Lenovo Thinkpad T460S Keyboard Replacement Repair

[@readytheory4330]

I used this video to successfully replace a t470s keyboard. Thank you. Clearer than other videos I found... and sound is excellent. A couple tips for others: 1) The sliding frame that hides the screws, the two little rubbery "grabbers" beneath the Ctrl keys are fidgety. In video it looks pretty easy. Viewers doing it for first time -- practice putting back in your old, broken keyboard to get more familiar with feel (I didn't but wished I had). I spent about 90 minutes on repair and a lot of that was messing with that sliding frame. When I slid the top of the new keyboard under the bevel, the frame would get knocked back and hide the 6 screws, or I couldn't get the screws to line up. 2) Putting the cables in was REALLY difficult on the t470s, be patient. Hard to see. Leads are short. The plastic slips into the clamps, and the clamps will give a little "snap into place" feel when it's right. 3) Google for "T470s keyboard replacement procedure" to see Lenovo's guide -- this video is a lot better, but the Lenovo thing gives clear overview of major steps.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Glad it helped :)

[@ericbrister3550]

You have no earthly idea how much I love you right now. I'm in Mexico broke and destitute and I broke my computer right after I bought it I dropped it on the floor in the whole keyboard came to attached and I thought that it was severed because that little thing was out of his little groove but I was able to snap it back in thanks to you and get it working again. You are a godsend my work production just went up like 70% because I had to buy this big smackey keyboard from the freaking coppel

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

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[@gwojcieszczuk]

Great video. One thing I would add is to disable internal battery inside BIOS before detaching/attaching anything from motherboard.. Otherwise you're risking damaging hardware.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

I don't trust the software disconnect, but it's nice to know that's there.

[@OPTIONALWATCH]

Thanks for making my day easier. It worked perfectly.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

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[@BackwardSabotage]

Of all of the laptops I ever used, this model has the easiest keyboard to remove and replace. I wish more models were like this

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Yeah :(

[@W4l0p]

Thanks to this I found out two of the screws below holding the motherboard stick through below the keyboard and made the home row keys very unreliable. Had to loosen those and keyboard started working properly again.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Interesting

[@gioponti6359]

Great work! Thank you so much! Not sure though if it would come handy to grow my fingernails a little longer for this job ;)

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Definitely would come in hand. Lol

[@DRKStudio576]

Me sirvió muhas gracias excelente video.

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[@njokusi]

Exactly what I needed THanks

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

No problem

[@wahju1963]

Thank you so much for this video

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[@gorjandzundev413]

Thank you. Same procedure is valid for model T560.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Glad it helped!

[@cossyke9919]

your video helped me,thank pal

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[@Mo4u_Malcolm]

Hello I know this I not related but a Lenovo Backlight just stopped working… I’ve tried all the drivers but nothing I try the keyboard on a different Lenovo and the backlight works… funny parts after a while the same laptop that’s working, just stopped… so I was wondering would possibly make a video a Lenovo backlight circuit specifically… it really will be helpful…

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

I don't do that type of repair

[@mppotter463]

Awesome video! Nice and clear presentation. Thanks!

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Thanks!

[@techtbe]

Hello, thanks for the video. I have one question. in my keyboard T and Y keys are not working. By changing the keyboard, that issue will be solved? What do you think? I already tried with updating drivers. Thanks in advance. have a great day ahead. Cheers.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Yeah, it'll resolve it.

[@techtbe]

@@ItsBinhRepaired thank you so much for your prompt reply. I will do that and update you soon. Have a great weekend.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@techtbe no problem, you too!

[@miguelpina1884]

loved the video just a quick question, is there a problem if i do this with a t460 keyboard instead of an t460s??

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Not sure. Just check if they're compatible. The seller will usually list it.

[@HeyYoDan]

Great tutorial man!

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[@Jh0nnY2k]

Thank you! Great guide.

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[@tev8283]

Thank bro🎉

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[@pavankarhale9550]

Thank you so much sir

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

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[@nikkepesola13]

What size screw rider to you use when taking the multiply screws out of the keyboard

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Sometimes I feel the work I put into making these videos is under appreciated. Ph0 as mentioned. Please watch the entire video to make sure you do it right. Responding to comments like these is like a slap to the face saying, "I didn't watch your video, give me free personal assistance because my time is more valuable than yours. Nothing else in the video is of value to me." I know, I could be kind with my responses, but that's what I'm thinking in my mind and I'd rather be open and honest than fake a happy response. It's very important you follow every step in the video. If I go too fast in the video, you can decrease the playback speed.

[@tryagain.k1821]

@@ItsBinhRepaired Buy the Japanese instrument screwdrivers. They are not the same as PH1 and PH0. A set will cost about $30 on Amazon but fit the screws properly.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@tryagain.k1821 yes, my screwdrivers are actually jis 00 0 1 2 :P I just say ph because it's what some people have and they still work ok.

[@Snow38645]

Thanks!

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[@jamesnyirenda969]

Thanks

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[@gabrielsoftware2729]

Great video, but flawed design... The sliding frame is just stupid, take for example, most of the keyboard replacements are because of liquid spill, and if that liquid is sticky like soda or coffe, no easy slide for you and you risk breaking it...

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Yup...

[@tabbycats8745]

My new laptop keyboard grid wont slide out so i cant get to the screws to attach to laptop. Can you help me?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

D: try harder

[@tabbycats8745]

@@ItsBinhRepaired its ok its fixed now thanks for your help

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@tabbycats8745 awesome

[@tryagain.k1821]

Also check that the Fn key switches between Function key and Special Function key ie F2 does F2 and does LS -.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Hm?

[@tryagain.k1821]

@@ItsBinhRepaired And what does that mean?

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@tryagain.k1821 I don't know what you mean.

[@peachykayl1900]

I cannot get the key grid to show to save my life. My broken keyboard slides up and down like butter but I cannot get this one to slide, any help?

[@peachykayl1900]

So I’m stuck on trying to do this in order to screw the new keyboard in

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@peachykayl1900 check the bottom if it has a lock. If the replacement doesn't slide up, it might be faulty.

[@peachykayl1900]

@@ItsBinhRepaired Not seeing a lock, I guess I don’t know what I’m looking for but I feel like it would be pretty obvious. It looks just like to other. I’m actually working on it as we speak and can’t get it 🥲

[@gwojcieszczuk]

I had this problem as well. I turns out that some keyboard keys are blocking that slide movement from completing. I had to manually pry individual keys to allow full slide without forcing it. After few minutes of doing it, it finally worked.

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Glad you got it to work!

[@mohamadhariz9613]

nice

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[@rajibsirajiBD4672]

wow

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Lol

[@tabbycats8745]

I hope i dont break my laptop doing this my dad would kill me lol

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

@@tabbycats8745 lol be careful. Watch the video completely one time to be safe.

[@tabbycats8745]

Yeah im just struggling trying to get the grid in line with the keys

[@ItsBinhRepaired]

Can be a pain D:

[@tabbycats8745]

@@ItsBinhRepaired the bottom of the keys are on top of the grid so they dont press down how would you recommend fixing?

[@tabbycats8745]

I rushed ahead now i cant screw it back on 🤦

[@andrewdavid9649]

Great guide! Thanks for this...

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