Lenovo ThinkPad X13 laptop screen replacement made by LaptopScreen.com
Shut down the laptop
Insert a plastic pick between the bezel and the LCD on the inner side. Move it along the perimeter.
Insert a plastic pick between the bezel and the LCD screen on the outer side and move it along
the edges. The bezel is heavily glued and it will take some time and effort to detach it from the
back cover. Separate the bezel at the bottom edge. Turn the laptop sideways and using plastic
pick release the bezel near the hinges. Set the bezel aside
Separate the LCD screen
The LCD screen is glued to the back cover with two pieces of tar/glue. at the top. Using heat gun
warm up the top edge of the back cover. Using plastic pick pry off the screen on the right side.
se an X-ACTO knife cut the piece of tar holding the screen. Using the same technique release
the screen on the left side. Place the screen on the keyboard. Unfortunately we damaged the EMI
shield tape. But it will not effect the laptop performance
Disconnect the video connector
Peel off the clear tape securing the video connector. Open the connector's bracket.
Disconnect the video cable. Discard the old screen
Connect the new screen
Place the new screen on the keyboard. Reconnect the video cable. Close the connector's bracket.
Secure it with clear tape. CAUTION! It is very important not to force any connectors. Also make
sure not to twist or slant the connector when plugging it in
Test the new screen
Now it is time to test the screen. Lift the screen up and lean it against the back cover. Turn the
laptop on. The screen is working and we can finish installation process
Replace the bezel
The bezel still have enough adhesive to hold the screen in place. Replace the bezel. Start at the
bottom. Then go around the perimeter pressing firmly. Turn the laptop on the side and secure
the bezel at the bottom.
Turn the laptop on. And we are done!