Replace A Cru; Keyboard - Lenovo ThinkPad L16 Gen 1 Linux User Manual

1. Restart your computer. When the logo screen is displayed, immediately press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS
menu.
2. Select Config ➙ Power. The Power submenu is displayed.
3. Select Disable Built-in Battery and press Enter.
4. Select Yes in the Setup Confirmation window. The built-in battery is disabled and the computer turns off
automatically. Wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool.
Notes: If your computer cannot enter the UEFI BIOS menu, you cannot disable the built-in battery. To avoid
short circuit when you replace a CRU, it is recommended to do the following:
• For the built-in battery connected to the system board with cables: Disconnect the battery cables.
• For the CRUable built-in battery connected to the system board with comb connectors: Disconnect the
connectors by removing the battery. For the removal procedure, refer to the built-in battery replacement
instructions in this documentation.
• For the non-CRUable built-in battery connected to the system board with comb connectors: Call Lenovo
Customer Support Center for help.

Replace a CRU

Follow the replacement procedure to replace a CRU.

Keyboard

Follow the instructions to replace the keyboard.
Before you start, read
Generic Safety and Compliance Notices
For access, do the following:
1. Disable the built-in battery. See "Disable the built-in battery" on page 31.
2. Turn off the computer and disconnect the computer from ac power and all connected cables.
Remove the keyboard
Follow the instructions to remove the keyboard.
Note: You might be instructed to slide the keyboard frame forward or backward in some of the following
steps. In this case, ensure that you do not press or hold the keys while sliding the keyboard frame.
Otherwise, the keyboard frame cannot be moved.
Step 1. Loosen the screws that secure the keyboard.
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