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  • Page 1 T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 2 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under Appendix A “Notices” on page 101. First Edition (January 2018) © Copyright Lenovo 2018. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration “GSA”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About this manual ... . iii How to remove the power-on password . . . How to remove the hard disk password..Chapter 1. Safety information ..1 Power management .
  • Page 4 1160 Hall sensor and hall sensor cable ..Appendix B. Abbreviation table ..103 1170 Trackpad cable and trackpad ..1180 NFC cable and NFC module ..T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to read all the information under Chapter 1 “Safety information” on page 1 and Chapter 2 “Important service information” on page 21.
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  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Safety Information

    Chapter 1. Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that you need to be familiar with before you service a ThinkPad notebook computer. • “General safety” on page 1 • “Electrical safety” on page 1 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 2 •...

  • 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-ThinkPad 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-ThinkPad alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non- ThinkPad 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

    The safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian Portuguese • French • German • Hebrew • Japanese • Korean • Spanish • Traditional Chinese DANGER DANGER DANGER T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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  • Page 27: Chapter 2. Important Service Information

    Chapter 2. Important service information This chapter introduces following important service information that applies to all machine types supported by this manual: • “Strategy for replacing FRUs” on page 21 – “Strategy for replacing a solid-state drive” on page 21 –...

  • Page 28: Important Notice For Replacing A System Board

    MT - serial number level. Examples of major FRUs are solid-state drive, system board, and liquid crystal display (LCD). To identify the major FRUs for a product, do the following: 1. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup 2. Type the Machine Type and Serial Number in the corresponding fields. T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 29 3. Click Submit. eSupport also can be used to view the general FRU list for a product. The FRU list is a general list of components and does not contain specific model information. To get the general FRU list for a product, do the following: 1.
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  • Page 31: Chapter 3. General Checkout

    Chapter 3. General checkout This chapter introduces following information: • “What to do first” on page 25 • “Checkout guide” on page 26 – “Diagnosing problems” on page 26 – “Quick test programs” on page 27 – “UEFI diagnostic program” on page 27 –...

  • Page 32: Checkout Guide

    Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad notebook computers. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only ThinkPad products. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to false indications of errors and invalid system responses.

  • Page 33: Quick Test Programs

    Quick test programs Run quick test programs to troubleshoot and resolve computer problems, especially when the computer does not have the Lenovo Solution center installed. To download and install a quick test program, go to https://www.lenovo.com/diags , and follow the instructions on the Web site.

  • Page 34: Power System Checkout

    • If the computer does not charge during operation, go to “Checking the built-in battery and operational charging” on page 29. Note: Noise from the ac power adapter does not always indicate a defect. Checking the USB-C type ac power adapter To check the USB-C type ac power adapter, do the following: T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 35: Checking The Built-In Battery And Operational Charging

    1. Connect the computer to a power outlet and turn on the computer. 2. Start Lenovo Companion program, and then click Hardware Settings ➙ Power. The ac power adapter information is displayed. Ensure that you use the USB-C type ac power adapter that is shipped with the computer to provide enough power to the computer.
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  • Page 37: Chapter 4. Related Service Information

    Chapter 4. Related service information This chapter presents following information: • “Recovery information for the Windows 10 operating system” on page 31 • “Passwords” on page 32 • “Power management” on page 34 • “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 35 Service Web site: When the latest maintenance diskette and the system program service diskette become available, they will be posted on https://support.lenovo.com Recovery information for the Windows 10 operating system...

  • Page 38: Creating And Using A Recovery Usb Drive

    6. Select a corresponding recovery solution according to your situation. Then follow the instructions on the screen to complete the process. Passwords As many as three passwords may be needed for any ThinkPad notebook computer: the power-on password, the hard disk password, and the supervisor password. T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 39: Power-On Password

    The supervisor password protects the system information stored in the ThinkPad Setup program. It provides the following security features: • If only a supervisor password is set, a password prompt is displayed when you try to start the ThinkPad Setup program. Unauthorized users cannot change most of the system configuration options in the ThinkPad Setup program without the password.

  • Page 40: How To Remove The Hard Disk Password

    7. 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. 8. Press F10. 9. 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. Power management To reduce power consumption, the computer has two power management modes: sleep and hibernation.

  • Page 41: Sleep Mode

    Sleep mode When the computer enters sleep mode, the following events occur: • The LCD is powered off. • The solid-state drive is powered off. • The microprocessor stops. To put your computer into sleep mode, press Fn+4. To return to normal operation, press the Fn key only. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into sleep mode automatically: •...

  • Page 42: Numeric Error Codes

    If no numeric code is displayed, check the narrative descriptions of symptoms. If the symptom is not described there, go to “Intermittent problems” on page 40. Note: For a device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad notebook computers, see the manual for that device.

  • Page 43: Error Messages

    Table 1. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 2100 Have the hard disk drive serviced. Detection error on HDD0 (Main HDD) 2101 1. Reseat the M.2 solid-state drive. Detection error on SSD1 (M.2) 2. Replace the M.2 solid-state drive. 3.

  • Page 44: Beep Symptoms

    Replace the system board (service provider only). the BIOS code validation failure) 0285: TCG-compliant functionality-related error (might be Replace the system board (service provider only). the TPM initialization failure) 0286: Integrated graphics error Replace the system board (service provider only). T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 45: No-Beep Symptoms

    Lenovo and it should be replaced. Notes: • This policy applies to all ThinkPad notebooks purchased on 1 January, 2008 or later. • Lenovo will not provide warranty replacement if the LCD is within specifications because we cannot guarantee that any replacement LCD will have zero pixel defects.

  • Page 46: Intermittent Problems

    6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time (do not replace a nondefective FRU): a. System board b. LCD assembly T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 47: Chapter 5. Function Keys

    Chapter 5. Function keys The following table describes the functions of function keys and key combinations. Table 5. Function keys Function key and key combination Description You can configure the Fn key and function keys in the Keyboard Properties window by doing the following: 1.
  • Page 48 Fn key or the power button. Fn+Left arrow key This key combination has the same function as the Home key. Fn+Right arrow key This key combination has the same function as the End key. T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 49: Chapter 6. Locations

    Chapter 6. Locations This chapter introduces the locations of the hardware components on your computer. Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators This topic introduces the locations of the computer controls, connectors, and indicators. Front view Infrared camera (available on some models) Conventional camera (available on models with the infrared camera) Microphones...

  • Page 50: Right-Side View

    USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 Fan louvers Security-lock slot Left-side view USB-C™ connector USB-C™ connector (Thunderbolt™ 3 compatible) Docking-station connector Ethernet connector Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 HDMI™ connector Audio connector SD-card slot Bottom view T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 51: Rear View

    Fan louvers Emergency-reset hole Docking-station hook holes Speakers Rear view Nano-SIM-card tray Status indicators This topic provides information about locating and identifying the various status indicators on your computer. Note: Depending on the model, your computer might look different from the following illustrations. Chapter 6 Locations...

  • Page 52: Locating Frus And Crus

    On: The camera is in use. System status indicators The indicator in the ThinkPad logo on the computer lid and the indicator in the power button show the system status of your computer. • Blinks for three times: The computer is initially connected to power.
  • Page 53 Lenovo does not receive the defective CRU within thirty (30) days of your receipt of the replacement CRU. See your Lenovo Limited Warranty documentation for full details. ThinkPad computers contain the following types of CRUs: – Self-service CRUs: Refer to parts that can be installed or replaced easily by customer themselves or by trained service technicians at an additional cost.

  • Page 54: Major Frus

    Major FRUs T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 55 Table 7. Major FRUs FRU descriptions Self-service Optional-service LCD unit (see “LCD FRUs” on page 51) Keyboard dc-in cable Power button card Keyboard bezel assembly M.2 solid-state drive Memory module Wireless LAN card Wireless WAN card Nano-SIM-card tray SD card reader and audio subcard cable SD card reader and audio subcard Battery Coin-cell battery...
  • Page 56 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. lenovorecovery T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 57: Lcd Frus

    LCD FRUs Table 8. LCD FRUs FRU descriptions Self-service Optional-service LCD bezel cover LCD bezel Infrared camera card (available on some models) LCD panel Hinge kit LED/camera cable assembly LCD rear cover assembly Chapter 6 Locations...

  • Page 58: Miscellaneous Parts

    To view each FRU and the exploded illustration of the computer, see “Major FRUs” on page 48 and “LCD FRUs” on page 51. Note: Depending on your model, some connectors or cables might not be available. T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 59 System board connectors and cables Table 10. System board Internal cable required Connector/feature Cable connection Camera connector (internal) LED/camera cable Connect the cable to this connector. dc-in connector (internal) dc-in cable Connect one end to the power button card and the other end to this connector.
  • Page 60 USB subcard cable Connect one end to the USB subcard, and the other end to this connector. Nano-SIM-card slot (external) If the computer supports wireless WAN, insert a nano-SIM card into this slot to establish wireless-WAN connection. T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 61 Table 10. System board (continued) Internal cable required Connector/feature Cable connection TrackPoint pointing stick TrackPoint pointing stick cable The TrackPoint pointing stick connector (internal) comes with the cable. Connect the cable to this connector. Keyboard connector (internal) Keyboard assembly cable The keyboard assembly comes with the cable.

  • Page 62: Looking Up Fru Information

    Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to: https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 63: Chapter 7. Fru Replacement Notices

    CRU. See your Lenovo Limited Warranty documentation for full details. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In the ThinkPad notebook computer, this problem is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that have the following characteristics: • They maintain tight connections.

  • Page 64: Retaining Serial Numbers

    4. When the logo is displayed, press Esc. The ThinkPad Config Information Update Utility interface is displayed. 5. Type 1 under Enter the action desired, then press Enter. The ThinkPad Serial Number Update Utility for Asset ID screen is displayed.

  • Page 65: Retaining The Uuid

    2. When the logo is displayed, press Esc. The ThinkPad Config Information Update Utility interface is displayed. 3. Type 1 under Enter the action desired, then press Enter. The ThinkPad Serial Number Update Utility for Asset ID screen is displayed.
  • Page 66 1. Insert the latest version of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer. 2. From the main menu, select 6. Set ECA Information. 3. To write the ECA information, select 1. Write ECA/rework number from EEPROM, and follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 67: Chapter 8. Removing Or Replacing A Fru

    Chapter 8. Removing or replacing a FRU This chapter provides instructions on how to remove or replace a FRU. CRU statement for customers: You can resolve some problems with your product with a replacement part you can install yourself, called a “Customer Replaceable Unit”...

  • Page 68: Before Servicing The Computer

    5. Clear the Turn on fast startup check box, and then click Save changes. To disable the built-in battery, do the following: 1. Restart your computer. When the logo screen is displayed, immediately press F1 to enter ThinkPad Setup. 2. Select Config ➙ Power. The Power submenu is displayed.

  • Page 69: 1010 Keyboard

    1010 Keyboard Note: You might be instructed to slide the keyboard frame forward or backward in some of the following steps. In this case, ensure that you do not press or hold the keys while sliding the keyboard frame. Otherwise, the keyboard frame cannot be moved. Removal steps of the keyboard 1.
  • Page 70 . Push the keyboard in the direction as shown by arrows to release the latches from the keyboard bezel. 5. Pivot the keyboard slightly upward as shown by arrow . Then turn the keyboard over as shown by arrow T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 71 6. Put the keyboard on the palm rest as shown and detach the connectors. Then remove the keyboard. When installing: 1. Attach the connectors and turn the keyboard over as shown. Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
  • Page 72 2. Insert the keyboard into the keyboard bezel as shown. Ensure that the front edge of the keyboard (the edge that is close to the display) is under the keyboard bezel. 3. Slide the keyboard in the direction as shown by the arrows. Ensure that the latches are secured under the keyboard frame. T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 73: 1020 Base Cover Assembly

    4. Tighten the screws to secure the keyboard. 5. Take the new TrackPoint buttons out of the new keyboard package. Install the TrackPoint buttons as shown. 6. Connect the ac power adapter and all cables to the computer. 1020 Base cover assembly Removal steps of the base cover assembly Loosen the screws and then remove the base cover assembly...
  • Page 74 Asset tag GEO label (for models made in China) or Brazil ANATEL (WLAN/Bluetooth) label GEO label (for models manufactured in Yonezawa or Country label assembled in Mexico) IMEI label S/N label Genuine Microsoft label (Windows 10) T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 75: 1030 Wireless Lan Card

    1030 Wireless LAN card Note: This information is only for the user-replaceable modules. For access, remove this FRU: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67 Removal steps of the wireless LAN card Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2.2 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)

  • Page 76: 1050 M.2 Solid-State Drive

    Plug the orange cable into the connector labeled MAIN on the card; and plug the blue cable into the connector labeled AUX on the card. 1050 M.2 solid-state drive For access, remove this FRU: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67 T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 77: 1060 Memory Module

    Removal steps of the M.2 solid-state drive Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 2.2 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1060 Memory module For access, remove this FRU: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67 Removal steps of the memory module When installing: Chapter 8...

  • Page 78: 1070 Ethernet Connector Drop-Down Door

    Removal steps of the thermal fan assembly Note: Depending on the model, the thermal fan on your computer might look slightly different from the illustration in this topic. Loosen the screws in ascending alphabetical order (a to d) as illustrated. T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 79: 1090 Usb Subcard Assembly

    When installing: • Ensure that the fan connector is attached firmly. • Do not touch the areas marked in the following illustrations. 1090 USB subcard assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67 •...

  • Page 80: 1100 Built-In Battery

    M2 × 2.7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1100 Built-in battery For access, remove this FRU: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67 T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 81 Important notices for replacing the 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. Lenovo provides a diagnostic program to do an automatic battery diagnostic test, which can determine if the removable battery is defective.

  • Page 82: 1110 Coin-Cell Battery

    Removal steps of the coin-cell battery When installing: Ensure that the coin-cell battery connector is attached firmly. 1120 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67 • “1100 Built-in battery” on page 74 T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 83: 1130 Smart Card Reader Assembly Or Dummy Smart Card Reader

    Removal steps of the speaker assembly Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 2.3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: • Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. • Ensure that the cables are routed as shown. 1130 Smart card reader assembly or dummy smart card reader For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
  • Page 84 Removal steps of the smart card reader assembly Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 2.2 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 85: 1140 Sd Card Reader And Audio Subcard Assembly

    Removal steps of the dummy smart card reader Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 2.2 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1140 SD card reader and audio subcard assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 86: 1150 Fingerprint Reader And Smart Card Reader Cable

    When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1150 Fingerprint reader and smart card reader cable For access, remove these FRUs: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67 • “1100 Built-in battery” on page 74 T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 87: 1160 Hall Sensor And Hall Sensor Cable

    Removal steps of the fingerprint reader and smart card reader cable 1160 Hall sensor and hall sensor cable For access, remove these FRUs: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67 • “1100 Built-in battery” on page 74 Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 88: 1170 Trackpad Cable And Trackpad

    (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 1170 Trackpad cable and trackpad For access, remove these FRUs: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67 • “1100 Built-in battery” on page 74 T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 89 Removal steps of the trackpad cable Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 90: 1180 Nfc Cable And Nfc Module

    M2 × 2 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Bronze 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1180 NFC cable and NFC module For access, remove these FRUs: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67 • “1100 Built-in battery” on page 74 T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 91: 1190 System Board

    Removal steps of the NFC cable Removal steps of the NFC module When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 1190 System board Important notices for handling the system board When handling the system board, read the following: • The system board has an accelerometer, which can be broken when several thousands of G-forces are applied.
  • Page 92 • “1070 Ethernet connector drop-down door” on page 72 The following component CPU soldered on the top side of the system board is extremely sensitive. When you service the system board, avoid any kind of rough handling. T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 93 Removal steps of the system board Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 4 mm, flat head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 94: 1200 Dc-In Cable And Power Button Card

    • “1060 Memory module” on page 71 • “1070 Ethernet connector drop-down door” on page 72 • “1080 Thermal fan assembly” on page 72 • “1100 Built-in battery” on page 74 • “1190 System board” on page 85 T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 95: 1210 Lcd Unit

    Removal steps of the dc-in cable and power button card Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 2.7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 1210 LCD unit For access, remove this FRU: •...
  • Page 96 Removal steps of the LCD unit When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 97 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M 2.5 × 4.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) Silver 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 98: 1220 Keyboard Bezel Assembly

    • “1170 Trackpad cable and trackpad” on page 82 • “1180 NFC cable and NFC module” on page 84 • “1190 System board” on page 85 • “1200 dc-in cable and power button card” on page 88 • “1210 LCD unit” on page 89 T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 99: Removing An Lcd Fru

    Removing an LCD FRU This section provides instructions on how to remove an LCD FRU. 2010 LCD bezel cover and LCD bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67 • “1210 LCD unit” on page 89 Removal steps of the LCD bezel cover and LCD bezel When installing: •...

  • Page 100: 2030 Hinge Kit

    M2 × 2.2 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. 2030 Hinge kit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67 T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 101: 2040 Thinkshutter, Camera Card, And Led/Camera Cable (For Models With Only Conventional Camera)

    • “1210 LCD unit” on page 89 • “2010 LCD bezel cover and LCD bezel” on page 93 Removal steps of the hinge kit Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Bronze 0.294 Nm M2.5 × 2.2 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) (3.0 kgf-cm) 2040 ThinkShutter, camera card, and LED/camera cable (for models with only conventional camera) For access, remove these FRUs:...
  • Page 102 Removal step of the camera card T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 103: 2050 Camera Card And Led/Camera Cable (For Models With Infrared Camera)

    Removal step of the LED/camera cable 2050 Camera card and LED/camera cable (for models with infrared camera) For access, remove these FRUs: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67 • “1210 LCD unit” on page 89 • “2010 LCD bezel cover and LCD bezel” on page 93 •...

  • Page 104: 2060 Antenna Kit

    • “1210 LCD unit” on page 89 • “2010 LCD bezel cover and LCD bezel” on page 93 • “2020 LCD panel and LCD cable assembly” on page 93 • “2030 Hinge kit” on page 94 T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 105 Removal steps of the antenna kit Attention: As 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 Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 106: 2070 Lcd Rear Cover Assembly

    • “2040 ThinkShutter, camera card, and LED/camera cable (for models with only conventional camera)” on page 95 • “2050 Camera card and LED/camera cable (for models with infrared camera)” on page 97 • “2060 Antenna kit” on page 98 T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 107: Appendix A. Notices

    Appendix A. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local 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.

  • Page 108: Electronic Emissions Notices

    The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Other company, product, or service names may be the trademarks or service marks of others. T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 109: Appendix B. Abbreviation Table

    Appendix B. Abbreviation table The following table lists all abbreviations used in this manual. Abbreviation Term Ball Grid Array CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Custom Model Variant Cyclic redundancy check Cathode ray tube Customer Replaceable Unit Configure To Order EAIA Enhanced Asset Information Area EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory...
  • Page 110 T480s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 112 Part Number: SP40Q51782 Printed in (1P) P/N: SP40Q51782 *1PSP40Q51782*...

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