Keyboard Replacement Guide for IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad X300 Notebook

This tutorial explains how to substitute the keyboard of the IBM/Lenovo X300 notebook.

  Turn the notebook around and remove the battery from the backside. There are two screws only to open to get the keyboard replaced. No need to open the case completely.

  Now you can push the keyboard backwards into the direction of the display. The frontside will now pop off easily.

  The keyboard fully removed.

  A close look to the keyboard cable connector.

Additional Information

  A view of the keyboard from the top (frontside).

  A view of the keyboard from the bottom (backside).

  A close view of the slots for miniPCIe cards (WireLess LAN, BlueTooth, HDAPS, UMTS) and two RAM modules.

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Disclaimer and Copyright

Warning: These instructions are given without any warranty. They don't have to be complete or correct. Don't do any of the following steps if you're not sure of what you're doing. You could damage your notebook and you WILL lose your warranty. Everything you do will be at your own risk.