Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. Important: • This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with Lenovo products. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively.
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This practice ensures correct grounding of the units. • If an electrical accident occurs: – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. – Send another person to get medical aid. Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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.
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 Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
This computer supports only batteries specially designed for this specific system and manufactured by Lenovo or an authorized builder. The system does not support unauthorized batteries or batteries designed for other systems. If an unauthorized battery or a battery designed for another systems is installed, the system will not charge.
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4. Check the battery status icon again. If the same error still exists, replace the system board. Chapter 2 General checkout...
Step 2. Download the image file of the repair shim from . A Lenovo service https://support.lenovo.com credential is required to download the image file. Note: Make sure to download the latest version of the image file. A shim created with an earlier version of the image file might cause the repair process to fail.
HWID mismatch can be caused by using unauthorized or missing parts. Note: You can terminate the GRT when the tests have to be bypassed because they cannot be performed. To end the process, press f. Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
To change the keyboard settings: 1. Click the setting icon in the system tray, and then click Device ➙ Keyboard. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings as you prefer. Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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 .
Major FRUs and CRUs Note: Depending on the Chromebook model, your Chromebook might look different from the illustration above. Table 2. Major FRUs and CRUs FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU LCD unit Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Fingerprint reader bracket* Speaker assembly System board Long USB board bracket Touchpad cable Touchpad Dummy pen cap* Lenovo Garaged USI pen* Power cord ac power adapter Miscellaneous parts kits (See “Miscellaneous parts” on page * for selected models Chapter 5...
• Spec Connector and cable guide This section provides information for Lenovo authorized service technicians to help identify connectors and cables for replacement purpose. To view each FRU and the exploded illustration of the Chromebook, see Major FRUs and CRUs and LCD FRUs.
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Battery connector (internal) Battery with cable The built-in battery comes with a cable. Connect the cable to this connector. M.2 solid-state drive Insert the M.2 solid-state drive into this slot. connector (internal) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
I/O board cable Connect one end of the cable to the USB board and the other end to this connector. Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to: https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup Chapter 5 Locations...
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 .
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• Ensure that torque screwdrivers are calibrated correctly following country specifications. Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You can find a list of CRUs for your product in this Hardware Maintenance Manual. An electronic version of this manual can be found at .
1010 Lenovo Garaged USI pen (for selected models) Removal step of the Lenovo Garaged USI pen Note: Ensure that you reinstall the Lenovo Garaged USI pen after finishing the servicing. 1020 Base cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
• “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 42 Important notices for replacing a built-in 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.
(1.85 kgf-cm) 1040 Wireless LAN card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Lenovo Garaged USI pen (for selected models)” on page 42 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 42 Removal steps of the wireless LAN card Unplug the connectors by using the antenna RF connector removal tool or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them as shown.
1050 M.2 solid-state drive and M.2 solid-state drive cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Lenovo Garaged USI pen (for selected models)” on page 42 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 42 Attention: The M.2 solid-state drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data.
M.2 2280 solid-state drive on the empty SSD slot. 1060 I/O board brackets For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Lenovo Garaged USI pen (for selected models)” on page 42 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 42 Removal steps of long I/O board bracket Note: A Mylar film might cover the screw.
– The cover of the thermal fan assembly is deformed or damaged. – There is abnormal noise during rotation. 1090 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Lenovo Garaged USI pen (for selected models)” on page 42 Chapter 7 FRU replacement notices...
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• “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 42 Removal steps of the LCD unit Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × L5 mm, flat-head (4) Black 0.29 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1110 Pen charger cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Lenovo Garaged USI pen (for selected models)” on page 42 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 42 Removal steps of the pen charger cable...
1120 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Lenovo Garaged USI pen (for selected models)” on page 42 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 42 • “1030 Built-in battery” on page 43 • “1110 Pen charger cable” on page 51 Removal steps of the speaker assembly When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly.
(1.85 kgf-cm) 1150 System board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Lenovo Garaged USI pen (for selected models)” on page 42 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 42 • “1030 Built-in battery” on page 43 • “1040 Wireless LAN card” on page 44 •...
When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 1160 World-Facing camera board and cable (for selected models) For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Lenovo Garaged USI pen (for selected models)” on page 42 Chapter 7 FRU replacement notices...
Removal steps of the World-Facing camera board and cable 1170 Keyboard assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Lenovo Garaged USI pen (for selected models)” on page 42 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 42 • “1030 Built-in battery” on page 43 •...
Removing the LCD FRU 2010 Strip cover For access, remove this FRU: • “1090 LCD unit” on page 49 Removal step of the strip cover Note: The strip cover is reusable, but it is recommended that you purchase a new strip cover after two years because the strip cover might become non-viscous over time.
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M2 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.18 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 3. Turn over the LCD panel and then detach the LCD cable from the LCD panel as shown. Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Installation steps of the LCD panel 1. Peel off the release liners from one side of the new elastic adhesive tapes. Apply the tapes to the correct locations. Peel off the release liners from the other side of the tapes. Ensure that two tapes are applied correctly as shown.
2040 Camera board and camera with microphone cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1090 LCD unit” on page 49 • “2010 Strip cover” on page 57 • “2020 LCD panel” on page 57 Removal steps of the camera with microphone cable Removal steps of the camera board When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly.
Removal step of the microphone with sensor board 2070 Camera cable For access, remove this FRU: • “1090 LCD unit” on page 49 • “2010 Strip cover” on page 57 • “2020 LCD panel” on page 57 Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removal steps of the camera cable 2080 LED cable For access, remove this FRU: • “1090 LCD unit” on page 49 • “2010 Strip cover” on page 57 • “2020 LCD panel” on page 57 Chapter 7 FRU replacement notices...
• “2020 LCD panel” on page 57 • “2030 LCD cable” on page 60 • “2040 Camera board and camera with microphone cable” on page 61 • “2050 Microphone board” on page 61 Lenovo ThinkPad C13 Yoga Gen 1 Chromebook Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• “2060 Microphone with sensor board (for selected models)” on page 62 • “2070 Camera cable” on page 62 • “2080 LED cable” on page 63 • “2090 LCD hinges assembly” on page 64 Chapter 7 FRU replacement notices...
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Part Number: SP40T79998 Printed in China (1P) P/N: SP40T79998...