Page 2 - under Appendix A “Notices” on page 73.
Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under 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, reprodu...
Page 3 - Contents; iii
Contents About this manual. . . . . . . . . . . iii Chapter 1. Safety information . . . . . . 1 General safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety inspection guide . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostaticdis...
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Page 5 - About this manual; Use this manual to troubleshoot problems.
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 informat...
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Page 7 - Chapter 1. Safety information; General safety
Chapter 1. Safety information This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to be familiar with before you service aLenovo notebook computer.• “General safety” on page 1 • “Electrical safety” on page 1 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 3 • “Handling devices that are sensitiv...
Page 10 - Grounding requirements; DANGER
• 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 skin to eliminate static on your body. • Prevent the part from touching your clothing. Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even...
Page 27 - Chapter 2. Important service information; Strategy for replacing FRUs; Before replacing parts:
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 21 – “Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive” on page 22 – “Important notice for replacing a ...
Page 28 - For products shipped after June 2006
• 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...
Page 29 - Chapter 3. General checkout; “What to do first” on page 23; What to do first; The following are not covered under warranty:
Chapter 3. General checkout This chapter presents following information:• “What to do first” on page 23 • “Power system checkout” on page 24 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...
Page 31 - Battery
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...
Page 33 - Chapter 4. Related service information; Recovering the computer settings
Chapter 4. Related service information This chapter presents the following information:• “Recovering the computer settings” on page 27 • “Passwords” on page 27 • “Power management” on page 28 Recovering the computer settings This topic provides information about the recovery programs that are availa...
Page 34 - Supervisor password; board must be replaced for a scheduled fee.; Power management; To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any key.; Sleep mode
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...
Page 35 - before taking any action to reenter operation mode.; Hibernation mode; In hibernation mode, the following occurs:
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...
Page 37 - Specifications; Start
Chapter 5. Lenovo V480s This chapter presents the following product-specific service references and parts information: • “Specifications” on page 31 • “Status indicators” on page 32 • “Fn key combinations” on page 33 Specifications This topic lists the physical features for the Lenvo V480s models. P...
Page 38 - Status indicators
• Two USB 3.0 connectors • RJ45 Ethernet connector • HDMI port • External monitor connector • 4-in-1 digital media card reader slot Wireless features • Integrated wireless LAN • Integrated WiMAX • 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet communication Security feature • Fingerprint reader (on some models) Status i...
Page 39 - Fn key combinations
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...
Page 41 - Chapter 6. FRU replacement notices; Screw notices; Do the following when you service the computer:; Plastic to plastic; If you have a torque screwdriver, refer to the; Torque; column in the screw information table for each step.
Chapter 6. FRU replacement notices This chapter presents notices related to removing and replacing parts. Read this chapter carefully beforereplacing any FRU. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In the Lenovo notebook computer, this problem is addressedwith special nylon-coat...
Page 43 - Chapter 7. Removing and replacing a FRU; General guidelines; the risk of damaging parts.
Chapter 7. Removing and replacing a FRU This chapter provides instructions on how to remove or replace a FRU. General guidelines When removing or replacing a FRU, be sure to observe the following general guidelines: 1. Do not try to service any computer unless you have been trained and certified. An...
Page 44 - Removal steps of bottom slot cover; Remove the screws
Unlock the manual battery latch 1 . Holding the spring-loaded battery latch in the unlocked position, remove the battery pack in the direction shown by the arrow 2 . 2 1 2 When installing: Install the battery pack in the slot. Make sure that the battery latches are in the locked position. 1020 Botto...
Page 45 - Removal steps of memory modules; 040 Hard disk drive assembly
• “1010 Battery pack” on page 37 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 38 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 When in...
Page 46 - handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data.; Removal steps of hard disk drive assembly
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 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 dr...
Page 47 - Removal steps of hard disk drive bracket; 050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN
Remove the hard disk drive from the slot 3 . When installing: Make sure that the hard disk drive connector is attached firmly. 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) Black 4.0 kgf-cm Remove th...
Page 48 - Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN; In steps; Remove the card in the direction shown by the arrow
Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN In steps 1 , unplug the connectors using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in the direction of the arrows. Then remove the screw 2 . Step Screw (quantity) Color ...
Page 49 - 060 mSATA solid-state drive; Removal steps of mSATA solid-state drive; Remove the screw
1060 mSATA solid-state drive For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 37 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 38 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 ...
Page 50 - Removal steps of keyboard; Push hard in the direction shown by the arrows
Remove the mSATA solid-state drive in the direction shown by the arrow 2 . 2 1070 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 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 keyboar...
Page 51 - Detach the keyboard lightly in the direction shown by the arrow
2 2 Detach the keyboard lightly in the direction shown by the arrow 3 . 3 Chapter 7 . Removing and replacing a FRU 45
Page 53 - Removal steps of keyboard bezel
Removal steps of keyboard bezel Remove the screws 1 that secure the keyboard 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 (...
Page 55 - 090 Fingerprint bracket and fingerprint; 090 Fingerprint bracket and fingerprint board; Removal steps of fingerprint bracket and fingerprint board
1090 Fingerprint bracket and fingerprint 1090 Fingerprint bracket and fingerprint 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 Removal steps of fingerprint bracket ...
Page 56 - Removal steps of click pad bracket; Remove the touch pad cable; Remove the touch pad bracket in the direction shown by the arrow
Removal steps of click pad bracket Remove the touch pad cable 1 and then remove the screws 3 . 1 2 3 3 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 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, rem...
Page 57 - Removal steps of power board; 120 LED board and microphone; Removal steps of LED board
Removal steps of power board Remove the screw 1 and then remove the power board in the direction shown by the arrows 2 . 1 2 2 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 1.85 kgf-cm 1120 LED board and microphone For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Ba...
Page 58 - Removal steps of microphone assembly; Make sure that the connector is attached firmly.; “1040 Hard disk drive assembly” on page 39
Removal steps of microphone assembly 2 1 When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. 1130 System board 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 ...
Page 59 - Removal steps of system board assembly; Remove the LCD cable
Removal steps of system board assembly Remove the LCD cable 1 . 1 2 When installing: 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 directi...
Page 60 - Removal steps of backup battery
4 4 4 4 4 5 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 4 M2 × 6 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (5) Black 1.85 kgf-cm 1140 Backup battery 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 62 - Removal steps of thermal fan assembly; Detach the connector
Removal steps 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 64 - Removal steps of microprocessor
• “1070 Keyboard” on page 44 • “1080 Keyboard bezel” on page 46 • “1130 System board assembly” on page 52 • “1150 Thermal fan assembly” on page 55 Attention: The microprocessor is extremely sensitive. When you service the microprocessor, avoid any kind of rough handling. Removal steps of microproces...
Page 65 - Make sure that the connector is attached firmly to the I/O board.
Removal steps of I/O board, DC-in bracket, and DC-in cable Detach the speaker 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 ...
Page 66 - Remove the DC-in cable in the direction shown by the arrow
Remove the screws 4 and then remove 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 - Removal steps of speaker assembly; 010 LCD unit and base cover
1190 Speaker assembly 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 • “1130 System board assembly” on page 52 Removal steps of speaker assembly Detach the connector 1 . The...
Page 68 - “1060 mSATA solid-state drive” on page 43; Removal steps of LCD unit and base cover
• “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 • “1180 I/O board, DC-in bracket, and DC-in cable” on page 58 • “1190 Speaker assembly” on page 61 Removal steps of LCD unit and base cover Release th...
Page 69 - Remove the LCD unit in the direction shown by the arrow
Remove the LCD unit in the direction shown by the arrow 2 . 2 2 Chapter 7 . Removing and replacing a FRU 63
Page 70 - Applying labels to the base cover; , return the old part
Applying labels to the base cover The new base cover is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. Apply those labels listed whenyou replace the base cover. For the labels which are not shipped with the new base cover, peel them offfrom the old base cover, and adhere them to the new one....
Page 71 - This chapter introduces the location of the hardware components.; Front view
Chapter 8. Locations This chapter introduces the location of the hardware components. Front view 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 9 8 15 14 Figure 1. Lenovo V480s front view 1 Integrated camera (on some models) 9 USB connector 2 Wireless antennas 10 Combo audio jack 3 Status indicators 1 11 Fingerprint r...
Page 72 - Bottom view
Bottom view 2 1 3 4 5 6 8 10 9 7 Figure 2. Lenovo V480s bottom view 1 Battery latch (manual) 6 RJ45 Ethernet 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 cover 1 1 The memory modules, ...
Page 73 - Chapter 9. Parts list; “Overall” on page 67; Overall
Chapter 9. Parts list This chapter contains the following lists of the service parts.• “Overall” 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 spe...
Page 76 - Keyboard; Miscellaneous parts; ac power adapters
Keyboard Table 4. Parts list - Keyboard (Dafon) Language FRU no. U.S. English 2521071125210100 Table 5. Parts list - Keyboard (Chicony) Language FRU no. U.S. English 2521068125210070 Miscellaneous parts Table 6. Parts list - System miscellaneous parts FRU FRU no. (b) LA480s FP Bracket 90201197 (c) L...
Page 77 - Power cords
Table 9. Parts list— ac power adapters (90 W) FRU FRU no. 3-pin adapter (Eup models) 362001063620010536200107 3-pin adapter (EPA models) 362000303620003136200032 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...
Page 80 - Trademarks
Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries or both: Active Protection SystemLenovoOneKey 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...
