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About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for the following ThinkPad ® products. ThinkPad S230u Machine Type 3347 Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. Important: This manual is intended only for trained service technicians ...

Chapter 1. Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that you need to be familiar with before you service aThinkPad notebook computer.• “General safety” on page 1 • “Electrical safety” on page 2 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 3 • “Handling devices that are sensitive ...

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 materialthat does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents.Many customers have, near their eq...

– 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 eachmachine was designed and built, required safety items were in...

1. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. Ensure 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 produc...

Chapter 2. Important service information This chapter presents following important service information that applies to all machine types supported bythis manual:• “Strategy for replacing FRUs” on page 21 – “Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive, a solid-state drive, or an mSATA solid-state drive”...

Attention: The setup configuration on the computer you are servicing might have been customized. Running Automatic Configuration might alter the settings. Note the current configuration settings (using the ViewConfiguration option); then, when service has been completed, verify that those settings r...

Custom Model Variant (CMV) This is a unique configuration that has been negotiated between Lenovo and the customer. A unique 4-digitMT and 3-digit model is provided to the customer to place orders (Example: 1829-W15). A CMV is a specialbid offering. Therefore, it is NOT generally announced. • The MT...

To view the complete list of FRUs, do the following: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Click Parts & Accessories . 3. Provide your product information or click Launch to automatically identify your product. 4. Click Product & Parts Detail . 5. On the PRODUCT AND PARTS DETAIL page, c...

Chapter 3. General checkout This chapter presents following information:• “What to do first” on page 25 • “Checkout guide” on page 26 – “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 26 – “Quick test programs” on page 26 – “UEFI diagnostic program” on page 27 – “Bootable diagnostic programs” on page 27 • “Power s...

The following are not covered under warranty: • LCD panel cracked from the application of excessive force or from being dropped• Scratched (cosmetic) parts• Distortion, deformation, or discoloration of the cosmetic parts• Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that have been cracked or broken b...

The quick test programs are applicable on the following operating systems: • Microsoft ® Windows ® 8 • Microsoft Windows 7 • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Server ® 2003 • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 To download and install a quick test program, go to http://www.lenovo.com/diagnose and f...

1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/diagnose. 2. Click Lenovo Bootable Diagnostics . 3. Follow the instructions on the Web site to create a bootable diagnostic medium on a USB device or CD. To use the diagnostic medium you have created, do one of the following: • If you have created the bootable diagnost...

To check the ac power adapter, do the following: 1. Unplug the ac power adapter cable from the computer.2. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the ac power adapter cable. See the following illustration: Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 Ground 1 2 3 (20V) Note: Output voltage across pin 2 of the ...

• If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. • If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 30 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Chapter 4. Related service information This chapter presents following information:• “Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set” on page 31 • “Using the Windows recovery programs on the Windows 8 operating system” on page 32 • “Passwords” on page 33 • “Power management” on page 35 • ...

Attention: All the personal files and settings will be deleted after you restore the computer to the factory default settings. Ensure that the user has made a backup copy of all the data before restoring the computerto the factory default settings. To restore the computer, do the following: 1. Move ...

provide any services to reset either the user hard-disk password or the master hard-disk password, or torecover data from the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee. For how to remove the hard-disk password, see “How to remove the hard-disk password” on page 34. Sup...

Error messages Table 3. Error messages Symptom or error (beeps, if any) FRU or action, in sequence Fan error 1. Fan . 2. Thermal grease.3. System board. Thermal sensing error System board. The battery installed is not supported by this systemand will not charge. Please replace the battery with theco...

Table 5. Beep symptoms (continued) Problem Solution Five short beeps The system board has a problem. Have the computerserviced. Five short beeps, pause, five short beeps, and pause Continue to boot immediately when the error wasdetected. LCD-related symptoms Important: The TFT LCD for the notebook c...

Chapter 5. Status indicators This chapter presents the system status indicators that show the status of the computer. 2 1 3 4 Table 7. Status indicators Indicator Meaning 1 Caps Lock statusindicator When the Caps Lock mode is enabled, this indicator will be displayed on the screen.You can enter all ...

Chapter 6. Special keys The following table describes the functions of the special keys on the computer keyboard. Table 8. Special keys Special key Description Esc Press this key to open the ThinkPad Keyboard Properties window where you can toggle theF1-F12 key functionality. F1 Press this key to mu...

Rear view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 System status indicator 5 Ethernet connector 2 Combo audio jack 6 Media card reader slot 3 USB 3.0 connector 7 SIM card slot 4 HDMI connector 8 Security keyhole Bottom view 3 1 2 1 Hard disk drive or solid-state drive 3 Battery pack 2 Emergency reset hole Locating FRUs an...

Major FRUs and CRUs 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 No Description Self-service CRU Optional-serviceCRU 1 LCD unit No No 2 Speaker assembly No No 3 Keyboard bezel No No 4 Thermal fan assembly No No 5 DC-in connector No No 6 Base cover assembly No No 48 Hardware Maintenance Manual

LCD FRUs 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 No Description Self-service CRU Optional-serviceCRU 1 Button bezel No No 2 LCD panel No No 3 Integrated camera No No 4 Wireless antenna assembly No No 5 Power cable assembly No No 6 LCD rear cover assembly No No 7 LCD cable assembly No No 50 Hardware Maintenance Manual

No Description Self-service CRU Optional-serviceCRU 8 Hinge No No 9 Button board No No Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go tohttp://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup. Chapter 7 . Locations 51

Chapter 8. FRU replacement notices This chapter presents notices related to removing and replacing parts. Read this chapter carefully beforereplacing any FRU. Notes: • Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless otherwise specified.• CRU statement for customers: You can resolve some proble...

Notes: • Ensure that you use the correct screw. It is recommended to use new screws for replacements. • If you have a torque screwdriver, tighten all screws firmly to the torque specified in the screw information table for each step. • Ensure that the torque screw drivers are calibrated correctly fo...

Product ID on rear label: TTTT-MMM (Use this number when setting Serial Number) In the example, the Serial Number to be input is “1STTTTMMMSSSSSSS”. Retaining the UUID The Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is a 128-bit number uniquely assigned to your computer atproduction and stored in the EEPRO...

Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU This chapter provides instructions on how to remove or replace a FRU. CRU statement for customers: You can resolve some problems with your product with a replacement part you can install yourself, called a “CustomerReplaceable Unit” or “CRU.” Some CRUs are desi...

2 1 Remove the hard disk drive or solid-state drive with bracket from the computer 3 . 3 Removal steps of hard disk drive or solid-state drive bracket 1 1 1 1 Chapter 9 . Removing or replacing a FRU 59

Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M3 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.3+ 0.05 Nm(4.00 kgf-cm) 2 1020 Keyboard Removal steps of keyboard 1 1 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) Press the keyboard in the direction show...

5 6 7 8 9 When installing: 1. Attach the connectors firmly. 2. Attach the keyboard and ensure that the hooks on the front edge of the keyboard are under the frame. 3. When the front edge of the keyboard is housed firmly, gently press the keys with your palms and slightly slide the keyboard toward yo...

• “1020 Keyboard” on page 60 Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN In step 1 , unplug the connectors by using the removal tool antenna RF connector or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in the direction of the arrows. 1 1 2 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torq...

• “1020 Keyboard” on page 60 Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN In step 1 , unplug the connectors by using the removal tool antenna RF connector or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in the direction of the arrows. 2 1 1 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torq...

4 4 When installing: Plug the orange cable into the main connector, and the blue cable into the auxiliary connector. Removal steps of mSATA solid-state drive The computer comes with either a PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or an mSATA solid-state drive. Ifthe computer is equipped with an mSAT...

Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) 2 1050 Keyboard bezel, backup battery, and speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Hard disk drive or solid-state drive” on page 58 • “1020 Keyboard” on page 60 Removal s...

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 3 M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (7) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) 7 8 4 5 6 When installing: • Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. • When you route the cables, ensure that they are not subject to any tension. Tension could cause the c...

Important notices for replacing a battery pack: • This system 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. Ifan unauthorized battery...

• “1050 Keyboard bezel, backup battery, and speaker assembly” on page 66 • “1060 Battery pack” on page 69 Removal steps of proximity sensors 1 1 2 2 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 2 M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connectors a...

1080 Thermal fan assembly and hard disk drive or solid-state driveconnector For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Hard disk drive or solid-state drive” on page 58 • “1020 Keyboard” on page 60 • “1050 Keyboard bezel, backup battery, and speaker assembly” on page 66 • “1060 Battery pack” on p...

3 When installing: Before you attach the thermal fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams. Either too much or too less application of grease can cause a thermal problem due toimperfect contact with a component. Removal steps of hard disk drive or solid-state driv...

• “1020 Keyboard” on page 60 • “1050 Keyboard bezel, backup battery, and speaker assembly” on page 66 • “1060 Battery pack” on page 69 Removal steps of LCD unit 3 3 1 2 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 3 M2.5 × 4 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) 74 Hardware Maintenance...

7 1100 DC-in connector For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Hard disk drive or solid-state drive” on page 58 • “1020 Keyboard” on page 60 • “1050 Keyboard bezel, backup battery, and speaker assembly” on page 66 • “1060 Battery pack” on page 69 • “1090 LCD unit” on page 73 Removal steps of ...

Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 2 M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1110 System board and base cover assembly Important notices for handling the system board When handling the system board, bear the ...

c a Platform Controller Hub (PCH) b Microprocessor c Accelerometer chip for the hard disk drive Active Protection System ™ 1 1 1 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 2.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) 2 Applying labels to the base cover The new base cover FRU is sh...

The following illustration shows the location of each label. 10 11 1 2 3 4 14 15 16 1 7 18 12 13 6 5 8 7 9 2 FCC label 11 Indonesia rating label 3 GEO label 12 Taiwan NCC ID label for wireless WAN 4 Genuine Microsoft label 13 China wireless WAN label 5 Wireless WAN IMEI label 14 Brazil Anatel labels...

2010 Button bezel Removal steps of button bezel 1 1 2 2 Step Screw cap Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) 2 M2.5 × 4 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) Lift the button bezel slightly as shown by the arrow 3 ...

Removal steps of LCD panel 1 1 1 1 2 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) 3 4 5 6 7 When installing : Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 2030 Button board For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “2010 Button bezel” ...

Removal steps of button board 1 1 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) 3 2 When installing : Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 2040 Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “2010 Button bezel” on page ...

Removal steps of integrated camera 2 1 When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 2050 Hinge For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Hard disk drive or solid-state drive” on page 58 • “1020 Keyboard” on page 60 • “1050 Keyboard bezel, backup battery, and speaker assembly” ...

1 2 3 4 5 6 1 LCD cable assembly 4 Wireless LAN main antenna 2 Wireless LAN auxiliary antenna 5 Wireless WAN auxiliary antenna 3 Wireless WAN main antenna 6 Power cable assembly 2060 Wireless antenna assembly, LCD cable assembly, power cableassembly, and LCD rear cover assembly For access, remove th...

a b c d a Wireless LAN antenna (main) b Wireless WAN antenna (auxiliary) c Wireless WAN antenna (main) d Wireless LAN antenna (auxiliary) Note: Some models might not have the wireless WAN antennas. Removal step of LCD cable assembly, power cable assembly, and LCD rear cover assembly 88 Hardware Main...

Electronic emissions notices For electronic emission information on Class B digital devices, refer to the corresponding information inthe User Guide . Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries or both: Active Protection SystemLenovoThinkPadThinkVan...