Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML Hardware Maintenance Manual
Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML Hardware Maintenance Manual

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML Hardware Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo IdeaPad S540 series Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML Touch...
  • Page 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 4 First Edition (August 2019) © Copyright Lenovo 2019. 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. GS-...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CRU ....33 General guidelines ....© Copyright Lenovo 2019...
  • Page 6 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Safety Information

    • Do not work alone under hazardous conditions or near equipment that has hazardous voltages. • Disconnect all power before: – Performing a mechanical inspection – Working near power supplies © Copyright Lenovo 2019...
  • Page 8: Safety Inspection Guide

    This guide addresses only those items. You should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-Lenovo features or options not covered by this inspection guide.
  • Page 9: Handling Devices That Are Sensitive To Electrostatic Discharge

    4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Remove the cover. 6. Check for any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-Lenovo alterations. 7. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage.
  • Page 10: Grounding Requirements

    Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician. Safety notices (multilingual translations) The safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: •...
  • Page 11 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 13 PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 14 PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 15 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 16 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER VORSICHT Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 17 VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 18 VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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  • Page 27: Chapter 2. General Checkout

    • LCD panel cracked from the application of excessive force or from being dropped • Scratched (cosmetic) parts • Distortion, deformation, or discoloration of the cosmetic parts • Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that have been cracked or broken by excessive force © Copyright Lenovo 2019...
  • Page 28: Checking The Ac Power Adapter

    • Damage caused by liquid spilled into the system • Damage caused by the improper insertion of a personal-computer card (PC card) or the installation of an incompatible card • Improper disc insertion or use of an external optical drive •...
  • Page 29: Cru List

    CRU list Model: Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML, Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14IML Touch MT: 81NF, 81V0 Type ac power adapter self-service power cord self-service Chapter 2 General checkout...
  • Page 30 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 31: Chapter 3. Identifying Frus (Crus)

    Chapter 3. Identifying FRUs (CRUs) All FRUs (CRUs) The exploded illustrations help Lenovo service technicians identify FRUs or CRUs that they may need to replace when servicing a customer’s computer. © Copyright Lenovo 2019...
  • Page 32 Figure 1. Exploded view for Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 33 Table 1. FRU (CRU) categories FRU (CRU) category Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU — — LCD module Upper case (with keyboard) dc-in cable System board I/O board Heat sink and fan assembly M.2 solid-state drive Memory module Memory module shielding Wi-Fi card Wi-Fi card sponge Touchpad Fingerprint board...
  • Page 34 Figure 2. Exploded view for the Bezel LCD module Table 2. FRU categories for the Bezel LCD module FRU (CRU) category Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU Hinge cover Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 35 Table 2. FRU categories for the Bezel LCD module (continued) LCD bezel LCD panel Hinges LCD cable Camera cable Camera board Microphone board LCD base cover Chapter 3 Identifying FRUs (CRUs)
  • Page 36 Figure 3. Exploded view for the Glass LCD module Table 3. FRU categories for the Glass LCD module FRU (CRU) category Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU Hinge cover Strip cover LCD panel Hinges LCD cable Camera cable Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 37: Miscellaneous Parts

    Table 3. FRU categories for the Glass LCD module (continued) Camera board Microphone board LCD base cover Miscellaneous parts Table 4. Miscellaneous parts FRU descriptions Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU Screw pack Removable tapes Rubber Thermalpad Chapter 3 Identifying FRUs (CRUs)
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  • Page 39: Chapter 4. Removing A Fru Or Cru

    5. To install a new FRU in place, perform the removal procedure in reverse and follow any notes that pertain to replacement. 6. When replacing a FRU, carefully retain and reuse all screws. If screws are missing, look up the Lenovo part numbers by visiting https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup...
  • Page 40: Remove The Battery Pack

    Figure 4. Remove the 10 screws Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 5.5 Step 3. Remove the lower case. Figure 5. Remove the lower case Remove the battery pack Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case”...
  • Page 41 Figure 6. Disconnect the cable Step 2. Remove the 4 screws. Figure 7. Remove the 4 screws Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3 Step 3. Remove the battery pack. Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
  • Page 42: Remove The Memory Module

    Figure 8. Remove the battery pack Remove the memory module Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 33 “Remove the battery pack” on page 34 Step 1. Remove the memory module shielding. Figure 9.
  • Page 43: Remove The M.2 Solid-State Drive

    Figure 10. Remove the memory module Remove the M.2 solid-state drive Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 33 “Remove the battery pack” on page 34 Step 1. Remove the screw. Figure 11.
  • Page 44: Remove The Wi-Fi Card

    Figure 12. Remove the solid-state drive Remove the Wi-Fi card Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 33 “Remove the battery pack” on page 34 Step 1. Disconnect the cable of the I/O board as shown. Figure 13.
  • Page 45 Figure 14. Remove the Wi-Fi card sponge Step 3. Disconnect the main and auxiliary antenna cables. Figure 15. Disconnect antenna cables Step 4. Remove the screw. Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
  • Page 46: Remove The Heat Sink And Fan Assembly

    Figure 16. Remove the screw Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3 Step 5. Remove the Wi-Fi card by pulling it away from the slot. Figure 17. Remove the Wi-Fi card Remove the heat sink and fan assembly Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case”...
  • Page 47 Figure 18. Disconnect the 2 cables Step 2. Remove the 10 screws. Figure 19. Remove the 10 screws Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3 Step 3. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly. Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
  • Page 48: Remove The Dc-In Cable

    Figure 20. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly Remove the dc-in cable Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed: “Remove the lower case” on page 33 “Remove the battery pack” on page 34 Step 1. Remove the 2 screws, and then open the hinge. Figure 21.
  • Page 49: Remove The Speakers

    Figure 22. Disconnect the cable Step 3. Use a prying tool to remove the dc-in cable from the upper case. CAUTION: Do not pull the cable directly. Figure 23. Remove the dc-in cable Remove the speakers Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case”...
  • Page 50: Remove The Fingerprint Board

    Figure 24. Disconnect the 2 cables Step 2. Carefully remove the speakers off the piles. Figure 25. Remove the speakers Remove the fingerprint board Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 33 “Remove the battery pack”...
  • Page 51 Figure 26. Disconnect the cable Step 2. Remove the screw. Figure 27. Remove the screw Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3 Step 3. Remove the fingerprint board and its bracket. Figure 28. Remove the fingerprint board and its bracket Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
  • Page 52: Remove The Touchpad Assembly

    Remove the touchpad assembly Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. Also make sure the cables connecting the touchpad assembly to the system board have been disconnected. “Remove the lower case” on page 33 “Remove the battery pack” on page 34 Step 1.
  • Page 53: Remove The I/O Board

    Figure 31. Remove the touchpad assembly Remove the I/O board Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 33 “Remove the battery pack” on page 34 Step 1. Disconnect the cable of the I/O board as shown. Figure 32.
  • Page 54: Remove The System Board

    Figure 33. Remove the 3 screws Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3 M2.5 x 4.5 Step 3. Remove the I/O board. Figure 34. Remove the I/O board Remove the system board Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case”...
  • Page 55 “Remove the speakers” on page 43 “Remove the fingerprint board” on page 44 “Remove the touchpad assembly” on page 46 Step 1. Disconnect the cable. Figure 35. Disconnect the cable Step 2. Remove the 3 screws. Figure 36. Remove the 3 screws Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3...
  • Page 56: Remove The Upper Case(With Keyboard)

    Figure 37. Remove the system board Remove the upper case(with keyboard) Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 33 “Remove the battery pack” on page 34 “Remove the Wi-Fi card” on page 38 Step 1.
  • Page 57 Figure 39. Remove the 4 screws Screw specifications Number of screws M2.5 x 4.5 Step 3. Open the hinges. Figure 40. Open the hinges Step 4. Remove the upper case from the LCD module in the direction shown. Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
  • Page 58: Disassemble The Lcd Module

    LCD module, make sure it has been detached from the upper case. Refer to “Remove the upper case(with keyboard)” on page 50 for instructions. There are two different types of LCD module for Lenovo IdeaPad S540-14: the Bezel LCD module and the Glass LCD module. Some disassembling steps differ between the two modules.
  • Page 59 Figure 43. Remove the hinge cover for the Glass LCD module Step 2. This step differs between the Bezel LCD module and the Glass LCD module. For the Bezel LCD module, insert your fingernails under the lower inner side of the LCD bezel and then carefully pull the LCD bezel outwards.
  • Page 60 Figure 45. Remove the strip cover for the Glass LCD module Step 3. Pull the two removable tapes (located on left and right edges under the LCD panel) downwards steadily. With the bottom edge as an axis, lift up the top edge of the LCD panel. CAUTION: Do not remove the LCD panel at this step.
  • Page 61 Figure 47. Pull the two removable tapes for the Glass LCD module Step 4. This step differs between the Bezel LCD module and the Glass LCD module. For the Bezel LCD module, carefully disconnect the LCD cable at the back side of the LCD panel, and then remove the LCD panel.
  • Page 62: Remove The Hinges And The Lcd Cable

    Figure 49. Remove the LCD panel for the Glass LCD module Screw specifications Number of screws M2.0 x 3 Remove the hinges and the LCD cable Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 33 “Remove the battery pack”...
  • Page 63 Step 2. Remove the hinges. Figure 51. Remove the hinges Step 3. Disconnect the LCD cable. Figure 52. Disconnect the LCD cable Step 4. Remove the LCD cable. Figure 53. Remove the LCD cable Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
  • Page 64: Remove The Camera And Microphone Board

    Remove the camera and microphone board Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 33 “Remove the battery pack” on page 34 “Remove the Wi-Fi card” on page 38 “Remove the upper case(with keyboard)” on page 50 “Remove the LCD panel”...
  • Page 65 Step 3. Remove the microphone board. CAUTION: The microphone board is fragile and easily-bent. Remove it with care. Figure 56. Remove the microphone board Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
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  • Page 67: Appendix A. Label Locations

    68 mm x 8 mm Indonesia rating label Indonesia 26 mm x 10 mm Adapter label 65 mm x 20 mm Brazil lable Brazil 35 mm x 15 mm Israel/US/CA/TW label Israel/US/CA/Taiwan 32 mm x 10 mm © Copyright Lenovo 2019...
  • Page 68 Table 5. All base cover labels (continued) INDIA BIS LABEL INDIA 30 mm x 22 mm Korea KCC label Korea 50 mm x 43 mm TW vision warning label Taiwan 70 mm x 10 mm 20 mm x 10 mm South Africa label South Africa 15 mm x 10 mm...
  • Page 69: Trademarks

    Trademarks Lenovo, the “lenovo” logo and IdeaPad are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries or both: Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

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