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About this manual ® This manual contains service and reference information for the following ThinkPad products. ThinkPad Edge E420 Machine Type (MT) 1141, and 1167 ThinkPad Edge E425 Machine Type (MT) 1198 Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems.
Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment. 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.
– Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. – Send another person to get medical aid. Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to protect users and service technicians from injury.
2. Make sure 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. •...
Laser compliance statement (multilingual translations) The laser compliance statements in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian Portuguese • French • German • Hebrew • Japanese • Korean • Spanish • Traditional Chinese Chapter 1 Safety information...
– “FRU identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV products” on page 27 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: http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone...
0 in the system, and assigned drive C:. The hard disk drive will be seen as hard disk 1, and assigned drive D:. The mSATA drive is installed in the wireless WAN card slot of the computer. The Lenovo preloaded software is installed on the mSATA drive.
• eSupport can be used to view the list of key commodities built in a particular machine serial (this is the same record found in PEW). • eSupport can be accessed at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support • To view the key commodities, do the following: 1.
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1. Click Product & Parts Detail and then follow the instructions on the screen to reach the Product and Parts Details page. 2. Click the Parts Detail tab to view the list of service parts. Using the HMM For Key Commodities (Examples - hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) Use the HMM as a back-up to PEW and eSupport to view the complete list of FRUs at the MT Model level.
“What to do first” on page 29 • “Checkout guide” on page 30 – “System supporting the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program and the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics program” on page 30 – “System supporting the Lenovo diagnostics programs” on page 34 •...
System supporting the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program and the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics program The section provides information about ThinkPad computers that support the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox ® program and the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics program. Some descriptions might not apply to your particular computer.
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Configuration utility for DOS. The utility is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support Testing the computer Note: The PC-Doctor for DOS CD-R/CD-RW disc supports only test of internal optical disc drives (CD-RW, CD-RW/DVD Combo, and DVD Multi drives) on ThinkPad computers.
Benchmark System DOS Shell Tech Support Form Battery Rundown Erase Drive Contents View PCDR Host Log Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox ® ® Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox is a diagnostic program that works through the Windows operating system. It enables you to view symptoms of computer problems and solutions for them, and includes automatic notification when action is required, computing assistance, advanced diagnostics, and diagnostic history.
Web site. To run this program, do as follows: Windows 7: Click Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ System and Security ➙ Lenovo - System Health and Diagnostics. Windows XP: Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ ThinkVantage ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox.
Note: The Lenovo Solution Center program is available only on models preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system. It also can be downloaded from http://www.lenovo.com/diagnose. To run Lenovo Solution Center, click Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ System and Security ➙ Lenovo - System Health and Diagnostics, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
F12 key. 3. Press the Tab key to switch to the Application Menu window. 4. Use the arrow keys to select Lenovo Diagnostics and then press Enter. The main screen of the UEFI diagnostic program is displayed.
• If you have created the bootable diagnostic medium on a USB device, do the following: 1. Attach the USB device to the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. If the computer cannot be turned on, go to “Power system checkout” on page 36, and check the power sources.
Voltage (V dc) Ground (20V) Note: Output voltage across pin 2 of the ac power adapter might be different from the one you are servicing. 3. If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac power adapter. 4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: •...
Terminal Voltage (V dc) + 0 to + 12.6 Ground (-) 7(-) 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) 3. If the voltage is less than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. Note: Recharging will take at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on. If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery.
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. Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set When the hard disk drive is replaced because of a failure, no product recovery program is on the new drive.
2. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc into the DVD drive. 3. Press F10 to save the ThinkPad Setup configuration changes. Follow the instructions on the screen to begin the recovery process. 4. Select your language and click Next. 5. Read the license. If you agree with the terms and conditions, select I accept these terms and conditions and then click Next.
Attention: If the user HDP has been forgotten, check whether a master HDP has been set. If it has, it can be used for access to the hard disk drive. If no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to recover data from the hard disk drive.
4. Select Password. 5. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is the letter of the hard disk drive. A pop-up window opens. 6. Select Master HDP. 7. Type the current master HDP in the Enter Current Password field. then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice.
• The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are stored on the hard disk. • The system is powered off. If you have defined one of the following actions as the event that causes the system to go into hibernation mode, perform that action.
Numeric error codes Table 2. Numeric error codes Symptom or error (beeps, if any) FRU or action, in sequence 0187 System board. EAIA data access error-The access to EEPROM is failed. (two short beeps) 0189 System board. Invalid RFID configuration information area—The EEPROM checksum is not correct.
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.
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2. Visually check each FRU for damage. Replace any damaged FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: a. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Printer, mouse, and other external devices c. Battery pack d. Hard disk drive e. External diskette drive or optical drive f.
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Table 6. Status indicators (continued) Indicator Meaning Sleep (standby) The illumination dot in the ThinkPad logo on the outer lid of the computer and on the status palm rest works as a system-status indicator: it shows whether the computer is in sleep (standby), hibernation, or normal mode.
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Table 7. Special keys (continued) Description Special key Wireless radio control Enables or disables the built-in wireless networking features. If you press this key, a list of (F9) wireless features is displayed. You can quickly change the radio state of each feature in the list. Notes: If you want to use this button to enable or disable the wireless features, the following device drivers must be installed on your computer beforehand: •...
CRU; and (2) you may be charged for the replacement CRU if Lenovo does not receive the defective part within thirty (30) days of your receipt of the replacement CRU. See your Lenovo Limited Warranty documentation for full details.
If you replace the system board, you must restore the serial number of the system unit to its original value. Before replacing the system board, save the original serial number by doing the following: 1. Install the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later, and restart the computer.
When you replace the system board, you must set the UUID on the new system board as follows: 1. Install the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later, and restart the computer. 2. From the main menu, select 4. Assign UUID. A new UUID is created and written. If a valid UUID already exists, it is not overwritten.
CRU; and (2) you may be charged for the replacement CRU if Lenovo does not receive the defective part within thirty (30) days of your receipt of the replacement CRU. See your Lenovo Limited Warranty documentation for full details.
Important notice for replacing a battery pack: • Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox or Lenovo Solution Center ( in Windows 7) has an automatic battery diagnostic that determines if the battery pack is defective. A battery pack FRU should not be replaced unless this diagnostic shows that the battery is defective.
Table 8. Removal steps of battery pack (continued) When installing: Install the battery pack in the slot. Make sure that the battery latch is in the locked position. 1020 ExpressCard blank bezel Table 9. Removal steps of ExpressCard blank bezel When you press the ExpressCard blank bezel , it pops out Chapter 8...
Table 9. Removal steps of ExpressCard blank bezel (continued) When installing: Make sure that the bezel is correctly oriented as shown in the following figure. 1030 Bottom slot cover For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 56 Table 10.
Table 11. Removal steps of optical drive or travel cover (continued) 1050 Memory modules For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 56 • “1030 Bottom slot cover” on page 58 Table 12. Removal steps of memory modules Note: If only one memory module is used on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 : lower slot), but not in SLOT-1 ( : upper slot).
Table 12. Removal steps of memory modules (continued) When installing: Insert the notched end of the memory module into the socket. Press the memory module firmly, and pivot it until it snaps into place. Make sure that it is firmly installed in the slot and does not move easily. 1060 Hard disk drive assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
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Table 13. Removal steps of HDD assembly (continued) When installing: Make sure the HDD is attached firmly. Table 14. Removal steps of HDD bracket Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.392 Nm M3 × 2.8 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) (4 kgfcm) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 56 • “1030 Bottom slot cover” on page 58 Table 15. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN In step , unplug the jacks by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in the direction of the arrow.
Table 15. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN (continued) When installing: Plug the gray cable into the jack marked MAIN or M, and the black cable into the jack marked AUX or A on the card. Note: In models with a wireless LAN card that has three antenna connectors, plug the gray cable (MAIN) into the jack marked TR1, the white cable (third) into the jack marked RO or TR3, and the black cable (AUX) into the jack marked TR2 on the card.
Table 16. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (continued) 1080 mSATA solid state drive For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 56 • “1030 Bottom slot cover” on page 58 Attention: •...
1110 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 56 • “1030 Bottom slot cover” on page 58 Table 18. Removal steps of keyboard When installing: Make sure the screws have been fastened to secure to keyboard. Step Screw (quantity) Color...
Table 18. Removal steps of keyboard (continued) When installing: Make sure that the connectors are attached firmly. When installing: Attach the keyboard so that the keyboard edge is under the frame as shown in the following figure. 1120 Top case assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
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Table 19. Removal steps of top case assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (10) (1.85 kgfcm) Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (5) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Chapter 8 Removing and replacing a FRU...
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Table 19. Removal steps of top case assembly (continued) Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Table 19. Removal steps of top case assembly (continued) In step , push the top case assembly out from the frame by using a plastic pry tool as shown in the following figure. Remove the top case assembly in the direction shown by the arrow , and then detach the connector When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board.
• “1110 Keyboard” on page 67 • “1120 Top case assembly” on page 68 Table 20. Removal steps of Bluetooth daughter card Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) (1.85 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the connector on the bottom side of the card is attached firmly to the system board. 1140 Express sub card For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Table 21. Removal steps of Express sub card (continued) Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 1150 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 56 •...
Table 22. Removal steps of speaker assembly When installing: Attach the speaker assembly and route the cable as shown in the following figure, and make sure that the speaker connector is attached firmly. 1160 System board assembly and fan assembly Important notices for handling the system board: When handling the system board, bear the following in mind.
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Note: If the test shows that the HDD Active Protection System is not functioning, be sure to document the drop in any reject report, and replace the system board. • Avoid rough handling of any kind. • At every point in the process, be sure not to drop or stack the system board. •...
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Table 23. Removal steps of system board (continued) For models with an integrated thermal module Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 23. Removal steps of system board (continued) Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board.
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Table 23. Removal steps of system board (continued) • Make sure that you route the cables correctly and you tape up the cables in the proper positions as shown in the following figure. • When you route the cables, make sure that they are not subjected 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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Table 24. Removal steps of fan assembly (continued) When installing: Before you attach the fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, on the part marked as shown in the following figures. Either too much or too less application of grease can cause a thermal problem due to imperfect contact with a component.
1170 CPU For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 56 • “1020 ExpressCard blank bezel” on page 57 • “1030 Bottom slot cover” on page 58 • “1040 Optical drive or travel cover” on page 59 •...
1180 DC-in sub card and base cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 56 • “1020 ExpressCard blank bezel” on page 57 • “1040 Optical drive or travel cover” on page 59 •...
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Table 26. Removal steps of DC-in sub card (continued) Table 27. Removal steps of base cover assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.392 Nm M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) (4 kgfcm) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 27. Removal steps of base cover assembly (continued) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) Applying labels to the base cover The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. If the Windows Authentication label (COA) is attached to a part that is replaced, return the old part with the label attached to the customer, or provide a letter to the customer stating what the label was originally on the...
China 3G wireless WAN label Non Encryption label or Indonesia rating label Israel label Product label Brazil wireless WAN label Wireless label for special bid China wireless WAN label Asset tag For some models, you need to apply two FCC labels. Check the old base cover; if it has two FCC labels, apply both to the new base cover.
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Table 28. Removal steps of LCD unit Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) Chapter 8 Removing and replacing a FRU...
Table 28. Removal steps of LCD unit (continued) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board. In step , release wireless antenna cables from the cable guides. 2010 LCD bezel assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
• “1080 mSATA solid state drive” on page 65 • “1110 Keyboard” on page 67 • “1120 Top case assembly” on page 68 • “1190 LCD unit” on page 84 Table 29. Removal steps of LCD bezel assembly Step Screw cap Screw (quantity) Color Torque...
• “1190 LCD unit” on page 84 • “2010 LCD bezel assembly” on page 86 Table 30. Removal steps of integrated camera When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. 2030 LCD panel, LCD cable, LCD rear cover assembly, and hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
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Table 31. Removal steps of LCD panel, LCD cable, and LCD rear cover assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver (1.85 kgfcm) Chapter 8 Removing and replacing a FRU...
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Table 31. Removal steps of LCD panel, LCD cable, and LCD rear cover assembly (continued) When installing: Make sure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. Table 32. Removal steps of hinges Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm)
Table 32. Removal steps of hinges (continued) 2040 Wireless LAN antenna assembly, wireless WAN antenna assembly, and LCD rear cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 56 • “1030 Bottom slot cover” on page 58 •...
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Table 33. Removal steps of Wireless LAN antenna assembly, wireless WAN antenna assembly, and LCD rear cover assembly (continued) Cable routing: When you install the antenna assembly, route the cables as shown in the following figure. As you route the cables, make sure that they are not subjected 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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Table 33. Removal steps of Wireless LAN antenna assembly, wireless WAN antenna assembly, and LCD rear cover assembly (continued) Note: Some models might have a third white cable for wireless LAN. Chapter 8 Removing and replacing a FRU...
Chapter 9. Locations This chapter presents the locations of the ThinkPad Edge E420 hardware components. Front view Integrated camera Power status indicator Built-in microphones Fingerprint reader (for some models) Power switch Touch pad buttons Security keyhole Touch pad ac power connector...
Rear view Sleep (standby) status indicator eSATA/USB connector Media Card Reader slot USB connectors Combo audio jack External monitor connector HDMI port RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector : For the description of the sleep (standby) status indicator, see Chapter 5 “Status indicators” on page 47. Bottom view Battery pack Bottom slot cover...
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 may find a list of CRUs in the publications that ship with your product or at http://www.lenovo.com/CRUs. You may be required to return the defective part that is replaced by the CRU.
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Table 34. Parts list - Overall No. FRU (Overall) FRU no. LCD unit (see “LCD FRUs” on page 110.) Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 114.) 04W4061 N Top case assembly without fingerprint reader, painted • 1141-CTO • 1167-CTO • 1198-CTO 04W1478 N Top case assembly without fingerprint reader, without paint •...
Table 36. Parts list—Keyboard (continued) Language FRU no. 04W0812 04W0776 German Greek (U.S. English and Greek layout) 04W0813 04W0777 Hebrew 04W0814 04W0778 Hungarian 04W0815 04W0779 Icelandic 04W0816 04W0780 Italian 04W0817 04W0781 Japanese 04W0831 04W0795 Kazakhstan 04W0818 04W0782 Korean 04W0832 04W0796 Latin American Spanish 04W0803 04W0767...
Table 41. Parts list—3-pin power cords FRU no. Country or region Australia, New Zealand 42T5050 42T5135 • models -CTO, xxM 42T5056 42T5141 Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, South Africa • models -CTO, xxG 42T5004 42T5089 Canada, U.S. • models -CTO, xxG, xxT 42T5065 42T5150 China (P.R.C.) (other than Hong Kong S.A.R.)
Table 42. Parts list—Windows XP Professional (32 bit) recovery DVDs Language Brazilian Portuguese 03W7476 Czech 03W7479 Danish 03W7480 Dutch 03W7490 Finnish 03W7481 French 03W7482 German 03W7484 03W7483 Greek Hong Kong 03W7485 Hungarian 03W7486 Italian 03W7487 Japanese 03W7978 Korean 03W7489 Norwegian 03W7491 Polish 03W7492...
Table 43. Parts list—Windows 7 Home Basic (32 bit) recovery DVDs Language CRU ID Arabic 04T2953 Brazilian Portuguese 04T2954 French 04T2957 Indian English 04T2956 Portuguese 04T2958 Russian 04T2959 Serbian-Latin 04T2961 04T2955 Simplified Chinese Spanish 04T2960 Turkish 04T2962 04T2963 US English Windows 7 Home Basic (64 bit) DVDs Windows 7 Home Basic (64 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: •...
Table 45. Parts list—Windows 7 Home Premium (32 bit) recovery DVDs Language CRU ID Indian English 04T2976 Simplified Chinese 04T2975 US English 04T2977 Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) DVDs Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: •...
Table 46. Parts list—Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) recovery DVDs (continued) Language CRU ID Traditional Chinese 04T2981 Turkish 04T2997 US English 04T2999 US English disable 04T2998 Windows 7 Professional (32 bit) DVDs Windows 7 Professional (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: •...
Table 48. Parts list—Windows 7 Professional (64 bit) recovery DVDs Language CRU ID Arabic 04T2926 Brazilian Portuguese 04T2927 04T2930 Czech French 04T2932 German 04T2934 04T2933 Greek Hebrew 04T2935 Hungarian 04T2936 Indian English 04T2931 Japanese 04T2937 Korean 04T2938 Polish 04T2939 Portuguese 04T2940 Romanian 04T2941...
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USB floppy diskette drive for maintenance diskette USB floppy diskette drive tool kit 27L3452 42W7820 Test card for integrated Smart Card — LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later Note: Download the file from the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support Chapter 10 Parts list...
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Part Number: 0A60575_04 (1P) P/N: 0A60575_04 *0A60575_04*...