Just got pic related. How hard is it to replace the keyboard

>>56324149
Okay,I roll for Ubuntu.

As for the keyboard,make sure the backlit version has the leds powered by the KB connector,and that the connector on the keyboard you want to install matches the PCB socket.

>>56324275
>reroll,ubuntu is good

>>56324149
>backlit keyboards meme
for what purpose

arch/cli

>>56324149
Rolling Kali.

If the thinkpad is anything like any other laptop, the keyboard replacement should be pretty easy. You just need to lift the keyboard out of the body of the laptop, and remove the ribbon from the motherboard.

rolling for Debian

>>56324149
rolling for gentoo

>>56324361
the keyboard is so worn out and missing a key.

might as well get the upgraded version.

>>56324149
Rolling for dual boot win10/debian

thoughts on solus or deepin?

>>56324149
rolling for hackintosh

>>56324149
rollan for linux mint

>>56324475
reroll

>>56324149
Antergos/KDE

>>56324488

god damn it.

i already have antergos/kde installed on like 3 laptops.

>>56324522
arch then, same shit

>>56324555
sheeeeeeiiiittttt

trips confirms it.

going with Arch then.

DE? thinking xfce

>>56324597
CLI

>>56324597
Gnome

>>56324597
Cinnamon

>>56324597
windows

>>56324597
mate

>>56324597
unity

>>56324149
Gentoo

Does the thinklight still work? You won't need a backlit kb then.

>>56325160

it does but all the keys are worn and probably jizz soaked. id rather get a new keyboard anyway

>>56324597
lxde

>>56324597
MATE

>>56324149
Replacing keyboard is easy, just make sure battery is removed and you aren't plugged into AC. Unscrew the screws underneath the keyboard, pop out the palm rest and replace with new keyboard.

6 cell works well for me, 9 cell isn't worth the bulk imo (but depends how many hours you need - I get about 4-5 hours on 6 cell)

If you want decent battery life go with Windows 7 or 8 and a low power preset, otherwise Ubuntu/XFCE with tlp and all the configs comes close but still at least 2 hours less battery life than in windows.