Fujitsu LifeBook 2020 Microphone Repair
Complete guide to Fujitsu LifeBook 2020 microphone repair. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
💡 Tip: Costs vary by location and repair shop. Authorized service centers typically charge more than independent repair shops.
🔧 Repair Overview
Microphone Repair is one of the most common repairs for Fujitsu LifeBook 2020. This repair involves replacing the damaged audio component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 30 min - 1 hour and requires moderate skill level.
🔧 Required Tools
What You'll Need
- Replacement audio part (OEM or aftermarket)
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
- Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
- Adhesive strips or glue
- Clean workspace with good lighting
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1: Removing Battery
Remove battery:
1. Pull down and hold that little tab.
2. Move left that slider.
3. Pull up to remove battery from laptop.
Step 2: Removing Screws
Remove screws marked in white and red circles.
Note: those in red circles are holding the keyboard and are different than those in white circles. Don't mix them!
Step 3: Removing plastic bar
Put a plastic tool ([product|IF145-101|plastic card], spudger or guitar pick) between that bar and the rest of case (in places marked by arrows). It's holding only on clips- gentle pry until it breaks free.
When either of sides are free, pry that tab from behind (area marked by red rectangle, but from the back of the laptop - image very difficult to take).
Step 4: Removing Keyboard
Now, keyboard can be lifted, but it still connected to the motherboard. Gently pull it up.
When in horizontal position, you will see keyboard connector on the left. Pull the tabs out (1) then pull the flex cable out too (2).
Keyboard is now free.
📖 Repair guide provided by iFixit - The free repair manual. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.
iFixit Difficulty: Easy | Time: NaNh NaNm
DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $27-$78)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($45-$130)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your Fujitsu LifeBook 2020 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 257 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Fujitsu LifeBook 2020 generates 260 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 3 kg of CO₂. That's a 99% reduction in carbon emissions!
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