Introduction
I will replace the keyboard on this Thinkpad X220 in a few steps.
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Locate the two switches that lock the battery.
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Then push the left switch outward into the "unlocked" position.
 
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Now push and hold the right switch to the right while using the other hand to gently slide the battery upwards out of the laptop.
 
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This is a rechargeable Li-Ion battery that has a capacity of 4400 mAh, if you have the 6 cell model.
 
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Put the laptop back on its feet, open the lid and push the keyboard from the TrackPoint click buttons.
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After that, pull it from the laptop assembly.
 
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You should now have access to the keyboard's connector.
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Pull it gently from the grabbing tip.
 
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The keyboard is now totally unplugged from the laptop.
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Here you go! Plug a new keyboard on the connector and follow the steps in the reverse order to finish your repair.
 
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