Contents About this manual........iv Lenovo Zhao Yang K2450 ......28 Specifications ............28 Safety information.........1 Features ............28 General safety ............2 Specifications..........29 Electrical safety ............ 3 Status indicators..........30 Safety inspection guide ........5 Special keys and buttons ........32 Handling devices that are sensitive to Function key combinations ......
This manual is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo products. Use this manual to troubleshoot problems effectively. Before servicing a Lenovo product, make sure to read all the information under “Safety information” on page 1 and “Important service information”...
Safety information Safety information This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to get familiar with before you service a Lenovo computer: • “General safety” on page 2 • “Electrical safety” on page 3 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 5 •...
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual General safety Follow these rules below to ensure general safety: • Observe a good housekeeping in the area where the machines are put during and after the maintenance. • When lifting any heavy object: 1.
Safety information Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipments. Important: Use only approved tools and test equipments. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents. Many customers have rubber floor mats near their machines that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges.
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Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual • Always look carefully for possible hazards in your work area. Examples of these hazards are moist floors, nongrounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds. • Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror.
4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Remove the cover. 6. Check for any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any 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.
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in charge between objects. Protect against ESD damage by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the work mat, and the person handling the part are all at the same charge.
Safety information Safety notices: multilingual translations The safety notices in this section are provided in English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. Safety notice 1 Before the computer is powered on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and are not left loose inside the computer.
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Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety notice 2 DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel and cadmium. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
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Safety information Safety notice 3 DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel. Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery pack as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack.
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Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety notice 4 DANGER The lithium battery can cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Do not recharge it, remove its polarized connector, disassemble it, heat it above 100°C (212°F), incinerate it, or expose its cell contents to water. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
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Safety information Safety notice 5 If the LCD breaks and the fluid from inside the LCD gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water at least for 15 minutes. Seek medical care if any symptoms caused by the fluid are present after washing.
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Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety notice 6 DANGER To avoid shock, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. Afin d’éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne retirez pas le cache en plastique protégeant la partie inférieure de la carte d’alimentation.
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Safety information Safety notice 8 DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Avant de retirer une unité remplaçable en clientèle, mettez le système hors tension, débranchez tous les cordons d’alimentation des socles de prise de courant, retirez la batterie et déconnectez tous les cordons d’interface.
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of Lenovo computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Such devices are also sold separately as options. If one of these drives is installed, it is certified in the U.S.
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Safety information A CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or any other storage device installed may contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following: DANGER Emits visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, follow the steps below: 1. Go to http://support.lenovo.com. 2. Enter the serial number or select a product or use Lenovo smart downloading. 3. Select the BIOS/Driver/Applications and download.
Important service information Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: • If you are instructed to replace an FRU, but the replacement does not solve the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you continue. •...
Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC) is a European Union legal requirement affecting the global electronics industry. RoHS requirements must be implemented on Lenovo products placed on the market after June 2006. Products on the market before June 2006 are not required to have RoHS compliant parts.
General checkout General checkout This chapter presents the following information: • “What to do first” on page 20 • “Power system checkout” on page 21 Before you go to the checkout, make sure to read the following important notes: Important notes: •...
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return an FRU, you must include the following information in the parts exchange form or parts return form that you attach to it: 1. Name and phone number of servicer 2.
4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: • Replace the system board. • If the problem persists, go to “Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450” on page 28. Note: Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. Checking operational charging...
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator or icon does not light on, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. Reinstall the battery pack. If the charge indicator or icon is still off, replace the battery pack.
1. Insert the bootable Start Recovery Disc into the optical drive. 2. Start the computer. When the Lenovo logo comes up, immediately press F12; on the boot sequence menu, select the optical drive as the first boot-up device.
For more information about how to set the password, refer to the online help information system on the right screen of the BIOS program. Note: To enter the BIOS program, press F1 when the Lenovo logo is displayed on the screen while the computer is starting up.
Related service information Power management Use your computer with ac power whenever ac power is available. Use your computer with battery power when ac power is not available. Checking the battery status The battery icon in the Windows notification area displays the percentage of battery power remaining.
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual Charging the battery It is recommended that you charge the battery or replace it with a charged battery on any of the following conditions: • The percentage of battery power remaining is low. • The power alarm alerts you that the remaining power is low.
Related service information Hibernation mode By using this mode, you can turn off the computer completely without saving files or exiting from any program that is running. When the computer enters hibernation mode, all open programs, folders, and files are saved to the hard disk drive, and then the computer turns off.
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 This chapter presents the following product-specific service references and product-specific parts information: • “Specifications” on page 28 • “Status indicators” on page 30 • “FRU tests” on page 31 • “FRU replacement notices” on page 34 •...
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Active Protection System™ (APS) status indicator • Green: Impact shock has been detected, so the hard disk drive is temporarily locked. • Off: No impact shock has been detected, and the hard disk drive is operating normally.
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual Special keys and buttons Your computer has several special keys and buttons to help you work more easily and effectively. Function key combinations The following illustration shows the locations of the special keys on your computer.
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Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 • Second screen only Note: You can also press the Windows key + P combination to switch between the computer display and an external monitor. Configuring camera settings (Fn + F4) • Windows 7: Press Fn + F4 to open the camera and audio settings window. The camera preview is turned on.
This section presents notices related to removing and replacing parts. Read this section carefully before replacing any FRU. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In the Lenovo computer, this problem is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that have the following characteristics: •...
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Removing and replacing an FRU This section presents exploded figures with the instructions to indicate how to remove and replace the FRU. Make sure to observe the following general rules: 1. Do not attempt to service any computer unless you have been trained and certified.
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1010 Keyboard Figure 1. Removal steps of keyboard Remove screws Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylok- Black 1.85+/-0.15 kgfcm 101500414 coated (2) Loosen the keyboard with a flat blade in the direction shown by arrow...
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Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Figure 1. Removal steps of keyboard (continued) Lift the keyboard a little , and then detach the connector in the direction shown by arrows When installing: Make sure that the FPC connector is attached firmly.
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1020 Battery pack For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 36 DANGER • Only use the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode.
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Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Figure 2. Removal steps of battery pack (continued) Remove three screws Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.0 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated Black 1.85+/-0.15 kgfcm Insert the thin flat blade between the frame join near the ventilation slots, then...
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Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 2. Removal steps of battery pack (continued) Unplug the battery connector in the direction shown by arrow first, then remove three screws Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (3) Black 1.85+/-0.15 kgfcm...
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1040 Hard disk drive For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 36 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 38 Attention: • Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to it.
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Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Figure 4. Removal steps of hard disk drive (continued) Hold the SATA receptacle connector with one hand and pull the hard disk drive (secured in the metal frame) in the direction shown below to detach the connector.
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1050 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 36 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 38 Figure 5. Removal steps of DIMM Release the two latches on both edges of the socket at the same time in the...
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN and SSD card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 36 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 38 Figure 6. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN and SSD...
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Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 6. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN and SSD card (continued) Remove the card in the direction shown by arrow When installing: • In models with a wireless LAN card that has two antenna connectors, plug the black cable (1st) (MAIN) into the jack labeled 1, and the white cable (2nd) (AUX) into jack labeled 2 on the card.
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 1070 System board Important notices for handling the system board: When handling the system board, bear the following in mind. • Be careful not to drop the system board on a bench top that has a hard surface, such as metal, wood, or composite.
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Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 7. Removal steps of system board (continued) Remove two screws , and then remove the speaker in the direction shown by arrow Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) Black 1.85+/-0.15 kgfcm...
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Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Figure 7. Removal steps of system board (continued) Unplug DC-IN cable connector in the direction , back-up battery connector in the direction , speaker connector in the direction , microphone connector in the direction , detach LED board connector in the directions...
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Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 7. Removal steps of system board (continued) Remove the system board in the direction shown by arrow When installing: When attaching the system board to the base cover, adjust the placement of the USB, HDMI ports as shown in , and make sure that they are attached to the holes on the base cover as shown.
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 1080 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 36 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 38 • “1070 System board” on page 47 Figure 8. Removal steps of fan assembly and heat sink assembly...
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Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 8. Removal steps of fan assembly and heat sink assembly (continued) Lift the fan assembly and heat sink assembly in the direction shown by arrow . Be careful not to damage the connector.
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 1090 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 36 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 38 • “1040 Hard disk drive” on page 42 • “1050 DIMM” on page 44 •...
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Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 9. Removal steps of LCD unit (continued) Detach the LCD unit from the upper case.
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 1100 Speaker, base cover, finger printer board, power assembly and LED board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 36 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 38 • “1040 Hard disk drive” on page 42 •...
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Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 10. Speaker, base cover, finger printer board, power assembly and LED board (continued) Remove screw , and then remove the finger printer board in the direction shown by arrow Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 ×...
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Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Applying labels to the base cover The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. Apply those labels when you replace the base cover. For labels which are not shipped with the new base cover, peel them from the replaced base cover and adhere them to the new one.
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1110 LCD front bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 36 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 38 • “1040 Hard disk drive” on page 42 • “1050 DIMM” on page 44 •...
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 1120 LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 36 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 38 • “1040 Hard disk drive” on page 42 • “1050 DIMM” on page 44 •...
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Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 12. LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges (continued) Remove screws and the hinges in the direction shown by arrows Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (6) Black 3.0+/-0.15 kgfcm...
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 1130 Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 36 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 38 • “1040 Hard disk drive” on page 42 • “1050 DIMM” on page 44 •...
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1140 Antenna assembly and LCD cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 36 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 38 • “1040 Hard disk drive” on page 42 •...
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Locations Front view Camera Camera indicator Keyboard light Power button Fingerprint reader Right-click button Touch pad Left-click button Status indicators Microphones...
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Parts list This section presents the following service parts: • “Overall” on page 68 • “LCD FRUs” on page 72 • “Keyboard” on page 74 • “Miscellaneous parts” on page 75 • “AC adapters” on page 76 •...
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Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Table 1. Parts list—Overall FRU no. LCD unit (see “LCD FRUs” on page 72.) Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 74.) LK290S Upper Case W/TP/Mylar 90203899 LK290S TP Button Board W/Bracket/Cable 90004301 WLAN, Intel 7260BN Wilkins Peak2 2x2 11bgn + BT...
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Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 1. Parts list—Overall (continued) FRU no. Hard disk drive, 500GB/5400rpm/9.5mm (SATA) M8 16200387 BP2 (6G) Hard disk drive, 1TB/5400rpm/9.5mm (SATA) ML500M 16200377 (6G) Hard disk drive, 1TB/5400rpm/9.5mm (SATA) Jaguar B 16200375 (6G) Hard disk drive, 1TB/5400rpm/9.5mm (SATA) M8 BP2 16200385 Hard disk drive, 1TB/5400rpm/9.5mm (SATA)
Lenovo ZhaoYang K2450 Power cords A Lenovo power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region: Table 7. Parts list—3-pin power cords Region 145000600 • LINETEK PC323+RVV300/300+LS15 1m 145000568 • Longwell LSG-31+RVV300/300+LS-18 1m 145000538 •...
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