• 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. Follow the instructions on the screen to select a product. 3. Click the Product & Parts tab.
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: •...
To check for detailed battery status information, do the following: • For Windows 7 operating system: Open the Power Manager program and click the Battery tab. • For Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 operating systems: Open the Lenovo Settings program and click Power. Chapter 3...
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.
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Note: The rest of the recovery process is fully automated and no action from you is required. The computer will restart into the Microsoft Windows desktop several times and you might experience periods when no activity is apparent on the screen for several minutes at a time. This is normal. 9.
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1. Depending on the operating system, do one of the following: • For Windows 8: Move your pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. Click Settings ➙ Change PC settings ➙ General. • For Windows 8.1: Move your pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms.
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It is recommended that you create recovery media as early as possible. Once you create recovery media, keep them in a safe place and do not use them to store other data. Creating recovery media To create recovery media, you need a USB drive with at least 16 GB of storage. The required USB capacity depends on the size of the recovery image.
3. Select a preferred language and then select a preferred keyboard layout. 4. Click Troubleshoot to display the optional recovery solutions. 5. Select a corresponding recovery solution according to your situation. For example, select Reset your 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 and Windows 8.1 operating systems, go to: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=263800...
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.
Screen blank mode (for the Windows 7 operating system only) If the time set on the “Turn off monitor” timer in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off. To put the computer into screen blank mode, do the following: 1.
Symptom-to-FRU index This section contains following information: • “Numeric error codes” on page 36 • “Error messages” on page 37 • “Beep symptoms” on page 38 • “No-beep symptoms” on page 39 • “LCD-related symptoms” on page 39 • “Intermittent problems” on page 39 •...
Table 2. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0199 1. Run the ThinkPad Setup program. The retry count System Security— Security password retry count will be reset. Then save the current settings by exceeded. pressing F10.
If this error happens at a service center, Lenovo authorized service personnel will clean up the non-volatile system UEFI variable storage using the above solution.
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: •...
2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRUs. 3. If any error is detected, replace the FRU shown by the FRU code. Rerun the test to verify that no more errors exist. Undetermined problems If the diagnostic tests did not identify the adapter or device that has failed, if wrong devices are installed, or if the system simply is not operating, follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate FRUs that have no defects).
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Table 7. Status indicators (continued) Indicator Indicator behavior and description When the camera status indicator is on, the camera is in use. Camera status indicator System status indicator Blinking for three times: The computer is connected to an ac power source. On: The computer is in use.
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Table 8. Function keys (continued) Function keys and Description key combinations Fn+P The same function as the Pause key on a conventional keyboard. Fn+S The same function as the SysRq key on a conventional keyboard. Fn+K The same function as the ScrLK key on a conventional keyboard. Fn+End The same function as the Insert key on a conventional keyboard.
Left-side view Power connector Fan louvers VGA connector USB 3.0 connector ® Mini DisplayPort connector Smart-card-reader slot (on some models) Bottom view Emergency-reset hole Battery pack Docking station connector (on some models) Speakers Locating FRUs and CRUs This topic introduces the following service parts: •...
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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 see “Miscellaneous kits and other FRUs” on page 52 LCD unit (see “LCD FRUs” on page 50) Keyboard spacer Keyboard bezel assembly (with or without fingerprint reader) Power-button card Micro-SIM-card tray Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 9. Major FRUs (continued) FRU descriptions CRU ID System board Wireless-LAN card Wireless-WAN card M.2 solid-state drive Speaker assembly Storage drive Storage drive cable Removable battery pack Base cover assembly Smart-card reader or 3rd NGFF adapter (on some models) Flexible printed circuits (FPC) for smart-card reader (on some models) Internal battery pack Coin-cell battery...
CRU ID System miscellaneous kit: • Bracket for storage drive cable (2) • ThinkPad logo (4) • Lenovo logo (2) • Microphone rubber for camera model (4) • Microphone rubber for non-camera model (4) • Illustration sheet for ThinkPad trackpad •...
Table 13. Other FRUs FRU descriptions CRU ID ac power adapter Power cord Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup Chapter 7 Locations...
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.
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Removal steps of the base cover assembly 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.
The Lenovo Solution Center program provides an automatic battery diagnostic test that determines if the battery pack is defective. A battery pack FRU should not be replaced unless this diagnostic test shows that the battery pack is defective.
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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. Note that the replacement of a physically damaged battery pack is not covered by the warranty.
1040 Memory module For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Removable battery pack” on page 61 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 61 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. Press the memory module in firmly, and pivot it downward until it snaps into place.
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Removal steps of the storage drive and drive cable Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 2.7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) (1.85 kgf-cm) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
When installing: Ensure that the storage drive is firmly attached. 1060 Wireless-LAN card For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Removable battery pack” on page 61 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 61 Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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. Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 ×...
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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) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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 Removable battery pack” on page 61 •...
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2. Release the cables from the cable holder on the fan assembly. 3. Remove the fan assembly. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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 Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) (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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• If you put a system board down, be sure to put it only on a padded surface such as an ESD mat or a corrugated conductive material. For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 Removable battery pack” on page 61 •...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) (1.85 kgf-cm) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) For computer models that are installed with a 3rd NGFF adapter, continue with the steps When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly.
1110 Coin-cell battery For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 Removable battery pack” on page 61 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 61 • “1030 Internal battery pack” on page 63 • “1040 Memory module” on page 65 •...
1120 Speaker assembly For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 Removable battery pack” on page 61 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 61 • “1030 Internal battery pack” on page 63 • “1040 Memory module” on page 65 •...
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• “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 61 • “1030 Internal battery pack” on page 63 • “1040 Memory module” on page 65 • “1050 Storage drive and drive cable” on page 65 • “1060 Wireless-LAN card” on page 67 •...
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Removal steps of the smart-card-reader assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removal steps of the 3rd NGFF adapter Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1140 LCD unit For access, remove this FRU: •...
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Removal steps of the LCD unit Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) Silver (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: •...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2.5 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) (1.85 kgf-cm) M2 × 2.7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1160 Keyboard assembly For access, remove the following FRUs in order: •...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (5) (1.85 kgf-cm) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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: •...
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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) Removal steps of the LCD panel and LCD cable Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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 Removable battery pack” on page 61 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 61 •...
2040 Wireless LAN/WAN antenna assembly and LCD rear-cover assembly For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 Removable battery pack” on page 61 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 61 • “1140 LCD unit” on page 81 •...
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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. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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 3010 LCD I-shaped bezel For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 Removable battery pack” on page 61 •...
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. 3020 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) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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Removal steps of the LCD front metal bezel Hardware Maintenance Manual...
3030 LCD panel and LCD cable For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 Removable battery pack” on page 61 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 61 • “1140 LCD unit” on page 81 • “3010 LCD I-shaped bezel” on page 93 •...
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Removal steps of the LCD panel and LCD cable Hardware Maintenance Manual...
When installing: Ensure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. 3040 Camera/microphone module and camera cable For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 Removable battery pack” on page 61 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 61 •...
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Removal steps of the camera/microphone module and camera cable Hardware Maintenance Manual...
3050 Wireless LAN/WAN antenna assembly and LCD rear-cover assembly For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 Removable battery pack” on page 61 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 61 • “1140 LCD unit” on page 81 •...
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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. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Antenna locations Wireless-LAN auxiliary antenna (black) Wireless-WAN auxiliary antenna (blue) Wireless-WAN main antenna (red) Wireless-LAN main antenna (gray) 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: SP40F30022 Printed in China (1P) P/N: SP40F30022 *1PSP40F30022*...
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