This guide addresses only those items. You should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-Lenovo features or options not covered by this inspection guide.
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.
Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician. Safety notices (multilingual translations) The safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: •...
• 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 • Damage caused by the improper insertion of a personal-computer card (PC card) or the installation of an incompatible card •...
• FRUs: Refer to parts that must be installed or replaced only by trained service technicians. If customers choose to replace the FRUs by themselves, the product warranty might be affected. The exploded illustrations help Lenovo service technicians identify FRUs or CRUs that they may need to replace when servicing a customer’s computer.
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Major FRUs (CRUs) Table 1. Major FRUs (CRUs) FRUs (CRUs) description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU LCD module Upper case (with keyboard) System board Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Hinge rubbers LCD cover Miscellaneous parts Table 3. Miscellaneous parts FRUs (CRUs) description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU Screw kit Note: For detailed FRUs information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to: https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup Chapter 3 Identifying FRUs (CRUs)
5. To install a new FRU in place, perform the removal procedure in reverse and follow any notes that pertain to replacement. 6. When replacing a FRU, carefully retain and reuse all screws. If screws are missing, look up the Lenovo part numbers by visiting https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup...
Figure 1. Remove the 10 screws Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 6 Step 2. Insert a pry tool to separate the lower case from upper case. Figure 2. Separate the lower case from upper case Step 3. Remove the lower case. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 3. Remove the lower case Remove the battery pack Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 29 Step 1. Detach the battery pack connector from the system board. Figure 4. Detach the battery pack connector Attention: Use your fingernails to unplug the battery connector.
Figure 5. Remove the 3 screws Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3 Step 3. Remove the battery pack. Figure 6. Remove the battery pack Remove the Wi-Fi card Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case”...
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Figure 7. Peel off the sponge Step 2. Detach the main and auxiliary antenna cable connectors. Figure 8. Detach the connectors Step 3. Remove 1 screw. Figure 9. Remove 1 screw Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3 Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
Step 4. Remove the Wi-Fi card by pulling it away from the slot. Figure 10. Remove the Wi-Fi card Remove the M.2 solid-state drive The M.2 solid-state drive has two types: 2242 and 2280. The removal steps are slightly different. Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
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Figure 12. Remove 1 screw (for 2280) Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3 M2.0 x 2.5 Step 2. Remove the M.2 solid-state drive bracket. Note: Only the M.2 2242 solid-state drive includes the bracket. Figure 13. Remove the M.2 solid-state drive bracket Step 3.
Remove the storage drive Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 29 “Remove the battery pack” on page 31 Step 1. Remove the 4 screws that secure the storage drive to the upper case. Figure 15.
Figure 17. Remove the 4 screws Screw specifications Number of screws M3.0 x 3 Step 4. Remove the bracket. Figure 18. Remove the bracket Remove the memory module Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 29 “Remove the battery pack”...
Step 2. Release the two latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. Then, remove the memory module. Figure 20. Remove the memory module Remove the fingerprint board The fingerprint board is available on selected models. Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case”...
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Figure 22. Remove 1 screw Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3 Step 3. Remove the fingerprint board bracket. Figure 23. Remove the fingerprint board bracket Step 4. Remove the fingerprint board. Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
Figure 24. Remove the fingerprint board Remove the speakers Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 29 “Remove the battery pack” on page 31 Step 1. Detach the speaker connector from the system board. Figure 25.
Figure 26. Remove the speakers Remove the coin-cell battery Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 29 “Remove the battery pack” on page 31 Step 1. Detach the coin-cell battery connector from the I/O board. Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
Figure 27. Detach the connector Step 2. Remove the coin-cell battery. Figure 28. Remove the coin-cell battery Remove the I/O board Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 29 “Remove the battery pack” on page 31 Step 1.
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Figure 29. Detach the connectors Step 2. Remove the 2 screws. Figure 30. Remove the 2 screws Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3 Step 3. Remove the I/O board. Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
Figure 31. Remove the I/O board Remove the fan Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 29 “Remove the battery pack” on page 31 Step 1. Detach the fan connector and EDP cable connector from the system board. Figure 32.
Figure 33. Remove the 2 screws Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3 Step 3. Remove the fan. Figure 34. Remove the fan Remove the heat sink The heat sinks are different for UMA and DIS. Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case”...
Figure 37. Remove the heat sink Remove the system board Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 29 “Remove the battery pack” on page 31 “Remove the Wi-Fi card” on page 32 “Remove the M.2 solid-state drive”...
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Figure 38. Detach the connectors Step 2. Remove the 2 screws that secure the system board to upper case. Then, remove the 2 screws that secure the right hinge to upper case. Figure 39. Remove the 4 screws Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3 M2.5 x 4.5...
Figure 40. Open the right hinge Step 4. Carefully remove the system board. Figure 41. Remove the system board Remove the dc-in cable Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed: “Remove the lower case” on page 29 “Remove the battery pack” on page 31 Step 1.
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Figure 42. Detach the connector and remove the 2 screws Screw specifications Number of screws M2.5 x 4.5 Step 2. Open the right hinge. Figure 43. Open the right hinge Step 3. Remove the dc-in cable. Figure 44. Remove the dc-in cable Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Remove the upper case (with keyboard) Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 29 “Remove the battery pack” on page 31 Step 1. Detach the fan connector, EDP cable connector, and antenna cable connectors. Figure 45.
Figure 47. Open the hinges Step 4. Slowly and carefully lift up the upper case. Figure 48. Remove the upper case (with keyboard) Disassemble the LCD module The LCD module as a whole is not a FRU. Instead, it contains FRUs as its components. Before disassembling the LCD module, make sure it has been detached from the upper case.
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Figure 49. Remove the strip cover Step 2. Remove the 4 screws. Then, remove the hinge rubbers that secure the EDP cable and antenna cables. Figure 50. Remove the 4 screws and hinge rubbers Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 2.5 Step 3.
Figure 51. Pull out the removable tapes Step 4. Remove the LCD panel. Figure 52. Remove the LCD panel Remove the EDP cable, camera board, and microphone board Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 29 “Remove the battery pack”...
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Figure 53. Detach the connectors Step 2. Remove the EDP cable. Figure 54. Remove the EDP cable Step 3. Peel off the conductive tape that secures the camera board and microphone board. Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
Figure 55. Peel off the conductive tape Step 4. Lift up the camera board and microphone board. Then, detach the camera cable connector from the microphone board. Note: The camera board and microphone board are fragile and easily-bent. Take care when removing the boards.
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Figure 57. Remove the 6 screws Screw specifications Number of screws M2.5 x 2.5 Step 2. Remove the hinges. Figure 58. Remove the hinges Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...