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• 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.
Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to protect users and service technicians from injury. This guide addresses only those items. You should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide.
1. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. Make sure that the ESD protective devices you use have been certified (ISO 9000) as fully effective. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: • Keep the parts in protective packages until they are inserted into the product. •...
Lenovo Support Center are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone • Service training documents for Lenovo authorized service technicians are available at the following Web site. The disassembly and reassembly videos that show the FRU removal and replacement procedures are contained in the documents.
Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) This model provides the ability for a customer to configure a Lenovo solution from a web site, and have this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it is built and shipped directly to the customer. The machine label and eSupport will load these products as the 4-character MT, 4-character model and 2-character country code.
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4. Tap Product and Parts Detail. 5. On the PRODUCT AND PARTS DETAIL page, tap Parts Detail tab to view the FRU list. Note: The FRU list is a general list of components and does not contain specific model information. Chapter 2 Important service information...
This computer supports only batteries specially designed for this specific system and manufactured by Lenovo or an authorized builder. The system does not support unauthorized batteries or batteries designed for other systems. If an unauthorized battery or a battery designed for another systems is installed, the system will not charge.
3. Clear Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) by inserting a straightened paper clip into the emergency reset hole and pressing the Windows button at the same time. 4. Press the power button. If the tablet cannot be turned on, continue with the next step. 5.
• To perform a complete format, tap Fully clean the drive to start the process. The process will take several hours. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to reset your tablet to the factory default settings. Using the advanced startup options With the advanced startup options, you can change the firmware settings of the tablet, change the startup settings of the Windows operating system, start the tablet from an external device, or restore the Windows operating system from a system image.
Important: If you clear the Copy the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive. option, you will create recovery media without the recovery partition content. You still can start the tablet from the recovery media, but you might be unable to recover your tablet if the recovery partition on your tablet is damaged.
Lenovo cannot reset your password. You must take your computer to a Lenovo reseller or a Lenovo marketing representative to have the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service.
Note: For a device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad tablet computers, see the manual for that device. Numeric error codes Table 1. Numeric error codes Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0183 Checksum of the Security settings in the EFI Variable Bad CRC of Security Settings in EFI Variable.
Undetermined problems If the diagnostic tests did not identify the adapter or device that has failed, if wrong devices are installed, or if the system simply is not operating, follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate FRUs that have no defects).
CRUs, you can either install the CRU yourself or you can request that a Service Provider install the CRU according to the warranty service for your product. If you intend on installing the CRU, Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request.
Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup. Chapter 5 Locations...
Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You can find a list of CRUs for your product in this Hardware Maintenance Manual. An electronic version of this manual can be found at http://www.lenovo.com/support.
• Ensure that torque screwdrivers are calibrated correctly following country specifications. Retaining serial numbers Instructions for retaining serial numbers, MTM, UUID, or asset ID can be found from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You can find a list of CRUs for your product in this Hardware Maintenance Manual. An electronic version of this manual is available for downloading at http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Before servicing the tablet Disabling the built-in battery Before replacing any FRU, ensure that you have disabled the built-in battery. To disable the built-in battery, press the emergency-reset button in the emergency-reset hole using a straightened paper clip. Removing the SIM card If the tablet you are servicing has a SIM card installed, remove the SIM card before servicing.
Removing the SD card If the tablet you are servicing has an SD card installed, remove the SD card before servicing. To remove the SD card, disable the built-in battery first. Chapter 7 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Removing the smart card Some models are equipped with a smart card reader on the back cover. If the tablet you are servicing has a smart card installed in the smart card reader, remove the smart card before servicing. To remove the smart card, disable the built-in battery first. 1010 Back cover assembly and smart card reader This topic contains two parts: •...
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Release other hooks in numerical order as shown by using the hook-releasing tool. Note: Do not insert the hook-releasing tool into the hook hole area of the USB door as shown. Otherwise, the hook will be deformed. Release the right-bottom side of the back cover assembly first, and then release the left-bottom side. Chapter 7 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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Lift up the upper-right corner of the back cover assembly, and then slide the back cover assembly to the left-upper corner to release the back cover assembly. Disconnect the cable. Note: Do not close the connector flip before inserting the cable. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Locate the smart card reader installed on the back cover assembly. Remove the four screws that secure the smart card reader and then remove the smart card reader. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.6 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.098 Nm (1.00 kgf-cm)
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Detach the built-in battery connector. Note: Before removing any further FRU, ensure that the built-in battery connector is detached. When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. For models that are not equipped with a smart card reader: Removal steps of the back cover assembly Release the hooks around the dock connector gently using your fingers.
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Release other hooks in numerical order as shown by using the hook-releasing tool. Note: Do not insert the hook-releasing tool into the hook hole area of the USB door as shown. Otherwise, the hook will be deformed. Release the right-bottom side of the back cover assembly first, and then release the left-bottom side. Chapter 7 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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Lift up the upper-right corner of the back cover assembly, and then slide the back cover assembly to the left-upper corner to release the back cover assembly. Detach the built-in battery connector. Note: Before removing any further FRU, ensure that the built-in battery connector is detached. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Applying labels to the back cover assembly: The new back cover assembly is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. Apply those labels when you replace the back cover assembly. For the labels that are not shipped with the new back cover assembly, peel them off from the old back cover assembly, and then adhere them to the new one.
1020 Rear-facing camera For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Back cover assembly and smart card reader” on page 44 Removal steps of the rear-facing camera When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1030 Fingerprint-reader card For access, remove this FRU: •...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.098 Nm M1.6 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver (1.00 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1040 Touch-sensor cable For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Back cover assembly and smart card reader” on page 44 Chapter 7 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Removal steps of the touch-sensor cable Note: Do not close the connector flips before inserting the cable. When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 1050 Docking-support-card cable For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Back cover assembly and smart card reader” on page 44 •...
Removal steps of the digitizer cable Note: Do not close the connector flips before inserting the cable. When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 1070 Docking-support card For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Back cover assembly and smart card reader” on page 44 •...
Removal steps of the wireless WAN card Note: The wireless WAN card is only available on some models. In step , unplug the connectors by using the antenna RF connector removal tool or pick up the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them as shown. When installing: Plug the red cable into the main connector, and the blue cable into the auxiliary connector on the card.
Removal steps of the camera-card cable When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 1100 Camera card and front-facing camera For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Back cover assembly and smart card reader” on page 44 Chapter 7 Removing or replacing a FRU...
• “1090 Camera-card cable” on page 56 Removal steps of the camera card and front-facing camera Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.098 Nm M1.6 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver (1.00 kgf-cm) Detach the connector, and then turn over the camera card. Note: Do not close the connector flip before inserting the cable.
Removal steps of the built-in battery Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M1.6 × 2.0 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 0.098 Nm (1.00 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the built-in battery cable is not twisted and not subject to any tension. 1120 DC-in card with USB connector For access, remove this FRU: •...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.098 Nm M1.6 × 4.0 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) (1.00 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1130 Speakers assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Back cover assembly and smart card reader” on page 44 •...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.6 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.098 Nm (1.00 kgf-cm) Cable routing: When you install the speakers assembly, route the cable as shown in the following illustration. Ensure that the cable is not twisted and not subject to any tension. Tension could cause the cable to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken.
1140 NFC card and NFC cable For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Back cover assembly and smart card reader” on page 44 • “1090 Camera-card cable” on page 56 Removal steps of the NFC card and NFC cable Note: The NFC card and NFC cable are only available on some models. Note: Do not close the connector flips before inserting the cable.
When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 1150 System board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Back cover assembly and smart card reader” on page 44 • “1030 Fingerprint-reader card” on page 52 • “1080 Wireless WAN card ” on page 55 •...
For models that are equipped with a fingerprint reader Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.6 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.098 Nm (1.00 kgf-cm) M1.6 × 2.0 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 0.098 Nm (1.00 kgf-cm) M1.6 × 4.0 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.098 Nm (1.00 kgf-cm)
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.098 Nm M1.6 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) Silver (1.00 kgf-cm) M1.6 × 2.0 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 0.098 Nm (1.00 kgf-cm) M1.6 × 4.0 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.098 Nm (1.00 kgf-cm) Step Screw (quantity) Color...
When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. If the system board is replaced with a new one, after installing all other parts, you need to initialize the settings on the new system board. To initialize the settings on the new system board, do the following: 1.
1170 GPS-antenna cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Back cover assembly and smart card reader” on page 44 • “1040 Touch-sensor cable” on page 53 • “1050 Docking-support-card cable” on page 54 • “1080 Wireless WAN card ” on page 55 •...
Cable routing: When you install the antenna assembly, route the cables as shown in the following illustration. Ensure that the cables do not get in contact with the system board and are not subject to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken. When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly.
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Cable routing: When you install the antenna assembly, route the cables as shown in one of the following illustrations. Ensure that the cables are not twisted and not subject to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken. Note: Depending on the wireless WAN card installed, the wireless-WAN-antenna cable routing might be different as shown in the following illustrations.
• For the wireless WAN module: ME906C Wireless-WAN antenna (Main) Wireless-WAN antenna (Auxiliary) Main connector for the wireless WAN antenna cable Auxiliary connector for the wireless WAN antenna cable When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 1190 Wireless-LAN antenna assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
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Removal steps of the wireless-LAN antenna assembly Cable routing: When you install the antenna assembly, route the cables as shown in the following illustration. Ensure that the cables are not twisted and not subject to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken.
Wireless-LAN antenna (Main) Wireless-LAN antenna (Auxiliary) When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 1200 Base bracket For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Back cover assembly and smart card reader” on page 44 • “1020 Rear-facing camera” on page 52 •...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.098 Nm M1.6 × 2.0 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) (1.00 kgf-cm) 1210 DC-in-card-with-USB-connector cable and LCD module For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Back cover assembly and smart card reader” on page 44 •...
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Removal steps of the DC-in-card-with-USB-connector cable and LCD module When installing: • Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. • Ensure that the cable does not get in contact with the system board. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Abbreviation Term radio frequency RFID radio-frequency identification ring indicator registered jack SATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment subscriber identity module supervisor password TFTs thin-film transistors UEFI Unified Extensible Firmware Interface Universal Serial Bus UUID universally unique identifier video graphics array VRAM video random-access memory Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Part Number: SP40A26965 Printed in China (1P) P/N: SP40A26965 *1PSP40A26965*...