Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (16″, 8) and Lenovo

Legion Pro 5 (16″, 8)

Hardware Maintenance Manual
First Edition (February 2023)

© Copyright Lenovo 2023.

Contents

About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Remove the right 2242 SSD (for selected
models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Chapter 1. Safety information . . . . . . 1 Remove the right 2280 SSD (for selected
General safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Remove the Wi-Fi card . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Safety inspection guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Remove the thermal module . . . . . . . . . . 40
Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic Remove the USB board. . . . . . . . . . . . 41
discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Remove the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Grounding requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Remove the touchpad cable . . . . . . . . . . 43
Safety notices (multilingual translations) . . . . . . 4 Remove the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Remove the system board and the USB board
Chapter 2. General checkout . . . . . 21 cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
What to do first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Use a Golden Key U1 tool to flash-write key id
CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Remove the strip cover . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Chapter 3. Identifying FRUs Remove the LCD unit . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
(CRUs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Remove the upper case (with keyboard) . . . . . 51
Locate FRUs and CRUs . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Disassemble the LCD unit . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Remove the hinge cover. . . . . . . . . . 52
Chapter 4. Removing a FRU or Remove the LCD bezel . . . . . . . . . . 52
CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Remove the camera bracket . . . . . . . . 53
Service tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Remove the LCD panel . . . . . . . . . . 54
General guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Remove the EDP cable . . . . . . . . . . 56
Remove the lower case . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Remove the microphone rubbers . . . . . . 56
Remove the DC-in bracket . . . . . . . . . . 29 Remove the camera board . . . . . . . . . 57
Remove the memory shielding . . . . . . . . . 29 Remove the camera cable . . . . . . . . . 58
Remove the memory modules . . . . . . . . . 30 Remove the sensor board . . . . . . . . . 59
Remove the left SSD bracket . . . . . . . . . 31 Remove the LCD cover . . . . . . . . . . 60
Remove the left 2242 SSD (for selected models) . . 32
Remove the left 2280 SSD (for selected models) . . 33 Chapter 5. Label locations . . . . . . 61
Remove the coin-cell battery. . . . . . . . . . 35 Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lxiii
Remove the right SSD bracket . . . . . . . . . 35

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About this manual
This manual contains service and reference information for the following Lenovo products.

Model name Machine type (MT)

Legion Pro 5 16IRX8

Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX8 D1 82WK

Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16IRX8 D2

Legion Pro 5 16ARX8

Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16ARX8 D1 82WM

Lenovo Legion Pro 5 16ARX8 D4

Important:
• This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with Lenovo products.
• Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read all the information under Chapter 1 “Safety
information” on page 1.

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Chapter 1. Safety information
This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to be familiar with before you service a
Lenovo notebook computer.

General safety
Follow these rules to ensure general safety:
• Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after maintenance.
• When lifting any heavy object:
1. Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping.
2. Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet.
3. Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you attempt to lift.
4. Lift by standing or by pushing up with your leg muscles; this action removes the strain from the
muscles in your back. Do not attempt to lift any object that weighs more than 16 kg (35 lb) or that you
think is too heavy for you.
• Do not perform any action that causes hazards to the customer, or that makes the equipment unsafe.
• Before you start the machine, make sure that other service technicians and the customer's personnel are
not in a hazardous position.
• Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place, away from all personnel, while you are servicing the
machine.
• Keep your tool case away from walk areas so that other people will not trip over it.
• Do not wear loose clothing that can be trapped in the moving parts of a machine. Make sure that your
sleeves are fastened or rolled up above your elbows. If your hair is long, fasten it.
• Insert the ends of your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it with a non-conductive clip, about 8
centimeters (3 inches) from the end.
• Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for your clothing.

Attention: Metal objects are good electrical conductors.

• Wear safety glasses when you are hammering, drilling, soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using
solvents, or working in any other conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes.
• After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Replace any safety device that
is worn or defective.
• Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer.
• Fan louvers on the machine help to prevent overheating of internal components. Do not obstruct fan
louvers or cover them with labels or stickers.

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
their equipment, rubber floor mats that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges.
Do not use this type of mat to protect yourself from electrical shock.
• 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.
• Disconnect all power before:
– Performing a mechanical inspection
– Working near power supplies

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 – Removing or installing main units
• Before you start to work on the machine, unplug the power cord. If you cannot unplug it, ask the customer
to power-off the wall box that supplies power to the machine, and to lock the wall box in the off position.
• If you need to work on a machine that has exposed electrical circuits, observe the following precautions:
– Ensure that another person, familiar with the power-off controls, is near you.

Attention: Another person must be there to switch off the power, if necessary.
– Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment; keep the other hand in your
pocket or behind your back.

Attention: An electrical shock can occur only when there is a complete circuit. By observing the above
rule, you may prevent a current from passing through your body.
– When using testers, set the controls correctly and use the approved probe leads and accessories for
that tester.
– Stand on suitable rubber mats (obtained locally, if necessary) to insulate you from grounds such as
metal floor strips and machine frames.
Observe the special safety precautions when you work with very high voltages; Instructions for these
precautions are in the safety sections of maintenance information. Use extreme care when measuring high
voltages.
• Regularly inspect and maintain your electrical hand tools for safe operational condition.
• Do not use worn or broken tools and testers.
• Never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit. First, check that it has been powered off.
• Always look carefully for possible hazards in your work area. Examples of these hazards are moist floors,
non-grounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds.
• Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror. The surface is
conductive; such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage.
• Do not service the following parts with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating
places in a machine:
– Power supply units
– Pumps
– Blowers and fans
– Motor generators
– Similar units as listed above
This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.
• If an electrical accident occurs:
– Use caution; do not become a victim yourself.
– Switch off power.
– Send another person to get medical aid.

Safety inspection guide

The purpose of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. As each
machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to protect users and service
technicians from injury. This guide addresses only those items. You should use good judgment to identify
potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-Lenovo features or options not covered by this inspection
guide.

If any unsafe conditions are present, you must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and
whether you can continue without first correcting the problem.

Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present:

• Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can cause serious or fatal
electrical shock)
• Explosive hazards, such as a damaged cathode ray tube (CRT) face or a bulging capacitor
• Mechanical hazards, such as loose or missing hardware

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To determine whether there are any potentially unsafe conditions, use the following checklist at the
beginning of every service task. Begin the checks with the power off, and the power cord disconnected.

Checklist:
1. Check exterior covers for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges).
2. Power off the computer. Disconnect the power cord.
3. Check the power cord for:
a. A third-wire ground connector is in good condition. Use a meter to measure third-wire ground
continuity for 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: http://
www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup
c. Insulation must not be frayed or worn.
4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries.
5. Remove the cover.
6. Check for any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-Lenovo
alterations.
7. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or
other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage.
8. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables.
9. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered
with.

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 between objects.
Protect against ESD damage by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the work mat, and the
person handling the part are all at the same charge.

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 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 when
you are wearing a wrist strap.
• Use a grounded work mat to provide a static-free work surface. The mat is especially useful when
handling ESD-sensitive devices.
• Select a grounding system, such as those listed below, to provide protection that meets the specific
service requirement.

Note: The use of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage is desirable but not necessary.
– Attach the ESD ground clip to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground.
– 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.

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Grounding requirements
Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. Proper
grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician.

Safety notices (multilingual translations)

The safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages:
• English
• Arabic
• Brazilian Portuguese
• French
• German
• Hebrew
• Japanese
• Korean
• Spanish
• Traditional Chinese

DANGER

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Chapter 2. General checkout
This chapter contains the following topics:

Before you go to the checkout instructions, ensure that you read the following important notes.

Important notes:
• Only certified trained personnel should service the computer.
• Before replacing any FRU, read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs.
• Be extremely careful during such writing operations as copying, saving, or formatting. Drives in the computer
that you are servicing sequence might have been altered. If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might be
overwritten.
• Replace a FRU only with another FRU of the correct model. When you replace a FRU, make sure that the model
of the machine and the FRU part number are correct by referring to the FRU parts list.
• A FRU should not be replaced because of a single, unreproducible failure. Single failures can occur for a variety
of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or
software errors. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. If you suspect that a FRU is defective, clear
the error log and run the test again. If the error does not recur, do not replace the FRU.
• Be careful not to replace a nondefective FRU.

What to do first
When you return a 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 service technician
2. Date of service
3. Date on which the machine failed
4. Date of purchase
5. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on the display, and beep symptoms
6. Procedure index and page number in which the failing FRU was detected
7. Failing FRU name and part number
8. Machine type, model number, and serial number
9. Customer's name and address

Note: During the warranty period, the customer may be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage
was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper
maintenance by the customer. Following is a list of some common items that are not covered under warranty
and some symptoms that might indicate that the system was subjected to stress beyond normal use.

Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is covered under the warranty
by referring to the following list:

The following are not covered under warranty:

• LCD panel cracked from the application of excessive force or from being dropped
• Scratched (cosmetic) parts
• 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

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• Damage caused by the improper insertion of a personal-computer card (PC card) or the installation of an
incompatible card
• Improper disc insertion or use of an external optical drive
• Fuses blown by attachment of a non-supported device
• Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable)
• Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard
• Use of an incorrect ac power adapter on laptop products

The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by non-warranted activities:

• Missing parts might be a symptom of unauthorized service or modification.
• Check for obvious damage to a hard disk drive. If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, the hard
disk drive might have been dropped or subject to excessive force.

CRU list
Table 1. CRU list
CRU Type

ac power adapter self-service

power cord self-service

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Chapter 3. Identifying FRUs (CRUs)

Locate FRUs and CRUs

The exploded illustrations help Lenovo service technicians identify FRUs or CRUs that they may need to
replace when servicing a customer’s computer.

Figure 1. Exploded view - system

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Table 2. FRU (CRU) categories

No. FRU (CRU) category

1 LCD unit
2 Strip cover

3 USB board cable

4 USB board
5 SSD (M.2 solid-state drive) holder
6 2242 SSD*
7 2280 SSD*
8 Right SSD bracket

9 Left SSD bracket

10 Wi-Fi card
11 Memory modules

12 DC-in bracket
13 Lower case
14 Coin-cell battery

15 Battery pack

16 Speakers
17 Memory shielding

18 Thermal module
19 System board hook

20 System board

21 Touchpad cable
22 Upper case (with keyboard)
a ac power adapter

b Power cord
c Screw kit

* for selected models

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Figure 2. Exploded view - LCD

Table 3. FRU (CRU) categories

No. FRU (CRU) category

1 LCD bezel
2 Camera board
3 Camera bracket
4 Camera cable
5 Sensor board
6 Microphone rubbers
7 EDP cable
8 LCD cover
9 Removable tapes
10 Hinge cover

11 LCD panel

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Chapter 4. Removing a FRU or CRU

Service tools
The following table lists tools for servicing Lenovo computers. Tools with a cross mark are needed for serving
the product models as described by this publication. Prepare them before you service the product.

Table 4. Service tools

Service tool and consumable Model applicability

Screw driver (Phillips head) (PH1/PH01) X

Screw driver (Torx head) (T5) X

Screw driver (Torx head) (T30)

Pry tool 1 X

Tweezers (conductive) X

Tweezers (isolated)

Suction cup

Hexagonal socket

Silicone grease X

Acetate tape X

Polyamide tape

Mylar tape

Electrical tape

Double-sided tape

Conductive tape

Eraser
Heat gun

Brown brush

Notes:
• T30 screw drivers are used to service the new Intel Xeon CPUs.
• Hexagonal sockets are used to remove antenna connectors.
• Silicone grease is applied to the CPU and heatsink surfaces to eliminate air gaps.

General guidelines
When removing or replacing a FRU, ensure that you observe the following general guidelines:
1. Do not try to service any computer unless you have been trained and certified. An untrained person runs
the risk of damaging parts.
2. Begin by removing any FRUs that have to be removed before replacing the failing FRU. Any such FRUs
are listed at the beginning of each FRU replacement procedure. Remove them in the order in which they
are listed.

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 3. Follow the correct sequence in the steps for removing a FRU, as shown in the illustrations by the
numbers in square callouts.
4. When removing a FRU, move it in the direction as shown by the arrow in the illustration.
5. To install a new FRU in place, perform the removal procedure in reverse and follow any notes that
pertain to replacement.
6. When replacing a FRU, carefully retain and reuse all screws.
7. When replacing the base cover, reapply all labels that come with the replacement base cover. If some
original labels are not included with the replacement base cover, peel them off from the original base
cover and paste them on the replacement base cover.

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Before removing any FRU or CRU, shut down the computer and unplug all power cords from
electrical outlets.

Attention: After replacing a FRU, do not turn on the computer until you have ensured that all screws,
springs, and other small parts are in place and none are loose inside the computer. Verify this by shaking the
computer gently and listening for rattling sounds. Metallic parts or metal flakes can cause electrical short
circuits.

Attention: The system board is sensitive to and can be damaged by ESD. Before touching it, establish
personal grounding by touching a ground point with one hand or by using an ESD strap (P/N 6405959).

Remove the lower case

Make sure the computer has been shut down before servicing the computer.

Step 1. Place the computer upside down on a flat surface.

Step 2. Remove ten screws. Pry up the latches and then remove the lower case.

Figure 3. Remove the lower case

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 Screw specifications Number of screws
M2 × L4.0 4
M2 × L11.8 6

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:
Lower case

Remove the DC-in bracket

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board. Remove two screws and then remove
the DC-in bracket.

Attention: Use your fingernail to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Figure 4. Remove the DC-in bracket

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2 × L6.0 2

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:
DC-in bracket

Remove the memory shielding

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28

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Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board. Then, remove the memory shielding.

Attention: Use your fingernail to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Figure 5. Remove the memory shielding

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:
Memory shielding

Remove the memory modules

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the memory shielding” on page 29

Step 1. Open the latches and remove the memory modules.

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 Figure 6. Remove the memory modules

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:
Memory modules

Remove the left SSD bracket

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board. Remove three screws and then remove
the left SSD bracket.

Attention: Use your fingernail to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Figure 7. Remove the left SSD bracket

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 Screw specifications Number of screws
M2 × L5.0 3

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:
Left SSD bracket

Remove the left 2242 SSD (for selected models)

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the left SSD bracket” on page 31

Step 1. Remove one screw and then remove the left 2242 SSD.

Figure 8. Remove the left 2242 SSD

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2 × L1.8 1

Step 2. Remove the left 2242 SSD holder.

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 Figure 9. Remove the left 2242 SSD holder

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2.5 × L3.2 1

Notes: For LCD panel with the factory color calibration feature, do the following to install new color
profiles:
1. Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/DS543953 to download the installation
software. Double-click the EXE file and follow the on-screen instructions to finish the
installation.
2. X-RiteColorAssistant.exe will auto run. Click Restore Profile button from prompted window to
restore the profile from Lenovo cloud.

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement parts:
2242 SSD
2242 SSD holder

Remove the left 2280 SSD (for selected models)

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the left SSD bracket” on page 31

Step 1. Remove one screw and then remove the left 2280 SSD.

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 Figure 10. Remove the left 2280 SSD

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2 × L1.8 1

Step 2. Remove the left 2280 SSD holder.

Figure 11. Remove the left 2280 SSD holder

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2.5 × L3.2 1

Notes: For LCD panel with the factory color calibration feature, do the following to install new color
profiles:

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 1. Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/DS543953 to download the installation
software. Double-click the EXE file and follow the on-screen instructions to finish the
installation.
2. X-RiteColorAssistant.exe will auto run. Click Restore Profile button from prompted window to
restore the profile from Lenovo cloud.

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement parts:
2280 SSD
2280 SSD holder

Remove the coin-cell battery

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the left SSD bracket” on page 31

Step 1. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable from the system board. Then, carefully remove the coin-cell
battery.

Attention: Use your fingernail to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Figure 12. Remove the coin-cell battery

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:
Coin-cell battery

Remove the right SSD bracket

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28

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Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board. Remove three screws and then remove
the right SSD bracket.

Attention: Use your fingernail to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Figure 13. Remove the right SSD bracket

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2 × L5.0 3

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:
Right SSD bracket

Remove the right 2242 SSD (for selected models)

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the right SSD bracket” on page 35

Step 1. Remove one screw and then remove the right 2242 SSD.

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 Figure 14. Remove the right 2242 SSD

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2 × L1.8 1

Step 2. Remove the right 2242 SSD holder.

Figure 15. Remove the right 2242 SSD holder

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2.5 × L3.2 1

Notes: For LCD panel with the factory color calibration feature, do the following to install new color
profiles:

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 1. Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/DS543953 to download the installation
software. Double-click the EXE file and follow the on-screen instructions to finish the
installation.
2. X-RiteColorAssistant.exe will auto run. Click Restore Profile button from prompted window to
restore the profile from Lenovo cloud.

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement parts:
2242 SSD
2242 SSD holder

Remove the right 2280 SSD (for selected models)

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the right SSD bracket” on page 35

Step 1. Remove one screw and then remove the right 2280 SSD.

Figure 16. Remove the right 2280 SSD

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2 × L1.8 1

Step 2. Remove the right 2280 SSD holder.

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 Figure 17. Remove the right 2280 SSD holder

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2.5 × L3.2 1

Notes: For LCD panel with the factory color calibration feature, do the following to install new color
profiles:
1. Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/DS543953 to download the installation
software. Double-click the EXE file and follow the on-screen instructions to finish the
installation.
2. X-RiteColorAssistant.exe will auto run. Click Restore Profile button from prompted window to
restore the profile from Lenovo cloud.

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement parts:
2280 SSD
2280 SSD holder

Remove the Wi-Fi card

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the right SSD bracket” on page 35

Step 1. Disconnect the Wi-Fi antennas. Then, remove one screw and then remove the Wi-Fi card.

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 Figure 18. Remove the Wi-Fi card

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2 × L1.8 1

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:
Wi-Fi card

Remove the thermal module

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the left SSD bracket” on page 31
“Remove the right SSD bracket” on page 35

Step 1. Disconnect the thermal module connectors from the system board. Loosen seven screws in
alphabetical order and remove four screws. Then, remove the thermal module.

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 Figure 19. Remove the thermal module

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2.5 × L7.0 2
M2 × L5.0 2

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:
Thermal module

Remove the USB board

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed:
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the left SSD bracket” on page 31
“Remove the left 2280 SSD (for selected models)” on page 33
“Remove the thermal module” on page 40

Step 1. Disconnect the USB board cable from the USB board. Remove one screw and then remove the
USB board.

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 Figure 20. Remove the USB board

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2 × L3.5 1

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:
USB board

Remove the battery pack

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the left SSD bracket” on page 31

Step 1. Remove six screws and then remove the battery pack.

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 Figure 21. Remove the battery pack

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2 × L5 6

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:
Battery pack

Remove the touchpad cable

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the left SSD bracket” on page 31
“Remove the battery pack” on page 42

Step 1. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the touchpad board and the system board, and then remove
the touchpad cable.

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 Figure 22. Remove touchpad cable

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:
Touchpad cable

Remove the speakers

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the left SSD bracket” on page 31
“Remove the right SSD bracket” on page 35
“Remove the battery pack” on page 42

Step 1. Disconnect the speaker cables from the system board. Then, carefully remove the speakers.

Attention: Use your fingernail to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

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 Figure 23. Remove the speakers

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:
Speakers

Remove the system board and the USB board cable

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the DC-in bracket” on page 29
“Remove the memory shielding” on page 29
“Remove the memory modules” on page 30
“Remove the left SSD bracket” on page 31
“Remove the left 2242 SSD (for selected models)” on page 32
“Remove the left 2280 SSD (for selected models)” on page 33
“Remove the right SSD bracket” on page 35
“Remove the right 2242 SSD (for selected models)” on page 36
“Remove the right 2280 SSD (for selected models)” on page 38
“Remove the Wi-Fi card” on page 39
“Remove the thermal module” on page 40

Step 1. Disconnect the USB board cable from the USB board. Disconnect the coin-cell battery cable, the
keyboard cable, the touchpad cable, the speaker cables, and the EDP cable from the system
board.

Attention: Use your fingernail to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

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 Figure 24. Disconnect cables

Step 2. Remove five screws. Remove the system board hook. Then, turn over the system board.

Figure 25. Remove five screws and the system board hook, and then turn over the system board

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2 × L5.0 5

Step 3. Disconnect the keyboard backlight cable from the system board and then remove the system
board.

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 Figure 26. Disconnect the cable and then remove the system board

Step 4. Disconnect the USB board cable from the system board and then remove the USB board cable.

Figure 27. Remove the USB board cable

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement parts:
System board
USB board cable
System board hook

Use a Golden Key U1 tool to flash-write key id information

After replacing the system board and re-assembling the computer, use a pre-made Golden Key U1 tool to
start the computer and flash-write the serial number (SN), machine type (MT), product name (PN), and UUID
to the new system board.

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The Golden Key U1 tool is prepared by running the U1 Update software on a FAT32-formatted USB thumb
drive. Go to http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/HT506954 for detailed instructions on how to create
and use a Golden Key U1 tool.

Remove the strip cover

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the left SSD bracket” on page 31
“Remove the right SSD bracket” on page 35
“Remove the thermal module” on page 40

Step 1. Remove six screws. Then, push to open the latches in the direction as shown.

Figure 28. Remove six screws and open the latches

Screw specifications Number of screws

M 2.5 × L7 2
M1.6 × L2.5 4

Step 2. Remove the strip cover.

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 Figure 29. Remove the strip cover

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:
Strip cover

Remove the LCD unit

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the left SSD bracket” on page 31
“Remove the right SSD bracket” on page 35
“Remove the thermal module” on page 40
“Remove the strip cover” on page 48

Step 1. Remove two screws.

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 Figure 30. Remove two screws

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2.5 × L7 2

Step 2. Disconnect the EDP cable. Then, turn and lift the EDP cable.

Figure 31. Disconnect and lift the EDP cable

Step 3. Turn over the computer. Place the computer on a flat surface as shown. Then, remove the LCD
unit.

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 Figure 32. Remove the LCD unit

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:
LCD unit

Remove the upper case (with keyboard)

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the DC-in bracket” on page 29
“Remove the memory shielding” on page 29
“Remove the memory modules” on page 30
“Remove the left SSD bracket” on page 31
“Remove the left 2242 SSD (for selected models)” on page 32
“Remove the left 2280 SSD (for selected models)” on page 33
“Remove the coin-cell battery” on page 35
“Remove the right SSD bracket” on page 35
“Remove the right 2242 SSD (for selected models)” on page 36
“Remove the right 2280 SSD (for selected models)” on page 38
“Remove the Wi-Fi card” on page 39
“Remove the thermal module” on page 40
“Remove the USB board” on page 41
“Remove the battery pack” on page 42
“Remove the touchpad cable” on page 43
“Remove the speakers” on page 44
“Remove the system board and the USB board cable” on page 45
“Remove the strip cover” on page 48

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 “Remove the LCD unit” on page 49

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:
Upper case (with keyboard)

Disassemble the LCD unit

The LCD unit as a whole is not a FRU. Instead, it contains FRUs as its components. Before disassembling
the LCD unit, make sure it has been detached from the upper case assembly.

Remove the hinge cover

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the LCD unit” on page 49

Step 1. Remove the hinge cover.

Figure 33. Remove the hinge cover

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:
Hinge cover

Remove the LCD bezel

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the LCD unit” on page 49
“Remove the hinge cover” on page 52

Step 1. Remove the LCD bezel.

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 Figure 34. Remove the LCD bezel

Note: The LCD bezel is fragile and should be replaced if damaged.

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:
LCD bezel

Remove the camera bracket

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the LCD unit” on page 49
“Remove the hinge cover” on page 52
“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 52

Step 1. Remove two screws and then remove the camera bracket.

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 Figure 35. Remove two screws and then remove the camera bracket

Screw specifications Number of screws

M1.6 × L2.5 2

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:
Camera bracket

Remove the LCD panel

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the LCD unit” on page 49
“Remove the hinge cover” on page 52
“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 52
“Remove the camera bracket” on page 53

Step 1. Pull out the removable tapes. Then, lift the LCD panel.

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 Figure 36. Pull out the removable tapes and lift the LCD panel

Step 2. Peel back the tape. Disconnect the EDP cable from the LCD panel. Then, remove the LCD panel.

Figure 37. Disconnect the EDP cable and remove the LCD panel

Notes: For LCD panel with the factory color calibration feature, do the following to install new color
profiles:
1. Connect your computer to the network and close the X-Rite Color Assistant program.
2. Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/DS543953 to download the installation
software. Double-click the EXE file and follow the on-screen instructions to finish the
installation.
3. Go to C:\Program files (x86)\X-Rite Color Assistant and locate the
ProfileUpdaterForDisplayReplacement.exe file. Double-click the EXE file. Follow the on-screen
instructions to input the display serial number and click Submit. You can find the display serial
number and instructions on a sticker fixed to the front of the new LCD part. When the new
color profiles are installed successfully, a prompted window will be displayed.

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Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following
replacement parts:
LCD panel
Removable tapes

Remove the EDP cable

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the LCD unit” on page 49
“Remove the hinge cover” on page 52
“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 52
“Remove the camera bracket” on page 53
“Remove the LCD panel” on page 54

Step 1. Disconnect the EDP cable from the sensor board. Then, remove the EDP cable from the LCD cover.

Figure 38. Remove the EDP cable

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:
EDP cable

Remove the microphone rubbers

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the LCD unit” on page 49
“Remove the hinge cover” on page 52
“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 52
“Remove the camera bracket” on page 53

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 “Remove the LCD panel” on page 54

Step 1. Remove the microphone rubbers from the camera board.

Figure 39. Remove the microphone rubbers

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:
Microphone rubbers

Remove the camera board

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the LCD unit” on page 49
“Remove the hinge cover” on page 52
“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 52
“Remove the camera bracket” on page 53
“Remove the LCD panel” on page 54
“Remove the microphone rubbers” on page 56

Step 1. Disconnect the camera cable from the camera board and then remove the camera board.

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 Figure 40. Disconnect the camera cable and remove the camera board

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:
Camera board

Remove the camera cable

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the LCD unit” on page 49
“Remove the hinge cover” on page 52
“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 52
“Remove the camera bracket” on page 53
“Remove the LCD panel” on page 54

Step 1. Disconnect the camera cable from the camera board and the sensor board. Then, remove the
camera cable.

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 Figure 41. Disconnect and remove the camera cable

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:
Camera cable

Remove the sensor board

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the LCD unit” on page 49
“Remove the hinge cover” on page 52
“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 52
“Remove the camera bracket” on page 53
“Remove the LCD panel” on page 54

Step 1. Disconnect the camera cable and EDP cable from the sensor board. Then, remove the sensor
board.

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 Figure 42. Disconnect cables and remove the sensor board

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:
Sensor board

Remove the LCD cover

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
“Remove the lower case” on page 28
“Remove the LCD unit” on page 49
“Remove the hinge cover” on page 52
“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 52
“Remove the camera bracket” on page 53
“Remove the LCD panel” on page 54
“Remove the EDP cable” on page 56
“Remove the microphone rubbers” on page 56
“Remove the camera board” on page 57
“Remove the sensor board” on page 59

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement part:
LCD cover

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Chapter 5. Label locations

Figure 43. Label layout on the back side of the base cover

Labels attached to the base cover are country/region specific. Make sure to apply the appropriate labels to
the replacement base cover.

Table 5. All base cover labels

Label Label description Applied country/region Label dimensions

1 Rating label All 66 mm x 24 mm

2 Rating print label All 43 mm x 24 mm

3 OS label All 16 mm x 22.5 mm

4 CO2 offset label All 18 mm x 18 mm
Korea 50 mm x 16 mm
Taiwan 70 mm x 10 mm
Indonesia 26 mm x 10 mm

5 Country label Vietnam 10 mm x 9 mm

Argentina 68 mm x 6 mm

Malaysia 8 mm x 8mm

India (BIS) 22 mm x 30 mm

Brazil 16.5 mm x 15 mm
Taiwan 32 mm x 10 mm
6 WL/BT label Israel 32 mm x 10 mm
South Africa 20 mm x 10 mm
Argentina 32 mm x 10 mm

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Table 5. All base cover labels (continued)

Morocco 10 mm x 10 mm
Indonesia 15 mm x 10 mm
Belarus 40 mm x 8 mm
Japan 52 mm x 10 mm

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