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  • Page 1 ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 2 Appendix A “Notices” on page 95. Second Edition (June 2016) © Copyright Lenovo 2016. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Front view....Lenovo Solution Center ..Rear view ....
  • Page 4 Appendix B. Abbreviation table ..97 1140 Speaker assembly ... 1180 Fingerprint-reader card ..ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    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 Chapter 1 “Safety information” on page 1 and Chapter 2 “Important service information” on page 19. © Copyright Lenovo 2016...
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  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Safety Information

    Do not use this type of mat to protect yourself from electrical shock. © Copyright Lenovo 2016...

  • Page 8: Safety 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. ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 9: Handling Devices That Are Sensitive To Electrostatic Discharge

    0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. b. The power cord should be the authorized type specified for your computer. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup c. Insulation must not be frayed or worn. 4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries.

  • Page 10: Grounding Requirements

    The safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian Portuguese • French • German • Hebrew • Japanese • Korean • Spanish • Traditional Chinese DANGER DANGER DANGER ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 11 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 13 PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 14 PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO DANGER ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 15 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 16 DANGER VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 17 VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 23 Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 25: Chapter 2. Important Service Information

    Unified Extensible Firmware Interface basic input/output system (UEFI BIOS) downloads. Telephone numbers for Lenovo Support are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone • System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo authorized service technicians are available in the following support site: http://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/ion/...

  • Page 26: Important Notice For Replacing A System Board

    Dynamic configure-to-order (CTO) model This model provides the ability for a customer to configure a Lenovo solution from a Web Site, and have this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it is built and shipped directly to the customer. The machine label and eSupport will load these products as the 4-character MT, 4-character model, and 2-character country code.
  • Page 27 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.
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  • Page 29: Chapter 3. General Checkout

    This chapter introduces following information: • “What to do first” on page 23 • “Checkout guide” on page 24 – “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 24 – “Quick test programs” on page 24 – “UEFI diagnostic program” on page 25 –...

  • Page 30: Checkout Guide

    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.

  • Page 31: Uefi Diagnostic Program

    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.

  • Page 32: Power System Checkout

    • If the computer does not charge during operation, go to “Checking the removable battery and the operational charging” on page 27. To check the ac power adapter, do the following: ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 33: Checking The Removable Battery And The Operational Charging

    Checking the removable battery and the operational charging Checking the removable battery This system supports only batteries specially designed for this specific system and manufactured by Lenovo or an authorized builder. The system does not support unauthorized batteries or batteries designed for other systems.

  • Page 34: Checking The Coin-Cell Battery

    Ground • If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. • If the voltage is not correct, replace the coin-cell battery. • If the coin-cell battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4. Related Service Information

    “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 35 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 Recovery Disc Set When the main storage drive is replaced because of a failure, no product recovery program is on the new drive.

  • Page 36: Recovery Overview For The Windows 10 Operating System

    Windows operating system, start the computer from an external device, or restore the Windows operating system from a system image. To use advanced startup options, do the following: Note: The GUI items of the operating system might change without notice. ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 37: Recovering Your Operating System If Windows 10 Fails To Start

    1. Open the Start menu and then click Settings. If Settings is not displayed, click All apps to display all programs, and then click Settings ➙ Update & security ➙ Recovery. 2. In the Advanced startup section, click Restart now ➙ Troubleshoot ➙ Advanced options. 3.

  • Page 38: Passwords

    If it has, it can be used for access to 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 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.

  • Page 39: How To Remove The Hard Disk Password

    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.

  • Page 40: Screen Blank Mode (For The Windows 7 Operating System Only)

    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 or solid-state drive is read, and system status is restored from the hard disk drive or solid-state drive. ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 41: Symptom-To-Fru Index

    Symptom-to-FRU index This section contains following information: • “Numeric error codes” on page 35 • “Error messages” on page 36 • “Beep symptoms” on page 37 • “No-beep symptoms” on page 37 • “LCD-related symptoms” on page 37 • “Intermittent problems” on page 38 •...

  • Page 42: Error Messages

    The battery installed is not supported by this system Replace the battery pack. and will not charge. Please replace the battery with the correct Lenovo battery for this system. Press the ESC key to continue. This system does not support batteries that are not Replace the battery pack.

  • Page 43: Beep Symptoms

    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: •...

  • Page 44: Intermittent Problems

    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 unit ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 45: Chapter 5. Status Indicators

    This chapter presents the status indicators that show the status of the computer. Table 7. Status indicators Indicator Meaning Speaker mute indicator On: The speakers are muted. Microphone mute indicator On: The microphones are muted. Camera status indicator On: The camera is in use. © Copyright Lenovo 2016...
  • Page 46 On: The Fn Lock function is enabled. To input F1- F12, press the corresponding function key directly. To initiate the special function of each key, press the Fn key and the corresponding function key. ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 47: Chapter 6. Function Keys

    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. © Copyright Lenovo 2016...
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  • Page 49: Chapter 7. Locations

    Camera (on some models) Micro-SIM-card tray (on some models) Microphones Media-card reader Power button Audio connector Security-lock slot Fingerprint reader (on some models) ThinkPad trackpad High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI ® Ethernet connector TrackPoint pointing stick USB 3.0 connector © Copyright Lenovo 2016...

  • Page 50: Rear View

    Rear view Fan louvers Smart-card reader (on some models) Always-on USB connector USB 3.0 connector ® Mini DisplayPort connector Power connector Bottom view Removable battery Emergency-reset hole Docking-station connector (on some models) Keyboard drainage holes Speakers ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 51: Locating Frus And Crus

    CRUs, you can either install the CRU yourself or you can request that a Service Provider install the CRU according to the warranty service for your product. If you intend on installing the CRU, Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request.

  • Page 52: Major Frus And Crus

    Table 9. Major FRUs FRU descriptions Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU LCD unit Keyboard bezel assembly Memory modules Coin-cell battery Fingerprint-reader card (on some models) Power-button card Wireless-LAN/Bluetooth card Wireless-WAN card Hard disk drive or solid-state drive Removable battery ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 53 Table 9. Major FRUs (continued) FRU descriptions Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU SIM card (on some models) SIM-card tray Base cover assembly Smart card reader (on some models) Smart card reader cable (on some models) Speaker assembly Built-in battery System board Thermal fan assembly USB card USB card cable...

  • Page 54: Lcd Frus

    LCD FRUs ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 55: Miscellaneous Parts And Other Frus

    Table 10. LCD FRUs No. FRU descriptions Self-service Optional-service LCD-bezel sheet LCD bezel assembly LCD panel Wireless-LAN/WAN antenna assembly or wireless-LAN antenna Camera/microphone module, camera module, or microphone module (on some models) Camera/microphone-module cable, camera-module cable, or microphone-module cable (on some models) LCD rear-cover assembly LCD cable WiGig module (on some models)

  • Page 56: Connector And Cable Guide

    Power cord Connector and cable guide This section provides information for Lenovo authorized service technicians to help identify connectors and cables for replacement purpose. To view each FRU and the exploded illustration of the computer, see “Major FRUs and CRUs” on page 46 and “LCD FRUs” on page 48.
  • Page 57 Table 13. System board (continued) No. Connector/feature Internal cable required Memory module connector None. Integrated Docking-station connector None. Integrated ac power connector None. Integrated LCD connector LCD cable assembly, connects to the Windows button board, LCD module, ThinkPad logo LED (on the A-cover), and ambient light sensor card USB 3.0 connector None.
  • Page 58 Fingerprint card connector and cable Table 14. Fingerprint card connector and cable No. Connector/feature Internal cable required Fingerprint reader connector Fingerprint reader cable (contained in the base cover miscellaneous kit), connects to the fingerprint reader assembly) ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 59: Looking Up Fru Information

    Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup Chapter 7 Locations...
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  • Page 61: Chapter 8. Fru Replacement Notices

    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/UserManuals.

  • Page 62: Retaining Serial Numbers

    ThinkPad Setup program is set to UEFI Only. 1. Connect a USB memory key to the computer. 2. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/maintenanceutilities and follow the instructions on the screen to create a Maintenance Key. Note: Only an authorized Lenovo service technician can access the above Web site.

  • Page 63: Retaining The Uuid

    ThinkPad Setup program is set to UEFI Only. 1. Connect a USB memory key to the computer. 2. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/maintenanceutilities and follow the instructions on the screen to create a Maintenance Key. Note: Only an authorized Lenovo service technician can access the above Web site.
  • Page 64 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;...

  • Page 65: Chapter 9. Removing Or Replacing A Fru

    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/UserManuals.

  • Page 66: Before Servicing The Computer

    1020 Removable battery Important notices for replacing a removable battery Attention: Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or safety of unauthorized batteries, and provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out of their use. ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 67 If the Lenovo Solution Center program is not installed on the computer, the customer should download and install the program to diagnose the battery, before getting a non-physically damaged battery replaced. Note that the replacement of a physically damaged battery is not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 68: 1030 Keyboard

    “1020 Removable battery” on page 60 Removal steps of the keyboard Find the keyboard multi-tool in the shipping package of the new keyboard. Use the flat end of the multi-tool to remove the rubber stoppers. ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 69 To reveal the screw heads beneath the keyboard frame, use the flat end of the multi-tool to slide the keyboard forward by 2.5 mm (0.1 inch). Note: Do not press or hold the keys while sliding the keyboard frame, otherwise the keyboard frame cannot be moved.

  • Page 70: 1040 Base Cover Assembly

    60. For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 SIM card and SIM-card tray” on page 60 • “1020 Removable battery” on page 60 Removal steps of the base cover assembly 1. Loosen the screws ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 71 2. Gently lift up the sides of the base cover assembly from the contact areas following the numerical order from . Then slightly push the base-cover bridge to the rear of the computer, and lift up the contact areas from 3.

  • Page 72: 1050 Hard Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive

    “1040 Base cover assembly” on page 64 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. ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 73 • 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 in suspend mode. Removal steps of the hard disk drive or the solid-state drive Torque Step Screw (quantity)

  • Page 74: 1060 Memory Module

    60. For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 SIM card and SIM-card tray” on page 60 • “1020 Removable battery” on page 60 • “1040 Base cover assembly” on page 64 ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 75: 1080 Wireless-Wan Card

    Removal steps of the Wireless-LAN/Bluetooth card Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Plug the gray cable into the connector labeled MAIN or 1 on the card, and plug the black cable into the connector labeled AUX or 2 on the card.

  • Page 76: 1090 Built-In Battery

    The only exception to this is if the battery is physically damaged or a customer is reporting a possible safety issue. If the Lenovo Solution Center program is not installed on the computer, the customer should download and install the program to diagnose the battery, before getting a non-physically damaged battery replaced. Note that the replacement of a physically damaged battery is not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 77: 1100 Coin-Cell Battery

    Removal steps of the built-in battery DANGER Use only the authorized battery specified for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1100 Coin-cell battery Note: Before you start the servicing, disable the built-in battery.

  • Page 78: 1110 Dc-In Cable Assembly

    For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 SIM card and SIM-card tray” on page 60 • “1020 Removable battery” on page 60 • “1040 Base cover assembly” on page 64 Removal steps of the dc-in cable assembly ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 79: 1120 Thermal Fan Assembly

    Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector of the dc-in cable is attached firmly. 1120 Thermal fan assembly Note: Before you start the servicing, disable the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in battery” on page 60.
  • Page 80 Either too much or too less application of grease can cause a thermal problem due to imperfect contact with a component. For the new thermal fan assembly, you must peel the thin film off from the rubbers. For integrated-graphics models ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 81: 1130 Usb Card

    • For discrete-graphics models 1130 USB card Note: Before you start the servicing, disable the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in battery” on page 60. For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 SIM card and SIM-card tray” on page 60 •...

  • Page 82: 1150 Smart Card Reader And Smart Card Reader Cable

    “1020 Removable battery” on page 60 • “1040 Base cover assembly” on page 64 • “1090 Built-in battery” on page 70 • “1140 Speaker assembly” on page 82 Removal steps of the smart card reader and smart card reader cable ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 83 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector of the smart card reader is attached firmly. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 84: 1160 Lcd Unit

    “1020 Removable battery” on page 60 • “1040 Base cover assembly” on page 64 Removal steps of the LCD unit Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.392 Nm M2.5 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver (4.0 kgf-cm) ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 85 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: • Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. • Route the cables as shown in step 8. Ensure that the cables are not subject to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken.

  • Page 86: 1170 System Board

    Accelerometer chip for the hard disk drive Active Protection System Microprocessor and Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Graphics chip Note: The graphics chip is only for discrete-graphics models. ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 87 Removal steps of the system board Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 88: 1140 Speaker Assembly

    “1090 Built-in battery” on page 70 • “1100 Coin-cell battery” on page 71 • “1120 Thermal fan assembly” on page 73 • “1160 LCD unit” on page 78 • “1170 System board” on page 80 ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 89: 1180 Fingerprint-Reader Card

    Removal steps of the speaker assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 4.6 mm, big head, nylon-coated (4) (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: • Ensure that the connector of the speaker assembly is attached firmly. • Route the cables as shown in the following illustration. Attention: As you route the cables, ensure that they are not subject to any tension.
  • Page 90 “1160 LCD unit” on page 78 • “1170 System board” on page 80 Removal steps of the fingerprint-reader card Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 91: 1190 Power-Button Card

    1190 Power-button card Note: Before you start the servicing, disable the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in battery” on page 60. For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 SIM card and SIM-card tray” on page 60 • “1020 Removable battery” on page 60 •...

  • Page 92: 1200 Keyboard Bezel Assembly

    “1070 Wireless-LAN/Bluetooth card” on page 68 • “1080 Wireless-WAN card” on page 69 • “1090 Built-in battery” on page 70 • “1100 Coin-cell battery” on page 71 • “1110 dc-in cable assembly” on page 72 ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 93: Lcd Frus For Touch Models

    • “1120 Thermal fan assembly” on page 73 • “1130 USB card” on page 75 • “1140 Speaker assembly” on page 82 • “1150 Smart card reader and smart card reader cable” on page 76 • “1160 LCD unit” on page 78 •...

  • Page 94: 2020 Lcd Panel, Lcd Cable And Lcd-Panel Cover Assembly

    For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 SIM card and SIM-card tray” on page 60 • “1020 Removable battery” on page 60 • “1040 Base cover assembly” on page 64 • “1160 LCD unit” on page 78 ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 95: 2030 Lcd Hinges And Lcd Cable

    Removal steps of the LCD-panel cover assembly When installing: Ensure that the connector of the LCD cable is attached firmly. 2030 LCD hinges and LCD cable Note: Before you start the servicing, disable the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in battery” on page 60.

  • Page 96: 2040 Camera/Microphone Module, Camera Module, Or Microphone Module

    • “1040 Base cover assembly” on page 64 • “1160 LCD unit” on page 78 Removal steps of the camera/microphone module, camera module, or microphone module When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 97: 2050 Camera/Microphone-Module Cable, Camera-Module Cable, Or Microphone-Module Cable

    2050 Camera/microphone-module cable, camera-module cable, or microphone-module cable Note: Before you start the servicing, disable the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in battery” on page 60. For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 SIM card and SIM-card tray” on page 60 •...

  • Page 98: 2060 Wireless-Lan/Wan Antenna Assembly, Wigig Module, And Lcd Rear-Cover Assembly

    • “2020 LCD panel, LCD cable and LCD-panel cover assembly” on page 88 • “2030 LCD hinges and LCD cable” on page 89 • “2040 Camera/microphone module, camera module, or microphone module” on page 90 • “2050 Camera/microphone-module cable, camera-module cable, or microphone-module cable” on page 91 ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 99 Removal steps of the wireless-LAN/WAN antenna assembly or wireless-LAN antenna, WiGig module, and LCD rear-cover assembly Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
  • Page 100 Attention: As you route the cables, ensure that they are not subject to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken. Antenna locations Wireless-LAN main antenna (grey) Wireless-WAN main antenna (orange) Wireless-WAN auxiliary antenna (blue) Wireless-LAN auxiliary antenna (black) WiGig module ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 101: Appendix A. Notices

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.

  • Page 102: Electronic Emissions Notices

    For electronic emission information on Class B digital devices, refer to the corresponding information in the User Guide. EU contact: Lenovo, Einsteinova 21, 851 01 Bratislava, Slovakia Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries or both: Active Protection System Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

  • Page 103: Appendix B. Abbreviation Table

    ICCID integrate circuit card identity International Standardization Organization local area network liquid crystal display media access control machine type machine type and model personal computer Platform Controller Hub POST power-on self-test random-access memory © Copyright Lenovo 2016...
  • Page 104 SATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment subscriber identity module supervisor password TFTs thin-film transistors UEFI Unified Extensible Firmware Interface Universal Serial Bus UUID universally unique identifier video graphics array VRAM video random-access memory wide area network ThinkPad T460 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

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