Follow the instructions to replace the base cover assembly.
Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices.
Note:Do not remove the base cover assembly when your
computer is connected to ac power. Otherwise, there might be a risk
of short circuits.
For access, do the following:
Part location
Disable the built-in battery. See Disable the built-in battery.
Turn off the computer and disconnect the computer from ac power and all connected cables.
Remove the nano-SIM-card tray if your computer comes with one. See Connect to a cellular network (for selected models).
Close the computer display and turn over the computer.
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ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 AMD
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ThinkPad T16 Gen 3
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Remove the base cover assembly as shown below.
Note:ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 AMD
Open the base cover assembly as shown with a pressure of less than 5 kg. Release the pressure immediately when the base cover hook is released.
ThinkPad T16 Gen 3
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Install the base cover assembly as shown below.
ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 and ThinkPad P14s Gen 5 AMD
Reinstall the screws in alphabetic order (a to g).
ThinkPad T16 Gen 3
Reinstall the screws in alphabetic order (a to g).
If the computer does not start up after you reinstall
the base cover assembly, disconnect the ac power adapter and then
reconnect it to the computer.