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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 (ESD).
4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Remove the cover. 6. Check for any obvious non-ThinkPad / non-Lenovo alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-ThinkPad / 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.
2. Ensure 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. •...
– “FRU identification” on page 20 Important: • Advise customers to contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center if they need any assistance in obtaining or installing any software fixes, drivers, and UEFI BIOS downloads. Telephone numbers for Lenovo Support are available at: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/supportphonelist...
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.
Note: If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the program, save and print the log files created by the program. You need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.
If the computer you are servicing is not installed with the UEFI diagnostic program, you can download a bootable diagnostic program from the Lenovo Support Web site. The bootable diagnostic program enables you to view system information and test some hardware devices in your computer, such as memory, storage...
1. Go to https://www.lenovo.com/diags 2. Click Lenovo Bootable Diagnostics. 3. Follow the instructions on the Web site to create a bootable diagnostic medium on a USB device or disc. To use the diagnostic medium you have created, do one of the following: •...
Checking the built-in battery and operational charging This system supports only batteries specially designed for this specific system and manufactured by Lenovo or an authorized manufacturer. The system does not support unauthorized batteries or batteries designed for other systems.
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Wire Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Black Ground • If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. • If the voltage is not correct, replace the coin-cell battery. • If the coin-cell battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
When the latest maintenance diskette and the system program service diskette become available, they will be posted on: https://support.lenovo.com Reset or restore Windows To reset or restore Windows, refer to the information below: • Use Lenovo recovery options. 1. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/HowToCreateLenovoRecovery 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. • Use Window recovery options.
The system management password can also protect the system information stored in UEFI BIOS like a supervisor password, but it has lower authority by default. The system management password can be set through the UEFI BIOS menu or through Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) with the Lenovo client-management interface.
Lenovo cannot reset your passwords or recover data from the storage drive. You can contact a Lenovo authorized service provider to have the storage drive replaced. A fee will be charged for parts and service. If the storage drive is a CRU (Customer Replaceable Unit), you can also contact Lenovo to purchase a new storage drive to replace the old one by yourself.
7. Reinstall the built-in battery. 8. Reinstall the base cover assembly. 9. Reconnect ac power. 10. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. The system management password has been removed. If a supervisor password has been set and is known to the service technician, do the following to remove the system management password: 1.
• The system is powered off. Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it is connected to the dock, do not disconnect it before resuming normal operation. If you do disconnect it and then try to resume normal operation, you will get an error message, and you will have to restart the system.
Numeric error codes Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0177 Replace the system board. Bad SVP data, stop POST task—The checksum of the supervisor password in the EEPROM is not correct. 0183 1. Run the ThinkPad Setup program. The settings Bad CRC of Security Settings in EFI Variable.
Beep errors Lenovo SmartBeep technology enables you to decode beep errors with your smartphone when a black screen occurs with beeps from your computer. To decode the beep error with Lenovo SmartBeep technology, do the following: 1.
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The following section describes some beep errors and the corresponding solutions. Note: Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the Customer Support Center or product documentation. Only use a Lenovo-authorized service provider to repair your product. Error codes...
Error codes Solutions 0287: Discrete graphics error 1. Reinstall or replace the discrete graphics card (service provider only). 2. If step 1 does not work, replace the system board (service provider only). 1. Reconnect the display cable on both the system board side and the computer display side (service provider only) and check the LCD panel.
If the LCD you are servicing has two or less visible defective pixels, it should not be considered faulty. However, if the LCD has three or more visible defective pixels, it will be deemed as defective by Lenovo and it should be replaced.
Table 4. LCD-related symptoms FRU or action, in sequence Symptom or error No beep, power-on indicator on, and a blank LCD during 1. Run LCD Self Test. POST. 2. Replace the system board. • LCD backlight not working. 1. Reseat the LCD connectors. •...
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Key / Key combination Function Pause operation Scroll contents Send system request Enter sleep mode To wake up the computer, press Fn or the power button. Go to beginning Go to end ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 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 .
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Power button with or without fingerprint reader Power board Nano-SIM-card tray* System board I/O bracket Wireless WAN antennas* Trackpad spill mylar Trackpad Lenovo factory recovery USB key* Miscellaneous parts kits (see “Miscellaneous parts” on page 51) Power cord ac power adapter Chapter 6 Locations...
Notes: • Depending on the computer model, your computer might look different from the illustration above. • The Lenovo factory recovery USB key is used to restore the Microsoft Windows operating system. It might not come with the computer, and a user might order it from https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/...
Table 6. LCD FRUs and CRUs (continued) FRU description Self-service Optional-service Dummy Camera shutter* LCD panel Mic rubbers Camera and microphone module* Camera-and-microphone-module cable* LCD cover assembly LCD hinges LCD cable Wireless LAN/WAN antenna assembly* * for selected models Note: Depending on the computer model, your computer might look different from the illustration above. Miscellaneous parts Table 7.
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 and CRUs” on page 48 and “LCD FRUs and CRUs” on page 50.
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Table 8. System board connector and cable guide (continued) Internal cable required Connector/feature Cable connection Speaker assembly connector Speaker assembly cable The speaker assembly comes with (internal) a cable. Connect the cable to this connector. M.2 Solid-state drive slot (internal) Insert a solid state drive into this slot.
Install a nano-SIM card into thenano-SIM card tray. Then, insert the tray with the card into this slot Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to: https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Maintenance Key. Note: Only an authorized Lenovo service technician can access the above Web site. 3. Restart the computer. 4. When the logo is displayed, press Esc. The ThinkPad Config Information Update Utility interface is displayed.
To check what ECAs have been previously applied to the machine, use the ECA Information Read/Write function on the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key. 1. Insert the latest version of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer.
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Note: Only the ECA number is stored in the EEPROM. The machine type of the ECA is assumed to be the same as the machine type of the machine that had the ECA applied to it. 1. Insert the latest version of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer.
5. Clear the Turn on fast startup check box, and then click Save changes. To disable the built-in battery: 1. Restart your computer. When the logo screen is displayed, immediately press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu. 2. Select Config ➙ Power. The Power submenu is displayed. 3.
Applying labels to the base cover assembly Notes: • Depending on the country or region of delivery, the labels might be slightly different from the ones in the following illustration. • The new base cover assembly FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. Apply those labels when you replace the base cover assembly.
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• Do not make the M.2 solid-state drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the M.2 solid-state drive on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks. Removal steps of the M.2 2280 solid-state drive and its bracket (if any) •...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Note: If the M.2 solid-state drive thermal pad is damaged during replacement, remove the M.2 solid-state drive thermal pad as below and apply a new one on the system board. 1030 Wireless WAN card, bracket, and thermal pad (for selected models) For access, remove this FRU: •...
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• Type 2 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2.3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that you connect the cables with different colors to the corresponding connectors on the card according to the illustrations above: the orange cable to the connector labeled ORANGE, the blue cable to the connector labeled BLUE, the white and grey cable to the connector labeled WHITE GREY, and the black and grey cable to the connector labeled BLACK GREY.
1040 Built-in battery DANGER Use only the Lenovo authorized battery specified for the computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Important notice 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.
• “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 60 Removal steps Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M1.98 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver (1.85 kgf-cm) 1060 Thermal fan assembly For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 60 Removal steps of the thermal fan assembly ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
When installing: • Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. • Do not press the top of the fan cover and the fan hub. • Before you attach the fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, on the part marked as shown in the following illustrations.
Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M1.98 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1080 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 60 Removal steps of the speaker assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color...
1090 Coin-cell battery DANGER Use only the Lenovo authorized battery specified for the computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 60 • “1040 Built-in battery” on page 65...
Removal steps of the smart card reader-trackpad-nfc cable When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 1110 Trackpad For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 60 • “1040 Built-in battery” on page 65 •...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M1.6 × L2.1 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (7) (1.85 kgf-cm) Notes: • A mylar might cover the trackpad, and ensure that you attach the mylar to the trackpad after replacement. • Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Installation steps of trackpad 1.
4. Remove the Jig. 1120 NFC card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 60 • “1040 Built-in battery” on page 65 ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removal steps of the NFC card 1130 Smart card reader and dummy smart card reader (for selected models) For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 60 • “1040 Built-in battery” on page 65 Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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Removal steps of the smart card reader and the dummy smart card reader(without cable) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.15 Nm M1.6 × 2.1 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) (1.0 kgf-cm) ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1140 Power board and power button with or without fingerprint reader For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 60 Removal steps of the power board and power button with or without fingerprint reader Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.98 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) M2 × 2.3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Attention: When installing: • For models with fingerprint reader, ensure that the acetate tape marked as shown is removed from the fingerprint reader connector before attaching the connector.
Removal steps of the wireless WAN antennas Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.6 × 2.6 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1160 System board Important notices for handling the system board: When handling the system board, read the following: •...
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• Be careful not to drop the system board on a bench top that has a hard surface, such as metal, wood, or composite. • Avoid rough handling of any kind. • At every point in the process, be sure not to drop or stack the system board. •...
When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 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. 1180 Keyboard assembly For access, remove these FRUs: •...
Removal steps of the LCD bezel sheet and LCD bezel When installing: Ensure that all the latches are attached firmly. Notes: • After the LCD bezel sheet is removed , it cannot be used anymore. A new LCD bezel sheet is required for replacement.
Removal steps of the LCD hinges Table 10. Screw specification Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) Black 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) 2030 LCD panel and elastic adhesive tapes For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
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2. Turn over the LCD panel and detach the LCD cable from the LCD panel as shown. ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Installation steps of LCD panel and elastic adhesive tapes 1. Apply the tapes to the correct locations. Peel off 1/3 of the release liners from one side of the new elastic adhesive tapes. Peel off 1/3 of the release liners from the other side of the tapes. Ensure that the tapes are applied correctly as shown.
2040 LCD cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 60 • “1170 LCD unit (for selected models)” on page 79 • “2010 LCD bezel sheet and LCD bezel” on page 81 • “2020 LCD hinges” on page 82 •...
• “1170 LCD unit (for selected models)” on page 79 • “2010 LCD bezel sheet and LCD bezel” on page 81 • “2020 LCD hinges” on page 82 • “2030 LCD panel and elastic adhesive tapes” on page 83 • “2050 Camera shutter” on page 86 Removal steps of the camera-and-microphone module Removal steps of the camera-and-microphone-module cable 2070 Wireless LAN and Wireless WAN antenna assembly (for selected...
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Removal steps of the wireless LAN/WAN antenna assembly 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. ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Antenna locations • Type 1(For Wireless LAN module) • Type 2(For Wireless LAN module) Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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• Type 3(For Wireless LAN module and Wireless WAN module) ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
• Type 4(For Wireless LAN module and Wireless WAN module) Wireless LAN auxiliary antenna (black) Wireless LAN main antenna (gray) Wireless WAN main antenna (orange, for selected models) Wireless WAN auxiliary antenna (blue, for selected models) Wireless WAN MIMO 2 antenna (black and gray, for selected models) Wireless WAN MIMO 1 antenna (white and gray, for selected models) 2080 LCD cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order:...
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• “2050 Camera shutter” on page 86 • “2060 Camera-and-microphone module and cable (for selected models)” on page 86 • “2070 Wireless LAN and Wireless WAN antenna assembly (for selected models)” on page 87 ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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