[Video] DC-In Cable Replacement - ThinkPad T570, P51s Laptop
[Video] DC-In Cable Replacement - ThinkPad T570, P51s Laptop
[Video] DC-In Cable Replacement - ThinkPad T570, P51s Laptop
- Before we continue, we need to make sure we're protected against electrostatic discharge, or ESD.
- Shut down the computer and disconnect all cables and accessories from the system.
- Disable the built-in battery.
- Disconnect the power adapter, press the Power button, and tap the F1 key.
- Once the computer is in setup mode, navigate to the config menu and then down to the power menu
- Hit enter.
- Navigate down to disable built-in battery and hit enter.
- Hit enter again and the built-in battery is disabled.
- Press the latch marked with a one to the unlocked position.
- Press the latch marked with a two to the unlocked position and hold it, and slide the battery out of the slot.
- Now we need to loosen the screws in the bottom cover.
- Use the spudger or non-metallic pry tool to pry up the edges around the bottom cover.
- Lift the cover from the system.
- Disconnect the internal battery from the system board.
- Remove two screws from the bracket.
- Lift the bracket from the system.
- Lift the power connector from the chassis and disconnect the cable from the system board.
- Connect the DC-in cable to the system board.
- Place the power connector into position on the chassis, then cover it with the bracket.
- Install two screws.
- Connect the internal battery cable to the system board.
- Place the bottom cover into position.
- Press down around the edges to lock the clips.
- Tighten the screws.
- Place the battery into position and slide it forward to lock it in place.
- To re-enable the built-in battery, just connect the power adapter.
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