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• Find the room emergency power-off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly. • Do not work alone under hazardous conditions or near equipment that has hazardous voltages. •...
0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. b. The power cord should be the authorized type specified for your computer. Go to: https:// support.lenovo.com/partslookup c. Insulation must not be frayed or worn. 4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries.
– When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use an ESD common ground or reference point. You can use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. – Use the round ground prong of the ac plug on ac-operated computers. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function.
UEFI BIOS downloads. Telephone numbers for Lenovo Support are available at: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/supportphonelist • System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo authorized service technicians are available in the following support site: https://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/ion/...
Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) model This model provides the ability for a customer to configure a Lenovo solution from a Web Site, and have this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it is built and shipped directly to the customer. The machine label and eSupport will load these products as the 4-character MT, 4-character model, and 2-character country code.
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2. Type the Machine Type in the corresponding field to get a general FRU list. Or type the Serial Number for more detailed FRU information. Chapter 2 Important service information...
Note: If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running Lenovo Vantage, save and print the log files created by the program. You need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.
If the computer you are servicing is not installed with the UEFI diagnostic program, you can download a bootable diagnostic program from the Lenovo Support Web site. The bootable diagnostic programs enable you to test computer memory and internal storage devices, view system information, and check and recover the internal storage devices.
1. Attach the USB device to the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. If the computer cannot be turned on, go to “Power system checkout” on page 28, and check the power sources. If an error code is displayed, go to “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 36 for error code descriptions and troubleshooting hints.
This computer 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. If an unauthorized battery or a battery designed for another systems is installed, the system will not charge.
2. Connect the computer to ac power to charge the battery. If the battery status icon in the Windows notification area indicates that the battery is not charging, remove the battery and let it return to room temperature. 3. Reinstall the battery. If the battery is still not charging, replace the battery. 4.
Recovering your operating system if Windows 10 fails to start The Windows recovery environment on your computer is capable of operating independently from the Windows 10 operating system. This enables you to recover or repair the operating system even if the Windows 10 operating system fails to start.
If it has, it can be used for access to the hard disk drive. If no master hard disk password is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master hard disk password, or to recover data from the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee.
How to remove the hard disk password Attention: If User only mode is selected and the user hard disk password has been forgotten and cannot be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide ThinkPad P53 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
To put the system back to operational status, the only Lenovo and Lenovo-authorized service solution would be to replace the hard disk drive (HDD) or SSD with a scheduled fee.
7. Type the current supervisor password in the Enter Current Password field. Then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 8. In the Changes have been saved window, press Enter. 9. Press F10 to save changes and exit the ThinkPad Setup program. The system management password has been removed.
• “Error messages” on page 39 • “Beep errors” on page 39 • “No-beep symptoms” on page 41 • “LCD-related symptoms” on page 41 • “Intermittent problems” on page 42 • “Undetermined problems” on page 42 The symptom-to-FRU index in this section lists symptoms and errors and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first, in boldface type.
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Table 1. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0199 1. Run the ThinkPad Setup program. The retry count System Security — Security password retry count will be reset. Then save the current settings by exceeded.
Beep errors Lenovo SmartBeep technology enables you to decode beep errors with your smartphone when a black screen occurs with beeps from your computer. To decode the beep error with Lenovo SmartBeep technology, do the following: 1.
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Error codes Solutions 0001: Reset error (platform reset not de-asserted) 1. Remove the ac power adapter and the removable battery if your computer has one. Then, reset the computer by doing one of the following: • For models with the emergency-reset hole, insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency-reset hole.
LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns.If the LCD you are servicing has two or less visible defective pixels, it should not be considered faulty. However, if the LCD has three or more visible defective pixels, it will be deemed as defective by Lenovo and it should be replaced. Notes: •...
Table 4. LCD-related symptoms FRU or action, in sequence Symptom or error No beep, power-on indicator on, and a blank LCD during 1. Run LCD Self Test. POST. 2. Replace the system board. • LCD backlight not working. 1. Reseat the LCD connectors. •...
Configuring RAID with the Intel RST configuration utility This topic provides the following instructions to help you configure RAID with the Intel RST configuration utility: • How to enter the Intel RST configuration utility • How to create RAID volumes •...
2. Press the up and down arrow keys to select Create RAID Volume, and then press Enter to open the CREATE RAID VOLUME window. 3. Press the up and down arrow keys to select and configure the options one by one. a.
To reset a storage drive to non-RAID, do the following: 1. Enter the Intel RST configuration utility. See “Entering the Intel RST configuration utility” on page 44. 2. Press the up and down arrow keys to select the volume that you want to reset under RAID Volumes. Press Enter to open the RAID VOLUME INFO window.
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5. Wait a few minutes. When the rebuild process finishes successfully, the Rebuilding mark is changed to the Normal mark. 6. Press F10 to save changes and exit. Chapter 5 Configuring RAID...
1. Go to Control Panel, and then change the view of Control Panel from Category to Large icons or Small icons. 2. Click Lenovo - Keyboard Manager and the Keyboard Manager window is displayed. 3. Select the options of your preference.
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Table 5. Special keys (continued) Description Special key Open the calculator. Put your computer to sleep mode. Open the Snipping Tool program. Fn+Spacebar Switch between different keyboard backlight statuses if your computer supports keyboard backlight. Fn+4 Put the computer into sleep mode. To wake up the computer, press Fn or the power button. Fn+B Equal the Break key on a conventional external keyboard.
Base view Power button Numeric keypad Fingerprint reader NFC label* Trackpad with buttons TrackPoint®pointing device Speaker * for selected models Left view HDMI™ connector Always On USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 USB 3.1 connector Gen 1 SD-card slot Smart-card slot* * for selected models ThinkPad P53 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
CRU, Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You can find a list of CRUs for your product in this Hardware Maintenance Manual. An electronic version of this manual can be found at https:// .
FRU descriptions Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU Keyboard Trackpad button board with cable Trackpad cable Power cord ac power adapter Miscellaneous parts (see “Miscellaneous parts” on page 60) Lenovo factory recovery USB key * * for selected models Chapter 7 Locations...
Label kit Connector and cable guide This section provides information for Lenovo authorized service technicians to help identify connectors and cables for replacement purpose. To view each FRU and the exploded illustration of the computer, see “Major FRUs” on page 55 and “LCD FRUs” on page 57.
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For models with three M.2 solid- state-drive slots Internal cable required Connector/feature Cable connection Thunderbolt™ 3 connector Connect a USB-C compatible device or a (external) Thunderbolt 3 compatible device to this connector. Thunderbolt™ 3 connector Connect a USB-C compatible device or a (external) Thunderbolt 3 compatible device to this connector.
Connector/feature Internal cable required Cable connection Thermal fan assembly connector Thermal fan assembly The thermal fan assembly comes with (internal) cable cable. Connect the cable to this connector. Power-button-card connector Power-button-card cable The power button card comes with cable. (internal) Connect the power-button-card cable to this connector.
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Connector/feature Internal cable required Cable connection WWAN connector (internal) Insert the wireless-WAN card into this slot. WLAN connector (internal) Insert the wireless-LAN card into this slot. For models with two M.2 solid- state-drive slots Connector/feature Internal cable required Cable connection Thunderbolt™...
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Connector/feature Internal cable required Cable connection Memory module slot (internal) Insert the memory module into this slot. Camera connector (internal) Camera/LED assembly Connect one end of the cable to the cable camera/mic combo board and the other end to this connector. Thermal fan assembly connector Thermal fan assembly The thermal fan assembly comes with...
WWAN connector (internal) Insert the wireless-WAN card into this slot. WLAN connector (internal) Insert the wireless-LAN card into this slot. Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to: https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup Chapter 7 Locations...
CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You can find a list of CRUs for your product in this Hardware Maintenance Manual. An electronic version of this manual can be found at .
• They are harder to tighten. Do the following when you service this machine: • Keep the screw kit in your tool bag. For the part number of the screw kit, go to https://support.lenovo.com/ partslookup • It is recommended to use new screws.
Maintenance Key. Note: Only an authorized Lenovo service technician can access the above Web site. 3. Restart the computer. 4. When the logo is displayed, press Esc. The ThinkPad Config Information Update Utility interface is displayed.
To check what ECAs have been previously applied to the machine, use the ECA Information Read/Write function on the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key. 1. Insert the latest version of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer.
CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You can find a list of CRUs for your product in this Hardware Maintenance Manual. An electronic version of this manual is available for downloading at https:// support.lenovo.com...
• The system board is sensitive to, and can be damaged by, electrostatic discharge (ESD). Before touching it, establish personal grounding by touching a ground point with one hand or by using an electrostatic discharge strap. Before servicing the computer Carefully read this topic before servicing the computer.
1010 Bottom cover Removal steps of the bottom cover 1020 Storage drive For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 73 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.
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Removal steps of the M.2 solid-state drive and thermal pad (for models with two M.2 solid- state-drive slots) For computer models that support the Intel Optane technology, disable the Intel Optane memory before removing it. To disable the Intel Optane memory, do the following: 1.
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When installing: If your computer is installed with only one M.2 solid-state drive, ensure that the M.2 solid- state drive is installed into slot Removal steps of M.2 solid-state drive and thermal pad (for models with three M.2 solid- state-drive slots) For computer models that support the Intel Optane technology, disable the Intel Optane memory before removing it.
5. Press F10 to save changes and exit. When installing: • If your computer is installed with only one M.2 solid-state drive, ensure that the M.2 solid-state drive is installed into slot • If your computer is installed with only two M.2 solid-state drives, ensure that two M.2 solid-state drives are installed into slot Torque Step...
Removal steps of the memory module under the bottom cover When installing: • If your computer is installed with only one memory module, ensure that the memory module is installed into the memory slot next to the built-in battery. • Ensure that the memory module is firmly installed in the slot and does not move easily. 1040 Coin-cell battery For access, remove these FRUs: •...
Removal steps of the coin-cell battery When installing: Ensure that the coin-cell battery connector is attached firmly. 1050 Keyboard Removal steps of the keyboard Notes: • Depending on the model, your computer might look different from the illustrations in this topic. •...
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Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 1.65 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.143 Nm (1.4 kgf-cm) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
1060 Memory module bracket under the keyboard For access, remove these FRUs: • “1050 Keyboard” on page 78 Removal steps of the keyboard Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) ThinkPad P53 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1070 Wireless LAN card For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 73 Removal steps of the wireless LAN card Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Plug the gray cable into the main connector on the card;...
Removal steps of the wireless WAN card Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Plug the orange cable into the main connector on the card; and plug the blue cable into the auxiliary connector on the card.
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 12 mm flat-head coated (1) Black 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that all the latches are well assembled and there is no abnormal gap. 1120 NFC module, cable and antenna For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Removal steps of the NFC module, cable and antenna When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1130 Fingerprint reader cable, bracket and board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 73 • “1090 Built-in battery” on page 82 •...
Removal steps of the fingerprint reader cable, bracket and board When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1140 trackpad cable and trackpad buttons with cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 73 •...
Removal steps of the trackpad cable When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Removal steps of the trackpad buttons with cable Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.143 Nm (1.4 kgf-cm) 1150 Power button board with cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Removal steps of the power button board with cable Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.143 Nm (1.4 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1160 Hinge caps For access, remove these FRUs: •...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M 2.5 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) 1170 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 73 • “1090 Built-in battery” on page 82 •...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × 8 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) ThinkPad P53 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 12 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that you route the cables firmly and tape up in the proper positions. Attention: When you route the cables, ensure that they are not subject to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken.
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 12 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) M2.5 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1210 Memory module under the keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Ensure that the memory module is firmly installed in the slot and does not move easily. 1220 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 Bottom cover” on page 73 • “1090 Built-in battery” on page 82 • “1020 Storage drive” on page 73 •...
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Removal steps of the thermal fan assembly When installing: • Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. • Do not press the top of the fan cover and the fan hub. • Before you attach the fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, on the parts marked as shown in the following illustrations.
1240 System board Important notices for handling the system board: When handling the system board, read the following: • The system board has an accelerometer, which can be broken when several thousands of G-forces are applied. Note: Dropping a system board from a height of as little as six inches so that it falls flat on a hard bench can subject the accelerometer to as much as 6000 G's of shock.
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Removal steps of the system board Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1250 dc-in bracket, dc-in cable assembly, and base cover assembly The base cover assembly will stand out after you remove these FRUs in order: •...
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Removal steps of the dc-in bracket, dc-in cable assembly, and base cover assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) (1.85 kgf-cm) Label locations on the base cover assembly The following illustration shows the location of each label. India GEO label Korea/CHINA GEO label TW GEO label...
Asset tag label Country label TAA label Removing an LCD FRU for non-touch models This section provides instructions on how to remove an LCD FRU for models without touch feature. 2010 LCD bezel assembly For access, remove this FRU: • “1170 LCD unit” on page 89 Removal steps of the LCD bezel assembly When installing: Ensure that all the latches are attached firmly.
2030 LCD panel, LCD cable, and hinge assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1170 LCD unit” on page 89 • “2010 LCD bezel assembly” on page 100 • “2020 LED card” on page 100 Removal steps of removing the LCD panel and the LCD cable 1.
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2. Turn over the LCD panel and then detach the LCD cable from the LCD panel as shown. Installation steps of the LCD panel and the LCD cable 1. Peel off the release liners from one side of the new elastic adhesive tapes. Apply the tapes to the correct locations.
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2. Attach the LCD cable to the LCD panel as shown. Turn over the LCD panel to secure the LCD panel with tapes. Notes: For LCD panel with the factory color calibration feature, do the following to install new color profiles: 1.
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) Silver 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) 2040 Microphone board If your computer model does not have a camera, there might be a microphone rubber attached. For access, remove this FRU: •...
Removal steps of the microphone board 2050 Camera card and LED camera cable assembly For access, remove these FRUs: • “1170 LCD unit” on page 89 • “2010 LCD bezel assembly” on page 100 • “2020 LED card” on page 100 •...
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Removal steps of the infrared camera/microphone module Removal steps of the conventional camera/LED cable assembly ThinkPad P53 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. Removal steps of the infrared camera/LED cable assembly 2060 Antenna kit and LCD rear cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1170 LCD unit” on page 89 • “2010 LCD bezel assembly” on page 100 •...
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Removal steps of the antenna kit and LCD rear cover assembly Cable routing: When you install the antenna kit, route the cables as shown in the following illustration. ThinkPad P53 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Wireless LAN auxiliary antenna (black) Wireless WAN auxiliary antenna (blue) Wireless WAN main antenna (orange) Wireless LAN main antenna (grey) Attention: As you route the cables, ensure that they are not subject to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken. Removing an LCD FRU for touch models This section provides instructions on how to remove an LCD FRU for models with touch feature.
3020 LED card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1170 LCD unit” on page 89 • “3010 LCD strip bezel” on page 109 Removal steps of the LED card 3030 LCD panel assembly, LCD cable, and hinge assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
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When installing: Ensure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Removal steps of the hinge assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.294 Nm M2.5 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver (3.0 kgf-cm) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 3040 Camera card and LED camera cable assembly For access, remove these FRUs: •...
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Removal steps of the infrared camera/microphone module Removal steps of the infrared camera/LED cable assembly Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
3050 Antenna kit and LCD rear cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1170 LCD unit” on page 89 • “3010 LCD strip bezel” on page 109 • “3020 LED card” on page 110 • “3030 LCD panel assembly, LCD cable, and hinge assembly” on page 110 •...
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Attention: As you route the cables, ensure that they are not subject to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken. Antenna locations a. Wireless LAN antenna (auxiliary) b.
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