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  • Page 1 P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 2 Appendix A “Notices” on page 135. Third Edition (August 2022) © Copyright Lenovo 2021, 2022. 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. GS-...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Storage password ... . Retaining serial numbers ... Supervisor password ... © Copyright Lenovo 2021, 2022...
  • Page 4 Restoring the serial number of the system 1200 Hinge caps ... . 101 unit ....1210 LCD unit .

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to read all the information under Chapter 1 “Safety information” on page 1 Depending on the model, some hardware configuration and software programs might not be available on the computer. Some statements in this manual might not be applicable to the computer. © Copyright Lenovo 2021, 2022...
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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 2021, 2022...

  • Page 8: Safety Inspection Guide

    • 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. •...

  • 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: https:// support.lenovo.com/partslookup c. Insulation must not be frayed or worn. 4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries.

  • Page 10: Grounding Requirements

    – 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.
  • Page 11 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 12 P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 13 PERIGO PERIGO Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 14 PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 15 PERIGO DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 16 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER VORSICHT P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 17 VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 18 VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 21 Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 23 Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 25 Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 27: Chapter 2. Important Service Information

    UEFI BIOS downloads. Telephone numbers for Lenovo Support are available at: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/supportphonelist • System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo authorized service technicians are available in the following support site: https://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/ion/...

  • Page 28: 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 29: Chapter 3. General Checkout

    Following is a list of some common items that are not covered under warranty and some symptoms that might indicate that the system was subjected to stress beyond normal use. © Copyright Lenovo 2021, 2022...

  • Page 30: Checkout Guide

    Note: If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the program, save and print the log files created by the program. You need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.

  • Page 31: 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 Vantage 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 32: Bootable Diagnostic Programs

    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 33: Checking The Ac Power Adapter

    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: Checking The Coin-Cell Battery

    Checking the coin-cell battery To check the coin-cell battery, do the following: 1. Remove the coin-cell battery. See “1180 Coin-cell battery” on page 99. 2. Measure the voltage of the coin-cell battery. See the following illustration. Wire Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Black Ground...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4. Related Service Information

    Settings ➙ Update & security ➙ Recovery. 2. In the Advanced startup section, click Restart now ➙ Troubleshoot ➙ Advanced options. 3. Select a desired startup option, then follow the instructions on the screen. © Copyright Lenovo 2021, 2022...

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

    Recovering your operating system if Windows 10 fails to start The Windows recovery environment on your computer is capable of operating independently from the Windows 10 operating system. This enables you to recover or repair the operating system even if the Windows 10 operating system fails to start.

  • Page 37: Power-On Password

    If an admin storage password has been set, it can be used to access the storage. If no admin storage password is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user storage password or the admin storage password, or to recover data from the storage.

  • Page 38: How To Remove The Power-On Password

    Attention: If User only mode is selected and the user storage password has been forgotten and cannot be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 39: How To Remove The System Management Password

    To put the system back to operational status, the only Lenovo and Lenovo-authorized service solution would be to replace the storage or solid-state drive with a scheduled fee.

  • Page 40: Power Management

    8. In the Changes have been saved window, press Enter. 9. Press F10 to save changes and exit the ThinkPad Setup program. The system management password has been removed. Power management To reduce power consumption, the computer has two power management modes: sleep and hibernation. Sleep mode When the computer enters sleep mode, the following events occur: •...

  • Page 41: Numeric Error Codes

    • “No-beep symptoms” on page 39 • “LCD-related symptoms” on page 39 • “Intermittent problems” on page 40 • “Undetermined problems” on page 40 The symptom-to-FRU index in this section lists symptoms and errors and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first, in boldface type.

  • Page 42: Error Messages

    Table 2. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0270 1. Run ThinkPad Setup to reset the time and date Real Time Clock Error — System Real Time Clock is not 2. Replace the coin-cell battery and run ThinkPad Setup functional.

  • Page 43: 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.
  • Page 44 Error codes Solutions 0001: Reset error (platform reset not de-asserted) 1. Remove the ac power adapter and the removable battery if your computer has one. Then, reset the computer by doing one of the following: • For models with the emergency-reset hole, insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency-reset hole.

  • Page 45: No-Beep Symptoms

    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.

  • Page 46: Intermittent Problems

    Table 5. LCD-related symptoms FRU or action, in sequence Symptom or error No beep, power-on indicator on, and a blank LCD during 1. Run LCD Self Test. POST. 2. Replace the system board. • LCD backlight not working. 1. Reseat the LCD connectors. •...

  • Page 47: Chapter 5. Configuring Raid

    – Better performance without fault tolerance – Higher risk of data loss resulting from a member drive failure compared with non-RAID configuration • RAID 1: mirrored disk array – Consists of two identical storage drives © Copyright Lenovo 2021, 2022...

  • Page 48: Configuring Raid With The Intel Rst Configuration Utility

    – Improved reading performance and 100% redundancy Configuring RAID with the Intel RST configuration utility 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 •...

  • Page 49: Deleting Raid Volumes

    1. Enter the Intel RST configuration utility. See “Entering the Intel RST configuration utility” on page 42. 2. Press the up and down arrow keys to select Create RAID Volume, and then press Enter to open the CREATE RAID VOLUME window. 3.

  • Page 50: Rebuilding Raid 1 Volumes

    To reset a storage drive to non-RAID, do the following: 1. Enter the Intel RST configuration utility. See “Entering the Intel RST configuration utility” on page 42. 2. Press the up and down arrow keys to select the volume that you want to reset under RAID Volumes. Press Enter to open the RAID VOLUME INFO window.

  • Page 51: Chapter 6. Using The Special Keys

    Decline incoming calls on Microsoft Teams Open the Vantage app. You can customize the function of this key on the Vantage app. Open calculator Enter sleep mode Open Snipping Tool Toggle keyboard backlight (for selected models) © Copyright Lenovo 2021, 2022...
  • Page 52 Break operation Pause operation Scroll contents Send system request Enter sleep mode To wake up the computer, press Fn or the power button. Go to beginning Go to end P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 53: Chapter 7. Locations

    This topic introduces the locations of the computer controls, connectors, and indicators. Front view P15 Gen 2 and T15g Gen 2 Webcam privacy shutter * Infrared camera * / Camera * Microphone * Touch screen * © Copyright Lenovo 2021, 2022...
  • Page 54 ® TrackPoint pointing stick Power button Fingerprint reader Trackpad Speaker TrackPoint buttons P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 55 P17 Gen 2 Webcam privacy shutter * Infrared camera * / Camera * Microphone * Power button ® TrackPoint pointing stick Fingerprint reader Trackpad TrackPoint buttons Speaker * for selected models Chapter 7 Locations...

  • Page 56: Bottom View

    Bottom view P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 57: Side View

    Side view Always on USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 HDMI™ connector Nano-SIM-card tray Audio connector Smart-card slot* SD card reader Security-lock slot USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 * for selected models Chapter 7 Locations...

  • Page 58: Rear View

    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 https:// support.lenovo.com...

  • Page 59: Major Frus

    Major FRUs P15/T15g Gen 2 Table 6. Major FRUs FRU descriptions Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU LCD unit Keyboard bezel Power button board with cable Chapter 7 Locations...
  • Page 60 Table 6. Major FRUs (continued) FRU descriptions Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU Fingerprint reader cable Fingerprint reader module Fingerprint bracket Service bracket Speaker assembly Coin-cell battery Memory modules under the keyboard Memory modules under the bottom cover Wireless WAN card thermal pad Wireless LAN card Wireless WAN card* Built-in battery...
  • Page 61 Table 6. Major FRUs (continued) FRU descriptions Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU ac power adapter Miscellaneous parts (see “Miscellaneous parts” on page 63) Lenovo factory recovery USB key* * for selected models Chapter 7 Locations...
  • Page 62 P17 Gen 2 P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 63 Table 7. Major FRUs FRU descriptions Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU LCD unit Hinge caps Power button board with cable Fingerprint reader cable Fingerprint reader module Fingerprint reader bracket Speaker assembly Keyboard sub board Smart-card reader* Dummy smart-card reader* Smart-card reader cable* GPU board Wireless LAN card Wireless WAN card...
  • Page 64 Lenovo factory recovery USB key * for selected models 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.

  • Page 65: Lcd Frus

    LCD FRUs For 15–inch models without touch function: Table 8. P15/T15g Gen 2 (non-touch models) LCD FRUs FRU descriptions Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU LCD bezel assembly LCD cable LCD panel Microphone rubbers* Microphone board* Infrared camera/mic combo board* Conventional camera/mic combo board* Hinge assembly Infrared camera/LED cable assembly* Chapter 7...
  • Page 66 Table 8. P15/T15g Gen 2 (non-touch models) LCD FRUs (continued) FRU descriptions Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU LCD rear cover assembly LCD elastic adhesive tapes Conventional camera/LED cable assembly* Antenna kit * for selected models P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 67 For 15–inch models with touch function: Table 9. P15/T15g Gen 2 (touch models) LCD FRUs FRU descriptions Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU LCD panel Infrared camera/mic combo board Infrared camera/LED cable assembly Antenna kit LCD rear cover assembly LCD elastic adhesive tapes Hinge assembly LCD cable LCD strip bezel...
  • Page 68 For 17–inch models: Table 10. P17 Gen 2 LCD FRUs FRU descriptions Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU LCD bezel assembly UHD LCD panel* FHD LCD panel* Wireless LAN antenna kit Camera/LED cable LCD rear cover assembly Hinge assembly (for FHD LCD panel)* Hinge assembly (for UHD LCD panel)* LCD cable LCD bezel screw cover...

  • Page 69: Miscellaneous Parts

    Table 10. P17 Gen 2 LCD FRUs (continued) FRU descriptions Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU Camera/microphone asssembly* Microphone rubbers Miscellaneous parts Table 11. Miscellaneous parts (for P15 and T15g Gen 2 without touch function) FRU descriptions Self-service CRU Optional service CRU Screw kit: •...
  • Page 70 Table 12. Miscellaneous parts (for P15 and T15g Gen 2 with touch function) FRU descriptions Self-service CRU Optional service CRU Screw kit: • Screw M2 x L3, black (7) • Screw M2 x L2, black (4) • Screw M2 x L8, black (6) •...

  • Page 71: 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 53 and “LCD FRUs” on page 59.
  • Page 72 Connector/feature Internal cable required Cable connection Always On USB 3.2 connector Connecto USB-compatible devices to Gen 1 (external) this connector. Audio connector (external) Connect headphones or a headset with 3.5–mm (0.14–inch) 4–pole plug to this connector. Trackpad cable Trackpad connector (internal) Connect one end to the track pad and the other end to this connector.

  • Page 73: Looking Up Fru Information

    If the computer supports wireless WAN, Nano-SIM-card slot (external) insert a nano-SIM card into this slot to establish wireless-WAN connection. Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to: https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup Chapter 7 Locations...
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  • Page 75: Chapter 8. Fru Replacement Notices

    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 .

  • Page 76: Retaining Serial Numbers

    • They are harder to tighten. Do the following when you service this machine: • Keep the screw kit in your tool bag. For the part number of the screw kit, go to https://support.lenovo.com/ partslookup • It is recommended to use new screws.

  • Page 77: Retaining The Uuid

    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.

  • Page 78: Reading Or Writing The Eca Information

    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.

  • Page 79: Chapter 9. Removing Or Replacing A Fru

    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 https:// support.lenovo.com...

  • Page 80: Before Servicing The Computer

    • The system board is sensitive to, and can be damaged by, electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before touching it, establish personal grounding by touching a ground point with one hand or by using an electrostatic discharge strap. Before servicing the computer Carefully read this topic before servicing the computer.

  • Page 81: 1010 Bottom Door

    1010 Bottom door Removal steps of the bottom door Note: Loosen the screw that secures the bottom door, and remove the bottom door. 1020 M.2 solid-state drive For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 Bottom door” on page 75 Attention: •...

  • Page 82: 1030 Memory Module Under The Bottom Cover

    Removal steps of the M.2 solid-state drive When installing: If your computer is installed with only one M.2 solid-state drive, ensure that the M.2 solid- state drive is installed into slot Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)
  • Page 83 Removal steps of the memory module under the bottom cover Installation steps of the memory module under the bottom cover When installing: • Ensure that the memory module is firmly installed in the slot and does not move easily. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 84: 1040 Keyboard And Keyboard Sub Board

    • Your computer supports up to 128 GB memory module in total, and it is recommended that you use memory modules with the same capacity and speed for best dual-channel memory performance. • Replace only with a memory module of the type recommended by Lenovo. 1040 Keyboard and keyboard sub board For access, remove these FRUs: •...
  • Page 85 Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 86: 1050 Memory Module Bracket

    Removal steps of the keyboard sub board (for P17 Gen 2) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1050 Memory module bracket For access, remove these FRUs: P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 87 • “1040 Keyboard and keyboard sub board” on page 78 Removal steps of the memory module bracket Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Installation steps of the memory module bracket Note: When installing the memory module bracket, ensure that the thermal pad is attached to the back of the bracket.

  • Page 88: 1060 M.2 Solid-State Drive Under The Keyboard

    • If your computer is installed with a hybrid solid-state drive (with Intel Optane memory), go to https:// to know the details on how to replace it. support.lenovo.com/docs/tg_ssd The M.2 solid-state drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data.

  • Page 89: 1070 Memory Module Under The Keyboard

    Removal procedure 1070 Memory module under the keyboard For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 Bottom door” on page 75 • “1040 Keyboard and keyboard sub board” on page 78 • “1050 Memory module bracket” on page 80 Removal steps of the memory module under the keyboard Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
  • Page 90 Installation steps of the memory module under the keyboard 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. P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 91: 1080 Wireless Lan Card (For P15 Gen 2 And T15G Gen 2)

    • Your computer supports up to 128 GB memory module in total, and it is recommended that you use memory modules with the same capacity and speed for best dual-channel memory performance. • Replace only with a memory module of the type recommended by Lenovo. 1080 Wireless LAN card (for P15 Gen 2 and T15g Gen 2) For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 92: 1090 Wireless Wan Card

    Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1090 Wireless WAN card For access, remove these FRUs: • “1040 Keyboard and keyboard sub board” on page 78 Removal steps of the wireless WAN card Torque Step Screw (quantity)
  • Page 93 Note: If the elastic adhesive tape gets damaged when servicing another part, remember to apply a new one. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 94: When Installing

    When installing: Ensure that all the latches are well assembled and there is no abnormal gap. Installation steps of the keyboard bezel assembly For P15/T15g Gen 2 P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 95: 1110 Power Button Board With Cable

    For P17 Gen 2 Note: If the elastic adhesive tape gets damaged when servicing another part, remember to apply a new one. 1110 Power button board with cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Bottom door” on page 75 •...

  • Page 96: 1120 Fingerprint Reader Cable, Bracket And Board

    Removal steps of the power button board with cable Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1120 Fingerprint reader cable, bracket and board For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 97: 1120 Wireless Lan Card (For P17 Gen 2)

    Removal steps of the fingerprint reader cable, bracket and board When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1120 Wireless LAN card (for P17 Gen 2) For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1040 Keyboard and keyboard sub board” on page 78 Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 98: 1130 Speaker Assembly

    Removal steps of the wireless LAN card Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1130 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs: • “1040 Keyboard and keyboard sub board” on page 78 •...
  • Page 99 Removal steps of the smart card reader Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Removal steps of the smart card reader cable For access, remove these FRUs: •...

  • Page 100: 1150 Mimo Wireless-Wan Antenna Assembly With Cable (For P15/T15G Gen 2)

    1150 MIMO wireless-WAN antenna assembly with cable (for P15/T15g Gen 2) For access, remove these FRUs: • “1040 Keyboard and keyboard sub board” on page 78 • “1100 Keyboard bezel assembly” on page 86 Removal steps of the MIMO wireless-WAN antenna assembly with cable P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 101: 1150 Mimo Wireless-Wan Antenna Assembly With Cable(For P17 Gen 2)

    1150 MIMO wireless-WAN antenna assembly with cable(for P17 Gen 2) For access, remove these FRUs: • “1040 Keyboard and keyboard sub board” on page 78 • “1100 Keyboard bezel assembly” on page 86 Removal steps of the MIMO wireless-WAN antenna assembly with cable 1160 Base cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs: •...
  • Page 102 Removal steps of the base cover assembly Label locations on the base cover assembly The following illustration shows the location of each label (for ThinkPad P15/T15g Gen 2). Asset tag label P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 103 GEO label Win10 COA label IMEI label Country label Serial number label Genuine Microsoft label (GML) The following illustration shows the location of each label (for ThinkPad P17 Gen 2). Asset tag label Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 104: 1170 Built-In Battery

    • “1160 Base cover assembly” on page 95 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.

  • Page 105: 1180 Coin-Cell Battery

    Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 8 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) (1.85 kgf-cm) 1180 Coin-cell battery For access, remove these FRUs: • “1160 Base cover assembly” on page 95 DANGER Use only the authorized battery specified for your computer.
  • Page 106 Removal steps of the trackpad and trackpad cable Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 2 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 107: 1200 Hinge Caps

    1200 Hinge caps For access, remove these FRUs: • “1040 Keyboard and keyboard sub board” on page 78 • “1100 Keyboard bezel assembly” on page 86 • “1160 Base cover assembly” on page 95 Removal steps of the hinge caps Step Screw (quantity) Color...
  • Page 108 Removal steps of the LCD unit Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M 2.5 × 8 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 109: 1220 Thermal Fan Assembly

    When installing: Ensure that you route the cables firmly and tape up in the proper positions. Attention: When 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. 1220 Thermal fan assembly For access, remove these FRUs: •...

  • Page 110: 1230 Gpu Board

    When installing: • Do not touch the areas marked in the following illustrations. • Ensure that the fan connector is attached firmly. • Each screw is marked with a number on the thermal fan assembly. When installing, follow the screw number to tighten the screws in ascending numerical order;...

  • Page 111: 1240 System Board

    Removal steps of the GPU board 94Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 8 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1240 System board Important notices for handling the system board When handling the system board, read the following: •...
  • Page 112 The following components soldered on the top side of the system board is extremely sensitive. When you service the system board, avoid any kind of rough handling. Graphic Processing Unit (GPU) Central Processing Unit (CPU) Accelerometer chip for the storage Active Protection System ® (APS) Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Removal steps of the system board P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 113 Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Notes: • When installing, ensure that the cable is attached firmly. • The dc-in cable might come with a white mark . When installing, ensure that the white mark is in the area Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 114: 1250 Dc-In Bracket And Dc-In Cable Assembly

    1250 dc-in bracket and dc-in cable assembly The base cover assembly will stand out after you remove these FRUs in order: • “1240 System board” on page 105 Removal steps of the dc-in bracket and dc-in cable assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black...

  • Page 115: 1270 Chassis Assembly

    Removal steps of the I/O board and I/O board cable Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1270 Chassis assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 116: Remove An Lcd Fru For Non-Touch Models (For P15/T15G Gen 2)

    • “1240 System board” on page 105 • “1250 dc-in bracket and dc-in cable assembly” on page 108 • “1260 I/O board and I/O board cable” on page 108 Remove an LCD FRU for non-touch models (for P15/T15g Gen 2) This section provides instructions on how to remove an LCD FRU for models without touch feature.
  • Page 117 Removal steps of the LCD panel and LCD cable When installing: Ensure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 118: 2030 Hinge Assembly

    Installation steps of the LCD panel and the LCD cable (for UHD LCD panel models) 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 four tapes are applied correctly as shown.

  • Page 119: 2040 Camera/Microphone Module

    Removal steps of the hinge assembly Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M 2.5 ×3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) Black 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) M 2 × 2.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 2040 Camera/microphone module For access, remove these FRUs: •...
  • Page 120 Removal steps of the infrared camera/microphone module Removal steps of the camera/LED cable assembly P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 121: 2050 Antenna Kit

    When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 2050 Antenna kit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1210 LCD unit” on page 101 • “2010 LCD bezel assembly” on page 110 • “2020 LCD panel and LCD cable” on page 110 Removal steps of the antenna kit and LCD rear cover assembly Cable routing: When you install the antenna kit, route the cables as shown in the following illustration.

  • Page 122: 2060 Lcd Rear Cover Assembly

    Wireless LAN auxiliary antenna (black) Wireless WAN main antenna (orange) Wireless WAN auxiliary antenna (blue) 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. 2060 LCD rear cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 123: 3020 Lcd Panel Assembly, Lcd Cable, And Hinge Assembly

    Removal steps of the LCD strip bezel When installing: Ensure that all the latches are attached firmly. 3020 LCD panel assembly, LCD cable, and hinge assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1210 LCD unit” on page 101 •...
  • Page 124 When installing: Ensure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. Installation steps of the LCD panel and the LCD cable (for UHD LCD panel models) 1. Attach the LCD cable to the LCD panel as shown. P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 125 2. Peel off the release liners from one side of the new elastic adhesive tapes. Apply the tapes to the correct locations as shown. Peel off the release liners from the other side of the tapes. Ensure that two tapes are applied correctly as shown.
  • Page 126 5. Secure the LCD panel with two screws and pull out the liners of the elastic adhesive tapes. Removal steps of the hinge assembly P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 127: 3030 Hinge Assembly

    Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) black 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) M2 × 2.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 3030 Hinge assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1210 LCD unit” on page 101 •...
  • Page 128 Removal steps of the infrared camera/microphone module Removal steps of the infrared camera/LED cable assembly P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 129: 3050 Antenna Kit

    3050 Antenna kit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1210 LCD unit” on page 101 • “3010 LCD strip bezel” on page 116 • “3020 LCD panel assembly, LCD cable, and hinge assembly” on page 117 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.

  • Page 130: 3060 Lcd Rear Cover Assembly

    Antenna locations a. Wireless LAN antenna (auxiliary) b. Wireless WAN antenna (main, for selected models) c. Wireless WAN antenna (auxiliary, for selected models) d. Wireless LAN antenna (main) 3060 LCD rear cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 131: 4020 Lcd Panel And Lcd Cable

    Removal steps of LCD strip cover and LCD bezel assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × 7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that all the latches are attached firmly. 4020 LCD panel and LCD cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
  • Page 132 P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 133 Installation steps of the LCD panel and the LCD cable (for UHD LCD panel models) 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 four tapes are applied correctly as shown.

  • Page 134: 4030 Lcd Hinge Assembly

    Removal steps of the LCD panel and LCD cable (for FHD LCD panel models) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Notes: For LCD panel with the factory color calibration feature, do the following to install new color profiles after installing a new LCD panel: 1.
  • Page 135 Removal steps of the hinge assembly (for UHD LCD panel models) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) (1.85 kgf-cm) Black 0.294 Nm M2.5 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) (3.0 kgf-cm) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 136: 4040 Camera And Led Camera Cable Assembly

    Removal steps of the hinge assembly (for FHD LCD panel models) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) 4040 Camera and LED camera cable assembly For access, remove these FRUs: •...

  • Page 137: 4050 Camera Bracket

    Removal steps of the camera card Removal steps of the LED/camera cable assembly When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 4050 Camera bracket For access, remove these FRUs: • “1210 LCD unit” on page 101 • “4010 LCD strip cover and LCD bezel assembly” on page 124 •...

  • Page 138: 4060 Antenna Kit

    Removal steps of the camera card Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M 2 ×2.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 4060 Antenna kit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “4010 LCD strip cover and LCD bezel assembly” on page 124 •...

  • Page 139: 4070 Lcd Rear Cover Assembly

    Wireless LAN auxiliary antenna (black) Wireless WAN main antenna (orange) Wireless WAN auxiliary antenna (blue) 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. 4070 LCD rear cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
  • Page 140 P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 141: 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 142 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 143 Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. This document is copyrighted by Lenovo and is not covered by any open source license, including any ® Linux agreement(s) which may accompany software included with this product.
  • Page 144 P15 Gen 2, T15g Gen 2, and P17 Gen 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 146 Part Number: SP40G77000 Printed in China (1P) P/N: SP40G77000...
  • Page 147 *1PSP40G77000*...

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