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  • Page 1 Hardware Maintenance Manual ThinkPad T530, T530i, and W530...
  • Page 2 Appendix A “Notices” on page 115. Third Edition (March 2013) © Copyright Lenovo 2012, 2013. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Checkout guide ....Chapter 8. Locations ..55 Lenovo Solution Center ..Locating computer controls, connectors, and Quick test programs.
  • Page 4 Reading or writing the ECA information . . . 1130 Backup battery ... . 1140 Smart card, dummy smart card and spacer . Chapter 10. Removing or replacing a 1150 Speaker assembly ... FRU .

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to read all the information under and Chapter 2 “Important service information” on page 25. © Copyright Lenovo 2012, 2013...
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  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Safety Information

    • Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer. • Fan louvers on the machine help to prevent overheating of internal components. Do not obstruct fan louvers or cover them with labels or stickers. © Copyright Lenovo 2012, 2013...

  • Page 8: Electrical Safety

    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. •...

  • Page 9: Safety Inspection Guide

    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 on the Web page http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup. c. Insulation must not be frayed or worn.

  • Page 10: Grounding Requirements

    Notes: 1. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. Make sure 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. •...
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  • Page 23: Laser Compliance Statements (Multilingual Translations)

    Laser compliance statements (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...
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  • Page 31: Chapter 2. Important Service Information

    After a system board is replaced, ensure that the latest UEFI BIOS is loaded to the system board before completing the service action. To download and install software fixes, drivers, and UEFI BIOS, go to http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadDrivers and follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 32: Important Notice For Replacing A System Board

    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”...

  • Page 33: Fru Identification For Cto, Cmv, And Gav Products

    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.
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  • Page 35: Chapter 3. General Checkout

    Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is covered under the warranty by referring to the following list: The following are not covered under warranty: • LCD panel cracked from the application of excessive force or from being dropped • Scratched (cosmetic) parts © Copyright Lenovo 2012, 2013...

  • Page 36: Checkout Guide

    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.

  • Page 37: Uefi Diagnostic Program

    • 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.

  • Page 38: Power System Checkout

    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: • If you have created the bootable diagnostic medium on a USB device, do the following: 1.

  • Page 39: Checking Operational Charging

    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.

  • Page 40: Checking The Backup Battery

    Terminal Voltage (V dc) + 0 to + 12.6 Ground (-) 7(-) 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) 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. 4.

  • Page 41: Chapter 4. Related Service Information

    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.

  • Page 42: Using The Windows Recovery Programs On The Windows 8 Operating System

    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.
  • Page 43 • 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.

  • Page 44: Passwords

    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 might be needed for a ThinkPad notebook computer: the power-on password, the hard disk password, and the supervisor password.

  • Page 45: Power-On Password

    If a master hard disk password has been set, it can be used to access 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 hard disk password or the master hard disk password, or to recover data from the hard disk drive.

  • Page 46: How To Remove The Hard Disk Password

    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.

  • Page 47: Hibernation Mode

    In certain circumstances, the computer goes into sleep mode automatically: • After a period of inactivity specified in power plan settings • When the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that the battery power is low To cause the computer to return from sleep mode and resume operation, do one of the following: •...

  • Page 48: Numeric Error Codes

    Note: Do the FRU replacement or other actions in the sequence shown in the column headed “FRU or action, in sequence.” If replacing a FRU does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a nondefective FRU. This index can also help you determine, during regular servicing, what FRUs are likely to need to be replaced next.

  • Page 49: Error Messages

    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...

  • Page 50: No-Beep Symptoms

    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. Notes: •...

  • Page 51: Intermittent Problems

    Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can be due to a variety of causes that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a problem recurs. Undetermined problems If the diagnostic tests did not identify the 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...
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  • Page 53: Chapter 5. Installing And Configuring Raid

    • Compatibility • AHCI • RAID 5. Select RAID. 6. Press F10 to save changes and exit. Attention: After you have enabled the SATA RAID functionality, reinstall the operating system before taking any further RAID-related action. © Copyright Lenovo 2012, 2013...

  • Page 54: Creating Raid Volumes

    Creating RAID volumes ® This topic describes how to use the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM configuration utility to create RAID volumes. To create RAID volumes, do the following: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. When a message Press <Ctrl-I> to enter Configuration Utility is displayed, press Ctr+I. 3.

  • Page 55: Chapter 6. Status Indicators

    Chapter 6. Status indicators This chapter presents the system status indicators that show the status of the computer. © Copyright Lenovo 2012, 2013...
  • Page 56 Table 7. Status indicators Indicator Meaning Speaker mute Orange: The speaker is on mute. To mute or unmute the speakers, press the indicator speaker mute button. Microphone mute Orange: The microphone is on mute. By default, when the microphone is on mute, indicator none of the recording devices is available.
  • Page 57 Table 7. Status indicators (continued) Indicator Meaning Note: If the computer is operating on battery power, the battery status indicator does not work while the computer is turned off or is in sleep mode or hibernation mode. Sleep status Green: The computer is in sleep mode. indicator Blinking green: The computer is entering sleep mode or hibernation mode, or is resuming normal operation.
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  • Page 59: Chapter 7. Fn Key Combinations

    • 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.
  • Page 60 Table 8. Fn key combinations (continued) Key combination Description Fn+P Has the same function as the Pause key on a conventional keyboard. Fn+S Has the same function as the SysRq key on a conventional keyboard. Fn+K Has the same function as the ScrLK key on a conventional keyboard. Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 61: Chapter 8. Locations

    TrackPoint buttons Security keyhole RJ-45 Ethernet connector TrackPoint pointing stick ® Built-in stereo speakers UltraNav pointing device Black button Serial Ultrabay Enhanced deviceor blank bezel Combo audio jack Volume control buttons Media card rader slot © Copyright Lenovo 2012, 2013...

  • Page 62: Rear View

    Rear view Status indicators (see Chapter 6 “Status indicators” USB 3.0 connectors on page 49) Smart card slot (on some models) Video graphics array (VGA) connector Wireless radio switch Mini DisplayPort connector IEEE 1394 connector ac power connector USB 2.0 connector Always On USB connector Bottom view Battery pack...
  • Page 63 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. 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.

  • Page 64: Major Frus And Crus

    Major FRUs and CRUs Table 9. Major FRUs and CRUs FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service LCD unit (See “LCD FRUs and CRUs” on page 60.) Palm rest assembly Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 65 Table 9. Major FRUs and CRUs (continued) FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard Speaker assembly mSATA solid state drive PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN Backup battery Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or blank bezel Memory module or dummy memory module I/O sub card Battery Base cover assembly...

  • Page 66: Lcd Frus And Crus

    LCD FRUs and CRUs Table 10. LCD FRUs and CRUs FRU description Self-service Optional-service liquid crystal display (LCD) bezel assembly Integrated camera Hinge kit LED cable Antenna kit Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 67: Miscellaneous Kits And Other Frus

    For color sensor models, if the LCD panel needs a replacement, order a special LCD panel FRU kit from Lenovo. The FRU kit contains a LCD panel, a CD and an instruction flyer. For the correct FRU kit part number, check on the Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup.
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  • Page 69: Chapter 9. Fru Replacement Notices

    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.

  • Page 70: Retaining Serial Numbers

    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.

  • Page 71: Retaining The Uuid

    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.
  • Page 72 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...

  • Page 73: Chapter 10. Removing Or Replacing A Fru

    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.

  • Page 74: Before Servicing Thinkpad T530, T530I, And W530

    • 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 a physically damaged battery pack is not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 75: 1020 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced Device Or Blank Bezel

    When installing: Install the battery pack in the slot, and then make sure that the battery latch is in the locked position. 1020 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or blank bezel For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 Removal steps of Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or blank bezel Hold the bay lock latch in the unlocked position and slide the bay eject latch...

  • Page 76: 1030 Memory Module Slot Cover

    Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.392 Nm M3 × 5 mm, flat-head (1) (4 kgf-cm) 1030 Memory module slot cover For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 Removal steps of memory module slot cover Note: Loosen the screws , but do not remove them.

  • Page 77: 1040 Memory Module (Bottom Slot)

    1040 Memory module (bottom slot) For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 • “1030 Memory module slot cover” on page 70 Removal steps of memory module (bottom slot) Attention: For ThinkPad W530 models that come with two dummy cards installed, do not replace the dummy cards with memory modules.

  • Page 78: 1050 Hard Disk Drive Or Solid State Drive

    When installing: Insert the notched end of the memory module into the slot. Press the memory module firmly, and pivot it until it snaps into place. Make sure that it is firmly installed in the slot and does not move easily. 1050 Hard disk drive or solid state drive For access, remove this FRU: •...
  • Page 79 For hard disk drive and rubber rails: For solid state drive and spacers: Chapter 10 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 80: 1060 Keyboard

    When installing: Make sure that the solid state drive connector or hard disk drive connector is attached firmly. 1060 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 • “1030 Memory module slot cover” on page 70 Removal steps of keyboard 1.
  • Page 81 3. Lift the keyboard in the direction shown by the arrow , and then detach the connector Installation steps of keyboard When installing the keyboard, do the following: 1. Attach the keyboard connector Chapter 10 Removing or replacing a FRU...
  • Page 82 2. Attach the keyboard and ensure that the keyboard edges are under the frame. 3. When the front side of the keyboard is housed firmly, gently press the keys with your thumbs and slide the keyboard toward you until the keyboard is in place. Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 83: 1070 Memory Module (Upper Slot)

    Note: Make sure that the front side of the keyboard is housed firmly. 4. Secure the keyboard by tightening the screws from the bottom side of the computer. 1070 Memory module (upper slot) For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 84: 1080 Pci Express Mini Card For Wireless Lan

    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. Make sure that it is firmly installed in the slot and does not move easily. 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
  • Page 85 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 10 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 86: 1090 Pci Express Mini Card For Wireless Wan Or Msata Solid State Drive

    When installing: • In models with a wireless LAN card that has two antenna connectors, plug the gray cable into the main connector, and the black cable into the auxiliary connector on the card. If the computer you are servicing has three cables, put the white cable in the cable protection tube as shown in the following illustration.
  • Page 87 Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 10 Removing or replacing a FRU...
  • Page 88 When installing: Plug the red cable into the main connector and the blue cable into the auxiliary connector. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (half-size WWAN card) In step , unplug the connectors by using the antenna RF connector removal tool or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in direction of the arrow.
  • Page 89 Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Removal steps of mSATA solid state drive The computer comes with either a PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or an mSATA solid-state drive. If the computer is equipped with an mSATA solid-state drive, it is installed in the wireless WAN card slot.

  • Page 90: 1100 Expresscard Blank Bezel Or Expresscard

    • 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. Step...

  • Page 91: 1110 Keyboard Bezel Assembly

    When installing: Make sure that the ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard is correctly oriented as shown in the following illustration. 1110 Keyboard bezel assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 • “1030 Memory module slot cover” on page 70 •...
  • Page 92 Important: Read the following instructions first before replacing the keyboard bezel assembly for ThinkPad W530 models with a color sensor. • If the hard disk drive is not defective, and only the keyboard bezel assembly needs a replacement: 1. Replace the keyboard bezel assembly. 2.
  • Page 93 Chapter 10 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 94: 1120 Bluetooth Daughter Card

    For ThinkPad W530 models with a color sensor, if you need to remove the color sensor from the failing keyboard bezel assembly and install the color sensor to the new keyboard bezel assembly, do the following: Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 ×...

  • Page 95: 1130 Backup Battery

    • “1100 ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard” on page 84 Removal steps of Bluetooth daughter card Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. 1130 Backup battery For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 96: 1140 Smart Card, Dummy Smart Card And Spacer

    When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. 1140 Smart card, dummy smart card and spacer For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 • “1030 Memory module slot cover” on page 70 •...

  • Page 97: 1150 Speaker Assembly

    Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3) Silver (1.85 kgf-cm) Removal steps of dummy smart card and spacer Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1150 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order:...

  • Page 98: 1160 Thermal Fan Assembly

    Removal steps of speaker assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Make sure that the speaker connector is attached firmly. Then route the cables and secure them properly as shown in the illustration above. 1160 Thermal fan assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
  • Page 99 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 74 • “1100 ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard” on page 84 • “1150 Speaker assembly” on page 91 Removal steps of thermal fan assembly When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. Notes: •...
  • Page 100 When installing: Before you attach the thermal fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, on the parts marked as in the following illustrations. Either too much or too less application of grease can cause a thermal fan problem due to imperfect contact with a component. For the new thermal fan assembly, you need to peel the thin film off from the rubbers.

  • Page 101: 1170 Microprocessor

    For Workstation models: 1170 Microprocessor For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 • “1030 Memory module slot cover” on page 70 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 74 • “1100 ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard” on page 84 •...

  • Page 102: 1180 Lcd Unit

    When installing: Place the microprocessor in the microprocessor socket, and then rotate the head of the screw in the direction shown by the arrow to secure the microprocessor. 1180 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 •...
  • Page 103 Removal steps of LCD unit Step Screw cap Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.392 Nm M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) (4.0 kgf-cm) — Black 0.392 Nm M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) (4.0 kgf-cm) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black...
  • Page 104 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 4 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: • Make sure that you attach the LCD connector firmly. • Make sure that you route the cables firmly and tape up in the proper positions as shown in the following illustration.

  • Page 105: 1190 Base Cover Assembly

    1190 Base cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 • “1020 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or blank bezel” on page 69 • “1030 Memory module slot cover” on page 70 • “1050 Hard disk drive or solid state drive”...
  • Page 106 Removal steps of base cover assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 14 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) (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, including but not limited to those described in this topic.

  • Page 107: 1200 I/O Sub Card

    When you replace the base cover, apply the following labels: FCC label Machine type and serial number label Note: If the base cover has two FCC labels, apply both to the new base cover. Other labels need to be peeled off from the old base cover, and need to be adhered to the new one. The labels include but are not limited to the following: Taiwan GEO label China 3G wireless WAN label...

  • Page 108: 1210 System Board Assembly And Magnesium Structure Frame

    For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 • “1020 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or blank bezel” on page 69 • “1030 Memory module slot cover” on page 70 • “1050 Hard disk drive or solid state drive” on page 72 •...
  • Page 109 • “1070 Memory module (upper slot)” on page 77 • “1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 78 • “1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or mSATA solid state drive” on page 80 • “1100 ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard” on page 84 •...
  • Page 110 For Switchable Graphics models: For Workstation models: Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 111 Removal steps of system board and magnesium structure frame Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.392 Nm Hex stud, nylon-coated (2) Silver (4.0 kgf-cm) M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) M2 × 7 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)

  • Page 112: 2010 Lcd Bezel Assembly

    2010 LCD bezel assembly For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 Removal steps of LCD bezel assembly Step Screw cap Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 0.392 Nm (4.0 kgf-cm) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 113: 2020 Led Sub Card

    When installing: Make sure that all the latches are attached firmly. 2020 LED sub card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 • “2010 LCD bezel assembly” on page 106 Removal steps of LED sub card Note: Some models do not have the connector When installing: Make sure that the connectors are attached firmly and the card is installed as shown in the following illustration.

  • Page 114: 2030 Integrated Camera

    2030 Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 • “2010 LCD bezel assembly” on page 106 Removal steps of integrated camera Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)
  • Page 115 Important: If your LCD panel needs a replacement, order a special LCD panel FRU kit for color sensor model from Lenovo. The FRU kit contains a LCD panel, a CD and an instruction flyer. For the correct FRU kit part number, check on the Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup.
  • Page 116 When installing: When attaching the LCD panel to the cover, press the left and right edges covered with metal gently with your fingers. Do not press the surface of the panel or apply any excessive force to the panel. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 117 When installing: Make sure that the LCD cable connector is attached firmly. Chapter 10 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 118: 2050 Antenna Kit And Lcd Rear Cover Assembly

    Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 2050 Antenna kit and LCD rear cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 • “1030 Memory module slot cover”...
  • Page 119 Wireless LAN antenna, AUX (black) Wireless LAN antenna, 3rd (white) Wireless LAN antenna, MAIN (gray) Wireless WAN antenna, MAIN (red) Chapter 10 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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  • Page 121: Appendix A. Notices

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.

  • Page 122: Electronic Emission Notices

    Electronic emission notices For electronic emission information on Class B digital devices, refer to the corresponding information in the User Guide. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries or both: Active Protection System Lenovo ThinkLight...
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