectors to the motherboard. Disconnect these before completely removing either component.

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    • The bracket will be free to move.

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    • Remove the bracket.

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    • Then remove the small rubber piece covering the microphone.

Conclusion

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

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