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About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for the following ThinkPad ® products. ThinkPad T530 and T530i Machine type (MT) 2359, 2392, 2393, 2394, 2429, 2430, and 2434 ThinkPad W530 MT 2436, 2438, 2439, 2441, 2447, 2449, and 2463 Use this manual along with the advanced...

Chapter 1. Safety information This chapter presents the 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 sensit...

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 th...

Notes: 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 ...

Laser compliance statements (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 Chapter 1 . Safety information 17

Chapter 2. Important service information This chapter presents the following important service information that applies to all machine types supportedby this manual:• “Strategy for replacing FRUs” on page 25 – “Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive, a solid state drive, or an mSATA solid state dr...

Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are servicing might have been changed. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. If you select an incorrectdrive, data or programs can be overwritten. If the computer is shipped with both an mSATA so...

General Announce Variant (GAV) This is a standard model (fixed configuration). GAVs are announced and offered to all customers. The MTMportion of the machine label is a 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = a “fixed part number”, not“CTO” (Example: 1829-F1U). Also, eSupport will list these pro...

Chapter 3. General checkout This chapter presents following information:• “What to do first” on page 29 • “Checkout guide” on page 30 • “Power system checkout” on page 32 Before you go to the checkout guide, be sure to read the following important notes. Important: • Only certified trained personnel...

• Distortion, deformation, or discoloration of the cosmetic parts• Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that have been cracked or broken by excessive force• Damage caused by liquid spilled into the system• Damage caused by the improper insertion of a PC Card or the installation of an incompat...

• Microsoft Windows Server ® 2003 • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 To download and install a quick test program, go to http://www.lenovo.com/diags and follow the instructionson the Web site. To run a test using a quick test program, do the following: 1. Go to the C:\SWTOOLS\ldiag directory. 2. Double...

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 diagnostic medium on a USB device, do the following: 1. Attach the USB device to the com...

• If the computer does not charge during operation, go to “Checking operational charging” on page 33. To check the ac adapter, do the following: 1. Unplug the ac adapter cable from the computer.2. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the ac adapter cable. See the following illustration: Pin Vol...

Terminal Voltage (V dc) 1 + 0 to + 12.6 7 Ground (-) 1(+) 2(+) 3 4 5 6(-) 7(-) 3. Measure the resistance between battery terminals 5 and 7. The resistance must be 4 to 30 K Ω. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. 4. Depending on the voltage that you measure, do one of the foll...

Chapter 4. Related service information This chapter presents following information:• “Restoring the factory contents by using the product Recovery Disc Set” on page 35 • “Passwords” on page 38 • “Power management” on page 40 • “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 41 Service Web site: When the latest maint...

1. Move your cursor to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms, and click Search . 2. Type recovery in the Search field and click Settings . Then click Create a recovery drive . 3. Click Yes in the User Account Control window to allow the Recovery Media Creator progr...

Power-on password A power-on password (POP) protects the system from being powered on by an unauthorized person. Thepassword must be entered before an operating system can be booted. For how to remove the POP, see“How to remove the power-on password” on page 39. Hard disk password There are two hard...

In certain circumstances, the computer goes into sleep mode automatically: • After a period of inactivity specified in power plan settings • When the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that the battery power is low To cause the computer to return from sleep mode and resume operation, do one...

Note: Do the FRU replacement or other actions in the sequence shown in the column headed “FRU or action, in sequence.” If replacing a FRU does not solve the problem, put the original part back in thecomputer. Do not replace a nondefective FRU. This index can also help you determine, during regular s...

Table 2. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 2000: ThinkVantage ® Active Protection sensor diagnostics failed. System board 2100: Detection error on HDD0 (Main HDD) 1. Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. Main hard disk drive3. System board 2101: Detection error on ...

Table 4. Beep symptoms (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence Five short beeps System board One long and two short beeps System board No-beep symptoms Table 5. No-beep symptoms Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence No beep, power-on indicator on, LCD blank, and noPOST. 1. Make...

Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can be due to a variety of causes that have nothing to do with a hardwaredefect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should beconsidered only when a problem recurs. Undetermined problems If the...

Chapter 5. Installing and configuring RAID This chapter contains the following topics:• “Supported RAID levels” on page 47 • “Configuring the system UEFI BIOS to enable embedded SATA RAID functionality” on page 47 • “Creating RAID volumes” on page 48 • “Deleting RAID volumes” on page 48 Note: When t...

Creating RAID volumes This topic describes how to use the Intel ® Rapid Storage Technology option ROM configuration utility to create RAID volumes. To create RAID volumes, do the following: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. When a message Press <Ctrl-I> to enter Configuration Utility is displayed, p...

Chapter 6. Status indicators This chapter presents the system status indicators that show the status of the computer. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 © Copyright Lenovo 2012, 2013 49

Chapter 7. Fn key combinations The following table describes the functions of Fn key combinations. Table 8. Fn key combinations Key combination Description Fn+F3 Locks the computer. Fn+F4 Puts the computer into sleep mode. To resume normal operation, press the Fn key. Notes: • To use the Fn+F4 key c...

Rear view 1 9 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 1 0 1 Status indicators (see Chapter 6 “Status indicators” on page 49) 6 USB 3.0 connectors 2 Smart card slot (on some models) 7 Video graphics array (VGA) connector 3 Wireless radio switch 8 Mini DisplayPort connector 4 IEEE 1394 connector 9 ac power connector 5 USB 2.0 ...

• “LCD FRUs and CRUs” on page 60 • “Miscellaneous kits and other FRUs” on page 61 Notes: • Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless otherwise specified. • CRU statement for customers: You can resolve some problems with your product with a replacement part you can install yourself,called...

Major FRUs and CRUs 1 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9 3 Table 9. Major FRUs and CRUs No. FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-serviceCRU 1 LCD unit (See “LCD FRUs and CRUs” on page 60.) No No 2 Palm rest assembly No No 58 Hardware Maintenance Manual

LCD FRUs and CRUs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Table 10. LCD FRUs and CRUs No. FRU description Self-serviceCRU Optional-serviceCRU 1 liquid crystal display (LCD) bezel assembly No No 2 Integrated camera No No 3 Hinge kit No No 4 LED cable No No 5 Antenna kit No No 60 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Table 10. LCD FRUs and CRUs (continued) No. FRU description Self-serviceCRU Optional-serviceCRU 6 LCD rear cover assembly No No 7 LCD cable No No 8 LED sub card No No 9 LCD panel No No 10 Clear plate No No Important:For color sensor models, if the LCD panel needs a replacement, order a special LCD p...

Chapter 9. FRU replacement notices This chapter presents notices related to removing and replacing parts. Read this chapter carefully beforereplacing any FRU. CRU statement for customers: You can resolve some problems with your product with a replacement part you can install yourself, calleda “Custo...

• Torque driver If you have a torque driver, refer to the Torque column in the screw information table for each step. – Make sure 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 ...

If the MTM and Product ID numbers differ from each other on the rear label, use what is shown for theProduct ID field. See the following example: MTM on the rear label: TTTT-CTO S/N SSSSSSS Product ID on the rear label: TTTT-MMM (Use this number when setting Serial Number.) In the example, the Seria...

Chapter 10. 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, calleda “Customer Replaceable Unit” or “CRU.” Some CRUs are des...

2 1 When installing: Install the battery pack in the slot, and then make sure that the battery latch is in the locked position. 1020 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or blank bezel For access, remove this FRU:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 Removal steps of Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or blank b...

Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque NA M3 × 5 mm, flat-head (1) Black 0.392 Nm(4 kgf-cm) 1030 Memory module slot cover For access, remove this FRU:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 Removal steps of memory module slot cover Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. 70 Hardware Maintenance Man...

1 2 1040 Memory module (bottom slot) For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 • “1030 Memory module slot cover” on page 70 Removal steps of memory module (bottom slot) Attention: For ThinkPad W530 models that come with two dummy cards installed, do not replace the dumm...

1 1 2 When installing: Insert the notched end of the memory module into the slot. 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 notmove easily. 1050 Hard disk drive or solid state drive For access, remove this FRU:•...

When installing: Make sure that the solid state drive connector or hard disk drive connector is attached firmly. 1060 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 • “1030 Memory module slot cover” on page 70 Removal steps of keyboard 1. Remove the screws that secu...

3. Lift the keyboard in the direction shown by the arrow 3 , and then detach the connector 4 . 3 4 Installation steps of keyboard When installing the keyboard, do the following: 1. Attach the keyboard connector 1 . Chapter 10 . Removing or replacing a FRU 75

Note: Make sure that the front side of the keyboard b is housed firmly. b b 4. Secure the keyboard by tightening the screws from the bottom side of the computer. 1070 Memory module (upper slot) For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 • “1030 Memory module slot cover” ...

When installing: Insert the notched end of the 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 notmove easily. 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs i...

2 3 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 2 M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) 4 5 5 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 mSATA...

• Ensure that you partition the mSATA solid-state drive after installing it on the computer you are servicing. Otherwise, the mSATA solid-state drive will not function correctly. For instructions on on how to partitionan mSATA solid-state drive, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/msata-fru. 1 2 Ste...

1 2 When installing: Make sure that the ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard is correctly oriented as shown in the following illustration. 1110 Keyboard bezel assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 • “1030 Memory module slot cover” on page 70 • “1060 Keybo...

Important: Read the following instructions first before replacing the keyboard bezel assembly for ThinkPad W530 modelswith a color sensor. • If the hard disk drive is not defective, and only the keyboard bezel assembly needs a replacement: 1. Replace the keyboard bezel assembly. 2. After you replace...

For ThinkPad W530 models with a color sensor, if you need to remove the color sensor from thefailing keyboard bezel assembly and install the color sensor to the new keyboard bezel assembly,do the following: 3 3 1 2 4 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 3 M2 × L7 mm, bind-head, (2) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.8...

• “1100 ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard” on page 84 Removal steps of Bluetooth daughter card Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. 1130 Backup battery For acce...

When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. 1140 Smart card, dummy smart card and spacer For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 • “1030 Memory module slot cover” on page 70 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 74 • “1100 ExpressCard blank bezel or ...

Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 3 M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) 6 5 5 Removal steps of dummy smart card and spacer 1 1 1 2 3 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) 1150 Speaker assembly For a...

Removal steps of speaker assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) 4 5 5 5 5 4 5 4 4 When installing: Make sure that the speaker connector is attached firmly. Then route the cables and secure them properly as shown in the illus...

• “1060 Keyboard” on page 74 • “1100 ExpressCard blank bezel or ExpressCard” on page 84 • “1150 Speaker assembly” on page 91 Removal steps of thermal fan assembly 1 When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. Notes: • Loosen the screws 3a to 3d in ascending alphabetic order as ...

5 When installing: Before you attach the thermal fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, on the parts marked a as in the following illustrations. Either too much or too less application of grease can cause a thermal fan problem due to imperfect contact with a c...

Removal steps of LCD unit 2 2 1 1 Step Screw cap Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.392 Nm(4.0 kgf-cm) 2 — M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.392 Nm(4.0 kgf-cm) 3 3 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 3 M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coate...

9 9 9 9 9 8 9 8 8 8 5 4 4 6 7 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 4 M2 × 4 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: • Make sure that you attach the LCD connector firmly. • Make sure that you route the cables firmly and tape up in the proper positions as shown in t...

Removal steps of base cover assembly 2 1 1 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) 2 M2 × 14 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) 3 4 Applying labels to the base cover The new base cover FRU is shipped with a k...

For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 • “1020 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or blank bezel” on page 69 • “1030 Memory module slot cover” on page 70 • “1050 Hard disk drive or solid state drive” on page 72 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 74 • “1080 PCI Express Mini Card ...

Removal steps of system board and magnesium structure frame 1 2 2 5 3 4 4 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 2 Hex stud, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.392 Nm(4.0 kgf-cm) 3 M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) 4 M2 × 7 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 ...

b c d a 2010 LCD bezel assembly For access, remove this FRU:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 Removal steps of LCD bezel assembly 1 1 1 Step Screw cap Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 0.392 Nm(4.0 kgf-cm) 106 Hardware Maintenance Manual

3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 When installing: Make sure that all the latches are attached firmly. 2020 LED sub card For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 • “2010 LCD bezel assembly” on page 106 Removal steps of LED sub card Note: Some models do not have the connector 1a . 2 1a...

2030 Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 • “2010 LCD bezel assembly” on page 106 Removal steps of integrated camera 2 1 3 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) When installling: ...

4 5 5 5 3 6 7 8 When installing: Make sure that the LCD cable connector is attached firmly. Chapter 10 . Removing or replacing a FRU 111

9 9 9 9 10 10 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 9 M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) 2050 Antenna kit and LCD rear cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 • “1030 Memory module slot cover” on page 70 • “1050 Hard disk ...

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