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TP 560/E - 1120 LCD Front Cover

Applicable to: World-Wide

1120 LCD Front Cover:

Important:
The LCD for the notebook computer contains over 921,000 thin-film transistors (TFTs). A small number of missing, discolored, or constantly lighted dots is characteristic of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns. The LCD should be replaced if the number of missing, discolored, or lighted dots in any background is 21 or more.

Step

Length (Quantity)

Torque

2

M 2.5 x 6 mm (3) flathead

3.0 kgcm


Note:

Do not use the screw that you have removed.

Use a new screw and tighten the screw to the torque specification shown.


The LCD front cover has several latches. Release the latches as shown in step 3.

For the DSTN LCD, there are two slide knobs is one in step 4.

When replacing:

Make sure that the slide knobs work correctly.

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Date Created

01-12-97

Last Updated

07-04-98

Revision Date

16-03-99

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad 560, ThinkPad 560E

Machine Type

2640

Model

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