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... management 25 Screen blank mode 25 Sleep (standby) mode 25 Hibernation mode 26 Lenovo IdeaPad U460 27 Specifications 27 Status indicators 29 Fn key combinations 31 FRU replacement notices 32 Screw notices 32 Removing and replacing an FRU 33 1010 Battery pack 34 1020 Dummy card 35 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover 36...
... management 25 Screen blank mode 25 Sleep (standby) mode 25 Hibernation mode 26 Lenovo IdeaPad U460 27 Specifications 27 Status indicators 29 Fn key combinations 31 FRU replacement notices 32 Screw notices 32 Removing and replacing an FRU 33 1010 Battery pack 34 1020 Dummy card 35 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover 36...
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... whether there are present, you must not be the type specified in the parts list. Check the power cord for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Check for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have...safety items were installed to measure third-wire ground continuity for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Check exterior covers for any non-Lenovo IdeaPad alterations. 7. c. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of every service task. Safety information Safety inspection guide ...
... whether there are present, you must not be the type specified in the parts list. Check the power cord for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Check for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have...safety items were installed to measure third-wire ground continuity for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Check exterior covers for any non-Lenovo IdeaPad alterations. 7. c. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of every service task. Safety information Safety inspection guide ...
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... with other people. •• Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to provide protection that meets the specific service requirement...ESD damage is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. •• Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. IdeaPad U460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should...
... with other people. •• Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to provide protection that meets the specific service requirement...ESD damage is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. •• Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. IdeaPad U460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should...
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... board. •• If the problem continues, go to "Lenovo IdeaPad U460" on page 22 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, go to "Checking operational charging". General...
... board. •• If the problem continues, go to "Lenovo IdeaPad U460" on page 22 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, go to "Checking operational charging". General...
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... at room temperature for at least 3 hours, even though the indicator does not light on. Remove it may not be charged. IdeaPad U460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it from having a shortened life. See the following figure: Terminal Voltage (V DC) 3 4 5 6(-) 7(-) 2(+) 1(+) 1 +0 to be able to +14...
... at room temperature for at least 3 hours, even though the indicator does not light on. Remove it may not be charged. IdeaPad U460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it from having a shortened life. See the following figure: Terminal Voltage (V DC) 3 4 5 6(-) 7(-) 2(+) 1(+) 1 +0 to be able to +14...
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...in screen blank mode: •• The LCD is powered off. •• The hard disk drive is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into sleep (standby) mode automatically: •• If a "... keyboard, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that time. •• If the battery indicator is amber, indicating that the battery power is powered off the LCD backlight by pressing Fn+F2. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into hibernation mode.)...
...in screen blank mode: •• The LCD is powered off. •• The hard disk drive is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into sleep (standby) mode automatically: •• If a "... keyboard, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that time. •• If the battery indicator is amber, indicating that the battery power is powered off the LCD backlight by pressing Fn+F2. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into hibernation mode.)...
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... Video Ethernet (on the system board) PCI Express Mini Card slot WLAN Bluetooth wireless Keyboard Touch pad Fingerprint reader Integrated camera Battery AC adapter Pre-installed operating system Description • External monitor connector • Stereo headphone jack • Microphone jack •... Lenovo b/g • Selected Model • 6 row 288mm Lenovo Keyboard • Multi-touch type (no TrackPoint) • Yes, with LED • All Models • Fixed Focus CMOS camera, 1.3 Million pixels • 2.2Ah, 8 cell Li-Polymer Battery • 65W 20V • Windows 7 28 IdeaPad U460 ...
... Video Ethernet (on the system board) PCI Express Mini Card slot WLAN Bluetooth wireless Keyboard Touch pad Fingerprint reader Integrated camera Battery AC adapter Pre-installed operating system Description • External monitor connector • Stereo headphone jack • Microphone jack •... Lenovo b/g • Selected Model • 6 row 288mm Lenovo Keyboard • Multi-touch type (no TrackPoint) • Yes, with LED • All Models • Fixed Focus CMOS camera, 1.3 Million pixels • 2.2Ah, 8 cell Li-Polymer Battery • 65W 20V • Windows 7 28 IdeaPad U460 ...
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... and not connected to AP. White: The touchpad is activated. 30 Flashing white: The wireless LAN radio is turned on ) The battery is being transmitted. To enable or disable the touchpad, press and hold the Fn key, and press the F6 key. White: The... operating on and connected to AP. White: The remaining power of the battery is more than 5% of it is switched on and the radio of its capacity. IdeaPad U460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 2. Status indicators (continued) Indicator 6 Battery status 7 WLAN 8 Touchpad 9 Fingerprint reader Meaning Blinking amber: (500ms ...
... and not connected to AP. White: The touchpad is activated. 30 Flashing white: The wireless LAN radio is turned on ) The battery is being transmitted. To enable or disable the touchpad, press and hold the Fn key, and press the F6 key. White: The... operating on and connected to AP. White: The remaining power of the battery is more than 5% of it is switched on and the radio of its capacity. IdeaPad U460 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 2. Status indicators (continued) Indicator 6 Battery status 7 WLAN 8 Touchpad 9 Fingerprint reader Meaning Blinking amber: (500ms ...
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... any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on the computer until you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, turn on page 32. 3. DANGER Before removing any of damaging parts. 2. Verify this by the ...arranging internal cables, see "Locations" on page 67. 8. Make sure to remove the FRU, as given by the arrow in the procedures. Lenovo IdeaPad U460 Removing and replacing an FRU This section presents exploded figures with one hand or using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959) to be ...
... any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on the computer until you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, turn on page 32. 3. DANGER Before removing any of damaging parts. 2. Verify this by the ...arranging internal cables, see "Locations" on page 67. 8. Make sure to remove the FRU, as given by the arrow in the procedures. Lenovo IdeaPad U460 Removing and replacing an FRU This section presents exploded figures with one hand or using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959) to be ...
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IdeaPad U460 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1010 Battery pack DANGER Only use the battery specified in the locked position. 34 Removal steps of the slot. Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2, remove the battery pack in the direction shown by arrow 3. 1 3 2 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the battery release lever 1. Figure 1. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode.
IdeaPad U460 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1010 Battery pack DANGER Only use the battery specified in the locked position. 34 Removal steps of the slot. Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2, remove the battery pack in the direction shown by arrow 3. 1 3 2 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the battery release lever 1. Figure 1. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode.
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Lenovo IdeaPad U460 1020 Dummy card For access, remove this FRU: •• "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 Figure 2. Removal steps of dummy card Remove the dummy card in the direction shown by arrows 1 2. 1 2 35
Lenovo IdeaPad U460 1020 Dummy card For access, remove this FRU: •• "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 Figure 2. Removal steps of dummy card Remove the dummy card in the direction shown by arrows 1 2. 1 2 35
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IdeaPad U460 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover For access, remove this FRU: •• "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 Figure 3. Removal steps of HDD cover Loosen the screws 1 and then remove the HDD cover in the direction shown by arrow 2. 1 1 2 36
IdeaPad U460 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover For access, remove this FRU: •• "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 Figure 3. Removal steps of HDD cover Loosen the screws 1 and then remove the HDD cover in the direction shown by arrow 2. 1 1 2 36
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... connector is sensitive to it if possible. • Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is in suspend mode. Lenovo IdeaPad U460 1040 Hard disk drive For access, remove these FRUs in order: •• "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 •• "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover" on it .
... connector is sensitive to it if possible. • Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is in suspend mode. Lenovo IdeaPad U460 1040 Hard disk drive For access, remove these FRUs in order: •• "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 •• "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover" on it .
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Removal steps of DIMM cover Loosen two screws 1, and then remove the DIMM cover in the direction shown by arrow 2. 1 1 2 38 IdeaPad U460 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1050 DIMM cover For access, remove this FRU: •• "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 Figure 5.
Removal steps of DIMM cover Loosen two screws 1, and then remove the DIMM cover in the direction shown by arrow 2. 1 1 2 38 IdeaPad U460 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1050 DIMM cover For access, remove this FRU: •• "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 Figure 5.
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... sure that it snaps into the socket. Removal steps of DIMM Release the two latches on page 38 Figure 6. Lenovo IdeaPad U460 1060 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in order: •• "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 •• "1050 DIMM cover" on both edges of the socket at the same time...
... sure that it snaps into the socket. Removal steps of DIMM Release the two latches on page 38 Figure 6. Lenovo IdeaPad U460 1060 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in order: •• "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 •• "1050 DIMM cover" on both edges of the socket at the same time...
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wireless LAN card in some models may have 3 cables in step 1. Notes: wireless LAN card has 2 cables in step 1. IdeaPad U460 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN 2 1 1 Disconnect the two wireless LAN cables (black, white) 1, and then remove the screw 2.... using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159), or pick up the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in order: •• "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 •• "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover" on page 36 •• "1040 Hard disk drive" on page 37 ...
wireless LAN card in some models may have 3 cables in step 1. Notes: wireless LAN card has 2 cables in step 1. IdeaPad U460 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN 2 1 1 Disconnect the two wireless LAN cables (black, white) 1, and then remove the screw 2.... using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159), or pick up the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in order: •• "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 •• "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover" on page 36 •• "1040 Hard disk drive" on page 37 ...
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Removal steps of keyboard Remove three screws 1. 1 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 6 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (3) Color Black Torque 2.5 kgfcm 42 IdeaPad U460 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1080 Keyboard For access, remove this FRU: •• "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 Figure 8.
Removal steps of keyboard Remove three screws 1. 1 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 6 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (3) Color Black Torque 2.5 kgfcm 42 IdeaPad U460 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1080 Keyboard For access, remove this FRU: •• "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 Figure 8.
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Removal steps of keyboard bezel Remove thirteen screws 1 on page 42 Figure 9. IdeaPad U460 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1090 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: •• "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 •• "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover" on page 36 •• "1040 Hard disk drive" on page 37 •• "1050 DIMM cover" on page 38 •• "1080 Keyboard" on the bottom. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × 6 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (13) Black Torque 2.5 kgfcm 44
Removal steps of keyboard bezel Remove thirteen screws 1 on page 42 Figure 9. IdeaPad U460 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1090 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: •• "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 •• "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover" on page 36 •• "1040 Hard disk drive" on page 37 •• "1050 DIMM cover" on page 38 •• "1080 Keyboard" on the bottom. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × 6 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (13) Black Torque 2.5 kgfcm 44
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Lenovo IdeaPad U460 1100 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrows 3. 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 3 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 6 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (5) Color ... cables along the cable guides. 49 As you attach the LCD assembly. Release the antenna cables from the cable guides in order: •• "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 •• "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover" on page 36 •• "1040 Hard disk drive" on page 37 •...
Lenovo IdeaPad U460 1100 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrows 3. 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 3 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 6 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (5) Color ... cables along the cable guides. 49 As you attach the LCD assembly. Release the antenna cables from the cable guides in order: •• "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 •• "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover" on page 36 •• "1040 Hard disk drive" on page 37 •...
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For access, remove these FRUs in order: •• "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 •• "1020 Dummy card" on page 35 •• "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover" on page 36 •• "... Card for handling the system board: When handling the system board, bear the following in mind. • Be careful not to the system board. 51 Lenovo IdeaPad U460 1110 System board Important notices for wireless LAN/WAN" on page 40 •• "1080 Keyboard" on page 42 •• "1090 Keyboard bezel" on...
For access, remove these FRUs in order: •• "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 •• "1020 Dummy card" on page 35 •• "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover" on page 36 •• "... Card for handling the system board: When handling the system board, bear the following in mind. • Be careful not to the system board. 51 Lenovo IdeaPad U460 1110 System board Important notices for wireless LAN/WAN" on page 40 •• "1080 Keyboard" on page 42 •• "1090 Keyboard bezel" on...