Disassembling IBM ThinkPad T42 Plastic Edge Cover

Última atualização em January 10, 2025

15 - 20 minutos

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How to remove the edge cover of the IBM ThinkPad T42 and access specific components within your personal device.

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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the twenty screws on the underside of the T42.

Remove the four Phillips screws located on either side of the rear of the T42 (there are two on each end.)

Flip the laptop over and open the screen to access the keyboard and trackpad.
The keyboard and trackpad are connected to the motherboard. Before removing the keyboard and trackpad, disconnect both components from the motherboard, as shown in the following step.
The bezel and keyboard will be loose, be careful.

Carefully maneuver the palm rest away from the keyboard, as both the keyboard and palm rest/trackpad will come off together.
Remember, both the keyboard and trackpad have connectors to the motherboard. Disconnect these before completely removing either component.