IBM ThinkPad T41 Trackpad Replacement

소개

This simple repair guide will aid you in taking apart your IBM ThinkPad T41 laptop to reach and replace its trackpad.

Close the screen and turn the closed laptop over.
Remove all 17 screws on the bottom of the computer.
The multiple colors (turquoise, red, blue, orange, yellow, and purple) are for organizational purposes, indicating different screws.
The yellow marker at the rear denotes the UltraBay device retaining screw. This screw is optional as the UltraBay mechanism will hold the drive or battery in place anyway. The yellow marker at the front denotes the hard disk caddy retaining screw.

Turn the laptop right side up and open the screen.
Lift the keyboard, using a spudger at the seam between the keyboard and trackpad.
Careful of the ribbon cable underneath, which may tear if the keyboard is lifted too vigorously.

Close the laptop and turn it over.
Remove the five plastic stickers covering the screws on the front edge of the case.
In order to reuse the stickers, remove them carefully.

Turn the computer right side up and open the screen.
Lift the trackpad assembly by placing hands on both edges and then pull towards you till it is free of the case.
Be careful of the ribbon cable underneath. It may tear if the trackpad is pulled too vigorously.