Important service information Important BIOS and device driver fixes are customer-installable. The BIOS and device drivers are posted on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/ support Advise customers to contact the Customer Support Center at 800-426-7378 if they need assistance in obtaining or installing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads.
MT and 3-digit model, where model = “CTO” (Example: 1829-CTO). Custom Model Variant (CMV) This is a unique configuration that has been negotiated between IBM or Lenovo and the customer. A unique 4-digit MT and 3-digit model is provided to the customer to place orders (Example: 1829-W15).
(this is the same record found in PEW). v eSupport can be accessed at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP.
FRU part numbers. Lenovo plans to transition to RoHS compliance well before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to support Lenovo's requirements and schedule in the EU. Products sold in 2005 and 2006, will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs.
Diskette compatibility matrix Diskette compatibility matrix The compatibility of each of the drives with the diskettes for it is as follows: Diskette Diskette Compatibility drive capacity 3.5-inch 1.0 MB Read and write 2.0 MB Read and write 4.0 MB Not compatible Safety notices: multilingual translations In this manual, safety notices appear in English with a page number reference to the appropriate multilingual, translated safety notice found in this section.
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Safety notices Safety notice 2 DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel and cadmium. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing.
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Safety notices Safety notice 3 DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel. Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery pack as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack.
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Safety notices Safety notice 4 DANGER The lithium battery can cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Do not recharge it, remove its polarized connector, disassemble it, heat it above 100°C (212°F), incinerate it, or expose its cell contents to water. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
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Safety notices Safety notice 5 If the LCD breaks and the fluid from inside the LCD gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical care if any symptoms from the fluid are present after washing. Si le panneau d’affichage à...
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Safety notices Safety notice 7 DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials. Bien que le voltage des batteries principales soit peu élevé, le court-circuit ou la mise à...
Safety information Safety information The following section presents safety information with which you need to be familiar before you service a ThinkPad computer. General safety Follow these rules to ensure general safety: v Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after maintenance.
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Safety information 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.
Safety information v Do not service the following parts with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in a machine: – Power supply units – Pumps – Blowers and fans – Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: –...
Safety information 9. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with. Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in charge between objects.
Laser compliance statement Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Such devices are also sold separately as options. If one of these drives is installed, it is certified in the U.S.
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Laser compliance statement A CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or any other storage device installed may contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following: DANGER Emits visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
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Read this first Following is a list of some common items that are not covered under warranty and some symptoms that might indicate that the system was subjected to stress beyond normal use. Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is covered under the warranty by referring to the following list: The following are not covered under warranty: v LCD panel cracked from the application of excessive force or from being...
“Power management” on page 24 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/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive is replaced because of a failure, no Product Recovery program is on the new hard disk.
Related service information A total progress bar allows you to audit this process, which will take about 8 minutes. The final recovery disc may be safely removed during this time, but may also be left in the optical drive since it is not bootable. 7.
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If it has, it can be used for access to the hard disk drive. If no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to recover data from the hard disk drive.
Attention: If User only mode is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the hard disk drive.
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Related service information To enter standby mode, press Fn+F4. Note: If you are using the ACPI operating system, you can change the action of Fn+F4. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into standby mode automatically: v If a “suspend time” has been set on the timer, and the user does not do any ®...
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Related service information v If you are using the APM operating system and have set the mode to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off the power switch. v If you are using the ACPI operating system and have defined one of the following actions as the event that causes the system to go into hibernation mode, perform that action.
If you test one of these devices, you will need to enable it by using Configuration utility for DOS. The utility is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be used to test a device that is in the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, even if the computer supports the ThinkPad Advanced Dock.
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Checkout guide To run the test, do as follows: Note: In the following procedure, you can select an item not only with the arrow keys, but also with the TrackPoint pointer. Instead of pressing Enter, click the left button. 1. Insert the PC-Doctor disk into the diskette drive; then power on the computer. If the computer cannot be powered on, go to “Power system checkout”...
Checkout guide The options on the test menu are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests v Run Normal Test v Keyboard v Run Quick Test v Video v CPU/Coprocessor v Internal Speaker v Systemboard v Mouse v Video Adapter v Diskette v Serial Ports v System Load v Parallel Ports...
This product is designed to help you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to your computer. Select one of the categories listed below to display symptoms and solutions: v CHECK SYSTEM HEALTH v SYSTEM AND DEVICE TESTS v LENOVO TROUBLESHOOTING v CENTER v SYSTEM REPORTS v UPDATES AND SUPPORT Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: 1.
Checkout guide Voltage (V dc) Ground (20V) Note: Output voltage of pin no.2 of the ac adapter may different from the one you are servicing. 3. If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac adapter. 4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: v Replace the system board.
Checkout guide Terminal Voltage (V dc) + 0 to + 14.4 7(-) 6(-) Ground (−) 2(+) 1(+) 3. If the voltage is less than +14.4 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. Note: Recharging will take at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn If the voltage is still less than +14.4 V dc after recharging, replace the battery.
Product overview Product overview This section presents the following product-unique information: v “Specifications” v “Status indicators” on page 36 v “FRU tests” on page 38 v “Fn key combinations” on page 40 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the ThinkPad Reserve Edition: Feature Description ®...
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Product overview Feature Description Ethernet (on the system v Gigabit Ethernet board) PCI Express Mini Card v Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN v Sierra Wireless EV-DO Wireless WAN Mini PCI Express Adapter v Sierra Wireless MC8775 PCI Express MiniCard PC Card slot v One PC Card (Type-II) slot Bluetooth wireless v ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate (BDC-2)
Product overview Status indicators The system status indicators show the status of the computer, as follows: Indicator Meaning Wireless status Green: The wireless feature (the IEEE 802.11 standard or IEEE 802.11n) is on, and the radio link is ready for use. Blinking green: Data is being transmitted.
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Product overview Indicator Meaning Caps lock Green: Caps Lock mode is enabled. To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. Drive in use Green: Data is being read from or written to the hard disk drive, the diskette drive, or the drive in the Ultrabay Slim device.
Product overview FRU tests The following table shows the test for each FRU. Applicable test System board 1. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. If the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock or the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is attached to the ThinkPad computer, detach it.
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Product overview Applicable test Diskette drive 1. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Interactive Tests --> Diskette Memory 1. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one of them and run Diagnostics --> Memory Test—Quick. 2. If the problem does not recur, return the DIMM to its place, remove the other one, and run the test again.
Product overview Fn key combinations The following table shows the function of each combination of Fn with a function key. Key combination Description Fn+F1 Reserved. Fn+F2 Reserved. Fn+F3 Select a power scheme that has been created by Power Manager. When you press this combination, a panel for selecting a power scheme appears.
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Product overview Key combination Description Fn+F7 Apply a presentation scheme directly, with no need to start Presentation Director. To disable this function and use the Fn+F7 key combination for switching a display output location, start Presentation Director, and change the settings. Switch a display output location v External monitor (CRT display) v Computer display and external monitor (LCD + CRT display)
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Product overview Key combination Description Fn+F10 Reserved. Fn+F11 Reserved. Fn+F12 Put the computer into hibernation mode. To return to normal operation, press the power button for less than four seconds. Note: To use Fn+F12 for hibernation, you must have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on the computer.
Symptom-to-FRU index Symptom-to-FRU index The symptom-to-FRU index in this section lists symptoms and errors and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first, in boldface type. Note: Do the FRU replacement or other actions in the sequence shown in the column headed “FRU or action, in sequence.”...
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Symptom-to-FRU index Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0190 1. Charge the battery pack. Critical low-battery error 2. Battery pack. 0191 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save System Security—Invalid Remote Change current setting by pressing F10. requested.
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Symptom-to-FRU index Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0252 Reset the password by running BIOS Setup Password checksum bad—The password is Utility. cleared. 0260 1. Charge the backup battery for more System timer error. than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter.
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(HDD) may not function correctly on this If in the primary bay the customer is using a system. Ensure that your HDD is supported non-IBM or non-Lenovo hard disk drive on this system and that the latest HDD (HDD), or an old generation IBM HDD firmware is installed.
Symptom-to-FRU index Error messages Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence Device address conflict. 1. Load “Setup Defaults” in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. System board. Allocation error for device. 1. Load “Setup Defaults” in the BIOS Setup Utility.
Symptom-to-FRU index Beep symptoms Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence One beep and a blank, unreadable, or 1. Reseat the LCD connector. flashing LCD. 2. LCD assembly. 3. External CRT. 4. System board. One long and two short beeps, and a blank 1.
Symptom-to-FRU index LCD-related symptoms Important The TFT LCD for the notebook computer contains many thin-film transistors (TFTs). The presence of a small number of dots that are missing, discolored, or always lighted is characteristic of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns.
Symptom-to-FRU index Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can be due to a variety of causes that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a problem recurs.
FRU replacement notices FRU replacement notices This section contains notices related to removing and replacing parts. Read this section carefully before replacing any FRU. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In the ThinkPad computer, this problem is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that have the following characteristics: v They maintain tight connections.
FRU replacement notices v “Retaining the UUID” v “Reading or writing the ECA information” Restoring the serial number of the system unit When the computer was manufactured, the EEPROM on the system board was loaded with the serial numbers of the system and all major components. These numbers need to remain the same throughout the life of the computer.
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FRU replacement notices To check what ECAs have been previously applied to the machine, use the ECA Information Read/Write function on the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later. 1. Insert the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later, and restart the computer.
Removing and replacing a FRU Removing and replacing a FRU This section presents directions and drawings for use in removing and replacing a FRU. Be sure to observe the following general rules: 1. Do not try to service any computer unless you have been trained and certified. An untrained person runs the risk of damaging parts.
Removing and replacing a FRU 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Pull the cover toward you and upward, in the direction shown by arrow 1 , while holding the sides of the computer as shown in this figure.
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Removing and replacing a FRU Unlock the battery release lever 3 . Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 4 , remove the battery pack in the direction shown by arrow When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of the slot. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the locked position.
Removing and replacing a FRU 1020 Leaf spring and leaf spring cover For access, remove this FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 55 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (10) Black 0.196 Nm (2 kgfcm) ThinkPad Reserve Edition...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1030 Left bezel and right bezel For access, remove this FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 55 Step Screw cap Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, Silver or 0.196 Nm nylon-coated (2) black (2 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the latches on the bottom side of each bezel are...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1040 Leather front cover, leather cover, and extended latch knob assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 55 v “1020 Leaf spring and leaf spring cover” on page 57 Note: For the models without the wireless WAN rod antenna, skip steps from 1 to 5 .
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Removing and replacing a FRU Bend the edge of the leather cover a little toward outside 5 , and pull the antenna rod out from the gap between the leather front cover and the leather cover 6 . Detach the computer in direction of the arrow 7 . (continued) MT 8748...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Remove three screws 8 , and detach the leather front cover 9 and the extended latch knob assembly 10 . Note: The extend latch knob assembly is secured with a double-faced adhesive tape a . When you install new extended latch knob assembly, peel the protection sheet of the tape off, and attach the extended latch knob assembly to the slot of the leather cover.
Removing and replacing a FRU 1050 Hard disk drive cover, hard disk drive, and hard disk drive rubber rails For access, remove this FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 55 Attention v Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to it. The hard disk drive is sensitive to physical shock.
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure that the hard disk drive connector is attached firmly. When installing: The rubber rails on the hard disk drive must be attached to the replacement drive. Otherwise the drive cannot be installed properly.
Removing and replacing a FRU 1060 DIMM cover and DIMM For access, remove this FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 55 Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. When installing: Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the socket. Press the DIMM firmly, and pivot it until it snaps into the place.
Removing and replacing a FRU 1070 Keyboard For access, remove this FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 55 Step Icon Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 6 mm, wafer-head, Black 0.196 Nm nylon-coated (4) (2 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad Reserve Edition...
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: do as follows: 1. Attach the keyboard connector. (continued) MT 8748...
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Removing and replacing a FRU 2. Attach the keyboard so that the keyboard edges a are under the frame as shown in this figure. 3. To make sure that the front side of the keyboard is housed firmly, gently press the keys with your thumbs and try to slide the keyboard toward you.
Removing and replacing a FRU 1080 Backup battery DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 55 v “1070 Keyboard”...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1090 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 55 v “1070 Keyboard” on page 65 Step Icon Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 6 mm, wafer-head, Black 0.196 Nm nylon-coated (6) (2 kgfcm)
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Removing and replacing a FRU In models with a fingerprint reader, detach the fingerprint reader connector. Push the upper edge of the palm rest downward slightly 4 , while lifting the lower edge of the palm rest and pulling the keyboard bezel towards you 5 to remove it from the lower case.
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure that the claw is attached firmly 1 . Then attach the front edge of the keyboard bezel 2 . ThinkPad Reserve Edition...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1100 Fingerprint reader card and fingerprint FPC For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 55 v “1070 Keyboard” on page 65 v “1090 Keyboard bezel” on page 69 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1110 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 55 v “1070 Keyboard” on page 65 v “1090 Keyboard bezel” on page 69 In step 1 , unplug the jacks by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in direction of the arrow.
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: 1. If the computer you are servicing has two cables and the card has two connectors, plug the gray cable into the jack labeled MAIN, and the black cable into the jack labeled AUX on the card. 2.
Removing and replacing a FRU 1120 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 55 v “1070 Keyboard” on page 65 v “1090 Keyboard bezel” on page 69 In step 1 , unplug the jack by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connector with your fingers and gently unplug it in direction of the arrow.
Removing and replacing a FRU 1130 Modem daughter card (MDC-1.5) For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 55 v “1070 Keyboard” on page 65 v “1090 Keyboard bezel” on page 69 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 ×...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1140 Second fan For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 55 v “1070 Keyboard” on page 65 v “1090 Keyboard bezel” on page 69 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 ×...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1150 DC-in cable assembly and RJ-11 cable assembly kit For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 55 v “1070 Keyboard” on page 65 v “1090 Keyboard bezel” on page 69 Step Screw (quantity) Color...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1160 LCD assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 55 v “1030 Left bezel and right bezel” on page 58 v “1040 Leather front cover, leather cover, and extended latch knob assembly” on page 59 v “1070 Keyboard”...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.196 Nm (2 kgfcm) (continued) MT 8748...
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Removing and replacing a FRU In step 4 , strip off the tapes securing the antenna cables, and release the cables from the cable guides. ThinkPad Reserve Edition...
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: 1. Route the antenna cables along the cable guides and secure them with the tapes. As you route the cables, make sure that they are not subjected to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken.
Removing and replacing a FRU 1170 System board, HDD sub card, fansink, and PC Card slot assembly Important notices for handling the system board When handling the system board, bear the following in mind. v At every point in the process, be sure not to drop or stack the system board.
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Removing and replacing a FRU Following components soldered on the top side of the system board are extremely sensitive. When you service the system board, avoid any kind of rough handling. ™ Accelerometer chip for the HDD Active Protection System Security chip MCH (Memory Controller Hub) ICH (I/O Controller Hub)
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Removing and replacing a FRU Note: HDD sub card, fansink, and PC Card slot assembly are attached to the system board. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.196 Nm (2 kgfcm) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 ×...
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Removing and replacing a FRU In step 7 , detach the HDD sub card from the system board. When installing: When attaching the system board to the base cover, adjust the placement of the wireless radio switch as shown in a . Improper placement of the switch might cause a damage.
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Removing and replacing a FRU Turn the system board over, and then disconnect the PC Card slot assembly from the system board. In step 12 , press the eject button of the PC Card slot assembly. The eject button pops out. In step 14 , detach the claws of the slot, and remove the PC Card slot assembly in the direction of arrow 15 .
Removing and replacing a FRU 1180 Base cover and speaker For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 55 v “1030 Left bezel and right bezel” on page 58 v “1040 Leather front cover, leather cover, and extended latch knob assembly” on page 59 v “1070 Keyboard”...
Removing and replacing a FRU 2010 LCD front bezel and clear plate For access, remove this FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 55 Step Screw cap Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × 5 mm, wafer-head, Black 0.294 Nm nylon-coated (3) (3 kgfcm) M2 ×...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Remove the clear plate 7 . Note: When you replace the LCD front bezel, you need to attach new name plate ( a ). For the name plate, see “Miscellaneous parts” on page 111. MT 8748...
Removing and replacing a FRU 2020 Inverter card For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 55 v “2010 LCD front bezel and clear plate” on page 89 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.156 Nm (1.6 kgfcm)
Removing and replacing a FRU 2030 Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-2) For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 55 v “2010 LCD front bezel and clear plate” on page 89 When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. MT 8748...
Removing and replacing a FRU 2040 LCD panel and LCD cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 55 v “1030 Left bezel and right bezel” on page 58 v “1040 Leather front cover, leather cover, and extended latch knob assembly” on page 59 v “1070 Keyboard”...
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure that the LCD cable is attached firmly. MT 8748...
Removing and replacing a FRU 2050 Wireless WAN antenna cable set, wireless WAN rod antenna (with special tool and ring), and aluminum tape for wireless WAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 55 v “1030 Left bezel and right bezel”...
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Removing and replacing a FRU In step 3 , peel the aluminum tape a off. When installing: As you route the cables, make sure that they are not subjected to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken.
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Removing and replacing a FRU In step 5 , detach the rod antenna from the antenna cable. Note: In models with Wireless WAN antenna cable set with 2nd antenna (Verizon), the 2nd antenna is attached on the PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless WAN.
Removing and replacing a FRU 2060 Wireless LAN antenna For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 55 v “1030 Left bezel and right bezel” on page 58 v “1040 Leather front cover, leather cover, and extended latch knob assembly” on page 59 v “1070 Keyboard”...
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Route the antenna cables as shown in this figure. As you route the cables, make sure that they are not subjected to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken.
Removing and replacing a FRU 2070 Hinges and LCD rear cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 55 v “1030 Left bezel and right bezel” on page 58 v “1040 Leather front cover, leather cover, and extended latch knob assembly” on page 59 v “1070 Keyboard”...
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Removing and replacing a FRU ThinkPad Reserve Edition...
Removing and replacing a FRU 3010 ThinkPad Reserve Edition whole system Following FRUs are included in ThinkPad Reserve Edition whole system FRU. v Battery pack v Keyboard (U.S. English) If the customer uses a country-unique keyboard in the defective computer and it is reusable, you need to remove it from the defective computer and reuse it in the new computer.
Locations Locations Front view ThinkLight Status indicators Note: For the description of each indicator, see “Status indicators” on page Wireless WAN rod antenna Security key hole AC power connector RJ-11 (modem) connector Hard disk drive Microphone jack Stereo headphone jack Universal serial bus (USB) connectors IEEE 1394 connector Built-in microphone...
Parts list Parts list v Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless specific types or models are specified. v FRU with specific models listed and described as xxU (where U is an example of a country designator) should be used for all models ending in U. v FRU with specific models listed and described as 3Dx (where 3D is an example of a unique configuration) should be used for all of these models, unless specific country or region designator is specified.
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Parts list FRU no. RoHS See “Miscellaneous parts” on page 111. LCD unit (see “LCD FRUs” on page 109.) Keyboard bezel assembly with fingerprint reader 42X4409 Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN xxA, xxB, xxF, xxH, xxL, xxM, xxP, xxQ, xxS, xxU, 42T0865 xxV, xxY 42T0867...
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Parts list FRU no. RoHS Right bezel assembly 42X4401 Leather body assembly 42X4404 Left bezel assembly 42X4402 Leaf spring cover 42X4500 DIMM slot cover 41W4579 Lower case with label 8748 42X4408 Speaker kit 42X3807 1-GB DDR2-667 SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2-5300) card 40Y8403 Fan assembly, low voltage 42X3804...
Parts list 12.1-in. XGA TFT FRU no. RoHS See “Miscellaneous parts” on page 111. LCD bezel assembly 42X4413 LCD panel, 12.1-in. XGA, TMD 13N7092 Wireless WAN rod antenna with special tool and ring 42X4410 Aluminum tape for wireless WAN antenna 42X4391 Wireless WAN antenna cable set with 2nd antenna 93P4586...
Parts list Miscellaneous parts RoHS Screw kit (including nylon-coated screws): 41V9754 v M2 × 4 mm (black), bind head (17) v M2 × 2.7 mm (black), flat head (2) v M2 × 2.8 mm (silver), flat head (14) v M2 × 3 mm (silver), small head (15) v M2 ×...
42W7820 ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later — Note: Download the file from the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ Power cords A ThinkPad power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region:...
Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries or both: Lenovo Active Protection System Rescue and Recovery ®...
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