This manual is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo products. Use this manual to troubleshoot problems effectively. Before servicing a Lenovo product, make sure to read all the information under “Safety information” on page 1 and “Important service information”...
Safety information Safety information This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to get familiar with before you service a Lenovo computer: • “General safety” on page 2 • “Electrical safety” on page 3 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 5 •...
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 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.
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 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 IdeaPad U510 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.
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 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 IdeaPad U510 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.
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 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 IdeaPad U510 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.
To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, follow the steps below: 1. Go to http://consumersupport.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. •...
Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC) is a European Union legal requirement affecting the global electronics industry. RoHS requirements must be implemented on Lenovo products placed on the market after June 2006. Products on the market before June 2006 are not required to have RoHS compliant parts.
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: •...
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 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 “Lenovo IdeaPad U510” on page 27. Note: Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. Checking operational charging...
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 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.
1. Insert the bootable Start Recovery Disc into the optical drive. 2. Start the computer. When the Lenovo logo comes up, immediately press F12; on the boot sequence menu, select the optical drive as the first boot-up device.
Windows screen is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the Windows setup. 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 (SVP).
Related service information 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 state If the time set on the “Turn off monitor” timer in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off.
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 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: 1. Open the charms, select Settings → Shut down. 2. Select Power...
• “FRU replacement notices” on page 32 • “Removing and replacing an FRU” on page 33 • “Locations” on page 64 • “Parts list” on page 67 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the Lenovo IdeaPad U510: Table 1. Specifications Feature Description Processor...
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 2. Status indicators Symbol Indicator status Meaning On (solid white) The battery has more than 20% charge. Solid amber The battery has between 5% and 20% charge. Fast blinking amber The battery has less than 5% charge.
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Fn key combinations The following table shows the function of each combination of Fn with a function key. Table 3. Fn key combinations Key combination Description Fn + Home: Activate the pause function. Fn + End: Activate the break function.
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: •...
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. Note: The illustrations used in this section are of the Lenovo U410, unless otherwise stated.
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1010 Keyboard Figure 1. Removal steps of keyboard Loosen the keyboard with a flat blade in the direction shown by arrow . Lift the keyboard a little in the direction shown by arrow...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Figure 1. Removal steps of keyboard (continued) Lift the keyboard a little , and then detach the connectors in the direction shown by arrows When installing: Make sure that the FPC connectors are attached firmly.
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1020 Battery pack For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 DANGER • Only use the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode.
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Figure 2. Removal steps of battery pack (continued) Unplug the speakers cable connector in the direction shown by arrow disconnect power board connector in the direction shown by arrows system indicator board connector in the direction shown by arrows...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 2. Removal steps of battery pack (continued) Open the back cover along the device frame with a flat blade in the direction shown by arrows and then lift the back cover in the direction shown by arrow...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Figure 2. Removal steps of battery pack (continued) Remove the battery in the direction shown by arrow When installing: • Separate the antenna from other cables. Put them in different tracks to improve signal reception. • Connect the battery last.
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1030 Dummy card Figure 3. Removal steps of dummy card Remove the dummy card in the direction shown by arrows...
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 1040 Hard disk drive For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 36 Attention: • Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to it.
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 4. Removal steps of hard disk drive (continued) Hold the SATA receptacle connector with one hand and pull the hard disk drive (secured in the metal frame) in the direction shown below to detach the connector.
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 36 Figure 6. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Figure 6. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN (continued) Remove the card in the direction shown by arrow When installing: • In models with a wireless LAN card that has two antenna connectors, plug the black cable (1st) (MAIN) into the jack labeled 1, and the white cable (2nd) (AUX) into jack labeled 2 on the card.
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1070 SSD Card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 36 Figure 7. Removal steps of SSD Card Remove the screw Remove the card in the direction shown by arrow...
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 1080 Low-frame module For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 36 • “1040 Hard disk drive” on page 41 • “1050 Optical drive” on page 43 Figure 8.
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 8. Removal steps of low-frame module (continued) Lift the Low-frame module in the direction as shown by arrow...
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 1090 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 36 • “1040 Hard disk drive” on page 41 • “1050 Optical drive” on page 43 •...
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 1110 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.
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 11. Removal steps of system board (continued) Disconnect the LCD connector in the direction shown by arrow , unplug Bluetooth connector in the direction shown by arrow When installing: Make sure that all the connectors are attached firmly.
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Figure 11. 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 combo audio jack, USB, HDMI, RJ-45 ports as shown in , and make sure that they are attached to the holes on the base cover as shown.
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1120 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 36 • “1030 Dummy card” on page 40 • “1040 Hard disk drive” on page 41 •...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Figure 12. Removal steps of LCD unit (continued) Remove the LCD unit in the direction shown by arrow...
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1130 Base cover, USB board, bluetooth card, power board and speakers For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 36 • “1030 Dummy card” on page 40 •...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Figure 13. Base cover, USB board, bluetooth card, power board and speakers (continued) Remove the bluetooth card in the direction shown by arrow Remove the screw to lift the power board in the direction shown by arrow...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 13. Base cover, USB board, bluetooth card, power board and speakers (continued) Remove four screws , and then remove the speakers in the direction shown by arrows Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × 2.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (4) Black 2.5 kgfcm...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 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.
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1140 LCD front bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 36 • “1030 Dummy card” on page 40 • “1040 Hard disk drive” on page 41 •...
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 1150 LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 36 • “1030 Dummy card” on page 40 • “1040 Hard disk drive” on page 41 •...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 15. LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges (continued) Disconnect the connector , lift the LCD panel in the direction shown by arrow When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. Remove screws and the hinges.
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 1160 Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 36 • “1030 Dummy card” on page 40 • “1040 Hard disk drive” on page 41 •...
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Locations Front view Integrated camera Computer display Wireless LAN antennas Power button Caps lock indicator Touchpad Speakers Number lock indicator Touchpad buttons Battery status indicator Power indicator...
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Bottom and Left-side view Louvers Novo button Ventilation slots RJ-45 port MINI VGA HDMI port USB 3.0 port Combo audio jack Built-in microphone...
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Parts list This section presents the following service parts: • “Overall” on page 68 • “LCD FRUs” on page 73 • “Keyboard” on page 75 • “Miscellaneous parts” on page 79 • “AC adapters” on page 80 •...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Table 4. Parts list—Overall FRU no. LCD unit (see “LCD FRUs” on page 73.) Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 75.) VITU5 Upper Case 90201873 WLAN, WiFi 1x2 BGN + WiMAX Intel 6150NX MOW M 20002484 PCIE NB HMC (LI)
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 4. Parts list—Overall (continued) FRU no. VITU5 LED Board W/Cable 90001025 ODD, 9.5mm Tray in Rambo HLDS GU70N Slim Tray DVD 25205807 Rambo ODD ODD, 9.5mm HLDS GU60N Slim Tray DVD Rambo ODD 25204158 ODD, 9.5mm PSN UJ8B2 Slim Tray DVD Rambo ODD...
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 LCD FRUs In Lenovo IdeaPad U510, there are following types of LCDs. • “15.6 -in. HD TFT”...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual 15.6-in. HD TFT Table 5. Parts list—15.6-in. HD TFT FRU no. VITU5 LCD Bezel 90201886 Panel 15.6 Glare, AUO B156XTN03.2 HD G W LED1 NB 18200449 Panel 15.6 Glare, CMI N156BGE-LB1 HD G W LED1 NB...
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Keyboard Table 6. Parts list—Keyboard Language Indian 25205608 Czechoslovakian 25205606 Bulgarian 25205607 International English 25205605 Swiss 25205604 Slovenian 25205603 Icelandic 25205602 Belgian 25205601 Four Nordic countries 25205600 Hungarian 25205599 Hebrew 25205598 Greek 25205597 Dutch 25205596 Japanese 25205595...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 6. Parts list—Keyboard (continued) Language Arabic 25205683 German 25205682 French 25205681 Russian 25205680 Traditional Chinese 25205679 Korean 25205678 Canadian English&French 25205677 (backlight) Latin 25205676 (continued) Portuguese 25205675 Thai 25205674 Turkish 25205673 Spanish 25205672...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Table 6. Parts list—Keyboard (continued) Language Indian 25205638 Czechoslovakian 25205636 Bulgarian 25205637 International English 25205635 Swiss 25205634 Slovenian 25205633 Icelandic 25205632 Belgian 25205631 Four Nordic countries 25205630 Hungarian 25205629 Hebrew 25205628 Greek 25205627 Dutch 25205626 Japanese 25205625...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 6. Parts list—Keyboard (continued) Language Arabic 25205563 German 25205562 French 25205561 Russian 25205560 Traditional Chinese 25205559 Korean 25205558 Canadian English&French 25205557 Sunrex (black) Latin 25205556 (continued) Portuguese 25205555 Thai 25205554 Turkish 25205553 Spanish...
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Power cords A Lenovo power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region: Table 9. Parts list—3-pin power cords Region 145000600 • LINETEK PC323+RVV300/300+LS15 1m Argentina 145000599 • LINETEK LS15+H03VV-F+LP39 1m...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 9. Parts list—3-pin power cords (continued) Region Brazil 145000564 • Longwell LP-46+H03VV-F+LS-18 1m Israel 145000563 • Longwell LP-41+H03VV-F+LS-18 1m 145000562 • Longwell LP-30B+SPT-2 18AWG+LS-18 1m 145000561 • Longwell LP-61L+H03VV-F+LS-18 1m Indian 145000560 •...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Table 9. Parts list—3-pin power cords (continued) Region Brazil 145000527 • VOLEX CH10S3+H03VV-F+VAC5S 1m Israel 145000526 • VOLEX SI16S3+H03VV-F+VAC5S 1m 145000525 • VOLEX M2511+HO3VV-F+VAC5S 1m Switzerland 145000524 • VOLEX MP232+H03VV-F+VAC5S 1m 145000605 • VOLEX MP5004+H03VV-F+VAC5S 1m...
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