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    [Q] T420i TrackPad replacement

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by strangesweet, Jun 28, 2012.

  1. strangesweet

    strangesweet Notebook Deity

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    Is it possible to replace this part (user replaceable or Lenovo)?

    I think the coating has come off...

    Is the trackpad replaceable as a sole part or if it's part of the palm rest, I'm thinking T420i is unibody..? meaning the entire top cover is one part.. right?

    Thanks!
     
    strangesweet, Jun 28, 2012
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  2. kirayamato26

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    It's a part of the palmrest. Though, how did you manage that?
     
    kirayamato26, Jun 28, 2012
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  3. strangesweet

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    This is my father's laptop. So I'm not sure how it happened.

    But isn't T420i palm rest unibody with the entire top cover?

    For example, I can just remove the palm rest for my X200.. but this one looks like it's the whole body.

    Does anyone know a replacement part number??
     
    strangesweet, Jun 28, 2012
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    It's not a unibody. The palm rest can be removed.
     
    ZaZ, Jun 28, 2012
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    strangesweet, Jun 29, 2012
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  6. PatchySan

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    If the dimple coating is spoilt you can either:

    a) Get a new Palmrest, look one eBay to see if there are spares available.

    b) Just remove the dimple coating for a smooth and easy to clean finish.

    Personally I prefer option B as its cheaper and easier to maintain.
     
    PatchySan, Jun 29, 2012
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