Lenovo ThinkBook Plus G3 IAP 21EL Hardware Maintenance Manual
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus G3 IAP 21EL Hardware Maintenance Manual

Lenovo ThinkBook Plus G3 IAP 21EL Hardware Maintenance Manual

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About This Manual
About This Manual
Provides an overview of the manual's content and target audience.
Chapter 1: Safety Information
General Safety
Essential safety rules for general handling and lifting, and workplace practices.
Electrical Safety
Crucial guidelines for working with electrical components and preventing shocks.
Safety Inspection Guide
A checklist to identify potential hazards and unsafe conditions before servicing.
Handling Devices Sensitive to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Procedures to protect sensitive electronic components from ESD damage.
Grounding Requirements
Explains the importance of proper electrical grounding for safety and system function.
Safety Notices (Multilingual Translations)
Collection of critical safety warnings presented in various languages.
Chapter 2: General Checkout
What to Do First
Information required for parts exchange or return forms when servicing.
CRU List
Lists the Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) for the ThinkBook Plus G3 IAP.
Chapter 3: Identifying FRUs (CRUs)
Locate FRUs and CRUs
Explains how to use exploded illustrations to identify parts for replacement.
Chapter 4: Removing a FRU or CRU
Service Tools
Lists the specific tools and consumables required for hardware maintenance.
General Guidelines
Provides essential precautions and procedural advice for FRU removal.
Remove the Lower Case
Step-by-step guide to detach and remove the computer's bottom cover.
Remove the Battery Pack
Procedure for safely disconnecting and removing the internal battery.
Remove the Solid-State Drive
Instructions for removing the SSD, including disconnecting the battery cable.
Remove the Side I/O Bracket
Guide to removing the bracket housing the side ports.
Remove the Rear I/O Bracket
Procedure for removing the bracket for rear input/output connections.
Remove the Heat Sink
Steps to disconnect and remove the thermal management heat sink.
Remove the Fans
Instructions for disconnecting and removing the system cooling fans.
Remove the Pen Holder Module
Procedure for removing the module that holds the stylus pen.
Remove the USB Board
Steps to disconnect and remove the USB port interface board.
Remove the Speakers
Instructions for disconnecting and removing the internal speaker components.
Remove the Antenna Module
Procedure to disconnect and remove the wireless antenna hardware.
Remove the Touchpad Cable for the Main Screen
Guide to disconnecting and removing the cable for the primary touchpad.
Remove the USB Board Cable
Steps to disconnect and remove the cable for the USB board.
Remove the Touchpad Cable for the Secondary Screen
Procedure to disconnect and remove the cable for the secondary screen touchpad.
Remove the LCD Cable for Secondary Screen
Steps to disconnect and remove the cable for the secondary LCD panel.
Remove the System Board
Comprehensive guide to disconnecting cables and removing the main system board.
Use a Golden Key U1 Tool to Flash-Write Key ID Information
Instructions for using a specialized tool to update system identification data.
Remove the Thermal Cover
Steps to remove the thermal cover protecting internal components.
Remove the LCD Module
Procedure for disconnecting and removing the entire LCD display assembly.
Remove the Upper Case (with Keyboard)
Steps to remove the top chassis, including the keyboard.
Secondary Screen Function Test
Procedures for testing the secondary screen's touch and lighting functions.
Remove the LCD Bezel
Guide to removing the decorative frame around the LCD panel.
Remove the Camera Privacy Shutter
Procedure to remove the physical shutter covering the camera lens.
Remove the Strip Cover
Steps to remove a specific strip cover, likely for access.
Remove the Hinges
Instructions for removing the hinges that connect the display to the base.
Remove the LCD Panel and EDP Cable
Procedure to remove the LCD panel and its associated EDP connection cable.
Remove the Microphone Rubber
Steps to remove the small rubber parts associated with the microphone.
Remove the Camera Cable
Procedure to disconnect and remove the cable connecting the camera.
Remove the Camera
Steps to disconnect and remove the camera module from the display assembly.
Remove the LCD Cover
Guide to removing the outer plastic cover of the LCD assembly.
Trademarks
Trademarks
Lists trademarks owned by Lenovo and other companies.

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