Introduction
This guide explains how to replace the screen in a Lenovo ThinkPad T430s. The ThinkPad T430s screen has a native resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels. It also has a matte finish and a LED backlight.
Physically damaging your ThinkPad causes injury to the screen. You should replace your screen if you notice cracks, black spots, distortion, or discoloration.
Parts
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Flip your ThinkPad on its back.
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In the bottom left corner of your ThinkPad, slide the lever to the left. Hold the lever there.
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Use your other hand to lift the battery up by prying the notch to the left of the lever.
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Tilt the battery up and remove it from the ThinkPad.
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Rotate your ThinkPad so the back side faces you.
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With the Phillips #1 screwdriver, remove the two 70 mm screws in the right and left corners. These may be covered by plastic covers.
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Open the ThinkPad so the screen faces up. Lift the screen from its hinges.
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With the Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the two 50 mm screws securing the plastic display case.
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Wedge the flat end of the spudger in between the display case and the screen. Unsnap the top case from the bottom piece holding the screen.
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Remove the case and set it aside.
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Unscrew the four 30 mm screws holding the screen to the case.
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Lift the screen out of the case.
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Flip the screen over.
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Peel away the tape holding the cable down with the flat end of the spudger.
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Pull the cable out of its socket.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
