T23 How to open the case

[davescomputer]

Hi Folks,

My Thinkpad T23 screen has been giving trouble for months. Flickering etc. Now finally it is dead bar a brief shade change.

I am trying to open the case to see if it is just a loose connection as a little tap previously fixed the problem.

I have removed every screw, but to no avail. Can anyone tell me or direct me to a website that explains how to remove this case without damaging it??!!!

I think the keyboard needs to come off, but it's very fragile looking.

All help much appreciated

Dave

[awolfe63]

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... lance&s=hi

Ok - seriously - there is a detailed manual from IBM. It is called
Hardware Maintenance Manual (April 2002) - ThinkPad T20, T21, T22, T23



http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... IGR-4UYM3F

[JaneL]

From the FAQ at http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=1689

8) How do I get this thing apart?

Links to the Hardware Maintenance Manuals for all current and legacy
ThinkPads, as well as SelectaDocks I, II, III and WorkPad Z50, can be
found here:

http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.ws ... 39298.html

And this link will guide you to sites for detailed removal and installation instructions and video demonstrations:

http://www-306.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... ingPage.vm

[davescomputer]

Many thanks for the help guys. Taking a Laptop apart is a hell of a lot harder than a PC.

I have already managed to knock two keys out of the keyboard.

ERm... they also won't click back... Help there would be appreciated too.

But the main thing is thanks for the manual and links they were all a great help

Dave