About this manual ® This manual contains service and reference information for the following ThinkPad products: ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 Machine types: 20VH, 20VJ, 21AB, and 21AC Machine types: 20VK, 20VL, 21AD, and 21 AE ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 2...
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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 (ESD).
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: https:// support.lenovo.com/partslookup c. Insulation must not be frayed or worn. 4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries.
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. • Avoid contact with other people. •...
UEFI BIOS downloads. Telephone numbers for Lenovo Support are available at: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/supportphonelist • 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: Ensure that all software fixes, drivers, and UEFI BIOS downloads are installed before you replace any FRUs listed in this manual.
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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2. Type the Machine Type in the corresponding field to get a general FRU list. Or type the Serial Number for more detailed FRU information. Chapter 2 Important service information...
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Note: If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the program, save and print the log files created by the program. You need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.
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.
1. Go to https://www.lenovo.com/diags 2. Click Lenovo Bootable Diagnostics. 3. Follow the instructions on the Web site to create a bootable diagnostic medium on a USB device or disc. To use the diagnostic medium you have created, do one of the following: •...
See “Checking the built-in battery” on page 29. Checking the built-in 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.
Terminal Voltage (V dc) 1, 2 + 0 to + 12.6 6, 7 Ground (-) 7(-) 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) 3. If the voltage is less than +11.0 V dc, the built-in battery has been discharged. If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the built-in battery. 4.
When the latest maintenance diskette and the system program service diskette become available, they will be posted on: https://support.lenovo.com Reset or restore Windows To reset or restore Windows, refer to the information below: • Use Lenovo recovery options. 1. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/HowToCreateLenovoRecovery 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. • Use Window recovery options.
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.
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. Select Master hard disk password. 9. 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. 10. 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.
In certain circumstances, the computer goes into sleep mode automatically: • After a period of inactivity specified in power plan settings • When the battery power is low To cause the computer to return from sleep mode and resume operation, do one of the following: •...
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.
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Table 2. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error (beeps, if any) FRU or action, in sequence 0271 1. Run ThinkPad Setup to reset the time and date Real-Time Clock Error. Check Date and Time settings. 2. Replace the coin-cell battery and run the ThinkPad Setup program to reset the time and date.
Beep errors Lenovo SmartBeep technology enables you to decode beep errors with your smartphone when a black screen occurs with beeps from your computer. To decode the beep error with Lenovo SmartBeep technology, do the following: 1.
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Error codes Solutions 0001: Reset error (platform reset not de-asserted) 1. Remove the ac power adapter and the removable battery if your computer has one. Then, reset the computer by doing one of the following: • For models with the emergency-reset hole, insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency-reset hole.
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.
Table 5. LCD-related symptoms FRU or action, in sequence Symptom or error No beep, power-on indicator on, and a blank LCD during 1. Run LCD Self Test. POST. 2. Replace the system board. • LCD backlight not working. 1. Reseat the LCD connectors. •...
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Chapter 5. Use the keyboard shortcuts The special keys on the keyboard help you work more easily and effectively. Open the Start menu. 1. Windows logo key For information about using this key with other keys, see the Windows help information.
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Brighten the computer display. Manage external displays. Enable or disable the built-in wireless features. Open or collapse the notification center. Answer incoming calls on Microsoft Teams. Decline incoming calls on Microsoft Teams. Open the Vantage app. You can customize the function of this key on the Vantage app.
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Fingerprint reader* Touch screen* Trackpad Smart-card slot* TrackPoint buttons * for selected models Side view Intel models ® USB-C (Thunderbolt™ 4) power USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector connector Always On USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Ethernet extension connector Gen 2* Security-lock slot Audio connector HDMI™...
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• If your computer has this icon, it supports wired Ethernet connection with ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter or ThinkPad Basic/Pro/Ultra Docking Station. • If your computer does not have this icon, the Ethernet connector does not support Ethernet connection. We recommend you use the Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter for Ethernet connection. Chapter 6 Locations...
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 Note: Depending on the computer model, your computer might look different from the illustration above. Chapter 6 Locations...
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M.2 solid-state drive bracket* Wireless LAN card Left I/O bracket Trackpad Trackpad cable Ethernet plug* Lenovo factory recovery USB key Miscellaneous parts kits (see “Miscellaneous parts” on page 55) Power cord ac power adapter * for selected models. L13 Gen 2, L13 Yoga Gen 2, S2 Gen 6, and S2 Yoga Gen 6 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Note: The Lenovo factory recovery USB key is used to restore the Microsoft Windows operating system. It might not come with the computer, and a user might order it from https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/ , though additional shipping and handling fees might apply.
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Table 7. LCD FRUs and CRUs (continued) FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU IR camera/microphone module/ThinkPad- logo-LED card cable* LCD rear cover assembly LCD cable LCD hinges RGB camera/microphone module* IR camera/microphone module* ThinkShutter LCD elastic tapes * for selected models For Yoga models L13 Gen 2, L13 Yoga Gen 2, S2 Gen 6, and S2 Yoga Gen 6 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
• Spec 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 51 and “LCD FRUs and CRUs” on page 53.
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Table 11. System board connector and cable guide Item Internal cable required Connector (location) Cable connection Rear camera board connector Rear camera board cable Connect one end to the rear (internal) (for Yoga model only) camera board connector on the rear camera board and the other end to this connector.
* for selceted models Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to: https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup L13 Gen 2, L13 Yoga Gen 2, S2 Gen 6, and S2 Yoga Gen 6 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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 .
Do the following when you service the computer: • Keep the screw kit in your tool bag. For the part number of the screw kit, go to: https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup • It is recommended to use new screws. • It is recommended to use each screw only once.
Maintenance key. Note: Only an authorized Lenovo service technician can access the above Web site. 3. Restart the computer. 4. When the logo is displayed, press Esc. The ThinkPad Config Information Update Utility interface is displayed.
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Maintenance key. Note: Only an authorized Lenovo service technician can access the above Web site. 3. Restart the computer. 4. When the logo screen is displayed, press Esc. The ThinkPad Config Information Update Utility interface is displayed.
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 .
Disabling the built-in battery Before replacing any RU, ensure that you disable Fast Startup first and then disable the built-in battery. To disable Fast Startup, do the following: 1. Go to Control Panel, and then change the view of Control Panel from Category to Large icons or Small icons.
1020 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 2 and S2 Yoga Gen 6 only) Removal steps of the ThinkPad Pen Pro The ThinkPad Pen Pro is stored in the slot on the bottom side of the computer. To remove the pen from the slot, slide the tab of the pen a little bit out, and then completely pull out the pen.
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 1.65 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.143 Nm (1.4 kgf-cm) L13 Gen 2, L13 Yoga Gen 2, S2 Gen 6, and S2 Yoga Gen 6 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1040 Base cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 2 and S2 Yoga Gen 6 only)” on page 65 Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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Removal steps of the base cover assembly Applying labels to the base cover assembly Note: Depending on the country or region of delivery, the labels might be slightly different from the ones in the following illustration. The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. Apply those labels when you replace the base cover.
• “1040 Base cover assembly” on page 67 Important notice for replacing a 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.
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 4 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (5) (1.85 kgf-cm) 1060 M.2 solid-state drive and bracket For access, remove this FRU: • “1020 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 2 and S2 Yoga Gen 6 only)” on page 65 •...
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Removal steps of the short M.2 solid-state drive Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 2 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 2 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Removal steps of the long M.2 solid-state drive Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1070 Coin-cell battery For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 2 and S2 Yoga Gen 6 only)” on page 65 •...
When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1080 Wireless LAN card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 2 and S2 Yoga Gen 6 only)” on page 65 • “1040 Base cover assembly” on page 67 Removal steps of the wireless LAN card In step , unplug the connectors by using the antenna RF connector removal tool or pick the connectors...
When installing: Plug the gray cable into the main connector, and the black cable into the auxiliary connector on the card. 1090 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 2 and S2 Yoga Gen 6 only)” on page 65 •...
• “1050 Built-in battery” on page 69 Removal steps of the smart card reader Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1110 Trackpad and trackpad cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Removal steps of the trackpad and trackpad cable Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2 mm, fine pitch, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the trackpad is attached firmly. 1120 ThinkPad Pen Pro charger with cable (for L13 Yoga Gen 2 and S2 Yoga Gen 6 only) For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Removal steps of the ThinkPad Pen Pro charger with cable Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 4 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board. 1130 Wireless LAN antenna assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Attention: When 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 (gray) Wireless-LAN auxiliary antenna (black) 1140 Fingerprint reader bracket/fingerprint reader/fingerprint reader cable For access, remove these FRUs in order:...
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Removal steps of the fingerprint reader bracket and fingerprint reader with cable Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 2.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
1150 Rear camera board with cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 2 and S2 Yoga Gen 6 only)” on page 65 • “1040 Base cover assembly” on page 67 Removal steps of the rear camera board with cable When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board.
Removal steps of the I/O connectors bracket Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M 2 x 4 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) M 2.5 x 4.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) 1170 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M 2.5 × 4.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) 1180 Thermal fan For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 2 and S2 Yoga Gen 6 only)” on page 65 •...
Removal steps of the thermal fan When installing: • Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. • Do not press the top of the fan cover and the fan hub. • Before you attach the fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, on the part marked as shown in the following illustrations.
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For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 2 and S2 Yoga Gen 6 only)” on page 65 • “1030 Keyboard” on page 65 • “1040 Base cover assembly” on page 67 •...
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Removal steps of the system board (for non-Yoga model) Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M 2.5 × 4.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Removal steps of the system board (for Yoga model) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.294 Nm M 2.5 × 4.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver (3.0 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 1200 Keyboard bezel assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
• “1110 Trackpad and trackpad cable” on page 75 • “1120 ThinkPad Pen Pro charger with cable (for L13 Yoga Gen 2 and S2 Yoga Gen 6 only)” on page 76 • “1130 Wireless LAN antenna assembly” on page 77 •...
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Removal steps of the ThinkShutter Removal steps of the LCD panel and LCD cable Grasp the end of two elastic adhesive tapes with tweezers. Pull out each tape slowly in the direction as shown until two elastic adhesive tapes are all released from LCD unit. Note: After the elastic adhesive tape is removed, it cannot be used anymore.
Lift up the LCD panel and turn over the LCD panel. Peel off the adhesive tapes. Detach the LCD cable from the LCD panel as shown. When installing: Ensure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. 2030 LCD hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × 2.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (6) Silver 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) 2040 RGB camera/microphone module with cable and LCD rear cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1040 Base cover assembly” on page 67 •...
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Removal steps of the RGB camera/microphone module/ThinkPad-logo-LED card cable and the LCD rear cover assembly When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Removal steps of the IR camera/microphone module Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Removal steps of the IR camera/microphone module/ThinkPad-logo-LED card cable and the LCD rear cover assembly When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. LCD FRUs for Yoga models This chapter provides information about replacement of LCD FRUs for Yoga models. 3010 Strip cover and rubber caps For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
When installing: Ensure that all the latches are attached firmly. 3020 Touch module assembly, LCD cable, hinge rubber and ThinkShutter For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 2 and S2 Yoga Gen 6 only)” on page 65 •...
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Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M 2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated, small head (4) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) L13 Gen 2, L13 Yoga Gen 2, S2 Gen 6, and S2 Yoga Gen 6 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
When installing: Ensure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. Removal steps of the ThinkShutter 3030 LCD hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 2 and S2 Yoga Gen 6 only)” on page 65 •...
Removal steps of the LCD hinges Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M 2.5 × 2.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (6) Silver 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) 3040 Infrared camera/microphone module with cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 2 and S2 Yoga Gen 6 only)” on page 65 •...
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When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Removal steps of the RGB camera/microphone module Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 3050 Sensor board with cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 2 and S2 Yoga Gen 6 only)” on page 65 •...
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When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Removal steps of the sensor board for computer models with RGB camera When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Removal steps of the sensor board cable When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
3060 ThinkPad-logo-LED card with cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 2 and S2 Yoga Gen 6 only)” on page 65 • “1040 Base cover assembly” on page 67 • “1050 Built-in battery” on page 69 •...
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Part Number: SP40W88693 Printed in China (1P) P/N: SP40W88693...