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  • Page 1 Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo V480s...
  • Page 2 Fourth Edition (May 2013) © Copyright Lenovo 2012, 2013. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....Chapter 5. Lenovo V480s ..31 Appendix A. Notices ..73 Specifications .
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  • Page 5: About This Manual

    • The product-specific sections include service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Important: • This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with Lenovo products. Use this manual to troubleshoot problems effectively. • Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read all the information under Chapter 1 “Safety information”...
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  • 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 2013...
  • 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.

  • Page 9: Safety Inspection Guide

    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.

  • Page 10: Grounding Requirements

    • Keep the parts in protective packages until they are inserted into the product. • Avoid contact with other people. • Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on your body. • Prevent the part from touching your clothing. Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when you are wearing a wrist strap.
  • Page 11 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 16 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER VORSICHT Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 17 VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 27: Chapter 2. Important Service Information

    After a system board is replaced, ensure that the latest BIOS is installed to the system board before completing the service action. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do the following: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Click Download Drivers & Software. The Web site offers three options to begin your search: • Search by product number •...

  • Page 28: Strategy For Replacing A Hard Disk Drive

    Note: RoHS and non-RoHS FRU part numbers with the same fit and function are identified by the unique FRU part numbers. Lenovo plans to transit to RoHS compliance before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to meet Lenovo’s requirements and schedule in the European Union. Products sold between 2005 and 2006 might contain some RoHS compliant FRUs.

  • Page 29: Chapter 3. General Checkout

    • Damage caused by liquid spilled into the system • Damage caused by the improper insertion of a PC Card or the installation of an incompatible card • Improper disc insertion or use of an optical drive © Copyright Lenovo 2013...

  • Page 30: Power System Checkout

    3. If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac power adapter. 4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: • Replace the system board. • If the problem persists, go to Chapter 5 “Lenovo V480s” on page 31. Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 31: Checking Operational Charging

    • Windows 7: Launch the Power Manager program and click the Battery tab. • Windows 8: – Press the recovery button to launch the Lenovo Solution Center program, and then click Battery. – Open the Lenovo Settings program, and then click Power.
  • Page 32 If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 33: Chapter 4. Related Service Information

    For more information about the recovery solutions, refer to the help information system of the programs. Passwords As many as two passwords might be needed for a Lenovo notebook computer: the power-on password and the supervisor password. © Copyright Lenovo 2013...

  • Page 34: Power-On Password

    If any of these passwords has been set, a prompt for it will be displayed on the screen whenever the computer is turned on. The computer does not start until the password is entered. Note: If only a supervisor password is set, the password prompt will not be displayed when the operating system is started.

  • Page 35: Hibernation Mode

    Also, when the time set on the resume timer elapses, the computer automatically returns from sleep mode and resumes operation. Note: The computer does not accept any input immediately after it enters sleep mode. Wait a few seconds before taking any action to reenter operation mode. Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following occurs: •...
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  • Page 37: Chapter 5. Lenovo V480S

    “Status indicators” on page 32 • “Fn key combinations” on page 33 Specifications This topic lists the physical features for the Lenvo V480s models. Processor • Windows 7: To view the system properties of your computer, click Start, right-click Computer; then click Properties.

  • Page 38: Status Indicators

    • Two USB 3.0 connectors • RJ45 Ethernet connector • HDMI port • External monitor connector • 4-in-1 digital media card reader slot Wireless features • Integrated wireless LAN • Integrated WiMAX • 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet communication Security feature • Fingerprint reader (on some models) Status indicators This topic presents the system status indicators that show the status of the computer.

  • Page 39: Fn Key Combinations

    Windows Media Player starts or pauses playback. Fn+F10 Windows Media Player stops playback. Fn+F11 Previous track or scene. Fn+F12 Next track or scene. Fn+PrtSc Has the same function as the SysRq key on a conventional keyboard. Chapter 5 Lenovo V480s...
  • Page 40 Table 2. Function key combinations (continued) Key combination Description Fn+Home Has the same function as the Pause key on a conventional keyboard. Fn+End Has the same function as the Break key on a conventional keyboard. Fn+PgUp Has the same function as the ScrLk key on a conventional keyboard. Fn+PgDn Has the same function as the Insert key on a conventional keyboard.

  • Page 41: Chapter 6. Fru Replacement Notices

    This chapter presents notices related to removing and replacing parts. Read this chapter carefully before replacing any FRU. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In the Lenovo notebook computer, this problem is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that have the following characteristics: • They maintain tight connections.
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  • Page 43: Chapter 7. Removing And Replacing A Fru

    (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 1010 Battery pack Removal steps of battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. © Copyright Lenovo 2013...

  • Page 44: 1020 Bottom Slot Cover

    Unlock the manual battery latch . Holding the spring-loaded battery latch in the unlocked position, remove the battery pack in the direction shown by the arrow When installing: Install the battery pack in the slot. Make sure that the battery latches are in the locked position.

  • Page 45: 1040 Hard Disk Drive Assembly

    • “1010 Battery pack” on page 37 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 38 Removal steps of memory modules Release the two latches on both edges of the socket at the same time in the direction shown by the arrows , and then unplug the memory module in the direction shown by the arrow When installing: Insert the notched end of the memory module into the socket.
  • Page 46 Attention: • Do not drop the drive or apply any physical shock to it. The drive is sensitive to physical shock. Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data. • Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all the information on it if possible. •...

  • Page 47: 1050 Pci Express Mini Card For Wireless Lan

    Remove the hard disk drive from the slot When installing: Make sure that the hard disk drive connector is attached firmly. Removal steps of hard disk drive bracket Remove the screws Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 4.0 kgf-cm M3 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Remove the hard disk drive bracket in the direction shown by the arrow 1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in order:...

  • Page 48: Step Screw (Quantity)

    Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN In steps , unplug the connectors 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 arrows. Then remove the screw Step Screw (quantity) Color...

  • Page 49: 1060 Msata Solid-State Drive

    1060 mSATA solid-state drive For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 37 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 38 Attention: • Do not drop the drive or apply any physical shock to it. The drive is sensitive to physical shock. Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data.

  • Page 50: 1070 Keyboard

    Remove the mSATA solid-state drive in the direction shown by the arrow 1070 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 37 Removal steps of keyboard Remove the screws When installing: Make sure that the screws have been fastened to secure the keyboard. Step Screw (quantity) Color...

  • Page 51: Chapter 7 Removing And Replacing A Fru

    Detach the keyboard lightly in the direction shown by the arrow Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU...

  • Page 52: 1080 Keyboard Bezel

    Carefully lift the keyboard until you can see how it’s connected. Hold the keyboard above the computer and then detach the keyboard connector. When installing: Make sure that the keyboard connector is attached firmly. 1080 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
  • Page 53 Removal steps of keyboard bezel Remove the screws that secure the keyboard bezel. Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × 7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (8) Black 4.0 kgf-cm Remove the screws Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (5) 1.85 kgf-cm Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU...
  • Page 54 Detach the connectors as shown in the following illustration. When installing: Make sure that all the connectors are attached firmly. In steps , release the keyboard bezel from the frame using a plastic pry tool as shown in the following illustration.

  • Page 55: 1090 Fingerprint Bracket And Fingerprint

    1090 Fingerprint bracket and fingerprint 1090 Fingerprint bracket and fingerprint board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 37 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 38 • “1070 Keyboard” on page 44 • “1080 Keyboard bezel”...

  • Page 56: 1110 Power Board

    Removal steps of click pad bracket Remove the touch pad cable and then remove the screws Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 1.85 kgf-cm Remove the touch pad bracket in the direction shown by the arrow 1110 Power board For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 57: 1120 Led Board And Microphone

    Removal steps of power board Remove the screw and then remove the power board in the direction shown by the arrows Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 1.85 kgf-cm 1120 LED board and microphone For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 58: 1130 System Board Assembly

    Removal steps of microphone assembly When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. 1130 System board assembly 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. •...
  • Page 59 Removal steps of system board assembly Remove the LCD cable When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. Detach the DC-in connector When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. Remove the screws and then remove the system board in the direction shown by the arrow Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU...

  • Page 60: 1140 Backup Battery

    Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 6 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (5) Black 1.85 kgf-cm 1140 Backup battery For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 37 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 38 •...

  • Page 61: 1150 Thermal Fan Assembly

    Detach the connector and then remove the backup battery in the direction shown by the arrow 1150 Thermal fan assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 37 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 38 •...
  • Page 62 Removal steps of thermal fan assembly Detach the connector When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. Loosen the screws , and do not remove them. Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 63: 1160 Microprocessor

    Lift the thermal fan assembly in the direction shown by the arrow Attention: Be careful not to damage the connector. When installing: Before you attach the thermal fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, on the part marked as shown in the following illustration.

  • Page 64: 1180 I/O Board, Dc-In Bracket, And Dc-In Cable

    • “1070 Keyboard” on page 44 • “1080 Keyboard bezel” on page 46 • “1130 System board assembly” on page 52 • “1150 Thermal fan assembly” on page 55 Attention: The microprocessor is extremely sensitive. When you service the microprocessor, avoid any kind of rough handling.
  • Page 65 Removal steps of I/O board, DC-in bracket, and DC-in cable Detach the speaker connector . Then remove the screw and the DC-in bracket Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 1.85 kgf-cm When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly to the I/O board. Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU...
  • Page 66 Remove the screws and then remove the I/O board in the direction shown by the arrow Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 1.85 kgf-cm Remove the DC-in cable in the direction shown by the arrow Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 67: 1190 Speaker Assembly

    1190 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 37 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 38 • “1070 Keyboard” on page 44 • “1080 Keyboard bezel” on page 46 • “1130 System board assembly” on page 52 Removal steps of speaker assembly Detach the connector .
  • Page 68 • “1060 mSATA solid-state drive” on page 43 • “1070 Keyboard” on page 44 • “1080 Keyboard bezel” on page 46 • “1130 System board assembly” on page 52 • “1180 I/O board, DC-in bracket, and DC-in cable” on page 58 •...
  • Page 69 Remove the LCD unit in the direction shown by the arrow Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU...
  • Page 70 Applying labels to the base cover The new base cover is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. Apply those labels listed when you replace the base cover. For the labels which are not shipped with the new base cover, peel them off from the old base cover, and adhere them to the new one.

  • Page 71: Chapter 8. Locations

    Chapter 8. Locations This chapter introduces the location of the hardware components. Front view Figure 1. Lenovo V480s front view Integrated camera (on some models) USB connector Wireless antennas Combo audio jack Status indicators Fingerprint reader (on some models) Integrated microphone...

  • Page 72: Bottom View

    Bottom view Figure 2. Lenovo V480s bottom view RJ45 Ethernet connector Battery latch (manual) Battery pack USB 3.0 connectors Media card reader slot Battery latch (spring-loaded) Security keyhole Speaker Fan louvers Bottom slot cover The memory modules, hard disk drive, and wireless cards are located underneath the bottom slot cover.

  • Page 73: Chapter 9. Parts List

    “Keyboard” on page 70 • “Miscellaneous parts” on page 70 • “ac power adapters” on page 70 • “Power cords” on page 71 Note: Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless otherwise specified. Overall © Copyright Lenovo 2013...

  • Page 74: Overall

    Table 3. Parts list—Overall No. FRU (Overall) FRU no. See “Miscellaneous parts” on page 70 90400038 LA480s LCD Module Red LA480s LCD Module Grey 90400039 LA480s Microphone 90201210 LA480s LED Board W/Cable 90201195 LA480s Upper Case Gray WO/TP 90201199 90201200 LA480s Upper Case Red WO/TP LA480s FingerPrint Board 90000478...
  • Page 75 Table 3. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) FRU no. LA480s Speaker 90201212 90201201 LA480s Lower Case Microprocessor, Intel SNB I3-2350M 2.3G 102500018 102500017 Microprocessor, Intel SNB I3-230M 2.2G 3M J1 PGA Microprocessor, Intel I3-2310M 2.1G 3M 2c J1 PGA 102001065 102500228 Microprocessor, Intel I3-2370M 2.4G J1 3M 2cPGA...

  • Page 76: Keyboard

    Keyboard Table 4. Parts list - Keyboard (Dafon) Language FRU no. U.S. English 25210711 25210100 Table 5. Parts list - Keyboard (Chicony) Language FRU no. U.S. English 25210681 25210070 Miscellaneous parts Table 6. Parts list - System miscellaneous parts FRU no. LA480s FP Bracket 90201197 90201198...

  • Page 77: Power Cords

    3-pin adapter (EPA models) 36200030 36200031 36200032 Power cords A Lenovo power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region. Table 10. Parts list - 3-pin power cords Country or region FRU no. 145000600...
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  • Page 79: 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 80: Trademarks

    Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries or both: Active Protection System Lenovo OneKey Windows and Windows Media are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States, other countries, or both.
  • Page 82 Part Number: Printed in China (1P) P/N: *1P*...

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