1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN for Checking the backup battery ..ThinkPad Edge E520 models ..1080 mSATA solid state drive for ThinkPad Edge Chapter 4.
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1190 LCD unit ....Miscellaneous parts ... . 2010 LCD bezel assembly ..ac power adapters .
Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. Important: This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with ThinkPad products. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively.
Chapter 1. Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that you need to be familiar with before you service a ThinkPad Notebook. • “General safety” on page 1 • “Electrical safety” on page 2 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 3 •...
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.
This guide addresses only those items. You should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-ThinkPad 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.
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. •...
Laser compliance statement (multilingual translations) The laser compliance statements in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian Portuguese • French • German • Hebrew • Japanese • Korean • Spanish • Traditional Chinese Chapter 1 Safety information...
Chapter 2. Important service information This chapter presents following important service information that applies to all machine types supported by this manual: • “Strategy for replacing FRUs” on page 27 – “Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive” on page 28 –...
Attention: The setup configuration on the computer you are servicing may have been customized. Running Automatic Configuration may alter the settings. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); then, when service has been completed, verify that those settings remain in effect. Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive Always try to run a low-level format before replacing a hard disk drive (HDD).
• The PEW record is the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = “CTO” (Example: 1829-CTO). • eSupport will show both the CTO and CMV machine type models (Example: 1829-CTO and 1829-W15 will be found on the eSupport site.) •...
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Using the HMM For Key Commodities (Examples - hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) Use the HMM as a back-up to PEW and eSupport to view the complete list of FRUs at the MT Model level. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
• “Power system checkout” on page 36 ® The descriptions in this chapter apply to any ThinkPad model that supports the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics program. Some descriptions might not apply to your particular computer. Before you go to the checkout guide, be sure to read the following important notes.
For some possible configurations of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run correctly. To avoid this problem, you need to initialize the computer setup by use of the ThinkPad Setup program before you run PC-Doctor. To enter the ThinkPad Setup program, do as follows: 1.
Note: The PC-Doctor for DOS CD-R/CD-RW disc supports only test of internal optical disc drives (CD-RW, CD-RW/DVD Combo, and DVD Multi drives) on ThinkPad computers. It does not support test of any optical disc drives connected through USB devices, PC cards, CardBus cards, or similar. The USB limitation only applies to testing of the device.
• In the Keyboard test in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be held down for at least 2 seconds; otherwise, it cannot be sensed. • Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the ThinkPad Notebook. If you have an external monitor attached to the computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor for DOS.
1. Diagnostics ➙ Video Adapter LCD unit 2. Interactive Tests ➙ Video Audio Enter the ThinkPad Setup program and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to Compatibility, and run Diagnostics ➙ Other Device ➙ Conexant Audio Interactive Tests ➙ Internal Speaker Speaker Note: Once Audio test is done and no sound is heard in this test, turn off and turn on the compute, and then run this test again.
• Interactive Tests ➙ Mouse Touch Pad If the Touch Pad does not work, check the configuration as specified in the ThinkPad Setup program. If the Touch Pad is disabled, select Automatic to enable it. If enabling the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following: •...
Note: Output voltage of pin no.2 of the ac power adapter may different from the one you are servicing. 3. If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac power adapter. 4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: •...
4. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 5 and 7. The resistance must be 4 to 30 K Ω. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board.
Press and hold down the F1 key, and then turn on the computer. When the logo screen is displayed or if you hear repeating beeps, release the F1 key. The ThinkPad Setup program opens. b. Use the arrow keys to select Startup ➙ Boot.
11. After you have completed the Windows setup, you might want to restore the original startup sequence. Start the ThinkPad Setup program and then press F9 to restore the default settings. Press F10 to save and exit the ThinkPad Setup program.
Supervisor password A supervisor password protects the system information stored in the ThinkPad Setup program. The user must enter the supervisor password in order to get access to the ThinkPad Setup program and change the system configuration. Attention: If the supervisor password has been forgotten and cannot be made available to the service technician, there is no service procedure to reset the password.
7. Type the current master hard disk password in the Enter Current Password field. Then, leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 8. Press F10 to save changes and exit the ThinkPad Setup program. The user hard disk password and the master hard disk password have been removed.
If no numeric code is displayed, check the narrative descriptions of symptoms. If the symptom is not described there, go to “Intermittent problems” on page 45. Note: For a device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad Notebooks, see the manual for that device.
1. Charge the battery pack. Critical low-battery error 2. Battery pack. (two short beeps) 0191 1. Run the ThinkPad Setup program, and then save System Security - Invalid Remote Change requested. current setting by pressing F10. 2. System board. 0251 1.
Lenovo will not provide replacement if the LCD is within specification as we cannot guarantee that any replacement LCD will have zero pixel defects. • This policy applies to all ThinkPad Notebooks purchased on 1 January, 2008 or later. • One pixel consists of R, G, B sub-pixels.
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2. Visually check each FRU for damage. Replace any damaged FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: a. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Printer, mouse, and other external devices c. Battery pack d. Hard disk drive e. External diskette drive or optical drive f.
Chapter 5. Status indicators This chapter presents the system status indicators that show the status of the computer. Table 6. Status indicators Indicator Meaning Caps Lock When the Caps Lock mode is enabled, the Caps Lock indicator is displayed on the screen.
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Meaning Sleep (standby) status The illuminated dot in the ThinkPad logo on the outer lid of the computer and on the palm rest works as a system status indicator: it shows whether the computer is in sleep (standby), hibernation, or normal mode.
Chapter 6. Special keys The computer comes with several special keys at the upper row of the keyboard. To use each function, directly press the desired key. The following table explains the function of each special key. Table 7. Special keys Special key Description If you mute the sound and then turn off the computer, the sound will remain muted when you...
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Table 7. Special keys (continued) Description Special key Wireless radio control Press this key to enable or disable the built-in wireless networking features. When you (F9) press this key, a list of wireless features is displayed. You can quickly change the state of each feature on the list.
This chapter presents notices related to removing and replacing parts. Read this chapter carefully before replacing any FRU. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In ThinkPad notebook computers, this problem is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that have the following characteristics: • They maintain tight connections.
If you replace the system board, you must restore the serial number of the system unit to its original value. Before replacing the system board, save the original serial number by doing the following: 1. Install the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later, and restart the computer.
When you replace the system board, you must set the UUID on the new system board by doing the following: 1. Install the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later, and restart the computer. 2. From the main menu, select 4. Assign UUID. A new UUID is created and written. If a valid UUID already exists, it will not be overwritten.
If the computer you are servicing has the SIM card, remove it before you start the servicing. To remove the SIM card, you need to remove the battery pack first. (See “1010 Battery pack” on page 56.) After you finish the servicing, make sure that you insert the card back into the slot firmly. 1010 Battery pack Important notice for replacing a battery pack: •...
When installing: Install the battery pack in the slot. Make sure that the battery latch is in the locked position. 1020 ExpressCard blank bezel Removal steps of ExpressCard blank bezel When you press the ExpressCard blank bezel , it pops out When installing: Make sure that the bezel is correctly oriented as shown in the following figure.
Note: Your models may look slightly different from the illustration above. 1030 Optical drive or travel cover For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 56 Removal steps of optical drive or travel cover Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 ×...
1040 Bottom slot cover For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 56 Removal steps of bottom slot cover Note: Loosen the screws , but do not remove them. When installing: Attach the bottom slot cover as shown in the following illustration. Chapter 8 Removing and replacing a FRU...
1050 Memory modules For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 56 • “1040 Bottom slot cover” on page 59 Removal steps of memory modules Note: If only one memory module is used on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( : lower slot), but not in SLOT-1 ( : upper slot).
1060 Hard disk drive assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 56 • “1040 Bottom slot cover” on page 59 Attention: • Do not drop the drive or apply any physical shock to it. The drive is sensitive to physical shock. Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data.
Note: Your models may look slightly different from the illustration above. When installing: Make sure the HDD is attached firmly. Removal steps of HDD bracket Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M3 × 2.8 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) 1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in order:...
• “1010 Battery pack” on page 56 • “1040 Bottom slot cover” on page 59 Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN In step , unplug the jacks by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in the direction of the arrow.
• “1040 Bottom slot cover” on page 59 Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN fro ThinkPad Edge E520 models In step , unplug the jacks by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in the direction of the arrow.
• Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all the information on it if possible. • Never remove the drive while the computer is operating or is in suspend mode. Removal steps of mSATA solid state drive for ThinkPad Edge E520 models Chapter 8...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) (1.85 kgfcm) 1090 Backup battery For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 56 • “1040 Bottom slot cover” on page 59 Removal steps of backup battery DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer.
When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. 1110 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 56 • “1040 Bottom slot cover” on page 59 Removal steps of keyboard Note: Your models may look slightly different from the illustration above. When installing: Make sure the screws have been fastened to secure the keyboard.
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Installation steps of keyboard To install the keyboard, do the following: 1. Attach the connectors. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
2. Attach the keyboard so that the keyboard edges are under the frame. 3. To make sure that the front side of the keyboard is housed firmly, gently press the keys with your thumbs and try to slide the keyboard toward you. 4.
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Removal steps of top case assembly Note: Your models may look slightly different from the illustration above. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (10) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Note: Your models may look slightly different from the illustration above. Step Screw (quantity) Color...
Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (5) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board. In step , push the top case assembly out from the frame by using a plastic pry tool as shown in the following figure.
Remove the top case assembly in the direction shown by the arrow , and then detach the connector When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board. 1130 Bluetooth daughter card For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
• “1030 Optical drive or travel cover” on page 58 • “1040 Bottom slot cover” on page 59 • “1110 Keyboard” on page 67 • “1120 Top case assembly” on page 69 Removal steps of Bluetooth daughter card Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 ×...
Removal steps of speaker assembly When installing: Attach the speaker assembly and route the cable as shown in the following figure, and make sure that the speaker connector is attached firmly. 1160 System board assembly and fan assembly Important notices for handling the system board: When handling the system board, bear the following in mind.
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“1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 62 • “1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN for ThinkPad Edge E520 models” on page 64 • “1080 mSATA solid state drive for ThinkPad Edge E520 models” on page 65 •...
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For models with an integrated thermal module Note: Your models may look slightly different from the illustration above. Chapter 8 Removing and replacing a FRU...
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Note: Your models may look slightly different from the illustration above. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3) (1.85 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board. For ThinkPad Edge E520 models Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Make sure that the cables are attached to the cable guides firmly. • Make sure that you route the cables correctly and you tape up the cables in the proper positions as shown in the following figures. For ThinkPad Edge E520 models For ThinkPad Edge E525 models Chapter 8...
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• When you route the cables, make sure that they are not subjected to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken. Removal steps of fan assembly Loosen the screws , but do not remove them.
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When installing: 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 figures. Either too much or too less application of grease can cause a thermal problem due to imperfect contact with a component. You need to peel the thin film off from the rubbers marked For models with a discrete fan assembly For models with an integrated fan assembly...
“1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 62 • “1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN for ThinkPad Edge E520 models” on page 64 • “1080 mSATA solid state drive for ThinkPad Edge E520 models” on page 65 •...
“1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 62 • “1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN for ThinkPad Edge E520 models” on page 64 • “1080 mSATA solid state drive for ThinkPad Edge E520 models” on page 65 •...
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Removal steps of base cover assembly Note: Your models may look slightly different from the illustration above. Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) (4 kgfcm) Applying labels to the base cover for ThinkPad Edge E520 models The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. If the Windows Certificate of Authentication label (COA)
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For the location of each label, refer to the following figure: Applying labels to the base cover for ThinkPad Edge E525 models The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds.
“1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 62 • “1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN for ThinkPad Edge E520 models” on page 64 • “1080 mSATA solid state drive for ThinkPad Edge E520 models” on page 65 •...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board. In step , release wireless antenna cables from the cable guides. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
“1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 62 • “1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN for ThinkPad Edge E520 models” on page 64 • “1080 mSATA solid state drive for ThinkPad Edge E520 models” on page 65 •...
“1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 62 • “1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN for ThinkPad Edge E520 models” on page 64 • “1080 mSATA solid state drive for ThinkPad Edge E520 models” on page 65 •...
“1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 62 • “1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN for ThinkPad Edge E520 models” on page 64 • “1080 mSATA solid state drive for ThinkPad Edge E520 models” on page 65 •...
When installing: Make sure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. Removal steps of hinges Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 2.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 2040 Wireless LAN antenna assembly, wireless WAN antenna assembly, and LCD rear cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
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“1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 62 • “1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN for ThinkPad Edge E520 models” on page 64 • “1080 mSATA solid state drive for ThinkPad Edge E520 models” on page 65 •...
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As you route the cables, make sure that they are not subjected to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken. For ThinkPad Edge E520 models : Wireless LAN AUX antenna (black)
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: Wireless LAN AUX antenna (black) : Wireless LAN MAIN antenna (gray) Chapter 8 Removing and replacing a FRU...
Chapter 9. Locations This chapter presents the locations of the ThinkPad Edge E520 and E525 hardware components. Front view Integrated camera Power status indicator Built-in microphones Fingerprint reader (for some models) Power switch Touch pad buttons Security keyhole Touch pad...
Rear view Sleep (standby) status indicator eSATA/USB connector Media Card Reader slot USB connectors Combo audio jack External monitor connector HDMI port RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector : For the description of the sleep (standby) status indicator, see Chapter 5 “Status indicators” on page 47. Bottom view Battery pack Bottom slot cover...
Lenovo does not receive the defective part within thirty (30) days of your receipt of the replacement CRU. See your Lenovo Limited Warranty documentation for full details. ThinkPad computers contain the following types of CRUs: – Self-service CRUs: These CRUs unplug or are held by no more than two screws. Examples of these types of CRUs include the ac power adapter, power cord, battery, and hard disk drive.
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Table 10. Parts list - Keyboard (continued) Language FRU no. 04W0874 04W0838 Canadian French (058) Canadian French (Acnor) 04W0873 04W0837 04W0880 04W0844 Czech Danish 04W0881 04W0845 Dutch 04W0891 04W0855 Finnish, Swedish 04W0898 04W0862 French 04W0883 04W0847 German 04W0884 04W0848 04W0885 04W0849 Greek (U.S.
3-pin (90 W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxA, xxB, xxG, xxH, xxK, xxM, xxQ, xxT, xxV) Power cords A ThinkPad power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region: Chapter 10...
Table 14. Parts list - 2-pin power cords FRU no. Country or region Argentina 42T5020 42T5105 • models -CTO, xxY Brazil 42T5180 42T5183 • models -CTO, xxP Canada, U.S. 42T5008 42T5093 • models -CTO, xxF, xxL, xxS, xxU Japan 42T5014 42T5099 •...
limitation, if a model came with Windows XP Professional preinstalled from the factory, but has either a Windows 7 or Windows Vista COA affixed to the system, that model is eligible only for recovery DVDs that match the operating system specified on the COA. Windows XP Professional (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: •...
Table 17. Parts list—Windows 7 Home Basic (32 bit) recovery DVDs Language CRU ID Arabic 04T2792 Brazilian Portuguese 04T2793 French 04T2796 Indian English 04T2795 Portuguese 04T2797 Russian 04T2798 Serbian-Latin 04T2800 04T2794 Simplified Chinese Spanish 04T2799 Turkish 04T2801 04T2802 US English Windows 7 Home Basic (64 bit) DVDs Windows 7 Home Basic (64 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: •...
Table 19. Parts list—Windows 7 Home Premium (32 bit) recovery DVDs Language CRU ID Indian English 04T2815 Simplified Chinese 04T2814 US English 04T2816 Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) DVDs Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: •...
Table 20. Parts list—Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) recovery DVDs (continued) Language CRU ID US English disable 04T2837 Windows 7 Professional (32 bit) DVDs Windows 7 Professional (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: •...
USB floppy diskette drive for maintenance diskette 05K9283 USB floppy diskette drive tool kit 27L3452 Test card for integrated Smart Card 42W7820 — LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later Note: Download the file from the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support Chapter 10 Parts list...
Appendix A. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used.
For electronic emission information on Class B digital devices, refer to the corresponding information in the User Guide. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries or both: Active Protection System Lenovo ThinkPad ThinkVantage TrackPoint The following terms are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies: Microsoft Windows AMD is a trademark or registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
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Part Number: 0A60536_03 Printed in China (1P) P/N: 0A60536_03 *0A60536_03*...