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  • Page 1 ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 2 Appendix A “Notices” on page 113. First Edition (March 2017) © Copyright Lenovo 2017. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Checkout guide ....Chapter 6. Special keys ..43 Lenovo Companion ... Quick test programs...
  • Page 4 Trademarks ....1130 LCD unit ... . . 1140 Chassis assembly ..ThinkPad P51 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 19. © Copyright Lenovo 2017...
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  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Safety Information

    Many customers have, near their equipment, rubber floor mats that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges. Do not use this type of mat to protect yourself from electrical shock. © Copyright Lenovo 2017...

  • Page 8: Safety Inspection Guide

    If any unsafe conditions are present, you must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and whether you can continue without first correcting the problem. ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 9: Handling Devices That Are Sensitive To Electrostatic Discharge

    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.

  • 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 ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 11 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 13 PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 14 PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO DANGER ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 15 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 16 DANGER VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 17 VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 23 Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 25: Chapter 2. Important Service Information

    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/...

  • Page 26: Important Notice For Replacing A System Board

    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.
  • Page 27 To get the general FRU list for a product, do the following: 1. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to select a product. 3. Click Products & Parts tab.
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  • Page 29: Chapter 3. General Checkout

    This chapter introduces following information: • “What to do first” on page 23 • “Checkout guide” on page 24 – “Lenovo Companion” on page 24 – “Quick test programs” on page 24 – “UEFI diagnostic program” on page 25 –...

  • Page 30: Checkout Guide

    Lenovo Companion is preinstalled on the computer and also is available for download at: https://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/accessories/software/apps/lenovo-apps/companion/. To run the Lenovo Companion program, open the Start menu and click Lenovo Companion, and then follow the instructions on the screen. For additional information, see the help system of the program.

  • Page 31: Uefi Diagnostic Program

    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.

  • Page 32: Power System Checkout

    4. If the voltage is acceptable, replace the system board. Note: Noise from the ac power adapter does not always indicate a defect. If the computer does not charge during operation, go to “Checking the operational charging” on page 27. ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 33: Checking The Operational Charging

    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.
  • Page 34 Ground • If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. • If the voltage is not correct, replace the coin-cell battery. • If the coin-cell battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4. Related Service Information

    “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 33 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/support Recovery overview for the Windows 10 operating system The Windows recovery programs enable you to reset your computer or use advanced startup options.

  • Page 36: Recovering Your Operating System If Windows 10 Fails To Start

    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. ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 37: Power-On Password

    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.

  • Page 38: How To Remove The Hard Disk Password

    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.

  • Page 39: Hibernation Mode

    To put your computer into sleep mode, press Fn+4 or open the Start menu, click Power, and then click Sleep. To return to normal operation, press the Fn key only. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into sleep mode automatically: •...

  • Page 40: Numeric Error Codes

    Power off and remove all but the reader that you set up within your main operating system. 2100 1. Reseat the hard disk drive. Detection error on HDD0 (Main HDD) 2. Replace the main hard disk drive. 3. Replace the system board. ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 41: Error Messages

    The battery installed is not supported by this system Replace the battery. and will not charge. Please replace the battery with the correct Lenovo battery for this system. Press the ESC key to continue. This system does not support batteries that are not Replace the battery.

  • Page 42: Beep Errors

    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. Go to http://support.lenovo.com/smartbeep or scan the following QR Code.

  • Page 43: No-Beep Symptoms

    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: •...

  • Page 44: Undetermined 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 ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 45: Chapter 5. Configuring Raid

    This topic provides the following instructions to help you configure RAID with the Intel RST configuration utility: • How to enter the Intel RST configuration utility • How to create RAID volumes • How to delete RAID volumes © Copyright Lenovo 2017...

  • Page 46: Entering The Intel Rst Configuration Utility

    Name: You can use the default name or type a preferred name for the RAID volume. b. RAID Level: You can press Enter to change the RAID to one of the following: • RAID0 (Stripe) ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 47: Deleting Raid Volumes

    • RAID1 (Mirror) c. Select Disks: Press the up and down arrow keys to select a drive, and then press Spacebar or Enter to add it into a group. An X mark is displayed next to the selected drive. Note: The drive that cannot be used to create a RAID volume is not selectable. d.

  • Page 48: Rebuilding Raid 1 Volumes

    RAID 1 volume under rebuilding is displayed under RAID Volumes with a Rebuilding mark. 5. Wait a few minutes. When the rebuild process finishes successfully, the Rebuilding mark is changed to the Normal mark. 6. Press F10 to save changes and exit. ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 49: Chapter 6. Special Keys

    To turn on the sound, press • Decrease the speaker volume. • Increase the speaker volume. • Mute or unmute the microphones. • Darken the computer display. • Brighten the computer display. • Manage external displays. © Copyright Lenovo 2017...
  • Page 50 Cortana personal assistant. To define or change the action for the F12 key, do the following: 1. Open the Lenovo Settings program. 2. Click the input icon 3. Locate the KEYBOARD: USER-DEFINED KEY section and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setting.

  • Page 51: Chapter 7. Locations

    Screen (multi-touch available on some models) Power button Numeric keypad Fingerprint reader ® TrackPoint pointing device Trackpad with buttons Color sensor (available on some models) Speakers Side views Fan louvers ExpressCard slot Media-card slot Smart-card slot (available on some models) © Copyright Lenovo 2017...

  • Page 52: Rear View

    Micro-SIM-card slot (available on some models) Fan louvers Keyboard drainage hole Docking station connector (available on some models) Removable battery Status indicators This topic presents the status indicators that show the status of the computer. ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 53 Note: Depending on the model, your computer might look different from the following illustrations. Camera-status indicator When this indicator is on, the camera is in use. Speaker-mute indicator When this indicator is on, the speakers are muted. Microphone-mute indicator When this indicator is on, the microphones are muted. 4 10 System status indicators The indicator in the ThinkPad logo on the computer lid and the indicator in the power button show the...
  • Page 54 This indicator shows the ac power and battery power status of the computer. • Green: connected to ac power (battery power 80%–100%) • Yellow: connected to ac power (battery power 1%–80%) • Off: not connected to ac power ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 55: Locating Frus And Crus

    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. 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/support.

  • Page 56: Major Frus

    Major FRUs ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 57 • The Lenovo factory recovery USB key is used to restore the Microsoft Windows operating system. They might not come with the computer, and a user might order them from http://www.lenovo.com/lenovorecovery, though additional shipping and handling fees might apply. Chapter 7 Locations...

  • Page 58: Lcd Frus

    For models without touch function: Table 6. LCD FRUs FRU descriptions CRU ID LCD bezel assembly LCD panel Bezel support rubber * Camera card or microphone card LCD rear cover assembly LED camera cable assembly Antenna kit ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 59 Table 6. LCD FRUs (continued) FRU descriptions CRU ID Hinge assembly LED card LCD cable Note: Depending on the model, the FRU marked with asterisk (*) might not be available on your computer. For models with touch function: Table 7. LCD FRUs FRU descriptions CRU ID LCD strip bezel...

  • Page 60: Miscellaneous Parts

    • Mylar for screw • Gasket for color sensor • Camera diffusion film • Gasket for fingerprint reader • Docking connector plug • Sponge for hard disk drive • Rubber for dc-in lens Label kit Active Pen ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 61: Connector And Cable Guide

    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” on page 50 and “LCD FRUs” on page 52.
  • Page 62 Solid-state drive slot (internal) Insert the solid-state drive directly into this slot. Smart card connector (internal) Smart card cable The smart card comes with cable. Connect the smart card cable to this connector. ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 63 No. Connector/feature Internal cable required Cable connection Insert the solid-state drive directly into this Solid-state drive slot (internal) slot. Color sensor connector (internal) Color sensor cable Connect one end to the color sensor card and the other end to this connector. ExpressCard slot (external) Insert an Expresscard into this slot.

  • Page 64: Looking Up Fru Information

    LCD touch controller card (a part of the LCD panel assembly), and the LED 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 ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 65: Chapter 8. Fru Replacement Notices

    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 http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals.

  • Page 66: Retaining Serial Numbers

    ThinkPad Setup program is set to UEFI Only. 1. Connect a USB memory key to the computer. 2. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/maintenanceutilities and follow the instructions on the screen to create a Maintenance Key. Note: Only an authorized Lenovo service technician can access the above Web site.

  • Page 67: Retaining The Uuid

    ThinkPad Setup program is set to UEFI Only. 1. Connect a USB memory key to the computer. 2. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/maintenanceutilities and follow the instructions on the screen to create a Maintenance Key. Note: Only an authorized Lenovo service technician can access the above Web site.
  • Page 68 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;...

  • Page 69: Chapter 9. Removing Or Replacing A Fru

    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 is available for downloading at http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals.

  • Page 70: Common Service Tools

    After you finish the servicing, ensure that you install the micro SIM card back into the slot firmly. Removing the dummy ExpressCard For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery” on page 65 If the computer has a dummy ExpressCard installed, you must remove the dummy ExpressCard before you start the servicing. ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 71: Removing A Major Fru

    This section provides instructions on how to remove a major FRU. 1010 Battery Important notices for replacing a 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. Removal steps of the battery DANGER Use only the authorized battery specified for your computer.

  • Page 72: 1020 Bottom Cover

    • Never remove the drive while the system is operating or in suspend mode. The computer has two hard disk drive slots (slot and slot ). The hard disk drive slot also can be used as two M.2 solid-state drive slots (slot and slot ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 73 Mind the following guidelines before you replacing the storage drives: • If the computer has only one hard disk drive, install the hard disk drive in the slot • If the computer has only one M.2 solid-state drive, install the solid-state drive in the slot •...
  • Page 74 Before you install the second hard disk drive into the hard disk drive slot , install two sponges first on the bottom of the slot. Here is a summary of the parts needed when replacing a hard disk drive. ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 75 Slot Slot 2.5 inch hard disk drive 2.5 inch hard disk drive Hard disk drive cable Hard disk drive cable Sponges Removal steps of the M.2 solid-state drive and M.2 solid-state drive tray Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)
  • Page 76 • Ensure that you follow the identification mark on the tray film to insert the M.2 solid-state drives. • If you want to replace the hard disk drive with M.2 solid-state drive, ensure that you remove the sponges from the hard disk drive slot first. Then, install the M.2 solid-state drive. ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 77: 1040 Memory Module Under The Bottom Cover

    1040 Memory module under the bottom cover For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 Battery” on page 65 • “1020 Bottom cover” on page 66 Removal steps of the memory module under the bottom cover When installing: • If you install only one memory module, install it into the bottom slot. •...

  • Page 78: 1060 Keyboard

    Ensure that the coin-cell battery connector is attached firmly. 1060 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 Battery” on page 65 • “1020 Bottom cover” on page 66 Removal steps of keyboard Remove the screws that secure the keyboard. ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 79 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 12 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) (1.85 kgf-cm) Turn the computer over and open the display. Push hard in the direction shown by arrows to unlatch the keyboard. Then, the keyboard will open up slightly Pivot the keyboard slightly upward as shown by arrow until you can see the connectors on the bottom side of the keyboard.
  • Page 80 Put the keyboard on the palm rest and detach the connectors. Then remove the keyboard. Installation steps of keyboard Attach the connectors and then turn over the keyboard. ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 81 Insert the keyboard into the keyboard bezel as shown. Ensure that the front edge of the keyboard (the edge that is close to the computer display) is under the frame of the keyboard bezel. Slide the keyboard as shown by the arrows. Ensure that the latches are hidden under the keyboard bezel. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 82: 1070 Memory Module Bracket And Memory Module Under The Keyboard

    “1060 Keyboard” on page 72 Removal steps of the memory module bracket and memory module under the keyboard Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 83: 1080 Wireless Lan Card

    When installing: • If you install only one memory module, install it into the bottom slot. • Ensure that the memory module is firmly installed in the slot and does not move easily. 1080 Wireless LAN card For access, remove these FRUs: •...

  • Page 84: 1090 Wireless Wan Card

    Plug the gray cable into the main connector on the card; and plug the black cable into the auxiliary connector on the card. 1090 Wireless WAN card For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 Battery” on page 65 • “1020 Bottom cover” on page 66 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 72 ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 85: 1100 Keyboard Bezel Assembly

    Removal steps of the wireless WAN 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 orange cable into the main connector on the card; and plug the blue cable into the auxiliary connector on the card.
  • Page 86 Removal steps of the keyboard bezel assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.294 Nm M2.5 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (5) Silver (3.0 kgf-cm) M2.5 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 87 When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 88: 1110 Color Sensor Cable, Fingerprint Reader Cable, And Trackpad Cable

    “1030 Storage drive” on page 66 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 72 • “1100 Keyboard bezel assembly” on page 79 Removal steps of the color sensor cable When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 89: 1120 Hinge Caps

    Removal steps of the fingerprint reader cable When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Removal steps of the trackpad cable When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1120 Hinge caps For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 Battery”...

  • Page 90: 1130 Lcd Unit

    “1080 Wireless LAN card” on page 77 • “1090 Wireless WAN card ” on page 78 • “1100 Keyboard bezel assembly” on page 79 • “1120 Hinge caps” on page 83 Removal steps of the LCD unit ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 91 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.294 Nm M2.5 × 8 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) (3.0 kgf-cm) M2.5 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.294 Nm M2.5 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver (3.0 kgf-cm) When installing:...

  • Page 92: 1140 Chassis Assembly

    • “1030 Storage drive” on page 66 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 72 • “1100 Keyboard bezel assembly” on page 79 • “1120 Hinge caps” on page 83 • “1130 LCD unit” on page 84 ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 93 Removal steps of the chassis assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.294 Nm M2.5 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) (3.0 kgf-cm) Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 12 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) (1.85 kgf-cm) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 ×...

  • Page 94: 1150 Smart Card Reader, Smart Card Reader Cable, Or Dummy Smart Card

    “1060 Keyboard” on page 72 • “1100 Keyboard bezel assembly” on page 79 • “1120 Hinge caps” on page 83 • “1130 LCD unit” on page 84 • “1140 Chassis assembly ” on page 86 ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 95 Removal steps of the smart card reader and smart card reader cable When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) (1.85 kgf-cm) Removal steps of the dummy smart card reader If the computer you are servicing has a dummy smart card reader installed.

  • Page 96: 1160 Speaker Assembly And Speaker Rubber

    • “1140 Chassis assembly ” on page 86 Removal steps of the speaker assembly and speaker rubber Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2.2 mm +2.3L, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 97: 1170 Thermal Fan Assembly

    When installing: Ensure that the rubbers for the speaker assembly are installed. 1170 Thermal fan assembly For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 Battery” on page 65 • “1020 Bottom cover” on page 66 • “1030 Storage drive” on page 66 •...

  • Page 98: 1180 System Board

    6000 G's of shock. • Be careful not to drop the system board on a bench top that has a hard surface, such as metal, wood, or composite. ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 99 • Avoid rough handling of any kind. • At every point in the process, be sure not to drop or stack the system board. • If you put a system board down, be sure to put it only on a padded surface such as an ESD mat or a corrugated conductive material.
  • Page 100 When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure to reinstall the rubber as shown. ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 101: 1190 Base Cover Assembly

    1190 Base cover assembly The base cover assembly will stand out after you remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery” on page 65 • “1020 Bottom cover” on page 66 • “1030 Storage drive” on page 66 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 72 •...

  • Page 102: Removing An Lcd Fru For Non-Touch Models

    Removing an LCD FRU for non-touch models This section provides instructions on how to remove an LCD FRU for models without touch feature. 2010 LCD bezel assembly For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery” on page 65 ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 103: 2020 Bezel Support Rubber

    Removal steps of the LCD bezel assembly When installing: Ensure that all the latches are attached firmly. 2020 Bezel support rubber If your computer model does not have a camera, there might be a bezel support rubber attached. For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 104: 2030 Led Card

    Important: If your LCD panel needs a replacement, order a special LCD panel FRU kit for color sensor model from Lenovo. The FRU kit contains a LCD panel, a USB key/disc, and an instruction flyer. For the correct FRU kit part number, check on the Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup.
  • Page 105 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to perform the initial color calibration. When the key number is required, type the number that you recorded in step 1. Then the Panel Replacement Utility program starts to measure the new LCD panel and perform the initial color calibration. 6.

  • Page 106: 2050 Camera Card And Led Camera Cable Assembly

    M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver (1.85 kgf-cm) 2050 Camera card and LED camera cable assembly For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 Battery” on page 65 • “1020 Bottom cover” on page 66 ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 107 • “1130 LCD unit” on page 84 • “2010 LCD bezel assembly” on page 96 • “2030 LED card” on page 98 • “2040 LCD panel, LCD cable, and hinge assembly” on page 98 Removal steps of the camera card Removal steps of the LED camera cable assembly Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 108: 2060 Antenna Kit And Lcd Rear Cover Assembly

    “2010 LCD bezel assembly” on page 96 • “2030 LED card” on page 98 • “2040 LCD panel, LCD cable, and hinge assembly” on page 98 • “2050 Camera card and LED camera cable assembly” on page 100 ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 109 Removal steps of the antenna kit and LCD rear cover assembly Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 110: Removing An Lcd Fru For Touch Models

    Removing an LCD FRU for touch models This section provides instructions on how to remove an LCD FRU for models with touch feature. 3010 LCD strip bezel For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery” on page 65 ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 111: 3020 Led Card

    Removal steps of the LCD strip bezel When installing: Ensure that all the latches are attached firmly. 3020 LED card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery” on page 65 • “3010 LCD strip bezel” on page 104 Removal steps of the LED card Torque Step...

  • Page 112: M2.5 × 4 Mm, Flat-Head, Nylon-Coated

    Important: If your LCD panel needs a replacement, order a special LCD panel FRU kit for color sensor model from Lenovo. The FRU kit contains a LCD panel, a USB key/disc, and an instruction flyer. For the correct FRU kit part number, check on the Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup.
  • Page 113 When installing: Ensure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. Removal steps of the LCD cable Removal steps of the hinge assembly Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 114: 3040 Camera Card And Led Camera Cable Assembly

    “1130 LCD unit” on page 84 • “3010 LCD strip bezel” on page 104 • “3020 LED card” on page 105 • “3030 LCD panel assembly, LCD cable, and hinge assembly” on page 105 Removal steps of the camera card ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 115 Removal steps of the LED camera cable assembly When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 116: 3050 Antenna Kit And Lcd Rear Cover Assembly

    • “3030 LCD panel assembly, LCD cable, and hinge assembly” on page 105 • “3040 Camera card and LED camera cable assembly” on page 108 Removal steps of the antenna kit and LCD rear cover assembly ThinkPad P51 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 117 Cable routing: When you install the antenna kit, route the cables as shown in the following illustration. Wireless LAN auxiliary antenna (black) Wireless WAN auxiliary antenna (blue) Wireless WAN main antenna (orange) Wireless LAN main antenna (grey) 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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  • Page 119: Appendix A. Notices

    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. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.

  • Page 120: Electronic Emissions Notices

    For electronic emission information on Class B digital devices, refer to the corresponding information in the User Guide. EU contact: Lenovo, Einsteinova 21, 851 01 Bratislava, Slovakia Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries or both: Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, and Cortana are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
  • Page 122 Part Number: SP40K88791 Printed in China (1P) P/N: SP40K88791 *1PSP40K88791*...

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