• The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Important: This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with Lenovo products. Use this manual to troubleshoot problems effectively. Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read all the information under Chapter 1 “Safety information”...
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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.
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.
• Keep the parts in protective packages until they are inserted into the product. • Avoid contact with other people. • Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on your body. • Prevent the part from touching your clothing. Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when you are wearing a wrist strap.
To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows: 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. 4. Follow the directions on the screen and install the necessary software.
Note: RoHS and non-RoHS FRU part numbers with the same fit and function are identified by the unique FRU part numbers. Lenovo plans to transit to RoHS compliance before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to meet Lenovo’s requirements and schedule in the European Union. Products sold between 2005 and 2006 might contain some RoHS compliant FRUs.
• Diskette drive damage caused by pressure on the diskette drive cover, foreign material in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with multiple labels • Damaged or bent diskette eject button • Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device •...
• If the problem persists, go to Chapter 5 “Lenovo V370” on page 31. Note: Noise from the ac power adapter does not always indicate a defect. Checking operational charging 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 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.
Supervisor password A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system information stored in the BIOS. The user must enter the SVP in order to get access to the BIOS and change the system configuration. Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be made available to the service technician, there is no service procedure to reset the password.
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If you have defined one of the following actions as the event that causes the system to go into hibernation mode, perform that action. • Closing the lid. • Pressing the power button. Also, the computer goes into hibernation mode automatically in either of the following conditions: •...
“Fn key combinations” on page 33 Specifications This topic presents the physical specifications of the computer. Note: The following specifications may contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Lenovo reserves the right to improve and/or change specifications at any time without notice. Table 1. Specifications...
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Table 2. Status indicators Indicator Meaning Caps lock White: Caps Lock mode is enabled. You can enter all alphabetic characters (A-Z) in uppercase without pressing the Shift key. To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the caps lock key (CapsLk). Numeric lock White: The separate numeric keypad on the keyboard is enabled.
Activate the system request. Activate the pause function. Activate the break function. Enable or disable the scroll lock function. Activate the insert function. Increase or decrease the display brightness level. Increase or decrease the sound volume. Chapter 5 Lenovo V370...
CRU; and (2) you may be charged for the replacement CRU if 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.
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• Torque driver If you have a torque driver, refer to the “Torque” column for each step. • Make sure that you use the correct screw. If you have a torque screwdriver, tighten all screws firmly to the torque shown in the table. Never use a screw that you removed. Use a new one. Make sure that all of the screws are tightened firmly.
CRU; and (2) you may be charged for the replacement CRU if 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.
1010 Battery pack Removal steps of battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Unlock the battery latch . Holding the battery lock lever in the unlocked position pack in the direction shown by the arrow When installing: Install the battery pack in the slot.
1030 Hard disk drive (HDD)/memory module/mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 38 Removal steps of hard disk drive/memory module/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover Note: Loosen the screws , but do not remove them.
When installing: Make sure the HDD connector is attached firmly. 1050 Memory modules For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 38 • “1030 Hard disk drive (HDD)/memory module/mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 39 Removal steps of memory modules Release the two latches on both edges of the socket at the same time in the direction shown by the arrows , and then unplug the DIMM in the direction shown by the arrow...
When installing: Insert the notched end of the memory module into the socket. Press the memory module firmly, and pivot it until it snaps into place. Make sure that it is firmly installed in the slot and does not move easily. 1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
1070 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 38 • “1030 Hard disk drive (HDD)/memory module/mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 39 Removal steps of keyboard Remove the screws When installing: Make sure the screws have been fastened to secure to keyboard. Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 ×...
Carefully lift the keyboard until you can see how it’s connected. Hold the keyboard above the computer, and then detach the connector in the direction shown by the arrows When installing: Make sure that the FPC connector is attached firmly. 1080 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Removal steps of keyboard bezel Remove the screws that secure the keyboard bezel. Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 8 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (12) Remove the screws Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (5) Hardware Maintenance Manual Torque Color Black 3.0 kgfcm...
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Detach the FPC connectors and unplug the microphone connector in the direction shown by the arrow When installing: Make sure that the connectors are attached firmly to the system board. Remove the keyboard bezel in the direction shown by the arrow Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU...
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Remove the screw and then remove the power board Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Remove the screw . Then remove the fingerprint board and fingerprint bracket Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Hardware Maintenance Manual Torque Color...
1090 System board assembly 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. •...
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Removal steps of system board Remove the screws . Unplug the LCD connector in the direction shown by the arrow speaker connector and the bluetooth connector in the direction shown by the arrows Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) When installing: Make sure that all the connectors are attached firmly.
Remove the system board in the direction shown by the arrow When installing: When attaching the system board to the base cover, adjust the placement of the wireless switch and the GPU switch as shown in jack are attached to the holes on the base cover as shown in jacks might cause a damage.
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Removal steps of LCD unit Release the antenna cables from the cable guides in the direction shown by the arrows screws Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) 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.
Remove the LCD unit in the direction shown by the arrows 1110 Fan assembly and heat sink assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 38 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 38 • “1030 Hard disk drive (HDD)/memory module/mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 39 •...
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Removal steps of fan assembly and heat sink assembly Detach the fan connector in the direction shown by the arrow When installing: Make sure that the fan connector is attached firmly to the system board. Note: Loosen the screws , but do not remove them. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Lift the fan assembly and heat sink assembly in the direction shown by the arrow Note: Be careful not to damage the connector. Attention: Do not handle the heat sink assembly roughly. Improper handling can cause distortion or deformation and imperfect contact with components. 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 application of grease can cause a thermal problem due to imperfect contact with a component.
Removal steps of CPU Rotate the head of the screw in the direction shown by the arrow When installing: Place the CPU above the CPU socket, and then rotate the head of the screw in the direction shown by arrow to secure the CPU.
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Removal steps of base cover, speakers and bluetooth daughter card Remove the screws , and then remove the speakers in the direction shown by the arrows Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Remove the bluetooth daughter card in the direction shown by the arrow Color Torque Black...
Applying labels to the base cover The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. If the Windows Certificate of Authentication label (COA) part with the label attached to the customer, or provide a letter to the customer stating what the label was originally on the system and what the label part number, serial number, and product key were.
Removal steps of LCD bezel assembly Remove the screws Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Remove the LCD front bezel in the direction shown by the arrows When installing: Make sure that all the latches are attached firmly. Then secure the bezel with the screws. 1150 LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
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• “1140 LCD front bezel” on page 56 Removal steps of LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges Remove the screws . Disconnect the integrated camera connector in the direction shown by the arrow . Then lift the LCD panel in the direction shown by the arrows Step Screw (quantity) M2 ×...
Detach the connector in the direction shown by the arrow When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. 1160 Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 38 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 38 •...
1170 Antenna assembly and LCD cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 38 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 38 • “1030 Hard disk drive (HDD)/memory module/mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 39 •...
Chapter 8. Locations This chapter presents the locations of the Lenovo V370 hardware components. Front view Integrated camera (on some models) Wireless module antennas Power button OneKey Rescue System button System status indicators : For the description of the indicator, see “Status indicators” on page 31.
Right-side view Headphone jack Microphone jack GPU switch (on some models) USB connector Bottom and left-side view USB connector HDMI port RJ-45 port Fan louvers Battery latch (spring loaded) Hardware Maintenance Manual eSATA/USB combo port VGA port ac power adapter jack Kensington slot Battery pack Battery latch (manual)
CRU; and (2) you may be charged for the replacement CRU if 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.
Overall Table 4. Parts list—Overall No. FRU (Overall) LCD unit (see “LCD FRUs” on page 66.) Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 67.) Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU no.
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Table 4. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) Upper case with touch pad and microphone Touch pad button board with cable SD dummy card LED board with cable Power board Fingerprint board System board assembly, UMA, with bluetooth, HDMI port, wireless LAN, and APS, without 3G CPU assembly, Intel I7-2620M 2.7G 4M 2c J1 PGA, dual core CPU assembly, Intel I5-2540M 2.6G 3M 2c J1 PGA, dual core CPU assembly, Intel I5-2520M 2.5G 3M 2c J1 PGA, dual core...
— ac power adapter (see “ac adapters” on page 70.) LCD FRUs In Lenovo V370 models, the type of LCD is 13.3-inch high definition (HD) TFT LCD (Table 5 “Parts list - LCD” on page 67). Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU no.
Table 5. Parts list - LCD LCD bezel with camera 13.3 HD flat LED panel, B133XW03 V0 13.3 HD flat LED panel, N133BGE-L41 13.3 HD flat LED panel, LP133WH2-TLL3 13.3 HD flat LED panel, CLAA133WB01A LCD bracket with left hinge LCD bracket with right hinge LVDS cable Integrated camera, 2M BISON BN1TU5XS2-001...
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Table 6. Parts list - Keyboard (Dafan) (continued) Language Brazilian Portuguese Bulgarian Czech C& Nordics (Danish/Finnish/Swedish/Norwegian/English) Dutch French French, English German Greek Hebrew Hungarian Icelandic Italian Japanese Korean Latin Portuguese Russian Swiss Slovenian Spanish Thai Traditional Chinese Turkish U.K. English U.S.
Table 7. Parts list - Keyboard (Chicony) (continued) Language French, English German Greek Hebrew Hungarian Icelandic Italian Japanese Korean Latin Portuguese Russian Swiss Slovenian Spanish Thai Traditional Chinese Turkish U.K. English U.S. English U.S. English (International, with a Euro symbol) Miscellaneous parts Table 8.
90 W, Chicony CPA-A090, 20 V, 4.5 A adapter (330PF) 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 (Linetek)
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Table 10. Parts list - 3-pin power cords (Linetek) (continued) Country or region Korea • LS15+H05VV-F+LP-E04A, 1 m Switzerland • LS15+H03VV-F+LP-37, 1 m Taiwan • LS15+VCTF+LP-53, 1 m U.K. • LP-61L+ H03VV-F+ LS15, 1 m • LP-30B + SPT-2 + LS15, 1 m Table 11.
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Table 11. Parts list - 3-pin power cords (Longwell) (continued) Country or region Switzerland • LP-37+H03VV-F+LS-18, 1 m Taiwan • LP-71+VCTF+LS-33, 1 m U.K. • LP-61L+H03VV-F+LS-18, 1 m • LP-30B+SPT-2 18AWG+LS-18, 1 m Table 12. Parts list - 3-pin power cords (Volex) Country or region Argentina •...
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Table 12. Parts list - 3-pin power cords (Volex) (continued) Country or region U.K. • LP-61L+H03VV-F+LS-18, 1 m • LP-30B+SPT-2 18AWG+LS-18, 1 m Table 13. Parts list - 3-pin power cords (others) Country or region • SSD YD-118-1+IEC53RVV+SSD-3-2B-1, 1 m FRU no.
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