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...General checkout 19 What to do first 20 Power system checkout 21 Checking the AC adapter 21 Checking operational charging 21 Checking the battery pack 22 Related service information 23 Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set 23 Start Recovery Disc (one disc 23 ... 24 Hard-disk password 24 Supervisor password 24 Power management 25 Screen blank mode 25 Sleep (standby) mode 25 Hibernation mode 26 Lenovo Y480/Y580 27 Specifications 27 Status indicators 30 Fn key combinations 32 FRU replacement notices 33 Screw notices 33 Removing and replacing an FRU ...
...General checkout 19 What to do first 20 Power system checkout 21 Checking the AC adapter 21 Checking operational charging 21 Checking the battery pack 22 Related service information 23 Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set 23 Start Recovery Disc (one disc 23 ... 24 Hard-disk password 24 Supervisor password 24 Power management 25 Screen blank mode 25 Sleep (standby) mode 25 Hibernation mode 26 Lenovo Y480/Y580 27 Specifications 27 Status indicators 30 Fn key combinations 32 FRU replacement notices 33 Screw notices 33 Removing and replacing an FRU ...
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... b. c. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: • Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can continue without first correcting the problem. Check for any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Check for damage (loose, broken..., or sharp edges). 2. Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of any non-Lenovo alterations. 7. Begin the checks with . 5 Remove the cover. 6. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard...
... b. c. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: • Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can continue without first correcting the problem. Check for any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Check for damage (loose, broken..., or sharp edges). 2. Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of any non-Lenovo alterations. 7. Begin the checks with . 5 Remove the cover. 6. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard...
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...are wearing a wrist strap. • Use the black side of a grounding system to provide protection that meets the specific service requirement. Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified... so that the machine, the part, the work surface. Use the round ground prong of the ac plug on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of a grounded work mat to provide a static-free work mat, and the person handling the part are all at...
...are wearing a wrist strap. • Use the black side of a grounding system to provide protection that meets the specific service requirement. Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified... so that the machine, the part, the work surface. Use the round ground prong of the ac plug on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of a grounded work mat to provide a static-free work mat, and the person handling the part are all at...
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... 21 Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, go to "Checking ...not charge during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 22 Checking the ... You are servicing. 3. Remove the battery pack. 3. To check the AC ...; "Checking operational charging" on page 21 • "Checking the battery pack" on the computer. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. ...adapter cable. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Turn off the computer. 6. Connect the...
... 21 Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, go to "Checking ...not charge during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 22 Checking the ... You are servicing. 3. Remove the battery pack. 3. To check the AC ...; "Checking operational charging" on page 21 • "Checking the battery pack" on the computer. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. ...adapter cable. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Turn off the computer. 6. Connect the...
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...next section. If the battery status indicator or icon does not light on, remove the battery pack and let it at least 3 hours, even though the indicator does not light on , replace the system board. Remove it from having a shortened life. Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...Perform operational charging. If the charge indicator or icon is still not charged, go to 30 KΩ. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon. Note: If...
...next section. If the battery status indicator or icon does not light on, remove the battery pack and let it at least 3 hours, even though the indicator does not light on , replace the system board. Remove it from having a shortened life. Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...Perform operational charging. If the charge indicator or icon is still not charged, go to 30 KΩ. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon. Note: If...
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... addition to what occurs 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 hibernation mode.) To cause the computer to return from sleep... a few seconds before taking any operation with the 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.
... addition to what occurs 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 hibernation mode.) To cause the computer to return from sleep... a few seconds before taking any operation with the 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.
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Specifications (continued) Feature Finger Print Reader Integrated camera Battery AC adapter Pre-installed operating system Description • N/A • HD Camera • 6 cells, 3400mAH or 2800mAH, Li-Ion (Y480) • 6 cells, 3400mAH Li-Ion (Y580) • 90 W/120 W • Win7, Win8 29 Lenovo Y480/Y580 Table 1.
Specifications (continued) Feature Finger Print Reader Integrated camera Battery AC adapter Pre-installed operating system Description • N/A • HD Camera • 6 cells, 3400mAH or 2800mAH, Li-Ion (Y480) • 6 cells, 3400mAH Li-Ion (Y580) • 90 W/120 W • Win7, Win8 29 Lenovo Y480/Y580 Table 1.
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...the remaining power between 5% and 20% of its capacity. Status indicators Indicator Meaning a Touchpad White: The touchpad is enabled. Blinking white: The battery is being charged with the remaining power between 20% and 80% of its capacity. Blinking amber: (100ms off : System is more than ...5% of its capacity. White: The remaining power of the battery is in hibernate mode or shut down. off /3.2s on battery power with the remaining power between 20% and 80% of its capacity. Lenovo Y480/Y580 Table 2. White: Caps Lock mode is enabled. To enable or ...
...the remaining power between 5% and 20% of its capacity. Status indicators Indicator Meaning a Touchpad White: The touchpad is enabled. Blinking white: The battery is being charged with the remaining power between 20% and 80% of its capacity. Blinking amber: (100ms off : System is more than ...5% of its capacity. White: The remaining power of the battery is in hibernate mode or shut down. off /3.2s on battery power with the remaining power between 20% and 80% of its capacity. Lenovo Y480/Y580 Table 2. White: Caps Lock mode is enabled. To enable or ...
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Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing and replacing an FRU This section presents exploded figures with ... attempt to service any computer unless you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any of the notes that have been trained and certified. Remove them in the order... in which they are of the Lenovo Y580, unless otherwise stated. 34 When turning a screw to , and can cause electrical short circuits. When removing the FRU...
Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing and replacing an FRU This section presents exploded figures with ... attempt to service any computer unless you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any of the notes that have been trained and certified. Remove them in the order... in which they are of the Lenovo Y580, unless otherwise stated. 34 When turning a screw to , and can cause electrical short circuits. When removing the FRU...
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Holding the spring-loaded battery latch in the unlocked position b, remove the battery pack in the locked position. 35 Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the direction shown by the arrow c. Removal steps of the slot. Figure 1. a c b When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the manual battery latch a. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Lenovo Y480/Y580 1010 Battery pack DANGER Only use the battery specified in the parts list for your computer.
Holding the spring-loaded battery latch in the unlocked position b, remove the battery pack in the locked position. 35 Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the direction shown by the arrow c. Removal steps of the slot. Figure 1. a c b When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the manual battery latch a. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Lenovo Y480/Y580 1010 Battery pack DANGER Only use the battery specified in the parts list for your computer.
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Removal steps of dummy cards Remove the dummy card in the direction shown by arrows a b . a b 36 Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1020 Dummy card For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 35 Figure 2.
Removal steps of dummy cards Remove the dummy card in the direction shown by arrows a b . a b 36 Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1020 Dummy card For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 35 Figure 2.
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Lenovo Y480/Y580 1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 35 Figure 3. Remove the compartment cover b . a b a Step a Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 8 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) Color Black Torque 1.5 ~ 2.0 kgfcm 37 Removal steps of HDD/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot/TV Card slot compartment cover Loosen the screws a that secure the compartment cover.
Lenovo Y480/Y580 1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 35 Figure 3. Remove the compartment cover b . a b a Step a Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 8 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) Color Black Torque 1.5 ~ 2.0 kgfcm 37 Removal steps of HDD/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot/TV Card slot compartment cover Loosen the screws a that secure the compartment cover.
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The hard disk drive is in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 35 • "1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover" on it if possible. • Never remove ... or apply any physical shock to physical shock. Improper handling can cause damages and permanent loss of hard disk drive Remove the frame fixing screws a . Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1040 Hard disk drive For access, remove these FRUs in suspend mode. Figure 4. a a Step a Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4 mm, flat-head...
The hard disk drive is in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 35 • "1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover" on it if possible. • Never remove ... or apply any physical shock to physical shock. Improper handling can cause damages and permanent loss of hard disk drive Remove the frame fixing screws a . Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1040 Hard disk drive For access, remove these FRUs in suspend mode. Figure 4. a a Step a Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4 mm, flat-head...
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Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1050 Optical drive For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 35 Figure 5. a Step a Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × 10 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated Black (1) Torque 1.5 ~ 2.0 kgfcm b c 40 Pull the optical drive out in the direction shown by arrow c. Removal steps of optical drive Remove the screw a, insert a screwdriver into the screw hole and push the optical drive in the direction shown by arrow b.
Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1050 Optical drive For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 35 Figure 5. a Step a Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × 10 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated Black (1) Torque 1.5 ~ 2.0 kgfcm b c 40 Pull the optical drive out in the direction shown by arrow c. Removal steps of optical drive Remove the screw a, insert a screwdriver into the screw hole and push the optical drive in the direction shown by arrow b.
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... you are servicing, the card must be moved. 41 Make sure that it snaps into the socket. Removal steps of the DIMM into the place. Lenovo Y480/Y580 1060 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrows a, and then unplug the DIMM in order: • "1010...
... you are servicing, the card must be moved. 41 Make sure that it snaps into the socket. Removal steps of the DIMM into the place. Lenovo Y480/Y580 1060 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrows a, and then unplug the DIMM in order: • "1010...
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Wireless LAN card in some models may have 3 cables in step a. Torque 1.0 ~ 1.5 kgfcm c 42 Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN and TV Card Disconnect the two wireless LAN cables a, and then remove ... in the direction shown by arrow c . Step b Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (1) Black Remove the card in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 35 • "1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover" on page 37 Figure 7. Removal steps of...
Wireless LAN card in some models may have 3 cables in step a. Torque 1.0 ~ 1.5 kgfcm c 42 Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN and TV Card Disconnect the two wireless LAN cables a, and then remove ... in the direction shown by arrow c . Step b Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (1) Black Remove the card in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 35 • "1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover" on page 37 Figure 7. Removal steps of...
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Lift the keyboard a little c, and then detach the connector in the direction shown by arrow d. b 44 Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1080 Keyboard For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 35 Figure 8. a Step a Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × 8 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated(1) Black 1.5 ~ 2.0 kgfcm Y480: Loosen the keyboard with fingers in the direction shown by arrow b. Removal steps of keyboard Y480: Remove screw a .
Lift the keyboard a little c, and then detach the connector in the direction shown by arrow d. b 44 Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1080 Keyboard For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 35 Figure 8. a Step a Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × 8 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated(1) Black 1.5 ~ 2.0 kgfcm Y480: Loosen the keyboard with fingers in the direction shown by arrow b. Removal steps of keyboard Y480: Remove screw a .
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...M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (4) Black Torque 1.5 ~ 2.0 kgfcm 1.0 ~ 1.5 kgfcm 1.0 ~ 1.5 kgfcm 47 Lenovo Y480/Y580 1090 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 35 • "1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover" on... page 37 • "1050 Optical drive" on page 40 • "1080 Keyboard" on the bottom. Removal steps of keyboard bezel Y480: Remove eight screws a...
...M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (4) Black Torque 1.5 ~ 2.0 kgfcm 1.0 ~ 1.5 kgfcm 1.0 ~ 1.5 kgfcm 47 Lenovo Y480/Y580 1090 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 35 • "1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover" on... page 37 • "1050 Optical drive" on page 40 • "1080 Keyboard" on the bottom. Removal steps of keyboard bezel Y480: Remove eight screws a...
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Lenovo Y480/Y580 1100 System board Important notices for handling the system board: When handling the system board, bear the following in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 35 • "1020 Dummy card" on page 36 • "1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover" ...
Lenovo Y480/Y580 1100 System board Important notices for handling the system board: When handling the system board, bear the following in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 35 • "1020 Dummy card" on page 36 • "1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover" ...
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....5 × 6 flat-head, nylok-coated (2) b M2.5 × 4 flat-head, nylok-coated (2) Color Torque White 1.5 ~2.0 kgfcm Black 1.5 ~2.0 kgfcm 55 Lenovo Y480/Y580 1110 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 35 • "1020 Dummy card" on page 36 • "1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini... Keyboard" on page 44 • "1090 Keyboard bezel" on page 47 • "1100 System board" on page 51 Figure 11. Removal steps of LCD unit Y480: Remove two screws a and two screws b .
....5 × 6 flat-head, nylok-coated (2) b M2.5 × 4 flat-head, nylok-coated (2) Color Torque White 1.5 ~2.0 kgfcm Black 1.5 ~2.0 kgfcm 55 Lenovo Y480/Y580 1110 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 35 • "1020 Dummy card" on page 36 • "1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini... Keyboard" on page 44 • "1090 Keyboard bezel" on page 47 • "1100 System board" on page 51 Figure 11. Removal steps of LCD unit Y480: Remove two screws a and two screws b .