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: •...
• 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 • Improper disc insertion or use of an external optical drive •...
CRU list Model: Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML, Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML Touch MT: 81NF, 81V0 Type ac power adapter self-service power cord self-service Chapter 2 General checkout...
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 4. Remove the 10 screws Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 5.5 Step 3. Remove the lower case. Figure 5. Remove the lower case Remove the battery pack Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case”...
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Figure 6. Disconnect the cable Step 2. Remove the 4 screws. Figure 7. Remove the 4 screws Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3 Step 3. Remove the battery pack. Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
Figure 8. Remove the battery pack Remove the memory module Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 33 “Remove the battery pack” on page 34 Step 1. Remove the memory module shielding. Figure 9.
Figure 10. Remove the memory module Remove the M.2 solid-state drive Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 33 “Remove the battery pack” on page 34 Step 1. Remove the screw. Figure 11.
Figure 12. Remove the solid-state drive Remove the Wi-Fi card Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 33 “Remove the battery pack” on page 34 Step 1. Disconnect the cable of the I/O board as shown. Figure 13.
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Figure 14. Remove the Wi-Fi card sponge Step 3. Disconnect the main and auxiliary antenna cables. Figure 15. Disconnect antenna cables Step 4. Remove the screw. Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
Figure 16. Remove the screw Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3 Step 5. Remove the Wi-Fi card by pulling it away from the slot. Figure 17. Remove the Wi-Fi card Remove the heat sink and fan assembly Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case”...
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Figure 18. Disconnect the 2 cables Step 2. Remove the 10 screws. Figure 19. Remove the 10 screws Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3 Step 3. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly. Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
Figure 20. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly Remove the dc-in cable Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed: “Remove the lower case” on page 33 “Remove the battery pack” on page 34 Step 1. Remove the 2 screws, and then open the hinge. Figure 21.
Figure 22. Disconnect the cable Step 3. Use a prying tool to remove the dc-in cable from the upper case. CAUTION: Do not pull the cable directly. Figure 23. Remove the dc-in cable Remove the speakers Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case”...
Figure 24. Disconnect the 2 cables Step 2. Carefully remove the speakers off the piles. Figure 25. Remove the speakers Remove the fingerprint board Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 33 “Remove the battery pack”...
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Figure 26. Disconnect the cable Step 2. Remove the screw. Figure 27. Remove the screw Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3 Step 3. Remove the fingerprint board and its bracket. Figure 28. Remove the fingerprint board and its bracket Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
Remove the touchpad assembly Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. Also make sure the cables connecting the touchpad assembly to the system board have been disconnected. “Remove the lower case” on page 33 “Remove the battery pack” on page 34 Step 1.
Figure 31. Remove the touchpad assembly Remove the I/O board Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 33 “Remove the battery pack” on page 34 Step 1. Disconnect the cable of the I/O board as shown. Figure 32.
Figure 33. Remove the 3 screws Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3 M2.5 x 4.5 Step 3. Remove the I/O board. Figure 34. Remove the I/O board Remove the system board Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case”...
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“Remove the speakers” on page 43 “Remove the fingerprint board” on page 44 “Remove the touchpad assembly” on page 46 Step 1. Disconnect the cable. Figure 35. Disconnect the cable Step 2. Remove the 3 screws. Figure 36. Remove the 3 screws Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3...
Figure 37. Remove the system board Remove the upper case(with keyboard) Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 33 “Remove the battery pack” on page 34 “Remove the Wi-Fi card” on page 38 Step 1.
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Figure 39. Remove the 4 screws Screw specifications Number of screws M2.5 x 4.5 Step 3. Open the hinges. Figure 40. Open the hinges Step 4. Remove the upper case from the LCD module in the direction shown. Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
LCD module, make sure it has been detached from the upper case. Refer to “Remove the upper case(with keyboard)” on page 50 for instructions. There are two different types of LCD module for Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14: the Bezel LCD module and the Glass LCD module. Some disassembling steps differ between the two modules.
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Figure 43. Remove the hinge cover for the Glass LCD module Step 2. This step differs between the Bezel LCD module and the Glass LCD module. For the Bezel LCD module, insert your fingernails under the lower inner side of the LCD bezel and then carefully pull the LCD bezel outwards.
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Figure 45. Remove the strip cover for the Glass LCD module Step 3. Pull the two removable tapes (located on left and right edges under the LCD panel) downwards steadily. With the bottom edge as an axis, lift up the top edge of the LCD panel. CAUTION: Do not remove the LCD panel at this step.
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Figure 47. Pull the two removable tapes for the Glass LCD module Step 4. This step differs between the Bezel LCD module and the Glass LCD module. For the Bezel LCD module, carefully disconnect the LCD cable at the back side of the LCD panel, and then remove the LCD panel.
Figure 49. Remove the LCD panel for the Glass LCD module Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3 Remove the hinges and the LCD cable Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 33 “Remove the battery pack”...
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Step 2. Remove the hinges. Figure 51. Remove the hinges Step 3. Disconnect the LCD cable. Figure 52. Disconnect the LCD cable Step 4. Remove the LCD cable. Figure 53. Remove the LCD cable Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
Remove the camera and microphone board Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 33 “Remove the battery pack” on page 34 “Remove the Wi-Fi card” on page 38 “Remove the upper case(with keyboard)” on page 50 “Remove the LCD panel”...
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Step 3. Remove the microphone board. CAUTION: The microphone board is fragile and easily-bent. Remove it with care. Figure 56. Remove the microphone board Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
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Table 5. All base cover labels (continued) INDIA BIS LABEL INDIA 30 mm x 22 mm Korea KCC label Korea 50 mm x 43 mm TW vision warning label Taiwan 70 mm x 10 mm 20 mm x 10 mm South Africa label South Africa 15 mm x 10 mm...
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