Lenovo ThinkPad T530i Laptop Hardware Maintenance Manual PDF

Hardware Maintenance Manual

ThinkPad T530, T530i, and W530

Note

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under Appendix A Notices on page 117.

Fourth Edition (December 2014)

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Contents

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Chapter 1. Safety information. . . . . . 1 General safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety inspection guide . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Grounding requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety notices (multilingual translations) . . . . . . 4 Laser compliance statements (multilingual translations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Chapter 2. Important service information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Strategy for replacing FRUs . . . . . . . . . 27

Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive, a solid state drive, or an mSATA solid state drive . . 27 Important notice for replacing a system board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 How to use error codes . . . . . . . . . 28

Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Product definition. . . . . . . . . . . . 28 FRU identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Chapter 3. General checkout . . . . . 31 What to do first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Checkout guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Lenovo Solution Center . . . . . . . . . 32 Quick test programs. . . . . . . . . . . 32 UEFI diagnostic program . . . . . . . . . 33 Bootable diagnostic programs. . . . . . . 33

Power system checkout . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Checking the ac power adapter . . . . . . 34 Checking operational charging . . . . . . 35 Checking the battery pack . . . . . . . . 35 Checking the backup battery . . . . . . . 36

Chapter 4. Related service information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Restoring the factory contents by using the product Recovery Disc Set . . . . . . . . . . 37 Using the Windows recovery programs on the Windows 8 operating system . . . . . . . . . 38 Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Power-on password . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Hard disk password . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Supervisor password . . . . . . . . . . 41 How to remove the power-on password . . . 41 How to remove the hard disk password . . . 42

Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Screen blank mode (for the Windows 7 operating system only) . . . . . . . . . . 42 Sleep mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Hibernation mode . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Symptom-to-FRU index . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Numeric error codes . . . . . . . . . . 44 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Beep symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 No-beep symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . 46 LCD-related symptoms . . . . . . . . . 46 Intermittent problems . . . . . . . . . . 47 Undetermined problems . . . . . . . . . 47

Chapter 5. Installing and configuring RAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Supported RAID levels . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Configuring the system UEFI BIOS to enable embedded SATA RAID functionality . . . . . . 49 Creating RAID volumes . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Deleting RAID volumes . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Chapter 6. Status indicators . . . . . 51

Chapter 7. Fn key combinations . . . 55

Chapter 8. Locations . . . . . . . . . 57 Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Front view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Locating FRUs and CRUs . . . . . . . . . . 58 Major FRUs and CRUs. . . . . . . . . . 60 LCD FRUs and CRUs . . . . . . . . . . 62 Miscellaneous kits and other FRUs . . . . . 63

Looking up FRU information . . . . . . . . . 63

Chapter 9. FRU replacement notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Screw notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Retaining serial numbers. . . . . . . . . . . 66

Restoring the serial number of the system unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Retaining the UUID . . . . . . . . . . . 67

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Reading or writing the ECA information . . . 67

Chapter 10. Removing or replacing a FRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 General guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Before servicing ThinkPad T530, T530i, and W530 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 1010 Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 1020 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or blank bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 1030 Memory module slot cover. . . . . . . . 72 1040 Memory module (bottom slot) . . . . . . 73 1050 Hard disk drive or solid state drive. . . . . 74 1060 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 1070 Memory module (upper slot) . . . . . . . 79 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN . . 80 1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or mSATA solid state drive . . . . . . . . . . . 82 1100 ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard . . 86 1110 Keyboard bezel assembly . . . . . . . . 87 1120 Bluetooth daughter card . . . . . . . . 90

1130 Backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 1140 Smart card, dummy smart card and spacer . 92 1150 Speaker assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 93 1160 Thermal fan assembly . . . . . . . . . 94 1170 Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 1180 LCD unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 1190 Base cover assembly . . . . . . . . . . 101 1200 I/O sub card . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 1210 System board assembly and magnesium structure frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 2010 LCD bezel assembly . . . . . . . . . . 108 2020 LED sub card . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 2030 Integrated camera . . . . . . . . . . . 110 2040 LCD cable, camera cable, LCD panel, and hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 2050 Antenna kit and LCD rear cover assembly . . 114

Appendix A. Notices. . . . . . . . . 117 Electronic emission notices. . . . . . . . . . 118 Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

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About this manual

This manual contains service and reference information for the following ThinkPad products.

ThinkPad T530 and T530i

Machine type (MT) 2359, 2392, 2393, 2394, 2429, 2430, and 2434

ThinkPad W530

MT 2436, 2438, 2439, 2441, 2447, 2449, and 2463

Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems.

Important: This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with ThinkPad products. 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 27.

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Chapter 1. Safety information

This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to be familiar with before you service a ThinkPad notebook computer. General safety on page 1 Electrical safety on page 2 Safety inspection guide on page 3 Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge on page 3 Grounding requirements on page 4 Safety notices (multilingual translations) on page 4 Laser compliance statements (multilingual translations) on page 18

General safety Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after maintenance.

When lifting any heavy object:

1. Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping.

2. Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet.

3. Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you attempt to lift.

4. Lift by standing or by pushing up with your leg muscles; this action removes the strain from the muscles in your back. Do not attempt to lift any object that weighs more than 16 kg (35 lb) or that you think is too heavy for you.

Do not perform any action that causes hazards to the customer, or that makes the equipment unsafe.

Before you start the machine, make sure that other service technicians and the customer's personnel are not in a hazardous position.

Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place, away from all personnel, while you are servicing the machine.

Keep your toolcase away from walk areas so that other people will not trip over it.

Do not wear loose clothing that can be trapped in the moving parts of a machine. Make sure that your sleeves are fastened or rolled up above your elbows. If your hair is long, fasten it.

Insert the ends of your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it with a nonconductive clip, about 8 centimeters (3 inches) from the end.

Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for your clothing, because metal objects are good electrical conductors.

Wear safety glasses when you are hammering, drilling, soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using solvents, or working in any other conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes.

After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Replace any safety device that is worn or defective.

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.

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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.

Many customers have, near their equipment, rubber floor mats that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges. Do not use this type of mat to protect yourself from electrical shock.

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.

Disconnect all power before: Performing a mechanical inspection Working near power supplies Removing or installing main units

Before you start to work on the machine, unplug the power cord. If you cannot unplug it, ask the customer to power off the wall box that supplies power to the machine, and to lock the wall box in the off position.

If you need to work on a machine that has exposed electrical circuits, observe the following precautions: Ensure that another person, familiar with the power-off controls, is near you. That person must be

there to switch off the power, if necessary. Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment; keep the other hand in your

pocket or behind your back.

CAUTION: An electrical shock can occur only when there is a complete circuit. By observing the above rule, you may prevent a current from passing through your body.

When using testers, set the controls correctly and use the approved probe leads and accessories for that tester.

Stand on suitable rubber mats (obtained locally, if necessary) to insulate you from grounds such as metal floor strips and machine frames.

Observe the special safety precautions when you work with very high voltages. Instructions for these precautions are in the safety sections of maintenance information. Use extreme care when measuring high voltages.

Regularly inspect and maintain your electrical hand tools for safe operational condition.

Do not use worn or broken tools and testers.

Never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit. First, check that it has been powered off.

Always look carefully for possible hazards in your work area. Examples of these hazards are moist floors, nongrounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds.

Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror. The surface is conductive; such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage.

Do not service the following parts with the power on: Power supply units Pumps Blowers and fans Motor generators Units similar to those listed above

This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.

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If an electrical accident occurs: Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. Switch off power. Send another person to get medical aid.

Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to protect users and service technicians from injury. This guide addresses only those items. You should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide.

If any unsafe conditions are present, you must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and whether you can continue without first correcting the problem.

Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present:

Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can cause serious or fatal electrical shock)

Explosive hazards, such as a damaged CRT face or a bulging capacitor

Mechanical hazards, such as loose or missing hardware

To determine whether there are any potentially unsafe conditions, use the following checklist at the beginning of every service task. Begin the checks with the power off, and the power cord disconnected.

Checklist:

1. Check exterior covers for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges).

2. Turn off the computer. Disconnect the power cord.

3. Check the power cord for:

a. A third-wire ground connector in good condition. Use a meter to measure third-wire ground continuity for 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.

4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries.

5. Remove the cover.

6. Check for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-ThinkPad 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.

8. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables.

9. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with.

Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in charge between objects. Protect against ESD damage by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the work mat, and the person handling the part are all at the same charge.

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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.

Avoid contact with other people.

Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on your body.

Prevent the part from touching your clothing. Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when you are wearing a wrist strap.

Use a grounded work mat to provide a static-free work surface. The mat is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices.

Select a grounding system, such as those listed below, to provide protection that meets the specific service requirement.

Note: The use of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage is desirable but not necessary.

Attach the ESD ground clip to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground.

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. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician.

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Chapter 2. Important service information

This chapter presents the following important service information that applies to all machine types supported by this manual: Strategy for replacing FRUs on page 27

Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive, a solid state drive, or an mSATA solid state drive on page 27 Important notice for replacing a system board on page 28 How to use error codes on page 28

Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV on page 28 Product definition on page 28 FRU identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV products on page 29

Important: Advise customers to contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center if they need any assistance in

obtaining or installing any software fixes, drivers, and UEFI BIOS downloads. Telephone numbers for Lenovo Support are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone

System disassembly and reassembly videos that show the FRU removal or replacement procedures for the Lenovo authorized service technicians are available at: http://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/ion/

Strategy for replacing FRUs Before replacing parts:

Make sure that all software fixes, drivers, and UEFI BIOS downloads are installed before replacing any FRUs listed in this manual.

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.

Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs:

If you are instructed to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you continue.

Some computers have both a processor board and a system board. If you are instructed to replace either the processor board or the system board, and replacing one of them does not correct the problem, reinstall that board, and then replace the other one.

If an adapter or a device consists of more than one FRU, any of the FRUs might be the cause of the error. Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one, to see if the symptoms change. Replace only the FRU that changed the symptoms.

Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive, a solid state drive, or an mSATA solid state drive Always try to run a low-level format operation before replacing a hard disk drive or a solid state drive. This will cause all customer data on the hard disk drive or solid state drive to be lost. Be sure that the customer has a current backup of the data before you perform this task.

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Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are servicing might have been changed. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can be overwritten.

If the computer is shipped with both an mSATA solid state drive and a hard disk drive, the mSATA solid state drive is used for the cache function and to support the Intel Rapid Start Technology. We recommend that users do not replace the mSATA solid-state drive by themselves. Otherwise, the cache function will not work and the Intel Rapid Start Technology cannot be used any more.

Attention: 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 how to partition an mSATA solid-state drive, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/msata-fru.

Important notice for replacing a system board Some components mounted on a system board are very sensitive. Improper handling of a system board can cause damage to those components, and may cause a system malfunction.

Attention: When handling a system board:

Do not drop a system board or apply any excessive force to it.

Avoid rough handling of any kind.

Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset.

How to use error codes Use the error codes displayed on the screen to diagnose failures. If more than one error code is displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first error code. Whatever causes the first error code may also cause false error codes. If no error code is displayed, see whether the error symptom is listed in the Symptom-to-FRU Index for the computer you are servicing.

Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV

Product definition

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 (Example: 1829-CTO).

Custom Model Variant (CMV)

This is a unique configuration that has been negotiated between Lenovo and the customer. A unique 4-digit MT and 3-digit model is provided to the customer to place orders (Example: 1829-W15). A CMV is a special bid offering. Therefore, it is NOT generally announced.

The MTM portion of the machine label is the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = CTO (Example: 1829-CTO). The PRODUCT ID portion of the machine label is the 4-digit MT and 3-digit CMV model (Example: 1829-W15).

eSupport will show both the CTO and CMV machine type models (Example: 1829-CTO and 1829-W15 will be found on the eSupport site.)

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General Announce Variant (GAV)

This is a standard model (fixed configuration). GAVs are announced and offered to all customers. The MTM portion of the machine label is a 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = a fixed part number, not CTO (Example: 1829-F1U). Also, eSupport will list these products under the same fixed model number.

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. All CTO and CMV products are loaded under the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = CTO (example: 1829-CTO). GAVs are loaded under the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = a fixed part number, not CTO (example: 1829-F1U).

To identify the major FRUs for a product, do the following:

1. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support

2. Click Warranty & Services.

3. Click Check Warranty Status.

4. On the Warranty Status Lookup page, click Parts Lookup.

5. Type your machine type and serial number, and then click Submit.

eSupport also can be used to view the general 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. Click Parts & Accessories.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen to select product.

4. Click Products and Parts Detail.

5. On the PRODUCT AND PARTS DETAIL page, click the Parts Detail tab to view the FRU list.

Note: The FRU list is a general list of components and does not contain specific model information.

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Chapter 3. General checkout

This chapter presents following information: What to do first on page 31 Checkout guide on page 32 Power system checkout on page 34

Before you go to the checkout guide, be sure to read the following important notes.

Important:

Only certified trained personnel should service the computer.

Before replacing any FRU, read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs.

When you replace FRUs, it is recommended to use new nylon-coated screws.

Be extremely careful during such write operations as copying, saving, or formatting. Drives in the computer that you are servicing sequence might have been altered. If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might be overwritten.

Replace a FRU only with another FRU of the correct model. When you replace a FRU, make sure that the model of the machine and the FRU part number are correct by referring to the FRU parts list on the Web page http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup.

A FRU should not be replaced because of a single, unreproducible failure. Single failures can occur for a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. If you suspect that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. If the error does not recur, do not replace the FRU.

Be careful not to replace a nondefective FRU.

What to do first When you return a FRU, you must include the following information in the parts exchange form or parts return form that you attach to it: 1. Name and phone number of service technician 2. Date of service 3. Date on which the machine failed 4. Date of purchase 5. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on the display, and beep symptoms 6. Procedure index and page number in which the failing FRU was detected 7. Failing FRU name and part number 8. Machine type, model number, and serial number 9. Customer's name and address

Note: During the warranty period, the customer may be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by the customer. Following is a list of some common items that are not covered under warranty and some symptoms that might indicate that the system was subject to stress beyond normal use.

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

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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 PC Card or the installation of an incompatible card Improper disc insertion or use of an optical drive Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard Use of an incorrect ac power adapter on laptop products

The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: Missing parts might be a symptom of unauthorized service or modification. Check for obvious damage to a hard disk drive. If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, the hard

disk drive might have been dropped or subject to excessive force.

Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad notebook computer.

Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only ThinkPad products. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to false indications of errors and invalid system responses.

1. Identify the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

2. Verify the symptoms. Try to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation.

Lenovo Solution Center The Lenovo Solution Center program enables you to troubleshoot and resolve computer problems. It combines diagnostic tests, system information collection, security status, and support information, along with hints and tips for maximum system performance.

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.

For more information about the Lenovo Solution Center program, refer to the help information system of the program.

Quick test programs You can run quick test programs to troubleshoot and resolve computer problems, especially when the computer does not have the Lenovo Solution Center program installed.

Lenovo provides the following quick test programs:

Lenovo Hard Drive Quick Test: Use this program to troubleshoot and resolve internal storage problems.

Lenovo Memory Quick Test: Use this program to troubleshoot and resolve memory module problems.

The quick test programs are applicable on the following operating systems:

Microsoft Windows 8

Microsoft Windows 7

Microsoft Windows XP

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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. Go to the C:\SWTOOLS\ldiag directory.

2. Double-click the gui_lsc_lite.exe file.

3. When the User Account Control window opens, click Yes.

4. Select the device class to be tested.

5. Select the devices to be tested.

6. Select the test to be performed.

7. Follow the instructions on the screen to start the test. When a problem is detected, information messages are displayed. Refer to the messages to troubleshoot the problem.

UEFI diagnostic program A UEFI diagnostic program is preinstalled on the computer. It enables you to test memory modules and internal storage devices, view system information, and check and recover bad sectors on internal storage devices.

To run the UEFI diagnostic program, do the following:

1. Turn on the computer. If the computer cannot be turned on, go to Power system checkout on page 34, and check the power sources. If an error code is displayed, go to for error code descriptions and troubleshooting hints.

2. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F10 key. The main screen of the UEFI diagnostic program is displayed.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen to use the program.

The options on the main screen are as follows:

Table 1. Items on the main screen of the UEFI diagnostic program

Tests Tools

Quick Memory Test Quick Storage Device Test Exit Application

System Information Recover Bad Sectors Tool

Bootable diagnostic programs If the computer you are servicing is not installed with the UEFI diagnostic program, you can download a bootable diagnostic program from the Lenovo Support Web site. The bootable diagnostic programs enable you to test computer memory and internal storage devices, view system information, and check and recover the internal storage devices. To use the bootable diagnostic programs, you can create a bootable diagnostic medium on a USB device or CD.

To create a bootable diagnostic medium, do the following:

1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/diags.

2. Click Lenovo Bootable Diagnostics.

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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. Attach the USB device to the computer.

2. Turn on the computer. If the computer cannot be turned on, go to Power system checkout on page 34, and check the power sources. If an error code is displayed, go to for error code descriptions and troubleshooting hints.

3. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. When the Boot Menu window opens, release the F12 key.

4. Use the arrow keys to select USB HDD and then press Enter. The diagnostic program will be launched automatically.

5. Follow the instructions on the screen to use the diagnostic program.

If you have created the bootable diagnostic medium on a CD, do the following:

1. Turn on the computer. If the computer cannot be turned on, go to Power system checkout on page 34, and check the power sources. If an error code is displayed, go to for error code descriptions and troubleshooting hints.

2. Insert the CD into the optical drive.

3. Restart the computer.

4. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. When the Boot Menu window opens, release the F12 key.

5. Use the arrow keys to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and then press Enter. The diagnostic program will be launched automatically.

6. Follow the instructions on the screen to use the diagnostic program.

Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 3. Connect the ac adapter. 4. Check that power is supplied when you turn on the computer. 5. Turn off the computer. 6. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on the computer.

If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one of the following power supply checkouts: Checking the ac power adapter on page 34 Checking operational charging on page 35 Checking the battery pack on page 35 Checking the backup battery on page 36

Checking the ac power adapter If you computer fails only when the ac power adapter is used, use the instructions in this topic.

If the power problem occurs only when the docking station or the port replicator is used, replace the docking station or the port replicator.

If the power-on indicator does not turn on, check the power cord of the ac power adapter for correct continuity and installation.

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If the computer does not charge during operation, go to Checking operational charging on page 35.

To check the ac adapter, do the following: 1. Unplug the ac adapter cable from the computer. 2. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the ac adapter cable. See the following illustration:

Pin Voltage (V dc)

1 +20

2 0

3 Ground 1

2

3

(20V)

Note: Output voltage across pin 2 of the ac power adapter might differ from the one you are servicing. 3. If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac adapter. 4. If the voltage is acceptable, replace the system board.

Note: Noise from the ac adapter does not always indicate a defect.

Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges correctly during operation, do the following:

Note: Before you begin, install a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining in the computer.

1. If the battery status indicator does not turn on, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature.

2. Reinstall the battery pack.

3. If the indicator still does not turn on, replace the battery pack.

4. If the indicator still does not turn on, replace the system board. Otherwise, refer to Checking the battery pack on page 35 to check the original battery pack.

Checking the battery pack The battery status icon in the Windows notification area displays the percentage of battery power remaining.

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.

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. Turn off the computer and disconnect the ac power adapter. 2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). The

correct voltage are shown in the following table.

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Terminal Voltage (V dc)

1 + 0 to + 12.6

7 Ground (-)

1(+) 2(+)

3 4 5 6(-) 7(-)

3. Measure the resistance between battery terminals 5 and 7. The resistance must be 4 to 30 K . If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack.

4. Depending on the voltage that you measure, do one of the following:

If the voltage is less than +11.0 V dc, recharge the battery pack. If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery pack.

If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, discharge the battery pack until the voltage becomes less than +11.0 V dc and then recharge the battery pack. If the voltage still is less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery pack.

Note: Recharging will take at least three hours, even if the battery status indicator does not turn on. 5. Replace the system board if the new battery pack is not charged.

Checking the backup battery Do the following:

1. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it.

2. Turn the computer upside down.

3. Remove the battery pack (see 1010 Battery pack on page 70).

4. Remove the backup battery (see 1130 Backup battery on page 91).

5. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. See the following illustration.

Wire Voltage (V dc)

Red +2.5 to +3.2

Black Ground

If the voltage is correct, replace the system board.

If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery.

If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board.

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Chapter 4. Related service information

This chapter presents following information: Restoring the factory contents by using the product Recovery Disc Set on page 37 Passwords on page 40 Power management on page 42 Symptom-to-FRU index on page 43

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. In this case, the customer must use the Recovery Disc Set to recover the tablet. Order the Recovery Disc Set and the drive at the same time so that the customer can restore the tablet to the factory default settings by using the Recovery Disc Set after the new drive is installed. For information about which discs to order, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup.

Depending on the model, the number of recovery discs included in the Recovery Disc Set differs. To restore the factory contents by using the product Recovery Disc Set, do the following:

Notes:

During the recovery process, all data on the drive will be deleted. If possible, copy any important data or personal files that you want to keep onto removable media or a network drive before you start the recovery process.

The recovery process takes one to two hours to complete. The length of time depends on the method you use. If you use product Recovery Disc Set, the recovery process takes about two hours.

1. Connect an external CD/DVD drive.

2. Make the CD/DVD drive the first startup device in the startup sequence using the following procedure:

a. Open the ThinkPad Setup program and select Startup Boot.

b. Select the CD/DVD drive as the 1st Boot Device.

3. Insert the bootable recovery disc into the CD/DVD drive.

4. Start the computer from the external CD/DVD drive.

5. When promoted, select your language and click Next.

6. Read the license and accept the terms and conditions. Then follow the instructions on the screen.

7. If the Recovery Disc Set contains a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it when prompted and click Yes.

Note: Not all Recovery Disc Sets come with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. If there is a Supplemental Recovery Disc, it will be clearly marked as such.

8. When all of the data has been copied from the last disc in the set and has been processed, remove the external CD/DVD drive and restart the computer. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish the recovery.

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.

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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. Press F10 to save changes and exit the ThinkPad Setup program.

Note: After restoring a drive to the factory default settings, you might need to reinstall some device drivers.

Using the Windows recovery programs on the Windows 8 operating system This section provides information about the recovery solutions for the Windows 8 operating system.

A Windows recovery image is preinstalled in the recovery partition on your computer. The Windows recovery image enables you to refresh your computer, or reset your computer to the factory default settings.

You can create recovery media as backups or replacement for the Windows recovery image. With the recovery media, you can troubleshoot and fix the problems on your computer even if you cannot start the Windows 8 operating system. It is recommended that you create recovery media as early as possible. For more information, see Using recovery media on page 39.

Refreshing the computer

If your computer does not perform well and the problem might be caused by a recently installed program, you can refresh your computer without losing your personal files or changing your settings.

Attention: If you refresh your computer, the programs that came with your computer and the programs that you installed from Windows Store will be reinstalled, but all other programs will be removed.

To refresh your computer, do the following:

1. Move your cursor to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. Click Settings Change PC settings General.

2. In the Refresh your PC without affecting your files section, click Get started.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen to refresh your computer.

Resetting the computer to the factory default settings

If you want to recycle your computer or just start over, you can reset your computer to the factory default settings. Resetting the computer will reinstall the operating system, reinstall all the programs that came with your computer, and reset all the settings to the factory default settings.

Attention: If you reset the computer to the factory default settings, all your personal files and settings will be deleted. To avoid data loss, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep.

To reset your computer to the factory default settings, do the following:

1. Move your cursor to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. Click Settings Change PC settings General.

2. In the Remove everything and reinstall Windows section, click Get started. Then click Next to confirm the operation.

3. Depending on your needs, do one of the following:

To perform a quick format, click Just remove my files to start the process. The process will take several minutes.

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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.

To use the advanced startup options, do the following:

1. Move your cursor to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. Click Settings Change PC settings General.

2. In the Advanced startup section, click Restart now Troubleshoot Advanced options.

3. Select a desired startup option, then follow the instructions on the screen.

Recovering your computer from the Windows recovery environment

The Windows recovery environment on your computer operates independently from the Windows 8 operating system. If the Windows 8 operating system fails to start, you still can use the Windows recovery environment to troubleshoot and fix problems.

The Windows recovery environment starts automatically in the case of two consecutive failed boots.

To manually start the Windows recovery environment, turn on or restart the computer. Before the Windows 8 operating system starts, repeatedly press the F11 key. The Windows recovery environment starts.

To use the Windows recovery environment, do the following:

Note: Ensure that your computer is connected to ac power.

1. Select a preferred language and then select a preferred keyboard layout.

2. Click Troubleshoot to display the optional recovery solutions.

3. 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.

Creating and using recovery media

You can create recovery media as backups for the Windows recovery environment and the Windows recovery image. If you cannot start the computer, you can use recovery media to troubleshoot and fix the problems on your computer.

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 8 GB of storage. The required USB capacity depends on the size of the recovery image.

Attention: Creating recovery media will delete anything stored on the USB drive. To avoid data loss, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep.

To create recovery media, do the following:

Note: Ensure that your computer is connected to ac power.

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1. Move your cursor to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms, and click Search.

2. Type recovery in the Search field and click Settings. Then click Create a recovery drive.

3. Click Yes in the User Account Control window to allow the Recovery Media Creator program to start.

4. Ensure that you select the Copy the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive. option. Then click Next.

Important: If you clear the Copy the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive. option, you will create recovery media without the recovery partition content. You still can start the computer from the recovery media, but you might be unable to recover your computer if the recovery partition on your computer is damaged.

5. Connect a proper USB drive then click Next.

6. Click Create in the Recovery Drive window. The creation of the recovery media starts.

7. When the creation of the recovery media finishes, do one of the following:

To keep the recovery partition on your computer, click Finish.

To delete the recovery partition on your computer, click Delete the recovery partition.

Attention: If you delete the recovery partition on your computer, do keep the recovery media in a safe place. The Windows recovery image will not be stored in your computer anymore, and you will need the recovery media to refresh or reset your computer.

8. Remove the USB drive. The recovery media are created successfully.

Using recovery media

If you cannot start your computer, or if you cannot start the Windows recovery image on your computer, use recovery media to recover your computer.

To use recovery media, do the following:

Note: Ensure that your computer is connected to ac power.

1. Turn on or restart the computer. Before the Windows operating system starts, repeatedly press the F12 key. The Boot Menu window opens.

2. Select the recovery drive as the boot device.

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 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.

If any of these passwords has been set, a prompt for it will be displayed on the screen whenever the computer is turned on. The computer does not start until the password is entered.

Note: If only a supervisor password is set, the password prompt will not be displayed when the operating system is started.

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Power-on password A power-on password (POP) protects the system from being powered on by an unauthorized person. The password must be entered before an operating system can be booted. For how to remove the POP, see How to remove the power-on password on page 41.

Hard disk password There are two hard disk passwords:

User hard disk password - for the user

Master hard disk password - for the system administrator, who can use it to get access to the hard disk even if the user has changed the user hard disk password.

Note: There are two modes for the hard disk password: User only and Master + User. The Master + User mode requires two hard disk passwords; the system administrator enters both in the same operation. The system administrator then provides the user hard disk password to the system user.

Attention: If the user hard disk password has been forgotten, check whether a master hard disk password has been set. 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. The hard disk drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee.

For instructions on how to remove the hard disk password, see How to remove the hard disk password on page 42.

Supervisor password A supervisor password protects the system information stored in the ThinkPad Setup program. The user must enter the supervisor password in order to get access to the ThinkPad Setup program and change the system configuration.

Attention: If the supervisor password has been forgotten and cannot be made available to the service technician, there is no service procedure to reset the password. The system board must be replaced for a scheduled fee.

How to remove the power-on password To remove the power-on password that you have forgotten, do one of the following:

(A) If no supervisor password has been set, do the following to remove the power-on password:

1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the ac power adapter.

2. Remove the battery pack. See 1010 Battery pack on page 70.

3. Remove the backup battery. See 1130 Backup battery on page 91.

4. Connect the ac power adapter. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. The POP has been removed.

5. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack.

(B) If a supervisor password has been set and is known to the service technician, do the following to remove the power-on password:

1. Turn on the computer.

2. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, immediately press F1.

3. Type the supervisor password to enter the ThinkPad Setup program.

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4. Select Security.

5. Select Password.

6. Select Power-On Password.

7. Type the current supervisor password in the Enter Current Password field. Then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice.

8. In the Changes have been saved window, press Enter.

9. Press F10 to save changes and exit the ThinkPad Setup program.

How to remove the hard disk password Attention: If User only mode is selected and the user hard disk password has been forgotten and cannot be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset the user hard disk password, or to recover data from the hard disk drive. 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.

To remove a user hard disk password that has been forgotten, when the supervisor password and the master hard disk password are known, do the following:

1. Turn on the computer.

2. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, immediately press F1 to enter the ThinkPad Setup program.

3. Select Security.

4. Select Password.

5. Select Hard-disk x password where x is the letter of the hard disk drive. A pop-up window opens.

6. Select Master HDP, where HDP stands for hard disk password.

7. Type the current master hard disk password in the Enter Current Password field. Then, leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice.

8. Press F10 to save changes and exit the ThinkPad Setup program. The user hard disk password and the master hard disk password have been removed.

Power management To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, sleep, and hibernation.

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, right-click the battery gauge from the Windows notification area and select Power off display.

To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any key.

Sleep mode When the computer enters sleep mode, the following events occur in addition to what occurs in screen blank mode: The LCD is powered off. The hard disk drive is powered off. The microprocessor stops.

To enter sleep mode, press Fn+F4.

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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: Press the Fn key. Open the LCD cover. Turn on the power button.

Also, in either of the following events, the computer automatically returns from sleep mode and resumes operation:

The ring indicator (RI) is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device.

The time set on the resume timer elapses.

Note: The computer does not accept any input immediately after it enters sleep mode. Wait a few seconds before taking any action to reenter operation mode.

Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following occurs:

The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are stored on the hard disk.

The system is powered off.

Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it is docked to the docking station, do not undock it before resuming normal operation. If you do undock it and then try to resume normal operation, you will get an error message, and you will have to restart the system.

To put the computer into hibernation mode, use the Power Manager program to define one of the following actions as the event that causes the system to go into hibernation mode. Then perform the defined action. Closing the lid. Pressing the power button. Pressing Fn+F4.

Also, the computer goes into hibernation mode automatically after a period of inactivity specified in power plan settings

When the power is turned on, the computer returns from hibernation mode and resumes operation. The hibernation file in the boot record on the hard disk drive is read, and system status is restored from the hard disk drive.

Symptom-to-FRU index This section contains following information: Numeric error codes on page 44 Error messages on page 45 Beep symptoms on page 45 No-beep symptoms on page 46 LCD-related symptoms on page 46 Intermittent problems on page 47 Undetermined problems on page 47

The symptom-to-FRU index in this section lists symptoms and errors and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first, in boldface type.

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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.

A numeric error is displayed for each error detected in POST or system operation. In the displays, n can be any number.

If no numeric code is displayed, check the narrative descriptions of symptoms. If the symptom is not described there, go to Intermittent problems on page 47.

Note: For a device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad notebook computers, see the manual for that device.

Numeric error codes Table 2. Numeric error codes

Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence

0177: Bad SVP data, stop POST task. The checksum of the supervisor password in the EEPROM is not correct.

System board

0183: Bad CRC of Security Settings in EFI Variable. Enter ThinkPad Setup. The checksum of the Security settings in the EFI Variable is not correct.

Enter ThinkPad Setup to correct Security settings in the EFI Variable.

0187: EAIA data access error. System board

0188: Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area. The EEPROM checksum is not correct (Block #0,1).

System board

0189: Invalid RFID configuration Information Area. The EEPROM checksum is not correct (Block #4,5).

System board

0190: Critical low-battery error Charge the battery pack. Battery pack

0191: System Security - Invalid Remote Change requested.

Run ThinkPad Setup, and then save the current setting by pressing F10.

System board

0199: System Security - Security password retry count exceeded.

Run ThinkPad Setup, and then save the current setting by pressing F10.

System board

0251: System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used

1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter.

2. Replace the backup battery and run ThinkPad Setup to reset the time and date.

0253: EFI Variable Block Data was destroyed.

0271: Real-Time Clock Error. Check Date and Time settings.

Run ThinkPad Setup to reset the time and date.

1802: Unauthorized network card is plugged in - Power off and remove the mini PCI network card.

Remove Mini PCI network card. System board

1820: More than one external fingerprint reader is attached. Power off and remove all but the reader that you set up within your main operating system.

Remove all but the reader that you set up for the authentication.

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Table 2. Numeric error codes (continued)

Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence

2000: ThinkVantage Active Protection sensor diagnostics failed.

System board

2100: Detection error on HDD0 (Main HDD) 1. Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. Main hard disk drive 3. System board

2101: Detection error on HDD1 (Ultrabay HDD) 1. Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. Ultrabay hard disk drive 3. System board

2102: Detection error on HDD2 (Mini SATA) 1. Reseat the Mini SATA device. 2. Mini SATA device 3. System board

2110: Read error on HDD0 (Main HDD) 1. Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. Main hard disk drive 3. System board

2111: Read error on HDD1 (Ultrabay HDD) 1. Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. Ultrabay hard disk drive 3. System board

2112: Read error on HDD2 (Mini SATA) 1. Reseat the Mini SATA device. 2. Mini SATA device 3. System board

2200: Machine Type and Serial Number are invalid. System board

2201: Machine UUID is invalid. System board

Error messages Table 3. Error messages

Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence

Fan error. 1. Fan 2. Thermal grease 3. System board

Thermal sensing error. System board

The battery installed is not supported by this system and will not charge. Please replace the battery with the correct Lenovo battery for this system. Press the ESC key to continue.

Replace the battery.

Beep symptoms Table 4. Beep symptoms

Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence

Four cycles of four short beeps System board

Five short beeps, pause, and five more short beeps System board

One short beep, pause, three short beeps, pause, three more short beeps, pause, and one short beep

1. Memory module 2. System board

Three short beeps, pause, one short beep, pause, one more short beep, pause, and three short beeps

Remove the installed PCI devices.

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Table 4. Beep symptoms (continued)

Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence

Five short beeps System board

One long and two short beeps System board

No-beep symptoms Table 5. No-beep symptoms

Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence

No beep, power-on indicator on, LCD blank, and no POST.

1. Make sure that every connector is connected tightly and correctly.

2. Memory module 3. System board

No beep, power-on indicator on, and LCD blank during POST.

1. Reseat the memory module.

2. System board

The power-on password prompt appears. A power-on password or a supervisor password is set. Type the password and press Enter.

The hard-disk password prompt appears. A hard-disk password is set. Type the password and press Enter.

LCD-related symptoms Important: The TFT LCD for the notebook computer contains many thin-film transistors (TFTs). The presence of a small number of dots that are missing, discolored, or always lighted is characteristic of TFT 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:

This policy applies to all ThinkPad notebook computers purchased on 1 January, 2008 or later.

Lenovo will not provide warranty replacement if the LCD is within specifications because we cannot guarantee that any replacement LCD will have zero pixel defects.

One pixel consists of R, G, B sub-pixels.

Table 6. LCD-related symptoms

Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence

No beep, power-on indicator on, and a blank LCD during POST.

System board

LCD backlight not working LCD too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. LCD contrast cannot be adjusted.

1. Reseat the LCD connectors. 2. LCD assembly 3. System board

LCD screen unreadable Characters missing pixels Screen abnormal Wrong color displayed

1. See important note for LCD-related symptoms. 2. Reseat all LCD connectors. 3. LCD assembly 4. System board

Horizontal or vertical lines displayed on LCD LCD assembly

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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 that have no defects).

Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.

Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See Power system checkout on page 34.)

1. Turn off the computer. 2. Visually check each FRU for damage. Replace any damaged FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:

a. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Devices attached to the docking station or the port replicator c. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. Battery pack e. Hard disk drive or solid state drive f. External drive or optical drive g. Memory module (Remove all and then install only one memory module) h. Optical disk i. PC Cards

4. Turn on the computer. 5. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time (do not replace a nondefective FRU):

a. System board b. LCD assembly

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Chapter 5. Installing and configuring RAID

This chapter contains the following topics: Supported RAID levels on page 49 Configuring the system UEFI BIOS to enable embedded SATA RAID functionality on page 49 Creating RAID volumes on page 50 Deleting RAID volumes on page 50

Note: When the UEFI BIOS was formatted or the system board was replaced in the RAID-supported models, RAID is enabled by default.

Important notices for setting RAID: Before you install and configure RAID, check the current RAID setting on the computer you are servicing.

This product supports either RAID 0 or RAID 1. Confirm the RAID setting information provided by the customer at first, then proceed with the installation.

To support RAID 0 or RAID 1, the computers you are servicing must be equipped with two rives.

Supported RAID levels The following RAID levels are supported on RAID-supported models:

RAID 0 - Striped disk array

Better performance and no fault tolerance.

RAID 1 - Mirrored disk array

Improved read performance and 100% redundancy.

Configuring the system UEFI BIOS to enable embedded SATA RAID functionality Note: For RAID-supported models, the embedded SATA RAID functionality is enabled by default.

To configure the UEFI BIOS for RAID, do the following:

1. Press F1 to enter the ThinkPad Setup program.

2. Select Config.

3. Select Serial ATA (SATA).

4. Select SATA Controller Mode Option, and then the following options will be displayed:

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.

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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 to enter Configuration Utility is displayed, press Ctr+I.

3. On the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM screen, select Create RAID Volume, and then press Enter.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen to select the RAID level and fill in other fields.

5. Select Create Volume. When a dialog box is displayed, press Y.

Attention: All the existing data stored on the selected drive will be erased while the RAID volume is being created.

6. Exit the configuration utility.

Deleting RAID volumes This topic describes how to use the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM configuration utility to delete RAID volumes.

To delete a RAID volume, do the following:

1. Turn on the computer.

2. When a message Press to enter Configuration Utility is displayed, press Ctr+I.

3. On the Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM screen, select the RAID volume to be deleted, and then press Delete.

4. When a dialog box is displayed, press Y to confirm the deletion of the selected RAID volume.

5. Exit the configuration utility.

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Chapter 6. Status indicators

This chapter presents the system status indicators that show the status of the computer.

1 2 3 4

5

6 7

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Table 7. Status indicators

Indicator Meaning

1 Speaker mute indicator

Orange: The speaker is on mute. To mute or unmute the speakers, press the speaker mute button.

2 Microphone mute indicator

Orange: The microphone is on mute. By default, when the microphone is on mute, none of the recording devices is available.

3 Wireless LAN,WAN, or Bluetooth status indicator

Green: The wireless LAN feature (the IEEE 802.11 b/g standard, 802.11 a/b/g, or 802.11n), wireless WAN feature, or Bluetooth feature is on. Blinking green: Data is being transmitted.

4 Device access status indicator

Blinking green: Data is being read from or written to the hard disk drive, the solid state drive, or the device in the Serial Ultrabay Enhanced bay.

5 Power-on indicator Green: The computer is on and ready to use. This indicator stays lit whenever the computer is on and is not in sleep mode. Slow blinking green: The computer is in sleep mode. Fast blinking green: The computer is entering sleep mode or hibernation mode, or is resuming normal operation.

6 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device status indicator

Green: A Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device is installed and in use. Blinking green: A Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device is being detached. Off: A Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device is ready to be attached or detached.

7 Fingerprint reader status indicator

Green: The fingerprint reader is ready to take fingerprint. Blinking green once: The fingerprint is being authenticated or has been authenticated. Blinking green: The fingerprint reader is ready take fingerprint in power-on authentication state. Blinking amber: The fingerprint could not be authenticated. Steady amber for 15 seconds: The power-on authentication feature is going to be disabled after three bad fingerprint swipes.

8 Color sensor status indicator

Green: The display color calibration has completed. When the computer lid opens, the indicator turns off. Blinking green: Display colors are being calibrated.

9 Battery status indicator

Green: The battery charge level is 80% or more. Blinking green: The battery charge level is between 20% and 80%, and charging is continuing. When the battery charge level reaches 80%, the battery status indicator stops blinking, but the charging might continue until the battery is 100% charged. Slow blinking orange: The battery charge level is between 5% and 20%. Quick blinking orange (0.5 second off every 1.5 seconds): The battery charge level is 5% or less. Fast blinking orange (0.25 second off every 0.5 second): An error has occurred with the battery. Off: The battery is fully charged or detached, or the computer is powered off.

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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.

10 Sleep status indicator

Green: The computer is in sleep mode. Blinking green: The computer is entering sleep mode or hibernation mode, or is resuming normal operation.

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Chapter 7. Fn key combinations

The following table describes the functions of Fn key combinations.

Table 8. Fn key combinations

Key combination Description

Fn+F3 Locks the computer.

Fn+F4 Puts the computer into sleep mode. To resume normal operation, press the Fn key.

Notes:

To use the Fn+F4 key combination, you must have the ThinkPad Power Management driver installed on the computer.

If you want to use the combination to put the computer into hibernation mode, change the power plan settings.

Fn+F5 Enables or disables the built-in wireless networking features and the Bluetooth features. If you press Fn+F5, a list of wireless features is displayed. You can quickly change the power state of each feature in the list.

Notes: If you want to use Fn+F5 to enable or disable the wireless features, the following device drivers must be installed on the computer beforehand: ThinkPad Power Management driver OnScreen Display Utility Wireless device drivers

Fn+F6 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. The following options will be displayed: Computer display only (LCD) Computer display and external monitor (same image) Computer display and external monitor (extended desktop) External monitor only Note: You also can use the Windows+P combination to switch between the computer display and an external monitor.

Fn+F8 The computer display becomes dimmer.

Fn+F9 The computer display becomes brighter.

Fn+F10 Previous track/scene

Fn+F11 Play or pause

Fn+F12 Next track/scene

Fn+Spacebar Controls the keyboard backlight and the ThinkLight light. Press once: Turn on the keyboard backlight to low brightness level. Press again: Adjust the keyboard backlight to high brightness level. Press the third time: Turn off the keyboard backlight and turn on the ThinkLight light. Press the fourth time: Turn off the ThinkLight light. Note: If your computer does not have a backlit keyboard, the Fn+Spacebar combination controls only the ThinkLight light.

Fn+B Has the same function as the Break key on a conventional keyboard.

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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.

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Chapter 8. Locations

This chapter introduces the locations of the computer hardware components.

Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators This topic introduces the locations of the computer controls, connectors, and indicators.

Front view

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1 Status indicators (see Chapter 6 Status indicators on page 51)

12 ExpressCard slot

2 Built-in microphones 13 Fingerprint reader (on some models)

3 Integrated camera 14 Color sensor (on some models)

4 ThinkLight light 15 Touch pad buttons

5 Power button 16 Touch pad

6 Security keyhole 17 TrackPoint buttons

7 RJ-45 Ethernet connector 18 TrackPoint pointing stick

8 Built-in stereo speakers 19 UltraNav pointing device

9 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced deviceor blank bezel 20 Black button

10 Combo audio jack 21 Volume control buttons

11 Media card rader slot

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Rear view 1

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1 Status indicators (see Chapter 6 Status indicators on page 51)

6 USB 3.0 connectors

2 Smart card slot (on some models) 7 Video graphics array (VGA) connector

3 Wireless radio switch 8 Mini DisplayPort connector

4 IEEE 1394 connector 9 ac power connector

5 USB 2.0 connector 10 Always On USB connector

Bottom view 1

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1 Battery pack 5 Memory module slot (bottom)

2 Battery pack latch 6 LCD cover latch

3 Docking connector 7 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced lock latch

4 Solid state drive or hard disk drive slot 8 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced eject latch

Locating FRUs and CRUs This topic introduces the following service parts:

Major FRUs and CRUs on page 60

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LCD FRUs and CRUs on page 62

Miscellaneous kits and other FRUs on page 63

Notes:

Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless otherwise specified.

CRU statement for customers: You can resolve some problems with your product with a replacement part you can install yourself, called a Customer Replaceable Unit or CRU. Some CRUs are designated as self-service CRUs and others are designated as optional-service CRUs. Installation of self-service CRUs is your responsibility. For optional-service CRUs, you can either install the CRU yourself or you can request that a Service Provider installs 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. 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. Click User Guides & Manuals and then follow the on-screen instructions to find the manual for your product. You might be required to return the defective part that is replaced by the CRU. When return is required: (1) return instructions, a prepaid shipping label, and a container will be included with the replacement CRU; and (2) you might be charged for the replacement CRU if Lenovo does not receive the defective CRU within thirty (30) days of your receipt of the replacement CRU. See your Lenovo Limited Warranty documentation for full details.

ThinkPad computers contain the following types of CRUs:

Self-service CRUs: These CRUs unplug or are held by no more than two screws. Examples of these types of CRUs include the ac power adapter, power cord, battery, and hard disk drive. Other self-service CRUs depending on product design might include the memory module, wireless card, keyboard, and palm rest with finger print reader and touchpad.

Optional-service CRUs: These CRUs are isolated parts within the computer that are concealed by an access panel that is typically secured by more than two screws. Once the access panel is removed, the specific CRU is visible.

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Major FRUs and CRUs

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Table 9. Major FRUs and CRUs

No. FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU

1 LCD unit (See LCD FRUs and CRUs on page 62.) No No

2 Palm rest assembly No No

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Table 9. Major FRUs and CRUs (continued)

No. FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU

3 ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard Yes No

4 Speaker assembly No No

5 mSATA solid state drive No No

6 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN No Yes

7 Backup battery No Yes

8 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or blank bezel Yes No

9 Memory module or dummy memory module Yes No

10 I/O sub card No No

11 Battery Yes No

12 Base cover assembly No No

13 Memory module slot cover Yes No

14 Hard disk drive slot cover Yes No

15 Hard disk drive rubber rails or solid state drive spacers Yes No

16 Hard disk drive or solid state drive Yes No

17 System board No No

18 Microprocessor No No

19 Bluetooth daughter card No No

20 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN No Yes

21 Magnesium structure frame No No

22 Thermal fan assembly No No

23 Smart card or dummy smart card No No

24 Keyboard No Yes

25 TrackPoint cap Yes No

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LCD FRUs and CRUs

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8

9

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Table 10. LCD FRUs and CRUs

No. FRU description Self-service CRU

Optional-service CRU

1 liquid crystal display (LCD) bezel assembly No No

2 Integrated camera No No

3 Hinge kit No No

4 LED cable No No

5 Antenna kit No No

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Table 10. LCD FRUs and CRUs (continued)

No. FRU description Self-service CRU

Optional-service CRU

6 LCD rear cover assembly No No

7 LCD cable No No

8 LED sub card No No

9 LCD panel No No

10 Clear plate No No

Important: 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.

Miscellaneous kits and other FRUs Table 11. Miscellaneous kits

FRU descriptions Self-service CRU

Optional service CRU

System board miscellaneous kit: Thermal Pad CPU bracket Insulation Sheet Spec

No No

Base cover miscellaneous kit: Base Cover sub assembly parts which can be removable Spec

No No

System miscellaneous kit: Cable DC-in Cable Smart Card Spacer Smart Card Spacer Smart Card Reader Dymmy Express Card Dymmy Color Sensor Spec

No No

Screw kit: Spec

No No

Tape kit: Spec

No No

Table 12. Other FRUs

FRU descriptions Self-service CRU

Optional service CRU

ac adapter Yes No

Power cord Yes No

Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup.

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Chapter 9. FRU replacement notices

This chapter presents notices related to removing and replacing parts. Read this chapter carefully before replacing any FRU.

CRU statement for customers: You can resolve some problems with your product with a replacement part you can install yourself, called a Customer Replaceable Unit or CRU. Some CRUs are designated as self-service CRUs and others are designated as optional-service CRUs. Installation of self-service CRUs is your responsibility. For optional-service CRUs, you can either install the CRU yourself or you can request that a Service Provider installs 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. 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. Click User Guides & Manuals and then follow the on-screen instructions to find the manual for your product. You might be required to return the defective part that is replaced by the CRU. When return is required: (1) return instructions, a prepaid shipping label, and a container will be included with the replacement CRU; and (2) you might be charged for the replacement CRU if Lenovo does not receive the defective CRU within thirty (30) days of your receipt of the replacement CRU. See your Lenovo Limited Warranty documentation for full details.

Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In the ThinkPad notebook computer, this problem is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that have the following characteristics: They maintain tight connections. They do not easily come loose, even with shock or vibration. They are harder to tighten.

Do the following when you service this machine: Keep the screw kit in your tool bag. For the part number of the screw kit, go to

http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup. It is recommended to use new screws. It is recommended to use each screw only once. Use a torque screwdriver if you have one.

Tighten screws as follows:

Plastic to plastic Turn an additional 90 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the plastic part:

Logic card to plastic Turn an additional 180 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the logic card:

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Torque driver If you have a torque driver, refer to the Torque column in the screw information table for each step. Make sure that you use the correct screw. It is recommended to use new screws for replacements. If

you have a torque screwdriver, tighten all screws firmly to the torque specified in the screw information table for each step.

Ensure torque screw drivers are calibrated correctly following country specifications.

Retaining serial numbers This section includes the following descriptions:

Restoring the serial number of the system unit on page 66 Retaining the UUID on page 67 Reading or writing the ECA information on page 67

Restoring the serial number of the system unit When the computer was manufactured, the EEPROM on the system board was loaded with the serial numbers of the system and all major components. These numbers need to remain the same throughout the life of the computer.

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.

2. From the main menu, select 1. Set system identification.

3. Turn off the computer, and then turn on the computer again.

4. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, press Esc.

5. Select 2. Read S/N data from EEPROM and follow the instructions on the screen. The serial number of each device in your computer is displayed; the serial number of the system unit is listed as follows: 20 Serial number

6. Write down that number.

Note: The serial number of the system unit is also written on the label attached to the bottom of the computer.

After you have replaced the system board, restore the 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.

2. From the main menu, select 1. Set system identification.

3. Turn off the computer, and then turn on the computer again.

4. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, press Esc.

5. Select 1. Add S/N data from EEPROM. Follow the instructions on the screen.

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If the MTM and Product ID numbers differ from each other on the rear label, use what is shown for the Product ID field. See the following example:

MTM on the rear label:

TTTT-CTO S/N SSSSSSS

Product ID on the rear label:

TTTT-MMM (Use this number when setting Serial Number.)

In the example, the Serial Number to be input is 1STTTTMMMSSSSSSS.

Retaining the UUID The Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is a 128-bit number uniquely assigned to your computer at production and stored in the EEPROM of your system board.

The algorithm that generates the number is designed to provide unique IDs until the year A.D. 3400. No two computers in the world have the same number.

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.

2. From the main menu, select 4. Assign UUID. A new UUID is created and written. If a valid UUID already exists, it is not overwritten.

Reading or writing the ECA information Information on Engineering Change Announcements (ECA) are stored in the EEPROM of the system board. The electronic storage of this information simplifies the procedure to check if the ECA has been previously applied to a machine. The machine does not need to be disassembled to check for the ECA application.

To check what ECAs have been previously applied to the machine, use the ECA Information Read/Write function on the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key.

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 read the ECA information, select 2. Read ECA/rework number from EEPROM and follow the instructions on the screen; To read box build date, select 5. Read box build date from EEPROM, and follow the instructions on the screen.

After an ECA has been applied to the machine, the EEPROM must be updated to reflect the ECA's application. Use the latest version of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key to update the EEPROM.

Note: Only the ECA number is stored in the EEPROM. The machine type of the ECA is assumed to be the same as the machine type of the machine that had the ECA applied to it.

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 instruction; To write box build date, select 4. Write box build date from EEPROM, and follow the instruction on the screen.

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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.

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Chapter 10. Removing or replacing a FRU

This chapter provides instructions on how to remove or replace a FRU.

CRU statement for customers: You can resolve some problems with your product with a replacement part you can install yourself, called a Customer Replaceable Unit or CRU. Some CRUs are designated as self-service CRUs and others are designated as optional-service CRUs. Installation of self-service CRUs is your responsibility. For optional-service CRUs, you can either install the CRU yourself or you can request that a Service Provider installs 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. 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. Click User Guides & Manuals and then follow the on-screen instructions to find the manual for your product. You might be required to return the defective part that is replaced by the CRU. When return is required: (1) return instructions, a prepaid shipping label, and a container will be included with the replacement CRU; and (2) you might be charged for the replacement CRU if Lenovo does not receive the defective CRU within thirty (30) days of your receipt of the replacement CRU. See your Lenovo Limited Warranty documentation for full details.

General guidelines When removing or replacing a FRU, be sure to observe the following general guidelines:

1. Do not try to service any computer unless you have been trained and certified. An untrained person runs the risk of damaging parts.

2. Before replacing any FRU, review Chapter 9 FRU replacement notices on page 65.

3. Begin by removing any FRUs that have to be removed before replacing the failing FRU. Any such FRUs are listed at the beginning of each FRU replacement procedure. Remove them in the order in which they are listed.

4. Follow the correct sequence in the steps for removing the FRU, as given in the drawings by the numbers in square callouts.

5. When turning a screw, turn it in the direction as given by the arrow in the drawing.

6. When removing the FRU, move it in the direction as given by the arrow in the drawing.

7. To put the new FRU in place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any notes that pertain to replacement. For information about connecting and arranging internal cables, see Chapter 8 Locations on page 57.

8. When replacing a FRU, use the correct screw as shown in the replacement procedure.

DANGER

Before removing any FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables.

Attention:

After replacing a FRU, do not turn on the computer until you have made sure that all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and none are loose inside the computer. Verify this by shaking the computer gently and listening for rattling sounds. Metallic parts or metal flakes can cause electrical short circuits.

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The system board is sensitive to, and can be damaged by, electrostatic discharge. Before touching it, establish personal grounding by touching a ground point with one hand or by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap.

Before servicing ThinkPad T530, T530i, and W530

Removal steps of SIM card

Some models you are servicing might have the SIM card that the customer has installed. If the computer you are servicing has the SIM card installed, remove it before you start the servicing.

To remove the SIM card, you need to remove the battery pack first. See 1010 Battery pack on page 70.

After you finish the servicing, make sure that you insert the card back into the slot firmly.

1010 Battery pack Important notice for replacing a battery pack:

The Lenovo Solution Center programprovides 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 is defective. 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 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.

Removal steps of battery pack

DANGER

Use only the authorized battery specified for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode.

Unlock the battery latch and hold the battery latch in the unlocked position. Then, remove the battery pack.

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1

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 70

Removal steps of Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or blank bezel

Hold the bay lock latch in the unlocked position 1 and slide the bay eject latch 2 . Then, pull out the Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or the blank bezel in the direction shown by the arrow 3 .

3

2 1

Note: For RAID models, to remove the second hard disk drive, you need to remove the screw that secures the second hard disk drive adapter first.

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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque

NA M3 5 mm, flat-head (1) Black 0.392 Nm (4 kgf-cm)

1030 Memory module slot cover For access, remove this FRU: 1010 Battery pack on page 70

Removal steps of memory module slot cover

Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them.

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1 2

1040 Memory module (bottom slot)

For access, remove these FRUs in order: 1010 Battery pack on page 70 1030 Memory module slot cover on page 72

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. Otherwise, the system might not function correctly.

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1

1

2

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: 1010 Battery pack on page 70

Attention:

Do not drop the drive or apply any physical shock to it. The drive is sensitive to physical shock. Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data.

Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all the information on it if possible.

Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is in suspend mode.

Removal steps of hard disk drive or solid state drive

Note: Loosen the screw 1 , but do not remove it.

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1

3

For hard disk drive and rubber rails: 4

4

For solid state drive and spacers: 4

4

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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 70 1030 Memory module slot cover on page 72

Removal steps of keyboard

1. Remove the screws that secure the keyboard.

1

1

Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque

1 M2 14 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)

2. Press the keyboard in the direction shown by the arrow 2 until the front edge of the keyboard is detached from the keyboard bezel.

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3. Lift the keyboard in the direction shown by the arrow 3 , and then detach the connector 4 .

3

4

Installation steps of keyboard

When installing the keyboard, do the following:

1. Attach the keyboard connector 1 .

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1

2. Attach the keyboard and ensure that the keyboard edges a 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.

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Note: Make sure that the front side of the keyboard b is housed firmly.

b

b

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: 1010 Battery pack on page 70 1030 Memory module slot cover on page 72 1060 Keyboard on page 76

Removal steps of memory module (upper slot)

Attention: For ThinkPad W530 models that come with two dummy cards installed, do not replace the dummy cards with memory module. Otherwise, the system might not function correctly.

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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: 1010 Battery pack on page 70 1030 Memory module slot cover on page 72 1060 Keyboard on page 76

Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN

In step 1 , 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.

Note: Some models might have only two antenna cables in step 1 .

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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque

2 M2 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)

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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.

In models with a wireless LAN card that has three antenna connectors, plug the gray cable (MAIN) into the main connector, the black cable (AUX) into the auxiliary connector, and the white cable (3rd) into the last connector,

1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or mSATA solid state drive For access, remove these FRUs in order: 1010 Battery pack on page 70 1030 Memory module slot cover on page 72 1060 Keyboard on page 76

Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (full-size WWAN card)

In step 1 , 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.

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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque

2 M2 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)

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4

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 1 , 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.

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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque

2 M2 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)

4

5

5

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.

Attention:

Do not drop the drive or apply any physical shock to it. The drive is sensitive to physical shock. Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data.

Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all the information on it if possible.

Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is in suspend mode.

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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.

1

2

Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque

2 M2 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)

3

1100 ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard

Removal steps of ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard

When you press the ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard 1 , it pops out 2 .

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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 70 1030 Memory module slot cover on page 72 1060 Keyboard on page 76 1100 ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard on page 86

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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. After you replace the keyboard bezel assembly, start the computer and run the Sensor Replacement Utility program by clicking Start All Programs X-Rite PANTONE Color Calibrator Sensor Replacement Utility.

3. If you do not have access to the hard disk drive, provide the customer with information on how to run the Sensor Replacement Utility.

If both the hard disk drive and the keyboard bezel assembly need replacements:

1. Before you replace the keyboard bezel assembly, back up the color sensor calibration profile ECCM2SensorData.dat to an external media device from the directory C:\ProgramData\X-Rite\ECCM-2. This calibration profile is generated after you use the color sensor for the first time.

2. If you are unable to back up the color sensor calibration profile, and if no problem was reported with the color sensor, follow the steps at the end of this topic to remove the color sensor from the original keyboard bezel assembly, and install the color sensor to the new keyboard bezel assembly.

3. Replace the hard disk drive. See 1050 Hard disk drive or solid state drive on page 74. Then reload the operating system.

4. If the Sensor Replacement Utility program cannot be launched successfully, restore the color sensor calibration profile ECCM2SensorData.dat, which you have backed up in step 1, to the directory C:\ProgramData\X-Rite\ECCM-2.

5. If you did not back up the calibration profile and the customer does not have a backup of their image, you will also need to replace the LCD panel even if the LCD panel is not broken. See 2040 LCD cable, camera cable, LCD panel, and hinges on page 110.

6. Run the Sensor Replacement Utility program again and follow the instructions on the screen to perform the initial color calibration, or provide instructions to the customer to run this utility.

7. When the initial calibration completes, a dialog box is displayed. Click OK to exit the Sensor Replacement Utility program.

Removal steps of keyboard bezel assembly

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12

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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque

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2 M2 4 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)

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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:

3 3

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1

4 4

3

2

1120 Bluetooth daughter card For access, remove these FRUs in order: 1010 Battery pack on page 70 1030 Memory module slot cover on page 72 1060 Keyboard on page 76

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Removal steps of Bluetooth daughter card

Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque

1 M2 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)

When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly.

1130 Backup battery For access, remove these FRUs in order: 1010 Battery pack on page 70 1030 Memory module slot cover on page 72 1060 Keyboard on page 76 1100 ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard on page 86

Removal steps of backup battery

DANGER

Use only the authorized battery specified for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode.

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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 70 1030 Memory module slot cover on page 72 1060 Keyboard on page 76 1100 ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard on page 86

Removal steps of smart card

1 2

3 3 3

4

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3 M2 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)

6

5

5

Removal steps of dummy smart card and spacer

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2

3

Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque

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1150 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: 1010 Battery pack on page 70 1030 Memory module slot cover on page 72 1060 Keyboard on page 76 1100 ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard on page 86

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Removal steps of speaker assembly

Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque

1 M2 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)

4

5

5

5

5

4

5

4

4

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: 1010 Battery pack on page 70 1030 Memory module slot cover on page 72

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Removal steps of thermal fan assembly

1

When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly.

Notes:

Loosen the screws 3a to 3d in ascending alphabetic order as illustrated, but do not remove them.

Some models do not have screws 4 . For those models, skip step 4 .

4 4 3a

4 3c 3b

3d

2

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5

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 a 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.

For Integrated Graphics models:

a

For Switchable Graphics models:

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a

For Workstation models:

a

a

1170 Microprocessor For access, remove these FRUs in order: 1010 Battery pack on page 70 1030 Memory module slot cover on page 72 1060 Keyboard on page 76 1100 ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard on page 86 1150 Speaker assembly on page 93 1160 Thermal fan assembly on page 94

Attention: The microprocessor is extremely sensitive. When you service the microprocessor, avoid any kind of rough handling.

Removal steps of microprocessor

Rotate the head of the screw in the direction shown by the arrow 1 to release the lock; then remove the microprocessor 2 .

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1 a

2

When installing: Place the microprocessor in the microprocessor socket, and then rotate the head of the screw in the direction shown by the arrow a to secure the microprocessor.

1180 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: 1010 Battery pack on page 70 1030 Memory module slot cover on page 72 1050 Hard disk drive or solid state drive on page 74 1060 Keyboard on page 76 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN on page 80 1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or mSATA solid state drive on page 82 1100 ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard on page 86

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Removal steps of LCD unit

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1

Step Screw cap Screw (quantity) Color Torque

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2 M2.5 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.392 Nm (4.0 kgf-cm)

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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque

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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque

4 M2 4 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (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.

When you route the cables, make sure 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.

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1190 Base cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: 1010 Battery pack on page 70 1020 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or blank bezel on page 71 1030 Memory module slot cover on page 72 1050 Hard disk drive or solid state drive on page 74 1060 Keyboard on page 76 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN on page 80 1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or mSATA solid state drive on page 82 1100 ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard on page 86 1120 Bluetooth daughter card on page 90 1130 Backup battery on page 91 1140 Smart card, dummy smart card and spacer on page 92 1150 Speaker assembly on page 93 1160 Thermal fan assembly on page 94 1180 LCD unit on page 98

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Removal steps of base cover assembly

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1

Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque

1 M2 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)

2 M2 14 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)

3

4

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.

The following illustration shows the correct location of each label.

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14 13 12 11

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When you replace the base cover, apply the following labels:

6 FCC label 7 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:

1 Taiwan GEO label 13 China 3G wireless WAN label

2 Taiwan wireless WAN label 14 China wireless WAN label

3 Certificate of Authentication (COA) label 15 ISRAEL label

4 System label with compliance ID 16 Brazil wireless WAN label

5 Wireless WAN label 17 Brazil Bluetooth label

8 Information label 18 Brazil wireless card label

9 Asset tag 19 SIRIM label or Indonesia POSTEL label

10 Indonesia rating label or non-encryption label 20 China GEO label

11 China TELCOM label 21 IBM server GEO label

12 China 3G logo wireless WAN label

Note: If the COA label is attached to a part that is replaced, return the old part with the label attached to the customer, or provide a letter to the customer stating what the label was originally on the computer and what the label part number, serial number, and product key were.

1200 I/O sub card Note: The I/O sub card contains an Ethernet connector and a USB connector.

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For access, remove these FRUs in order: 1010 Battery pack on page 70 1020 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or blank bezel on page 71 1030 Memory module slot cover on page 72 1050 Hard disk drive or solid state drive on page 74 1060 Keyboard on page 76 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN on page 80 1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or mSATA solid state drive on page 82 1100 ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard on page 86 1120 Bluetooth daughter card on page 90 1130 Backup battery on page 91 1140 Smart card, dummy smart card and spacer on page 92 1150 Speaker assembly on page 93 1160 Thermal fan assembly on page 94 1180 LCD unit on page 98 1190 Base cover assembly on page 101

Removal steps of I/O sub card

2 1

1

Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque

1 M2 7 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)

When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly.

1210 System board assembly and magnesium structure frame Note: The system board does not contain the Ethernet connector and the ac power connector. For the Ethernet connector, see 1200 I/O sub card on page 103. The ac power connector is installed on the magnesium structure frame.

For access, remove these FRUs in order: 1010 Battery pack on page 70 1020 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or blank bezel on page 71 1030 Memory module slot cover on page 72 1040 Memory module (bottom slot) on page 73 1050 Hard disk drive or solid state drive on page 74 1060 Keyboard on page 76

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Important notices for RAID setting: Before you replace the system board, ensure that you have read Chapter 5 Installing and configuring RAID on page 49, and have obtained the necessary information. After you replace the system board, RAID mode is recovered to default. To verify the RAID mode setting, check the ThinkPad Setup setting by selecting Config Serial ATA (SATA) SATA Controller Mode Option RAID/Compatibility/AHCI. Then, you will see that the RAID option is enabled.

Important notices for handling the system board:

When handling the system board, bear the following in mind:

The system board has an accelerometer, which can be broken if several thousands of G-forces are applied.

Note: Dropping a system board from a height of as little as 6 inches so that it falls flat on a hard bench can subject the accelerometer to as much as 6,000 G's of shock.

Be careful not to drop the system board on a bench top that has a hard surface, such as metal, wood, or composite.

If a system board is dropped, be sure to document the drop in any reject report, and replace the system board.

Avoid rough handling of any kind.

At every point in the process, be sure not to drop or stack the system board.

If you put a system board down, be sure to put it only on a padded surface such as an ESD mat or conductive corrugated material.

Location of major sensitive components on the system board

Attention: The following components soldered on the top side of the system board are extremely sensitive. When you service the system board, avoid any kind of rough handling.

a Microprocessor

b Platform Controller Hub (PCH)

c Accelerometer chip for the hard disk drive Active Protection System d Graphics chip

Note: The graphics chip d is only for the switchable graphics models and workstation models. The system board in integrated graphics models does not have this chip.

For Integrated Graphics models:

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a

b c

For Switchable Graphics models:

a

b

d

c

For Workstation models:

a

b c

d

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Removal steps of system board and magnesium structure frame

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2

2

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3

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4

Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque

2 Hex stud, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.392 Nm (4.0 kgf-cm)

3 M2 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)

4 M2 7 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)

When installing: When you replace the system board, attach thermal rubbers as shown in the following illustration. Depending on the models you are servicing, the number of thermal rubbers are different. Check the thermal rubbers on the old system board, and find duplicates of them in the new FRU package and apply them to the new system board.

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b

c

d

a

2010 LCD bezel assembly For access, remove this FRU: 1010 Battery pack on page 70

Removal steps of LCD bezel assembly 1

1

1

Step Screw cap Screw (quantity) Color Torque

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2

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2

2

2

2

2

2

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 70 2010 LCD bezel assembly on page 108

Removal steps of LED sub card

Note: Some models do not have the connector 1a .

2

1a

1

When installing: Make sure that the connectors are attached firmly and the card is installed as shown in the following illustration.

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2030 Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: 1010 Battery pack on page 70 2010 LCD bezel assembly on page 108

Removal steps of integrated camera

2

1

3

Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque

1 M2 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)

When installling: Make sure that the connector of the integrated camera is attached firmly.

2040 LCD cable, camera cable, LCD panel, and hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: 1010 Battery pack on page 70 1030 Memory module slot cover on page 72 1050 Hard disk drive or solid state drive on page 74 1060 Keyboard on page 76 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN on page 80 1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or mSATA solid state drive on page 82 1100 ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard on page 86 1180 LCD unit on page 98 2010 LCD bezel assembly on page 108

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Read this first before replacing the LCD panel

For ThinkPad W530 models with a color sensor:

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.

To replace the LCD panel, be sure to follow these steps:

1. Before you replace the LCD panel, locate the label on the plastic jacket of the new LCD panel. Locate the numeric key number on the label and record it.

2. Replace the failing LCD panel with the new one that was shipped to you. For the detailed replacement procedure, see Removal steps of LCD cable, camera cable, LCD panel, and hinges on page 111.

3. Start the computer and enter the Windows operating environment.

4. Insert the CD that came with the new LCD panel. If the autorun function is enabled, the Panel Replacement Utility program starts automatically. If the program does not start automatically, run the program manually by exploring the CD and double-clicking PanelReplacementUtility.exe.

5. Follow the instructions on the screen to perform the initial color calibration. When the key number is required, type the number that you recorded in step 1. Then the Panel Replacement Utility program starts to measure the new LCD panel and perform the initial color calibration.

6. When the initial calibration is finished, a dialog box is displayed. Click OK to exit the Panel Replacement Utility program.

Important: If the computer is protected by a hard disk drive password or a Windows password, do one of the following:

Ask the customer for the password to run the Panel Replacement Utility program.

Provide the CD and the numeric key number to the customer and guide the customer to run the Panel Replacement Utility program.

Failing to run the Panel Replacement Utility program will require another LCD panel replacement.

Removal steps of LCD cable, camera cable, LCD panel, and hinges

In step 1 , release the antenna cables from the left and right hinges.

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2

2

2

2

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.

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8

When installing: Make sure that the LCD cable connector is attached firmly.

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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque

9 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 70 1030 Memory module slot cover on page 72 1050 Hard disk drive or solid state drive on page 74 1060 Keyboard on page 76 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN on page 80 1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or mSATA solid state drive on page 82 1100 ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard on page 86 1180 LCD unit on page 98 2010 LCD bezel assembly on page 108 2040 LCD cable, camera cable, LCD panel, and hinges on page 110

Removal steps of antenna kit and LCD rear cover assembly

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3

Cable routing: When you install the antenna kit, route the cables as shown in the following illustration. As you route the cables, make sure 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.

a Wireless WAN antenna, AUX (blue)

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b Wireless LAN antenna, AUX (black) c Wireless LAN antenna, 3rd (white) d Wireless LAN antenna, MAIN (gray) e Wireless WAN antenna, MAIN (red)

a b c d e

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Appendix A. Notices

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The products described in this document are not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to persons. The information contained in this document does not affect or change Lenovo product specifications or warranties. Nothing in this document shall operate as an express or implied license or indemnity under the intellectual property rights of Lenovo or third parties. All information contained in this document was obtained in specific environments and is presented as an illustration. The result obtained in other operating environments may vary.

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Any references in this publication to non-Lenovo Web sites are provided for convenience only and do not in any manner serve as an endorsement of those Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.

Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment. Therefore, the result obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment.

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