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  • Page 1 IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 2 First Edition (January 2023) © Copyright Lenovo 2023.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Remove the fan (for selected models) ..Remove the fans (for selected models) ..Trademarks ....lxxiii © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 4 IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Important: • This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with Lenovo products. • Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read all the information under Chapter 1 “Safety information” on page 1. © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 6 IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Safety Information

    • Do not work alone under hazardous conditions or near equipment that has hazardous voltages. • Disconnect all power before: – Performing a mechanical inspection – Working near power supplies © Copyright Lenovo 2023...

  • Page 8: Safety Inspection Guide

    • Explosive hazards, such as a damaged cathode ray tube (CRT) face or a bulging capacitor • Mechanical hazards, such as loose or missing hardware IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 9: Handling Devices That Are Sensitive To Electrostatic Discharge

    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.

  • Page 10: Grounding Requirements

    • German • Hebrew • Japanese • Korean • Spanish • Traditional Chinese DANGER DANGER DANGER IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 11 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 12 IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 13 PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 14 PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 15 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 16 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER VORSICHT IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 17 VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 18 VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 20 IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 22 IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 23 Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 24 IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 26 IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2. General Checkout

    • Scratched (cosmetic) parts • Distortion, deformation, or discoloration of the cosmetic parts • Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that have been cracked or broken by excessive force • Damage caused by liquid spilled into the system © Copyright Lenovo 2023...

  • Page 28: Cru List

    CRU list Type ac power adapter self-service power cord self-service IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3. Identifying Frus (Crus)

    Chapter 3. Identifying FRUs (CRUs) Locate FRUs and CRUs The exploded illustrations help Lenovo service technicians identify FRUs or CRUs that they may need to replace when servicing a customer’s computer. Figure 1. Exploded view © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 30 Low support rubbers (for 16–inch models) Power cord ac power adapter Screw kit * for selected models IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 31 Figure 2. LCD Exploded view Table 2. FRU (CRU) categories FRU (CRU) category Microphone rubbers Camera mylar Camera board Camera cable Lid board EDP cable LCD cover Removable tapes Hinges Hinge cover Chapter 3 Identifying FRUs (CRUs)
  • Page 32 Table 2. FRU (CRU) categories (continued) LCD panel LCD bezel IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 33: Chapter 4. Removing A Fru Or Cru

    Chapter 4. Removing a FRU or CRU Service tools The following table lists tools for servicing Lenovo computers. Tools with a cross mark are needed for serving the product models as described by this publication. Prepare them before you service the product.

  • Page 34: Remove The Lower Case

    Remove six screws. Pry up the latches and then remove the lower case. Figure 3. Remove the lower case IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 35: Remove The Lower Case (For 16-Inch Models)

    Number of screws M2 × L3.5 Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement part: Lower case Remove the lower case (for 16–inch models) Make sure the computer has been shut down before servicing the computer.
  • Page 36 Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: Battery pack IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 37: Remove The Solid-State Drive

    Remove the solid-state drive Remove the 2242 solid-state drive, thermal pad, and holder (for selected models) Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 28 Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board and peel off the system board mylar. Attention: Use your fingernail to pull the connector to unplug it.
  • Page 38 Figure 9. Remove the 2242 solid-state drive thermal pad Step 4. Remove the 2242 solid-state drive holder. IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 39: Remove The 2280 Solid-State Drive And Thermal Pad (For Selected Models)

    Figure 10. Remove the 2242 solid-state drive holder Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement parts: 2242 solid-state drive 2242 solid-state drive thermal pad 2242 solid-state drive holder Remove the 2280 solid-state drive and thermal pad (for selected models) Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
  • Page 40 Screw specifications Number of screws M2 × L3.5 Step 3. Remove the 2280 solid-state thermal pad. IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 41: Remove The Wi-Fi Card

    Figure 13. Remove the 2280 solid-state thermal pad Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement parts: 2280 solid-state drive 2280 solid-state drive thermal pad Remove the Wi-Fi card Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
  • Page 42 Disconnect the wireless antennas from the Wi-Fi card. Remove one screw and then remove the Wi- Fi card. IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 43: Remove The Fan

    Figure 16. Disconnect the wireless antennas and remove one screw and the Wi-Fi card Screw specifications Number of screws M2 × L3.5 Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement parts: Wi-Fi card Wi-Fi card mylar Remove the fan Note: Depending on the computer model, the fan might look different.
  • Page 44 Figure 18. Disconnect the antennas and remove the cables from fan hooks Step 3. Disconnect the fan cable and remove two screws. Then, remove the fan. IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 45: Remove The Fans (For Selected Models)

    Figure 19. Remove the fan Screw specifications Number of screws M2 × L3.5 Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: Remove the fans (for selected models) Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

  • Page 46: Remove The Heat Sink

    Fans Remove the heat sink Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 47 Figure 23. Loosen three screws and remove the heat sink Screw specifications Number of screws M2 × L3.5 Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...

  • Page 48: Remove The I/O Board

    Disconnect the I/O board cable from the I/O board. Remove one screw and then remove the I/O board. IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 49: Remove The I/O Board (For 16-Inch Models)

    Figure 25. Disconnect the I/O board cable, remove one screw and the I/O board Screw specifications Number of screws M2 × L3.5 Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: I/O board Remove the I/O board (for 16–inch models) Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
  • Page 50 Disconnect the I/O board cable from the I/O board. Remove one screw and then remove the I/O board. IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 51: Remove The Fingerprint Reader Cable, Bracket And Board (For Selected Models)

    Figure 28. Disconnect the I/O board cable, remove one screw and the I/O board Screw specifications Number of screws M2 × L3.5 Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: I/O board Remove the fingerprint reader cable, bracket and board (for selected...

  • Page 52: Remove The Fingerprint Reader Bracket

    Remove one screw and then remove the fingerprint reader bracket. Figure 30. Remove one screw and the fingerprint reader bracket IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 53: Remove The Fingerprint Reader Board

    Screw specifications Number of screws M1.6 × L1.5 Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement part: Fingerprint reader bracket Remove the fingerprint reader board Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
  • Page 54 Note: For selected models, you may also need to disconnect the fingerprint reader cable from the system board. Figure 33. Disconnect cables IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 55 Step 4. Disconnect the I/O board cable from the system board. Figure 35. Disconnect the I/O board cable from the system board Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement parts: System board I/O board cable...

  • Page 56: Remove The System Board, I/O Board Cable, And Speaker Rubber (For 16-Inch Models)

    Step 2. Disconnect cables connected to the system board. Disconnect the I/O board cable from I/O board. IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 57 Figure 37. Disconnect cables Step 3. Remove five screws. Remove the system board with I/O board cable. Figure 38. Remove five screws and the system board with I/O board cable Screw specifications Number of screws M2 × L3.5 5 (for 3–cell battery pack models) M2 ×...

  • Page 58: Use A Golden Key U1 Tool To Flash-Write Key Id Information

    (SN), machine type (MT), product name (PN), and UUID to the new system board. IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 59: Remove The Speakers

    The Golden Key U1 tool is prepared by running the U1 Update software on a FAT32-formatted USB thumb drive. Go to http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/HT506954 for detailed instructions on how to create and use a Goldern Key U1 tool. Remove the speakers Remove the speakers (for 14–inch models) Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

  • Page 60: Remove The Speakers (For 16-Inch Models)

    “Remove the heat sink” on page 40 “Remove the system board” on page 47 Step 1. Remove the speakers. IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 61: Remove The Lcd Unit

    Figure 43. Remove the speakers Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement parts: Speakers Remove the LCD unit Remove the LCD unit (for 14–inch models) Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
  • Page 62 Remove six screws and open the hinges. Then, rotate the LCD unit to an angle of about 90 degrees and place the computer on a flat surface. IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 63: Remove The Lcd Unit (For 16-Inch Models)

    Remove the LCD unit. Figure 47. Remove the LCD unit Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement part: LCD unit Remove the LCD unit (for 16–inch models) Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
  • Page 64 Remove six screws and open the hinges. Then, rotate the LCD unit to an angle of about 90 degrees and place the computer on a flat surface. IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 65: Remove The Upper Case (With Keyboard)

    Remove the LCD unit. Figure 51. Remove the LCD unit Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement part: LCD unit Remove the upper case (with keyboard) Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

  • Page 66: Disassemble The Lcd Unit

    Slide the hinge cover to the left side and remove the hinge cover. Figure 52. Remove the hinge cover IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 67: Remove The Lcd Bezel

    Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: Hinge cover Remove the hinge cover (for 16–inch models) Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 28 “Remove the LCD unit”...

  • Page 68: Remove The Hinges

    “Remove the LCD bezel” on page 61 Step 1. Remove six screws. Then, remove the hinges. IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 69: Remove The Lcd Panel

    Figure 55. Remove the hinges Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 × L1.8 Refer to “” on page to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement part: Hinges Remove the LCD panel Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

  • Page 70: Remove The Edp Cable

    Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 28 “Remove the LCD unit” on page 55 IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 71: Remove The Microphone Rubbers

    Open the latch and remove the EDP cable from the LCD panel. Figure 58. Remove the EDP cable Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement part: EDP cable Remove the microphone rubbers Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

  • Page 72: Remove The Camera Board

    Step 1. Disconnect the camera cable from the camera board and then remove the camera board. IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 73: Remove The Camera Cable

    Figure 60. Disconnect the camera cable and remove the camera board Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement part: Camera board Remove the camera cable Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

  • Page 74: Remove The Lid Board

    “Remove the LCD panel” on page 63 Step 1. Disconnect the cables from the lid board. IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 75: Remove The Lcd Cover

    Figure 62. Disconnect the cables from the lid board Step 2. Remove the lid board. Figure 63. Remove the lid board Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: Lid board Remove the LCD cover Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
  • Page 76 Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement part: LCD cover IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 77: Appendix A. Label Locations

    15 mm × 10 mm Malaysia / Indonesia Wlan/BT Japan Label 57 mm × 27 mm VIETNAM ENERGY Label 10 mm × 9 mm 18 mm x 18 mm CO2 label GML label 16 mm × 22.5 mm © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 78 10 mm × 9 mm CO2 label 18 mm x 18 mm GML label 16 mm × 22.5 mm IdeaPad Slim 5 (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5i (14″, 8), IdeaPad Slim 5 (16″, 8), and IdeaPad Slim 5i (16″, 8) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 79: Trademarks

    Trademarks LENOVO and the LENOVO logo are trademarks of Lenovo. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2023 Lenovo.

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