Checkout guide ....Major FRUs and CRUs..Lenovo Solution Center ..LCD FRUs .
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1010 Battery pack ... . . 1140 Bluetooth wireless radio switch FPC ..1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device or blank bezel . . 1150 System board, thermal fan assembly, 34-mm ExpressCard reader, and base cover .
® This manual contains service and reference information for the following ThinkPad products. ThinkPad T430s and T430si Machine types (MT) 2352, 2353, 2354, 2355, 2356, 2357, and 2358 Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems.
their equipment, rubber floor mats that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges. Do not use this type of mat to protect yourself from electrical shock. • 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.
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.
Note: The use of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage is desirable but not necessary. – Attach the ESD ground clip to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. – When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use an ESD common ground or reference point.
Laser compliance statement (multilingual translations) The laser compliance statements in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian Portuguese • French • German • Hebrew • Japanese • Korean • Spanish • Traditional Chinese Chapter 1 Safety information...
UEFI BIOS downloads. Telephone numbers for Lenovo Support are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone • System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo authorized service technicians are available in the following support site: http://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/ion/...
Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) This provides the ability for a customer to configure a Lenovo solution from an eSite, 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-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = “CTO”...
FRU identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV products Use Lenovo eSupport to identify major FRUs, FRU part numbers, and FRU descriptions for CTO, CMV, and GAV products at an MT - serial number level. Examples of major FRUs are hard disk drive, system board, liquid crystal display (LCD), and memory module.
This chapter introduces following information: • “What to do first” on page 27 • “Checkout guide” on page 28 – “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 28 – “Quick test programs” on page 28 – “UEFI diagnostic program” on page 29 –...
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.
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 To download and install a quick test program, go to http://www.lenovo.com/diags and follow the instructions on the Web site. To run a test using a quick test program, do the following: 1.
To create a bootable diagnostic medium, do the following: 1. Go to http://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 for detailed battery status information, do the following: • For Windows 7: Open the Power Manager program and click the Battery tab. • For Windows 8: Open the Lenovo Support program and click Battery Health, or open the Lenovo Settings program and click Power.
2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). The correct voltage are shown in the following table. Terminal Voltage (V dc) + 0 to + 16.8 Ground (-) 3. Measure the resistance between battery terminals 5 and 7. The resistance must be 4 to 30 K Ω. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack.
“Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 39 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.
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• To perform a complete format, click Fully clean the drive to start the process. The process will take several hours. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to reset your computer to the factory default settings. Using the advanced startup options With the advanced startup options, you can change the firmware settings of the computer, change the startup settings of the Windows operating system, start the computer from an external device, or restore the Windows operating system from a system image.
PC if you want to reset your computer to the factory default settings. For more information about the recovery solutions provided by the Windows 8 operating system, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/accessories/services/index.html Passwords As many as three passwords may be needed for any ThinkPad notebook computer: the power-on password, the hard disk password, and the supervisor password.
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.
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 is powered off. • The microprocessor stops. To enter sleep mode, press Fn+F4. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into sleep mode automatically: • After a period of inactivity specified in power plan settings •...
• “LCD-related symptoms” on page 43 • “Intermittent problems” on page 43 • “Undetermined problems” on page 44 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) FRU or action, in sequence Symptom or error 0251 1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours System CMOS checksum bad— Default configuration by connecting the ac power adapter. used. 2. Replace the backup battery and run ThinkPad Setupto reset the time and date.
The battery installed is not supported by this system Replace the battery. and will not charge. Please replace the battery with the correct Lenovo battery for this system. Press the ESC key to continue. Beep symptoms Table 4. Beep symptoms...
• 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.
Undetermined problems If the diagnostic tests did not identify the adapter or device that has failed, if wrong devices are installed, or if the system simply is not operating, follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate FRUs that have no defects).
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Table 7. Status indicators (continued) Indicator Meaning Wireless LAN, Green: The wireless LAN feature, wireless WAN feature, or WiMAX feature is on, or Wireless WAN, data is being transmitted. or WiMAX status indicator Off: Wireless network devices are disabled or the wireless radio is turned off. Device access Green: Data is being read from or written to the hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or indicator...
• For Windows 7: Opens the Communications settings window, in which you can preview your video image, take a snapshot of your current image, and change the camera and audio settings. • For Windows 8: Starts the Lenovo Settings program, which enables you to change the camera and audio settings. Fn+F7 Switches between the computer display and an external monitor.
Rear view Status indicators Always On USB connector Smart card reader slot (on some models) DisplayPort connector or Thunderbolt connector (depending on models) ExpressCard slot or 4-in-1 media card reader slot USB 3.0 connector (depending on models) Combo audio jack RJ45 Ethernet connector ac power connector USB 3.0 connector...
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 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 9. Parts list—Overall FRU (Overall) Self-service Optional service CRU LCD unit Keyboard bezel assembly Smart card reader (on some models) System board assembly DC–in sub card Bluetooth card (on some models) Bluetooth wireless radio switch FPC Serial Ultrabay Slim device or blank bezel (depending on models) Base cover assembly ac power adapter Battery pack...
LCD FRUs No. FRU Self-service Optional service CRU LCD bezel assembly LCD panel Antenna kit Microphone sub card, integrated camera, or hall sensor sub card (depending on models) LED cable assembly LED sub card LCD rear cover assembly Hinge kit Hardware Maintenance Manual...
FRU descriptions Self-service Optional service CRU LCD cable assembly Icon plate for LCD bezel Miscellaneous kits and other FRUs Table 10. Miscellaneous kits FRU descriptions Self-service Optional service CRU Base miscellaneous kit: • Miscellaneous pack lower case • Holder socking EMU pad (4) •...
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Table 10. Miscellaneous kits (continued) • Holder odd fullbar • Rubber foot rear (2) • Rubber foot front • Sponge L case A • Sponge L case B (2) • Screw M2 x L2 (2) • Screw wafer Nylok NI M2 x L3 •...
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.
If you replace the system board, you must restore the serial number of the system unit to its original value. Before replacing the system board, save the original serial number by doing the following: 1. Install the latest version of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer.
When you replace the system board, follow the following steps to create new UUID for the system board if the system board does not have a UUID: 1. Install the latest version of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer.
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If the system board is being replaced, try to read the ECA information from the old system board and transfer the information to the new system. If the system board is inoperable, this will not be possible. 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 is available for downloading at http://www.lenovo.com/suppot.
The only exception to this is if the battery pack is physically damaged or a customer is reporting a possible safety issue. If the Lenovo Solution Center program is not installed in the computer, the customer should download this program before a non-physically damaged battery pack is replaced. Note that the replacement of a physically damaged battery pack is not covered by the warranty.
Removal steps of battery pack DANGER Use only the authorized battery specified for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Unlock the battery latch. Hold the battery latch in the unlocked position, and remove the battery pack. When installing: Install the battery pack in the slot.
1030 Solid-state drive or hard disk drive For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 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.
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For hard disk drive and rubber rails: For solid-state drive and spacers: When installing: Make sure that the solid-state drive or hard disk drive is firmly attached. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Note: If only one memory module is used on the computer you are servicing, it must be installed in SLOT-0 , but not in SLOT-1 When installing: Insert the notched end of the memory module into the socket. Press the memory module in firmly, and pivot it until it snaps into place.
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Note: Some models might have only two antenna cables. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
When installing: • In models with a wireless LAN card that has two antenna connectors, plug the gray cable into the connector labeled MAIN or M, and the black cable into the connector labeled AUX or A on the card. If the computer you are servicing has three cables, put the white cable in the cable protection tube.
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Plug the red cable into the connector labeled MAIN, and the blue cable into the connector labeled AUX on the card. Removal steps of PCI Express Half Mini Card for wireless WAN Note: Remove the screws Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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• Ensure that you partition the mSATA solid-state drive after installing it on the computer you are servicing. Otherwise, the mSATA solid-state drive will not function correctly. For instructions on on how to partition an mSATA solid-state drive, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/msata-fru. Note: Remove the screws...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) (1.85 kgf-cm) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver (1.85 kgf-cm) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1070 4–in–1 media card reader or ExpressCard reader For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 Note: The computer you are servicing might have a 4–in-1 media card reader or ExpressCard reader. Removal steps of 4–in–1 media card reader or ExpressCard reader 1080 Keyboard For access, remove this FRU: •...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Slightly press the keyboard and slide it a little bit forward, in the direction shown by the arrows , to detach the rear edge of the keyboard from the frame. Then, lift up the keyboard in the direction shown by the arrows Lift the keyboard in the direction shown by the arrow , and then detach the connector...
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Installation steps of keyboard When installing the keyboard, do the following: 1. Attach the keyboard connector. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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2. Attach the keyboard and ensure that the hooks on the front edge of the keyboard are under the frame. 3. Gently press the keys with your palms and slightly slide the keyboard towards you until it snaps into position. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
4. Secure the keyboard by tightening the screws from the bottom side of the computer. 1090 Backup battery For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 • “1080 Keyboard” on page 79 DANGER Use only the authorized battery specified for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode.
When installing: Attach the backup battery in the insulation sheet and make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. 1100 Keyboard bezel assembly with fingerprint reader, smart card reader, and speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removal steps of speaker assembly Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1110 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 • “1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device or blank bezel”...
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Removal steps of LCD unit Step Screw Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.392 Nm (4.0 kgf-cm) M2.5 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.392 Nm (4.0 kgf-cm) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
When installing • Make sure that you route the cables firmly and tape up in the proper positions as shown in the illustration above. • When you route the cables, make sure 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.
Removal steps of DC-in sub card Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, shoulder-socket head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1130 Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-4.0) For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 •...
Removal steps of BDC-4.0 Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. 1140 Bluetooth wireless radio switch FPC For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Removal steps of Bluetooth wireless radio switch FPC Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × 3 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Attach the Bluetooth wireless radio switch as shown in the following illustration 1150 System board, thermal fan assembly, 34-mm ExpressCard reader, and base cover Important notices for handling the system board: When handling the system board, read the following:...
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• The system board has an accelerometer, which can be broken when several thousands of G-forces are applied. Note: Dropping a system board from a height of as little as 6 inches so that it falls flat on a hard bench can subject the accelerometer to as much as 6,000 G's of shock.
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M 2 × 9 mm, flat head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 0.181 Nm M2 × 3 mm, flat head, nylon-coated (1) Silver (1.85 kgf-cm) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5 mm, big-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)
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Turn the system board over, and then disconnect the thermal fan assembly from the system board. Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 5 mm, big-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: • Before you attach the thermal fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, on the part marked as in the following illustration.
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Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Applying labels to the base cover: The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. Apply those labels when you replace the base cover.
When you replace the base cover, apply the following labels: Serial number label FCC label The following labels need to be peeled off from the old base cover, and need to be put on the new base cover. Brazil wireless card label Brazil WWAN label Brazil Bluetooth label SIRIM label or Indornesia POSTEL label...
Removal steps of LCD bezel assembly Step Screw Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5 mm, shoulder-socket head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 2020 LCD panel For access, remove these FRUs in order: Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 • “2010 LCD bezel assembly” on page 99 The LCD panel and the peripheral parts used in this product are very sensitive. Improper handling of the LCD panel can cause damage to the parts, and might cause a system malfunction such as a missing dot, missing line, or pixel problems.
When installing: When attaching the LCD panel to the cover, gently press the left and right edges covered with metal. Do not press the surface of the panel or apply any excessive force to the panel. 2030 Integrated camera, microphone, or hall sensor card For access, remove these FRUs, in order: •...
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Removal steps of integrated camera, microphone, or hall sensor card Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
2040 LED sub card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 • “2010 LCD bezel assembly” on page 99 • “2020 LCD panel” on page 100 Removal steps of LED sub card Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. 2050 LCD cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 •...
When you install the LCD cable, route the cable as shown in the illustration above. 2060 Hinge kit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 • “1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device or blank bezel” on page 65 •...
Cable routing: When you install the hinge kit, route the cables as shown in the following illustration. 2070 LED cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 • “1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device or blank bezel” on page 65 •...
• “1150 System board, thermal fan assembly, 34-mm ExpressCard reader, and base cover” on page 94 • “2010 LCD bezel assembly” on page 99 • “2020 LCD panel” on page 100 • “2030 Integrated camera, microphone, or hall sensor card” on page 102 •...
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• “1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 69 • “1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or mSATA solid-state drive” on page 72 • “1070 4–in–1 media card reader or ExpressCard reader” on page 79 •...
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Cable routing: When you install the antenna kit, route the cables as shown in the following illustration. As you route the cables, make sure 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.
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Part Number: 0B48538_02 Printed in China (1P) P/N: 0B48538_02 *1P0B48538_02*...