– Removing or installing main units • Before you start to work on the machine, unplug the Lenovo USB-C 45W AC Adapter. 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.
• Mechanical hazards, such as loose or missing hardware 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 Lenovo USB-C 45W AC Adapter disconnected.
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 ThinkPad 13 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Lenovo Support Center are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone • Service training documents for Lenovo authorized service technicians are available at the following Web site. The disassembly and reassembly videos that show the FRU removal and replacement procedures are contained in the documents.
• This policy applies to all ThinkPad notebooks purchased on 1 January, 2008 or later. • Lenovo will not provide replacement if the LCD is within specification as we cannot guarantee that any replacement LCD will have zero pixel defects.
The following is the list of CRUs for your computer: • Lenovo USB-C 45W AC Adapter For CRU definition, see “Locating FRUs and CRUs” on page 36. Creating the repair shim As a Lenovo service technician, do the following to create the repair shim: Chapter 2 Important service information...
To remove the write-protect screw, do the following: 1. Disable the battery. See “Disabling the battery” on page 48. 2. Disconnect the Lenovo USB-C 45W AC Adapter and all cables from the computer, and then remove the keyboard. See “1010 Keyboard” on page 48.
To use the repair shim that you have created, do the following: 1. Turn off the write-protect function. See “Removing and reinstalling the write-protect screw” on page 22. 2. Attach the Lenovo USB-C 45W AC Adapter to the power connector on the computer. Press and hold esc and the refresh key , and then press the power button to start the computer and enter recovery mode.
10. After the repair process finishes, the battery is disabled. The system is in a clean out-of-box state. In order to turn on the computer, attach the Lenovo USB-C 45W AC Adapter to the computer first. If applicable, customers must re-enroll the system for enterprise enrollment.
Dynamic configure-to-order (CTO) model This model provides the ability for a customer to configure a Lenovo solution from a Web site, and have this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it is built and shipped directly to the customer. The machine label and eSupport will load these products as the 4-character MT, 4-character model, and 2-character country code.
“Power system checkout” on page 28 Be sure to read the following important notes. Important: • Only certified trained personnel should service the computer. Personnel repairing the Lenovo Chromebook computer must have completed the certification course number RTPW1170 or CTPi217.
1. Turn off the computer. 2. Connect the Lenovo USB-C 45W AC Adapter. 3. Turn on the computer. If the computer can be turned on, it means that either the battery or the Lenovo USB-C 45W AC Adapter is functional.
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Attention: Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or safety of unauthorized batteries, and provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out of their use. The battery status indicator is located in the lower-right corner of the screen. To view the percentage of battery power remaining, click the battery status icon.
Fan louvers Always On USB connectors (USB 3.0) Media-card slot Bottom view Speakers Locating FRUs and CRUs This topic introduces the following service parts: • “Major FRUs” on page 38 • “LCD FRUs” on page 40 ThinkPad 13 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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CRUs, you can either install the CRU yourself or you can request that a Service Provider install the CRU according to the warranty service for your product. If you intend on installing the CRU, Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request.
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LCD unit (see “LCD FRUs” on page 40) Keyboard bezel assembly ThinkPad-logo-LED card Wireless LAN card Speakers Base cover assembly Lenovo USB-C 45W AC Adapter Battery Thermal fan assembly System board Hall sensor with cable Keyboard USB support bracket (see “Miscellaneous parts” on page 41)
• USB support bracket Connector and cable guide This topic provides information to help Lenovo authorized service technicians identify connectors and cables for replacement purpose. To view each FRU and the exploded illustration of the computer, see “Major FRUs” on page 38 and “LCD FRUs” on page 40.
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Table 5. Camera/microphone board connector and cable guide Item Connector (location) Internal cable required Cable connection Camera/microphone board LCD cable Connect one end to the LCD connector (internal) connector on the system board and the other end to this connector. ThinkPad 13 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Touch pad connector and cable Table 6. Touch pad connector and cable guide Item Internal cable required Connector (location) Cable connection Touch pad connector (internal) Touch pad cable Connect one end to the touch pad connector on the system board, and the other end to this connector.
Connect one end to the hall sensor (internal) board, and the other end to the system board. Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup ThinkPad 13 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You can find a list of CRUs for your product in this Hardware Maintenance Manual. An electronic version of this manual can be found at http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Prerequisite for replacing a FRU Use the repair shim before replacing any non-CRUs. The following is the list of CRUs for your Chromebook: • Lenovo USB-C 45W AC Adapter For CRU definition, see “Locating FRUs and CRUs” on page 36.
Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You can find a list of CRUs for your product in this Hardware Maintenance Manual. An electronic version of this manual is available for downloading at http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Note: Follow the instructions on the screen in addition to the instructions in this topic. 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect all cables from the computer. Connect the Lenovo USB-C 45W AC Adapter to the power connector on your computer.
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1. To reveal the screw heads beneath the keyboard frame, use the flat end of the multi-tool to slide the keyboard forward by 2.5 mm (0.1 inch). 2. Use the cross end of the multi-tool to loosen the screws. Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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Then turn the keyboard over as shown by arrow 4. Put the keyboard on the palm rest and detach the connectors. Then remove the keyboard. To install the new keyboard, do the following: ThinkPad 13 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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1. Attach the connectors, and then turn the keyboard over. 2. Insert the keyboard into the keyboard bezel as shown. Ensure that the front edge of the keyboard (the edge that is close to the display) is under the frame of the keyboard bezel. Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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3. Ensure that the screw heads are exposed completely. Otherwise, reveal the screw heads by sliding the keyboard frame forward with the flat end of the keyboard multi-tool. 4. Tighten the screws with the cross end of the keyboard multi-tool to secure the keyboard in place. ThinkPad 13 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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5. Slide the keyboard frame backward by 2.5 mm (0.1 inch) with the flat end of the keyboard multi-tool to hide the latches of the keyboard frame under the keyboard bezel. 6. Insert the flat end of the keyboard multi-tool into the sides of the keyboard as shown to push the keyboard frame backward.
1020 Base cover assembly Removal steps of the base cover assembly 1. Remove the screw caps. 2. Loosen the screws that secure the base cover assembly. ThinkPad 13 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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3. Pry up the latches in ascending alphabetical order (a to f) as illustrated, and then remove the base cover assembly. Applying labels to the base cover The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. Apply those labels when you replace the base cover.
• Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 1040 Battery Important notices for replacing a battery Attention: Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or safety of unauthorized batteries, and provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out of their use. For access, remove this FRU: •...
Removal steps of the battery DANGER Use only the authorized battery specified for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × L4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1050 Hall sensor with cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Detach the connector and remove the screws that secure the speaker assembly. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5.5 mm, big-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Remove the speaker assembly. When installing: Ensure that the cables are properly routed. ThinkPad 13 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1070 ThinkPad-logo-LED card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 54 • “1040 Battery” on page 56 Removal step of the ThinkPad-logo-LED card 1080 USB support bracket For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
M2.0 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1090 Thermal fan assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 54 Removal steps for thermal fan assembly Detach the connector. ThinkPad 13 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Loosen the screws as shown, and then remove the thermal fan assembly. When you install the thermal fan assembly: • Always wear fingerstalls when handling the thermal fan assembly. Do not touch or hold any part of the thermal fan assembly with bare fingers. •...
“1020 Base cover assembly” on page 54 • “1030 Wireless LAN card” on page 56 • “1040 Battery” on page 56 • “1080 USB support bracket ” on page 59 • “1090 Thermal fan assembly” on page 60 ThinkPad 13 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Attention: The following components soldered on the top side of the system board is extremely sensitive. When you service the system board, avoid any kind of rough handling. Microprocessor Disconnect the connectors attached to the system board. Remove the screws that secure the system board. Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
“1060 Speaker assembly” on page 58 • “1070 ThinkPad-logo-LED card” on page 59 • “1080 USB support bracket ” on page 59 • “1090 Thermal fan assembly” on page 60 • “1110 System board” on page 62 ThinkPad 13 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × L4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) Black 0.249 Nm (3 kgf-cm) Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
• “1110 System board” on page 62 • “1120 keyboard bezel assembly and LCD unit” on page 64 Removal steps of the LCD bezel assembly When installing: Ensure that all the latches are attached firmly. ThinkPad 13 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
2020 LCD panel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 48 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 54 • “1030 Wireless LAN card” on page 56 • “1040 Battery” on page 56 • “1050 Hall sensor with cable” on page 57 •...
Removal steps of the integrated camera and microphone combo card When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 2040 Hinge kit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 48 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 54 •...
“1120 keyboard bezel assembly and LCD unit” on page 64 • “2010 LCD bezel assembly” on page 66 • “2020 LCD panel” on page 67 • “2030 Integrated camera and microphone combo card” on page 68 ThinkPad 13 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Removal steps of the wireless LAN antenna assembly Antenna locations Wireless LAN main antenna (gray) Wireless LAN auxiliary antenna (black) Attention: When you route the cables, ensure that they are not subject to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken. Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
• “2030 Integrated camera and microphone combo card” on page 68 • “2040 Hinge kit” on page 69 • “2050 Wireless LAN antenna assembly” on page 70 Removal step of the LCD cable assembly and LCD rear cover assembly ThinkPad 13 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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