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® This manual contains service and reference information for the following ThinkPad products. ThinkPad Edge E530, E530c, and E535 Machine Type (MT) 3259, 3260, 3366, and 6272 Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. Important: This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with ThinkPad products.
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. •...
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: http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup. c. Insulation must not be frayed or worn. 4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries.
Notes: 1. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they exceed the requirements noted here. 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. •...
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...
UEFI BIOS downloads. Telephone numbers for Lenovo Support are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone • System disassembly and reassembly videos that show the FRU removal or replacement procedures for the Lenovo authorized service technicians are available at: http://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/ion/ Strategy for replacing FRUs Before replacing parts: Make sure that all software fixes, drivers, and UEFI BIOS downloads are installed before you replace any FRUs listed in this manual.
Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) This provides the ability for a customer to configure a Lenovo solution from an eSite, and have this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it is built and shipped directly to the customer. The machine label, Product Entitlement Warehouse (PEW), and eSupport will load these products as the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = “CTO”...
Custom Model Variant (CMV) This is a unique configuration that has been negotiated between Lenovo and the customer. A unique 4-digit MT and 3-digit model is provided to the customer to place orders (example: 1829-W15). A CMV is a special bid offering.
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• To view the complete list of FRUs, do the following: 1. Click Product & Parts Detail and then follow the instructions on the screen to reach the Product and Parts Detail page. 2. Click the Parts Detail tab to view the list of service parts. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
This chapter presents following information: • “What to do first” on page 27 • “Checkout guide” on page 28 – “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 28 – “Quick test programs” on page 28 – “UEFI diagnostic program” on page 29 –...
The Lenovo Solution Center program is available for download at http://www.lenovo.com/diags. To run the Lenovo Solution Center program, go to Control Panel and clickSystem and Security ➙ Lenovo - System Health and Diagnostics, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 To download and install a quick test program, go to http://www.lenovo.com/diags, and follow the instructions on the Web site. To run a test using a quick test program, do the following: 1.
To create a bootable diagnostic medium, do the following: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/diags. 2. Click Lenovo Bootable Diagnostics. 3. Follow the instructions on the Web site to create a bootable diagnostic medium on a USB device or CD. To use the diagnostic medium you have created, do one of the following: •...
To check for detailed battery status information, do the following: • For Windows 7: Open the Power Manager program and click the Battery tab. • For Windows 8: Open the Lenovo Support program and click Battery Health, or open the Lenovo Settings program and click Power.
Terminal Voltage (V dc) + 0 to + 12.6 Ground (-) 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.
For information on which discs to order, go to http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup. The recovery disc set consists of the user instructions and the following set of DVDs to restore the computer to the original factory configuration.
5. Read the license. If you agree with the terms and conditions, select I accept these terms and conditions and then click Next. If you do not agree with the terms and conditions, follow the instructions on the screen. 6. Click Yes in the displayed window to begin the operating system recovery process. 7.
If a master hard disk password has been set, it can be used to access the hard disk drive. If no master hard disk password is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user hard disk password or the master hard disk password, or to recover data from the hard disk drive.
Attention: If User only mode is selected and the user hard disk password has been forgotten and cannot be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset the user hard disk password, or to recover data from the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee.
6. Select Master HDP, where HDP stands for hard disk password. 7. Type the current master hard disk password in the Enter Current Password field. Then, leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 8. Press Fn+F10 to save changes and exit the ThinkPad Setup program. The user hard disk password and the master hard disk password have been removed.
Also, the computer goes into hibernation mode automatically after a period of inactivity specified in power plan settings. When the power is turned on, the computer returns from hibernation mode and resumes operation. The hibernation file in the boot record on the hard disk drive is read, and system status is restored from the hard disk drive.
2. Thermal grease. 3. System board. This system does not support batteries that are not Replace the battery. genuine Lenovo-made or authorized. The system will continue to boot, but may not charge unauthorized batteries. Attention: Lenovo has no responsibility for the...
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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6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time (do not replace a nondefective FRU): a.
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Table 6. Status indicators (continued) Indicator Meaning System status The illuminated dot in the ThinkPad logo on the outer lid of the computer and on the palm rest works as a system status indicator: it shows whether the computer is in sleep, hibernation, or normal mode.
(F5) audio settings. • For Windows 8: Starts the Lenovo Settings program, which enables you to change the camera and audio settings. Switching the display Press this key to switch between the computer display and an external monitor.
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Table 7. Special keys (continued) Description Special key Wireless radio control Press this key to enable or disable the built-in wireless networking features. When you (F9) press this key, a list of wireless features is displayed. You can quickly change the state of each feature on the list.
Front view For some models: Integrated camera Media card reader slot Built-in microphones Fingerprint reader (on some models) ac power connector Touch pad RJ45 Ethernet connector TrackPoint buttons Optical drive or blank bezel TrackPoint pointing stick ® Always On USB connector UltraNav pointing device Combo audio jack...
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For other models: Integrated camera System status indicator Built-in microphones Media card reader slot Built-in stereo speakers Fingerprint reader (on some models) ac power connector Touch pad RJ45 Ethernet connector TrackPoint buttons TrackPoint pointing stick Optical drive or blank bezel Always On USB connector UltraNav pointing device Power button...
Rear view External monitor connector System status indicator USB connectors Security keyhole HDMI port : For the description of the system status indicator, see Chapter 5 “Status indicators” on page 43. Bottom view Small bottom cover Large bottom cover Battery pack latches Built-in stereo speakers (on some models) Battery pack : The wireless WAN card or mSATA solid state drive, and the backup battery are located underneath...
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CRUs, you can either install the CRU yourself or you can request that a Service Provider install the CRU according to the warranty service for your product. If you intend on installing the 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.
Major FRUs and CRUs FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU LCD unit Keyboard bezel Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU Battery pack DC-in connector RJ45 sub card Base cover assembly Optical drive sub card Optical drive or blank bezel I/O sub card with USB connector and audio jack Wireless LAN card Wireless WAN card or mSATA solid state drive Half-size wireless WAN card bracket Backup battery Small bottom cover...
FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU Wireless antenna assembly Integrated camera assembly LCD rear cover LCD cable LCD panel Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup. Chapter 7 Locations...
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 http://www.lenovo.com/support.
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.
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If the system board is being replaced, try to read the ECA information from the old system board and transfer the information to the new system. If the system board is inoperable, this will not be possible. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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 http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Before servicing ThinkPad Edge E530 and E530c models Some ThinkPad Edge E530 and E530c models you are servicing might have the SIM card that the customer has installed. If the computer you are servicing has the SIM card installed, remove it before you start the servicing.
Unlock the battery latch . Hold the battery lock lever in the unlocked position, and remove the battery pack When installing: Install the battery pack in the slot. Make sure that the battery latch is in the locked position. 1020 Large bottom cover For access, remove this FRU: •...
When installing: Attach the large bottom cover as shown in the following illustration. 1030 Small bottom cover For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 Removal steps of small bottom cover Note: Loosen the screw When installing: Attach the small bottom cover as shown in the following illustration. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1040 Optical drive or blank bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 Removal steps of optical drive or blank bezel Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)
Removal steps of memory modules Note: Your model might look slightly different from the illustration above. When installing: Note: If only one memory module is to be installed on the computer you are servicing, the memory module must be installed in SLOT-0 ( lower slot), but not in SLOT-1 ( upper slot).
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Removal steps of hard disk drive assembly Note: Your model might look slightly different from the illustration above. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Make sure that the hard disk drive is attached firmly. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Removal steps of hard disk drive bracket Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M3 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.392 Nm (4 kgf-cm) 1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack”...
Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN In step , unplug the connectors by using the antenna RF connector removal tool or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in the direction of the arrows. Note: Your model might look slightly different from the illustration above.
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Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN In step , unplug the connectors by using the antenna RF connector removal tool or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in the direction of the arrows. When installing: Plug the red cable into the jack marked MAIN, and the blue cable into the jack marked AUX on the card.
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Removal steps of PCI Express Half Mini Card for wireless WAN In step , unplug the connectors by using the antenna RF connector removal tool or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in the direction of the arrows. When installing: Plug the red cable into the jack marked MAIN, and the blue cable into the jack marked AUX on the card.
• Ensure that you partition the mSATA solid-state drive after installing it on the computer you are servicing. Otherwise, the mSATA solid-state drive will not function correctly. For instructions on on how to partition an mSATA solid-state drive, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/msata-fru. Torque...
1090 Backup battery For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 • “1030 Small bottom cover” on page 64 Removal steps of backup battery DANGER Use only the authorized battery specified for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode.
1100 Thermal fan For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 • “1020 Large bottom cover” on page 63 Removal steps of thermal fan Note: Loosen the screws Note: Your model might look slightly different from the illustration above. When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board.
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• “1100 Thermal fan” on page 74 Removal steps of thermal pipes Loosen the screws in ascending alphabetic order as illustrated. When attaching the thermal pipes, secure the screws in reverse order. Note: Different models might have different numbers of screws. Note: Your model might look slightly different from the illustration above.
For models with an integrated thermal pipes 1120 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 • “1020 Large bottom cover” on page 63 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Removal steps of keyboard Notes: • Your model might look slightly different from the illustration above. • The location of the screws that secure the keyboard might be different from the illustration above. Refer to the watermarks printed on the computer. When installing: Make sure that the screws are fastened and the keyboard is secured.
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Note: Your computer keyboard might look different from the illustration above. Note: Your computer keyboard might look different from the illustration above. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Installation steps of keyboard To install the keyboard, do the following: 1. Attach the connectors. 2. Attach the keyboard and ensure that the keyboard edges are under the frame. Note: Your computer keyboard might look different from the illustration above. 3.
1130 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 • “1020 Large bottom cover” on page 63 • “1040 Optical drive or blank bezel” on page 65 • “1120 Keyboard” on page 76 Removal steps of keyboard bezel Note: Your model might look slightly different from the illustration above.
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For some models: Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) For other models: Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
When installing: Make sure that the connectors are attached firmly to the system board. In step , release the keyboard bezel from the frame using a plastic pry tool as shown in the following illustration. 1140 CPU For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Removal steps of CPU Rotate the head of the screw in the direction shown by the arrow to release the lock; then remove the When installing: Place the CPU above the CPU socket, and then rotate the head of the screw in the direction shown by the arrow to secure the CPU.
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• “1020 Large bottom cover” on page 63 • “1030 Small bottom cover” on page 64 • “1040 Optical drive or blank bezel” on page 65 • “1050 Memory modules” on page 65 • “1060 Hard disk drive assembly” on page 66 •...
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For models with an integrated thermal module When installing: Make sure that the connectors are attached firmly to the system board. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board. 1160 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated, big head (4) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 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. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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For other models: Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated, big head (4) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 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. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1170 Power button sub card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 • “1020 Large bottom cover” on page 63 • “1040 Optical drive or blank bezel” on page 65 • “1120 Keyboard” on page 76 •...
1180 I/O sub card with USB connector and audio jack For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 • “1020 Large bottom cover” on page 63 • “1040 Optical drive or blank bezel” on page 65 •...
1190 RJ45 sub card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 • “1020 Large bottom cover” on page 63 • “1040 Optical drive or blank bezel” on page 65 • “1120 Keyboard” on page 76 •...
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Removal steps of RJ45 sub card When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board. Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1200 Optical drive sub card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 • “1020 Large bottom cover” on page 63 • “1040 Optical drive or blank bezel” on page 65 • “1120 Keyboard” on page 76 •...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver (1.85 kgf-cm) 1210 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 • “1020 Large bottom cover” on page 63 •...
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In step , release the wireless antenna cables from the cable guides. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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In step , release wireless antenna cables from the cable guides. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1220 Base cover assembly and DC-in connector For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 • “1020 Large bottom cover” on page 63 • “1030 Small bottom cover” on page 64 • “1040 Optical drive or blank bezel” on page 65 •...
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Applying labels to the base cover The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. The following illustration shows the correct location of each label. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
If the Windows Certificate of Authentication (COA) label 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 computer and what the label part number, serial number, and product key were. When you replace the base cover, apply the following labels: FCC label Serial number label...
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• “1120 Keyboard” on page 76 • “1130 Keyboard bezel” on page 80 • “1190 RJ45 sub card” on page 91 • “1210 LCD unit” on page 94 Removal steps of LCD bezel assembly Step Screw cap Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 ×...
2020 LCD panel and hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 • “1020 Large bottom cover” on page 63 • “1030 Small bottom cover” on page 64 • “1040 Optical drive or blank bezel” on page 65 •...
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When installing: Make sure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removal steps of hinges Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated, small head (6) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 2030 Integrated camera and LCD cables For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 •...
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Removal steps of integrated camera Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removal steps of LCD cables 2040 Wireless antenna assembly and LCD rear cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 • “1020 Large bottom cover” on page 63 • “1030 Small bottom cover” on page 64 •...
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Removal steps of wireless antenna assembly and LCD rear cover assembly Release the antenna cables from the cable guides on the LCD rear cover assembly. Note: Your model might not have the wireless WAN antenna assembly. Note: Your model might not have the wireless WAN antenna assembly. Cable routing: When you install the wireless antenna assembly, route the cables as shown in the following figures.
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Note: Your model might not have the wireless WAN antenna assembly. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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Part Number: 0B48439_01 Printed in China (1P) P/N: 0B48439_01 *1P0B48439_01*...