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  • Page 1 ThinkPad L13 Gen 5,ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and ThinkPad S2 Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 2 Second Edition (July 2024) © Copyright Lenovo 2024. 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

    Reset or restore Windows ... Retaining the UUID... . Use Lenovo recovery options..Reading or writing the ECA information ..
  • Page 4 Base cover assembly ... . LCD FRUs for ThinkPad L13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad S2 Gen 9 ....Applying labels to the base cover assembly .

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Some statements in this manual might not be applicable to the computer. • Before servicing a 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 2024...
  • Page 6 ThinkPad L13 Gen 5,ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and ThinkPad S2 Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Safety Information

    • Fan louvers on the machine help to prevent overheating of internal components. Do not obstruct fan louvers or cover them with labels or stickers. Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment. © Copyright Lenovo 2024...
  • Page 8 Important: • Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents. • Many customers have, near their equipment, rubber floor mats that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges (ESD).

  • Page 9: Safety Inspection Guide

    4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Remove the cover. 6. Check for any obvious non-ThinkPad / non-Lenovo alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-ThinkPad / 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.

  • Page 10: Grounding Requirements

    2. Ensure that the ESD protective devices you use have been certified (ISO 9000) as fully effective. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: • Keep the parts in protective packages until they are inserted into the product. • Avoid contact with other people. •...
  • Page 11 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 12 ThinkPad L13 Gen 5,ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and ThinkPad S2 Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 13 PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 14 PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO DANGER DANGER ThinkPad L13 Gen 5,ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and ThinkPad S2 Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 15 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 16 DANGER VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT ThinkPad L13 Gen 5,ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and ThinkPad S2 Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 17 VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 18 ThinkPad L13 Gen 5,ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and ThinkPad S2 Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 20 ThinkPad L13 Gen 5,ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and ThinkPad S2 Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 23 Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 24 ThinkPad L13 Gen 5,ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and ThinkPad S2 Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2. Important Service Information

    – “FRU identification” on page 20 Important: • Advise customers to contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center if they need any assistance in obtaining or installing any software fixes, drivers, and UEFI BIOS downloads. Telephone numbers for Lenovo Support are available at: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/supportphonelist...

  • Page 26: How To Use Error Message

    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: Chapter 3. General Checkout

    Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is covered under the warranty by referring to the following list: © Copyright Lenovo 2024...

  • Page 28: 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 29: Quick Test Programs

    Vantage app installed. To download and install a quick test program, go to , and follow the instructions https://www.lenovo.com/diags on the Web site. To run a test using quick test program, do the following: Step 1.

  • Page 30: 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 program enables you to view system information and test some hardware devices in your computer, such as memory, storage devices, the LCD, and system board buses.

  • Page 31: Checking The Ac Power Adapter

    Checking the built-in battery and operational charging This system supports only batteries specially designed for this specific system and manufactured by Lenovo or an authorized manufacturer. The system does not support unauthorized batteries or batteries designed for other systems.

  • Page 32: Checking The Coin-Cell Battery

    Step 4. Check the battery status icon again. If the same error still exists, replace the system board. Checking the coin-cell battery To check the coin-cell battery, do the following: Step 1. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac power adapter from it. Step 2.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4. Related Service Information

    When the latest maintenance diskette and the system program service diskette become available, they will be posted on: https://support.lenovo.com Reset or restore Windows To reset or restore Windows, refer to the information below： Use Lenovo recovery options Step 1. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/HowToCreateLenovoRecovery Step 2.

  • Page 34: Power-On Password

    The system management password can also protect the system information stored in UEFI BIOS like a supervisor password, but it has lower authority by default. The system management password can be set through the UEFI BIOS menu or through Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) with the Lenovo client-management interface.

  • Page 35: How To Remove The Power-On Password

    Lenovo cannot reset your passwords or recover data from the storage drive. You can contact a Lenovo authorized service provider to have the storage drive replaced. A fee will be charged for parts and service. If the storage drive is a CRU (Customer Replaceable Unit), you can also contact Lenovo to purchase...

  • Page 36: How To Remove The System Management Password

    a new storage drive to replace the old one by yourself. To check whether the storage drive is a CRU and the relevant replacement procedure, see “Major FRUs and CRUs” on page 46. How to remove the system management password To remove a system management password, do the following: How to remove the system management password if no supervisor password has been set...

  • Page 37: Hibernation Mode

    • After a period of inactivity specified in power plan settings • When the battery power is low To resume the computer from sleep mode, press the power button. Also, in either of the following events, the computer automatically returns from sleep mode and resumes operation: •...

  • Page 38: Numeric Error Codes

    This index can also help you determine, during regular servicing, what FRUs are likely to need to be replaced next. A numeric error is displayed for each error detected in POST or system operation. In the displays, n can be any number.

  • Page 39: Error Messages

    The battery installed is not supported by this system and Replace the battery. 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 40 • We recommend that you speak to our Customer Support Center before attempting to service the computer yourself so that you can be directed to the correct documentation and repair information. It might be recommended to have a Lenovo-authorized service provider repair your computer depending on the complexity of the error or fault.

  • Page 41: No-Beep Symptoms

    Blinking patterns Error codes Solutions 0283: PCI resource error 1. Remove PCIe devices (the M.2 card, PCIe card, and so on) (service provider only). 2. If step 1 does not work, replace the system board (service provider only). 0284: TCG-compliant functionality-related Replace the system board (service provider error (might be the BIOS code validation only).

  • Page 42: Lcd-Related 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 43: Intermittent Problems

    Step 1. Ensure that the computer is connected to ac power. Then, press the power button for about seven seconds to turn off the computer. Step 2. Press Fn, left Ctrl, and the power button at the same time. If the computer displays five solid colors in sequence across the entire screen, it indicates that the LCD functions normally.

  • Page 44: Lenovo Memory Self Repair (For Intel Models Only)

    LCD assembly Lenovo Memory Self Repair (for Intel models only) Lenovo Memory Self Repair (hereafter referred to as repair tool) enables you to repair memory single-bit or single-row failure with internal redundant resources. It is recommended that you use the repair tool in the following situations: •...

  • Page 45: Chapter 5. Special Keys

    Adjust the keyboard backlight. Go to beginning. Go to end. Fn+Tab Open Magnifier. Note: Press the Windows logo key+Esc to turn it off. Fn+4 Enter sleep mode. Fn+B Break operation. Fn+K Scroll contents. Fn+P Pause operation. © Copyright Lenovo 2024...
  • Page 46 Key combination Function description Fn+S Send system request. Fn+N Open system information Window. ThinkPad L13 Gen 5,ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and ThinkPad S2 Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 47: Chapter 6. Locations

    Chapter 6. Locations Locating computer controls and connectors Front view ThinkPad L13 Gen 5 / ThinkPad S2 Gen 9 Description Description Item Item Webcam privacy shutter Infrared camera / Camera Microphones Touch screen* © Copyright Lenovo 2024...
  • Page 48 Description Description Item Item ® Power button with fingerprint reader* TrackPoint pointing stick NFC (near field communication) mark* TrackPoint buttons Trackpad Smart-card slot* * for selected models ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 ThinkPad L13 Gen 5,ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and ThinkPad S2 Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 49: Side View

    Side view Description Description Item Item ® USB-C power connector Nano-SIM-card tray* (Thunderbolt™ 4) USB-A connector (USB 5Gbps) Audio connector Security-lock slot USB-C connector (USB 10Gbps) USB-A connector (USB 5Gbps, Always HDMI™ connector On USB) Lenovo Integrated Pen* Chapter 6 Locations...

  • Page 50: Bottom View

    Bottom view ThinkPad L13 Gen 5 / ThinkPad S2 Gen 9 ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Description Description Item Item Emergency-reset hole Speakers ThinkPad L13 Gen 5,ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and ThinkPad S2 Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 51: Locating Frus And Crus

    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 .

  • Page 52: Major Frus And Crus

    Major FRUs and CRUs ThinkPad L13 Gen 5,ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and ThinkPad S2 Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 53 Table 5. Major FRUs and CRUs FRU description Self-service Optional-service LCD unit Keyboard Keyboard bezel assembly Power button without fingerprint reader with bracket* Power button with fingerprint reader with bracket* Fingerprint reader cable* Heatsink Thermal fan System board with SSD thermal pad Right I/O bracket Speaker assembly Wireless WAN antenna assembly*...
  • Page 54 Notes: • Depending on the computer model, your computer might look different from the illustration above. • 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/...

  • Page 55: Lcd Frus And Crus

    LCD FRUs and CRUs For ThinkPad L13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad S2 Gen 9 Table 6. LCD FRUs and CRUs FRU description Self-service Optional-service LCD bezel LCD panel LCD hinges Camera-and-microphone-module cable* LCD cover assembly LCD cable Webcam privacy shutter Camera and microphone module(IR camera*/RGB camera*) Chapter 6 Locations...
  • Page 56 Table 6. LCD FRUs and CRUs (continued) FRU description Self-service Optional-service Microphone rubbers Sensor board Elastic adhesive tapes Miscellaneous parts kits (camera sponge, LCD EMI gasket and sponge) * for selected models Note: Depending on the computer model, your computer might look different from the illustration above. For ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 ThinkPad L13 Gen 5,ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and ThinkPad S2 Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 57 Table 7. LCD FRUs and CRUs FRU description Self-service Optional-service LCD Module LCD hinges Camera-and-microphone-module cable* LCD cover assembly LCD cable Webcam privacy shutter Camera and microphone module(IR camera*/RGB camera*) Microphone rubbers Sensor board Hinge rubber Rubber caps LCD strip cover Miscellaneous parts kits (camera sponge, LCD EMI gasket and sponge) * for selected models...

  • Page 58: Miscellaneous Parts

    • Spec Connector and cable guide This topic provides information to help Lenovo authorized service technicians 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 46 and “LCD FRUs and CRUs” on page 49.
  • Page 59 System board connectors and cables Table 9. System board connector and cable guide Internal cable required Connector/feature Cable connection Insert a wireless-WAN card into this Wireless-WAN-card slot (internal)* slot. Thermal fan connector (internal) Thermal fan cable The thermal fan comes with the cable.

  • Page 60: Looking Up Fru Information

    * for selceted models Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to: https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup ThinkPad L13 Gen 5,ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and ThinkPad S2 Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 61: Chapter 7. Fru Replacement Notices

    • Keep the screw kit in your tool bag. For the part number of the screw kit, go to: https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup Tighten screws as follows: • Plastic to plastic Turn an additional angle of 90 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the plastic part. © Copyright Lenovo 2024...

  • Page 62: Sensor Calibration

    Step 1. Download the Windows Sensor Calibration Tool by following steps: Note: This Sensor Calibration Tool is limited to Lenovo service providers. You can contact a Lenovo authorized service provider to have your system board or LCD unit replaced. Go to https://support.lenovo.com...

  • Page 63: Retaining Serial Numbers

    Connect a USB memory key to the computer. Step 2. Go to https://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. Chapter 7 FRU replacement notices...

  • Page 64: Retaining The Uuid

    Go to and follow the instructions on the screen to https://www.lenovo.com/maintenanceutilities create a Maintenance Key. Note: Only an authorized Lenovo service technician can access the above Web site. Step 3. Restart the computer. Step 4. When the logo screen is displayed, press Esc. The ThinkPad Config Information Update Utility interface is displayed.

  • Page 65: 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. Step 1. Insert the latest version of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer. Step 2.
  • Page 66 ThinkPad L13 Gen 5,ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and ThinkPad S2 Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 67: Chapter 8. Removing Or Replacing A Fru

    Click Power Options, and then click Choose what the power buttons do on the left pane. Step 3. Click Change settings that are currently unavailable at the top. Step 4. If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click Yes. © Copyright Lenovo 2024...

  • Page 68: Removing The Nano-Sim Card And Nano-Sim Card Tray

    Step 5. Clear the Turn on fast startup check box, and then click Save changes. To disable the built-in battery Step 1. Restart your computer. When the logo screen is displayed, immediately press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu. Select Config ➙...

  • Page 69: Base Cover Assembly

    Step 2. Install the ThinkPad Pen Pro in reverse order. Base cover assembly Follow the instructions to replace the base cover assembly. Before you start, read and print the following instructions. Generic Safety and Compliance Notices Note: Do not remove the base cover assembly when your computer is connected to ac power. Otherwise, there might be a risk of short circuits.

  • Page 70: Applying Labels To The Base Cover Assembly

    Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M 2.5 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) Black 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) M2 × 6.2 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Note: Prepare a pry tool to release the hooks. Step 2. Install the base cover assembly in reverse order.

  • Page 71: Built-In Battery

    Built-in battery Follow the instructions to replace the built-in battery. DANGER Use only the Lenovo authorized battery specified for the computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Important notice 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 72: Keyboard

    Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) (1.85 kgf-cm) Step 2. Install the built-in battery in reverse order. When installing: • Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. • Ensure that the base cover assembly is secured in place. Otherwise, the battery connection may fail. Keyboard Follow the instructions to replace the keyboard.
  • Page 73 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 74: M.2 Solid-State Drive

    Step 2. Install the keyboard in reverse order. When installing: Configure the keyboard language in UEFI BIOS. M.2 solid-state drive Follow the instructions to replace the M.2 solid-state drive. Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices and print the following instructions. Attention: The M.2 solid-state drive is sensitive.
  • Page 75 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Step 2. Install the M.2 solid-state drive as shown below. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 8...

  • Page 76: Wireless Wan Card (For Selected Models)

    The following information is only for the computer with user-installable modules. Ensure that you use only a Lenovo-authorized wireless module specifically tested for this computer model. Otherwise, the computer will generate an error-code beep sequence when you turn on the computer.

  • Page 77: Thermal Fan And Heatsink Assembly

    Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 2 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: • For wireless WAN card with two antenna cables: ensure that you connect the orange cable to the main connector, and the blue cable to the auxiliary connector. •...
  • Page 78 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Step 2. Install the thermal fan and heatsink assembly in reverse order. When installing: • Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. • Do not press the top of the fan cover and the fan hub. •...

  • Page 79: I/O Connectors Brackets

    I/O connectors brackets Follow the instructions to replace the I/O connectors brackets. For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “ThinkPad Pen Pro (for ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 only)” on page 62 • “Base cover assembly” on page 63 Step 1.

  • Page 80: Speaker Assembly

    For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “ThinkPad Pen Pro (for ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 only)” on page 62 • “Base cover assembly” on page 63 Step 1. Remove the fingerprint reader cable as shown below. Step 2. Install the fingerprint reader cable in reverse order.

  • Page 81: Coin-Cell Battery

    Coin-cell battery Follow the instructions to replace the coin-cell battery. DANGER Use only the Lenovo authorized battery specified for the computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “ThinkPad Pen Pro (for ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 only)” on page 62 •...

  • Page 82: Trackpad And Trackpad Cable

    Step 2. Install the coin-cell battery in reverse order. When installing: • Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. • Reset the system date and time in the BIOS menu. Trackpad and trackpad cable Follow the instructions to replace the trackpad and trackpad cable. For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
  • Page 83 Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × L2 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (7) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Notes: • A mylar might cover the trackpad, and ensure that you attach the mylar to the trackpad after replacement. • Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 84: Nfc Module With Cable And Trackpad-Nfc Cable (For Selected Models)

    Step 2. Install the trackpad and trackpad cable in reverse order. NFC module with cable and trackpad-nfc cable (for selected models) Follow the instructions to replace the NFC module with cable and trackpad-nfc cable. For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 85: Thinkpad Pen Pro Charger With Cable (For Thinkpad L13 2-In-1 Gen 5 Only)

    • “Base cover assembly” on page 63 • “Built-in battery” on page 65 • “Speaker assembly” on page 74 Step 1. Remove the smart card reader as shown below. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)

  • Page 86: Wireless Lan Antennas (For Selected Models)

    Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Step 2. Install the smart card reader in reverse order. When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. Wireless LAN antennas (for selected models) Follow the instructions to replace the wireless LAN antennas.

  • Page 87: Wireless Wan Antennas (For Selected Models)

    Step 2. Install the wireless LAN antennas in reverse order. When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. Wireless WAN antennas (for selected models) Follow the instructions to replace the wireless WAN antennas. For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 88: P-Sensor Cable

    • After replacing the system board, use the Maintenance Utility to bind the model type, serial number, and Brand ID of the computer with the new system board. Refer to https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ HT506954 for instructions on how to do that. As an alternative, you also can use the Golden Key U1 tool for that purpose.

  • Page 89: Replace The System Board

    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. • Be careful not to drop the system board on a bench top that has a hard surface, such as metal, wood, or composite.
  • Page 90 ThinkPad L13 Gen 5,ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and ThinkPad S2 Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 91 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 2.5 mm, flat head, nylon-coated (2) (1.85 kgf-cm) M2 × 2.5 mm, flat head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Step 2. Install the system board in reverse order. When installing: Notes: •...
  • Page 92 Foil and mylar locations Note: After replacing the system board or keyboard bezel assembly, apply foil and mylar to the correct locations. • For Wireless LAN models – ThinkPad L13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad S2 Gen 9 Keyboard bezel assembly: System board: install the mylar no Al foil...
  • Page 93 – ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Keyboard bezel assembly: System board: – install the keyboard left mylar – install the CU foil no Al foil – install the keyboard right mylar Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
  • Page 94 • For Wireless WAN models – ThinkPad L13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad S2 Gen 9 Keyboard bezel assembly: System board: no mylar install Al foil ThinkPad L13 Gen 5,ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and ThinkPad S2 Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 95: How To Input The Product Information With Thinkpad System Board Self Repair Tool

    The process of writing product information can only be used once and if unsure, consider getting support from a Lenovo-authorized service technician. Step 1.

  • Page 96: Power Button With Or Without Fingerprint Reader

    • “Wireless WAN card (for selected models)” on page 70 • “Thermal fan and heatsink assembly” on page 71 • “I/O connectors brackets” on page 73 • “Fingerprint reader cable (for selected models)” on page 73 • “System board” on page 82 Step 1.

  • Page 97: Lcd Unit

    Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Step 2. Install the power button with or without fingerprint reader in reverse order. LCD unit Follow the instructions to replace the LCD unit. Note: If you replace the system board of ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5, remember to make the sensor calibration.

  • Page 98: Keyboard Bezel Assembly

    Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M 2.5 × 4.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) Step 2. Install the smart card reader in reverse order. When installing, ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 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.

  • Page 99: Lcd Frus For Thinkpad L13 Gen 5 And Thinkpad S2 Gen 9

    • “Built-in battery” on page 65 • “Keyboard” on page 66 • “M.2 solid-state drive” on page 68 • “Wireless WAN card (for selected models)” on page 70 • “Thermal fan and heatsink assembly” on page 71 • “I/O connectors brackets” on page 73 •...

  • Page 100: Lcd Bezel

    Step 2. Install the LCD panel in reverse order. LCD bezel Follow the instructions to replace the LCD bezel. For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Base cover assembly” on page 63 • “LCD unit” on page 91 Step 1. Remove the LCD bezel as shown below.

  • Page 101: Lcd Hinges

    Step 2. Install the LCD bezel in reverse order. When installing, ensure that all the latches are attached firmly. Note: After the LCD bezel sheet is removed , it cannot be used anymore. A new LCD bezel sheet is required for replacement. LCD hinges Follow the instructions to replace the LCD hinges.

  • Page 102: Webcam Privacy Shutter

    For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Base cover assembly” on page 63 • “LCD unit” on page 91 • “LCD bezel” on page 94 • “LCD panel” on page 93 • “LCD hinges” on page 95 Step 1. Remove the LCD cable as shown below.

  • Page 103: Microphone Rubber And Camera-And-Microphone Module

    • “LCD unit” on page 91 • “LCD bezel” on page 94 • “LCD panel” on page 93 Step 1. Remove the camera-and-microphone cable and sensor board cable as shown below. Step 2. Install the camera-and-microphone cable and sensor board cable in reverse order. Microphone rubber and camera-and-microphone module Follow the instructions to replace the microphone rubber and camera-and-microphone module.

  • Page 104: Sensor Board

    Step 2. Install the microphone rubber and camera-and-microphone module in reverse order. Sensor board Follow the instructions to replace the sensor board. For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Base cover assembly” on page 63 • “LCD unit” on page 91 •...

  • Page 105: Lcd Frus For Thinkpad L13 2-In-1 Gen 5

    LCD FRUs for ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 This chapter provides information about replacement of LCD FRUs for ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5. Strip cover, rubber caps and hinge rubbers Follow the instructions to strip cover, rubber caps and hinge rubbers. For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 106: Lcd Panel

    Step 2. Install the strip cover, rubber caps and hinge rubbers in reverse order. When installing: Ensure that all the latches are attached firmly. LCD panel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “ThinkPad Pen Pro (for ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 only)” on page 62 •...

  • Page 107: Lcd Hinges

    Step 2. Install the LCD panel in reverse order. LCD hinges Follow the instructions to replace the LCD hinges. For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Base cover assembly” on page 63 • “LCD unit” on page 91 • “LCD bezel” on page 94 Step 1.

  • Page 108: Webcam Privacy Shutter

    • “LCD hinges” on page 101 Step 1. Remove the LCD cable as shown below. Step 2. Install the LCD cable in reverse order. Webcam privacy shutter Follow the instructions to replace the Webcam privacy shutter. For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 109: Microphone Rubber And Camera-And-Microphone Module

    Step 2. Install the camera-and-microphone cable and sensor board cable in reverse order. Microphone rubber and camera-and-microphone module Follow the instructions to replace the microphone rubber and camera-and-microphone module. For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Base cover assembly” on page 63 •...

  • Page 110: Sensor Board

    Step 2. Install the microphone rubber and camera-and-microphone module in reverse order. Sensor board Follow the instructions to replace the sensor board. For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Base cover assembly” on page 63 • “LCD unit” on page 91 •...

  • Page 111: 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 112 Trademarks Lenovo, Lenovo logo, ThinkPad, ThinkPad logo, TrackPoint, and UltraConnect are trademarks of Lenovo. Intel, Intel Optane, and Thunderbolt are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries. Linux is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries.

  • Page 113: Appendix B. Abbreviation Table

    Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory Extensible Firmware Interface Electrostatic discharge Field Replaceable Unit General Announce Variant Integrated circuits Liquid Crystal Display Machine type and model POST Power-on self-test RFID Radio-frequency identification Supervisor password UUID Universally unique identifier © Copyright Lenovo 2024...
  • Page 114 ThinkPad L13 Gen 5,ThinkPad L13 2-in-1 Gen 5 and ThinkPad S2 Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 116 Part Number: XXXX Printed in China (1P) P/N: XXXX *1PXXXX*...

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