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Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement

Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement

Sarah Westberg

Sarah Westberg

Última atualização em December 21, 2022

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If you experience hardware failure with the webcam of your Lenovo ThinkPad T480, you may want to replace it. This guide gives you the step by step instructions to remove the camera assembly.

It’s important to do a little troubleshooting prior to the repair to determine if your webcam issue is a hardware failure. The guide on the Lenovo support page will walk you through potential software issues that might be the cause of your problems.

Prior to beginning the repair, disable the internal battery, power off your device, and unplug the charging cable.

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  1. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement, External Battery: passo 1, imagem 1 %32 Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement, External Battery: passo 1, imagem 2 %32

    • Disable the battery, power down, and unplug your device before you begin.

    • Flip the laptop over so the bottom of the device is showing.

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    • Using your fingers, slide the lock on each side of the battery to the unlocked position.

    • Remove the battery from the slot.

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  3. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement, Keyboard: passo 3, imagem 1 %32

    • Use the Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the two screws parallel to the battery compartment.

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    • Open the laptop so the keyboard is facing you.

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    • Push the keyboard towards the screen and away from the trackpad and then slide it out towards you gently.

    • The keyboard is connected to the board by two ribbon connectors.

    • Be careful not to rip the connectors when you flip the keyboard over.

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    • Flip the keyboard over towards you to expose the backside of the keyboard and the two ribbon connectors.

    • Using the black nylon spudger, flip the first ribbon connector lock open. Slide the first connector out.

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    • Using the black nylon spudger, unlock the second ribbon connector and slide it out from the port.

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    • Remove the keyboard from the laptop.

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  9. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement, Back Cover: passo 9, imagem 1 %32 Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement, Back Cover: passo 9, imagem 2 %32

    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, loosen the six captive screws.

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    • Insert the blue plastic opening tool into the space between the lower case and the chassis.

    • Slide the opening tool around the perimeter of the case to release the clips holding the case and the chassis together.

    • If it feels like the battery well portion of the back cover isn't loose, these clips may be holding the cover to the laptop. Use your opening tool to pry the clips loose and try removing the cover again.

    • Remove the back case.

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  11. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement, Internal Battery: passo 11, imagem 1 %32 Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement, Internal Battery: passo 11, imagem 2 %32

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 4.6 mm screws that secure the internal battery to the frame.

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    • Use the spudger to slide the battery socket connector parallel to the motherboard and out of its socket on the motherboard.

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    • Lift the battery straight out of its recess and remove it.

    • If the battery is difficult to remove from the recess, use a nylon spudger to gently lift it on one edge, making it easier to grasp and remove by hand.

    • To prevent damage or potential fire, do not bend or flex the battery. Only use a plastic spudger and avoid any sharp tools that could puncture the battery.

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  14. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement, RAM: passo 14, imagem 1 %32 Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement, RAM: passo 14, imagem 2 %32 Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement, RAM: passo 14, imagem 3 %32

    • Pull the black plastic sheet back to reveal the RAM stick.

    • Using your fingers, pull the metal arms (located on both sides of the RAM stick) slightly away from it .

    • The RAM will pop up by a few millimeters.

    • Remove it at an angle and not straight up so you don't damage the socket.

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  16. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement: passo 15, imagem 1 %32 Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement: passo 15, imagem 2 %32

    • Slide the RAM stick out from the memory module slot.

    • Repeat for the RAM stick located below. This computer did not have RAM in the slot below however.

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  17. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement, Wi-Fi Card: passo 16, imagem 1 %32

    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the single 3.6 mm screw at the top of the Wi-Fi card attaching it to the motherboard.

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    • Insert the point of a spudger under one of the antenna cables close to the connector. Pry straight up to disconnect the cable off of the Wi-Fi card.

    • Be careful as you pry the cables off of the Wi-Fi card as they are fragile and easily damaged.

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    • Slide the Wi-Fi card out from the slot to remove it from the board.

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  20. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement, CMOS Battery: passo 19, imagem 1 %32 Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement, CMOS Battery: passo 19, imagem 2 %32

    • Using an IC extractor or black nylon spudger, unplug the connector from the socket on the motherboard.

    • This connector may be very difficult to remove and is easily damaged. Be careful that you don't damage the port when removing the coin cell battery connector.

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  21. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement: passo 20, imagem 1 %32 Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement: passo 20, imagem 2 %32

    • Using the black nylon spudger, pry the coin cell battery off of the motherboard.

    • The coin cell battery is stuck to the board with a light adhesive.

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  22. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement, Fan Assembly/Heatsink: passo 21, imagem 1 %32 Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement, Fan Assembly/Heatsink: passo 21, imagem 2 %32

    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, loosen the four captive screws in the arm of the heatsink.

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    • Use the black nylon spudger to slide the fan connector parallel to the motherboard and out of its socket on the motherboard.

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    • Lift the fan assembly off of the board.

    • Prior to replacing your fan assembly, remember to apply thermal paste.

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  25. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement, Hard Drive: passo 24, imagem 1 %32 Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement, Hard Drive: passo 24, imagem 2 %32 Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement, Hard Drive: passo 24, imagem 3 %32

    • Using the black nylon spudger, lift the connector lock up.

    • Disconnect the storage cable from the system board.

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    • Lift the hard drive up with a tab if it has one or with your spudger.

    • Lift the drive assembly from the system.

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  27. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement, Motherboard: passo 26, imagem 1 %32 Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement, Motherboard: passo 26, imagem 2 %32

    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove three 4.6 mm screws from the I/O bracket.

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    • Lift the I/O bracket off the motherboard.

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    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the three 4.1 mm screws from the RJ45 bracket.

    • Lift the bracket off of the motherboard.

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    • Use the black nylon spudger to lift up the small locking flap on the power button cable's ZIF connector.

    • Slide the power button cable out of the ZIF connector.

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    • Using the black nylon spudger, disconnect the LCD cable from the motherboard.

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    • Use the tip of a spudger or an opening tool, to flip up the small, hinged locking flap on the camera cable connector to remove the cable from the motherboard.

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    • Using the black nylon spudger, remove the NFC cable connector and trackpad connector from the motherboard.

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    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove seven 3.6 mm screws from the motherboard.

    • Lift the motherboard off of the case to remove it.

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  35. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement, LCD Assembly: passo 34, imagem 1 %32 Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement, LCD Assembly: passo 34, imagem 2 %32

    • Remove the cables from the cable guides.

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    • Using the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove two 4.3 mm screws from each hinge (four total).

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    • Lift the keyboard bezel up and slide it out from the hinges to separate it from the LCD assembly.

    • In this image, all of the internal components were removed prior to this step so your device will look somewhat different.

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    • Use the metal spudger to create a space between the bezel and lid and carefully undo the clips around the perimeter of the bezel.

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    • Finish removing the bezel from the screen using the metal spudger and your hands.

    • The bottom edge of the bezel is not connected with clips but with adhesive. Take care as you remove it so you don't bend or break the bezel.

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  40. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement, LCD Screen: passo 39, imagem 1 %32 Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement, LCD Screen: passo 39, imagem 2 %32 Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Camera Replacement, LCD Screen: passo 39, imagem 3 %32

    • Remove the four 3.0 mm Phillips #1 screws from the four corners of the LCD screen.

    • Lift it up using the spudger and flip it over gently towards you.

    • The LCD screen is still connected by a connector cable so be sure not to yank or pull on the screen.

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    • Using the black nylon spudger, disconnect the display connector cable and remove the LCD screen.

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    • Disconnect the camera cable from the top cover using the black nylon spudger.

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    • Use the opening tool to pry the camera up and lift it out.

    • The camera assembly is attached to the case very securely with adhesive. It will take some leverage with the opening tool to wedge it out.

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Conclusão

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps 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.

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