• Find the room emergency power-off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly. • Do not work alone under hazardous conditions or near equipment that has hazardous voltages. •...
0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. b. The power cord should be the authorized type specified for your computer. Go to: http:// www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup c. Insulation must not be frayed or worn. 4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries.
– When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use an ESD common ground or reference point. You can use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. – Use the round ground prong of the ac plug on ac-operated computers. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function.
(UEFI BIOS) downloads. Telephone numbers for Lenovo Support are available at: http:// www.lenovo.com/support/phone • System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo authorized service technicians are available in the following support site: http://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/ion/...
Dynamic configure-to-order (CTO) model This model provides the ability for a customer to configure a Lenovo solution from a Web Site, and have this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it is built and shipped directly to the customer. The machine label and eSupport will load these products as the 4-character MT, 4-character model, and 2-character country code.
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2. Click Warranty & Services. 3. Click Check Warranty Status. 4. On the Warranty Status Lookup page, click Parts Lookup. 5. Type your machine type and serial number, and then click Submit. eSupport also can be used to view the general FRU list for a product.
• If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running Lenovo Solution Center, save and print the log files created by the program. You need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.
Note: If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running Lenovo Companion, save and print the log files created by the program. You need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.
If the computer you are servicing is not installed with the UEFI diagnostic program, you can download a bootable diagnostic program from the Lenovo Support Web site. The bootable diagnostic programs enable you to test computer memory and internal storage devices, view system information, and check and recover the internal storage devices.
3. Restart the computer. 4. When the logo screen is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. When the Boot Menu window opens, release the F12 key. 5. Use the arrow keys to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and then press Enter. The diagnostic program will be launched automatically.
Checking the removable battery and the operational charging Checking the removable battery This system 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.
4. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 5 and 7. The resistance must be 4 to 30 K Ω. If the resistance is not correct, replace the removable battery. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board.
a. Press and hold down the F1 key, and then turn on the computer. When the logo screen is displayed or when you hear repeating beeps, release the F1 key. The ThinkPad Setup program opens. b. Use the arrow keys to select Startup ➙ Boot. c.
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Using advanced startup options With advanced startup options, you can change the firmware settings of the computer, change the startup settings of the Windows operating system, start the computer from an external device, or restore the Windows operating system from a system image. To use advanced startup options, do the following: Note: The GUI items of the operating system might change without notice.
If it has, it can be used for access to the hard disk drive. If no master hard disk password is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master hard disk password, or to recover data from the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee.
To put the system back to operational status, the only Lenovo and Lenovo-authorized service solution would be to replace the hard disk drive or solid-state drive with a scheduled fee.
1. Turn on the computer. 2. When the logo screen comes up, immediately press F1 to enter the ThinkPad Setup program. 3. Select Security. 4. Select Password. 5. Select Hard disk x password, where x is the letter of the hard disk drive. A pop-up window opens. 6.
• The system is powered off. Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it is docked to the docking station or the port replicator, do not undock it before resuming normal operation. If you do undock it and then try to resume normal operation, you will get an error message, and you will have to restart the system.
Numeric error codes Table 2. Numeric error codes Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0177 Replace the system board. Bad SVP data, stop POST task—The checksum of the supervisor password in the EEPROM is not correct. 0183 1. Run the ThinkPad Setup program. The settings Bad CRC of Security Settings in EFI Variable.
Beep errors Lenovo SmartBeep technology enables you to decode beep errors with your smartphone when a black screen occurs with beeps from your computer. To decode the beep error with Lenovo SmartBeep technology, do the following: 1.
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The following section describes some beep errors and the corresponding solutions. Note: Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the Customer Support Center or product documentation. Only use a Lenovo-authorized service provider to repair your product. Error codes...
LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns.If the LCD you are servicing has two or less visible defective pixels, it should not be considered faulty. However, if the LCD has three or more visible defective pixels, it will be deemed as defective by Lenovo and it should be replaced. Notes: •...
Table 5. LCD-related symptoms (continued) FRU or action, in sequence Symptom or error • LCD screen unreadable. 1. See important note for “LCD-related symptoms.” • Characters missing pixels. 2. Reseat all LCD cable. • Screen abnormal. 3. Replace the LCD unit. •...
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1. Open Control Panel, and then change the view of Control Panel from Category to Large icons or Small icons. 2. Click Lenovo - Keyboard Manager. In the Keyboard Manager window, click the USER-DEFINED KEY tab. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setting.
Bottom view Removable battery Docking-station connector Power connector USB 3.0 connector USB-C connector (Thunderbolt™ 3 compatible) Fan louvers Smart-card slot (available on some models) Speakers Keyboard drainage holes Emergency-reset hole Micro-SIM-card slot (available on some models) Locating FRUs and CRUs This topic introduces the following service parts: •...
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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.
Major FRUs and CRUs Table 8. Major FRUs FRU descriptions Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU LCD unit Trackpad Keyboard bezel assembly Power button board Fingerprint-reader bracket (on some models) T470 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Smart card reader and cable (on some models) NFC antenna NFC module and cable (on some models) IO bracket dc-in cable assembly Keyboard TrackPoint cap Miscellaneous parts kits Power cord ac power adapter Lenovo recovery disc set Lenovo factory recovery USB key Chapter 7 Locations...
LCD FRUs Table 9. LCD FRUs FRU descriptions Self-service Optional-service LCD-bezel sheet LCD panel LCD cable Camera/microphone-module and LED cable Conventional camera/microphone module Infrared camera/microphone module (on some models) Wireless-LAN antenna, Wireless-WAN antenna (on some models), and WiGig antenna (on some models) LCD hinge assembly T470 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
GEO label assembly 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 computer, see “Major FRUs and CRUs” on page 52 and “LCD FRUs” on page 54.
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System board connectors and cables Table 11. System board Ite- Connector (location) Internal cable required Cable connection Camera/microphone Camera/microphone The camera/microphone cable comes with the camera/ connector (internal) cable microphone combo card. Connect the cable to this connector. Power-button-card Power-button-card cable The power-button-card cable comes with the power- connector (internall) button card.
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Table 11. System board (continued) Ite- Internal cable required Connector (location) Cable connection USB-C connector Connect USB-C-compatible devices to this connector. (external) Thermal fan connector Thermal fan cable The thermal fan cable comes with the thermal fan. (internal) Connect the cable to this connector. Built-in battery Built-in battery cable The built-in battery cable comes with the cable.
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Table 12. Camera/microphone combo card Connector (location) Internal cable required Cable connection Camera/microphone card Cable for camera and Connect one end to the camera/microphone connector connector (internal) microphone combo card on the system board, and the other end to this connector.
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WiGig module connectors and cables Table 15. WiGig module Connector (location) Internal cable required Cable connection WiGig antenna connector WiGig antenna kit Connect one end of the WiGig white antenna to the A- (internal) cover and the other end to this connector. Wireless-LAN antenna Wireless-LAN antenna kit Connect one end of the wireless-LAN gray antenna to...
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Table 17. Smart-card reader connector and cable Connector (location) Internal cable required Cable connection smart-card reader cable Smart-card reader Connect one end to the smart-card reader connector connector (internal) on the system board, and the other end to this connector. NFC module and cable Table 18.
Connect one end to the trackpad connector on the (internal) system 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: http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup Chapter 7 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 http://www.lenovo.com/...
Maintenance Key. Note: Only an authorized Lenovo service technician can access the above Web site. 3. Restart the computer. 4. When the logo is displayed, press Esc. The ThinkPad Config Information Update Utility interface is displayed.
To check what ECAs have been previously applied to the machine, use the ECA Information Read/Write function on the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key. 1. Insert the latest version of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer.
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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 instruction;...
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/...
Lenovo provides a diagnostic program to do an automatic battery diagnostic test, which can determine if the removable battery is defective. A removable battery FRU should not be replaced unless this diagnostic test shows that the battery is defective.
1020 Micro SIM card 1020 micro SIM card Note: Before you start the servicing, disable the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in battery” on page Removal steps of the micro SIM card 1030 Base cover assembly Note: Before you start the servicing, disable the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in battery” on page For access, remove these FRUs: •...
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Removal steps of the base cover assembly 1. Loosen the screws 2. Remove the base cover assembly in the numeric order as shown. Applying labels to the base cover assembly: The following illustration shows the location of each label. T470 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removal steps of the memory module When installing: Insert the notched end of the memory module into the memory slot. Press the memory module in firmly, and pivot it downward until it snaps into place. Ensure that the memory module is firmly installed in the slot and does not move easily.
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Removal steps of the 2.5-inch storage drive Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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Removal steps of the M.2 solid-state drive T470 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the hard disk drive or solid-state drive is firmly attached and the tape does not cover the speaker. 1060 Wireless-WAN card Note: Before you start the servicing, disable the built-in battery.
Removal steps of the wireless-WAN card Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: 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.
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Removal steps of the Wireless-LAN module Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Plug the gray cable into the connector labeled MAIN or 2 on the card, and plug the black cable into the connector labeled AUX or 1 on the card.
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Plug the gray cable into the connector labeled MAIN or 2 on the card, plug the black cable into the connector labeled AUX or 1 on the card, and plug the white cable into the WiGig connector labeled 4 on the card.
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For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 Removable battery” on page 68 Removal steps of the keyboard Loosen the two screws that secure the keyboard. Turn the computer over and open the display. Push hard in the direction as shown to release the latches from the keyboard bezel.
Put the keyboard on the palm rest and detach the connectors. Then remove the keyboard. 1100 Coin-cell battery Note: Before you start the servicing, disable the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in battery” on page For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
DANGER Use only the authorized battery specified for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Removal steps of the coin-cell battery When installing: Ensure that the connector of the coin-cell battery is attached firmly. 1110 Speaker assembly Note: Before you start the servicing, disable the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in battery” on page For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Lenovo provides a diagnostic program to do an automatic battery diagnostic test, which can determine if the removable battery is defective. A removable battery FRU should not be replaced unless this diagnostic test shows that the battery is defective.
If no diagnostic program is installed on the computer, the customer should download and install the program to diagnose the battery, before getting a non-physically damaged battery replaced. Note that the replacement of a physically damaged battery is not covered by the warranty. Removal steps of the built-in battery DANGER Use only the authorized battery specified for your computer.
Removal steps of the I/O bracket Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3.5 mm, flat head, nylon-coated (2) Sliver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Removal steps of the RJ45 bracket Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × 3.5 mm, flat head, nylon-coated (3) Sliver (1.85 kgf-cm) 1150 Thermal fan assembly...
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• The screw is available only in some computer models. When installing: • Ensure that the connector of the thermal fan is attached firmly. • Before you attach the thermal fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, on the parts marked as shown in the following illustration.
1160 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. Note: Dropping a system board from a height of as little as 6 inches so that it falls flat on a hard bench can subject the accelerometer to as much as 6000 G's of shock.
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Note: The graphics chip is only for discrete-graphics models. Removal steps of the system board Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, flat head, nylon-coated (6) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 1170 Power-button card Note: Before you start the servicing, disable the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in battery” on page For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Removal steps of the power-button card Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector of the power-button card is attached firmly. 1180 Fingerprint-reader card Note: Before you start the servicing, disable the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in battery” on page For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Removal steps of the fingerprint-reader card Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) (1.85 kgf-cm) 1190 NFC module Note: Before you start the servicing, disable the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in battery” on page For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
• “1140 I/O bracket and RJ45 bracket” on page 85 • “1150 Thermal fan assembly” on page 86 • “1160 System board” on page 88 Removal steps of the NFC module 1200 LCD unit Note: Before you start the servicing, disable the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in battery” on page For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (5) Black 0.293 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) T470 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
When installing: 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. • Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 1210 dc-in cable assembly Note: Before you start the servicing, disable the built-in battery.
When installing: Ensure that the connector of the dc-in cable is attached firmly. 1220 Keyboard bezel assembly Note: Before you start the servicing, disable the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in battery” on page For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
2010 LCD-bezel sheet Note: Before you start the servicing, disable the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in battery” on page For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Removable battery” on page 68 • “1030 Base cover assembly” on page 69 Removal steps of the LCD-bezel sheet When installing: •...
Removal steps of the LCD-panel Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 2.5 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (4) Sliver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector of the LCD cable is attached firmly. 2030 LCD hinge assembly Note: Before you start the servicing, disable the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in battery” on page For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
• “2010 LCD-bezel sheet” on page 97 • “2020 LCD panel” on page 97 Removal step of the LCD hinge assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × 2.5 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (4) Sliver 0.293 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) 2040 Camera/microphone module Note: Before you start the servicing, disable the built-in battery.
Removal steps of the camera/microphone module When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 2050 LCD cable, camera/microphone-module, and LED cable Note: Before you start the servicing, disable the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in battery” on page For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Removal steps of the LCD cable, the camera/microphone-module, and the LED cable When installing: 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. 2060 Wireless-LAN/WAN antenna assembly, WiGig antenna assembly, and LCD rear-cover assembly Note: Before you start the servicing, disable the built-in battery.
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Removal steps of the wireless-LAN/WAN antenna assembly, WiGig antenna assembly, and LCD rear- cover assembly When installing: Route the cables as shown in the following illustration. 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.
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Antenna locations Wireless-LAN auxiliary antenna (black) Wireless-WAN auxiliary antenna (blue) (available on some models) WiGig module (available on some models) Wireless-WAN main antenna (orange) (available on some models) Wireless-LAN main antenna (grey) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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Abbreviation Term POST power-on self-test random-access memory radio frequency RFID radio-frequency identification ring indicator registered jack SATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment subscriber identity module supervisor password TFTs thin-film transistors UEFI Unified Extensible Firmware Interface Universal Serial Bus UUID universally unique identifier video graphics array VRAM video random-access memory...
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Part Number: SP40M11890_03 Printed in (1P) P/N: SP40M11890_03 *1PSP40M11890_03*...
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