Lenovo Thinkpad T430 Keyboard Replacement

Written By: Jacob Ferreira

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Lenovo Thinkpad T430 Keyboard Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

10 - 15 minutes

Introduction

The keyboard is a key component to any computer. It is the place where you mix the electronics and the inputs from typing. It is the place where you tell the computer what to do. This guide will show you how to remove the Lenovo Thinkpad T430 keyboard to be able to replace it.

Tools

Phillips #000 Screwdriver

Step 1

Place the laptop so that the bottom is facing up.
Slide the battery unlock lever to the right.
Gently pull the battery outwards from the body of the device.

Step 2

Remove the two screws that hold the RAM door in place using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.
Remove the back panel.

Step 3

Remove the two screws in the middle panel using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

T430s seem to vary in configuration as to how the keyboard is attached by "screws". Mine has only two (long) threaded "screws" -- more like tiny bolts: one next to the yellow lithium battery and one in that same enclosed space, but diagonally to the right and closer to the battery.

Robyn Sveil -

wrong position screw on circle show, must be long screw with keyboard logo info

Dmirza - 17/02/25

Step 4

Flip the laptop over and open the lid.
Push the keyboard forward from the space bar while applying pressure to lift up the keyboard.
Carefully unplug and disconnect the ribbon cable.
Pulling too hard on the ribbon cable may cause damage to the device. Make sure to disconnect the ribbon cable before completely removing the keyboard.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Jacob Ferreira

Member since: 18/10/24

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