Table of Contents
- About this manual
- Chapter 1. Safety information
- Chapter 2. General checkout
- Chapter 3. Identifying FRUs (CRUs)
- Chapter 4. Removing a FRU or CRU
- Service tools
- General guidelines
- Removal procedure
- Remove the lower case
- Remove the battery pack
- Remove the RTC battery
- Remove the solid-state drive (SSD)
- Remove the hard disk drive (HDD) module (for selected models)
- Remove the Wi-Fi card
- Remove the thermal module
- Remove the memory module
- Remove the speakers
- Remove the DC-in bracket
- Remove the I/O board cable
- Remove the I/O board
- Remove the system board
- Remove the LCD unit
- Remove the upper case
- Disassemble the LCD unit
- Appendix A. Label locations
- Trademarks
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Contents
About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Safety information . . . . . . 1
General safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety inspection guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic
discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Grounding requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety notices (multilingual translations) . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2. General checkout . . . . . 21
What to do first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 3. Identifying FRUs
(CRUs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Locate FRUs and CRUs . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 4. Removing a FRU or
CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Service tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
General guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Removal procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remove the lower case . . . . . . . . . . 28
Remove the battery pack . . . . . . . . . 29
Remove the RTC battery . . . . . . . . . 30
Remove the solid-state drive (SSD) . . . . . 31
Remove the hard disk drive (HDD) module (for
selected models) . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Remove the Wi-Fi card . . . . . . . . . . 34
Remove the thermal module . . . . . . . . 35
Remove the memory module . . . . . . . . 36
Remove the speakers. . . . . . . . . . . 37
Remove the DC-in bracket. . . . . . . . . 38
Remove the I/O board cable . . . . . . . . 39
Remove the I/O board . . . . . . . . . . 40
Remove the system board . . . . . . . . . 40
Remove the LCD unit . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Remove the upper case . . . . . . . . . . 43
Disassemble the LCD unit . . . . . . . . . 43
Appendix A. Label locations. . . . . . 51
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . liii
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About this manual
This manual contains service and reference information for the following Lenovo products.
Machine Machine type (MT)
IdeaPad Gaming 3 15IHU6 82K1, 82MG
IdeaPad Gaming3 15IHU6D 82K1
IdeaPad Gaming 3 15ACH6 82K2, 82MJ
IdeaPad Gaming3 15ACH6D 82K2
Important:
• This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with Lenovo products.
• Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read all the information under Chapter 1 “Safety
information” on page 1.
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Chapter 1. Safety information
This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to be familiar with before you service a
Lenovo notebook computer.
General safety
Follow these rules to ensure general safety:
• Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after maintenance.
• When lifting any heavy object:
1. Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping.
2. Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet.
3. Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you attempt to lift.
4. Lift by standing or by pushing up with your leg muscles; this action removes the strain from the
muscles in your back. Do not attempt to lift any object that weighs more than 16 kg (35 lb) or that you
think is too heavy for you.
• Do not perform any action that causes hazards to the customer, or that makes the equipment unsafe.
• Before you start the machine, make sure that other service technicians and the customer's personnel are
not in a hazardous position.
• Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place, away from all personnel, while you are servicing the
machine.
• Keep your tool case away from walk areas so that other people will not trip over it.
• Do not wear loose clothing that can be trapped in the moving parts of a machine. Make sure that your
sleeves are fastened or rolled up above your elbows. If your hair is long, fasten it.
• Insert the ends of your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it with a non-conductive clip, about 8
centimeters (3 inches) from the end.
• Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for your clothing.
Attention: Metal objects are good electrical conductors.
• Wear safety glasses when you are hammering, drilling, soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using
solvents, or working in any other conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes.
• After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Replace any safety device that
is worn or defective.
• Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer.
• 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.
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.
Do not use this type of mat to protect yourself from electrical shock.
• Find the room emergency power-off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or electrical outlet. If an electrical
accident occurs, you can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly.
• Do not work alone under hazardous conditions or near equipment that has hazardous voltages.
• Disconnect all power before:
– Performing a mechanical inspection
– Working near power supplies
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– Removing or installing main units
• Before you start to work on the machine, unplug the power cord. If you cannot unplug it, ask the customer
to power-off the wall box that supplies power to the machine, and to lock the wall box in the off position.
• If you need to work on a machine that has exposed electrical circuits, observe the following precautions:
– Ensure that another person, familiar with the power-off controls, is near you.
Attention: Another person must be there to switch off the power, if necessary.
– Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment; keep the other hand in your
pocket or behind your back.
Attention: An electrical shock can occur only when there is a complete circuit. By observing the above
rule, you may prevent a current from passing through your body.
– When using testers, set the controls correctly and use the approved probe leads and accessories for
that tester.
– Stand on suitable rubber mats (obtained locally, if necessary) to insulate you from grounds such as
metal floor strips and machine frames.
Observe the special safety precautions when you work with very high voltages; Instructions for these
precautions are in the safety sections of maintenance information. Use extreme care when measuring high
voltages.
• Regularly inspect and maintain your electrical hand tools for safe operational condition.
• Do not use worn or broken tools and testers.
• Never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit. First, check that it has been powered off.
• Always look carefully for possible hazards in your work area. Examples of these hazards are moist floors,
non-grounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds.
• Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror. The surface is
conductive; such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage.
• Do not service the following parts with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating
places in a machine:
– Power supply units
– Pumps
– Blowers and fans
– Motor generators
– Similar units as listed above
This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.
• If an electrical accident occurs:
– 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. This guide addresses only those items. You should use good judgment to identify
potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-Lenovo features or options not covered by this inspection
guide.
If any unsafe conditions are present, you must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and
whether you can continue without first correcting the problem.
Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present:
• Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can cause serious or fatal
electrical shock)
• Explosive hazards, such as a damaged cathode ray tube (CRT) face or a bulging capacitor
• Mechanical hazards, such as loose or missing hardware
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To determine whether there are any potentially unsafe conditions, use the following checklist at the
beginning of every service task. Begin the checks with the power off, and the power cord disconnected.
Checklist:
1. Check exterior covers for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges).
2. Power off the computer. Disconnect the power cord.
3. Check the power cord for:
a. A third-wire ground connector in good condition. Use a meter to measure third-wire ground
continuity for 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.
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.
8. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables.
9. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered
with.
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.
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.
• 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.
• Use a grounded work mat to provide a static-free work surface. The mat is especially useful when
handling ESD-sensitive devices.
• Select a grounding system, such as those listed below, to provide protection that meets the specific
service requirement.
Note: The use of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage is desirable but not necessary.
– Attach the ESD ground clip to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground.
– When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use an ESD common ground or
reference point. You can use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems.
– Use the round ground prong of the ac plug on ac-operated computers.
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Grounding requirements
Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. Proper
grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician.
Safety notices (multilingual translations)
The safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages:
• English
• Arabic
• Brazilian Portuguese
• French
• German
• Hebrew
• Japanese
• Korean
• Spanish
• Traditional Chinese
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
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PERIGO
PERIGO
PERIGO
PERIGO
PERIGO
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DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
VORSICHT
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VORSICHT
VORSICHT
VORSICHT
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Chapter 2. General checkout
This chapter contains the following topics:
Before you go to the checkout instructions, ensure that you read the following important notes.
Important notes:
• Only certified trained personnel should service the computer.
• Before replacing any FRU, read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs.
• Be extremely careful during such write operations as copying, saving, or formatting. Drives in the computer
that you are servicing sequence might have been altered. If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might be
overwritten.
• Replace an FRU only with another FRU of the correct model. When you replace an FRU, make sure that the
model of the machine and the FRU part number are correct by referring to the FRU parts list.
• An FRU should not be replaced because of a single, unreproducible failure. Single failures can occur for a
variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge,
or software errors. Consider replacing an FRU only when a problem recurs. If you suspect that an FRU is defective,
clear the error log and run the test again. If the error does not recur, do not replace the FRU.
• Be careful not to replace a nondefective FRU.
What to do first
When you 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 service technician
2. Date of service
3. Date on which the machine failed
4. Date of purchase
5. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on the display, and beep symptoms
6. Procedure index and page number in which the failing FRU was detected
7. Failing FRU name and part number
8. Machine type, model number, and serial number
9. Customer's name and address
Note: During the warranty period, the customer may be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage
was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper
maintenance by the customer. Following is a list of some common items that are not covered under warranty
and some symptoms that might indicate that the system was subjected to stress beyond normal use.
Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is covered under the warranty
by referring to the following list:
The following are not covered under warranty:
• LCD panel cracked from the application of excessive force or from being dropped
• Scratched (cosmetic) parts
• Distortion, deformation, or discoloration of the cosmetic parts
• Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that have been cracked or broken by excessive force
• Damage caused by liquid spilled into the system
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• Damage caused by the improper insertion of a personal-computer card (PC card) or the installation of an
incompatible card
• Improper disc insertion or use of an external optical drive
• Fuses blown by attachment of a non-supported device
• Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable)
• Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard
• Use of an incorrect ac power adapter on laptop products
The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by non-warranted activities:
• Missing parts might be a symptom of unauthorized service or modification.
• Check for obvious damage to a hard disk drive. If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, the hard
disk drive might have been dropped or subject to excessive force.
CRU list
Table 1. Models: All
CRU Type
ac power adapter self-service
Power cord self-service
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Chapter 3. Identifying FRUs (CRUs)
Locate FRUs and CRUs
The exploded illustrations help Lenovo service technicians identify FRUs or CRUs that they may need to
replace when servicing a customer’s computer.
Figure 1. IdeaPad Gaming 3i (15″, 6) and IdeaPad Gaming 3 (15″, 6) exploded view
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Table 2. FRU (CRU) categories
No. FRU (CRU) category
1LCD unit
Note: The LCD unit as a whole is not an FRU. It contains FRUs as its components.
2Upper case
3System board
4I/O board
5I/O board cable
6Thermal module
7Solid-state drive (SSD) (for 2280) *
8WLAN mylar
9Wi-Fi card
10 HDD cable *
11 HDD *
12 HDD bracket *
13 Battery pack
14 Speakers
15 Lower case
16 Memory shielding
17 Memory thermal pad
18 Memory
19 SSD thermal pad
20 Solid-state drive (SSD)
21 DC-in bracket
22 RTC battery
aPower cord
bac power adapter
cScrew kit
* for selected models
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Figure 2. IdeaPad Gaming 3i (15″, 6) and IdeaPad Gaming 3 (15″, 6) LCD unit - exploded view
Table 3. FRU categories for the LCD unit
No. FRU (CRU) category
1LCD bezel
2Microphone rubbers
3Camera
4Sensor board
5LCD panel
6EDP cable
7Removable tape
8Hinges
9LCD cover
10 Hinge cover
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Chapter 4. Removing a FRU or CRU
Service tools
The following table lists tools for servicing Lenovo computers. Tools with a cross mark are needed for serving
the product models as described by this publication. Prepare them before you service the product.
Table 4. Service tools
Service tool and consumable Model applicability
Screw driver (Phillips head) (PH1/PH01) X
Screw driver (Torx head) (T5)
Screw driver (Torx head) (T30)
Pry tool 1 X
Tweezers (conductive) X
Tweezers (isolated)
Suction cup
Hexagonal socket
Silicone grease
Acetate tape X
Polyamide tape
Mylar tape
Electrical tape
Double-sided tape
Conductive tape
Eraser
Heat gun
Brown brush
Notes:
• T30 screw drivers are used to service the new Intel Xeon CPUs.
• Hexagonal sockets are used to remove antenna connectors.
• Silicone grease is applied to the CPU and heatsink surfaces to eliminate air gaps.
General guidelines
When removing or replacing an FRU, ensure that you observe the following general guidelines:
1. Do not try to service any computer unless you have been trained and certified. An untrained person runs
the risk of damaging parts.
2. Begin by removing any FRUs that have to be removed before replacing the failing FRU. Any such FRUs
are listed at the beginning of each FRU replacement procedure. Remove them in the order in which they
are listed.
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3. Follow the correct sequence in the steps for removing an FRU, as shown in the illustrations by the
numbers in square callouts.
4. When removing an FRU, move it in the direction as shown by the arrow in the illustration.
5. To install a new FRU in place, perform the removal procedure in reverse and follow any notes that
pertain to replacement.
6. When replacing an FRU, carefully retain and reuse all screws.
7. When replacing the base cover, reapply all labels that come with the replacement base cover. If some
original labels are not included with the replacement base cover, peel them off from the original base
cover and paste them on the replacement base cover.
DANGER
Before removing any FRU or CRU, shut down the computer and unplug all power cords from
electrical outlets.
Attention: After replacing an FRU, do not turn on the computer until you have ensured that all screws,
springs, and other small parts are in place and none are loose inside the computer. Verify this by shaking the
computer gently and listening for rattling sounds. Metallic parts or metal flakes can cause electrical short
circuits.
Attention: The system board is sensitive to and can be damaged by ESD. Before touching it, establish
personal grounding by touching a ground point with one hand or by using an ESD strap (P/N 6405959).
Removal procedure
Remove the lower case
Make sure the computer has been shut down before servicing the computer.
Step 1. Place the computer upside down on a flat surface.
Step 2. Remove ten screws.
Figure 3. Remove ten screws
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Screw specifications Number of screws
M2 x L11.5 6
M2 x L4 4
Step 3. Pry up the latches carefully and then remove the lower case.
Note: The latches are fragile and should be careful when disassembly. Otherwise, the latches may
be damaged.
Figure 4. Pry up the latches and remove the lower case
Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:
Lower case
Remove the battery pack
Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board and then release the RTC battery cable
from the cable guide.
Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.
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Figure 5. Disconnect the battery pack cable and release the RTC battery cable
Step 2. Remove four screws and then remove the battery pack.
Figure 6. Remove the battery pack
Screw specifications Number of screws
M2 x L5 4
Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:
Battery pack
Remove the RTC battery
Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the battery pack” on page 29
Step 1. Disconnect the RTC battery cable from the system board and then remove the RTC battery.
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Figure 7. Remove the RTC battery
Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:
RTC battery
Remove the solid-state drive (SSD)
Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.
Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.
Step 2. Peel off the thermal pad.
Figure 8. Peel off the thermal pad
Step 3. Remove two screws.
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Figure 9. Remove two screws
Screw specifications Number of screws
M2 x L3.5 2
Step 4. Remove the SSD by pulling it away from the slot.
Figure 10. Remove the SSD by pulling it away from the slot
Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following
replacement parts:
SSD thermal pad
Solid-state drive (SSD)
Remove the hard disk drive (HDD) module (for selected models)
Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.
Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.
Step 2. Disconnect the HDD cable from the system board. Remove four screws and then remove the HDD
module.
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Figure 11. Remove the HDD module
Screw specifications Number of screws
M2 x L3.5 4
Step 3. Peel off the tape attached to the HDD module and then remove the HDD cable.
Figure 12. Remove the HDD cable
Step 4. Remove four screws and then separate the HDD from the HDD bracket.
Figure 13. Remove four screws and separate the HDD from the HDD bracket
Screw specifications Number of screws
M3 x L3 4
Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following
replacement parts:
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HDD
HDD cable
HDD bracket
Remove the Wi-Fi card
Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.
Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.
Step 2. Peel off the WLAN mylar.
Figure 14. Peel off the WLAN mylar
Step 3. Detach the main and auxiliary antenna cable connectors. Remove one screw and then remove the
Wi-Fi card by pulling it away from the slot.
Figure 15. Remove one screw and then remove the Wi-Fi card by pulling it away from the slot
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Screw specifications Number of screws
M2 x L3.5 1
Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following
replacement parts:
WLAN mylar
Wi-Fi card
Remove the thermal module
Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.
Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.
Step 2. Disconnect the thermal module cable from the system board and then release antenna cable and
USB board cable from the cable guide.
Figure 16. Disconnect the thermal module cable then release cables
Step 3. Remove six screws and then remove the thermal module.
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Figure 17. Remove six screws and then remove the thermal module
Screw specifications Number of screws
M2 x L3.5 6
Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:
Thermal module
Remove the memory module
Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.
Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.
Step 2. Remove the memory shielding.
Figure 18. Remove the memory shielding
Step 3. Remove the two pieces of thermal pad.
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Figure 19. Remove the two pieces of thermal pad
Step 4. Open the buckles and then remove the memory.
Figure 20. Open the buckles and then remove the memory
Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following
replacement parts:
Memory shielding
Memory thermal pad
Memory
Remove the speakers
Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the battery pack” on page 29
Step 1. Peel off the tape. Remove two screws then remove the touchpad bracket.
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Figure 21. Remove the touchpad bracket
Screw specifications Number of screws
M2 x L3.5 2
Step 2. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board and release the speaker cable from the cable
guide. Remove the speakers.
Figure 22. Remove the speakers
Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:
Speakers
Remove the DC-in bracket
Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the thermal module” on page 35
Step 1. Remove one screw and then remove the DC-in bracket.
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Figure 23. Remove one screw and then remove the DC-in bracket
Screw specifications Number of screws
M2 x L3.5 1
Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:
DC-in bracket
Remove the I/O board cable
Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.
Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.
Step 2. Disconnect the I/O board cable from the system board and the I/O board. Release the I/O board
cable from the cable guide and then remove the I/O board cable.
Figure 24. Remove the I/O board cable
Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:
I/O board cable
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Remove the I/O board
Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.
Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.
Step 2. Disconnect the I/O board cable from I/O board. Remove one screw and then remove the I/O board.
Figure 25. Remove the I/O board
Screw specifications Number of screws
M2 x L3.5 1
Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:
I/O board
Remove the system board
Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the battery pack” on page 29
“Remove the solid-state drive (SSD)” on page 31
“Remove the hard disk drive (HDD) module (for selected models)” on page 32
“Remove the Wi-Fi card” on page 34
“Remove the thermal module” on page 35
“Remove the memory module” on page 36
“Remove the DC-in bracket” on page 38
Step 1. Disconnect cables connected to the system board and then release the antenna cable from the
cable guide.
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Figure 26. Disconnect cables connected to the system board
Step 2. Remove two screws and then remove the system board.
Figure 27. Remove two screws and then remove the system board
Screw specifications Number of screws
M2 x L3.5 1
M2 x L6 1
Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:
System board
Use a Golden Key U1 tool to flash-write key id information
After replacing the system board and re-assembling the computer, use a pre-made Golden Key U1 tool to
start the computer and flash-write the serial number (SN), machine type (MT), product name (PN), and UUID
to the new system board.
The Golden Key U1 tool is prepared by running the U1 Update software on a FAT32-formatted USB thumb
drive. Go to http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/HT506954 for detailed instructions on how to create
and use a Golden Key U1 tool.
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Remove the LCD unit
Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the thermal module” on page 35
Step 1. Peel off the tape and then disconnect the EDP cable from the system board. Peel off the WLAN
mylar. Detach the main and auxiliary antenna cable connectors.
Figure 28. Disconnect the EDP cable and antenna cable
Step 2. Rotate the LCD unit to an angle of more than 90 degrees and place the computer on a flat surface
as shown. Remove four screws and then remove the LCD unit.
Figure 29. Remove four screws and then remove the LCD unit
Screw specifications Number of screws
M2.5 x L5 4
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Remove the upper case
Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the battery pack” on page 29
“Remove the RTC battery” on page 30
“Remove the solid-state drive (SSD)” on page 31
“Remove the hard disk drive (HDD) module (for selected models)” on page 32
“Remove the Wi-Fi card” on page 34
“Remove the thermal module” on page 35
“Remove the memory module” on page 36
“Remove the speakers” on page 37
“Remove the DC-in bracket” on page 38
“Remove the I/O board cable” on page 39
“Remove the I/O board” on page 40
“Remove the system board” on page 40
“Remove the LCD unit” on page 42
Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:
Upper case
Disassemble the LCD unit
The LCD unit as a whole is not an FRU. Instead, it contains FRUs as its components. Before disassembling
the LCD unit, make sure it has been detached from the upper case.
Remove the hinge cover
Make sure the following unit has been removed.
“Remove the LCD unit” on page 42
Step 1. Remove the hinge cover.
Figure 30. Remove the hinge cover
Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:
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Hinge cover
Remove the LCD bezel
Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the LCD unit” on page 42
“Remove the hinge cover” on page 43
Step 1. Remove three screws and then remove the LCD bezel carefully.
Note: The LCD bezel is fragile and should be careful when disassembly. Otherwise, the LCD bezel
may be damaged.
Figure 31. Remove three screws and then remove the LCD bezel
Screw specifications Number of screws
M2 x L3.5 3
Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:
LCD bezel
Remove the LCD panel
Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the LCD unit” on page 42
“Remove the hinge cover” on page 43
“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 44
Step 1. Remove the two pieces of removable tape with tweezers.
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Figure 32. Remove the two pieces of removable tape with tweezers
Step 2. Lift the LCD panel slightly. Peel off the tape and then disconnect the EDP cable from the LCD
panel. Remove the LCD panel.
Figure 33. Remove the LCD panel
Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following
replacement parts:
Removable tape
LCD panel
Remove the hinges
Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the LCD unit” on page 42
“Remove the hinge cover” on page 43
“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 44
“Remove the LCD panel” on page 44
Step 1. Release the antenna cable and EDP cable from the cable guide.
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Figure 34. Release the antenna cable and EDP cable from the cable guide
Step 2. Remove ten screws and then remove the hinges.
Figure 35. Remove ten screws and then remove the hinges
Screw specifications Number of screws
M2 x L2.5 10
Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following
replacement parts:
Removable tape
Hinges
Remove the microphone rubbers
Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the LCD unit” on page 42
“Remove the hinge cover” on page 43
“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 44
Step 1. Remove the microphone rubbers.
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Figure 36. Remove the microphone rubbers
Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:
Microphone rubbers
Remove the EDP cable
Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the LCD unit” on page 42
“Remove the hinge cover” on page 43
“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 44
“Remove the LCD panel” on page 44
“Remove the microphone rubbers” on page 46
Step 1. Disconnect the camera cable and sensor board cable from the camera board and sensor board.
Release the EDP cable from the cable guide. Remove the EDP cable.
Figure 37. Remove the EDP cable
Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following
replacement parts:
EDP cable
Removable tape
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Remove the camera
Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the LCD unit” on page 42
“Remove the hinge cover” on page 43
“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 44
“Remove the LCD panel” on page 44
“Remove the microphone rubbers” on page 46
Step 1. Disconnect the camera cable from the camera board and then remove the camera.
Figure 38. Disconnect the camera cable from the camera board and then remove the camera
Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following
replacement parts:
Camera
Removable tape
Remove the sensor board
Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the LCD unit” on page 42
“Remove the hinge cover” on page 43
“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 44
“Remove the LCD panel” on page 44
Step 1. Disconnect the sensor board cable from the sensor board and then remove the sensor board.
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Figure 39. Disconnect the sensor board cable from the sensor board and then remove the sensor board
Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following
replacement parts:
Sensor board
Removable tape
Remove the LCD cover
Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the LCD unit” on page 42
“Remove the hinge cover” on page 43
“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 44
“Remove the hinges” on page 45
“Remove the LCD panel” on page 44
“Remove the LCD panel” on page 44
“Remove the microphone rubbers” on page 46
“Remove the camera” on page 48
“Remove the sensor board” on page 48
Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:
LCD cover
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Appendix A. Label locations
Figure 40. Label layout on the back side of the base cover
Labels attached to the base cover are country/region specific. Make sure to apply the appropriate labels to
the replacement base cover.
Table 5. All base cover labels
Label Label name Applied country/region Label dimensions
aRating label Worldwide 66 mm x 24 mm
P.R.China
India 33 mm x 24 mm
bRating print label Worldwide 43 mm x 24 mm
P.R.China
India
cGML label All 16.077 mm x 22.501 mm
dAdapter Label 65 mm x 20 mm
eCountry label Belarus label 40 mm x 8 mm
fArgentina label 32 mm x 10 mm
gTW vision warning label 70 mm x 10 mm
hIndonesia rating label 26 mm x 10 mm
IKCC label 50 mm x 43 mm
jJapan label 35 mm x 10 mm
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Table 5. All base cover labels (continued)
kVietnam energy Label 10 mm x 9 mm
lInida BIS label 30 mm x 22 mm
mWL/BT label Brazil label 35 mm x 15 mm
mIsrael/US/CA/TW label 32 mm x 10 mm
mSouth Africa label 20 mm x 10 mm
mMalaysia/Indonesia label 20 mm x 10 mm
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