Page 3 - iii; Contents
iii Contents About this manual ....................................... iv Safety information ........................................ 1 General safety ................................................ 2 Electrical safety .............................................. 3 Safety inspection guide ..........
Page 4 - iv; About this manual
iv About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for the following Lenovo IdeaPad product: Lenovo IdeaPad V460 Use this manual to troubleshoot problems.The manual is divided into the following sections: The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safet...
Page 5 - Safety information
1 Safety information Safety information This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to get familiar with before you service an IdeaPad V460 computer:• “General safety” on page 2• “Electrical safety” on page 3• “Safety inspection guide” on page 5• “Handling devices that are s...
Page 6 - IdeaPad V460 Hardware Maintenance Manual; General safety
2 IdeaPad V460 Hardware Maintenance Manual General safety Follow these rules below to ensure general safety: Observe a good housekeeping in the area where the machines are put • during and after the maintenance.When lifting any heavy object: • 1. Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping....
Page 7 - Electrical safety
3 Safety information Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipments. Important: Use only approved tools and test equipments. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents.Many custo...
Page 9 - Safety inspection guide
5 Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potential unsafe conditions. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to protect users and service personnel from injury. This guide addresses only th...
Page 10 - Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge
6 IdeaPad V460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in charge b...
Page 11 - Safety notices: multilingual translations; Safety notice 1
7 Safety information Safety notices: multilingual translations The safety notices in this section are provided in English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. Safety notice 1 Before the computer is powered on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small p...
Page 12 - Safety notice 2
8 IdeaPad V460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety notice 2 DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel and cadmium. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into fire or water, or short- circuit it. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regul...
Page 13 - Safety notice 3
9 Safety information Safety notice 3 DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel. Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery pack as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing wh...
Page 14 - Safety notice 4
10 IdeaPad V460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety notice 4 DANGER The lithium battery can cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Do not recharge it, remove its polarized connector, disassemble it, heat it above 100°C (212°F), incinerate it, or expose its cell contents to water. Dispose of th...
Page 15 - Safety notice 5
11 Safety information Safety notice 5 If the LCD breaks and the fluid from inside the LCD gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water at least for 15 minutes. Seek medical care if any symptoms caused by the fluid are present after washing.Si le panneau d’affi...
Page 16 - Safety notice 6; Safety notice 7
12 IdeaPad V460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety notice 6 DANGER To avoid shock, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. Afin d’éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne retirez pas le cache en plastique protégeant la partie inférieure de la carte d’alime...
Page 17 - Safety notice 8
13 Safety information Safety notice 8 DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Avant de retirer une unité remplaçable en clientèle, mettez le système hors tension, d...
Page 18 - Laser compliance statement; CAUTION; Do not open
14 IdeaPad V460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of Lenovo IdeaPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Such devices are also sold separately as options. If one of these drives is installed,...
Page 19 - DANGER
15 Safety information A CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or any other storage device installed may contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following: DANGER Emits visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instr...
Page 20 - Important service information; Strategy for replacing FRUs; Before replacing parts:
16 IdeaPad V460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Important service information This chapter presents the following important service information: • “Strategy for replacing FRUs” on page 16 – “Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive” on page 17– “Important notice for replacing a system board ” on page 17...
Page 21 - Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive
17 Important service information Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: If you are instructed to replace an FRU, but the replacement does not solve • the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you continue.Some computers have both a processor ...
Page 22 - Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs; RoHS, The Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and
18 IdeaPad V460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs RoHS, The Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC) is a European Union legal requirement affecting the global electronics industry. RoHS requ...
Page 23 - General checkout; • Replace an FRU only with another FRU of the correct model.; • Be careful not to replace a nondefective FRU.
19 General checkout General checkout This chapter presents the following information:• “What to do first” on page 20• “Power system checkout” on page 21 Before you go to the checkout, make sure to read the following important notes: Important notes: • Only certified trained personnel can service the...
Page 24 - What to do first; The following are not covered under warranty:
20 IdeaPad V460 Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return an 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 servicer2. Date of service3. Date on which the machine failed4. Date of...
Page 25 - Power system checkout; Checking the AC adapter; Checking operational charging
21 General checkout Power system checkout To verify a symptom, follow the steps below:1. Turn off the computer.2. Remove the battery pack.3. Connect the AC adapter.4. Make sure that power is supplied when you turn on the computer.5. Turn off the computer.6. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the ...
Page 26 - Checking the battery pack
22 IdeaPad V460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator or icon does not light on, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. Reinstall the battery pack. If the charge indicator or icon is still off, replace the battery pack. If t...
Page 27 - Related service information; Restoring the factory contents by using OneKey Recovery; Restore of factory default; Restore to factory default; Using recovery discs; Create recovery discs
23 Related service information Related service information This chapter presents the following information:• “Restoring the factory contents by using OneKey Recovery” on page 23• “Passwords” on page 24• “Power management” on page 25 Restoring the factory contents by using OneKey Recovery Restore of ...
Page 28 - Passwords; Exception; Supervisor password
24 IdeaPad V460 Hardware Maintenance Manual When you use the recovery discs to boot your computer, the system will enter the user interface for system recovery automatically. Please follow the prompt to insert the backup discs to complete the whole recovery process. Note: The recovery process might ...
Page 29 - Power management; Screen blank mode; Hibernate when battery becomes low
25 Related service information Power management Note: Power management modes are not supported for APM operating system. To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, sleep (standby), and hibernation. Screen blank mode If the time set on the “Turn off moni...
Page 30 - Hibernation mode
26 IdeaPad V460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following occurs: The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are stored on the hard disk. • The system is powered off. • To cause the computer to enter hibernation mode, follow the steps below: If you are using t...
Page 31 - Specifications
27 Lenovo IdeaPad V460 Lenovo IdeaPad V460 This chapter presents the following product-specific service references and product-specific parts information:• “Specifications” on page 27 • “Status indicators” on page 29 • “Fn key combinations” on page 31 • “FRU replacement notices” on page 32 • “Removi...
Page 33 - Status indicators
29 Lenovo IdeaPad V460 Status indicators The system status indicators below show the computer status: 3 4 8 9 1 2 5 6 7 Table 2. Status indicators Indicator Meaning 1 Drive in use White: Data is being read from or written to the hard disk drive, the solid state drive, or the optical disk drive. When...
Page 35 - Fn key combinations
31 Lenovo IdeaPad V460 Fn key combinations The following table shows the function of each combination of Fn with a function key. Table 4. Fn key combinations Key combination Description Fn + Esc: Turn on/off the integrated camera. Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode. Fn + F2: Turn on/off the backlight for the...
Page 36 - FRU replacement notices; Screw notices; Plastic to plastic
32 IdeaPad V460 Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU replacement notices This section presents notices related to removing and replacing parts. Read this section carefully before replacing any FRU. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In the Lenovo IdeaPad computer, this problem is...
Page 37 - Removing and replacing an FRU
33 Lenovo IdeaPad V460 Removing and replacing an FRU This section presents exploded figures with the instructions to indicate how to remove and replace the FRU. Make sure to observe the following general rules:1. Do not attempt to service any computer unless you have been trained and certified. An u...
Page 39 - 020 Dummy cards and SIM card
35 Lenovo IdeaPad V460 1020 Dummy cards and SIM card For access, remove this FRU:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 Figure 2. Removal steps of dummy cards Remove two dummy cards in the direction shown by arrows 1 2 . 1 2 1 2 Open the SIM card slot cover 3 and remove the SIM card in the direction shown...
Page 41 - • Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to it.
37 Lenovo IdeaPad V460 1040 Hard disk drive For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34• “1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 36 Attention: • Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to it. The hard disk drive is...
Page 44 - 070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN
40 IdeaPad V460 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 34• “1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 36 Figure 7. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini ...
Page 54 - 110 System board and ExpressCard slot assembly; Important notices for handling the system board:
50 IdeaPad V460 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1110 System board and ExpressCard slot assembly Important notices for handling the system board: When handling the system board, bear the following in mind.• Be careful not to drop the system board on a bench top that has a hard surface, such as metal, woo...
Page 58 - 120 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly
54 IdeaPad V460 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1120 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34• “1020 Dummy cards and SIM card” on page 35• “1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 36 • “104...
Page 62 - 140 Base cover, speakers and bluetooth card
58 IdeaPad V460 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1140 Base cover, speakers and bluetooth card For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 34• “1020 Dummy cards and SIM card” on page 35• “1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 36 • “...
Page 65 - Note: Applying labels to the base cover
61 Lenovo IdeaPad V460 Note: Applying labels to the base cover The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. When you replace the base cover, you need to apply the following label: The following labels need to be peeled off from the old base cover, and need to be p...
Page 67 - 160 LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges
63 Lenovo IdeaPad V460 1160 LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34• “1050 Optical drive” on page 38• “1080 Keyboard” on page 42• “1090 Keyboard bezel” on page 44• “1100 LCD unit” on page 48• “1150 LCD front bezel” on page 62 Figure 16...
Page 71 - 180 Antenna assembly and LCD cover
67 Lenovo IdeaPad V460 1180 Antenna assembly and LCD cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34• “1050 Optical drive” on page 38• “1080 Keyboard” on page 42• “1090 Keyboard bezel” on page 44• “1100 LCD unit” on page 48• “1150 LCD front bezel” on page 62• “1160 LCD...
Page 72 - Locations; Front view
68 IdeaPad V460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Locations Front view 1 Integrated camera 2 Wireless module antennas 3 Stereo speakers 4 Power button 5 OneKey Rescue System button 6 System status indicators Note: For the description of each indicator, see “Status indicators” on page 29. 7 Volume buttons ...
Page 73 - Bottom and Left-side view
69 Lenovo IdeaPad V460 Right-side view 1 AC power adapter jack 2 USB port 3 Optical drive 4 ExpressCard ® slot (Select models only) 5 SIM card slot 3 5 4 2 1 Bottom and Left-side view 1 Microphone jack 2 Headphone jack 3 USB port 4 RJ-45 port 5 HDMI port (Select models only) 6 Fan louvers 7 VGA port...
Page 74 - Parts list
70 IdeaPad V460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Parts list This section presents the following service parts:• “Overall” on page 71• “LCD FRUs” on page 75• “Keyboard” on page 77• “Miscellaneous parts” on page 79• “AC adapters” on page 80• “Power cords” on page 81 Notes: • Each FRU is available for all t...
Page 75 - Overall
71 Lenovo IdeaPad V460 Overall 3 4e 1 2 15 19 18 21 c 22 g 11 10 12 9 13 16 b 17 i 20 23 14 57 a 8 d 6 f h
Page 79 - LCD FRUs
75 Lenovo IdeaPad V460 LCD FRUs In Lenovo IdeaPad V460, there are following types of LCDs. “14.0-in. • HD TFT”
Page 81 - Keyboard
77 Lenovo IdeaPad V460 Keyboard Table 7. Parts list—Keyboard Language P/N N3S KB Chicony English 25009757 International English 25009989 Swiss 25009775 Slovenian 25009776 Slovak 25009777 Icelandic 25009778 Belgian 25009779 Four Nordic countries 25009988 Hungarian 25009987 Hebrew 25009745 Greek 25009...
Page 83 - Miscellaneous parts
79 Lenovo IdeaPad V460 Miscellaneous parts Table 8. Parts list—Miscellaneous parts FRU P/N System miscellaneous parts: • ( a ) LA46 FINGER PRINT BRACKET • ( b ) LA46 HDD BRACKET • ( c ) LA46 ODD BRKT • ( d ) LA46 HLDR ANTENNA HOLDER 31043254310432513104325531043250 Cable miscellaneous parts: • ( e )...
Page 84 - AC adapters
80 IdeaPad V460 Hardware Maintenance Manual AC adapters Table 9. Parts list—3-pin AC adapters FRU P/N 65W, Delta ADP-65KH B adapter 36001646 65W, Liteon PA-1650-56LC adapter 36001651 65W, Chicony CPA-A065 20V3.25A adapter 36001792 90W, Delta ADP-90DD B adapter 36001647 90W, Liteon PA-1900-56LC adapt...
Page 85 - Power cords
81 Lenovo IdeaPad V460 Power cords A Lenovo IdeaPad 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 Region P/N CCC • SSD YD-118-1+IEC53RVV+SSD-3-2B-1 1m 145000602 CCC • LINETEK PC323+RVV300/300+LS15 1m 145000600 ...
Page 87 - Notices
83 Notices Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is n...
Page 88 - Trademarks
84 IdeaPad V460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment. Therefore, the result obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guara...
