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.
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.
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 Yoga 9i (14″, 7)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Chapter 3. Idetifying 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 Table 2. FRU (CRU) categories...
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2242 solid-state drive thermal pad* Lower case Rubber foot Screw kit Fingerprint reader cable I/O board FPC I/O board cable I/O board System board Heat sink Power adapter Power cord * for selected models Yoga 9i (14″, 7)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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.
Pry up the two ends of the rubber foot. Then, carefully remove the rubber foot. Figure 3. Remove the rubber foot Note: If the rubber foot is broken, replace it with a new one when assemble the computer. Yoga 9i (14″, 7)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement parts: Rubber foot Remove the lower case Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the rubber foot” on page 28 Step 1.
Figure 5. Remove the battery pack Screw specifications Number of screws M2 x L3.5 Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: Battery pack Remove the 2242 solid-state drive and bracket (for selected models) Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
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Figure 6. Remove the 2242 solid-state drive and bracket Screw specifications Number of screws M2 x L2.5 Note: Thermal pad is provided on the lower surface of the 2242 solid-state drive. If you replace the 2242 solid-state drive, ensure that the thermal pad is attached in place. Step 2.
Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: 2242 solid-state drive 2242 solid-state drive bracket Remove the 2280 solid-state drive (for selected models) Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
Figure 9. Disconnect the antenna cables and remove the antenna module Screw specifications Number of screws M1.6 x L2.9 Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: Antenna module Remove the speakers Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
Figure 11. Remove speakers Screw specifications Number of screws M2 x L2 Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement parts: Speaker Remove the heat sink Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
Attention: Use your fingernail to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable. Figure 12. Loosen three screws and remove the heat sink Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part:...
Figure 14. Remove the fans Screw specifications Number of screws M2 x L3.5 Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement parts: Remove the I/O board with cables Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
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“Remove the lower case” on page 29 “Remove the battery pack” on page 29 Step 1. Disconnect the I/O board FPC from the system board and the I/O board. Figure 15. Disconnect the I/O board FPC Step 2. Disconnect the I/O board cable. Figure 16.
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Remove five screws and then remove the I/O board. Screw specifications Number of screws M1.6 x L2.9 M2 x L3.5 Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement parts: I/O board I/O board FPC I/O board cable...
Remove the system board and fingerprint reader cable Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 29 “Remove the battery pack” on page 29 “Remove the 2242 solid-state drive and bracket (for selected models)” on page 30 “Remove the 2280 solid-state drive (for selected models)”...
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Step 3. Remove the fingerprint reader cable. Figure 19. Remove the fingerprint reader cable Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement part: System board Fingerprint reader cable Yoga 9i (14″, 7)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
The Golden Key U1 tool is prepared by running the U1 Update software on a FAT32-formatted USB thumb drive. Go to for detailed instructions on how to create http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/HT506954 and use a Goldern Key U1 tool. Remove the upper case (with keyboard) Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
Figure 21. Remove the upper case (with keyboard) Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: Upper case (with keyboard) Remove the LCD module Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
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Step 2. Remove seven screws and the LCD bezel. Figure 23. Remove the seven screws and the LCD bezel Screw specifications Number of screws M1.6 x L2.9 Step 3. Remove four screws and the strip frames. Figure 24. Remove four screws and the strip frames Screw specifications Number of screws M1.6 x L2.9...
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Figure 25. Pull out removable tapes and lift the LCD panel Step 5. Lift the mylar and the conductive tape. Figure 26. Lift the mylar and the conductive tape Step 6. Disconnect the EDP cable and sensor board cable. Then, remove the LCD module. Yoga 9i (14″, 7)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 27. Disconnect the EDP cable and sensor board cable and remove the LCD module Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: LCD module LCD bezel Strip cover Strip frame Remove the ToF rubber Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
Figure 28. Remove the ToF rubber Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement parts: ToF rubber Remove the microphone rubbers Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the LCD module” on page 42 Step 1.
Microphone rubber Remove the camera board and camera cable Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the LCD module” on page 42 “Remove the ToF rubber” on page 45 “Remove the microphone rubbers” on page 46 Step 1.
Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement parts: Camera board Camera cable Remove the sensor board Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the LCD module” on page 42 Step 1.
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M2 x L3 Step 2. Remove the hinge and soundbar assembly. Figure 34. Remove the hinge and soundbar assembly Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement parts: Hinge and soundbar assembly Chapter 4...