Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. Important: • This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with Lenovo products. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively.
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This practice ensures correct grounding of the units. • If an electrical accident occurs: – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. – Send another person to get medical aid. Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Remove the cover. 6. Check for any obvious non-ThinkPad / non-Lenovo alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-ThinkPad / 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.
The safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian Portuguese • French • German • Hebrew • Japanese • Korean • Spanish • Traditional Chinese DANGER Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
This computer supports only batteries specially designed for this specific system and manufactured by Lenovo or an authorized builder. The system does not support unauthorized batteries or batteries designed for other systems. If an unauthorized battery or a battery designed for another systems is installed, the system will not charge.
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4. Check the battery status icon again. If the same error still exists, replace the system board. Chapter 2 General checkout...
Step 2. Download the image file of the repair shim from . A Lenovo service https://support.lenovo.com credential is required to download the image file. Note: Make sure to download the latest version of the image file. A shim created with an earlier version of the image file might cause the repair process to fail.
The Chromebook system cannot be finalized until the write-protect function is malfunction turned on. Note: You can terminate the GRT when the tests have to be bypassed because they cannot be performed. To end the process, press f. Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Left and right ® ™ Security-lock slot USB-C (Thunderbolt 4*) connector USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector Audio connector microSD-card reader * for selected models Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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 Chromebook model, your Chromebook might look different from the illustration above. Table 2. Major FRUs and CRUs FRU description Self-service Optional-service LCD unit Power button with bracket and fingerprint reader* Power button with bracket Fingerprint reader cable* Speaker NFC cable*...
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Dummy SIM card* Nano-SIM-card tray* Battery pack I/O bracket System board Smart card dummy door Trackpad cable Trackpad Keyboard Power cord ac power adapter Screw kit Label kit * for selected models Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
LCD FRUs and CRUs Note: Depending on the Chromebook model, your Chromebook might look different from the illustration above. Table 3. LCD FRUs and CRUs FRU description Self-service Optional-service LCD bezel LCD cable Microphone rubbers Camera and microphone module* LCD cover assembly LCD elastic adhesive tapes LCD hinge LCD panel...
• LCD unit tape pack • Conductive tape • Spec Label kit: • Label • Spec Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to: https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Ensure that you use the correct screw. It is recommended to use new screws for replacements. If you have a torque screwdriver, tighten all screws firmly to the torque specified in the screw information table for each step. • Ensure torque screwdrivers are calibrated correctly following country specifications. Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Note: You might be instructed to slide the keyboard frame forward or backward in some of the following steps. In this case, ensure that you do not press or hold the keys while sliding the keyboard frame. Otherwise, the keyboard frame cannot be moved. Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Removal steps of the keyboard Chapter 6 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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When handling the M.2 solid-state drive, observe the following guidelines: • Replace the M.2 solid-state drive only for upgrade or repair. The M.2 solid-state drive is not designed for frequent changes or replacement. Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
If your Chromebook is installed with a hybrid solid-state drive (with Intel Optane memory), go to https:// support.lenovo.com/docs/tg_ssd to know the details on how to replace it. Removal steps of the M.2 solid-state drive...
M1 connector, and the black and grey cable to the M2 connector. 1050 Wireless LAN card For access, remove this FRU: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 42 Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removal steps of the Wireless LAN card Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × 2 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver (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.
• “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 42 Removal steps of the USB and microSD card board Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1080 USB and microSD card board and cable For access, remove these FRUs: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 42 • “1110 Battery pack” on page 51 Removal steps of the USB and microSD card board and cable 1090 Heat sink For access, remove this FRU: •...
• “1090 Heat sink” on page 49 Removal steps of the fan When installing: • Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. • Do not press the top of the fan cover and the fan hub. Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Important notice for replacing a battery 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. The Vantage app provides an automatic battery diagnostic test that determines if the built-in battery is defective. A built-in battery FRU should not be replaced unless this diagnostic test shows that the battery is defective.
1120 Smart card dummy door For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 42 • “1110 Battery pack” on page 51 Removal steps of the smart card dummy door Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1130 Trackpad For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 42 • “1110 Battery pack” on page 51 Removal steps of the trackpad Note: There might exist a waterproof mylar covering the trackpad, remove the mylar before replacement. Chapter 6 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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1. A trackpad jig might come with the trackpad which is used for fixing the location of the trackpad. Attach the trackpad jig to the trackpad and bend the four angles as shown by arrows below. 2. Install the trackpad with jig as shown. Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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3. Install the screws to fix the trackpad. 4. Remove the Jig. Chapter 6 Removing or replacing a FRU...
1140 NFC board and cable (for selected models) For access, remove this FRU: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 42 • “1110 Battery pack” on page 51 Removal steps of the NFC board and cable Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1150 Fingerprint reader cable (for selected models) For access, remove these FRUs: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 42 Removal steps of the fingerprint reader cable Chapter 6 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1160 Power board and power board cable with or without fingerprint reader (for selected models) For access, remove this FRU: •...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1170 I/O bracket For access, remove this FRU: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 42 For access, remove these FRUs in order: Removal steps of the I/O bracket Chapter 6 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Removal steps of the system board Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 3 mm, flat head, nylon-coated (2) (1.85 kgf-cm) M2 × 2 mm, flat head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1190 LCD unit For access, remove this FRU: •...
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Removal steps of the LCD unit Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.294 Nm M 2.5 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) (3.0 kgf-cm) Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1200 Keyboard assembly For access, remove these FRUs: • “Removing microSD card, SIM-card and SIM-card tray” on page 38 • “1010 Keyboard” on page 38 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 42 •...
For access, remove this FRU: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 42 • “1190 LCD unit” on page 63 • “2010 LCD bezel” on page 65 Removal steps of the LCD panel Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 2030 LCD cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 42 • “1190 LCD unit” on page 63 • “2010 LCD bezel” on page 65 Removal steps of the LCD cable Chapter 6 Removing or replacing a FRU...
2050 Camera-and-microphone module and cable (for selected models) For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 42 • “1190 LCD unit” on page 63 • “2010 LCD bezel” on page 65 • “2020 LCD panel” on page 66 Removal steps of the camera-and-microphone module When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly.
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• “2020 LCD panel” on page 66 • “2040 LCD hinges” on page 68 • “2030 LCD cable” on page 67 • “2050 Camera-and-microphone module and cable (for selected models)” on page 69 Lenovo ThinkPad C14 Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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