Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 370 Fingerprint Reader Replacement

はじめに

The fingerprint reader is feature of the ThinkPad laptop that allows the laptop to scan the user's fingerprint instead of a password to make securing the laptop a more efficient process. Sometimes the fingerprint reader breaks, stops working, or falls down into the computer. This guide shows how to gain access to, remove, and replace the fingerprint reader from the Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 370 Laptop.

Be sure to power off your laptop and disconnect from the power adapter prior to starting this repair.

必要な工具と部品

手順1 Battery

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Device needs to be powered off and unplugged.
Remove the stylus from the device and set it aside.

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手順2

Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver unscrew the eight circled 4mm screws until you hear a click.
The screws will remain attached to the back cover.

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手順3

Note that while the screws are undone, the bottom cover is still attached by several plastic clips around the edges.
Using the plastic opening tool, work around the edges of the bottom cover to undo the plastic clips.

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手順4

Gently remove the cover by placing your fingers around the edges.

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手順5

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With your fingers, fold back the plastic cover highlighted.
Using two fingers, gently remove the battery connectors.

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手順6

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Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the two 4mm screws.
Remove the battery.
Make sure to only replace with a battery that matches your computer, any other battery could ignite or explode.