• 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.
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) 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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FRU list for a product. To get the general FRU list for a product, do the following: 1. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Click Parts & Accessories. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to select product.
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.
• 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 quick test program, do the following: 1.
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: •...
4. Check the battery status icon again. If the same error still exists, replace the system board. Checking the external battery pack 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.
Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it may not be able to charge. Remove it from the computer and leave it at room temperature for a while. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it. To check the battery pack, do the following: 1.
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.
Important: If you clear the Copy the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive. option, you will create recovery media without the recovery partition content. You still can start the computer from the recovery media, but you might be unable to recover your computer if the recovery partition on your computer is damaged.
To put the system back to operational status, the only Lenovo and Lenovo-authorized service solution would be to replace the hard disk drive with a scheduled fee.
4. When the supervisor password icon is displayed, enter the supervisor password to enter the ThinkPad Setup program. 5. Select Security. 6. Select Password. 7. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is the letter of the hard disk drive. A pop-up window opens. 8.
• When the battery power is low To cause the computer to return from sleep mode and resume operation, do one of the following: • Press the Fn key. • Open the LCD cover. • Turn on the power button. Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following occurs: •...
Numeric error codes Table 2. Numeric error codes Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0177 Replace the system board. Bad SVP data, stop POST task—The checksum of the supervisor password in the EEPROM is not correct. 0183 1. Run the ThinkPad Setup program. The settings Bad CRC of Security Settings in EFI Variable.
LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns.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. Chapter 4...
• This policy applies to all ThinkPad notebooks purchased on 1 January, 2008 or later. • Lenovo will not provide warranty replacement if the LCD is within specifications because we cannot guarantee that any replacement LCD will have zero pixel defects.
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4. Turn on the computer. 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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Table 7. Status indicators (continued) Indicator Indicator behavior and description Camera status indicator When the camera status indicator is on, the camera is in use. System status indicator Blinking for three times: The computer is connected to an ac power source. On: The computer is in use.
Left-side view Power connector USB 3.0 connector ® Fan louvers Mini DisplayPort connector VGA connector Smart card reader (on some models) Bottom view Emergency-reset hole Docking station connector (on some models) Battery pack Speakers Locating FRUs and CRUs This topic introduces the following service parts: Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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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.
Major FRUs Table 9. Major FRUs FRU descriptions CRU ID Hard-disk-drive cable bracket (see “Miscellaneous kits and other FRUs” on page 52) LCD unit (see “LCD FRUs” on page 50) Keyboard spacer Keyboard bezel assembly with ThinkPad trackpad Power-button card SIM-card tray Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 9. Major FRUs (continued) FRU descriptions CRU ID Fingerprint-reader card (on some models) System board Wireless-LAN card Wireless-WAN card M.2 solid-state drive Speaker assembly Hard disk drive or solid-state drive Hard-disk-drive cable or solid-state-drive cable Battery pack Base cover assembly Smart-card reader (on some models) Flexible printed circuits (FPC) for smart-card reader (on some models) Internal battery pack...
LCD FRUs For models with non-touch panel Table 10. LCD FRUs FRU descriptions CRU ID Rubber cable guides (see “Miscellaneous kits and other FRUs” on page 52) LCD bezel Camera/microphone module Camera cable Wireless LAN/WAN antenna assembly LCD rear-cover assembly LCD cable LCD panel LCD hinges...
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For models with touch panel Table 11. LCD FRUs FRU descriptions CRU ID Rubber cable guides (see “Miscellaneous kits and other FRUs” on page 52) LCD panel Camera/microphone module Camera cable Wireless-LAN/WAN antenna assembly LCD rear-cover assembly LCD front metal bezel LCD front strap bezel LCD cable LCD I-shape bezel...
CRU ID System miscellaneous kit: • Hard-disk-drive cable bracket (1) • ThinkPad logo (4) • Lenovo logo (2) • Microphone rubber for camera model (4) • Microphone rubber for non-camera model (4) • Rubber cable guide, left side (2) •...
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.
ThinkPad Setup program is set to UEFI Only. 1. Connect a USB memory key to the computer. 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.
ThinkPad Setup program is set to UEFI Only. 1. Connect a USB memory key to the computer. 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.
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1. Insert the latest version of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer. 2. From the main menu, select 6. Set ECA Information. 3. To write the ECA information, select 1. Write ECA/rework number from EEPROM, and follow the instructions on the screen.
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 the computer and disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer. 2.
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 on the computer, the customer should download and install the program to diagnose the battery pack, before getting a non-physically damaged battery pack replaced.
Applying labels to the base cover assembly: The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. Apply those labels when you replace the base cover. For the labels that are not shipped with the new base cover, peel them from the old base cover, and adhere them to the new one.
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If the Lenovo Solution Center program is not installed on the computer, the customer should download and install the program to diagnose the battery pack, before getting a non-physically damaged battery pack replaced.
When installing: Ensure that the internal battery pack is attached firmly. 1040 Memory module For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 External battery pack” on page 59 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 59 Removal steps of the memory module When installing: Insert the notched end of the memory module into the memory slot at an angle of about 20 degrees.
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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. • Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all the information on it if possible. •...
When installing: Ensure that the hard disk drive or solid-state drive is firmly attached. 1060 Wireless-LAN card For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 External battery pack” on page 59 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 59 Removal steps of the wireless-LAN card In step , disconnect the connectors by using the removal tool for the antenna RF connector or pick off the connectors in the direction as shown by using your fingers.
1070 Wireless-WAN card or M.2 solid-state drive For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 External battery pack” on page 59 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 59 Removal steps of the wireless-WAN card Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 2.7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)
Removal steps of the M.2 solid-state drive Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 2.7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1080 Fan assembly For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 External battery pack” on page 59 •...
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Removal steps of the fan assembly 1. Loosen the screws in ascending alphabetical order ( ) as illustrated. 2. Release the cables from the cable holder on the fan assembly. 3. Remove the fan assembly. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
When installing: • Always wear fingerstalls when handling the fan assembly. Do not touch or hold any part of the fan assembly with bare fingers. • Before you attach the fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, on the part marked in the following illustration.
Removal steps of the dc-in cable assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1100 System board Important notices for handling the system board When handling the system board, observe the following: •...
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Removal steps of the system board Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2.3 mm, big head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. The following components soldered on the top side of the system board are extremely sensitive. When you service the system board, avoid any kind of rough handling. Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Microprocessor 1110 Coin-cell battery For access, remove the following FRUs in order:...
Removal steps of the coin-cell battery When installing: Ensure that the coin-cell battery connector is attached firmly. 1120 Speaker assembly For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 External battery pack” on page 59 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 59 •...
When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1130 Smart card reader assembly For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 External battery pack” on page 59 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 59 • “1030 Internal battery pack” on page 60 •...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1140 LCD unit For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 External battery pack” on page 59 •...
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Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
When installing: • Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. • Ensure that you correctly route and secure the cables. 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. 1150 Power-button card For access, remove the following FRUs in order: •...
Removal steps of the power-button card Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 2.7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1160 Fingerprint-reader card For access, remove the following FRUs in order: •...
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Removal steps of the fingerprint-reader card Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) M2 × 2.7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1170 Keyboard assembly For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 External battery pack” on page 59 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 59 • “1030 Internal battery pack” on page 60 •...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 2.7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) (1.85 kgf-cm) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) For models with non-touch panel 2010 LCD bezel For access, remove the following FRUs in order: •...
When installing: Ensure that a new LCD bezel is used. Install a new LCD bezel whenever theold one is removed. 2020 LCD hinges, LCD panel, and LCD cable For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 External battery pack” on page 59 •...
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Removal steps of the LCD panel and LCD cable Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
When installing: Ensure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. 2030 Camera/microphone module and camera cable For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 External battery pack” on page 59 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 59 •...
2040 Wireless LAN/WAN antenna assembly and LCD rear-cover assembly For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 External battery pack” on page 59 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 59 • “1140 LCD unit” on page 76 •...
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Cable routing: When you install the antenna assembly and camera cable, route the camera cable in the cable holder and the antenna cable outside the cable holder. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Antenna locations Wireless-LAN auxiliary antenna (black) Wireless-WAN auxiliary antenna (blue) Wireless-WAN main antenna (red) Wireless-LAN main antenna (gray) For models with touch panel 2010 LCD I-shaped bezel For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 External battery pack” on page 59 •...
2. Hold the corner and slowly peel off the LCD I-shaped bezel. When installing: Ensure that a new LCD I-shaped bezel is used. Install a new LCD I-shape bezel whenever the old one is removed. 2020 LCD hinges and LCD front metal bezel For access, remove the following FRUs in order: •...
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Removal steps of the LCD hinges Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2.5 × 2.2 mm, big-head, nylon-coated (4) (1.85 kgf-cm) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Removal steps of the LCD front metal bezel Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
2030 LCD panel, LCD cable, and LCD front strap bezel For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 External battery pack” on page 59 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 59 • “1140 LCD unit” on page 76 •...
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Removal steps of the LCD panel, LCD cable, and LCD front strap bezel Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
When installing: Ensure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. When installing: Ensure that a new LCD front strap bezel is used. Install a new LCD front strap bezel whenever theold one is removed. 2040 Camera/microphone module and camera cable For access, remove the following FRUs in order: •...
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Removal steps of the camera/microphone module and camera cable Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
2050 Wireless LAN/WAN antenna assembly and LCD rear-cover assembly For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 External battery pack” on page 59 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 59 • “1140 LCD unit” on page 76 •...
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Removal steps of the wireless LAN/WAN antenna assembly Cable routing: When you install the antenna assembly and camera cable, route the camera cable in the cable holder and the antenna cable outside the cable holder. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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Abbreviation Term 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 wide area network Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Part Number: SP40A26001 Printed in China (1P) P/N: SP40A26001 *1PSP40A26001*...