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About this manual

This manual provides service and reference information for the following Lenovo

products.

Machine

Machine type (MT)

Lenovo V480s

4971, 20167

Use this manual to troubleshoot problems.

The manual is divided into the following sections:

• The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required for

servicing computers.

• The product-specific sections include 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” on page 1 and Chapter 2 “Important service information” on page 21.

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Summary of Contents for V480s

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Page 2: ...der Appendix A Notices on page 73 Fourth Edition 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 May 2013 Copyright Lenovo 2012 2013 ...

Page 3: ...k mode 28 Sleep mode 28 Hibernation mode 29 Chapter 5 Lenovo V480s 31 Specifications 31 Status indicators 32 Fn key combinations 33 Chapter 6 FRU replacement notices 35 Screw notices 35 Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU 37 General guidelines 37 1010 Battery pack 37 1020 Bottom slot cover 38 1030 Memory modules 38 1040 Hard disk drive assembly 39 1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN 41 ...

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Page 5: ...nd safety information required for servicing computers The product specific sections include 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 Sa...

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Page 7: ...technicians and the customer s personnel are not in a hazardous position Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place away from all personnel while you are servicing the machine Keep your toolcase away from walk areas so that other people will not trip over it Do not wear loose clothing that can be trapped in the moving parts of a machine Make sure that your sleeves are fastened or rolled ...

Page 8: ... occur only when there is a complete circuit By observing the above rule you may prevent a current from passing through your body When using testers set the controls correctly and use the approved probe leads and accessories for that tester Stand on suitable rubber mats obtained locally if necessary to insulate you from grounds such as metal floor strips and machine frames Observe the special safe...

Page 9: ...k the power cord for a A third wire ground connector in good condition Use a meter to measure third wire ground continuity for 0 1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground b The power cord should be the type specified in the parts list c Insulation must not be frayed or worn 4 Check for cracked or bulging batteries 5 Remove the cover 6 Check for any obvious non Lenovo alter...

Page 10: ... ESD damage is desirable but not necessary Attach the ESD ground clip to any frame ground ground braid or green wire ground When working on a double insulated or battery operated system use an ESD common ground or reference point You can use coax or connector outside shells on these systems Use the round ground prong of the ac plug on ac operated computers Grounding requirements Electrical groundi...

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Page 27: ...ch through the product auto detect function Search by product category 3 Follow the directions on the screen and install the necessary software 4 Restart the computer if necessary Notes If you need to improve the computer performance you also could download and install the latest BIOS utility from the Support Web site Do not try to update the BIOS settings for any computer unless you have been tra...

Page 28: ...ipment 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 If the original FRU parts are non compliant the replacement parts also can be non compliant That is if the origi...

Page 29: ...FRU What to do first When you do return a 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 service technician 2 Date of service 3 Date on which the machine failed 4 Date of purchase 5 Procedure index and page number in which the failing FRU was detected 6 Failing FRU name and part number 7 Machine type m...

Page 30: ... that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on the computer If you suspect a power problem see the appropriate one of the following power supply checkouts Checking the ac power adapter on page 24 Checking operational charging on page 25 Checking the battery pack on page 25 Checking the ac power adapter You are here because the computer fails only when the ac power adapter is used If the po...

Page 31: ...ing battery power is greater than 95 To check the detailed battery status information do the following Windows 7 Launch the Power Manager program and click the Battery tab Windows 8 Press the recovery button to launch the Lenovo Solution Center program and then click Battery Open the Lenovo Settings program and then click Power Note If the battery pack becomes hot it may not be able to be charged ...

Page 32: ...If the resistance is not correct replace the battery pack If the resistance is correct replace the system board 26 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 33: ... to restore the computer settings all the data you have stored on the hard disk drive will be deleted and the computer settings will be restored to the factory default settings During the restoring process you will be given the option to save one or more files currently on the hard disk drive to other media before the data is deleted Windows 8 The preinstalled Windows recovery program enables you ...

Page 34: ...hree power management modes screen blank sleep and hibernation Screen blank mode In the following circumstances the computer goes into screen blank mode The time set on the Turn off monitor timer on the Windows 7 operating system expires To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation press any key You have pressed Fn F2 To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation press Fn F2 Sleep m...

Page 35: ...auses 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 If a hibernation time has been set on the timer and if the user does not do any operation with the keyboard the hard disk drive the parallel connector or the diskette drive within that time If the...

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Page 37: ...rms Then click Settings PC info Memory Double data rate 3 DDR3 synchronous dynamic random access memory SDRAM Storage device 2 5 inch 7 mm height or 9 5 mm height hard disk drive System performance mSATA solid sate drive on some models Note If the computer is equipped with both a hard disk drive and an mSATA solid state drive do not use the mSATA solid state drive as a bootable device The mSATA so...

Page 38: ...resents the system status indicators that show the status of the computer 5 1 2 3 4 Table 1 Status indicators Indicator Meaning 1 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 2 Numeric lock White The separate numeric keypad on the keyboard is enabl...

Page 39: ...ng When the battery charge level reaches 20 the blinking color changes to green Orange The battery discharge level is between 5 and 20 Fast blinking orange The battery charge or discharge level is 5 or less Off The battery is detached or the computer is powered off Fn key combinations The following table describes the functions of Fn key combinations Table 2 Function key combinations Key combinati...

Page 40: ...me function as the Break key on a conventional keyboard Fn PgUp Has the same function as the ScrLk key on a conventional keyboard Fn PgDn Has the same function as the Insert key on a conventional keyboard Fn up down arrow Increases or decreases the display brightness level Fn left right arrow Decreases or increases the sound volume 34 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 41: ...It recommended to use each screw only once Use a torque screwdriver if you have one Tighten screws as follows Plastic to plastic Turn an additional 90 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the plastic part Logic card to plastic Turn an additional 180 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the logic card Torque driver If you have a torque screwdriver refer to the Torque c...

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Page 43: ...oval procedure and follow any notes that pertain to replacement For information about connecting and arranging internal cables see Chapter 8 Locations on page 65 8 When replacing a FRU use the correct screw s as shown in the replacement procedure DANGER Before removing any FRU turn off the computer unplug all power cords from electrical outlets remove the battery pack and then disconnect any inter...

Page 44: ...the slot Make sure that the battery latches are in the locked position 1020 Bottom slot cover For access remove this FRU 1010 Battery pack on page 37 Removal steps of bottom slot cover Remove the screws 1 and then remove the cover 2 2 1 Step Screw quantity Color Torque 1 M2 4 7 mm flat head nylon coated 2 Black 1 85 kgf cm 1030 Memory modules For access remove these FRUs in order 38 Hardware Maint...

Page 45: ...e 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 Note If only one memory module is to be installed on the computer you are servicing the memory module must be installed in SLOT 0 a lower slot but not in SLOT 1 b upper slot a b 1040 Hard disk drive assembly For access remo...

Page 46: ...ive have the user make a backup copy of all the information on it if possible Never remove the drive while the computer is operating or in suspend mode Removal steps of hard disk drive assembly Remove the screws 1 then pull the tab in the direction shown by the arrow 2 1 1 2 Step Screw quantity Color Torque 1 M2 3 mm flat head nylon coated 2 Black 1 85 kgf cm 40 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 47: ...ve the screws 1 1 1 1 1 Step Screw quantity Color Torque 1 M3 4 mm flat head nylon coated 4 Black 4 0 kgf cm Remove the hard disk drive bracket in the direction shown by the arrow 2 2 1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access remove these FRUs in order 1010 Battery pack on page 37 1020 Bottom slot cover on page 38 Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU 41 ...

Page 48: ...h your fingers and gently unplug them in the direction of the arrows Then remove the screw 2 Step Screw quantity Color Torque 2 M2 3 mm flat head nylon coated 1 Black 1 85 kgf cm Remove the card in the direction shown by the arrow 3 When installing Plug the gray cable into the main connector and the black cable into the auxiliary connector 42 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 49: ... shock Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data Before removing the drive have the user make a backup copy of all the information on it if possible Never remove the drive while the computer is operating or in suspend mode Removal steps of mSATA solid state drive Remove the screw 1 1 Step Screw quantity Color Torque 1 M2 3 mm flat head nylon coated 1 Black 1 85 kgf cm Chapter 7...

Page 50: ...age 37 Removal steps of keyboard Remove the screws 1 1 1 1 When installing Make sure that the screws have been fastened to secure the keyboard Step Screw quantity Color Torque 1 M2 5 7 mm flat head nylon coated 3 Black 4 0 kgf cm Push hard in the direction shown by the arrows 2 to unlatch the rear edge of the keyboard 44 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 51: ...2 2 Detach the keyboard lightly in the direction shown by the arrow 3 3 Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU 45 ...

Page 52: ...er 4 and then detach the keyboard connector 4 5 5 6 When installing Make sure that the keyboard connector is attached firmly 1080 Keyboard bezel For access remove these FRUs in order 1010 Battery pack on page 37 1020 Bottom slot cover on page 38 1070 Keyboard on page 44 46 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 53: ...board bezel 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Step Screw quantity Color Torque 1 M2 5 7 mm flat head nylon coated 8 Black 4 0 kgf cm Remove the screws 2 2 2 2 2 2 Step Screw quantity Color Torque 2 M2 5 mm flat head nylon coated 5 Black 1 85 kgf cm Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU 47 ...

Page 54: ...ke sure that all the connectors are attached firmly In steps 12 release the keyboard bezel from the frame using a plastic pry tool as shown in the following illustration Then remove the keyboard bezel in the direction shown by the arrow 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 48 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 55: ...l steps of fingerprint bracket and fingerprint board Remove the screw 1 and then remove the fingerprint bracket 2 and fingerprint board 3 1 2 3 3 Step Screw quantity Color Torque 1 M2 2 mm flat head nylon coated 1 Silver 1 6 kgf cm 1100 Touch pad bracket For access remove these FRUs in order 1010 Battery pack on page 37 1020 Bottom slot cover on page 38 1070 Keyboard on page 44 1080 Keyboard bezel...

Page 56: ...rque 3 M2 3 mm flat head nylon coated 2 Black 1 85 kgf cm Remove the touch pad bracket in the direction shown by the arrow 4 4 1110 Power board For access remove these FRUs in order 1010 Battery pack on page 37 1020 Bottom slot cover on page 38 1070 Keyboard on page 44 1080 Keyboard bezel on page 46 50 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 57: ...d nylon coated 1 Black 1 85 kgf cm 1120 LED board and microphone For access remove these FRUs in order 1010 Battery pack on page 37 1020 Bottom slot cover on page 38 1070 Keyboard on page 44 1080 Keyboard bezel on page 46 Removal steps of LED board Remove the LED board in the direction shown by the arrow in the following illustration Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU 51 ...

Page 58: ... of any kind At every point in the process be sure not to drop or stack the system board If you put a system board down be sure to put it only on a padded surface such as an ESD mat or a corrugated conductive surface For access remove these FRUs in order 1010 Battery pack on page 37 1020 Bottom slot cover on page 38 1030 Memory modules on page 38 1040 Hard disk drive assembly on page 39 1050 PCI E...

Page 59: ...ing Make sure that the connector is attached firmly Detach the DC in connector 3 3 When installing Make sure that the connector is attached firmly Remove the screws 4 and then remove the system board in the direction shown by the arrow 5 Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU 53 ...

Page 60: ...ry modules on page 38 1040 Hard disk drive assembly on page 39 1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN on page 41 1060 mSATA solid state drive on page 43 1070 Keyboard on page 44 1080 Keyboard bezel on page 46 1130 System board assembly on page 52 Removal steps of backup battery DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer Any other battery could ignite or explode ...

Page 61: ...1010 Battery pack on page 37 1020 Bottom slot cover on page 38 1030 Memory modules on page 38 1040 Hard disk drive assembly on page 39 1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN on page 41 1060 mSATA solid state drive on page 43 1070 Keyboard on page 44 1080 Keyboard bezel on page 46 1130 System board assembly on page 52 Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU 55 ...

Page 62: ...teps of thermal fan assembly Detach the connector 1 1 When installing Make sure that the connector is attached firmly Loosen the screws 2 to 8 and do not remove them 2 5 3 4 6 8 7 56 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 63: ... the following illustration Either too much or too less application of grease can cause a thermal problem due to imperfect contact with a component a b 1160 Microprocessor For access remove these FRUs in order 1010 Battery pack on page 37 1020 Bottom slot cover on page 38 1030 Memory modules on page 38 1040 Hard disk drive assembly on page 39 1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN on page 41 ...

Page 64: ...shown by the arrow 1 to release the lock then remove the microprocessor 2 2 2 a b 1 When installing Place the microprocessor above the microprocessor socket and then rotate the head of the screw in the direction shown by the arrow b to secure the microprocessor 1180 I O board DC in bracket and DC in cable For access remove these FRUs in order 1010 Battery pack on page 37 1020 Bottom slot cover on ...

Page 65: ...r connector 1 Then remove the screw 2 and the DC in bracket 3 1 2 3 Step Screw quantity Color Torque 2 M2 5 mm flat head nylon coated 1 Black 1 85 kgf cm When installing Make sure that the connector is attached firmly to the I O board Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU 59 ...

Page 66: ...the I O board in the direction shown by the arrow 5 4 4 5 Step Screw quantity Color Torque 4 M2 5 mm flat head nylon coated 2 Black 1 85 kgf cm Remove the DC in cable in the direction shown by the arrow 5 6 60 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 67: ...aker assembly in the direction shown by the arrow 3 1 2 2 2 3 Step Screw quantity Color Torque 2 M2 5 2 mm flat head nylon coated 3 Black 4 0 kgf cm When installing Make sure that the connector is attached firmly 2010 LCD unit and base cover For access remove these FRUs in order 1010 Battery pack on page 37 1020 Bottom slot cover on page 38 1030 Memory modules on page 38 1040 Hard disk drive assem...

Page 68: ... 1 1 1 1 Step Screw quantity Color Torque 1 M2 5 7 mm flat head nylon coated 4 Silver 4 0 kgf cm When installing Route the antenna cables along the cable guides As you route the cables make sure that they are not subjected to any tension Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides or a wire to be broken Make sure that the LCD connector is attached firmly and make sure that you...

Page 69: ...Remove the LCD unit in the direction shown by the arrow 2 2 2 Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU 63 ...

Page 70: ...you replace a part with the Windows Certificate of Authentication COA label 3 return the old part with the label attached to the customer Otherwise you can provide the customer with a letter stating the original location of the label on the computer and the information on the label such as the part number serial number and product key The following illustration shows the correct location of each l...

Page 71: ...SB connector 2 Wireless antennas 10 Combo audio jack 3 Status indicators1 11 Fingerprint reader on some models 4 Integrated microphone 12 Touch pad on some models 5 Power jack 13 Power and battery status indicator1 6 Monitor connector 14 Power button 7 HDMI port 15 Recovery button 8 Always On USB connector 1 For the description of the indicators see Status indicators on page 32 Copyright Lenovo 20...

Page 72: ...rnet connector 2 Battery pack 7 USB 3 0 connectors 3 Battery latch spring loaded 8 Media card reader slot 4 Security keyhole 9 Speaker 5 Fan louvers 10 Bottom slot cover1 1 The memory modules hard disk drive and wireless cards are located underneath the bottom slot cover 66 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 73: ...ll on page 67 Keyboard on page 70 Miscellaneous parts on page 70 ac power adapters on page 70 Power cords on page 71 Note Each FRU is available for all types or models unless otherwise specified Overall 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 g f h 18 19 1 2 3 4 a 5 6 7 9 8 c d e 10 b Copyright Lenovo 2013 67 ...

Page 74: ...200392 11200396 8 Memory module DDRIII 1600 4 GB 11200341 11200344 11200347 11200393 11200397 9 Battery pack 6 cell 2 2 Ah 121500047 121500048 121500049 121500050 9 Battery pack 6 cell 2 8 Ah 121500052 121500053 10 SATA hard disk drive 320 G 5400 rpm 16200097 16200068 16005211 10 SATA hard disk drive 500 G 5400 rpm 16200118 16200090 16200098 16200067 10 SATA hard disk drive 750 G 5400 rpm 16200119...

Page 75: ... 2G WO BT 3G 90000482 15 LA480s MB DIS N13P GLR 1G W SBA HDMI 90001521 15 LA480s MB DIS N13P GLR 2G W SBA HDMI 90001522 15 LA480s MB W8 DIS N13P GL 1G W SBA 90001645 15 LA480s MB W8P DIS N13P GL 1G W SBA 90001646 15 LA480s MB W8 DIS N13P GL 2G W SBA 90001647 15 LA480s MB W8P DIS N13P GL 2G W SBA 90001648 15 LA480s MB W8 DIS N13P GLR 1G W SBA 90001649 15 LA480s MB W8P DIS N13P GLR 1G W SBA 90001650...

Page 76: ...et 90201196 LA480s Screw Pack 90201211 LA480s Touchpad Module Red 90000479 LA480s Touchpad Module Grey 90000480 Table 7 Parts list Cable miscellaneous parts FRU FRU no a LA480s FingerPrint Board Cable 90201193 g LA480s TouchPad Module Cable 90201191 h LA480s Power Board Cable 90201192 Note Italicized letters in parentheses are references to the exploded view in Overall on page 67 ac power adapters...

Page 77: ...6200107 3 pin adapter EPA models 36200030 36200031 36200032 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 Country or region FRU no China 145000600 145000568 145000538 Chapter 9 Parts list 71 ...

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Page 79: ...e publication Lenovo may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication at any time without notice The products described in this document are not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to persons The information contained in this document does not affect or change Len...

Page 80: ...ystem Lenovo OneKey Windows and Windows Media are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States other countries or both Other company product or service names may be the trademarks or service marks of others 74 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

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