This guide addresses only those items. You should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-Lenovo features or options not covered by this inspection guide.
4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Remove the cover. 6. Check for any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-Lenovo alterations. 7. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage.
Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician. Safety notices (multilingual translations) The safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: •...
• Damage caused by liquid spilled into the system • Damage caused by the improper insertion of a personal-computer card (PC card) or the installation of an incompatible card • Improper disc insertion or use of an external optical drive •...
Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14 Series CRU list Model: Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL, Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14API, Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IWL Touch MT: 81ND, 81NH, 81QX Type ac power adapter self-service power cord self-service Chapter 2 General checkout...
5. To install a new FRU in place, perform the removal procedure in reverse and follow any notes that pertain to replacement. 6. When replacing a FRU, carefully retain and reuse all screws. If screws are missing, look up the Lenovo parts numbers by visiting https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup...
Figure 3. Remove 10 screws Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 5.5 Step 3. Remove the lower case. Figure 4. Remove the lower case Remove the battery pack Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 31 Step 1.
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Figure 5. Disconnect the cable Step 2. Remove 4 screws. Figure 6. Remove 4 screws Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3 Step 3. Take out the battery pack. Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
Figure 7. Take out the battery pack Remove the Wi-Fi card Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 31 “Remove the battery pack” on page 32 Step 1. Disconnect the cable of the I/O board as shown. Figure 8.
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Figure 9. Remove the Wi-Fi card sponge Step 3. Disconnect the main and auxiliary antenna cables. Figure 10. Disconnect antenna cables Step 4. Remove 1 screw. Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
Figure 11. Remove 1 screw Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3 Step 5. Remove the Wi-Fi card by pulling it away from the slot. Figure 12. Remove the Wi-Fi card Remove the heat sink and fan assembly Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case”...
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Figure 13. Disconnect 2 cables Step 2. Remove 10 screws. Figure 14. Remove 10 screws Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3 Step 3. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly. Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
Figure 15. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly Remove the memory module Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 31 “Remove the battery pack” on page 32 Step 1. Remove the memory module shield. Figure 16.
Figure 17. Remove the memory module Remove the M.2 solid-state drive Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 31 “Remove the battery pack” on page 32 Step 1. Remove 1 screw. Figure 18.
Figure 19. Remove the solid-state drive Remove the speakers Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 31 “Remove the battery pack” on page 32 “Remove the M.2 solid-state drive” on page 39 Step 1.
Figure 21. Remove speakers Remove the fingerprint board Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 31 “Remove the battery pack” on page 32 Step 1. Disconnect the cable from the system board as shown. Figure 22.
Figure 23. Remove 1 screw Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3 Step 3. Remove the fingerprint board and its bracket. Figure 24. Remove the fingerprint board and its bracket Remove the touchpad assembly Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. Also make sure the cables connecting the touch pad assembly to the system board have been disconnected.
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Figure 25. Disconnect the cable Step 2. Remove 4 screws. Figure 26. Remove 4 screws Number of screws Screw specifications M2.0 x 3 Step 3. Remove the touchpad assembly. Figure 27. Remove touchpad assembly Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
Remove the LCD module Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 31 “Remove the battery pack” on page 32 Step 1. Disconnect the LCD cable. Figure 28. Disconnect the LCD cable Step 2. Remove the 4 screws that secure the hinges to the upper case.
Figure 30. Open the hinges Step 4. Remove the LCD module from the upper case in the direction shown. Figure 31. Remove the LCD module CAUTION: Do not pull up the upper case before disconnecting the LCD cable. Otherwise the cable may be damaged.
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Figure 32. Disconnect the cable Step 2. Remove 1 screw. Figure 33. Remove 1 screw Number of screws Screw specifications M2.0 x 3 Step 3. Remove the I/O board. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 34. Remove the I/O board Remove the dc-in cable Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed: “Remove the lower case” on page 31 “Remove the battery pack” on page 32 Step 1. Remove 2 screws, then open the hinge and disconnect the cable. Figure 35.
Figure 36. Use a prying tool to detach the dc-in cable from the upper case Step 3. Remove the dc-in cable. Figure 37. Remove the dc-in cable Remove the system board Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case”...
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Figure 38. Disconnect the cable Step 2. Remove 3 screws. Figure 39. Remove 3 screws Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3 Step 3. Remove the system board. Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
Figure 40. Remove the system board Disassemble the LCD module The LCD module as a whole is not a FRU. Instead, it contains FRUs as its components. Before disassembling the LCD module, make sure it has been detached from the base cover. Remove the LCD bezel and hinges Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
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Figure 42. Pull the inner sides of the LCD bezel Attention: Do not pull the LCD bezel from the outer sides of the LCD bezel, otherwise the hooks may be damaged. The lower side of the LCD bezel is fixed to the LCD panel with adhesive tape. Detach with care.
Step 5. Remove the LCD bezel. Remove the LCD panel and LCD cable Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 31 “Remove the battery pack” on page 32 “Remove the LCD module” on page 44 “Remove the LCD bezel and hinges”...
Figure 46. Remove the LCD panel Step 3. Check the back side of the LCD panel for the LCD connector and then disconnect the LCD cable Figure 47. Disconnect 2 cables Step 4. Remove the LCD cable. Figure 48. Remove the LCD cable Remove the camera and microphone board Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
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“Remove the lower case” on page 31 “Remove the battery pack” on page 32 “Remove the LCD module” on page 44 “Remove the LCD bezel and hinges” on page 50 “Remove the LCD panel and LCD cable” on page 52 Step 1.
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Figure 51. Remove the microphone board Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
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Table 4. All base cover labels (continued) INDIA BIS LABEL INDIA 30 mm x 22 mm Korea KCC label Korea 50 mm x 43 mm TW vision warning label Taiwan 70 mm x 10 mm 20 mm x 10 mm South Africa label South Africa 15 mm x 10 mm...
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