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Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9, Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9, Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9,
Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9I, and Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9

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  • Page 1 Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo LOQ 15AHP9, Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9, Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9, Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9I, and Lenovo LOQ 15IRX9...
  • Page 2 First Edition (November 2023) © Copyright Lenovo 2023.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Remove the battery pack ... Trademarks ....lix Remove the touchpad bracket ..© Copyright Lenovo 2023...
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  • 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...
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  • 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

    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.

  • 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

    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: •...
  • Page 11 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 15 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 16 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER VORSICHT Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 17 VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 18 VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • 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

    • 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 • Fuses blown by attachment of a non-supported device •...

  • 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. System exploded view © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 30 Table 2. FRU (CRU) categories FRU (CRU) category LCD module Note: The LCD module as a whole is not an FRU, but it contains FRUs as its components. DC-in bracket 2242 Solid-state drive (SSD)* 2280 Solid-state drive (SSD)* System board Type-C bracket Wi-Fi mylar Wi-Fi card...
  • Page 31 Figure 2. LCD exploded view Table 3. FRU (CRU) categories FRU (CRU) category LCD panel Camera board Camera cable EDP cable Removable tape LCD cover Hinges LCD bezel Chapter 3 Identifying FRUs (CRUs)
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  • 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: Handling Thermal Interface Materials

    The table and figure below provide information on the type and quantity of thermal interface materials, as well as the specific areas on the thermal module where these materials should be applied. For LOQ 15AHP9 and LOQ 15ARP9: Area Type...

  • Page 35: Area On The System Board Where Thermal Interface Materials Are Applied

    For LOQ 15IAX9 and LOQ 15IRX9: Area Type Weight Size 7958-SP 15.98 mm × 15.72 mm × 0.25 mm 0.51 g (a+b) 24.89 mm × 12.28 mm × 0.25 mm 7958-SP For LOQ 15IAX9I: Area Type Weight Size 26.44 mm × 12.22 mm × 0.25 mm 7958-SP 0.45 g (a+b) 7958-SP...

  • Page 36: Remove The Lower Case

    Figure 4. Area on the system board where thermal interface materials are applied Note: CPU and GPU die may differ from the looks of Intel and AMD modules. Illustrations are for reference only. Remove the lower case Make sure the computer has been shut down before servicing the computer. Step 1.

  • Page 37: Remove The Battery Pack

    M2 × L4.5 1.85 ± 0.15 kgf-cm M2 × L8.5 1.85 ± 0.15 kgf-cm Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: Lower case Remove the battery pack Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

  • Page 38: Remove The Touchpad Bracket

    Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: Battery pack Remove the touchpad bracket Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 30 “Remove the battery pack” on page 31 Step 1.

  • Page 39: Remove The Dc-In Bracket

    Figure 8. Disconnect and remove the speakers Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement part: Speakers Remove the DC-in bracket Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 30 Step 1.

  • Page 40: Remove The Wi-Fi Card

    Torque M2 × L4 1.85 ± 0.15 kgf-cm Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement part: DC-in bracket Remove the Wi-Fi card Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 30 Step 1.
  • Page 41 Figure 11. Disconnect the antennas, remove one screw and the Wi-Fi card Number of screws Torque Screw specifications M2 × L3 1.85 ± 0.15 kgf-cm Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement parts: Wi-Fi card Wi-Fi mylar Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...

  • Page 42: Remove The 2242 Solid-State Drive (For Selected Models)

    M2 × L3 1.85 ± 0.15 kgf-cm Note: The product supports up to two solid-state drives. Remove both if needed. Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: 2242 solid-state drive Remove the 2280 solid-state drive (for selected models) Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

  • Page 43: Remove The Cmos Battery

    M2 × L3 1.85 ± 0.15 kgf-cm Note: The product supports up to two solid-state drives. Remove both if needed. Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: 2280 solid-state drive Remove the CMOS battery Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

  • Page 44: Remove The Dimm Shielding

    Figure 14. Disconnect the battery pack cable, disconnect the CMOS battery cable, and remove the CMOS battery Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: CMOS battery Remove the DIMM shielding Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

  • Page 45: Remove The Memory Module

    Remove the DIMM shielding. Figure 16. Remove the DIMM shielding Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement part: DIMM shielding Remove the memory module Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

  • Page 46: Remove The Strip Cover

    Open the latches and remove the memory module. Figure 17. Open the latches and remove the memory module Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement part: Memory module Remove the strip cover Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
  • Page 47 1.85 ± 0.15 kgf-cm Step 3. Remove the strip cover. Figure 19. Remove the strip cover Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: Strip cover Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...

  • Page 48: Remove The Thermal Module

    Remove the thermal module Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 30 “Remove the strip cover” on page 40 Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board, peel back the mylar, and disconnect the fan cables from the system board.

  • Page 49: Remove The System Board

    Torque M2 × L4 1.85 ± 0.15 kgf-cm Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement part: Thermal module Remove the system board Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 30 “Remove the DC-in bracket”...
  • Page 50 Figure 22. Peel off four pieces of mylar Step 2. Disconnect the camera cable, speakers cable, keyboard backlight cable, touchpad cable, keyboard cable, and CMOS battery cable from the system board. Then, peel back the mylar that covers the EDP cable. Figure 23.

  • Page 51: Use A Golden Key U1 Tool To Flash-Write Key Id Information

    M2 × L8.5 1.85 ± 0.15 kgf-cm Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement part: System board Use a Golden Key U1 tool to flash-write key id information After replacing the system board and re-assembling the computer, use a pre-made Golden Key U1 tool to start the computer and flash-write the serial number (SN), machine type (MT), product name (PN), and UUID to the new system board.

  • Page 52: Remove The Lcd Module

    “Remove the system board” on page 43 Step 1. Remove the Type-C bracket. Figure 25. Remove the Type-C bracket Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: Type-C bracket Remove the LCD module Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
  • Page 53 Figure 27. Remove four screws, remove the cables from the cable guide, and remove the LCD module Screw specifications Number of screws Torque M2.5 × L3.5 3 ± 0.3 kgf-cm 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 54: Remove The Upper Case (With Keyboard)

    “Remove the system board” on page 43 “Remove the Type-C bracket” on page 45 “Remove the LCD module” on page 46 Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: Upper case (with keyboard) Disassemble the LCD module Before disassembling the LCD module, make sure it has been detached from the upper case assembly.

  • Page 55: Remove The Lcd Panel

    Figure 28. Remove the LCD bezel Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: LCD bezel Remove the LCD panel Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 30 “Remove the LCD module”...

  • Page 56: Remove The Camera Board

    Peel back the mylar, disconnect the EDP cable, and remove the LCD panel. Figure 30. Disconnect the EDP cable and remove the LCD panel Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: LCD panel Remove the camera board Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

  • Page 57: Remove The Camera Cable

    Figure 31. 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 58: Remove The Edp Cable

    Figure 32. Disconnect and remove the camera cable Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement part: Camera cable Remove the EDP cable Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 30 “Remove the LCD module”...

  • Page 59: Remove The Hinges

    Figure 33. 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 hinges Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 30 “Remove the LCD module”...

  • Page 60: Remove The Hinge Caps

    Number of screws Torque M2.5 × L2 3 ± 0.3 kgf-cm Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: Hinges Remove the hinge caps Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

  • Page 61: Remove The Lcd Cover

    Torque M2 × L3 1.85 ± 0.15 kgf-cm Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement part: Hinge caps Remove the LCD cover Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 30 “Remove the LCD module”...
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  • Page 63: Chapter 5. Label Locations

    32 mm x 10 mm Israel/US/CA/TW 20 mm x 10 mm South Africa Malaysia/Indonesia 15 mm x 10 mm Vietnam 10 mm x 9 mm Belarus 40 mm x 8 mm 22 mm x 30 mm India (BIS) © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 64 Table 5. All base cover labels (continued) CO2 offset label 18 mm x 18 mm 16 mm x 22.5 mm OS label Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 65: Trademarks

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

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