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1010 Removing the nano-SIM card and the nano- 1180 Trackpad and cable ..SIM-card tray ....1190 Hall sensor board with cable ..1020 Base cover assembly .
• Find the room emergency power-off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly. • Do not work alone under hazardous conditions or near equipment that has hazardous voltages. •...
0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. b. The power cord should be the authorized type specified for your computer. Go to: https:// support.lenovo.com/partslookup c. Insulation must not be frayed or worn. 4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries.
– When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use an ESD common ground or reference point. You can use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. – Use the round ground prong of the ac plug on ac-operated computers. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function.
Lenovo Support Center are available at: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/supportphonelist • Service training documents for Lenovo authorized service technicians are available at the following Web site. The disassembly and reassembly videos that show the FRU removal and replacement procedures are contained in the documents.
Dynamic configure-to-order (CTO) model This model provides the ability for a customer to configure a Lenovo solution from a Web Site, and have this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it is built and shipped directly to the customer. The machine label and eSupport will load these products as the 4-character MT, 4-character model, and 2-character country code.
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2. Type the Machine Type in the corresponding field to get a general FRU list. Or type the Serial Number for more detailed FRU information. Chapter 2 Important service information...
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Note: If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running Lenovo Vantage, save and print the log files created by the program. You need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.
Note: The recover bad sectors tool is only available on computers that have hard disk drives installed. Bootable diagnostic programs If the computer you are servicing is not installed with the UEFI diagnostic program, you can download a bootable diagnostic program from the Lenovo Support Web site. The bootable diagnostic programs enable Chapter 3 General checkout...
1. Go to https://www.lenovo.com/diags 2. Click Lenovo Bootable Diagnostics. 3. Follow the instructions on the Web site to create a bootable diagnostic medium on a USB device or CD. To use the diagnostic medium you have created, do one of the following: •...
To check the USB-C type ac power adapter, do the following: 1. Connect the computer to a power outlet and turn on the computer. 2. Start Lenovo Vantage program, and then click Hardware Settings ➙ Power. The ac power adapter information is displayed.
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Wire Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Black Ground • If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. • If the voltage is not correct, replace the coin-cell battery. • If the coin-cell battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. T590 and P53s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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It is recommended that you create a recovery USB drive as early as possible. If you did not create a recovery USB drive as a precautionary measure, you can contact Lenovo Customer Support Center and purchase one from Lenovo. For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for your country or region, go to: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/supportphonelist Creating a recovery USB drive To create a recovery USB drive, you need a USB drive with at least 16 GB of storage capacity.
If it has, it can be used for access to the hard disk drive. If no master hard disk password is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master hard disk password, or to recover data from the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee.
The system management password can also protect the system information stored in UEFI BIOS like a supervisor password, but it has lower authority by default. The system management password can be set through the UEFI BIOS menu or through Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) with the Lenovo client-management interface.
To put the system back to operational status, the only Lenovo and Lenovo-authorized service solution would be to replace the hard disk drive or solid-state drive with a scheduled fee.
If a supervisor password has been set and is known to the service technician, do the following to remove the system management password: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, immediately press F1. 3. Type the supervisor password to enter the ThinkPad Setup program. 4.
Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it is docked to the docking station, do not undock it before resuming normal operation. If you do undock it and then try to resume normal operation, you will get an error message, and you will have to restart the system. If you have defined one of the following actions as the event that causes the system to go into hibernation mode, perform that action.
Numeric error codes Table 2. Numeric error codes Symptom or error (beeps, if any) FRU or action, in sequence 0177 Replace the system board. Bad SVP data, stop POST task—The checksum of the supervisor password in the EEPROM is not correct. 0183 1.
The battery installed is not supported by this system and Replace the battery. will not charge. Please replace the battery with the correct Lenovo battery for this system. Press the ESC key to continue. This system does not support batteries that are not Replace the battery.
Beep symptoms Lenovo SmartBeep technology enables you to decode beep errors with your smartphone when a black screen occurs with beeps from your computer. To decode the beep error with Lenovo SmartBeep technology, do the following: 1. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/smartbeep or scan the following QR Code.
If the LCD you are servicing has two or less visible defective pixels, it should not be considered faulty. However, if the LCD has three or more visible defective pixels, it will be deemed as defective by Lenovo and it should be replaced.
LCD Self Test When you turn on the computer and the LCD goes black, run LCD Self Test to help you determine whether the LCD functions normally. To run LCD Self Test: 1. Ensure that the computer is connected to ac power. Then, press the power button for about seven seconds to turn off the computer.
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3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: a. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Devices attached to the dock c. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. Wireless cards e. Battery f. Hard disk drive, hybrid drive, or solid-state drive g. External diskette drive h.
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1. Go to Control Panel. Change the view of Control Panel from Category to Large icons or Small icons. 2. Click Lenovo - Keyboard Manager and the Keyboard Manager window is displayed. 3. Select the options of your preference.
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Table 6. Function keys (continued) Function key and key Description combination Open the calculator. Put your computer to sleep mode. Open the Snipping Tool program. Fn+Spacebar If your computer supports keyboard backlight, press Fn+Spacebar to switch between the different keyboard backlight status. Fn+B This key combination has the same function as the Break key on a conventional external keyboard.
CRUs, you can either install the CRU yourself or you can request that a Service Provider install the CRU according to the warranty service for your product. If you intend on installing the CRU, Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request.
Major FRUs and CRUs Note: Depending on the computer model, your computer might look different from the illustration above. Chapter 6 Locations...
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NFC cable* Fingerprint reader module* Fingerprint reader cable* Trackpad Trackpad cable Keyboard bezel assembly Keyboard Lenovo factory recovery USB key* Miscellaneous parts kits (see “Miscellaneous parts and other FRUs” on page 55) Power cord T590 and P53s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Optional-service ac power adapter for selected models Note: The Lenovo factory recovery USB key is used to restore the Microsoft Windows operating system. It might not come with the computer, and a user might order it from , though additional https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/lenovorecovery...
• Spec Connector and cable guide This topic provides information to help Lenovo authorized service technicians identify connectors and cables for replacement purpose. To view each FRU and the exploded illustration of the computer, see “Major FRUs and CRUs” on page 51 and “LCD FRUs” on page 53.
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System board connectors and cables Table 10. System board connector and cable guide Item Connector (location) Internal cable required Cable connection Camera/LED connector (internal) Camera/LED cable Connect one end of the cable to the camera/mic combo board and the other end to this connector. Power button board connector Power button board cable The power button board comes...
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Table 10. System board connector and cable guide (continued) Item Internal cable required Connector (location) Cable connection Wireless WAN card slot (internal) Insert the wireless-WAN card into this slot. Thunderbolt™ 3 connector (USB- Connect a USB-C compatible C) (external) device or a Thunderbolt 3 compatible device to this connector.
Install a nano-SIM card into the nano-SIM-card tray. Then, insert the tray with the card into this slot. Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup T590 and P53s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You can find a list of CRUs for your product in this Hardware Maintenance Manual. An electronic version of this manual can be found at .
• They are harder to tighten. Do the following when you service this machine: • Keep the screw kit in your tool bag. For the part number of the screw kit, go to https://support.lenovo.com/ partslookup • It is recommended to use new screws.
Maintenance Key. Note: Only an authorized Lenovo service technician can access the above Web site. 3. Restart the computer. 4. When the logo is displayed, press Esc. The ThinkPad Config Information Update Utility interface is displayed.
6. Type y under Change UUID. OK? [Y/N], then press Enter. A new UUID is created and written. If a valid UUID already exists, it is not overwritten. Reading or writing the ECA information Information on Engineering Change Announcements (ECA) is stored in the EEPROM of the system board. The electronic storage of this information simplifies the procedure to check if the ECA has been previously applied to a machine.
CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You can find a list of CRUs for your product in this Hardware Maintenance Manual. An electronic version of this manual is available for downloading at https:// support.lenovo.com...
Attention: The system board is sensitive to, and can be damaged by, electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before touching it, establish personal grounding by touching a ground point with one hand or by using an ESD strap. Before servicing the computer Carefully read this topic before servicing the computer. Disabling the built-in battery Before replacing any FRU, ensure that you disable Fast Startup first and then disable the built-in battery.
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Removal steps of the base cover assembly Loosen the screws that secure the base cover assembly. Pry up the latches in ascending alphabetical order (a to h) and remove the base cover assembly Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
• If the keyboard must be removed to access other FRUs, you need the keyboard removal tool (product part number: 01LX856) to remove the keyboard. You can purchase the tool as a separate FRU at: https:// support.lenovo.com/partslookup T590 and P53s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
If your computer is installed with a hybrid solid-state drive (with Intel Optane memory), go to https:// to know the details on how to replace it. support.lenovo.com/docs/tg_ssd Removal steps of the 2282 M.2 solid-state drive Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2.5 mm, big-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Removal steps of the 2242 M.2 solid-state drive Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 2.5 mm, big-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1050 Wireless WAN card For access, remove these FRUs:...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × L2.5 mm, big-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Plug the orange cable into the main connector and the blue cable into the auxiliary connector. 1060 Memory module For access, remove these FRUs: •...
The Lenovo Vantage program provides an automatic battery diagnostic test that determines if the battery is defective. A battery FRU should not be replaced unless this diagnostic test shows that the battery is defective. The only exception to this is if the battery is physically damaged or a customer is reporting a possible safety issue.
Removal steps of the built-in battery DANGER Use only the authorized battery specified for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × L5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) (1.85 kgf-cm) 1090 Thermal fan assembly For access, remove these FRUs: •...
Removal steps of the thermal fan assembly When installing: • Ensure that the fan connectors are attached firmly. • Do not press the top of the fan cover and the fan hub. • Before you attach the fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, on the part marked as shown in the following illustrations.
Removal steps of the USB cable and board Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × L4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1120 RJ45 cable and board For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 Removing the nano-SIM card and the nano-SIM-card tray” on page 64 •...
Removal steps of the RJ45 cable and board Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × L6 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) T590 and P53s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2. × L4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1130 Power button board with cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Removing the nano-SIM card and the nano-SIM-card tray” on page 64 •...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × L3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1140 Smart card reader or dummy smart card reader, and smart card cable Depending on the model, your computer might have a smart card reader or a dummy smart card reader installed.
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When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × L3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) M2 × L3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Removal steps of the dummy smart card reader Step Screw (quantity) Color...
1150 Fingerprint reader cable, bracket and board For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 Removing the nano-SIM card and the nano-SIM-card tray” on page 64 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 64 • “1080 Built-in battery” on page 72 Removal steps of the fingerprint reader cable, bracket and board Torque Step...
Removal steps of the coin-cell battery DANGER Use only the authorized battery specified for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1170 NFC module, cable and antenna For access, remove these FRUs: •...
When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 1180 Trackpad and cable For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 Removing the nano-SIM card and the nano-SIM-card tray” on page 64 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 64 • “1080 Built-in battery” on page 72 Removal steps of the trackpad and cable T590 and P53s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 1190 Hall sensor board with cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Removing the nano-SIM card and the nano-SIM-card tray” on page 64 •...
Note: If the keyboard must be removed to access other FRUs, you need the keyboard removal tool (product part number: 01LX856) to remove the keyboard. You can purchase the tool as a separate FRU at: https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup • “1040 M.2 solid-state drive” on page 69 •...
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Note: Input the exact brand name as shown in this table. Brand name Machine types Shared with ThinkPad T590 20N4 and 20N5 ThinkPad T490 or ThinkPad P43s ThinkPad P53s 20N6 and 20N7 ThinkPad T490 or ThinkPad P43s Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × L2.5 mm, big-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 0.181 Nm M2 × L4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver (1.85 kgf-cm) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × L3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly.
For models with a discrete graphics card Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Central Processing Unit (CPU) For models with an integrated graphics card (for T590 only) Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1220 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Removing the nano-SIM card and the nano-SIM-card tray” on page 64 •...
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Removal steps of the LCD unit When installing: When you route the cables, ensure that they are not subject to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken. T590 and P53s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2.5 × L6 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) (1.85 kgf-cm) 1230 Keyboard bezel assembly To replace the keyboard assembly, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Removing the nano-SIM card and the nano-SIM-card tray” on page 64 •...
• “1060 Memory module” on page 71 • “1070 Speaker assembly” on page 71 • “1080 Built-in battery” on page 72 • “1090 Thermal fan assembly” on page 73 • “1110 USB cable and board” on page 74 • “1120 RJ45 cable and board” on page 75 •...
2020 LCD hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1220 LCD unit” on page 87 • “2010 LCD bezel sheet and LCD bezel” on page 90 Removal steps of the LCD hinges Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.294 Nm M2.5 ×...
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Steps of installing LCD panel and LCD elastic adhesive tape 1. Peel off the release liner from one side of the new elastic adhesive tape . Apply the tape to the correct location . Peel off the release liner from the other side of the tape .
When installing: Ensure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. 2040 LCD cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1220 LCD unit” on page 87 • “2010 LCD bezel sheet and LCD bezel” on page 90 • “2020 LCD hinges” on page 91 •...
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When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Removal steps of the conventional camera/microphone module When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Removal steps of the dummy camera module 2060 Camera/LED cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1220 LCD unit” on page 87 • “2010 LCD bezel sheet and LCD bezel” on page 90 • “2020 LCD hinges” on page 91 •...
Removal steps of the conventional camera/LED cable When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Removal step of the LED cable When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 2070 Wireless antenna assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
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Removal steps of the wireless antenna assembly Cable routing: When you route the cables, ensure that they are not subject to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken. T590 and P53s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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