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Hi!

I recently acquired some nice T500s, including this beauty complete with a wsxga screen, switchable graphics, a T9400, and a neat aftermarket feature: a latchless lid.

http://s4.postimg.org/sxswuse23/T500_latchless.jpg

So my question is, what would I have to do to put new latches in here?

Thanks!

Usually you'll need to find any old lid/back cover that still has latches and transfer them.
Or buy a good-looking lid/back cover.
They need to have all the innards (like rollcage etc.)
See e.g. http://www.ebay.com/itm/262089302843

Ah, so it's not a very simple surgery. Ah well. Thanks RealBlackStuff.

Since I have some extra T500 pieces including a lid I could do the operation if I really wanted to. But going latchless isn't so bad.

Thanks again!