Lenovo ThinkPad T470 Hinges Replacement
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Ga naar stap 1Use this guide to replace the hinges in your Lenovo ThinkPad T470 laptop.
Laptop hinges that are in good condition will allow you to open the laptop lid with ease. The laptop hinges may be malfunctioning if you experience extreme stiffness or looseness when opening and closing the laptop lid. Other symptoms include the lid not shutting completely, the lid not staying open, dislocated hinges, or cracks around the hinges or in the hinges themselves.
Make sure to disable the internal battery, power down your device, and disconnect from any external power sources before you begin.
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Place the laptop so that the bottom is facing upwards.
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Slide the latch on the left side of the battery to the left until it clicks in place.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the six captive screws on the bottom cover of the laptop.
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Use your hands to pull up on the back cover and release the plastic clips starting on the bottom side of the battery compartment.
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Use your hands to pull up on the right side of the bottom cover to release the plastic clips.
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Use your hands to pull up on the left side of the bottom cover to release the plastic clips.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to flip up the metal clip securing the LCD cable to the motherboard.
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Use the iFixit opening tool to create a gap between the bezel and the display, starting in the upper left corner.
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Continue to use the iFixit opening tool around the left side, bottom, and right side of the laptop to detach the clips securing the bezel to the display.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four 3 mm screws from each corner of the screen.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 3 mm screws from the hinge in the upper left corner.
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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 Answers community for help.
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 Answers community for help.