About this manual
Chapter 1. Safety information
Chapter 2. General checkout
- What to do first
- CRU list
Chapter 3. Identifying FRUs (CRUs)
- Locate FRUs and CRUs
Chapter 4. Removing a FRU or CRU
Appendix A. Label Locations
Appendix B. Artworks for the laser etched labels
Trademarks

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05), and Yoga Slim 7 (15", 05)

First Edition (January 2020)

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

Remove the lower case . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Remove the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Remove the solid-state drive (with Al foil) . . . . . 30

Remove the WLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Remove the LCD module . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Remove the thermal module (with fans) . . . . . 35

Remove the speakers (with subwoofer) . . . . . 37

Remove the USB board with cable . . . . . . . 38

Remove the power button (with fingerprint board

and cable) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Remove the system board. . . . . . . . . . . 41

Remove the touch pad with cable . . . . . . . . 43

Remove the upper case (with keyboard) . . . . . 43

Remove the hinge cover . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Remove the hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Remove the side caps . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Remove the LCD Panel (with LCD bezel and

cable). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Remove the camera (with cable) . . . . . . . . 48

Remove the LCD cover (with cables and

antennas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Appendix A. Label Locations . . . . . 51

Appendix B. Artworks for the laser

etched labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lvii

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About this manual

This manual contains service and reference information for the following Lenovo products.

Machine Machine type (MT)

Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05

Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 U

Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 D

82A1

IdeaPad Slim 7 14IIL05 82A4

Yoga Slim 7 15IIL05

Yoga Slim 7 15IIL05 U

Yoga Slim 7 15IIL05 D

82AA

IdeaPad Slim 7 15IIL05 82AD

Yoga Slim 7 14ARE05 82A2

IdeaPad Slim 7 14ARE05 82A5

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

– 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

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PERIGO

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PERIGO

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DANGER

VORSICHT

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VORSICHT

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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 a FRU only with another FRU of the correct model. When you replace a FRU, make sure that the model

of the machine and the FRU part number are correct by referring to the FRU parts list.

• A 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 a FRU only when a problem recurs. If you suspect that a 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 a 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

• 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: Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05, Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 U, and Yoga Slim 7 14IIL05 D (Machine type: 82A1)

CRU Type

ac power adapter self-service

power cord self-service

Table 2. Model: IdeaPad Slim 7 14IIL05 (Machine type: 82A4)

CRU Type

ac power adapter self-service

power cord self-service

Table 3. Model: Yoga Slim 7 15IIL05, Yoga Slim 7 15IIL05 U, and Yoga Slim 7 15IIL05 D (Machine type: 82AA)

CRU Type

ac power adapter self-service

power cord self-service

Table 4. Model: IdeaPad Slim 7 15IIL05 (Machine type: 82AD)

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. Exploded view 14–inch

Figure 2. Exploded view 15–inch

Table 5. FRU (CRU) categories

No. FRU (CRU) category

1LCD module

2Top cover (with keyboard)

3Power Button (with fingerprint board*)

4USB board

5Solid-state drive (SSD)

6Solid-state drive Al foil

7WLAN

8Thermal module

9Lower cover

10 Speakers (with subwoofer**)

11 USB board cable

12 Fingerprint board cable

13 System board

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Table 5. FRU (CRU) categories (continued)

14 Battery

15 Touchpad

* for selected models only

** for 15–inch models only

Figure 3. LCD module exploded view 14–inch

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Figure 4. LCD module exploded view 15–inch

Table 6. LCD module FRU (CRU) categories

No. FRU (CRU) category

16 LCD panel and bezel

17 EDP cable

18 Camera

19 Camera cable

20 Hinge cover

21 Hinges

22 LCD cover (with camera cable and antennas)

23 Side caps

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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 7. Service tools

Service tool and consumable Model applicability

Screw driver (Phillips head) (PH1/PH01) X

Screw driver (Torx head) (T5) X

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 a 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.

3. Follow the correct sequence in the steps for removing a FRU, as shown in the illustrations by the

numbers in square callouts.

4. When removing a 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 a 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, peal 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 a 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).

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.

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Step 2. Remove the seven screws.

Figure 5. Remove the seven screws

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2 x L6 7

Step 3. Pry up the latches and then remove the lower case.

Figure 6. Pry up the latches and remove the lower case

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:

Lower case

Remove the battery

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

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“Remove the lower case” on page 28

Step 1. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernail to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Remove the five screws and then remove the battery pack.

Figure 7. Remove the battery

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2 x L3.5 5

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:

Battery

Remove the solid-state drive (with Al foil)

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 28

Step 1. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernail to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

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Step 2. Remove the screw and remove the solid-state-drive with Al foil by pulling it away from the slot.

Figure 8. Remove the solid-state drive

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2 x L2.5 1

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement parts:

SSD

SSD Al foil

Remove the WLAN

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 28

Step 1. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernail to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

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Step 2. Disconnect the antennas.

Figure 9. Disconnect the antennas

Step 3. Remove the screw and remove the WLAN by pulling it away from the slot.

Figure 10. Remove the WLAN

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2 x L2.5 1

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Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:

WLAN

Remove the LCD module

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 28

Step 1. Disconnect the battery cable, antenna cables, EDP cable, and camera cable from the system

board.

Attention: Use your fingernail to pull the connector to unplug the cables. Do not pull the cable.

Figure 11. Disconnect the cables from the system board

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Step 2. Rotate the LCD module to an angle of 90 degrees and place the computer on a flat surface as

shown. Then, remove the four screws.

Figure 12. Rotate the LCD module and remove the four screws

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2 x L3.5 4

Step 3. Remove the LCD module.

Figure 13. Remove the LCD module

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Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:

LCD module

Remove the thermal module (with fans)

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 28

Step 1. Disconnect the battery cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernail to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Remove the five screws and remove the thermal module.

Figure 14. Remove the thermal module

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2 x L2.5 5

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Step 3. Disconnect the fan power cables from the system board.

Figure 15. Disconnect the fan power cables

Step 4. Remove the six screws and remove the fans.

Figure 16. Remove the fans

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2 x L3.5 6

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:

Thermal module

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Remove the speakers (with subwoofer)

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 28

“Remove the thermal module (with fans)” on page 35

Attention: The speaker part for the 15–inch models contains two components, the speaker and the

subwoofer. When replacing the speaker part in the 15–inch models, you must replace both components.

Step 1. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board (and the subwoofer cable for the 15–inch

models).

Figure 17. Disconnect cables

Step 2. Carefully remove the speakers (and subwoofer for the 15–inch models).

Figure 18. Remove speakers (and subwoofer)

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement parts:

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Speakers

Remove the USB board with cable

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 28

“Remove the battery” on page 29

“Remove the LCD module” on page 33

“Remove the thermal module (with fans)” on page 35

Step 1. Disconnect the USB board cable from the USB board. Then, remove the fingerprint board cable

from the fingerprint board and carefully pry up the fingerprint board so that it is no longer attached

to the USB board.

Figure 19. Disconnect cables and FP board

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Step 2. Remove the two screws and remove the USB board.

Figure 20. Remove the USB board

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2 x L2.5 2

Step 3. Disconnect the USB board cable from the system board and remove the cable.

Figure 21. Disconnect and remove the USB board cable

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2 x L2.5 2

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement parts:

USB board

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USB board cable

Remove the power button (with fingerprint board and cable)

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 28

“Remove the battery” on page 29

“Remove the LCD module” on page 33

“Remove the thermal module (with fans)” on page 35

“Remove the USB board with cable” on page 38

Note: Only some models come with the fingerprint board. For models without the fingerprint board, you only

need to follow the first step.

Step 1. Remove the power button (with FP board) .

Figure 22. Remove the power button (with FP board).

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Step 2. Disconnect the FP board cable from the system board and remove the cable.

Figure 23. Disconnect the FP board cable and remove the cable.

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement parts:

FB BD

FP board cable

Remove the system board

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 28

“Remove the battery” on page 29

“Remove the solid-state drive (with Al foil)” on page 30

“Remove the WLAN” on page 31

“Remove the thermal module (with fans)” on page 35

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Step 1. Disconnect any cables connected to the system board.

Figure 24. Disconnect cables

Step 2. Remove the nine screws and remove the system board.

Figure 25. Remove the system board

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2 x L2.5 9

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:

System board

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Remove the touch pad with cable

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 28

“Remove the battery” on page 29

“Remove the solid-state drive (with Al foil)” on page 30

“Remove the WLAN” on page 31

“Remove the thermal module (with fans)” on page 35

“Remove the USB board with cable” on page 38

“Remove the power button (with fingerprint board and cable)” on page 40

“Remove the system board” on page 41

Step 1. Remove the touchpad mylar and retain it for use when installing the new touchpad.

Step 2. Remove the six screws and then remove the touchpad with cable.

Figure 26. Remove the touchpad

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2 x L1.5 6

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement parts:

Touchpad

Touch cable

Remove the upper case (with keyboard)

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 28

“Remove the battery” on page 29

“Remove the solid-state drive (with Al foil)” on page 30

“Remove the WLAN” on page 31

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“Remove the thermal module (with fans)” on page 35

“Remove the LCD module” on page 33

“Remove the speakers (with subwoofer)” on page 37

“Remove the LCD module” on page 33

“Remove the USB board with cable” on page 38

“Remove the power button (with fingerprint board and cable)” on page 40 “Remove the system board” on

page 41

“Remove the touch pad with cable” on page 43

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:

Upper case (with keyboard)

Remove the hinge cover

Step 1. Pry up the bottom of the hinge cover and remove the hinge cover.

Figure 27. Remove the hinge cover

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:

LCD cover

Remove the hinges

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the hinge cover” on page 44

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Step 1. Remove the six screws on the hinges, and then remove the hinges.

Figure 28. Remove the hinges

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2 x 3.5 6

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:

LCD cover

Remove the side caps

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the hinge cover” on page 44

“Remove the hinges” on page 44

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Step 1. Remove the side caps.

Figure 29. Remove the side caps

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:

LCD cover

Remove the LCD Panel (with LCD bezel and cable)

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the hinge cover” on page 44

“Remove the hinges” on page 44

“Remove the side caps” on page 45

Step 1. Remove the four screws on the LCD bezel.

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2 x L1.5 2

M2 x L2.5 2

Figure 30. Remove the four screws

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Step 2. Pull on the black tabs to remove the adhesive strips holding the LCD bezel and panel in place.

Figure 31. Remove adhesive strips

Step 3. Gently pry the top and bottom of the bezel to release the hooks. Then remove the LCD bezel and

LCD panel.

Figure 32. Remove bezel and panel

Attention: Do not pull the LCD bezel from the outer sides of the LCD bezel, otherwise the hooks

may be damaged. The lower side of the LCD bezel is fixed to the LCD panel with adhesive tape.

Detach with care.

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Step 4. Disconnect the EDP cable from the back of the LCD panel.

Figure 33. Disconnect the EDP cable

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement parts:

LCD bezel

LCD panel

EDP cable

Remove the camera (with cable)

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the LCD Panel (with LCD bezel and cable)” on page 46

“Remove the hinge cover” on page 44

“Remove the LCD Panel (with LCD bezel and cable)” on page 46

Step 1. Disconnect the two camera cables.

Figure 34. Disconnect the two camera cables

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Step 2. Remove the camera cable and camera.

Figure 35. Remove the camera cable and camera

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement parts:

Camera

Camera cable

Remove the LCD cover (with cables and antennas)

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the LCD Panel (with LCD bezel and cable)” on page 46

“Remove the hinge cover” on page 44

“Remove the LCD Panel (with LCD bezel and cable)” on page 46

“Remove the camera (with cable)” on page 48

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement parts:

LCD cover

Camera cable

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Appendix A. Label Locations

Figure 36. Label layout on the back side of the back cover 14”

Figure 37. Label layout on the back side of the back cover 15”

Labels attached to the base cover may contain important regulatory information. If you need to replace the

back cover, carefully peel off the labels and apply them to the replacement cover.

Label description Applied country/region Label dimensions

GML label All 16.077 mm x 22.501 mm

FCC/IC ID label USA/Canada/Taiwan 32 mm x 10 mm

CNC ID label Argentina 68 mm x 6 mm

ICASA label South Africa 20 mm x 10 mm

Israel label Israel 32 mm x 10 mm

Anatel label Brazil 16.5 mm x 15 mm

Note: Depending on the country/region where the computer is purchased, the back cover may include one

or more of the above listed labels. For the laser etched label, print the label and apply it to the replacement

cover according to the label location illustrated above. The artworks for the laser etched labels are country/

region specific and can be found in Appendix B. Artworks for laser etched labels.

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Appendix B. Artworks for the laser etched labels

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Trademarks

Lenovo and the “lenovo” logo are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries or both.

Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

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