Lenovo ThinkPad X395 Back Cover Replacement

Written By: Clay Eickemeyer

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Lenovo ThinkPad X395 Back Cover Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

5 - 10 minutes

Introduction

This guide will demonstrate how to open the back cover panel of a ThinkPad X395. Use this guide to access the internals of the laptop before performing any maintenance or repairs.

Tools

Step 1

For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% and power down your device before disassembly.
Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to fully loosen the five screws on the back cover.
These are captive screws—they won't come out after being loosened.

Step 2

Orient your laptop so that the screen's silver hinges are closest to you.
Insert an opening pick between the back cover and the device body near a hinge corner.
Pry upward to release the retaining clips. Listen for a loud click when each clip releases.

Step 3

Insert the opening pick between the back cover and the device body at the other hinge corner.
Pry upward on the cover to release additional clips.

Step 4

Lift and remove the cover up from the laptop, starting with the edge nearest to you.
Shift the cover side to side if the center clip feels stuck.
The cover will hinge open before completely separating from the rest of the laptop.