I've been dealing with ongoing issues with my Lenovo Yoga Pro 9. After five repairs in one year, Lenovo has finally agreed to send me a replacement. However, they don't have my specific keyboard layout (Portuguese) available, but they offered to switch it out at their lab before sending it to me.
At this point, my trust in Lenovo is quite low, and I'm worried about how intrusive the keyboard replacement process is. I don't want to risk causing new issues by having the laptop opened up and various parts replaced. If it poses a significant risk, I would prefer to stick with the English layout and avoid any future headaches. What do you all think?
Just to clarify, Lenovo will do the switch; I won't be handling it myself. I'm mainly assessing the risks involved in their process.
4 Answers
Some laptops have keyboards that are considered user-replaceable, while others need a lot more work. It's best to check the user manual for your specific model; it should give you detailed info on how to proceed. If you find a guide, follow that closely!
If Lenovo is handling the repair, I wouldn't worry too much. They know how to do it right, and most likely, their technicians will have the right tools and processes in place to avoid introducing new problems.
Replacing a keyboard can vary quite a bit. In many cases, it just involves dealing with tabs, so having a flat piece of plastic like a guitar pick can be super handy. If it's a one-time thing, that should do the trick without needing special tools. Just search for your model's replacement tutorial online!
Exactly! I've used a guitar pick for other repairs, and it works great. Just be cautious and take your time.
The difficulty really depends on the model of your laptop. For some, it's just a matter of unscrewing a couple of screws, while others might require a complete teardown. I recommend checking out iFixit or YouTube for guides specific to your model. That'll give you a clearer picture of what to expect!
Yeah, definitely look for videos on YouTube! They often have step-by-step guides that can show you the process in detail.
That makes sense! But I’d definitely keep an eye on part availability too, just in case. I heard stories of delays with repairs.