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  • Page 1 Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo B575e...
  • Page 2 Appendix A “Notices” on page 93. Fourth Edition (December 2012) © Copyright Lenovo 2012. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....Chapter 5. Lenovo B575e ..37 Appendix A. Notices ..93 Specifications .
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  • Page 5: About This Manual

    • The product-specific sections include service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Important: • This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with Lenovo products. Use this manual to troubleshoot problems effectively. • Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read all the information under Chapter 1 “Safety information”...
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  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Safety Information

    • Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer. • Fan louvers on the machine help to prevent overheating of internal components. Do not obstruct fan louvers or cover them with labels or stickers. © Copyright Lenovo 2012...

  • Page 8: Electrical Safety

    Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment. Important: Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents. Many customers have, near their equipment, rubber floor mats that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges.

  • Page 9: Safety Inspection Guide

    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

    2. Make sure that the ESD protective devices you use have been certified (ISO 9000) as fully effective. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: • Keep the parts in protective packages until they are inserted into the product. • Avoid contact with other people. •...
  • Page 11 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 16 DANGER 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 25: Laser Compliance Statement (Multilingual Translations)

    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 Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 33: Chapter 2. Important Service Information

    After a system board is replaced, ensure that the latest BIOS is installed to the system board before completing the service action. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do the following: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Click Download Drivers & Software. The Web site offers three options to begin your search: • Search by product number •...

  • Page 34: Strategy For Replacing A Hard Disk Drive

    Note: RoHS and non-RoHS FRU part numbers with the same fit and function are identified by the unique FRU part numbers. Lenovo plans to transit to RoHS compliance before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to meet Lenovo’s requirements and schedule in the European Union. Products sold between 2005 and 2006 might contain some RoHS compliant FRUs.

  • Page 35: Chapter 3. General Checkout

    • Damage caused by liquid spilled into the system • Damage caused by the improper insertion of a PC Card or the installation of an incompatible card • Improper disc insertion or use of an optical drive © Copyright Lenovo 2012...

  • Page 36: Power System Checkout

    3. If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac power adapter. 4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: • Replace the system board. • If the problem persists, go to Chapter 5 “Lenovo B575e” on page 37. Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 37: Checking Operational Charging

    • Windows 7: Launch the Power Manager program and click the Battery tab. • Windows 8: – Press the recovery button to launch the Lenovo Solution Center program, and then click Battery. – Launch the Lenovo Settings program from the Start screen, and then click Power.
  • Page 38 If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 39: Chapter 4. Related Service Information

    For more information about the recovery solutions, refer to the help information system of the programs. Passwords As many as two passwords might be needed for a Lenovo notebook computer: the power-on password and the supervisor password. © Copyright Lenovo 2012...

  • Page 40: Power-On Password

    If any of these passwords has been set, a prompt for it will be displayed on the screen whenever the computer is turned on. The computer does not start until the password is entered. Note: If only a supervisor password is set, the password prompt will not be displayed when the operating system is started.

  • Page 41: Hibernation Mode

    Also, when the time set on the resume timer elapses, the computer automatically returns from sleep mode and resumes operation. Note: The computer does not accept any input immediately after it enters sleep mode. Wait a few seconds before taking any action to reenter operation mode. Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following occurs: •...
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  • Page 43: Chapter 5. Lenovo B575E

    “Status indicators” on page 38 • “Fn key combinations” on page 39 Specifications This topic lists the physical features for the Lenovo B575e models. Processor • Windows 7: To view the system properties of your computer, click Start, right-click Computer; then click Properties.

  • Page 44: Status Indicators

    • 12.7 mm Rambo optical drive (on some models) Wireless features • Integrated wireless LAN • 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet communication Status indicators This topic presents the system status indicators that show the status of the computer. Table 1. Status indicators Indicator Meaning Caps Lock indicator...

  • Page 45: Fn Key Combinations

    Has the same function as the Break key on a conventional keyboard. Fn+PgDn Activates the insert function. Fn + up/down arrow Increases or decreases the display brightness level. Fn + left/right arrow Decreases or increases the sound volume. Chapter 5 Lenovo B575e...
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  • Page 47: Chapter 6. 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 48 • Torque driver If you have a torque screwdriver, refer to the Torque column in the screw information table for each step. • Ensure that you use the correct screw. It is recommended to use new screws for replacements. If you have a torque screwdriver, tighten all screws firmly to the torque specified in the screw information table for each step.

  • Page 49: Chapter 7. Removing And 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 50: 1010 Battery Pack

    1010 Battery pack Removal steps of battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Unlock the manual battery latch . Holding the spring-loaded battery latch in the unlocked position, remove the battery pack in the direction shown by the arrow When installing: Install the battery pack in the slot.

  • Page 51: 1030 Hard Disk Drive

    Removal steps of bottom slot cover Loosen the screws , then remove the bottom slot cover 1030 Hard disk drive For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 Attention: •...
  • Page 52 Removal steps of hard disk drive assembly Remove the screw Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 1.6 kgf-cm Pull the tab in the direction shown by the arrow to remove the hard disk drive from the slot. When installing: Make sure that the hard disk drive connector is attached firmly.

  • Page 53: 1040 Optical Drive

    Remove the hard disk drive bracket in the direction shown by the arrow 1040 Optical drive For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 Removal steps of the optical drive Remove the screw , insert a screwdriver into the screw hole and push the optical drive in the direction shown by the arrow...

  • Page 54: 1050 Memory Modules

    Insert a screwdriver into the screw hole and push the optical drive. Pull the optical drive out. 1050 Memory modules For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 Removal steps of memory modules Release the two latches on both edges of the socket at the same time in the direction shown by the arrows , and then unplug the DIMM in the direction shown by the arrow...

  • Page 55: 1060 Pci Express Mini Card For Wireless Lan

    When installing: Insert the notched end of the memory module into the socket. Press the memory module firmly, and pivot it until it snaps into place. Make sure that it is firmly installed in the slot and does not move easily. 1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 56: 1070 Backup Battery

    Remove the card in the direction shown by the arrow When installing: Plug the black cable (MAIN) into the jack labeled A, and the white cable (AUX) into the jack labeled B on the card. 1070 Backup battery For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 57: 1080 Keyboard

    Insert a screwdriver into the backup battery hole and push the backup battery until the battery pops up. 1080 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU...
  • Page 58 Removal steps of keyboard Remove the screws When installing: Make sure the screws have been fastened to secure the keyboard. Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × 7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 3.0 kgf-cm Push hard in the direction shown by the arrows to unlatch the rear edge of the keyboard.

  • Page 59: Chapter 7 Removing And Replacing A Fru

    The keyboard will open up slightly Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU...

  • Page 60: 1090 Keyboard Bezel

    Carefully lift the keyboard until you can see how it is connected. Hold the keyboard above the computer and then detach the connector in the direction shown by the arrows 1090 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
  • Page 61 Removal steps of keyboard bezel Remove screws that secure the keyboard bezel. Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × 7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (10) Black 3.0 kgf-cm Black M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) 1.6 kgf-cm Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU...
  • Page 62 Remove the screw Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 1.6 kgf-cm Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 63 Detach the connectors. When installing: Make sure that the connectors are attached firmly to the system board. Remove the keyboard bezel. Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU...

  • Page 64: 1100 Led Board And Power Board

    1100 LED board and power board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 • “1030 Hard disk drive” on page 45 • “1040 Optical drive” on page 47 •...

  • Page 65: 1110 Microphone Assembly

    1110 Microphone assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 • “1030 Hard disk drive” on page 45 • “1040 Optical drive” on page 47 •...
  • Page 66 • “1050 Memory modules” on page 48 • “1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 49 • “1070 Backup battery” on page 50 • “1080 Keyboard” on page 51 • “1090 Keyboard bezel” on page 54 Removal steps of I/O board Remove the screw , and then detach the cable.
  • Page 67 Remove the I/O board Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU...
  • Page 68 Removal steps of RJ45 Ethernet board Remove the screws , and then detach the cable. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 1.85 kgf-cm When installing: Make sure that the cable is attached firmly to the system board. Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 69: 1130 System Board Assembly

    Remove the RJ45 Ethernet board 1130 System board assembly Important notices for handling the system board: When handling the system board, bear the following in mind: • Be careful not to drop the system board on a bench top that has a hard surface, such as metal, wood, or composite. •...
  • Page 70 Removal steps of system board Remove the screw . Detach the connectors. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) 3.0 kgf-cm When installing: Make sure that all the connectors are attached firmly. Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 71: 1140 Lcd Unit

    Detach the connector and remove the system board in the direction shown by the arrow 1140 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 •...
  • Page 72 Removal steps of LCD unit Release the antenna cables from the cable guides. Then remove the screws Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 1.6 kgf-cm When installing: • Route the antenna cables along the cable guides. As you route the cables, make sure that they are not subject to any tension.

  • Page 73: 1150 Thermal Fan Assembly

    Remove the LCD unit in the direction shown by the arrow 1150 Thermal fan assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 • “1030 Hard disk drive” on page 45 •...
  • Page 74 Removal steps of thermal fan assembly Detach the connector in the direction shown by the arrow When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. Loosen the screws , but do not remove them. Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 75: 1160 Speaker Assembly

    Lift the thermal fan assembly in the direction shown by the arrow Attention: Be careful not to damage the connector. Attention: Do not handle the thermal fan assembly roughly. Improper handling can cause distortion or deformation and imperfect contact with components. When installing: Before you attach the thermal fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, on the part marked as shown in the above illustration.

  • Page 76: 1170 Dc-In Sub Card And Base Cover

    Removal steps of speaker assembly Remove the screws . Then remove the speaker assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 4.0 kgf-cm 1170 DC-in sub card and base cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
  • Page 77 Removal steps of DC-in sub card Remove the screws , and then remove the DC-in sub card in the direction shown by the arrow Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) 1.85 kgf-cm Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU...

  • Page 78: 2010 Lcd Front Bezel

    Applying labels to the base cover The new base cover is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. Apply those labels listed when you replace the base cover. For the labels which are not shipped with the new base cover, peel them off from the old base cover, and adhere them to the new one.
  • Page 79 • “1080 Keyboard” on page 51 • “1090 Keyboard bezel” on page 54 • “1130 System board assembly” on page 63 • “1140 LCD unit” on page 65 Removal steps of LCD front bezel Remove the screws Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 ×...

  • Page 80: 2020 Integrated Camera

    2020 Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1080 Keyboard” on page 51 • “1090 Keyboard bezel” on page 54 • “1130 System board assembly” on page 63 • “1140 LCD unit” on page 65 •...
  • Page 81 Removal steps of LCD panel and hinges Disconnect the integrated camera connector in the direction shown by the arrow . Remove the screws Then lift the LCD panel in the direction shown by the arrow Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black M2 ×...

  • Page 82: 2040 Antenna Assembly

    Removal steps of LCD cable Peel off the adhesive tape and detach the connector. When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. 2040 Antenna assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 •...
  • Page 83 Release the antenna cables from the cable guides of the LCD rear cover assembly and from the hinges in the direction shown by the arrows Cable routing: Route the antenna cables along the cable guides and secure the antenna boards with tapes. As you route the cables, make sure that they are not subject to any tension.
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  • Page 85: Chapter 8. Locations

    Chapter 8. Locations This chapter introduces the locations of the computer hardware components. Front view Figure 1. Lenovo B575e front view Microphone jack Integrated camera (on some models) Wireless antennas (on some models) Headphone jack Status indicators Media card reader slot...

  • Page 86: Bottom View

    Bottom view Figure 2. Lenovo B575e bottom view Battery lock Fan louvers Battery pack VGA port Battery latch HDMI port (on some models) Security keyhole USB connector ac power connector Bottom slot cover The memory modules, hard disk drive, and wireless cards are located underneath the bottom slot cover.

  • Page 87: Chapter 9. Parts List

    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 88: Overall

    Overall Table 3. Parts list—Overall No. FRU (Overall) FRU no. LCD unit (see “LCD FRUs” on page 84) LB57 LED BOARD W/CABLE 31048995 LB575B Upper Case W/TP 90201316 Battery, 2200mA 6cell, 48Wh 3S2P Sanyo L09S6Y02 3S2P 48Wh bty(LH)Comm01 121001091 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 89 Table 3. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) FRU no. 121500090 Battery, 2200mA 6cell, 48Wh 3S2P Sanyo L09S6Y02 3S2P 48Wh bty(LH)Comm01 + EU lable 121001094 Battery, 2200mA 6cell, 48Wh 3S2P SMP/LG L09M6Y02 3S2P 48Wh bty(LH)Comm01 Battery, 2200mA 6cell, 48Wh 3S2P SMP/LG L09M6Y02 3S2P 48Wh bty(LH)Comm01 + 121500091 EU lable Battery, 2200mA 6cell, 48Wh 3S2P Celx/S L10C6Y02 3S2P 48Wh bty(LH)Comm01...

  • Page 90: Lcd Frus

    LA57 POWER BOARD CABLE 31048984 Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 86.) – ac power adapter (see “ac power adapters” on page 89.) LCD FRUs A 14-inch high-definition (HD) TFT LCD is used in Lenovo B575e models. See the table below. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 91 Table 4. Parts list - LCD No. FRU FRU no. 90201314 LB575B LCD bezel with camera hole LB575B LCD bezel without camera hole 90201315 90200228 LB57L LCD hinge L&R 6K.4VECS.001 LA48 camera 1M56.18011.462/07.962/06.362 90200517 LB48 camera 0.3M 56.18011.472 90000224 LB57L LCD Cover W/Antenna 60.4VE02.001 90200229 LB575B LCD Cover W/Antenna 2 90201313...

  • Page 92: Keyboard

    Table 4. Parts list - LCD (continued) No. FRU FRU no. 18200651 Panel 15.6 HD Wedge Anti-Glare CMI N156BGE-L11 Panel 15.6 HD Wedge Anti-Glare LGD LP156WH4-TLP1 18200652 – 90201317 LB575B LCD Bezel Screw Pad Keyboard Table 5. Parts list - Keyboard (Dafon) Language FRU NO.
  • Page 93 Table 5. Parts list - Keyboard (Dafon) (continued) Language FRU NO. FRU NO. (Windows 7) (Windows 8 ) 25204612 25209752 U.S. English U.S. English (International, with a Euro symbol) 25204638 25209778 Table 6. Parts list - Keyboard (Sunrex) Language FRU NO. FRU NO.
  • Page 94 Table 7. Parts list - Keyboard (Chicony) Language FRU NO. FRU NO. (Windows 7) (Windows 8) Arabic 25204597 25209737 Belgian 25204604 25209744 Brazilian Portuguese 25204598 25209738 Bulgarian 25204610 25209750 Czech, Slovak 25204609 25209749 C& Nordics 25204603 25209743 Dutch 25204599 25209739 French 25204595 25209735...

  • Page 95: Miscellaneous Parts

    36001653 HIPRO LN-A0403A3C 36001672 Power cords A Lenovo power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region. Table 11. Parts list - 3-pin power cords (Linetek) Country or region FRU no. Argentina 145000599 •...
  • Page 96 Table 11. Parts list - 3-pin power cords (Linetek) (continued) FRU no. Country or region Denmark 145000598 • LINETEK LS15+H03VV-F+LP-38 1 m Indian 145000592 • LINETEK PE-361+ H05VV-F+ LS15 1 m Israel 145000595 • LINETEK LS15+H03VV-F+LP-41 1 m Italy 145000591 •...
  • Page 97 Table 12. Parts list - 3-pin power cords (Longwell) (continued) FRU no. Country or region Indian 145000560 • Longwell LP-67+BIS+LS-18 1 m Israel 145000563 • Longwell LP-41+H03VV-F+LS-18 1 m Italy 145000559 • Longwell LP-22+H03VV-F+LS-18 1 m Japan 145000555 • Longwell LP-54+VCTF+LS-18 1 m Korea 145000558 •...
  • Page 98 Table 13. Parts list - 3-pin power cords (Volex) (continued) FRU no. Country or region Israel 145000526 • VOLEX SI16S3+H03VV-F+VAC5S 1 m Italy 145000535 • VOLEX IT10S3+HO3VV-F+VAC5S 1 m Japan 145000530 • VOLEX VAC5S+VCTF+M755 1 m Korea 145000533 • VOLEX M2511+KETI IEC+VAC5S 1 m 145000529 South Africa •...

  • Page 99: 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 100: Electronic Emissions Notices

    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: Lenovo OneKey Windows is a trademark of the Microsoft group of companies.

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