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  • Page 1 Hardware Maintenance Manual ThinkPad L420, L421, and L520...
  • Page 2 Appendix A “Notices” on page 165. Second Edition (April 2011) © Copyright Lenovo 2011. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Checkout guide ....Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS..Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox ..FRU tests ....
  • Page 4 1180 Keyboard bezel ... . 1190 LCD unit ....2010 Top shielding assembly ..2020 System board assembly.

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to read all the information under Chapter 1 “Safety information” on page 1 and Chapter 2 “Important service information” on page 25. © Copyright Lenovo 2011 ® Notebook products.
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  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Safety Information

    • Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer. • Fan louvers on the machine help to prevent overheating of internal components. Do not obstruct fan louvers or cover them with labels or stickers. © Copyright Lenovo 2011...

  • Page 8: Electrical Safety

    Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment. 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.

  • Page 9: Safety Inspection Guide

    – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. – Send another person to get medical aid. 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.

  • Page 10: Grounding Requirements

    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. • Avoid contact with other people. •...
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  • Page 24: Laser Compliance Statement (Multilingual Translations)

    Laser compliance statement (multilingual translations) The laser compliance statements in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian Portuguese • French • German • Hebrew • Japanese • Korean • Spanish • Traditional Chinese Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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  • Page 31: Chapter 2. Important Service Information

    – “FRU identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV products” on page 27 Important: • Advise customers to contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center if they need any assistance in obtaining or installing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. Telephone numbers for Lenovo Support are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone...

  • Page 32: Strategy For Replacing A Hard Disk Drive

    MT and 3-digit model, where model = “CTO” (Example: 1829-CTO). Custom Model Variant (CMV) This is a unique configuration that has been negotiated between IBM or Lenovo and the customer. A unique 4-digit MT and 3-digit model is provided to the customer to place orders (Example: 1829-W15). A CMV is a special bid offering.

  • Page 33: Fru Identification For Cto, Cmv, And Gav Products

    • eSupport can be used to view the list of key commodities built in a particular machine serial (this is the same record found in PEW). • eSupport can be accessed at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support • To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP. Type in the model type and serial number.
  • Page 34 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 35: Chapter 3. General Checkout

    • “Checkout guide” on page 30 – “Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS” on page 30 – “Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox” on page 33 – “FRU tests” on page 33 • “Power system checkout” on page 34 The descriptions in this chapter apply to any ThinkPad model that supports the PC-Doctor diagnostics program.

  • Page 36: Checkout Guide

    • Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) • Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard • Use of an incorrect ac power adapter on laptop products The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: •...

  • Page 37: Testing The Computer

    Configuration utility for DOS. The utility is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be used to test a device that is in the docking station, even if the computer supports the docking station.
  • Page 38 Diagnostics • Run Normal Test • Run Quick Test • CPU/Coprocessor • Systemboard • Video Adapter • Serial Ports • Fixed Disks • Diskette Drives • Other Devices • Wireless LAN • Advanced Memory Tests Notes: • In the Keyboard test in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be held down for at least 2 seconds; otherwise, it cannot be sensed.

  • Page 39: Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox

    Download Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox, and follow the instructions on the screen. To run this program, do as follows: Windows 7: Click Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ System and Security ➙ Lenovo - System Health and Diagnostics. ® Windows Vista and Windows XP: Click Start ➙...

  • Page 40: Power System Checkout

    Table 1. FRU tests (continued) Applicable test Optical drive 1. Diagnostics ➙ Other Devices ➙ Optical Drive 2. Interactive Tests ➙ Optical Drive Test Memory 1. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one of them and run Diagnostics ➙ Advanced 2.

  • Page 41: Checking Operational Charging

    (20V) Note: Output voltage of pin no.2 of the ac power adapter may different from the one you are servicing. 3. If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac power adapter. 4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: •...

  • Page 42: Checking The Backup Battery

    2(+) 1(+) 3. If the voltage is less than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. Note: Recharging will take at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on. If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4.

  • Page 43: Chapter 4. Related Service Information

    Service Web site: When the latest maintenance diskette and the system program service diskette become available, they will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/support. Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set When the hard disk drive or solid state drive is replaced because of a failure, no product recovery program is on the new hard disk.

  • Page 44: Passwords

    3. Press F10 to save the Setup Utility configuration changes. Follow the instructions on the screen to begin the recovery process. 4. Select your language and click Next. 5. Read the license. If you agree with the terms and conditions, select I accept these terms and conditions and then click Next.

  • Page 45: Supervisor Password

    Attention: If the user HDP has been forgotten, check whether a master HDP has been set. If it has, it can be used for access to the hard disk drive. If no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to recover data from the hard disk drive.

  • Page 46: Power Management

    To remove a user HDP that has been forgotten, when the SVP and the master HDP are known, do the following: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to enter BIOS Setup Utility. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while HDP icon is appearing on the screen;...

  • Page 47: Hibernation Mode

    Note: Even if you do not set the low-battery alarm, the charge indicator notifies you when the battery is low, and then the computer enters the power-saving mode automatically. To cause the computer to return from sleep (standby) mode and resume operation, do one of the following: •...

  • Page 48: Numeric Error Codes

    • “Error messages” on page 44 • “No-beep symptoms” on page 44 • “LCD-related symptoms” on page 44 • “Intermittent problems” on page 45 • “Undetermined problems” on page 45 The symptom-to-FRU index in this section lists symptoms and errors and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first, in boldface type.
  • Page 49 Table 2. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error (beeps, if any) 0232 Extended RAM error— Extended RAM fails at offset nnnn. (two short beeps) 0250 System battery error—System battery is dead. (two short beeps) 0251 System CMOS checksum bad— Default configuration used.

  • Page 50: Error Messages

    Error messages Table 3. Error messages Symptom or error (beeps, if any) Bad CRC2. Enter BIOS Setup Utility, and load Setup defaults. (two short beeps) Fan error. (four short beeps, one long beep) DRAM is unplugged. (four short beeps, pause, three short beeps, pause, one short beep, pause, one short beep) DRAM is not well plugged.

  • Page 51: Intermittent Problems

    If the LCD you are servicing has two or less visible defective pixels, it should not be considered faulty. However, if the LCD has three or more visible defective pixels, it will be deemed as defective by Lenovo and it should be replaced.
  • Page 52 d. Battery pack e. Hard disk drive f. External diskette drive or optical drive g. DIMM h. Optical disk or diskette in the internal drive i. PC Cards 4. Turn on the computer. 5. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6.

  • Page 53: Copyright Lenovo

    LAN/WAN/WiMAX ready for use. status • Blinking green: Data is being transmitted. Bluetooth wireless • Green: Bluetooth wireless is on, and the radio link is ready for use. status • Blinking green: Data is being transmitted. © Copyright Lenovo 2011...
  • Page 54 Table 6. Status indicators (continued) Indicator Meaning Device access Data is being read from or written to the hard disk drive. When this indicator is on, do not put the computer into sleep (standby) mode or turn off the computer. Note: Do not move the computer while this indicator is on.

  • Page 55: Chapter 6. Fn Key Combinations

    Change the camera settings and the setting of the microphone mute button. When you press Fn+F6, the camera setting window is opened. Note: For Windows XP models, the setting of the microphone mute button cannot be changed. © Copyright Lenovo 2011...
  • Page 56 Table 7. Fn key combinations (continued) Key combination Description Fn+F7 Apply a presentation scheme directly, with no need to start Presentation Director. To disable this function and use the Fn+F7 key combination for switching a display output location, start Presentation Director, and change the settings. Note: If the computer is a Windows 7 model, it does not support presentation schemes, but the Fn+F7 combination is available for switching a display output location.
  • Page 57 Table 7. Fn key combinations (continued) Key combination Description Fn+ScrLk Enable or disable the numeric keypad. The indicator of numeric lock will be displayed on the screen. Fn+Pause Have the same function as the Break key. Fn+cursor keys These key combinations are for use with Windows Media Player. They have the following functions: •...
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  • Page 59: Chapter 7. Fru Replacement Notices

    Never use a screw that you removed. Use a new one. Make sure that all of the screws are tightened firmly. • Ensure torque screw drivers are calibrated correctly following country specifications. © Copyright Lenovo 2011...

  • Page 60: Retaining Serial Numbers

    If you replace the system board, you must restore the serial number of the system unit to its original value. Before replacing the system board, save the original serial number by doing the following: 1. Install the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later, and restart the computer.

  • Page 61: Reading Or Writing The Eca Information

    When you replace the system board, you must set the UUID on the new system board as follows: 1. Install the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later, and restart the computer.
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  • Page 63: Chapter 8. Removing And Replacing A Fru

    Important notice for replacing a battery pack: • Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox has an automatic battery diagnostic that determines if the battery pack is defective. A battery pack FRU should not be replaced unless this diagnostic shows that the battery is defective.

  • Page 64: 1020 Expresscard Blank Bezel And Media Card Blank Bezel

    Table 8. 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 the direction shown by arrow When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of the slot.
  • Page 65 Table 9. Removal steps of ExpressCard blank bezel (continued) When installing: Make sure that the bezel is correctly oriented as shown in the following figure. Table 10. Removal steps of Media Card blank bezel When you press the Media Card blank bezel , it pops out Chapter 8 Removing and replacing a FRU...

  • Page 66: 1030 Optical Drive Or Travel Cover

    Table 10. Removal steps of Media Card blank bezel (continued) When installing: Make sure that the bezel is correctly oriented as shown in the following figure. 1030 Optical drive or travel cover For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 57 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 67: 1040 Thermal Cover

    Table 11. Removal steps of optical drive or travel cover Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 8 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) 1040 Thermal cover For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 57 Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Chapter 8 Removing and replacing a FRU...

  • Page 68: 1050 Hard Disk Drive Or Solid State Drive Assembly

    Table 12. Removal steps of thermal cover Note: Loosen the screws , but do not remove them. Attention: Do not touch or apply any excessive force to the fan motor located in the slot. It might cause damage to the fan assembly or might cause the computer to malfunction. 1050 Hard disk drive or solid state drive assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
  • Page 69 Table 13. Removal steps of HDD or SSD assembly When installing: Make sure that the HDD or SSD connector is attached firmly. Chapter 8 Removing and replacing a FRU...
  • Page 70 Table 13. Removal steps of HDD or SSD assembly (continued) When installing: • Do not apply excessive force to the HDD or SSD bracket • Before installing an HDD or SSD assembly into models with an mSATA solid state drive, be sure to remove the mylar tape as shown in the following illustration.

  • Page 71: 1060 Dimm

    Table 14. Removal steps of HDD or SSD bracket (continued) Step Screw (quantity) M3 × 3.5 mm, flat-head (4) 1060 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 57 • “1040 Thermal cover” on page 61 Table 15.

  • Page 72: 1070 Fan Assembly

    Table 15. Removal steps of DIMM (continued) Note: If only one DIMM is used on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( slot), but not in SLOT-1 ( : upper slot). When installing: Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the socket. Press the DIMM firmly, and pivot it until it snaps into place.
  • Page 73 Table 16. Removal steps of fan assembly (continued) Note: Loosen the screws in order, but do not remove them. When you attach the fan, secure the screws in order. Note: Different models might have different numbers of screws in step When installing: Before you attach the fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, on the parts marked as in the following figures.

  • Page 74: 1080 Cpu

    Table 16. Removal steps of fan assembly (continued) For models with a discrete fan assembly: For models with an integrated fan assembly: 1080 CPU For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 57 • “1040 Thermal cover” on page 61 •...

  • Page 75: 1090 Sim Slot Cover

    Table 17. Removal steps of CPU (continued) 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. 1090 SIM slot cover For access, remove this FRU: •...
  • Page 76 Table 18. Removal steps of SIM slot cover (continued) Some models you are servicing might have the SIM card that the customer has installed. If the computer you are servicing has the SIM card, remove it before you start the servicing. After you finish the servicing, make sure that you insert the card back into the slot firmly.

  • Page 77: 1110 Wireless Wan Slot Cover And Pci Express Mini Card For Wireless Wan

    Table 18. Removal steps of SIM slot cover (continued) 1110 Wireless WAN slot cover and PCI Express Mini Card for wireless For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 57 Table 19. Removal steps of wireless WAN slot cover and PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN Note: Loosen the screw , but do not remove it.
  • Page 78 Table 19. Removal steps of wireless WAN slot cover and PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (continued) In steps , unplug the jacks by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in the direction of the arrows. When installing: Plug the red cable into the jack labeled MAIN, and the blue cable into the jack labeled AUX on the card.

  • Page 79: 1110 Msata Solid State Drive

    1110 mSATA solid state drive For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 57 Attention: • Do not drop the drive or apply any physical shock to it. The drive is sensitive to physical shock. Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data. •...

  • Page 80: 1120 Palm Rest Assembly With Cables

    Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) 1120 Palm rest assembly with cables For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 57 • “1030 Optical drive or travel cover” on page 60 Hardware Maintenance Manual Color Torque...
  • Page 81 Table 20. Removal steps of palm rest assembly with cables When installing: Make sure all the screws have been fastened to secure the palm rest. Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 8 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) Color Torque Black...
  • Page 82 Table 20. Removal steps of palm rest assembly with cables (continued) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 83 Table 20. Removal steps of palm rest assembly with cables (continued) When installing: Attach the palm rest so that the two small projections of the palm rest firmly fit into the guide holes of the keyboard bezel, and them press the front side of the palm rest downward until it clicks into place. Refer to the following two figures.

  • Page 84: 1130 Pci Express Mini Card For Wireless Lan

    Table 20. Removal steps of palm rest assembly with cables (continued) Note: In models with the fingerprint reader, the sensor is attached to the palm rest FRU. If the fingerprint reader is defective, you can remove the fingerprint reader by referring to step When installing: Make sure that all the cables are attached firmly to the system board.
  • Page 85 Table 21. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN (continued) Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) When installing: Plug the gray cable into the jack labeled MAIN, and the black cable into the jack labeled AUX on the card.

  • Page 86: 1140 Backup Battery

    1140 Backup battery For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 57 • “1030 Optical drive or travel cover” on page 60 • “1120 Palm rest assembly with cables” on page 74 DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode.

  • Page 87: 1160 Media Card Reader Slot Board And Media Card Reader Cable Assembly

    Table 23. Removal steps of Bluetooth daughter card Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) When installing: Make sure that the connector on bottom side of the card is attached firmly to the system board. 1160 Media Card Reader slot board and Media Card Reader cable assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
  • Page 88 Table 24. Removal steps of Media Card Reader slot board and Media Card Reader cable assembly When installing: Make sure that the Media Card Reader cable assembly is attached firmly to the system board and the Media Card Reader slot board. Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 89: 1170 Keyboard

    Table 24. Removal steps of Media Card Reader slot board and Media Card Reader cable assembly (continued) Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) 1170 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 57 •...

  • Page 90: Step Screw (Quantity)

    Table 25. Removal steps of keyboard When installing: Make sure the screw has been fastened to secure to keyboard. Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) When installing: Make sure all the connectors are attached firmly to the system board. Step Screw (quantity) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 91: 1180 Keyboard Bezel

    Table 25. Removal steps of keyboard (continued) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) M2 × 2 mm, flat-head (1) When installing: Attach the keyboard so that the keyboard edges are under the frame as shown in the following figure. To make sure that the front side of the keyboard is housed firmly, gently press the keys with your palms and slightly slide the keyboard toward you until it snaps into position.

  • Page 92: 1120 Palm Rest Assembly With Cables

    • “1170 Keyboard” on page 83 Table 26. Removal steps of keyboard bezel Note: Steps are only for ThinkPad L520 models. For ThinkPad L420 and L421 models, skip steps Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 6.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) M2 ×...

  • Page 93: 1190 Lcd Unit

    Table 26. Removal steps of keyboard bezel (continued) Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) When installing: Make sure that the connectors are attached firmly to the system board. 1190 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: Torque Color Black...
  • Page 94 • “1010 Battery pack” on page 57 • “1030 Optical drive or travel cover” on page 60 • “1110 Wireless WAN slot cover and PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN” on page 71 • “1110 mSATA solid state drive” on page 73 •...
  • Page 95 , release wireless antenna cables from the cable guides. For ThinkPad L520 models: For ThinkPad L420 and L421 models: When installing: Make sure that the cables are attached to the cable guides firmly. Attention: When 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.

  • Page 96: 2010 Top Shielding Assembly

    Table 27. Removal steps of LCD unit (continued) Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 6.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) 2010 Top shielding assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: Hardware Maintenance Manual Torque Color Black 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm)
  • Page 97 • “1010 Battery pack” on page 57 • “1030 Optical drive or travel cover” on page 60 • “1110 Wireless WAN slot cover and PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN” on page 71 • “1110 mSATA solid state drive” on page 73 •...
  • Page 98 Table 28. Removal steps of top shielding assembly (continued) For ThinkPad L420 and L421 models: Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) Hardware Maintenance Manual Torque Color Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm)

  • Page 99: 2020 System Board Assembly

    2020 System board assembly Important notices for handling the system board: When handling the system board, bear the following in mind. • The system board has an accelerometer, which can be broken by applying several thousands of G-forces. Note: Dropping a system board from a height of as little as 6 inches so that it falls flat on a hard bench can subject the accelerometer to as much as 6,000 G's of shock.
  • Page 100 Table 29. Location of major sensitive components on the system board in ThinkPad L420, L421, and L520 models The following components soldered on the top side of the system board are extremely sensitive. When you service the system board, avoid any kind of rough handling.
  • Page 101 Table 29. Location of major sensitive components on the system board in ThinkPad L420, L421, and L520 models (continued) For ThinkPad L520 models with an integrated thermal module (top side view): For ThinkPad L520 models with an integrated thermal module (bottom side view):...
  • Page 102 Table 29. Location of major sensitive components on the system board in ThinkPad L420, L421, and L520 models (continued) For ThinkPad L420 and L421 models with a discrete thermal module (bottom side view): For ThinkPad L520 models with a discrete thermal module (top side view):...
  • Page 103 Table 30. Removal steps of system board assembly For ThinkPad L520 models: Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) For ThinkPad L420 and L421 models: Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm...

  • Page 104: 2030 Usb Connector Board And Usb Cable Assembly

    Table 30. Removal steps of system board assembly (continued) For ThinkPad L520 models: For ThinkPad L420 and L421 models: When installing: Make sure that the connectors are attached firmly to the system board. 2030 USB connector board and USB cable assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
  • Page 105 • “1050 Hard disk drive or solid state drive assembly” on page 62 • “1110 Wireless WAN slot cover and PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN” on page 71 • “1110 mSATA solid state drive” on page 73 • “1120 Palm rest assembly with cables”...

  • Page 106: 2040 Dc-In Cable And Base Cover

    Table 31. Removal steps of USB connector board and USB cable assembly (continued) For ThinkPad L420 and L421 models: 2040 DC-in cable and base cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 57 • “1020 ExpressCard blank bezel and Media Card blank bezel” on page 58 •...
  • Page 107 Table 32. Removal steps of DC-in cable and base cover For ThinkPad L520 models: Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) For ThinkPad L420 and L421 models: Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Color...
  • Page 108 Cable routing: Route the cable as shown in the following figures. For ThinkPad L520 models: For ThinkPad L420 and L421 models: Applying labels to the base cover The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds.

  • Page 109: 2050 Lcd Front Bezel

    For the location of each label, refer to the following figures: For ThinkPad L520 models: For ThinkPad L420 and L421 models: 2050 LCD front bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 110: 2060 Speaker Assembly

    • “1110 Wireless WAN slot cover and PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN” on page 71 • “1110 mSATA solid state drive” on page 73 • “1120 Palm rest assembly with cables” on page 74 • “1130 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 78 •...

  • Page 111: 2070 Integrated Camera

    • “1110 Wireless WAN slot cover and PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN” on page 71 • “1110 mSATA solid state drive” on page 73 • “1120 Palm rest assembly with cables” on page 74 • “1130 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 78 •...

  • Page 112: 2080 Antenna Assembly

    Table 35. Removal steps of integrated camera Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. 2080 Antenna assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 57 •...
  • Page 113 Release the antenna cables from the cable guides of the LCD rear cover assembly and from the hinges. For ThinkPad L520 models: For ThinkPad L420 and L421 models: When installing: Route the cables as shown in the following figure. When you route the cables, make sure that they are not subjected to any tension.

  • Page 114: 2090 Hinges, Lcd Panel, Lcd Cable, And Lcd Rear Cover Assembly

    Table 36. Removal steps of antenna assembly (continued) 2090 Hinges, LCD panel, LCD cable, and LCD rear cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 57 • “1110 Wireless WAN slot cover and PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN” on page 71 •...
  • Page 115 Table 37. Removal steps of hinges, LCD panel, LCD cable, and LCD rear cover assembly (continued) Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) For ThinkPad L420 and L421 models: Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2)
  • Page 116 Table 37. Removal steps of hinges, LCD panel, LCD cable, and LCD rear cover assembly (continued) Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Hardware Maintenance Manual Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm)
  • Page 117 Table 37. Removal steps of hinges, LCD panel, LCD cable, and LCD rear cover assembly (continued) When installing: Make sure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. Chapter 8 Removing and replacing a FRU...
  • Page 118 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 119: Chapter 9. Locations

    Chapter 9. Locations This chapter presents the locations of ThinkPad L420, L421, and L520 hardware components. Front view Integrated camera Built-in microphone Built-in stereo speakers Power switch ac power connector ThinkVantage button System status indicators Optical drive, second battery, or travel cover...

  • Page 120: Rear View

    Rear view Combo audio jack DisplayPort connector eSATA/USB combo connector RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector : In some models, the security keyhole is located on the right side of the computer. Bottom view Battery pack Battery pack latch Docking connector (for some models) Thermal slot cover : The DIMM, hard disk drive, and thermal module are located underneath the thermal slot cover.

  • Page 121: Chapter 10. Parts List

    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. You may find a list of CRUs in the publications that ship with your product or at http://www.lenovo.com/CRUs. You may be required to return the defective part that is replaced by the CRU.

  • Page 122: Overall

    Overall Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 123 Table 38. Parts list—Overall No. FRU (Overall) LCD unit (see “LCD FRUs” on page 144.) Keyboard bezel assembly for 14W Keyboard bezel assembly for 15W Top shielding assembly for 14W Dock Top shielding assembly for 15W Dock 1-GB DDR3-1333 SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC3-10600) card •...
  • Page 124 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) 4-GB DDR3-1333 SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC3-10600) card • 7826-CTO, 39x, 3Ax, 3Bx • 7827-CTO, 5Rx, 45x, 46x, 4Cx, 4Hx, 4Kx, 4Mx, 4Px, 4Qx, 4Rx, 4Sx, 4Tx, 4Ux, 4Vx, 4Wx, 4Xx, 4Yx, 4Zx, 52x, 53x, 54x, 33x •...
  • Page 125 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) Battery pack, 4 cell Li-ion (2.2 Ah) • 7826-CTO, 34x, 3Fx, 3Gx • 7827-CTO, 5Mx, 5Nx, 5Px • 7829-CTO • 7853-CTO • 7854-CTO, 48x • 7856-CTO • 5015-CTO, 3Cx, 34x • 5016-CTO, 5Px •...
  • Page 126 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) Battery pack, 6 cell Li-ion (2.2 Ah) • 7826-CTO, 3Px, 3Hx, 3Jx, 3Kx, 3Lx, 3Mx, 3Nx, 3Qx • 7827-CTO, 4Cx, 4Dx, 4Ex, 4Fx, 5Ax, 5Bx • 7829-CTO • 7853-CTO • 7854-CTO, 4Nx, 4Px, 4Qx, 4Rx, 4Sx, 4Tx, 39x, 3Ax, 3Bx, 3Cx, 3Dx, 3Ex, 3Fx, 3Gx, 3Hx, 3Jx, 3Kx, 3Lx, 3Mx, 3Nx, 3Px, 3Qx, 3Xx, 3Yx, 3Zx, 4Gx, 4Hx •...
  • Page 127 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) Battery pack, 6 cell Li-ion (2.6 Ah) • 7826-CTO, 3Rx, 3Sx, 3Tx, 3Ux, 3Vx, 3Wx, 3Xx, 3Yx, 32x, 33x, 35x, 36x, 37x, 38x, 39x, 3Ax, 3Bx, 3Cx, 3Dx, 3Ex • 7827-CTO, 5Jx, 4Gx, 5Hx, 5Gx, 44x, 43x, 42x, 5Kx, 5Lx, 5Qx, 5Rx, 5Sx, 5Dx, 5Ex, 5Fx, 47x, 48x, 34x, 49x, 4Ax, 4Bx, 5Tx, 4Hx, 4Jx, 4Kx, 4Lx, 4Mx, 4Nx, 4Px, 4Qx, 4Rx, 4Sx, 4Tx, 4Ux, 4Vx, 4Wx, 4Xx, 4Yx, 4Zx, 52x, 53x, 54x, 55x, 56x, 57x, 58x, 59x, 5Cx, 33x, 32x, 22x •...
  • Page 128 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) Battery pack, 6 cell Li-ion (2.6 Ah) • 7826-CTO, 3Rx, 3Sx, 3Tx, 3Ux, 3Vx, 3Wx, 3Xx, 3Yx, 32x, 33x, 35x, 36x, 37x, 38x, 39x, 3Ax, 3Bx, 3Cx, 3Dx, 3Ex • 7827-CTO, 5Jx, 4Gx, 5Hx, 5Gx, 44x, 43x, 42x, 5Kx, 5Lx, 5Qx, 5Rx, 5Sx, 5Dx, 5Ex, 5Fx, 47x, 48x, 34x, 49x, 4Ax, 4Bx, 5Tx, 4Hx, 4Jx, 4Kx, 4Lx, 4Mx, 4Nx, 4Px, 4Qx, 4Rx, 4Sx, 4Tx, 4Ux, 4Vx, 4Wx, 4Xx, 4Yx, 4Zx, 52x, 53x, 54x, 55x, 56x, 57x, 58x, 59x, 5Cx, 33x, 32x, 22x •...
  • Page 129 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) Battery pack, 9 cell Li-ion (2.8 Ah) • 7826-CTO • 7827-CTO, 45x, 46x, 24x, 23x • 7829-CTO, 45x, 46x • 7853-CTO • 7854-CTO, 34x • 7856-CTO, 34x, 3Rx, 3Tx, 3Ux • 5015-CTO •...
  • Page 130 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) DVD-RAM/RW drive • 7826-CTO, 3Px, 3Rx, 3Hx, 3Jx, 3Kx, 3Lx, 3Mx, 3Nx, 3Qx, 3Sx, 3Tx, 3Ux, 3Vx, 3Wx, 3Xx, 3Yx, 32x, 33x, 34x, 35x, 36x, 37x, 38x, 39x, 3Ax, 3Bx, 3Cx, 3Ex, 3Fx, 3Gx •...
  • Page 131 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) DVD-RAM/RW drive • 7826-CTO, 3Px, 3Rx, 3Hx, 3Jx, 3Kx, 3Lx, 3Mx, 3Nx, 3Qx, 3Sx, 3Tx, 3Ux, 3Vx, 3Wx, 3Xx, 3Yx, 32x, 33x, 34x, 35x, 36x, 37x, 38x, 39x, 3Ax, 3Bx, 3Cx, 3Ex, 3Fx, 3Gx •...
  • Page 132 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) DVD-RAM/RW drive • 7826-CTO, 3Px, 3Rx, 3Hx, 3Jx, 3Kx, 3Lx, 3Mx, 3Nx, 3Qx, 3Sx, 3Tx, 3Ux, 3Vx, 3Wx, 3Xx, 3Yx, 32x, 33x, 34x, 35x, 36x, 37x, 38x, 39x, 3Ax, 3Bx, 3Cx, 3Ex, 3Fx, 3Gx •...
  • Page 133 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) SIM slot cover with screw Wireless LAN card slot cover with screw for 14W Wireless LAN card slot cover with screw for 15W Thermal cover with screw for 14W Dock Thermal cover with screw for 15W Dock SATA hard disk drive, 160 GB, 7,200 rpm •...
  • Page 134 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) SATA hard disk drive, 160 GB, 7,200 rpm, 7mmH • 7826-CTO • 7827-CTO • 7829-CTO • 7853-CTO • 7854-CTO • 7856-CTO • 5015-CTO • 5016-CTO • 5017-CTO • 5019-CTO • 7859-CTO • 7860-CTO SATA hard disk drive, 160 GB, 7,200 rpm, 7mmH •...
  • Page 135 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) SATA hard disk drive, 250 GB, 5,400 rpm • 7826-CTO • 7827-CTO, 5Qx, 5Sx, 52x, 53x, 55x, 56x, 58x • 7829-CTO • 7853-CTO • 7854-CTO, 3Qx, 3Tx, 3Ux, 3Vx, 3Wx, 48x, 4Jx, 4Mx, 22x •...
  • Page 136 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) OPAL SATA hard disk drive, 250 GB, 7,200 rpm • 7826-CTO • 7827-CTO • 7829-CTO • 7853-CTO • 7854-CTO • 7856-CTO • 5015-CTO • 5016-CTO • 5017-CTO • 5019-CTO • 7859-CTO • 7860-CTO OPAL SATA hard disk drive, 250 GB, 7,200 rpm •...
  • Page 137 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) SATA hard disk drive, 320 GB, 5,400 rpm • 7826-CTO, 34x • 7827-CTO, 5Jx, 5Rx, 4Lx, 5Cx • 7829-CTO, 4Yx, 49x • 7853-CTO • 7854-CTO, 4Ux, 4Vx, 3Px, 4Lx • 7856-CTO, 3Cx, 3Dx, 3Gx, 3Hx, 3Jx, 3Kx, 3Lx, 3Mx, 3Xx •...
  • Page 138 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) SATA hard disk drive, 320 GB, 7,200 rpm • 7826-CTO, 3Px, 3Rx, 3Nx, 3Qx, 3Xx, 3Yx, 3Cx, 3Dx, 3Ex • 7827-CTO, 5Hx, 44x, 43x, 5Ex, 5Fx, 48x, 34x, 49x, 4Dx, 4Ex, 4Fx, 5Tx, 4Jx, 4Nx, 4Qx, 4Rx, 4Sx, 4Vx, 4Wx, 4Yx, 4Zx, 54x, 57x, 5Ax, 5Bx, 33x, 32x, 24x, 22x •...
  • Page 139 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) SATA hard disk drive, 320 GB, 7,200 rpm, 7mmH • 7826-CTO, 3Px, 3Rx, 3Nx, 3Qx, 3Xx, 3Yx, 3Cx, 3Dx, 3Ex • 7827-CTO, 5Hx, 44x, 43x, 5Ex, 5Fx, 48x, 34x, 49x, 4Dx, 4Ex, 4Fx, 5Tx, 4Jx, 4Nx, 4Qx, 4Rx, 4Sx, 4Vx, 4Wx, 4Yx, 4Zx, 54x, 57x, 5Ax, 5Bx, 33x, 32x, 24x, 22x •...
  • Page 140 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) SATA hard disk drive, 500 GB, 7,200 rpm • 7826-CTO, 3Hx, 3Jx, 3Kx, 3Lx, 3Mx, 3Sx, 3Tx, 3Ux, 3Vx, 3Wx, 32x, 33x, 35x, 36x, 37x, 38x, 39x, 3Ax, 3Bx, 3Fx, 3Gx • 7827-CTO, 4Gx, 5Gx, 42x, 5Kx, 5Lx, 5Mx, 5Nx, 5Px, 5Dx, 45x, 46x, 47x, 4Ax, 4Bx, 4Cx, 4Hx, 4Kx, 4Mx, 4Px, 4Ux, 4Xx, 59x •...
  • Page 141 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) SATA solid state drive, 128 GB, 2.5", 7mmH • 7826-CTO • 7827-CTO, 4Tx, 23x • 7829-CTO, 4Ax • 7853-CTO • 7854-CTO • 7856-CTO • 5015-CTO, 34x • 5016-CTO, 54x, 55x, 23x • 5017-CTO •...
  • Page 142 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) Ericsson F5521gw Wireless WAN card • 7826-CTO • 7827-CTO • 7829-CTO • 7853-CTO • 7854-CTO • 7856-CTO • 5015-CTO • 5016-CTO • 5017-CTO • 5019-CTO • 7859-CTO • 7860-CTO Ericsson F5521gw Wireless WAN card for Malaysia SKU •...
  • Page 143 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) mSATA solid state drive, 80GB • 7826-CTO, 3Px, 3Rx, 3Hx, 3Jx, 3Kx, 3Lx, 3Mx, 3Nx, 3Qx, 3Sx, 3Tx, 3Ux, 3Vx, 3Wx, 3Xx, 3Yx, 33x, 34x, 35x, 36x, 37x, 38x, 39x, 3Ax, 3Bx, 3Cx, 3Dx, 3Ex, 3Fx, 3Gx •...
  • Page 144 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II • 7826-CTO, 3Px, 3Rx, 3Hx, 3Jx, 3Kx, 3Lx, 3Mx, 3Nx, 3Qx, 3Ux, 3Vx, 3Wx, 3Xx, 3Yx, 34x, 35x, 36x, 3Cx, 3Dx, 3Ex • 7827-CTO, 5Jx, 5Hx, 5Gx, 5Kx, 5Lx, 5Mx, 5Nx, 5Px, 5Rx, 5Sx, 45x, 46x, 47x, 48x, 4Cx, 4Dx, 4Ex, 4Fx, 4Jx, 4Lx, 55x, 56x, 57x, 58x, 59x, 32x •...
  • Page 145 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250, Russia SKU • 7826-CTO • 7827-CTO • 7829-CTO • 7853-CTO • 7854-CTO • 7856-CTO • 5015-CTO • 5016-CTO • 5017-CTO • 5019-CTO • 7859-CTO • 7860-CTO Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-3.0) •...
  • Page 146 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-3.0) • 7826-CTO, 3Px, 3Rx, 3Hx, 3Jx, 3Kx, 3Lx, 3Mx, 3Nx, 3Qx, 3Sx, 3Tx, 3Ux, 3Vx, 3Wx, 3Xx, 3Yx, 32x, 33x, 34x, 35x, 36x, 37x, 38x, 39x, 3Ax, 3Bx, 3Cx, 3Dx, 3Ex, 3Fx, 3Gx •...
  • Page 147 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) CPU assembly, Intel Core i5-2410M Processor (2.30 GHz) • 7826-CTO, 3Hx, 3Lx, 3Ux, 3Vx • 7827-CTO, 49x • 7829-CTO • 7853-CTO • 7854-CTO, 4Wx, 53x, 54x, 55x, 4Vx, 4Nx, 4Px, 4Qx, 37x, 3Cx, 3Ex, 3Gx, 3Jx, 3Kx, 3Lx, 3Rx, 3Sx, 3Tx, 3Ux, 3Vx, 43x, 44x, 45x, 49x, 4Ax, 4Bx, 4Hx •...
  • Page 148 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) CPU assembly, Intel Core i7-2620M Processor (2.70 GHz) • 7826-CTO, 39x • 7827-CTO, 4Cx, 4Hx, 4Kx, 4Px, 4Qx, 4Ux, 4Vx, 5Ax • 7829-CTO, 4Wx, 4Ex, 4Fx, 4Gx, 4Hx, 4Nx, 4Px • 7853-CTO •...
  • Page 149 Table 38. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) System board assembly, HM65 14W non-docking, non-TPM, AUO4, without wireless WAN • 7826-CTO • 7827-CTO • 7829-CTO • 7853-CTO • 7854-CTO, 4Nx, 4Tx, 3Jx, 3Kx, 3Px, 3Qx • 7856-CTO, 3Kx System board assembly, HM65 + AMD 1GB 14W non-docking, TPM, AUO4, without wireless •...

  • Page 150: Lcd Frus

    (see “ac power adapters” on page 154.) LCD FRUs In ThinkPad L420, L421, and L520, there are following types of LCDs. • 14.0-inch HD LED-backlight LCD (Table 39 “Parts list—14.0-inch HD LCD” on page 146) Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU no.
  • Page 151 • 15.6-inch HD LED-backlight LCD (Table 40 “Parts list—15.6-inch HD LCD” on page 148) • 15.6-inch HDx, LED-backlight LCD (Table 41 “Parts list—15.6-inch HD+ LCD” on page 150) Chapter 10 Parts list...
  • Page 152 Table 39. Parts list—14.0-inch HD LCD No. FRU (14.0-inch HD LCD) LCD front bezel for 14W Integrated camera with microphone (1M) • 7826-CTO, 3Px, 3Rx, 3Hx, 3Jx, 3Kx, 3Lx, 3Mx, 3Nx, 3Qx, 3Sx, 3Tx, 3Ux, 3Vx, 3Wx, 3Xx, 3Yx, 32x, 33x, 35x, 36x, 37x, 38x, 39x, 3Ax, 3Bx, 3Cx, 3Dx, 3Ex, 3Fx, 3Gx •...
  • Page 153 Table 39. Parts list—14.0-inch HD LCD (continued) No. FRU (14.0-inch HD LCD) Integrated camera with microphone (1M) • 7826-CTO, 3Px, 3Rx, 3Hx, 3Jx, 3Kx, 3Lx, 3Mx, 3Nx, 3Qx, 3Sx, 3Tx, 3Ux, 3Vx, 3Wx, 3Xx, 3Yx, 32x, 33x, 35x, 36x, 37x, 38x, 39x, 3Ax, 3Bx, 3Cx, 3Dx, 3Ex, 3Fx, 3Gx •...
  • Page 154 Table 39. Parts list—14.0-inch HD LCD (continued) No. FRU (14.0-inch HD LCD) LCD module, 14.0-inch HD anti-glare • 7826-CTO, 3Px, 3Rx, 3Hx, 3Jx, 3Kx, 3Lx, 3Mx, 3Nx, 3Qx, 3Sx, 3Tx, 3Ux, 3Vx, 3Wx, 3Xx, 3Yx, 32x, 33x, 34x, 35x, 36x, 37x, 38x, 39x, 3Ax, 3Bx, 3Cx, 3Dx, 3Ex, 3Fx, 3Gx •...
  • Page 155 Table 40. Parts list—15.6-inch HD LCD (continued) No. FRU (15.6-inch HD LCD) Integrated camera with microphone (1M) • 5015-CTO, 33x, 34x • 5016-CTO, 5Px, 22x, 5Qx, 44x, 49x, 4Ax, 4Bx, 4Cx, 4Dx, 4Jx, 4Lx, 4Xx, 4Yx, 4Zx, 52x, 53x, 54x, 55x, 56x, 57x, 58x, 59x, 5Bx, 5Cx, 5Gx, 5Hx, 5Mx, 33x, 23x •...
  • Page 156 Table 40. Parts list—15.6-inch HD LCD (continued) No. FRU (15.6-inch HD LCD) LCD module, 15.6-inch HD anti-glare • 5015-CTO, 38x, 39x, 3Ax, 3Bx, 3Cx, 36x, 37x, 33x, 34x • 5016-CTO, 5Vx, 5Wx, 5Xx, 5Yx, 5Px, 5Rx, 5Tx, 22x, 43x, 5Qx, 42x, 44x, 48x, 49x, 4Ax, 4Bx, 4Cx, 4Dx, 4Jx, 4Lx, 4Xx, 4Yx, 4Zx, 52x, 53x, 54x, 55x, 56x, 57x, 58x, 59x, 5Ax, 5Bx, 5Cx, 5Dx, 5Ex, 5Fx, 5Gx, 5Hx, 5Mx, 33x, 32x, 23x •...
  • Page 157 Table 41. Parts list—15.6-inch HD+ LCD (continued) No. FRU (15.6-inch HD+ LCD) Integrated camera with microphone (1M) • 5015-CTO • 5016-CTO, 5Kx, 46x, 45x, 47x, 4Hx, 4Tx, 4Ux, 4Vx, 4Wx • 5017-CTO, 46x, 4Jx, 4Lx, 45x, 47x • 5019-CTO • 7859-CTO, 4Qx, 36x, 39x, 3Ax, 3Dx, 3Mx, 3Qx, 3Rx, 42x, 4Mx •...

  • Page 158: Keyboard

    Keyboard Table 42. Parts list—Keyboard Language Arabic Belgian Brazilian Portuguese Bulgarian Canadian French (058) Canadian French (Acnor) Czech Danish Dutch Finnish, Swedish French German Greek (U.S. English and Greek layout) Hebrew Hungarian Icelandic Italian Japanese Korean Latin American Spanish Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian...

  • Page 159: Miscellaneous Parts

    Miscellaneous parts Table 43. Parts list—Miscellaneous parts Screw kit (including nylon-coated screws): • M2 × 2 mm (silver), flat-head (1) • M2 × 3 mm (black), flat-head (43) • M2 × 5 mm (black), flat-head (48) • M2 × 6 mm (black), flat-head (2) •...

  • Page 160: Ac Power Adapters

    • Eject sheet • USB gascket LCD miscellaneous parts: • Heat spreader for camera • ThinkPad logo • Lenovo logo • Label (camera) • Label (no camera) • Label (LED) • Tape cable fix (10 × 38) • LCD latch R •...

  • Page 161: Power Cords

    Table 46. Parts list—3-pin ac power adapters 3-pin (65 W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxA, xxB, xxC, xxG, xxH, xxK, xxM, xxQ, xxT, xxV) 3-pin (65 W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxA, xxB, xxC, xxG, xxH, xxK, xxM, xxQ, xxT, xxV) 3-pin (65 W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxA, xxB, xxC, xxG, xxH, xxK, xxM, xxQ, xxT, xxV) 3-pin (90 W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxA, xxB, xxC, xxG, xxH, xxK, xxM, xxQ, xxT, xxV) 3-pin (90 W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxA, xxB, xxC, xxG, xxH, xxK, xxM, xxQ, xxT, xxV)

  • Page 162: Recovery Discs

    Table 48. Parts list—3-pin power cords (continued) Country or region Italy • models -CTO, xxG Korea • models -CTO, xxK Switzerland • models -CTO, xxG Taiwan • models -CTO, xxV U.K., China (Hong Kong S.A.R.) • models -CTO, xxB, xxG, xxH Recovery discs Windows XP Professional (32 bit) DVDs Windows XP Professional (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models:...

  • Page 163: Windows Vista Home Basic (32 Bit) Dvds

    Table 49. Parts list—Windows XP Professional (32 bit) recovery DVDs (continued) Language Korean Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Simplified Chinese Spanish Swedish Traditional Chinese Turkish US English Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) DVDs Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: •...

  • Page 164: Windows 7 Home Basic (32 Bit) Dvds

    • 7859-CTO • 7860-CTO Table 51. Parts list—Windows Vista Business (32 bit) recovery DVDs Language Japanese US English Windows 7 Home Basic (32 bit) DVDs Windows 7 Home Basic (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: •...

  • Page 165: Windows 7 Home Premium (64 Bit) Dvds

    • 5016-CTO • 5017-CTO • 5019-CTO • 7859-CTO • 7860-CTO Table 53. Parts list—Windows 7 Home Premium (32 bit) recovery DVDs Language Indian English Simplified Chinese US English Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) DVDs Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: •...

  • Page 166: Windows 7 Professional (32 Bit) Dvds

    Table 54. Parts list—Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) recovery DVDs (continued) Language Portuguese Romanian Russian Serbian-Latin Simplified Chinese Slovak Spanish Traditional Chinese Turkish US English US English disable Windows 7 Professional (32 bit) DVDs Windows 7 Professional (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: •...
  • Page 167 • 7854-CTO, 4Wx, 4Ux, 4Vx, 4Nx, 4Px, 4Qx, 4Rx, 4Sx, 4Tx, 34x, 37x, 38x, 39x, 3Ax, 3Bx, 3Cx, 3Ex, 3Fx, 3Gx, 3Hx, 3Jx, 3Lx, 3Nx, 3Px, 3Sx, 3Tx, 3Xx, 3Yx, 3Zx, 42x, 43x, 44x, 45x, 46x, 4Gx, 4Hx, 4Kx, 4Lx, 4Mx, 22x, 23x •...

  • Page 168: Windows 7 Ultimate (32 Bit) Dvds

    Windows 7 Ultimate (32 bit) DVDs Windows 7 Ultimate (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: • 7826-CTO • 7827-CTO • 7829-CTO • 7853-CTO • 7854-CTO • 7856-CTO • 5015-CTO • 5016-CTO • 5017-CTO • 5019-CTO •...

  • Page 169: Common Service Tools

    USB cable USB floppy diskette drive for maintenance diskette USB floppy diskette drive tool kit Test card for integrated Smart Card LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later Note: Download the file from the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support 03W8135...
  • Page 170 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 171: Appendix A. Notices

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.

  • Page 172: Electronic Emissions Notices

    Electronic emissions notices For electronic emission information on Class B digital devices, refer to the corresponding information in the User Guide. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries or both: Active Protection System Lenovo ThinkPad...
  • Page 174 Part Number: 0A60342_01 (1P) P/N: 0A60342_01 *0A60342_01*...

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