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Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement

Nick Schultz

Nick Schultz

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Follow this guide to replace the screen hinges in your Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 laptop.

If opening or closing your laptop lid feels extremely stiff or loose, or if it isn't staying open or closed, your hinges may need to be replaced.

The Lenovo part number for the hinges is 5H51L77350.

If you need to replace your entire screen, follow this guide instead.

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  1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Prepare your laptop for disassembly: adım 1, 3 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Prepare your laptop for disassembly: adım 1, 3 resimden 2. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Prepare your laptop for disassembly: adım 1, 3 resimden 3.
    • For your safety, discharge your battery below 25% before disassembling your laptop. A charged battery may catch fire if damaged. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.

    • Completely shut down your laptop (don't just put it in sleep mode) and disconnect all cables.

    • Flip the laptop upside-down, and rotate it so the screen hinge faces towards you.

  2. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Loosen the base cover screws: adım 2, 2 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Loosen the base cover screws: adım 2, 2 resimden 2.
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to fully loosen the seven captive screws securing the base cover.

  3. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Pry up the base cover: adım 3, 3 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Pry up the base cover: adım 3, 3 resimden 2. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Pry up the base cover: adım 3, 3 resimden 3.
    • Insert your fingernail or an opening pick into the gap between the base cover and keyboard deck, next to one of the screen hinges.

    • Pry up the base cover until the clips unfasten.

  4. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Remove the base cover: adım 4, 2 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Remove the base cover: adım 4, 2 resimden 2.
    • Grasp the base cover along the screen hinge edge and lift slowly to unfasten the remaining clips.

    • Lift and remove the base cover.

    • During reassembly, lay the base cover into the frame, inserting it into the tabs along the battery edge. Press down firmly around the perimeter to reengage all the clips.

  5. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Loosen the battery screws: adım 5, 2 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Loosen the battery screws: adım 5, 2 resimden 2.
    • Because of the battery connector's design, the only way to disconnect the battery is by physically removing it.

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to fully loosen the two captive screws securing the battery connector.

  6. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Remove the battery: adım 6, 3 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Remove the battery: adım 6, 3 resimden 2. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Remove the battery: adım 6, 3 resimden 3.
    • Lift the edge of the battery with the connector to disconnect it.

    • You may feel a little resistance from the battery connector as it disconnects—that's normal.

    • Remove the battery

    • During reassembly:

    • Slide the plastic tabs on the long edge of the battery into their recesses in the frame.

    • Lower the battery into place so the connector goes over its socket.

  7. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Disconnect the camera cable: adım 7, 2 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Disconnect the camera cable: adım 7, 2 resimden 2.
    • Use the flat end of a spudger or clean fingernail to gently push under the metal buckle of the camera cable connector to unclip it

  8. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement: adım 8, 2 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement: adım 8, 2 resimden 2.
    • Grab the buckle and cable together and gently pull the connector straight out of its socket.

  9. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Free the camera cable: adım 9, 3 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Free the camera cable: adım 9, 3 resimden 2. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Free the camera cable: adım 9, 3 resimden 3.
    • Hold the buckle and cable together and free it from the clips holding it to the fan.

  10. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement: adım 10, 3 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement: adım 10, 3 resimden 2. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement: adım 10, 3 resimden 3.
    • Continue freeing the cable until it is only attached to the laptop at the hinge.

  11. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Disconnect display cable: adım 11, 2 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Disconnect display cable: adım 11, 2 resimden 2.
    • Use a clean fingernail or the flat end of a spudger to gently push under and lift the metal buckle of the display cable connector to unclip it

  12. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement: adım 12, 2 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement: adım 12, 2 resimden 2.
    • Grab the buckle with your fingers and gently pull the connector straight out of its socket.

  13. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Free the display cable: adım 13, 2 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Free the display cable: adım 13, 2 resimden 2.
    • Hold the buckle and cable together and pull it up to separate the adhesive securing the cable to the motherboard.

  14. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Disconnect the WiFi antennas: adım 14, 3 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Disconnect the WiFi antennas: adım 14, 3 resimden 2. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Disconnect the WiFi antennas: adım 14, 3 resimden 3.
    • Insert an arm of your angled tweezers under the metal neck of one of the coaxial connectors on the Wi-Fi card and lift straight up to disconnect it.

    • Repeat for the other connector.

    • During reassembly, use tweezers to hold the connector in place over its socket and gently press down with your finger or a spudger—the connector should "snap" into place. If you're having trouble, reposition the head and try again.

  15. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Free the Wi-Fi antennas: adım 15, 3 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Free the Wi-Fi antennas: adım 15, 3 resimden 2. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Free the Wi-Fi antennas: adım 15, 3 resimden 3.
    • Grab both Wi-Fi antenna cables and guide them out of their clips on the frame until they're only attached to your laptop at the hinge.

  16. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Open the screen completely: adım 16, 1 resimden 1.
    • Open your laptop 180 degrees (so it's completely flat) and lay it keyboard side down on your work surface.

    • Optionally, you can place a soft, clean cloth under your laptop to protect the screen and keyboard.

  17. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Remove the hinge screws: adım 17, 2 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Remove the hinge screws: adım 17, 2 resimden 2.
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 6.5 mm‑long screws securing the hinges to the laptop.

  18. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Remove the screen assembly: adım 18, 2 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Remove the screen assembly: adım 18, 2 resimden 2.
    • Lift the screen assembly straight up and remove it from the laptop.

    • Reassembly steps:

    • Make sure the screen hinges are open 180 degrees and guide them into their recesses in the frame.

    • Install and partially tighten the four hinge screws.

    • Close your laptop and make sure the screen is properly aligned. If it clicks or snaps, readjust the alignment.

    • Fully tighten the hinge screws.

  19. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Prepare the screen: adım 19, 1 resimden 1.
    • Set the screen assembly down so the display is facing up.

  20. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Insert an opening pick: adım 20, 2 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Insert an opening pick: adım 20, 2 resimden 2.
    • Insert the tip of an opening pick at a downward angle between the bezel and screen assembly, near the top right corner.

    • Lower the pick so it's flat with the screen and the tip is under the screen bezel.

  21. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Unclip the bezel: adım 21, 3 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Unclip the bezel: adım 21, 3 resimden 2. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Unclip the bezel: adım 21, 3 resimden 3.
    • Don’t insert your pick further than the tip, as you might damage the display

    • Slide your opening pick down the right edge to unfasten the bezel clips.

  22. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement: adım 22, 3 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement: adım 22, 3 resimden 2. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement: adım 22, 3 resimden 3.
    • Re-insert your opening pick near the top right corner.

    • Slide your opening pick around the top right corner to unfasten the frame clips, stopping before you hit the webcam.

    • Remove the opening pick.

  23. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement: adım 23, 3 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement: adım 23, 3 resimden 2. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement: adım 23, 3 resimden 3.
    • Re-insert your pick to the left of the webcam and slide it towards the top left corner and down the left edge to unfasten the remaining clips.

  24. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Lift the bezel: adım 24, 3 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Lift the bezel: adım 24, 3 resimden 2. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Lift the bezel: adım 24, 3 resimden 3.
    • Gently lift the bezel on the right, top, and left edge to ensure all the clips are fully unfastened.

  25. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Separate the bottom edge: adım 25, 2 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Separate the bottom edge: adım 25, 2 resimden 2.
    • The bottom edge of the bezel is held in place with strong adhesive and clips.

    • Ensure you're separating the bottom edge of the bezel from the protective film and not the protective film from the screen. If the film starts to peel up, gently press it back into place before you continue peeling up the bezel.

    • Use your fingers to slowly peel the bottom edge of the bezel from the protective film on the display.

    • If you're having a hard time separating the adhesive, use your opening pick to slice through the adhesive, being very careful not to cut the film. If it is still difficult, use an iOpener or hair dryer to lightly heat the bottom edge of the bezel.

  26. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Remove the bezel: adım 26, 2 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Remove the bezel: adım 26, 2 resimden 2.
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    • Once the adhesive is completely separated, lift the bottom edge of the bezel straight up to unfasten its clips.

    • Remove the bezel.

    • To re-install this bezel or install a new one, you may need to replace the adhesive if the bezel isn't sticking correctly. If your replacement part does not include adhesive, use thin, double-sided tape. Use the 5mm strips for the bottom and the 1mm strips around the top and sides. Remove all residue from the original adhesive before replacing.

  27. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Remove the hinge screws: adım 27, 2 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Remove the hinge screws: adım 27, 2 resimden 2.
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 3.75 mm‑long screws securing the hinges (3 in each).

  28. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Remove the hinges: adım 28, 3 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Remove the hinges: adım 28, 3 resimden 2. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement, Remove the hinges: adım 28, 3 resimden 3.
    • Use your fingers to rotate one of the hinges downwards to unfasten the clips holding it in place.

    • Remove the hinge from its recess

  29. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement: adım 29, 3 resimden 1. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement: adım 29, 3 resimden 2. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 3 Screen Hinges Replacement: adım 29, 3 resimden 3.
    • Repeat the process to remove the other hinge.

Sonuç

Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components from the new part before you install it.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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