Introduction
Follow this guide to replace the keyboard in your Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 laptop.
A keyboard that's in need of replacement may only register some keystrokes (or no keystrokes at all). Certain keys may get stuck when pressed down, or keycaps may feel loose and wobbly when typing.
You can also use this guide to swap the keyboard for one of a different language or layout.
Disable the internal battery before you begin this repair.
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Completely shut down your laptop (don't just put it in sleep mode) and disconnect all cables.
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Flip the laptop upside-down, and rotate it so the screen hinge faces towards you.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to fully loosen the two captive screws securing the keyboard to the laptop.
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Place your fingers on the bottom edge of the keyboard.
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Push the keyboard towards the screen until you can lift the bottom edge.
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Lift the bottom edge of the keyboard slightly off your laptop.
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With the bottom edge lifted, pull the keyboard away from the screen until it's free from the chassis.
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Use your fingernail or the flat end of a spudger to flip up the locking flap on the TrackPoint cable ZIF connector.
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Use your fingers or tweezers to gently pull the cable out of its socket.
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Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before you install it.
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.
