[REQUEST] How to Remove LCD from Ideapad 5? - Hinge Issue

[Appletax]

Customer's like new Lenovo Ideapad 5-15ITL05 has suffered the dreaded LCD hinge failure (common issue - thanks, Lenovo).

The screw holes in the LCD's back cover all popped out, so the right hinge is not connected to anything on the LCD assembly.

The bezel is held in place with double-sided tape. Do I need to replace this tape (huge pain-in-the-arse) or can I just put the bezel back in place using what's already there?

The LCD appears to be not held in place with screws, but rather with adhesive.



Not sure how to remove the LCD so I can then replace the LCD back cover. I try prying it out and it feels like I am going to bust the LCD.

This issue will absolutely happen again, so I will recommend to the client that they sell it after having it repaired and replace with a laptop that doesn't have garbage hinges.

 

[Porthos]

The LCD appears to be not held in place with screws, but rather with adhesive.

Yes, they are special tabbed double stick tape strips.

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[nlinecomputers]

https://download.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/ideapad_5_hmm.pdf#page65

Read the damn thing before you break it. There’s removal strips of tape. And you have to buy replacements.

 

[Appletax]

https://download.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/ideapad_5_hmm.pdf#page65

Read the damn thing before you break it. There’s removal strips of tape. And you have to buy replacements.

Awesome. Very helpful.

After removing the hinges, I gained access to a little section of the adhesive and was able to pull it straight out like you can with smartphones. Both were super easy and didn't break.

The replacement back cover has built-in adhesive strips

Now, do I need to replace the adhesives around the bezel? They are mostly intact. That would suck to have to do.

 

[nlinecomputers]

Now, do I need to replace the adhesives around the bezel? They are mostly intact. That would suck to have to do.

I would. But that’s a judgment call. If you think they will reattach and stay. It’s your free warranty job if they don’t and it’s a billable expense NOW as part of the repair. Never work for free. PITA = $$$