I really like my X1 Carbon gen 6. It's close to the perfect combination of lightness, power, and key travel. (All it needs is a 7 row)
However, I don't like the colors of the lights. Whitish-blue really triggers my astigmatism.
I know the Gen 5 sill has the green and orange lights and it shares the same design as the gen 6.
So is it possible to do the swap or do some screws/clips not line up? Or maybe is the connector different?
If anyone has both or has experience, I'd like to hear your thoughts.
As a bonus I'd also enjoy the blue specs on the scroll button.
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X1 carbon gen 5 and 6 keyboard and power button assembly interchangeability
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X1 carbon gen 5 and 6 keyboard and power button assembly interchangeability
IBM: 760ED, 600E, 570, T23, X30, T40, G41, T43 SATA, T43 UXGA, R52 IPS SXGA+
Lenovo: X41t, T60p UXGA, R60, T60, T61 4:3, T61, X61 SXGA+, T500, X301, E40, X201t, W520, X220, T430, W541, T450s, Yoga 460, P71, X1 Carbon 6, T480, T14 G3, X1 Carbon 12
Current Dailies: X1C6, P71
Lenovo: X41t, T60p UXGA, R60, T60, T61 4:3, T61, X61 SXGA+, T500, X301, E40, X201t, W520, X220, T430, W541, T450s, Yoga 460, P71, X1 Carbon 6, T480, T14 G3, X1 Carbon 12
Current Dailies: X1C6, P71
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amongusfree
Re: X1 carbon gen 5 and 6 keyboard and power button assembly interchangeability
Community discussions also suggest the Gen 5 and Gen 6 keyboards look and fit the same chassis, and many users confirm compatibility
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Re: X1 carbon gen 5 and 6 keyboard and power button assembly interchangeability
Many users? I found this: https://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comme ... atibility/amongusfree wrote: ↑Wed Jan 21, 2026 4:34 amCommunity discussions also suggest the Gen 5 and Gen 6 keyboards look and fit the same chassis, and many users confirm compatibility
Any others?
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X61 7673-V2V, T60 2007-QPG, T42 2373-F7G, X32 (IPS Screen), A31p w/ Ultrabay Numpad
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Re: X1 carbon gen 5 and 6 keyboard and power button assembly interchangeability
I couldn't find anyone else which is why I wanted to ask here.
I already know that the keyboard is removable on it's own but I'm not sure if the screws will line up or if it will blow any fuses.
I looking to get a gen 5 to see what happens but I haven't found one at a good price yet.
I already know that the keyboard is removable on it's own but I'm not sure if the screws will line up or if it will blow any fuses.
I looking to get a gen 5 to see what happens but I haven't found one at a good price yet.
IBM: 760ED, 600E, 570, T23, X30, T40, G41, T43 SATA, T43 UXGA, R52 IPS SXGA+
Lenovo: X41t, T60p UXGA, R60, T60, T61 4:3, T61, X61 SXGA+, T500, X301, E40, X201t, W520, X220, T430, W541, T450s, Yoga 460, P71, X1 Carbon 6, T480, T14 G3, X1 Carbon 12
Current Dailies: X1C6, P71
Lenovo: X41t, T60p UXGA, R60, T60, T61 4:3, T61, X61 SXGA+, T500, X301, E40, X201t, W520, X220, T430, W541, T450s, Yoga 460, P71, X1 Carbon 6, T480, T14 G3, X1 Carbon 12
Current Dailies: X1C6, P71
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