Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 I/O Board Replacement

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Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 I/O Board Replacement

Dificuldade

Moderate

Passos

4

Tempo necessário

10 - 15 minutes

Introdução

If your Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 has a broken port (USB, HDMI, etc.), or you are unable to use any port on the right hand side of your laptop, the easiest solution is to replace the I/O board. This guide will show how to remove the I/O board.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the eight Phillips #1 captive screws.

    • Slide the opening pick in-between the bottom cover and the upper case.

    • While gently pulling up with your free hand, slide the pick around the perimeter of the case disconnecting the clips.

    • Lift the case upwards to remove it.

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    • Use a Philips #1 Screwdriver to remove the one 5.6 mm-long Phillips #1 screw on the I/O board.

    • Remove the three 6.5 mm-long Phillips #1 screws on the hinge.

    • Flip the ZIP locking flap up with your fingertip or a spudger.

    • Disconnect the cable.

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    • Use a screwdriver to lift up the hinge.

    • Rotate the hinge 180 degrees.

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    • Lift the I/O board out.

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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