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. •...
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.
Notes: 1. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. Ensure 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. •...
Laser compliance statement (multilingual translations) The laser compliance statements in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian Portuguese • French • German • Hebrew • Japanese • Korean • Spanish • Traditional Chinese Hardware Maintenance Manual...
After a system board is replaced, ensure that the latest UEFI BIOS is loaded to the system board before you complete 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.
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.
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To identify the major FRUs for a product, do the following: 1. Go to: http://support.lenovo.com/ibasepartslookup 2. Type the Machine Type and Serial Number in the corresponding fields. 3. Click Submit. eSupport also can be used to view the general FRU list for a product. The FRU list is a general list of components and does not contain specific model information.
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.
• 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.
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 program enables you to view system information and test some hardware devices in your computer, such as memory, storage devices, the LCD, and system board buses.
Power system checkout To verify if a battery pack or an ac power adapter is functional, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 3. Connect the ac power adapter. 4. Check that power is supplied when you turn on the computer. 5.
See “Checking the battery pack” on page 34. Checking the battery pack 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.
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Wire Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Black 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. Chapter 3 General checkout...
Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating system This section provides information about the recovery solutions provided by Lenovo on the Windows 7 operating system. Notes: • There are a variety of methods to choose from when considering how to recover in the event of a software- or hardware-related problem.
This section provides instructions on how to create recovery media. Note: You can create recovery media using discs or external USB storage devices. To create recovery media, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Factory Recovery Disks. Then, follow the instructions on the screen.
1. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens. 2. In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow.
Creating a rescue medium This section provides instructions on how to create a rescue medium. 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens.
2. Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer. When the Boot Menu window opens, release the F12 key. 3. In the Boot Menu window, select the desired external optical drive as the first boot device. Then, insert the rescue disc into the optical drive and press Enter.
• If the subfolder for the device contains a file of setup information (a file with the extension .inf), you can use the Add New Hardware program (in the Windows Control Panel) to reinstall the device driver. Not all device drivers can be reinstalled by use of this program. In the Add New Hardware program, when prompted for the device driver you want to install, click Have Disk and Browse.
Using advanced startup options With 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 advanced startup options, do the following: Note: The GUI items of the operating system might change without notice.
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. 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.
8. Press Fn+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.
• The system is powered off. Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it is connected to the dock, do not disconnect it before resuming normal operation. If you do disconnect it and then try to resume normal operation, you will get an error message, and you will have to restart the system.
Numeric error codes Table 2. Numeric error codes Symptom or error (beeps, if any) FRU or action, in sequence 0177 Replace the system board. Bad SVP data, stop POST task—The checksum of the supervisor password in the EEPROM is not correct. 0183 1.
The battery installed is not supported by this system and Replace the battery. 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.
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.
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Table 7. Status indicators Indicator Description Speaker-mute indicator On: The speakers are muted. Microphone-mute On: The microphones are muted. indicator Camera-status indicator On: The camera is in use. Blinks for three times: The computer is initially connected to power. System-status indicators On: The computer is on (in normal mode).
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Table 8. Special keys (continued) Special key Description Launches the calculator. Locks the operating system. Opens the default browser. Opens Computer. Fn+B Has the same function as the Break key on a conventional keyboard. Fn+K Has the same function as the ScrLK key on a conventional keyboard. Fn+P Has the same function as the Pause key on a conventional keyboard.
Front view for models with a 3-D camera Microphones 3-D camera Infrared camera Color camera Infrared laser projector Power button Fan louvers Security-lock slot Media-card slot USB 3.0 connectors Trackpad System-status indicator TrackPoint buttons TrackPoint cap Speakers : For the description of the system-status indicator, see Chapter 5 “Status indicators” on page 53. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Rear view ac power connector Fan louvers High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) Ethernet connector connector Always On USB 3.0 connector Audio connector : For the description of the system-status indicator, see Chapter 5 “Status indicators” on page 53. Bottom view Emergency-reset hole M.2 solid-state drive Built-in battery Base cover assembly...
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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.
Major FRUs and CRUs Table 9. Major FRUs and CRUs FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU LCD unit Keyboard Keyboard bezel assembly Power button card and power button card FFC cable Chapter 7 Locations...
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* Available on some models Note: The Lenovo factory recovery USB key and the Lenovo recovery disc set are used to restore the Microsoft Windows operating system. They might not come with the computer, and a user might order them from http://www.lenovo.com/lenovorecovery, though additional shipping and handling fees might apply.
LCD FRUs For models with a 2-D camera Table 10. LCD FRUs for models with a 2-D camera FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU LCD bezel LCD panel 2-D camera/microphone module LCD cover kit Wireless-LAN antenna assembly Chapter 7 Locations...
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Table 10. LCD FRUs for models with a 2-D camera (continued) FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU 2-D camera/microphone/sensor cable LCD cable LCD hinges For models with a 3-D camera Hardware Maintenance Manual...
LCD hinges Connector and cable guide This topic provides information to help Lenovo authorized service technicians 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 61 and “LCD FRUs” on page 63.
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System board connectors and cables Table 12. System board Item Connector (location) Internal cable required Cable connection LCD connector (internal) LCD cable Connect one end to the LCD panel and the other end to this connector. Connector of the 2-D Cable of 2-D Connect one end to the card and the other end to this camera/microphone...
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Table 12. System board (continued) Item Connector (location) Internal cable required Cable connection Ethernet connector Connect an Ethernet cable to this connector. (external) USB 3.0 connector Connect USB-compatible devices to this connector. (external) Audio connector Connect headphones or a headset with 3.5-mm (external) (0.14-inch) 4-pole plug to this connector.
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dc-in LED card connector and cable Table 14. dc-in LED card Item Connector (location) Internal cable required Cable connection dc-in LED card connector dc-in LED cable Connect one end to the dc-in LED card and the other (internal) end to the system board. Keyboard bezel assembly connectors and cables Table 15.
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Media-card-reader card connectors and cable Table 17. Media-card-reader card Item Connector (location) Internal cable required Cable connection Media-card-reader card Media-card-reader card Connect one end to this connector and the other end connector (internal) FPC cable to the system board. Media-card-reader card Media-card-reader card Connect one end to this connector and the other end connector (internal)
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Table 19. ThinkPad LED card Item Connector (location) Internal cable required Cable connection ThinkPad LED card The ThinkPad LED card comes with the cable. Connect connector the cable to the corresponding media card reader connector. LCD panel connector and cable Table 20.
Connect one end to this connector, one end to the connector (internal) card and microphone camera card, and the other end to the system board. card 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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Before servicing the computer Carefully read this topic before servicing the computer. Disabling the built-in battery Before replacing any FRU, ensure that you have disabled the built-in battery by doing the following: For Windows 10, disable Fast Startup before disabling the built-in battery. To disable Fast Startup for Windows 10, do the following: 1.
The only exception to this is if the battery pack is physically damaged or a customer is reporting a possible safety issue. If Lenovo Solution Center is not installed in the computer, the customer should download this program before a non-physically damaged battery pack is replaced.
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For models with two memory modules installed: To remove the memory modules, do the following: 1. Remove the bottom cover, see “1010 Bottom cover” on page 78. 2. Open the latches on both sides of the memory slot at the same time and then remove the memory module 3.
4. Open the latches on both sides of the memory slot at the same time and then remove the memory module When installing: Insert the notched end of the memory module into the slot at an angle of about 20 degrees. Press the memory module firmly, and pivot it downwards until it snaps into place.
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Removal steps of the hard disk drive assembly, solid-state drive assembly, hard disk drive cable, or solid-state drive cable Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.196 Nm (2.0 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the cable is attached to the hard disk drive assembly or solid-state drive assembly firmly.
1050 M.2 solid-state drive and M.2 solid-state drive bracket For access, remove the FRU as following: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 78 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.
When installing: Ensure that the M.2 solid-state drive bracket is attached to the M.2 solid-state drive firmly. 1060 Keyboard For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 78 Removal steps of the keyboard Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 ×...
When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1070 Base cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 78 • “1020 Battery” on page 79 • “1040 Hard disk drive assembly, solid-state drive assembly, hard disk drive cable, or solid-state drive cable”...
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Removal steps of the base cover assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.196 Nm M2 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) (2.0 kgf-cm) M2 × 4 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.196 Nm (2.0 kgf-cm) Applying labels to the base cover assembly The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds.
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If the Windows Certificate of Authentication (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. When you replace the base cover, apply the FCC label and the Serial number label .
China Model Label CECP Label MTM S/N Label GEO Label KC Safety Label Asset Tag Indonesia Postel Label BIS Label Mexico Label Indonesia Rating Label Israel Label IMEI Label Brazil Wireless Label ICASA System Label Malaysian SLP Label Win10 label 1080 Wireless LAN card For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
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• “1030 Memory module” on page 79 • “1040 Hard disk drive assembly, solid-state drive assembly, hard disk drive cable, or solid-state drive cable” on page 81 • “1050 M.2 solid-state drive and M.2 solid-state drive bracket” on page 83 •...
Removal steps of the Ethernet bracket 1100 Media-card-reader card, the media-card-reader card bracket, and the media-card-reader card cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 78 • “1020 Battery” on page 79 • “1030 Memory module” on page 79 •...
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Removal steps of the media-card-reader card, the media-card-reader card bracket, and the media-card-reader card cable Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 4 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.196 Nm (2 kgf-cm) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board. 1110 ThinkPad LED card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 78 • “1020 Battery” on page 79 • “1030 Memory module” on page 79 •...
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Removal steps of the ThinkPad LED card Hardware Maintenance Manual...
When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board. 1120 Thermal fan For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 78 • “1020 Battery” on page 79 • “1030 Memory module” on page 79 •...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.196 Nm M2 × 4 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) (2 kgf-cm) Removal steps of the discrete thermal fan Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 4 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.196 Nm (2 kgf-cm) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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When you install the thermal fan assembly: • Do not touch the thermal grease. • Do not press, touch, or rotate the fan impeller. • Do not touch the fan inlet hole. • Do not twist or pull the cable of the thermal fan assembly. •...
For models with an integrated thermal pipes 1130 dc-in connector with cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 78 • “1020 Battery” on page 79 • “1030 Memory module” on page 79 • “1040 Hard disk drive assembly, solid-state drive assembly, hard disk drive cable, or solid-state drive cable”...
Removal steps of the dc-in connector with cable Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.196 Nm M2.5 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) (2 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board. 1140 Power button card and dc-in LED card For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
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• “1080 Wireless LAN card” on page 89 • “1090 Coin-cell battery, PCH bracket, and Ethernet bracket” on page 89 • “1120 Thermal fan” on page 95 Removal steps of the power button card Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.196 Nm M2 ×...
Removal steps of the dc-in LED card Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.196 Nm (2 kgf-cm) 1150 System board Important notices for handling the system board: When handling the system board, read the following: •...
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• If you put a system board down, be sure to put it only on a padded surface such as an ESD mat or a corrugated conductive surface. For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 78 •...
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For models with an integrated thermal module Accelerated Processing Unit (APU) Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Removal steps of the system board Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 0.196 Nm (2 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 1160 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 78 •...
• “1110 ThinkPad LED card” on page 93 • “1120 Thermal fan” on page 95 • “1130 dc-in connector with cable” on page 98 • “1140 Power button card and dc-in LED card” on page 99 • “1150 System board” on page 101 Removal steps of the speaker assembly Step Screw (quantity)
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• “1130 dc-in connector with cable” on page 98 • “1140 Power button card and dc-in LED card” on page 99 • “1150 System board” on page 101 • “1160 Speaker assembly” on page 104 Removal steps of the keyboard bezel assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color...
When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly to the system board. 2010 LCD unit For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 78 Removal steps of the LCD unit Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.294 Nm M 2.5 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) (3 kgf-cm) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
2020 LCD bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 78 • “2010 LCD unit” on page 107 Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Removal steps of the LCD bezel When installing: Ensure that all the latches are attached firmly. 2030 LCD panel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 78 • “2010 LCD unit” on page 107 •...
Removal steps of the LCD panel Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated, small head (2) Black 0.196 Nm (2 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. 2040 LCD hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
• “2020 LCD bezel” on page 109 • “2030 LCD panel” on page 110 Removal steps of the LCD hinges Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.294 Nm M2.5 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (6) Silver (3 kgf-cm) 2050 LCD cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
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• “2020 LCD bezel” on page 109 • “2030 LCD panel” on page 110 • “2040 LCD hinges” on page 111 • “2050 LCD cable” on page 112 Removal steps of the wireless LAN antenna assembly Release the antenna cables from the cable guides on the LCD rear cover. Attention: When you route the cables, ensure that they are not subject to any tension.
Antenna locations Wireless-LAN auxiliary antenna (auxiliary) Wireless-LAN main antenna (main) 2070 2-D camera/microphone module, the 2-D camera/microphone cable, and the LCD rear cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 78 • “2010 LCD unit” on page 107 •...
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Removal steps of the 2-D camera/microphone module, the 2-D camera/microphone cable, and the LCD rear cover When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
2080 3-D camera card, microphone card, 3-D camera/microphone cable, and the LCD rear cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 78 • “2010 LCD unit” on page 107 • “2020 LCD bezel” on page 109 •...
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Removal steps of the 3-D camera card, microphone card, 3-D camera/microphone cable, and the LCD rear cover When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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Abbreviation Term radio frequency RFID radio-frequency identification ring indicator registered jack 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 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Part Number: SP40G76146 Printed in China (1P) P/N: SP40G76146 *1PSP40G76146*...