About this manual ® This manual contains service and reference information for the following ThinkPad products. ThinkPad 11e 4th Gen Machine types (MT): 20HT and 20HV ® ThinkPad Yoga 11e 4th Gen MT: 20HS and 20HU Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems.
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• 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: http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup 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.
“FRU identification” on page 20 Important: • Advise customers to visit the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support to view the software fixes, download the drivers, and follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers. For additional assistance, customers might call the Lenovo Customer Support Center. Telephone numbers for the Lenovo Support Center are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone...
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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1. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Click Warranty & Services. 3. Click Check Warranty Status. 4. On the Warranty Status Lookup page, click Parts Lookup. 5. Type your machine type and serial number, and then click Submit. eSupport also can be used to view the general FRU list for a product.
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This chapter introduces following information: • “What to do first” on page 23 • “Checkout guide” on page 24 – “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 24 – “Quick test programs” on page 24 – “UEFI diagnostic program” on page 25 –...
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.
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 you to test computer memory and internal storage devices, view system information, and check and recover the internal storage devices.
2. Insert the CD into the external optical drive. 3. Restart the computer. 4. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. When the Boot Menu window opens, release the F12 key. 5. Use the arrow keys to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and then press Enter. The diagnostic program will be launched automatically.
Checking the battery and operational charging Checking the battery This system 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.
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“Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 34 Service Web site: When the latest maintenance diskette and the system program service diskette become available, they will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/support Restoring the factory contents by using the product Recovery Disc Set When the main storage device is replaced because of a failure, no product recovery program is on the new drive.
9. When the recovery process completes, the Welcome to Microsoft Windows screen is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the Windows setup. 10. After you have completed the Windows setup, you might want to restore the original startup sequence. Start the ThinkPad Setup program and then press F9 to restore the default settings.
Creating and using a recovery USB drive You can create a recovery USB drive as a backup for the Windows recovery programs. With the recovery USB drive, you can troubleshoot and fix the problems even if the preinstalled Windows recovery programs are damaged.
If it has, it can be used for access to the M.2 solid-state 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 M.2 solid-state drive. The M.2 solid-state drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee.
Attention: If User only mode is selected and the user hard disk password has been forgotten and cannot be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset the user hard disk passwords or to recover data from the M.2 solid-state drive. The M.2 solid-state drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee.
To resume the computer from sleep mode, press the power button. Also, in the following event, the computer automatically returns from sleep mode and resumes operation: • The time set on the resume timer elapses. Note: The computer does not accept any input immediately after it enters sleep mode. Wait a few seconds before taking any action to reenter operation mode.
Note: For a device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad notebook computers, see the manual for that device. Numeric error codes Table 1. Numeric error codes Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0177 System board Bad SVP data, stop POST task—The checksum of the supervisor password in the EEPROM is not correct.
Thermal sensing error System board 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 0284: TCG-compliant functionality-related error (might be Replace the system board (service provider only). the BIOS code validation failure) 0285: TCG-compliant functionality-related error (might be Replace the system board (service provider only). the TPM initialization failure) 0286: Integrated graphics error Replace the system board (service provider only).
• This policy applies to all ThinkPad notebooks purchased on 1 January, 2008 or later. • Lenovo will not provide replacement if the LCD is within specification as we cannot guarantee that any replacement LCD will have zero pixel defects.
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5. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time (do not replace a nondefective FRU): a.
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Cortana personal assistant. To define or change the action for the F12 key, do the following: 1. Open the Lenovo Settings program. 2. Click the input icon 3. Locate the KEYBOARD: USER-DEFINED KEY section and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setting.
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 11e 4th Gen front view Microphone Camera indicator Camera Speakers HDMI™...
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ThinkPad Yoga 11e 4th Gen front view Microphone Camera indicator Camera Speakers Security-lock slot HDMI™ connector USB 3.0 connector Audio connector Volume-control buttons Power button System-status indicator Touch pad Fn Lock indicator Speaker-mute indicator Microphone-mute indicator Multi-touch screen : The illuminated dot in the ThinkPad logo works as a system-status indicator and helps you identify the status of your computer.
: When the speaker-mute indicator is on, the speakers are muted. : When the microphone-mute indicator is on, the microphone is muted. Left-side view System-status indicator Wireless-status indicator Media card slot USB 3.0 connector Ethernet connector Power connector : The illuminated dot in the ThinkPad logo works as a system-status indicator and helps you identify the status of your computer.
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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Microsoft Windows operating system. They might not come with the computer, and a user might order them from http://www.lenovo.com/lenovorecovery, though additional shipping and handling fees might apply. 11e 4th Gen and Yoga 11e 4th Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Connector and cable guide This section 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 CRUs and FRUs” on page 47 and “LCD FRUs” on page 49.
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Connector/location Internal cable LCD connector (internal) LCD cable, connecting the LCD unit to the system board dc-in cable, connecting the dc-in connector to the dc-in connector (internal) system board Ethernet connector (left side) None. Integrated. USB 3.0 connector (left side) None.
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Media-card reader connector and cable Internal cable Connector/location Media-card reader connector (internal) FPC for media-card reader, connecting the media-card reader to the system board Wireless-LAN card connectors and cables Connector/location Internal cable Wireless-LAN antenna connector (internal) Wireless-LAN antenna assembly with cable (gray), connecting the main wireless-LAN antenna to the wireless-LAN card Wireless-LAN antenna connector (internal)
CCD modules Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup. 11e 4th Gen and Yoga 11e 4th Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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. 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.
• It is recommended to use each screw only once. Tighten screws as follows: • Plastic to plastic Turn an additional 90 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the plastic part. 90 degrees more (Cross-section) • Logic card to plastic Turn an additional 180 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the logic card.
2. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/maintenanceutilities and follow the instructions on the screen to create a 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.
Reading or writing the ECA information Information on Engineering Change Announcements (ECA) are 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. The machine does not need to be disassembled to check for the ECA application. To check what ECAs have been previously applied to the machine, use the ECA Information Read/Write function on the USB Maintenance Key.
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. 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 http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Before servicing the computer Carefully read this topic before servicing the computer. Disabling the built-in battery Before replacing any FRU, ensure that you have disabled the built-in battery by doing the following: 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer. 2.
The only exception to this is if the battery is physically damaged or a customer is reporting a possible safety issue. If the Lenovo Solution Center program is not installed on the computer, the customer should download and install the program to diagnose the battery, before getting a non-physically damaged battery replaced.
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Removal steps of the battery DANGER Use only the authorized battery specified for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × L4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver (1.85 kgf-cm) 11e 4th Gen and Yoga 11e 4th Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1030 M.2 solid-state drive For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 60 Attention: • Do not drop the drive or apply any physical shock to it. The drive is sensitive to physical shock. Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data. •...
1040 Wireless LAN card For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 60 Removal steps of the wireless LAN card Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × L3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Attach the gray cable to the connector marked “MAIN”...
Removal steps of the memory module 1060 Coin-cell battery For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 60 Removal steps of the coin-cell battery When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1070 Keyboard For access, remove this FRU: •...
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Removal steps of the keyboard Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × L4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 11e 4th Gen and Yoga 11e 4th Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...
When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1080 Keyboard bezel assembly and media-card-reader board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 60 • “1020 Battery” on page 61 • “1030 M.2 solid-state drive” on page 63 •...
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Removal steps of the keyboard bezel assembly Torque Step Screw cap Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × L8 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) M2 × L4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Black 0.181 Nm M2 x L2 mm, big-head, nylon-coated (7) (1.85 kgf-cm) M2 ×...
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Removal steps of the media-card-reader board Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × L3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1090 System board assembly, dc-in connector, and thermal fan Important notices for handling the system board When handling the system board, read the following: •...
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• If you put a system board down, be sure to put it only on a padded surface such as an ESD mat or a corrugated conductive material. For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 60 •...
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When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 1100 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 60 • “1020 Battery” on page 61 • “1030 M.2 solid-state drive” on page 63 •...
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Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × L5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) Black 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Removing an LCD FRU for non-touch models This section provides instructions on how to remove an LCD FRU for non-touch models. 2010 LCD bezel assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 60 • “1020 Battery”...
Removal steps of the LCD bezel assembly Torque Step Screw cap Screw (quantity) Color M2 × L3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that all the latches are attached firmly. 2020 LCD panel and LCD cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
• “1100 LCD unit” on page 74 • “2010 LCD bezel assembly” on page 76 Removal steps of LCD panel and LCD cable Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M1.7 x L3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the LCD connector is attached firmly.
• “1020 Battery” on page 61 • “1030 M.2 solid-state drive” on page 63 • “1040 Wireless LAN card” on page 64 • “1050 Memory module” on page 64 • “1060 Coin-cell battery” on page 65 • “1070 Keyboard” on page 65 •...
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Removal steps of the hinges Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × L3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (8) Black 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) 11e 4th Gen and Yoga 11e 4th Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removing an LCD FRU for touch models This section provides instructions on how to remove an LCD FRU for touch models. 3010 LCD panel assembly, LCD cable, and LCD panel brackets For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 60 •...
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Removal steps of the LCD panel assembly and LCD cable Torque Step Screw cap Screw (quantity) Color M2 × L3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 11e 4th Gen and Yoga 11e 4th Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. Removal steps of the LCD panel brackets Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × L2.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
3020 Camera/microphone board and proximity sensor board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 60 • “1020 Battery” on page 61 • “1030 M.2 solid-state drive” on page 63 • “1040 Wireless LAN card” on page 64 •...
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Removal steps of the camera/microphone board When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Removal steps of the proximity sensor board Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
When installing: Take the two sides of the sensor board, and then push it into the hook from the right side to the left side . Then take the two sides of the sensor board and press it into the hook .
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Removal steps of the hinges Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.294 Nm M2.5 × L3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) (3.0 kgf-cm) Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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