Lenovo B590 Notebook- User Manual

About this manual This manual provides service and reference information for the following Lenovo ® products. Machine Machine type (MT) Lenovo B590 3761, 6274, 20206, 20208 Use this manual to troubleshoot problems. The manual is divided into the following sections: • The common sections provide gene...

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

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...

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. • Wear a grounded wrist strap against your s...

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 Chapter 1 . Safety information 19

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 27 – “Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive” on page 28 – “Important notice for replacing a ...

• If an adapter or a device consists of more than one FRU, any of the FRUs may be the cause of the error. Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one, to see if the symptoms change.Replace only the FRU that changed the symptoms. Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive Always...

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

Note: Noise from the ac power adapter does not always indicate a defect. Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a batterypack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. Pe...

Chapter 4. Related service information This chapter presents the following information:• “Recovering the computer settings” on page 33 • “Passwords” on page 33 • “Power management” on page 34 Recovering the computer settings This topic provides information about the recovery programs that are availa...

If any of these passwords has been set, a prompt for it will be displayed on the screen whenever thecomputer is turned on. The computer does not start until the password is entered. Note: If only a supervisor password is set, the password prompt will not be displayed when the operating system is sta...

Also, when the time set on the resume timer elapses, the computer automatically returns from sleep modeand resumes operation. Note: The computer does not accept any input immediately after it enters sleep mode. Wait a few seconds before taking any action to reenter operation mode. Hibernation mode I...

Chapter 5. Lenovo B590 This chapter presents the following product-specific service references and parts information: • “Specifications” on page 37 • “Status indicators” on page 38 • “Fn key combinations” on page 39 Specifications This topic lists the physical features for the Lenovo B590 models. Pr...

• External monitor connector • 4-in-1 digital media card reader slot Optical drive • 12.7 mm Rambo optical drive (on some models) Wireless features • Integrated wireless LAN • Integrated WiMAX • 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet communication Status indicators This chapter presents the system status indicators...

Table 1. Status indicators (continued) Indicator Meaning 3 Device accessstatus indicator On: The hard disk drive or optical drive is reading or writing data. Attention: • When the indicator is on, do not put the computer into sleep mode or turn off the computer. • When the indicator is on, do not mo...

Chapter 6. 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 screwdriver, 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 speci...

Chapter 7. Removing and 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...

1010 Battery pack Removal steps of battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could igniteor explode. Unlock the spring-loaded battery latch 1 . Holding the manual battery latch in the unlocked position, remove the battery pack in the di...

Removal steps of bottom slot cover Remove the screws 1 , and then remove the cover 2 . 2 2 1 1 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 1.85 kgf-cm 1030 Optical drive For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot ...

Insert a screwdriver into the screw hole 2 and push the optical drive in the direction shown by the arrow 3 . Then remove the optical drive. 3 2 Removal steps of optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket Remove the screws 1 and then remove the optical drive bracket. 1 2 Step Screw (quantity) Col...

Removal steps of memory modules Release the two latches on both edges of the socket at the same time in the direction shown by the arrows 1 , and then unplug the memory module in the direction shown by the arrow 2 . 1 1 2 Note: If only one memory module is used on the computer you are servicing, the...

Removal steps of hard disk drive assembly Remove the screw 1 , then pull the tab in the direction shown by the arrow 2 . 2 1 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 1.85 kgf-cm Remove the hard disk drive from the slot 3 . 3 When installing: Ensure that the h...

Removal steps of hard disk drive bracket Remove the screws 1 . 1 1 1 1 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M3 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 4 kgf-cm Remove the hard disk drive bracket as shown by the arrow 2 . 2 1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs ...

Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN In steps 1 , disconnect the cables from the card using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick up the cables with your fingers and then gently disconnecting the cable from the card in the directionof the arrows. Then remove...

1070 mSATA solid state drive For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 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 ...

Remove the mSATA solid state drive 2 . 2 1080 Backup battery For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 Removal steps of backup battery DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery coul...

Insert a screwdriver into the backup battery hole and push the backup battery until the battery pops up. When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1090 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 Chapter ...

Removal steps of keyboard Remove the screws 1 . 1 1 1 When installing: Ensure that the screws have been fastened to secure the keyboard. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2.5 × 8 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 4.0 kgf-cm Push hard in the direction shown by the arrow 2 to unlatch the front...

5 6 4 When installing: Ensure that the keyboard connector is attached firmly. 1100 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 • “1030 Optical drive” on page 45 • “1090 Keyboard” on page 53 56 Hardware Maintenance Manua...

Removal steps of keyboard bezel Remove the screws 1 and 2 that secure the keyboard bezel. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2.5 × 8 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (10) Black 4.0 kgfcm 2 M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 1.85 kgf-cm Remove the screws 3 . 3 3 3 St...

• “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 • “1030 Optical drive” on page 45 • “1090 Keyboard” on page 53 • “1100 Keyboard bezel” on page 56 Removal steps of LED board Peel off the mylar tape 1 . Then remove the LED board 2 . 1 2 1120 Power board and touch pad bracket For...

Removal steps of power board Remove the screw 1 and then remove the power board 2 . 2 1 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 1.85 kgf-cm Removal steps of touch pad bracket Remove the screw 1 and then remove the touch pad bracket 2 . 1 2 Step Screw (quanti...

When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board. 1140 I/O board For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 • “1030 Optical drive” on page 45 • “1090 Keyboard” on page 53 • “1100 Keyboard bezel” on pa...

Removal steps of I/O board Remove the screws 1 , and then detach the cable. Remove the I/O board 4 . 3 2 1 1 4 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 1.85 kgf-cm When installing: Ensure that the cable is attached firmly to the system board. 1150 System boar...

For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 • “1030 Optical drive” on page 45 • “1040 Memory modules” on page 46 • “1050 Hard disk drive assembly” on page 47 • “1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 49 • “1070 mSATA sol...

Detach the DC-in cable 11 . Remove the system board in the direction shown by the arrow 12 . 12 11 Removal steps of USB board Remove the screw 1 , and then detach the connectors as shown in the following illustration. Remove the USB board 4 . 3 2 1 4 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 5 mm, f...

1160 DC-in connector For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 • “1030 Optical drive” on page 45 • “1040 Memory modules” on page 46 • “1050 Hard disk drive assembly” on page 47 • “1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page...

1170 Thermal module For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 • “1030 Optical drive” on page 45 • “1040 Memory modules” on page 46 • “1050 Hard disk drive assembly” on page 47 • “1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page ...

When installing: Before you attach the thermal module to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, on the part marked a and b as shown in the following illustration. Either too much or too less application of grease can cause a thermal problem due to imperfect contact with a com...

• “1090 Keyboard” on page 53 • “1100 Keyboard bezel” on page 56 • “1130 Microphone assembly” on page 60 • “1150 System board assembly and USB board” on page 62 • “1170 Thermal module” on page 66 Attention: The CPU is extremely sensitive. When you service the CPU, avoid any kind of rough handling. Re...

• “1100 Keyboard bezel” on page 56 • “1130 Microphone assembly” on page 60 • “1140 I/O board” on page 61 • “1150 System board assembly and USB board” on page 62 • “1160 DC-in connector” on page 65 Removal steps of LCD unit Release the antenna cables from the cable guides. Then remove the screws 1 . ...

Remove the LCD unit in the direction shown by the arrow 2 . 2 1210 Speaker assembly and base cover For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 • “1030 Optical drive” on page 45 • “1040 Memory modules” on page 46 • “1050 Hard disk driv...

Removal steps of speaker assembly and base cover Remove the screws 1 . Then remove the speaker assembly 2 . 1 1 1 1 2 2 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2.5 × 5.7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 4.0 kgf-cm Applying labels to the base cover The new base cover is shipped with a kit containi...

Removal steps of LCD front bezel Remove the screws 1 . 1 1 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 1.85 kgf-cm Remove the LCD front bezel in the direction shown by the arrows 2 . 2 2 2 2 When installing: Make sure that all the latches are attached firmly. Th...

Removal steps of camera Remove the camera from the LCD cover as shown in the following illustration. Note: The camera is stuck on the top center of the LCD cover. 1 2 When installing: Stick the camera to the top center of the LCD cover and adjust the placement to ensure that the connector is attache...

Removal steps of LCD panel and LCD cable Remove the screws 1 . Then remove the LCD panel in the direction shown by the arrow 2 . 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) Black 1.85 kgf-cm Turn over the LCD panel 3 . Remove the LCD cable. 3 4 5 When in...

Removal steps of hinges Remove the screws 1 . Then remove the hinges 2 . 1 1 2 1 1 2 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 1.85 kgf-cm 2040 Antenna assembly and LCD rear cover For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 44 • “1190 ...

Removal steps of antenna assembly and LCD rear cover Release the antenna cables from the cable guides of the LCD rear cover assembly and from the hinges inthe direction shown by the arrows 1 . 1 1 Cable routing: Route the antenna cables along the cable guides and secure the antenna boards with adhes...

Bottom view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Figure 2. Lenovo B590 bottom view 1 Battery lock 6 Monitor connector 2 Battery pack 7 Ethernet connector 3 Battery latch 8 HDMI port 4 Security keyhole 9 USB 3.0 connector 5 Fan louvers 10 Bottom slot cover 1 1 The memory modules, hard disk drive, and wireless cards ...

Chapter 9. Parts list This chapter contains following lists of the service parts.• “Overall” on page 82 • “LCD FRUs” on page 85 • “Keyboard” on page 87 • “Miscellaneous parts” on page 89 • “ac power adapters” on page 90 • “Power cords” on page 91 Notes : • Each FRU is available for all types or mode...

Overall 1 2 a 4 3 b 5 6 7 8 c d 9 10 e 12 11 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 f h g 13 14 Table 3. Parts list—Overall No. FRU (Overall) FRU no. CRUID 1 LCD unit (see “LCD FRUs” on page 85.) 2 LB59A Power Board 90001037 N 3 LB58 LED Board W/Cable 90200814 N 82 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Table 3. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) FRU no. CRUID 20 CPU, Intel I5-2520M 2.5G 3M 2c J1 PGA processor 102001067 N 20 CPU, Intel B815 1.6G Q0 2M 2cPGA processor 102500229 N 20 CPU, Intel I3-2370M 2.4G J1 3M 2cPGA processor 102500228 N 20 CPU, Intel SNB I3-2350M 2.3G 3M J1 PGA pro...

Table 4. Parts list - LCD (continued) No. FRU FRU no. CRUID 7 Panel, 15.6 HD Wedge Anti-Glare, CMI, N156BGE-L11 18200651 N 7 Panel, 15.6 HD Wedge Anti-Glare, LGD, LP156WH4-TLP1 18200652 N Keyboard Table 5. Parts list - Keyboard (Dafon) Language FRU NO.(Windows 7) FRU NO.(Windows 8 ) CRUID Arabic 252...

Table 7. Parts list - Keyboard (Chicony) (continued) Language FRU NO.(Windows 7) FRU NO.(Windows 8) CRUID Czech, Slovak 25204609 25209749 N C& Nordics 25204603 25209743 N Dutch 25204599 25209739 N French 25204595 25209735 N French, English 25204591 25209731 N German 25204596 25209736 N Greek 252...

Table 8. Parts list - Miscellaneous parts (continued) FRU FRU no. CRUID (g) LB58 TP Bracket 90200820 N (h) LB58 TP Cable 90200813 N LB58 Microphone Rubber 90200830 N LB59A LCD Bezel Screw Pad 90201915 N Note: Italicized letters in parentheses are references to the exploded view in “Overall” on page ...

Table 12. Parts list—3-pin (90 W) ac power adapters FRU FRU no. CRUID Delta ADP-90XD BA, EuP model 36200294 * LITEON PA-1900-72I, EuP model 36200296 * Chicony A090A058L, EuP model 36200298 * Liteon PA-1900-54I, EPA model 36200030 * Delta ADP-90ZH DA, EPA model 36200031 * Chicony Power HP-BT090E13LF,...

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