Introduction
This is a replacement guide for the built-in keyboard on the Lenovo ThinkPad T430s.
A keyboard is for inputting information including letters, words, and numbers into your computer. You press the individual buttons on the keyboard when you type. The number keys across the top of the keyboard are also found on the right of the keyboard. The letter keys are in the centre of the keyboard. The symbol keys to the right of the letters include the question mark and full stop. The keys that surround the letters, numbers, and symbol keys on the left, right, and bottom of the keyboard help you to choose where and how you type.
Before moving forward with guide make sure that all power is disconnected from the device.
If any issues arise please make sure to read the Troubleshooting for this device.
Tools
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Flip your ThinkPad on its back.
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In the bottom left corner of your ThinkPad, slide the lever to the left. Hold the lever there.
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Use your other hand to lift the battery up by prying the notch to the left of the lever.
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Tilt the battery up and remove it from the ThinkPad.
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Flip the ThinkPad right side up and open the lid.
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Use the spudger to wedge the keyboard from the case.
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Lift the keyboard with your hands.
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Pry the keyboard ribbon up from the motherboard with the flat end of the spudger.
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Lift the keyboard from the case and find the ribbon press connector.
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Use the spudger to lift the bottom right angle of the connector.
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Remove the disconnected keyboard from the case.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
One comment
Do not forget to remove the screws in the memory and battery areas, if you don't the keyboard will NOT come off at all and you will most likely break your device.
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