This guide addresses only those items. You should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-Lenovo features or options not covered by this inspection guide.
4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Remove the cover. 6. Check for any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-Lenovo alterations. 7. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage.
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• Check for obvious damage to a hard disk drive. If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, the hard disk drive might have been dropped or subject to excessive force. CRU list Table 1. Model: Lenovo V17 G3 IAP (Machine type: 82U1) Type ac power adapter...
Chapter 4. Removing a FRU or CRU Service tools The following table lists tools for servicing Lenovo computers. Tools with a cross mark are needed for serving the product models as described by this publication. Prepare them before you service the product.
Make sure the computer has been shut down before servicing the computer. Step 1. Place the computer upside down on a flat surface. Step 2. Remove 10 screws. Step 3. Remove the lower case. Figure 3. Remove 10 screws Lenovo V17 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Screw specifications Number of screws M2 x L6 M2 x L4 Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: Lower case Remove the memory module and shielding Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
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Figure 5. Remove the memory module shielding Step 3. Peel off the memory absorber from the memory module. Figure 6. Peel off the memory absorber Step 4. Open the latches and remove the memory module from the system board. Lenovo V17 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 7. Remove the memory module Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement parts: Memory module shielding Memory absorber Memory module Remove the storage drive, cable and bracket (for selected models) Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
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Figure 9. Disconnect cable and remove the storage drive Screw specifications Number of screws M2 x L3.5 Step 3. Remove the storage drive cable. Remove four screws. Then, remove the storage drive. Lenovo V17 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 10. Remove the storage drive cable and bracket Screw specifications Number of screws M3 x L3 Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement parts: Storage drive Storage drive cable Storage drive bracket...
Figure 11. Remove the battery pack Screw specifications Number of screws M2 x L3.5 Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: Battery pack Remove the 3-cell battery pack(for models without storage drive) Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
Figure 12. Remove the battery pack Screw specifications Number of screws M2 x L3.5 Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: Battery pack Remove the solid-state drive and thermal pad Remove the 2242 solid-state drive, bracket and thermal pad (for selected models) Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
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Remove one screw. Remove the 2242 solid-state drive with the bracket. Then, remove the thermal pad. Figure 14. Remove the 2242 solid-state drive with bracket and remove the thermal pad Screw specifications Number of screws M2 x L2.8 Step 3. Remove the 2242 solid-state drive. Lenovo V17 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 15. Remove the 2242 solid-state drive Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement parts: 2242 solid-state drive 2242 solid-state drive bracket 2242 solid-state drive thermal pad Remove the 2280 solid-state drive and thermal pad (for selected models) Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
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Remove one screw and then remove the 2280 solid-state drive by pulling it away from the slot. Figure 17. Remove the 2280 solid-state drive Screw specifications Number of screws M2 x L2.8 Step 3. Remove the 2280 solid-state drive thermal pad. Lenovo V17 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 18. Remove the 2280 solid-state drive thermal pad Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement parts: 2280 solid-state drive 2280 solid-state drive thermal pad Remove the heat sink Remove the heat sink (for DIS models) Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
Step 2. Loosen six screws and then remove the heat sink. Figure 20. Loosen six screws and remove the heat sink Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: Heat sink Remove the heat sink (for UMA models) Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
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Loosen four screws and then remove the heat sink. Figure 22. Loosen four screws and remove the heat sink Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement part: Heat sink Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
Figure 23. Disconnect the battery pack cable Step 2. Disconnect the antenna cable connectors from the Wi-Fi card. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. Then, release all cables from fan hooks. Lenovo V17 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 25. Remove four screws and the system fan Screw specifications Number of screws M2 x L3.5 Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: System fan Remove the system fan (for UMA models) Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
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Disconnect the antennas from the Wi-Fi card. Disconnect the system fan cable from the system board. Then, remove all the cables from the fan hooks. Figure 27. Disconnect and remove the cables Step 3. Remove three screws and then remove the system fan. Lenovo V17 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 28. Remove three screws and the system fan Screw specifications Number of screws M2 x L3.5 Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: System fan Remove the Wi-Fi card Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
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Figure 30. Disconnect antenna cable connectors, remove one screw and the Wi-Fi card Number of screws Screw specifications M2 x L2.8 Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: Wi-Fi card Lenovo V17 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Remove the USB board and cable Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 28 Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board. Attention: Use your fingernail to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable. Figure 31.
Screw specifications Number of screws M2 x L2.8 Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement parts: USB board USB board cable Remove the coin-cell battery Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
Figure 34. Remove the coin-cell battery Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: Coin-cell battery Remove the fingerprint reader and cable (for selected models) Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
Step 2. Remove the fingerprint reader. Figure 36. Remove the fingerprint reader Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement parts: Fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader cable Remove the system board Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
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Figure 37. Disconnect cables and remove two screws Screw specifications Number of screws M2.5 x L5 Step 2. Open the right hinge. Figure 38. Open the right hinge Step 3. Remove six screws. Then, turn the system board over carefully. Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
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Disconnect the touch pad cable and remove the system board. Figure 40. Disconnect the touch pad cable and remove the system board Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement part: System board Lenovo V17 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
The Golden Key U1 tool is prepared by running the U1 Update software on a FAT32-formatted USB thumb drive. Go to for detailed instructions on how to create http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/HT506954 and use a Goldern Key U1 tool. Remove the touch pad cable Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
Figure 42. Disconnect and remove the touch pad cable Refer to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement parts: Touch pad cable Remove the LCD unit Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
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Figure 44. Disconnect cables and remove four screws Screw specifications Number of screws M2.5 x L5 Step 3. Open the hinges. Figure 45. Open the hinges Step 4. Remove the LCD unit. Attention: When disassembling the LCD unit, handle the LCD unit and upper case with care. Chapter 4 Removing a FRU or CRU...
Figure 46. Remove the LCD unit Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: LCD unit Remove the upper case assembly Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 28 “Remove the memory module and shielding”...
Attention: Do not pull the LCD bezel from the outer sides of the LCD bezel, otherwise the hooks may be damaged. The lower side of the LCD bezel is fixed to the LCD panel with adhesive tape. Detach with care. Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: LCD bezel Remove the stripe covers Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
Figure 48. Remove the stripe covers Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement parts: Stripe covers Remove the LCD panel with hinges Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the LCD unit” on page 54 “Remove the LCD bezel”...
Disconnect the EDP cable. Then, remove the LCD panel with hinges. Figure 50. Disconnect the EDP cable and remove the LCD panel with hinges Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: LCD panel with hinges Remove the microphone rubbers Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
Figure 51. Remove the microphone rubbers Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement parts: Microphone rubbers Remove the camera board Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the LCD unit” on page 54 “Remove the LCD bezel”...
Figure 52. Remove the camera board Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: Camera board Remove the EDP cable Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the LCD unit” on page 54 “Remove the LCD bezel”...
Figure 53. Remove the EDP cable Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement parts: EDP cable Remove the LCD cover Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 28 “Remove the LCD unit”...
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