1180 Integrated camera ....... 79 Related service information .......23 1190 Antenna assembly and LCD cover Restoring the factory contents by using (Lenovo IdeaPad N580/N581)....81 Recovery Disc Set ..........23 Locations ............. 82 Start Recovery Disc (one disc) ....23 Front view.............
This manual is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo products. Use this manual to troubleshoot problems effectively. Before servicing a Lenovo product, make sure to read all the information under “Safety information” on page 1 and “Important service information”...
Safety information Safety information This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to get familiar with before you service a Lenovo IdeaPad computer: • “General safety” on page 2 • “Electrical safety” on page 3 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 5 •...
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual General safety Follow these rules below to ensure general safety: • Observe a good housekeeping in the area where the machines are put during and after the maintenance. • When lifting any heavy object: 1.
Safety information Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipments. Important: Use only approved tools and test equipments. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents. Many customers have rubber floor mats near their machines that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges.
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual • Always look carefully for possible hazards in your work area. Examples of these hazards are moist floors, nongrounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds. • Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror.
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.
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in charge between objects. 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.
Safety information Safety notices: multilingual translations The safety notices in this section are provided in English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. Safety notice 1 Before the computer is powered on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and are not left loose inside the computer.
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety notice 2 DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel and cadmium. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
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Safety information Safety notice 3 DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel. Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery pack as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack.
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety notice 4 DANGER The lithium battery can cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Do not recharge it, remove its polarized connector, disassemble it, heat it above 100°C (212°F), incinerate it, or expose its cell contents to water. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
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Safety information Safety notice 5 If the LCD breaks and the fluid from inside the LCD gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water at least for 15 minutes. Seek medical care if any symptoms caused by the fluid are present after washing.
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety notice 6 DANGER To avoid shock, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. Afin d’éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne retirez pas le cache en plastique protégeant la partie inférieure de la carte d’alimentation.
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Safety information Safety notice 8 DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Avant de retirer une unité remplaçable en clientèle, mettez le système hors tension, débranchez tous les cordons d’alimentation des socles de prise de courant, retirez la batterie et déconnectez tous les cordons d’interface.
Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of Lenovo computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Such devices are also sold separately as options. If one of these drives is installed, it is certified in the U.S.
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Safety information A CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or any other storage device installed may contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following: DANGER Emits visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, follow the steps below: 1. Go to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/. 2. Enter the serial number or select a product or use Lenovo smart downloading. 3. Select the BIOS/Driver/Applications and download.
Important service information Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: • If you are instructed to replace an FRU, but the replacement does not solve the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you continue. •...
Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC) is a European Union legal requirement affecting the global electronics industry. RoHS requirements must be implemented on Lenovo products placed on the market after June 2006. Products on the market before June 2006 are not required to have RoHS compliant parts.
General checkout General checkout This chapter presents the following information: • “What to do first” on page 20 • “Power system checkout” on page 21 Before you go to the checkout, make sure to read the following important notes: Important notes: •...
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return an FRU, you must include the following information in the parts exchange form or parts return form that you attach to it: 1. Name and phone number of servicer 2.
4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: • Replace the system board. • If the problem persists, go to “Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/ N585/N586” on page 27. Note: Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect.
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer.
1. Insert the bootable Start Recovery Disc into the optical drive. 2. Start the computer. When the Lenovo logo comes up, immediately press F12; on the boot sequence menu, select the optical drive as the first boot-up device.
Windows screen is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the Windows setup. Passwords As many as three passwords may be needed for any Lenovo computer: the power-on password (POP), the hard disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP).
Related service information Power management Note: Power management modes are not supported for APM operating system. To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, sleep (standby), and hibernation. Screen blank mode If the time set on the “Turn off monitor” timer in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off.
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following occurs: • The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are stored on the hard disk. • The system is powered off. To cause the computer to enter hibernation mode, follow the steps below: •...
• “FRU replacement notices” on page 31 • “Removing and replacing an FRU” on page 32 • “Locations” on page 82 • “Parts list” on page 86 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/ N580/N581/N585/N586: Table 1. Specifications Feature Description Processor •...
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• 1 slot for WLAN card (half size) Card slot Bluetooth • option wireless Keyboard • 6 Row, Lenovo Keyboard Touch pad • Two clicks with Dome Integrated • 640 × 480 pixels or 1280 × 720 pixels camera Battery •...
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Status indicators The system status indicators below show the computer status: Table 2. Status indicators Indicator Meaning White: System is enabled. Power on Blinking white: System is in sleep mode. off: System is in hibernate mode or shut down.
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Fn key combinations The following table shows the function of each combination of Fn with a function key. Table 3. Fn key combinations Key combination Description Fn + Esc: Enable/Disable the integrated camera. Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode.
This section presents notices related to removing and replacing parts. Read this section carefully before replacing any FRU. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In the Lenovo computer, this problem is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that have the following characteristics: •...
(ESD) strap (P/N 6405959) to remove potential shock reasons. Note: • The illustrations used in this section are of the Lenovo IdeaPad N580, unless otherwise stated. • The procedures listed below (for removing components) are the same for the Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586.
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 1010 Battery pack DANGER Only use the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Figure 1. Removal steps of battery pack Unlock the manual battery latch . Holding the spring-loaded battery latch in...
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1020 Dummy card For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 33 Figure 2. Removal steps of dummy card Remove the dummy card in the direction shown by arrows...
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 1030 Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 33 Figure 3. Removal steps of Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover...
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Applying labels to the base cover The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. When you replace the base cover, you need to apply the following...
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 1040 Hard disk drive For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 33 • “1030 Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 35 Attention: •...
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 4. Removal steps of hard disk drive (continued) Then pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow Remove the hard disk drive (secured in the metal frame) in the direction shown by arrow When installing: Make sure that the hard disk drive connector is attached firmly.
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 33 • “1030 Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 35 Figure 7.
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 7. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN (continued) Remove the card in the direction shown by arrow When installing: • In models with a wireless LAN card that has two antenna connectors, plug the black cable (1st) (MAIN) into the jack labeled 1, and the white cable (2nd) (AUX) into jack labeled 2 on the card.
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 1080 Keyboard For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 33 • “1030 Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 35 Figure 8. Removal steps of keyboard...
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 8. Removal steps of keyboard (continued) Loosen the keyboard with fingers in the direction shown by arrows Lenovo IdeaPad N580 Lenovo IdeaPad P580...
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Lenovo IdeaPad N581 Figure 8. Removal steps of keyboard (continued) Lift the keyboard a little , and then detach the connector in the direction shown by arrows Lenovo IdeaPad N580...
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo IdeaPad P580 Lenovo IdeaPad N581 When installing: Make sure that the FPC connector is attached firmly.
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Lenovo IdeaPad N581 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5×6.0 mm, flat-head, Black 2.0-2.5 kgfcm nylok-coated (1)
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 9. Removal steps of keyboard bezel (continued) Detach the FPC connectors in the direction shown by arrows e f g Lenovo IdeaPad N580 Lenovo IdeaPad P580...
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Lenovo IdeaPad N581 Remove the keyboard bezel in the direction shown by arrow Lenovo IdeaPad N580...
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo IdeaPad P580 Lenovo IdeaPad N581 When installing: Make sure that all the FPC connectors are attached firmly.
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Remove the two screws , and then remove the power board in the direction shown by arrow Lenovo IdeaPad N580/N581 Lenovo IdeaPad P580 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.0×3.0 mm, flat-head, Black 1.5-2.0 kgfcm nylok-coated (2)
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1100 System board Important notices for handling the system board: When handling the system board, bear the following in mind. • Be careful not to drop the system board on a bench top that has a hard surface, such as metal, wood, or composite.
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Figure 11. Removal steps of system board Remove the three screws . Unplug the LCD and Bluetooth connectors in the direction shown by arrows . Detach the three FPC connectors in the direction shown by arrows Lenovo IdeaPad N580...
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo IdeaPad P580/N581 Lift the system board a little , and then detach the connector in the direction shown by arrow Lenovo IdeaPad N580...
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Lenovo IdeaPad P580/N581 Carefully remove the system board in the direction shown by arrow Lenovo IdeaPad N580...
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo IdeaPad P580/N581 Remove the screw , and then remove the IO board in the direction shown by arrow When installing: When attaching the IO board to the base cover, make sure that both of the audio jack and the microphone jack are attached to the holes on the base cover as shown in .
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Remove the two screw , and then remove the ODD connector board in the direction shown by arrow Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5×4.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) Black 2.0-2.5 kgfcm Remove the screw , and then remove the USB board in the direction shown...
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove the DC in jack in the direction shown by arrow When installing: Make sure that all the connectors are attached firmly.
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5×6.0 mm, flat-head, Black 2.5-3.0 kgfcm nylok-coated (5) When installing: • Route the antenna cables along the cable guides. As you route the cables, make sure that they are not subjected to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken.
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 12. Removal steps of LCD unit (continued) Remove the LCD unit in the direction shown by arrows Lenovo IdeaPad N580/N581 Lenovo IdeaPad P580...
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Lift the fan assembly and heat sink assembly in the direction shown by arrow Lenovo IdeaPad N580 Lenovo IdeaPad P580/N581 Note: Be careful not to damage the connector.
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual When installing: Before you attach the fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, to the parts shown in the figure above. Either too much or too less grease application can cause a thermal...
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 1140 CPU For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 33 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 34 • “1030 Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 35 •...
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo IdeaPad P580/N581 When installing: Place the CPU on the CPU socket in the direction shown by arrow , and then rotate the head of the screw in the direction shown by arrow to secure the CPU.
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 1150 Base cover and bluetooth card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 33 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 34 • “1030 Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 35 •...
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Lenovo IdeaPad P580 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5×6.0 mm, flat-head, White 2.0-2.5 kgfcm nylok-coated (2)
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove the LCD front bezel in the direction shown by arrows Lenovo IdeaPad N580/N581 Lenovo IdeaPad P580...
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo IdeaPad P580 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5×4.0 mm, flat-head, Black 2.0-2.5 kgfcm nylok-coated (4)
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Figure 17. Removal steps of LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges (continued) Remove the eight screws , release the hinges from the LCD panel in the direction shown by arrows Lenovo IdeaPad N580/N581 Lenovo IdeaPad P580 Step...
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 17. Removal steps of LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges (continued) Note: The LCD cables are attached to the LCD panel by a metal connector. Peel off the adhesive tape and detach the connector in the direction shown by...
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 1180 Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 33 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 34 • “1030 Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 35 •...
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo IdeaPad P580 When installing: Stick the integrated camera to the top center of the LCD cover and ajust the placement of it to make sure the connector is attached firmly.
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Locations Front view Integrated camera Wireless module antennas Note: Wireless module antennas may be placed in different positions (2a/2b) depending on different configurations. Computer display OneKey Rescue System button Power button Built-in microphone System status indicators...
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Right-side view Combo audio jack Optical drive USB port AC power adapter jack...
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Bottom and Left-side view USB ports HDMI port (Select models only) RJ-45 port VGA port Fan louvers Kensington slot Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment Battery latch - spring loaded...
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Parts list This section presents the following service parts: • “Overall” on page 87 • “LCD FRUs” on page 92 • “Keyboard” on page 94 • “Miscellaneous parts” on page 95 • “AC adapters” on page 96 •...
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Table 4. Parts list—Overall FRU no. LCD unit (see “LCD FRUs” on page 92.) Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 94.) QIWY9 Power Board DIS (P580/N581/N580) 90000331 QIWY9 Power Board UMA (P580/N581/N580) 90000332 QIWY9 Upper Case-H (P580) 90201008...
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual LCD FRUs In Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586, there are following types of LCDs. • “15.6-in. HD TFT”...
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Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 15.6-in. HD TFT Table 5. Parts list—15.6-in. HD TFT FRU no. QIWY9 LCD Bezel-P580 90201004 QIWY9 LCD Bezel N580 90201026 QIWY9 LCD Bezel N581 90201033 QIWY9 LCD Hinge-H-P580 90201003 QIWY9 LCD Hinge-L (N580/N581) 90201024 Panel, 15.6 Flat, AUO B156XW04 V5 HD G W LED1 NB LCD...
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Hardware Maintenance Manual Keyboard Table 6. Parts list—Keyboard Language English (P585) 25203885 U.K. English 25203886 Turkish 25203889 Chicony Canadian English&French 25203893 (P585) Russian 25203896 German 25203898 English (P585) 25203915 U.K. English 25203916 Turkish 25203919 P580/P585 Sunrex Canadian English&French...
Lenovo IdeaPad P580/P585/N580/N581/N585/N586 Power cords A Lenovo power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region: Table 9. Parts list—3-pin power cords Region 145000594 • 3PIN LINETEK LP-30B + SPT-2 + LS15 1m 145000585 •...
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