Power management ........25 Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ..............25 Putting your computer to sleep ......25 Shutting down the computer ......26 ideapad 720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR ... 27 Specifications ..........27 Status indicators ........... 29 Hotkeys............30 FRU replacement notices ......
About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for the following Lenovo product: ideapad 720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Use this manual to troubleshoot problems. The manual is divided into the following sections: • The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required for servicing computers.
Safety information Safety information This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to get familiar with before you service an ideapad 720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch- 13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR computer: • “General safety” on page 2 • “Electrical safety” on page 3 •...
720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual General safety Follow these rules below to ensure general safety: • Observe a good housekeeping in the area where the machines are put during and after the maintenance. • When lifting any heavy object: 1.
Safety information Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipments. Important: Use only approved tools and test equipments. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents. Many customers have rubber floor mats near their machines that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges. Do not use such kind of mat to protect yourself from electrical shock. • Find the room emergency power-off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch or electrical outlet.
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720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual • Always look carefully for possible hazards in your work area. Examples of these hazards are moist floors, nongrounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds. • Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror.
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.
720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual 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.
Safety information Safety notices: multilingual translations The safety notices in this section are provided in English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. Safety notice 1 Before the computer is powered on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and are not left loose inside the computer. Verify this by shaking the computer and listening for rattling sounds.
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720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety notice 2 DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel and cadmium. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into fire or water, or short- circuit it. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. Certaines batteries de secours contiennent du nickel et du cadmium. Ne les démontez pas, ne les rechargez pas, ne les exposez ni au feu ni à l’eau. Ne les mettez pas en court-circuit. Pour les mettre au rebut, conformez-vous à la...
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Safety information Safety notice 3 DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel. Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery pack as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. La batterie contient du nickel. Ne la démontez pas, ne l’exposez ni au feu ni à l’eau. Ne la mettez pas en court-circuit. Pour la mettre au rebut, conformez-vous à la réglementation en vigueur. Lorsque vous remplacez la batterie, veillez à n’utiliser que les modèles cités dans la liste de pièces détachées adéquate. En effet, une batterie inappropriée risque de prendre feu ou d’exploser. Akkus enthalten geringe Mengen von Nickel. Sie dürfen nicht zerlegt, wiederaufgeladen, kurzgeschlossen, oder Feuer oder Wasser ausgesetzt werden. Bei der Entsorgung die örtlichen Bestimmungen für Sondermüll beachten. Beim Ersetzen der Batterie nur Batterien des Typs verwenden, der in der Ersatzteilliste aufgeführt ist. Der Einsatz falscher Batterien kann zu Entzündung oder Explosion führen. La batteria contiene piccole quantità di nichel. Non smontarla, gettarla nel fuoco o nell’acqua né cortocircuitarla. Smaltirla secondo la normativa in vigore (DPR 915/82, successive disposizioni e disposizioni locali). Quando si sostituisce la batteria, utilizzare soltanto i tipi inseriti nell’appropriato Catalogo parti. L’impiego di una batteria non adatta potrebbe determinare l’incendio o l’esplosione della batteria stessa. Las baterías contienen pequeñas cantidades de níquel. No las desmonte, ni recargue, ni las eche al fuego o al agua ni las cortocircuite. Deséchelas tal como dispone la normativa local. Utilice sólo baterías que se encuentren en la lista de piezas al sustituir la batería. La utilización de una batería no apropiada puede...
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720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety notice 4 DANGER The lithium battery can cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Do not recharge it, remove its polarized connector, disassemble it, heat it above 100°C (212°F), incinerate it, or expose its cell contents to water. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. La pile de sauvegarde contient du lithium. Elle présente des risques d’incendie, d’explosion ou de brûlures graves. Ne la rechargez pas, ne retirez pas son connecteur polarisé et ne la démontez pas. Ne l’exposez pas à une temperature...
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Safety information Safety notice 5 If the LCD breaks and the fluid from inside the LCD gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water at least for 15 minutes. Seek medical care if any symptoms caused by the fluid are present after washing. Si le panneau d’affichage à cristaux liquides se brise et que vous recevez dans les yeux ou sur les mains une partie du fluide, rincez-les abondamment pendant au moins quinze minutes. Consultez un médecin si des symptômes persistent après le lavage. Die Leuchtstoffröhre im LCD-Bildschirm enthält Quecksilber. Bei der Entsorgung die örtlichen Bestimmungen für Sondermüll beachten. Der LCD-Bildschirm besteht aus Glas und kann zerbrechen, wenn er unsachgemäß behandelt wird oder der Computer auf den Boden fällt. Wenn der Bildschirm beschädigt ist und die darin befindliche Flüssigkeit in Kontakt mit Haut und Augen gerät, sollten die betroffenen Stellen mindestens 15 Minuten mit Wasser abgespült und bei Beschwerden anschließend ein Arzt aufgesucht werden.
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720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety notice 6 DANGER To avoid shock, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. Afin d’éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne retirez pas le cache en plastique protégeant la partie inférieure de la carte d’alimentation. Aus Sicherheitsgründen die Kunststoffabdeckung, die den unteren Teil der Spannungswandlerplatine umgibt, nicht entfernen. Per evitare scosse elettriche, non rimuovere la copertura in plastica che avvolge la parte inferiore della scheda invertitore. Para evitar descargas, no quite la cubierta de plástico que rodea la parte baja de la tarjeta invertida. Safety notice 7 DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials. Bien que le voltage des batteries principales soit peu élevé, le court-circuit ou la mise à la masse d’une batterie peut produire suffisamment de courant pour brûler des matériaux combustibles ou causer des brûlures corporelles graves. Obwohl Hauptbatterien eine niedrige Spannung haben, können sie doch bei Kurzschluß oder Erdung genug Strom abgeben, um brennbare Materialien zu...
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Safety information Safety notice 8 DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Avant de retirer une unité remplaçable en clientèle, mettez le système hors tension, débranchez tous les cordons d’alimentation des socles de prise de courant, retirez la batterie et déconnectez tous les cordons d’interface. Die Stromzufuhr muß abgeschaltet, alle Stromkabel aus der Steckdose gezogen, der Akku entfernt und alle Verbindungskabel abgenommen sein, bevor eine FRU entfernt wird. Prima di rimuovere qualsiasi FRU, spegnere il sistema, scollegare dalle prese elettriche tutti i cavi di alimentazione, rimuovere la batteria e poi scollegare i cavi di interconnessione. Antes de quitar una FRU, apague el sistema, desenchufe todos los cables de las tomas de corriente eléctrica, quite la batería y, a continuación, desconecte cualquier cable de conexión entre dispositivos.
720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of Lenovo computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Such devices are also sold separately as options. If one of these drives is installed, it is certified in the U.S.
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Safety information A CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or any other storage device installed may contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following: DANGER Emits visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. Radiação por raio laser ao abrir. Não olhe fixo no feixe de luz, não olhe diretamente por meio de instrumentos óticos e evite exposição direta com o feixe de luz.
To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, follow the steps below: 1. Go to http://support.lenovo.com. 2. Enter the serial number or select a product or use Lenovo smart downloading. 3. Select the BIOS/Driver/Applications and download.
Important service information Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: • If you are instructed to replace an FRU, but the replacement does not solve the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you continue. •...
FRU part numbers. Lenovo plans to transit to RoHS compliance well before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to support Lenovo’s requirements and schedule in the EU. Products sold in 2005 and 2006 will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs.
General checkout General checkout This chapter presents the following information: • “What to do first” on page 20 • “Power system checkout” on page 21 Before you go to the checkout, make sure to read the following important notes: Important notes: •...
720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return an FRU, you must include the following information in the parts exchange form or parts return form that you attach to it: 1. Name and phone number of servicer 2.
4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: • Replace the system board. • If the problem persists, go to “ideapad 720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch- 13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR” on page 27. Note: Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect.
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720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator or icon is not lit, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. Reinstall the battery pack. If the charge indicator or icon is still off, replace the battery pack.
Lenovo computer includes a hidden partition when it is shipped. If you need to restore the system to the point of your first boot up, just enter Lenovo OneKey Recovery System and run System Recovery.
720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual Passwords As many as three passwords may be needed for any Lenovo computer: the power-on password (POP), the hard disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password. If any of these passwords has been set, a prompt for it appears on the screen whenever the computer is turned on.
Related service information Power management Note: Power management modes are not supported for an APM operating system. To reduce power consumption, the computer has the following power management mode: sleep (standby). Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down When you have finished working with your computer, you can put it to sleep or shut it down.
720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down. To shut down your computer, do one of the following: • Move the cursor to the lower-left corner, and then select the Start button.
• “Removing and replacing an FRU” on page 32 • “Locations” on page 54 • “Parts list” on page 56 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the ideapad 720S-13IKB/ ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR: Table 1. Specifications ideapad 720S-13IKB/...
720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Status indicators The system status indicators below show the computer status: Battery/Charging status indicator Table 2. Status indicators AC power Indicator status Meaning adapter status The computer is in sleep mode or turned off; The battery has more than 20% charge.
720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual Hotkeys You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriate hotkeys. Table 3. Hotkeys Enables/disables airplane Mutes/unmutes the sound. mode. Decreases the volume level. Enables/disables camera. Increases the volume level.
This section presents notices related to removing and replacing parts. Read this section carefully before replacing any FRU. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In the Lenovo computer, this problem is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that have the following characteristics: •...
720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing and replacing an FRU This section presents exploded figures with the instructions to indicate how to remove and replace the FRU. Make sure to observe the following general rules: 1. Do not attempt to service any computer unless you have been trained and certified.
720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR 1010 Base cover Figure 1. Removal steps of base cover Remove the screws . Then remove the base cover Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 6 mm (10) Lower to Upper champagne/ 2.0+/-0.25 kgf-cm...
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720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Applying labels to the base cover The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. When you replace the base cover, you need to apply the following...
720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR 1020 Battery pack For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Base cover” on page 33 DANGER Only use the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Figure 2. Removal steps of battery pack Remove the screws , then disconnect the battery connector Step...
720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual 1030 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 33 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 35 Important: • The preinstalled WLAN module may only be replaced with a Lenovo approved module in order to comply with FCC and IC regulations. Refer to “Overall” on...
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720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Figure 3. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN (continued) Disconnect the two wireless LAN cables (black, white) , and then remove the screw Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2.5 mm (1) WLAN card to Upper Black 2.0+/-0.25kgf-cm...
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720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 3. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN (continued) Notes: The wireless LAN card has 2 cables in step The wireless LAN card in some models might have 3 cables in step When installing: •...
720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR 1040 SSD Card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 33 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 35 • “1030 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 36 Figure 4.
720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual 1050 Fan assembly and heat sink assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 33 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 35 • “1030 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 36 •...
720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR 1060 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 33 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 35 • “1030 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 36 •...
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720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 6. Removal steps of LCD unit (continued) Open the hinges , then remove the upper case from the LCD unit in the direction shown by arrow...
720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR 1070 System board Important notices for handling the system board: When handling the system board, bear the following in mind. • 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. • During the whole process, make sure not to drop or stack the system board. • If you put a system board down, make sure to put it only on a padded surface, such as an ESD mat or conductive corrugated material. For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 33 •...
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720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 7. Removal steps of system board Remove screws Disconnect the keyboard cable connector, the keyboard backlight cable connector, and the touchpad cable connector . Detach the speaker cable connector and the MIC cable connector When installing: Make sure that all the connectors are attached firmly.
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720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Figure 7. Removal steps of system board (continued) Remove the system board in the direction shown by arrow When installing: When attaching the system board to the base cover, adjust the placement of the USB, AC power adapter ports as shown in , and make sure that they are attached to the holes on the base cover as shown.
720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual 1080 Speakers For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 33 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 35 • “1030 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 36 •...
720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR 1090 Finger print board (on select models) and touchpad module For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 33 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 35 • “1030 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 36 •...
720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual 1100 LCD front bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 33 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 35 • “1030 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 36 •...
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720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Figure 10. Removal steps of LCD front bezel (continued) Remove the strip cover in the direction shown by arrow 2. Remove the LCD front bezel as shown by arrows C (ideapad 720S-13IKB/ ideapad 720S-13ARR only).
720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual 1110 LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 33 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 35 • “1030 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 36 •...
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720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Figure 11. Removal steps of LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges (continued) ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB Extract the easy-to-draw tape on left and right side of the LCD panel Remove the screw Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.6 ×...
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720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 11. Removal steps of LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges (continued) Remove the screws . Then disconnect the camera cable connector Remove the hinges, antenna assembly, and camera cable Step Screw (quantity)
720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR 1120 Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 33 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 35 • “1030 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 36 •...
720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual Locations Front view and right-side view Integrated camera Built-in microphone Computer display Wireless LAN antennas Touch pad Power Key Fingerprint reader (on select models) USB 3.0 port Combo audio jack Novo button...
720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Bottom and Left-side view Ventilation slots Speakers Type-C port USB 3.0 port Battery/Charging status indicator AC power adapter jack...
720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual Parts list This section presents the following service parts: • “Overall” on page 57 • “LCD FRUs” on page 66 • “Miscellaneous parts” on page 68 • “Screw” on page 68 • “AC adapters” on page 69 •...
720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual LCD FRUs In Lenovo ideapad 720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR, there is following type of LCD. • “13.3 -in. HD TFT”...
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720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR 13.3-in. HD TFT Table 5. Parts list—13.3-in. HD TFT No. FRU FRU no. CRU ID. LCD Bezel Mylar L 81A8 5B30P18984 LG LP133WF4 SPB1 FHDI AG S NB 5D10K81089 IV M133NWF4 R0 FHDI AG S NB...
720S-13IKB/ideapad 720S Touch-13IKB/ideapad 720S-13ARR Hardware Maintenance Manual Miscellaneous parts Table 6. Parts list—Miscellaneous parts System miscellaneous parts: • ( a ) MB EMI Shielding L 81A8 5S60P18871 Left • ( b ) MB EMI Shielding L 81A8 5S60P19052 Right •...
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