• The product-specific sections include service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Important: • This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with Lenovo products. Use this manual to troubleshoot problems effectively. • Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read all the information under Chapter 1 “Safety information”...
Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment. Important: Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents. Many customers have, near their equipment, rubber floor mats that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges.
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.
2. Ensure that the ESD protective devices you use have been certified (ISO 9000) as fully effective. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: • Keep the parts in protective packages until they are inserted into the product. • Avoid contact with other people. •...
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...
After a system board is replaced, ensure that the latest BIOS is installed to the system board before completing the service action. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do the following: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Click Download Drivers & Software. The Web site offers three options to begin your search: • Search by product number •...
Note: RoHS and non-RoHS FRU part numbers with the same fit and function are identified by the unique FRU part numbers. Lenovo plans to transit to RoHS compliance before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to meet Lenovo’s requirements and schedule in the European Union. Products sold between 2005 and 2006 might contain some RoHS compliant FRUs.
3. If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac power adapter. 4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: • Replace the system board. • If the problem persists, go to Chapter 5 “Lenovo V480 and V480c” on page 37. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
• Windows 7: Launch the Power Manager program and click the Battery tab. • Windows 8: – Press the recovery button to launch the Lenovo Solution Center program, and then click Battery. – Launch the Lenovo Settings program from the Start screen, and then click Power.
If any of these passwords has been set, a prompt for it will be displayed on the screen whenever the computer is turned on. The computer does not start until the password is entered. Note: If only a supervisor password is set, the password prompt will not be displayed when the operating system is started.
Also, when the time set on the resume timer elapses, the computer automatically returns from sleep mode and resumes operation. 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. Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following occurs: •...
• “Fn key combinations” on page 39 Specifications This topic lists the physical features for the Lenovo V480 and V480c models. Processor • Windows 7: To view the system properties of your computer, click Start, right-click Computer; then click Properties.
• External monitor connector • 4-in-1 digital media card reader slot Optical drive • 12.7 mm Rambo optical drive (on some models) • 12.7 mm Rambo/Blu-ray combo optical drive (on some models) Wireless features • Integrated wireless LAN • 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet communication Security feature •...
Fn+F5 Enables or disables the built-in wireless networking features. Fn+F6 Enables or disables the touch pad. Fn+F8 Enables or disables the numeric keypad. Fn+F9 Multimedia control: Start/Pause Fn+F10 Multimedia control: Stop Chapter 5 Lenovo V480 and V480c...
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Table 2. Function key combinations (continued) Key combination Description Fn+F11 Multimedia control: Skip to the previous track Fn+F12 Multimedia control: Skip to the next track Fn+PgUp Enables or disables the scroll lock function. Fn+PrtSc Has the same function as the SysRq key on a conventional keyboard. Fn+Home Has the same function as the Pause key on a conventional keyboard.
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/UserManuals.
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Notes: • Ensure that you use the correct screw. It is recommended to use new screws for replacements. If you have a torque screwdriver, tighten all screws firmly to the torque specified in the screw information table for each step. •...
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/UserManuals.
1010 Battery pack Removal steps of battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Unlock the manual battery latch . Hold the spring-loaded battery latch in the unlocked position, and then remove the battery pack in the direction shown by the arrow When installing: Install the battery pack in the slot.
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) 1.6 kgf-cm 1030 Optical drive For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 Removal steps of optical drive Remove the screw Step...
Note: If only one memory module is to be installed on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( lower slot), but not in SLOT-1 ( upper slot). When installing: Insert the notched end of the memory module into the socket. Press the memory module firmly, and pivot it until it snaps into place.
Removal steps of hard disk drive assembly Remove the screw . Pull the tab in the direction shown by the arrow Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 1.6 kgf-cm Remove the hard disk drive from the slot in the direction shown by the arrow When installing: Ensure that the hard disk drive connector is attached firmly.
Remove the hard disk drive bracket. 1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN Disconnect the cable from the card using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick up the cable with your fingers and then gently disconnect it from the card in the direction of the arrow .
Remove the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN in the direction shown by the arrow When installing: Plug the black cable (MAIN) into the jack labeled A, and the white cable (AUX) into the jack labeled B on the card. 1070 mSATA solid-state drive For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Removal steps of mSATA solid-state drive Remove the screw Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 1.6 kgf-cm Remove the mSATA solid-state drive in the direction shown by the arrow 1080 Backup battery For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Removal steps of backup battery DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Detach the connector to remove the backup battery. 1090 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
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Push hard in the direction shown by the arrows to unlatch the front edge of the keyboard. Detach the keyboard lightly in the direction shown by the arrow Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Carefully lift the keyboard until you can see how it is connected . Detach the keyboard connector. 1100 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 •...
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Removal steps of keyboard bezel Remove screws that secure the keyboard bezel. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × 8 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (11) Black 3.0 kgf-cm M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm Remove the screw Step Screw (quantity) Color...
Detach the connectors. When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly to the system board. Remove the keyboard bezel. 1120 Fingerprint board and LED board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 •...
• “1050 Hard disk drive” on page 46 • “1090 Keyboard” on page 51 • “1100 Keyboard bezel” on page 53 Removal steps of fingerprint board Remove the screw and then remove the fingerprint board bracket . Remove the fingerprint board Step Screw (quantity) Color...
Removal steps of LED board Peel off the mylar tape . Then remove the LED board 1130 Power board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 •...
Removal steps of power board Remove the screw and then remove the power board Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 1.6 kgf-cm 1140 Microphone assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack”...
When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board. 1150 I/O board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 • “1050 Hard disk drive” on page 46 •...
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Removal steps of I/O board Remove the screws , and then detach the cable. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 6 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 3.0 kgf-cm When installing: Ensure that the cable is attached firmly to the system board. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Remove the I/O board 1160 System board assembly and USB 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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Removal steps of system board Remove the screws Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) 3.0 kgf-cm Detach the connectors. When installing: Ensure that all the connectors are attached firmly. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Detach the connector to remove the system board assembly. Removal steps of USB board Detach the connector. When installing: Ensure that all the connectors are attached firmly. Chapter 7 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Remove the USB board. 1170 Thermal fan assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 • “1050 Hard disk drive” on page 46 • “1030 Optical drive” on page 45 •...
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Loosen the screws , but do not remove them. Lift the thermal fan assembly in the direction shown by the arrow Attention: Be careful not to damage the connector. Attention: Do not handle the thermal fan assembly roughly. Improper handling can cause distortion or deformation and imperfect contact with components.
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 shown in the following illustration. Either too much or too less application of grease can cause a thermal problem due to imperfect contact with a component. 1180 Microprocessor For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Removal steps of microprocessor Rotate the head of the screw in the direction shown by the arrow to release the lock, then remove the microprocessor When installing: Place the microprocessor above the microprocessor socket , and then rotate the head of the screw in the direction shown by the arrow to secure the microprocessor.
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Removal steps of LCD unit Release the antenna cables from the cable guides. Then remove the screws Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × 6 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 1.6 kgf-cm When installing: • Route the antenna cables along the cable guides. As you route the cables, ensure that they are not subject to any tension.
Remove the LCD unit in the direction shown by the arrow 1200 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 • “1050 Hard disk drive” on page 46 •...
Removal steps of speaker assembly Remove the screws . Then remove the speaker assembly Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × 5.7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 1.6 kgf-cm 1210 DC-in sub card and base cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Applying labels to the base cover The new base cover is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. Apply those labels listed when you replace the base cover. For the labels which are not shipped with the new base cover, peel them off from the old base cover, and adhere them to the new one.
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• “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 • “1050 Hard disk drive” on page 46 • “1030 Optical drive” on page 45 • “1040 Memory modules” on page 45 • “1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 48 •...
Remove the LCD front bezel in the direction shown by the arrows When installing: Ensure that all the latches are attached firmly. Then secure the bezel with the screws. 2020 Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack”...
Removal steps of integrated camera Remove the integrated camera from the LCD cover as shown in the following illustration. Note: The integrated camera is stuck on the top center of the LCD cover. When installing: Stick the integrated camera to the top center of the LCD cover and adjust the placement to ensure that the connector is attached firmly.
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Removal steps of LCD panel and LCD cable Remove the screws . Then remove the LCD panel in the direction shown by the arrow Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) White 1.6 kgf-cm Turn over the LCD panel. Then detach the LCD cable as shown in the following illustration. When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly.
Removal steps of hinges Remove the screws . Then remove the hinges Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) White 1.6 kgf-cm 2040 Antenna assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 •...
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Cable routing: Route the antenna cables along the cable guides and secure the antenna boards with tape. As 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. Chapter 7 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Chapter 8. Locations This chapter introduces the locations of the computer hardware components. Front view Figure 1. Lenovo V480 and V480c front view Integrated camera (on some models) Combo audio jack Wireless antennas (on some models) Fingerprint reader (on some models)
Bottom view Figure 2. Lenovo V480 and V480c bottom view Battery latch (manual) Monitor connector Battery pack Ethernet connector Battery latch (spring-loaded) HDMI port Security keyhole USB 3.0 connectors Fan louvers Bottom slot cover The memory modules, hard disk drive, and wireless cards are located underneath the bottom slot cover.
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.
Overall Lenovo V480 Table 3. Parts list—Overall No. FRU (Overall) FRU no. – Miscellaneous parts (see “Miscellaneous parts” on page 98) LCD unit (see “LCD FRUs” on page 88) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 3. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) FRU no. 90200525 LA48 Upper Case Silvery 60.4TD03.001 LA48 Upper Case Red 60.4TD21.001 90200526 90200516 LA48 LED Board W/Cable 50.4TD09.031 LA48 FP Board W/Cable 55.4TD02.001G 90200594 90200532 LA48 Thermal Module DIS W/FAN LA48 USB Board W/Cable 55.4TD03.001G 90200573 121500047...
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Table 3. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) FRU no. 90200574 LA48 Power Board 55.4TD05.001G Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 91) — ac power adapter (see “ac power adapters” on page 99) Lenovo V480c Chapter 9 Parts list...
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Table 4. Parts list—Overall No. FRU (Overall) FRU no. – Miscellaneous parts (see “Miscellaneous parts” on page 98) LCD unit (see “LCD FRUs” on page 88) 90200759 LB48 Upper Case W/TP 6M.4TFCS.001 LB48 LED Cable 50.4TF03.001 90000223 90000562 LA48C FigerPrint Board W/Cable LA48C USB Board W/Cable 90000563 121500047 *...
LA48C Power Board 90000565 Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 91) — ac power adapter (see “ac power adapters” on page 99) LCD FRUs A 14-inch high-definition (HD) TFT LCD is used in Lenovo V480 and V480c models. Lenovo V480 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 5. Parts list - LCD No. FRU FRU no. – Miscellaneous parts (see “Miscellaneous parts” on page 98) 90200522 LA48 LCD Bezel 60.4TD02.001 LA48 Hinge R+L 6K.4TDCS.001 90200521 90200517 LA48 Camera 1M56.18011.462/07.962/06.362 LA48 Antenna R 25.90AAJ.001 90200530 LA48 LCD Cover Silvery 60.4TD01.001 90200523 LA48 LCD Cover Red 60.4TD20.001 90200524...
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Lenovo V480c Table 6. Parts list - LCD No. FRU FRU No. – Miscellaneous parts (see “Miscellaneous parts” on page 98) 90201342 LA48C LCD Bezel W/Camera Hole LA48 Hinge R+L 6K.4TDCS.001 90200521 90200517 LA48 Camera 1M56.18011.462/07.962/06.362 LA48 Antenna R 25.90AAJ.001...
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Table 9. Parts list - Keyboard (Chicony) Language FRU NO. FRU NO. (Windows 7) (Windows 8) Arabic 25204296 25209407 25204386 25209497 Belgian 25204304 25209414 25204394 25209504 Brazilian Portuguese 25204297 25209408 25204387 25209498 Bulgarian 25204310 25209420 25204400 25209510 25204309 25209419 Czech, Slovak 25204399 25209509 C&...
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25209483 U.S. English 25204282 25209392 25204372 25209482 25204308 25209418 U.S. English (International, with a Euro symbol) 25204398 25209508 Lenovo V480c Table 10. Parts list - Keyboard (Dafon) Language FRU NO. FRU NO. (Windows 7) (Windows 8) Arabic 25204446 25209346 Belgian...
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Table 10. Parts list - Keyboard (Dafon) (continued) Language FRU NO. FRU NO. (Windows 7) (Windows 8) Portuguese 25204438 25209338 Russian 25204443 25209343 Slovenian 25204456 25209356 25204457 25209357 Swiss Spanish 25204435 25209335 Thai 25204437 25209337 25204442 25209342 Traditional Chinese Turkish 25204436 25209336 U.K.
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Table 11. Parts list - Keyboard (Sunrex) (continued) Language FRU NO. FRU NO. (Windows 7) (Windows 8) 25204465 25209365 Spanish Slovenian 25204486 25209386 Thai 25204467 25209367 Traditional Chinese 25204472 25209372 Turkish 25204466 25209366 U.K. English 25204463 25209363 U.S. English 25204462 25209362 U.S.
U.S. English (International, with a Euro symbol) 25204428 25209328 Miscellaneous parts Lenovo V480 Note: Italicized letters in parentheses are references to the exploded view in “Overall” on page 82. Table 13. Parts list - Miscellaneous parts FRU No. (a) LA48 DC-IN Bracket 33.4TD10.001...
Lenovo V480 Table 15. Parts list—3-pin (65 W) ac power adapters FRU No. Delta ADP-65AD BA EuP model 36200096 Liteon PA-1650-76I EuP model 36200097 Chicony Power A065R041L EuP model 36200098 36200033 Delta ADP-65SB B, EPA model Liteon PA-1650-54I, EPA model...
Chicony Power HP-BT090E13LF, EPA model 36200032 Power cords A Lenovo power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region. Table 21. Parts list - 3-pin power cords (Linetek) FRU No. Country or region...
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Table 21. Parts list - 3-pin power cords (Linetek) (continued) FRU No. Country or region 145000600 China • LINETEK PC323+RVV300/300+LS15 1 m Denmark 145000598 • LINETEK LS15+H03VV-F+LP-38 1 m Indian 145000592 • LINETEK PE-361+ H05VV-F+ LS15 1 m Israel 145000595 •...
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Table 22. Parts list - 3-pin power cords (Longwell) (continued) FRU No. Country or region Denmark 145000566 • Longwell LP-40+H03VV-F+LS-18 1 m Indian 145000560 • Longwell LP-67+BIS+LS-18 1 m Israel 145000563 • Longwell LP-41+H03VV-F+LS-18 1 m Italy 145000559 • Longwell LP-22+H03VV-F+LS-18 1 m Japan 145000555 •...
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Table 23. Parts list - 3-pin power cords (Volex) (continued) FRU No. Country or region Indian 145000536 • VOLEX IA6A3+IS694+VAC5S 1 m Israel 145000526 • VOLEX SI16S3+H03VV-F+VAC5S 1 m Italy 145000535 • VOLEX IT10S3+HO3VV-F+VAC5S 1 m Japan 145000530 • VOLEX VAC5S+VCTF+M755 1 m Korea 145000533 •...
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Table 24. Parts list - 2-pin power cords (Linetek) (continued) FRU No. Country or region Israel 145500029 • LINETEK LP45+H03VV-F+LS7 1 m Japan 145500026 • LINETEK LP51A+HVCTFK 0.75/2C+LS7J 1 m Korea 145500025 • LINETEK LPE03A+H03VVH2-F+LS7 1 m Taiwan 145500027 • LINETEK LP51A+VCTFK 0.75/2C+LS7J 1 m 145500021 •...
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Part Number: Printed in China (1P) P/N: *1P*...