Introduction
This guide is going to show you how to replace the back panel on a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (6th gen). This will be a simple and fast repair that requires a #1 Philips screwdriver and a spudger. Be careful while working on your ThinkPad, as this repair does involve working near electrical components. Be sure to work on a flat surface like a desk or counter. If you drop your ThinkPad, it could be at risk of breaking. After completing the steps on this guide, you should be able to do this on your own confidently.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the five 5.0 mm screws from the base panel.
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Wedge a spudger between the base panel and chassis, and pry around the entire perimeter until you hear a pop and the base panel releases.
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Lift the base panel up and off of the chassis.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
For my X1 carbon G9, three of the screws holding the plate on didn't actually come out. I loosened them, removed two of the screws, and then was able to leverage the spudger to pop out the plate.
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