About this manual ® This manual contains service and reference information for the following ThinkPad product: ThinkPad L380 Yoga Machine type (MT) 20M7, 20M8 ThinkPad L380 Machine type (MT) 20M5, 20M6 ThinkPad S2 Yoga 3rd Gen Machine type (MT) 20L2...
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Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment. Important: • Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents. •...
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: http:// www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup c. Insulation must not be frayed or worn. 4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries.
Protect against ESD damage by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the work mat, and the person handling the part are all at the same charge. Notes: 1. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they exceed the requirements noted here. 2.
Laser compliance statement (multilingual translations) The laser compliance statements in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian Portuguese • French Chapter 1 Safety information...
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UEFI BIOS downloads. Telephone numbers for Lenovo Support are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone • System disassembly and reassembly videos that show the FRU removal or replacement procedures for the Lenovo authorized service technicians are available at: http://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/ion/ Strategy for replacing FRUs Before replacing parts: Ensure that all software fixes, drivers, and UEFI BIOS downloads are installed before you replace any FRUs listed in this manual.
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.
FRU identification Use Lenovo eSupport to identify major FRUs, FRU part numbers, and FRU descriptions for a product at an MT - serial number level. Examples of major FRUs are hard disk drive, system board, and liquid crystal display (LCD).
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The Lenovo Solution Center program is available for download at http://www.lenovo.com/diags To run the Lenovo Solution Center program, go to Control Panel and click System and Security ➙ Lenovo - System Health and Diagnostics, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
• Lenovo Motherboard Bus Quick Test Lenovo provides the following quick test programs: The quick test programs are applicable on the following operating systems: ® ® • Microsoft Windows • Microsoft Windows 8.1 • Microsoft Windows 7 • Microsoft Windows XP ®...
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 program enables you to view system information and test some hardware devices in your computer, such as memory, storage devices, the LCD, and system board buses.
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 Companion program, and then click Hardware Settings ➙ Power. The ac power adapter information is displayed.
If an unauthorized battery pack or a battery pack designed for another systems is installed, the system will not charge. Attention: Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or safety of unauthorized batteries, and provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out of their use.
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• If the coin-cell battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. Chapter 3 General checkout...
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Recovering your operating system if Windows 10 fails to start The Windows recovery environment on your computer is capable of operating independently from the Windows 10 operating system. This enables you to recover or repair the operating system even if the Windows 10 operating system fails to start.
If a master hard disk password has been set, it can be used to access 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 hard disk password 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. 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.
• The LCD is powered off. • The hard disk drive or solid-state drive is powered off. • The microprocessor stops. To put your computer into sleep mode, do the following: • For Windows 10: Open the Start menu, click Power, and then click Sleep.
• “LCD-related symptoms” on page 46 • “Intermittent problems” on page 46 • “Undetermined problems” on page 46 The symptom-to-FRU index in this section lists symptoms and errors and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first, in boldface type. Note: Do the FRU replacement or other actions in the sequence shown in the column headed “FRU or action, in sequence.”...
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Table 2. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error (beeps, if any) FRU or action, in sequence 0251 1. Charge the coin-cell battery for more than 8 hours System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration by connecting the ac power adapter. used.
Beep errors 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.
Error codes Solutions 0001: Reset error (platform reset not de-asserted) 1. Remove all power resources (the ac power adapter, removable battery, and coin-cell battery). If your computer has a built-in battery, reset the computer by inserting a straightened paper clip into the emergency-reset hole.
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.
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1. Turn off the computer. 2. Visually check each FRU for damage. Replace any damaged FRU. 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.
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Table 6. Status indicators (continued) Indicator Description Speaker-mute indicator When this indicator is on, the speakers are muted. Microphone-mute When this indicator is on, the microphones are muted. indicator Rear camera status When this indicator is on, the camera is in use. indicator (available on some models) Front camera status...
Invoke the function defined by yourself. To define or change the action for the F12 key, do the following: 1. Open Lenovo Companion. 2. Click Hardware Settings and then click the input icon 3. Locate the Keyboard: User-defined Key section and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setting.
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Table 7. Special keys (continued) Description Special key Fn+B Has the same function as the Break key on a conventional keyboard. Fn+K Has the same function as the ScrLK key on a conventional keyboard. Fn+P Has the same function as the Pause key on a conventional keyboard. Fn+S Has the same function as the SysRq key on a conventional keyboard.
This chapter introduces the locations of the hardware components on your computer. Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators This topic introduces the locations of the computer controls, connectors, and indicators. Front view ThinkPad L380 Yoga™ and ThinkPad S2 Yoga 3rd Gen Infrared camera (available on some models) Microphones Front camera Ambient light sensor (available on some models) ®...
Front camera Microphones TrackPoint pointing stick Fingerprint reader (available on some models) TrackPoint buttons Trackpad NFC label (available on some models) Multi-touch screen (available on some models) Left-side view Pen tether hole USB-C™ connectors Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 HDMI™...
Bottom view Fan louvers Emergency-reset hole Speakers Rear view Fan louvers Locating FRUs and CRUs This topic introduces the following service parts: • “Major FRUs and CRUs” on page 57 • “LCD FRUs and CRUs” on page 59 Chapter 7 Locations...
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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.
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Note: Depending on the computer model, your computer might look different from the illustration above. Table 8. Major FRUs and CRUs FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU LCD unit Keyboard Keyboard bezel assembly Thermal fan System board USB 3.1 connector bracket Speaker assembly Wireless LAN antenna assembly Rear camera board (available on some models)
Miscellaneous parts kits Power cord ac power adapter : The Lenovo factory recovery USB key is used to restore the Microsoft Windows operating system. They might not come with the computer, and a user might order them from https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/ , though additional shipping and handling fees might apply.
Keyboard removal tool 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 57 and “LCD FRUs and CRUs” on page 59.
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Table 12. System board connector and cable guide Item Internal cable required Connector (location) Cable connection Sensor board connector Sensor board connector cable Connect one end to the sensor board and the other end to this connector. Insert the wireless-LAN card into Wireless-LAN card slot (internal) this slot.
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Table 12. System board connector and cable guide (continued) Item Internal cable required Connector (location) Cable connection Audio connector (external) Connect headphones or a headset with 3.5-mm (0.14-inch) 4-pole plug to this connector. USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 Connect USB 3.1-compatible devices to this connector.
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Table 14. Trackpad connector Item Connector (location) Internal cable required Cable connection Trackpad cable Trackpad connector (internal) Connect one end to the trackpad connector on the system board and the other end to this connector. Power button board connector and cable Table 15.
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Rear camera board connector and cable Table 18. Rear camera board connector Item Connector (location) Internal cable required Cable connection Rear camera board connector Rear camera board cable Connect one end to the rear (internal) camera board connector on the system board and the other end to this connector.
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Table 21. LCD panel Item Connector (location) Internal cable required Cable connection LCD panel connector (internal) LCD cable Connect one end to the LCD connector on the system board and the other end to this connector. Touch module assembly connector (for Yoga models only) Table 22.
Connect the cable to this connector. Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup L380, L380 Yoga, S2 3rd Gen, and S2 Yoga 3rd Gen 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 http://www.lenovo.com/support...
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.
Maintenance key. Note: Only an authorized Lenovo service technician can access the above Web site. 3. Restart the computer. 4. When the logo screen is displayed, press Esc. The ThinkPad Config Information Update Utility interface is displayed.
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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 http://www.lenovo.com/support...
Disabling the built-in battery Before replacing any RU, ensure that you disable Fast Startup first and then disable the built-in battery. To disable Fast Startup, do the following: 1. Go to Control Panel, and then change the view of Control Panel from Category to Large icons or Small icons.
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 Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 1.65 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.143 Nm (1.4 kgf-cm) L380, L380 Yoga, S2 3rd Gen, and S2 Yoga 3rd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1030 Base cover assembly Removal steps of the base cover assembly Applying labels to the base cover assembly Note: Depending on the country or region of delivery, the labels might be slightly different from the ones in the following illustration. The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds.
When you replace the base cover, apply the FCC label and the Serial number label If the removed cover has two FCC labels, apply both to the new base cover. IMEI label GEO label GML label Country label Asset tag_40Y917Y (available on some models) Asset tag 1040 Memory module For access, remove these FRUs in order:...
Insert the notched end of the memory module into the slot at an angle of about 20 degrees. Press the memory module firmly, and pivot it downwards until it snaps into place. Ensure that the memory module is firmly installed in the slot and does not move easily. 1050 M.2 solid-state drive For access, remove this FRU: •...
1060 Coin-cell battery For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1030 Base cover assembly” on page 78 Removal steps of the coin-cell battery DANGER Use only the authorized battery specified for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode.
Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 2 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Plug the gray cable into the main connector, and the black cable into the auxiliary connector on the card. 1080 ThinkPad Pen Pro Removal steps of the ThinkPad Pen Pro The ThinkPad Pen Pro is stored in the slot on the bottom side of the computer.
The only exception to this is if the battery pack is physically damaged or a customer is reporting a possible safety issue. If Lenovo Solution Center is not installed in the computer, the customer should download this program before a non- physically damaged battery pack is replaced. Note that a physically damaged battery pack is a non-warranty replacement part.
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 4 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (5) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Install the battery pack into the slot. Ensure that the battery pack latch is in the locked position. 1100 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
1110 Trackpad and trackpad cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1030 Base cover assembly” on page 78 • “1090 Battery pack” on page 83 Removal steps of the trackpad and trackpad cable Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 ×...
When installing: Ensure that the trackpad is attached firmly. 1120 Wireless LAN antenna assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1030 Base cover assembly” on page 78 • “1090 Battery pack” on page 83 • “1100 Speaker assembly” on page 84 Removal steps of the wireless LAN antenna assembly Release the antenna cables from the cable guides on the LCD cover assembly.
Antenna locations Wireless-LAN main antenna (gray) Wireless-LAN auxiliary antenna (black) 1130 ThinkPad Pen Pro charger with cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1030 Base cover assembly” on page 78 • “1090 Battery pack” on page 83 • “1100 Speaker assembly” on page 84 •...
Removal steps of the ThinkPad Pen Pro charger with cable Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 4 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board. 1140 Power button board with cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Removal steps of the power button board with cable Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 4 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
1150 NFC board with cable, NFC attenna For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1030 Base cover assembly” on page 78 • “1090 Battery pack” on page 83 • “1100 Speaker assembly” on page 84 Removal steps of the NFC board with cable, NFC attenna When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board.
• “1030 Base cover assembly” on page 78 • “1090 Battery pack” on page 83 • “1100 Speaker assembly” on page 84 Removal steps of the fingerprint reader board bracket and fingerprint reader board with cable Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 ×...
Removal steps of the rear camera board with cable When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board. 1180 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1030 Base cover assembly” on page 78 •...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M 2.5 × 4.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (6) Silver 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
1190 HDMI connector bracket For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1030 Base cover assembly” on page 78 • “1090 Battery pack” on page 83 • “1180 LCD unit” on page 92 Removal steps of the HDMI connector bracket Step Screw (quantity) Color...
Removal steps of the USB 3.1 connector bracket Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M 2 x 4 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) (1.85 kgf-cm) 1210 Thermal fan For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1030 Base cover assembly” on page 78 •...
Note: The keyboard removal tool (product part number: 01LX856) is needed for removing the keyboard. You can purchase it as a separate FRU at: https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup • “1030 Base cover assembly” on page 78 L380, L380 Yoga, S2 3rd Gen, and S2 Yoga 3rd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• “1090 Battery pack” on page 83 • “1040 Memory module” on page 79 • “1050 M.2 solid-state drive” on page 80 • “1100 Speaker assembly” on page 84 • “1060 Coin-cell battery” on page 81 • “1070 Wireless LAN card” on page 81 •...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.294 Nm M 2.5 × 4.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (6) Silver (3.0 kgf-cm) L380, L380 Yoga, S2 3rd Gen, and S2 Yoga 3rd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Note: The keyboard removal tool (product part number: 01LX856) is needed for removing the keyboard. You can purchase it as a separate FRU at: https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup • “1030 Base cover assembly” on page 78 • “1040 Memory module” on page 79 •...
Removal steps of the keyboard bezel assembly LCD FRUs for Yoga models This chapter provides information about replacement of LCD FRUs for Yoga models. 2010 Strip cover and rubber caps For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1030 Base cover assembly” on page 78 •...
When installing: Ensure that all the latches are attached firmly. 2020 Touch module assembly and hinge rubber For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1030 Base cover assembly” on page 78 • “1090 Battery pack” on page 83 • “1180 LCD unit” on page 92 •...
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Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M 2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated, small head (4) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. L380, L380 Yoga, S2 3rd Gen, and S2 Yoga 3rd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...
2030 LCD hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1030 Base cover assembly” on page 78 • “1090 Battery pack” on page 83 • “1180 LCD unit” on page 92 • “2010 Strip cover and rubber caps” on page 100 •...
Removal steps of the LCD cable and touch control board Attention: 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. 2050 Infrared camera/microphone module with cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
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Removal steps of the infrared camera/microphone module Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Removal steps of the infrared camera/microphone module cable When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 2060 Sensor board with cable and LCD rear cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1030 Base cover assembly” on page 78 •...
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Removal steps of the sensor board for computer models with infrared camera When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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Removal steps of the sensor board for computer models shipped with RGB camera When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Removal steps of the sensor board cable and LCD cover assembly L380, L380 Yoga, S2 3rd Gen, and S2 Yoga 3rd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...
When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 2070 ThinkPad-logo-LED card with cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1030 Base cover assembly” on page 78 • “1090 Battery pack” on page 83 • “1180 LCD unit” on page 92 •...
Removal steps of the LCD bezel When installing: Ensure that all the latches are attached firmly. 2090 LCD panel and LCD cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1030 Base cover assembly” on page 78 • “1090 Battery pack” on page 83 •...
When installing: Ensure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. 2100 LCD hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1030 Base cover assembly” on page 78 • “1090 Battery pack” on page 83 • “1180 LCD unit” on page 92 •...
2110 RGB camera/microphone module with cable and LCD rear cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1030 Base cover assembly” on page 78 • “1090 Battery pack” on page 83 • “1180 LCD unit” on page 92 •...
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Removal steps of the RGB camera/microphone module/ThinkPad-logo-LED card cable and the LCD rear cover assembly When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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Abbreviation Term POST power-on self-test random-access memory radio frequency RFID radio-frequency identification ring indicator registered jack SATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment subscriber identity module supervisor password TFTs thin-film transistors UEFI Unified Extensible Firmware Interface Universal Serial Bus UUID universally unique identifier video graphics array VRAM video random-access memory...
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