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Safety information Safety information This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to get familiar with before you service a Lenovo G460 computer: • “General safety” on page 2. • “Electrical safety” on page 3 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 5 •...
Lenovo G460 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. Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping.
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.
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Lenovo G460 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.
Lenovo G460 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 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.
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Lenovo G460 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.
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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.
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Lenovo G460 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.
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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...
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Lenovo G460 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.
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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.
Lenovo G460 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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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.
To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, follow the steps below: 1. Go to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/. 2. Enter a serial number or select a product or use Lenovo smart downloading. 3. Select the BIOS/Driver/Applications and download. 4. Follow the directions on the screen and install the necessary software.
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. • Some computers have both a processor board and a system board. If you are instructed to replace either of them, and replacing one of them does not solve the problem, reinstall that board, and then replace the other one.
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 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: • Only certified trained personnel can service the computer. • Before replacing any FRU, read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs.
Lenovo G460 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.
To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. “Lenovo G460” on page 27. General checkout “Checking...
Lenovo G460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator or icon does not light on, 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.
In order to save application files and the initial backed up files of the system, the hard disk in a 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 Rescue System and run Restore to factory default.
Note: Passwords As many as two passwords may be needed for any Lenovo computer: the power-on password (POP) and the supervisor password (SVP). If any of these passwords has been set, a prompt for it appears on the screen whenever the computer is turned on.
Power management Note: Power management modes are not supported for APM operating system. To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, sleep (standby), and hibernation. Screen blank mode If the time set on the “Turn off monitor” timer in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off.
Lenovo G460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following occurs: • The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are stored on the hard disk. • The system is powered off. To cause the computer to enter hibernation mode, follow the steps below: •...
• “FRU replacement notices” on page 32 • “Removing and replacing an FRU” on page 33 • “Locations” on page 71 • “Parts list” on page 73 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the Lenovo G460 : Table 1. Specifications Feature Processor Core Chipset...
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Lenovo G460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 1. Specifications (continued) Feature I/O port MODEM slot Audio Video Ethernet (on the system board) PCI Express Mini Card slot ExpressCard slot Bluetooth wireless Keyboard Touch pad Integrated camera Battery AC adapter Pre-installed operating...
To enable or disable the keypad, press and hold the Fn key, and press the F8 (NumLk) key. White: System is enabled. Blinking white: System is in sleep mode. Off: System is in hibernate mode or shut down. Lenovo G460...
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Lenovo G460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 2. Status indicators (continued) Indicator Battery status Wireless status Drive in use Meaning Blinking amber: (500ms off/1s on) The remaining power of the battery is less than 5% of its capacity. Blinking amber: (100ms off/3.2s on) The battery is being charged with the remaining power between 5% and 20% of its capacity.
Stop playback of Windows Media Player. Skip to the previous track. Skip to the next track. Enable/Disable the scroll lock. Activate the system request. Activate the pause function. Activate the break function. Activate the insert function. Increase/Decrease display brightness. Increase/Decrease sound volume. Lenovo G460...
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: •...
Attention: The system board is sensitive to, and can be damaged by, electrostatic discharge. Before touching it, establish personal grounding by touching a ground point with one hand or using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959) to remove potential shock reasons. Lenovo G460...
Lenovo G460 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1010 Battery pack DANGER Only use the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Figure 1. Removal steps of battery pack Unlock the battery release lever unlocked position When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of the slot.
Lenovo G460 1020 Dummy cards For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 Figure 2. Removal steps of dummy cards Remove two dummy cards in the direction shown by arrows...
Lenovo G460 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit) compartment cover For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 Figure 3. Removal steps of HDD/Memory/CPU compartment cover Note: Loosen the screws Remove the HDD/Memory/CPU compartment cover in the direction shown by arrow , but do not remove them.
• Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is in suspend mode. Figure 4. Removal steps of hard disk drive Remove two screws to remove the hard disk drive from the slot. . Pull the tab up in the direction shown by arrows Lenovo G460...
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Lenovo G460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.6 Nm (6 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the HDD connector is attached firmly.
Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 10 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) , insert a screwdriver into the screw hole and push the , and then pull the optical drive Lenovo G460 Color Torque Black 0.6 Nm (6 kgfcm)
When installing: Make sure that the fan connector is attached firmly to the system board. Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (5) M2.0 × 3.2 mm, with spring, nylon-coated (4) Black and four spring screws Lenovo G460 Color Torque Black 0.6 Nm (6 kgfcm) 2.0~2.5 Nm ( 2 .
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Lenovo G460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 7. Removal steps of fan assembly and heat sink assembly (continued) Lift the fan assembly and heat sink assembly in the direction shown by arrow Be careful not to damage the connector. Attention: Do not handle the heat sink assembly roughly. Improper handling...
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In models with the discrete graphics chip, there is an additional thermal rubber Lenovo G460 part shown in the figure above. Either whose film to be peeled off.
Lenovo G460 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1080 CPU For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1030 Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit) compartment cover” on page 36 • “1070 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly” on page 41 Attention: CPU is extremely sensitive.
Lenovo G460 1090 PCI Express Mini Card slot cover For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 Figure 9. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card slot cover Loosen one screw , but do not remove it. Remove the PCI Express Mini Card...
Lenovo G460 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1100 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1030 Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit) compartment cover” on page 36 •...
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In models with a wireless WAN card that has two antenna connectors the red cable into the jack labeled MAIN, and the blue cable into the jack labeled AUX on the card. Lenovo G460 , and then remove Color Torque Black 0.4 Nm...
Lenovo G460 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1110 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1030 Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit) compartment cover” on page 36 Figure 11. Removal steps of keyboard...
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Lenovo G460 Figure 11. Removal steps of keyboard (continued) Lift the keyboard a little , unlock the FPC connector and then detach the connector in the direction shown by arrows When installing: Make sure that the FPC connector is attached firmly and then...
Lenovo G460 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1120 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1030 Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit) compartment cover” on page 36 • “1110 Keyboard” on page 48 Figure 12.
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Figure 12. Removal steps of keyboard bezel (continued) Remove one screw Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Lenovo G460 Color Torque Black 0.6 Nm (6 kgfcm)
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Lenovo G460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 12. Removal steps of keyboard bezel (continued) Lift the keyboard bezel a little, detach the speaker connector and the three FPC connectors in the direction shown by arrows , and then remove the keyboard bezel When installing: Make sure that the speaker connector and the three FPC connectors are attached firmly.
Turn over the keyboard bezel, remove three screws cables from the cable guides, and then remove the speakers. Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 5.7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) , release the speaker Color Black Lenovo G460 Torque 0.6 Nm (6 kgfcm)
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Lenovo G460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 13. Removal steps of speakers, power board and touch inductive panel (continued) Remove two screws Notes: The touch inductive panel is fixed on the keyboard bezel. Step and remove the power board Screw (quantity) M2.0 ×...
Note: ExpressCard slot assembly is attached to the system board. Figure 14. Removal steps of system board and ExpressCard slot assembly Unplug the LCD connector and detach two connectors in the direction shown by arrows When installing: Make sure that the connectors are attached firmly. Lenovo G460...
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Lenovo G460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 14. Removal steps of system board and ExpressCard slot assembly (continued) Remove three screws arrow When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. Step and detach a connector in the direction shown by Screw (quantity) M2.5 ×...
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Lenovo G460 Figure 14. Removal steps of system board and ExpressCard slot assembly (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 wireless radio switch as shown in...
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Lenovo G460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 14. Removal steps of system board and ExpressCard slot assembly (continued) Turn the system board over and remove two screws Step Remove the ExpressCard slot assembly in the direction shown by arrow Screw (quantity) M2.0 ×...
Lenovo G460 1150 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy cards” on page 35 • “1030 Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit) compartment cover” on page 36 •...
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Lenovo G460 Hardware Maintenance Manual When installing: • Route the antenna cables along the cable guides. 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.
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Figure 15. Removal steps of LCD unit (continued) Remove three screws Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 6 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) Remove the LCD unit in the direction shown by arrows Lenovo G460 Color Torque Silver 0.6 Nm (6 kgfcm)
Lenovo G460 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1160 Bluetooth daughter card and base cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy cards” on page 35 • “1030 Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit) compartment cover”...
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USB assembly in the direction shown by arrow When installing: Make sure that the USB connector is attached firmly. Step Screw (quantity) M2.0 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Lenovo G460 Color Torque Black 0.4 Nm (4 kgfcm)
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Lenovo G460 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 label: The following labels need to be peeled off from the old base cover, and need to be put on the new base cover.
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For some models, you also need to apply one or two FCC labels. Check the old base cover; if it has one or two FCC labels, find duplicates of them in the label kit and apply them to the new base cover. Lenovo G460...
Lenovo G460 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1170 LCD front bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy cards” on page 35 • “1030 Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit) compartment cover” on page 36 •...
• “1170 LCD front bezel” on page 66 Figure 18. Removal steps of LCD panel and hinges Remove two screws Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) , and then release the LCD panel. Lenovo G460 Color Torque Silver 0.6 Nm (6 kgfcm)
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Lenovo G460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 18. Removal steps of LCD panel and hinges (continued) Lift the LCD panel a little and detach the connector on the back of the LCD panel in the direction shown by arrow Note: The LCD circuit is attached to the LCD panel, and connected with the LCD cable by an FPC connector.
Lenovo G460 1190 Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy cards” on page 35 • “1030 Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit) compartment cover” on page 36 •...
Lenovo G460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Right-side view Microphone jack Headphone jack Optical drive USB port AC power adapter jack Bottom and Left-side view HDMI port (selected models only) ExpressCard eSATA/USB combo port (selected models only) USB port VGA port RJ-45 port...
• “Overall” on page 74 • “LCD FRUs” on page 78 • “Keyboard” on page 80 • “Miscellaneous parts” on page 82 • “AC adapters” on page 83 • “Power cords” on page 84 Notes: • Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless specific types or models are specified. Lenovo G460...
Lenovo G460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Keyboard Table 7. Parts list—Keyboard Language International English Swiss Slovenian Slovak Icelandic Belgian Four Nordic countries Hungarian Hebrew Greek Dutch Czech Japanese Brazilian Arabic German French Russian Traditional Chinese Korean Canadian English&French Latin Portuguese Thai...
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Lenovo G460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Power cords A Lenovo power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region: Table 10. Parts list—3-pin power cords Region • SSD YD-118-1+IEC53RVV+SSD-3-2B-1 1m • LINETEK PC323+RVV300/300+LS15 1m Argentina •...
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