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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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... how serious the apparent hazard could be frayed or worn. 4. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Disconnect ... cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of every service task. Check for any non-Lenovo alterations. 7. Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of non-Lenovo features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to assist you can cause serious or fatal...
... how serious the apparent hazard could be frayed or worn. 4. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Disconnect ... cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of every service task. Check for any non-Lenovo alterations. 7. Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of non-Lenovo features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to assist you can cause serious or fatal...
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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 by ... even when you use of a grounded work mat to provide protection that the machine, the part, the work surface. When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connectoroutside shells on ac-operated computers. Protect against ESD damage is required for operator safety and correct system function. Grounding...
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 by ... even when you use of a grounded work mat to provide protection that the machine, the part, the work surface. When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connectoroutside shells on ac-operated computers. Protect against ESD damage is required for operator safety and correct system function. Grounding...
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... Unplug the AC adapter cable from the one of the following : • Replace the system board. • If the problem persists, go to "Lenovo Y480/Y580" on page 27. If the voltage is used. • If the power-on indicator does not turn on page 22 Checking the AC adapter... You are servicing. 3. Note: Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. Turn off the computer. 6. Remove the battery pack. 3. Connect the AC adapter. 4. Make sure that power is acceptable, do the following power supply checkouts: • "Checking the AC adapter" ...
... Unplug the AC adapter cable from the one of the following : • Replace the system board. • If the problem persists, go to "Lenovo Y480/Y580" on page 27. If the voltage is used. • If the power-on indicator does not turn on page 22 Checking the AC adapter... You are servicing. 3. Note: Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. Turn off the computer. 6. Remove the battery pack. 3. Connect the AC adapter. 4. Make sure that power is acceptable, do the following power supply checkouts: • "Checking the AC adapter" ...
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... or from the computer and leave it may not be continued for at room temperature for a moment (but do not click it . Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it at least 3 hours, even though the indicator does not light on. See the following figure: Terminal Voltage (V DC) 3 4 5... If the resistance is less than +11.0 V DC after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If the charge indicator or icon is still off the computer. 2. If the voltage is displayed. Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. Remove it from having a shortened life....
... or from the computer and leave it may not be continued for at room temperature for a moment (but do not click it . Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it at least 3 hours, even though the indicator does not light on. See the following figure: Terminal Voltage (V DC) 3 4 5... If the resistance is less than +11.0 V DC after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If the charge indicator or icon is still off the computer. 2. If the voltage is displayed. Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. Remove it from having a shortened life....
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...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. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, ...timer 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 following events occur in addition to reenter operation mode. 25 Related service information Power management Note: Power management...
...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. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, ...timer 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 following events occur in addition to reenter operation mode. 25 Related service information Power management Note: Power management...
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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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...Meaning a Touchpad White: The touchpad is operating on ) The battery is in uppercase without pressing the Shift key. Lenovo Y480/Y580 Table 2. White: The remaining power of the battery is more than 5% of its capacity. b Battery status c Power on d Caps lock e Num lock Blinking ...amber: (500ms off /3.2s on battery power with the remaining power between...
...Meaning a Touchpad White: The touchpad is operating on ) The battery is in uppercase without pressing the Shift key. Lenovo Y480/Y580 Table 2. White: The remaining power of the battery is more than 5% of its capacity. b Battery status c Power on d Caps lock e Num lock Blinking ...amber: (500ms off /3.2s on battery power with the remaining power between...
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... parts. 2. Metallic parts or metal flakes can be removed before the failing FRU. To put the new FRU in square callouts. 5. Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing and replacing an FRU This section presents exploded figures with one hand or using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap...When replacing an FRU, use the correct screw as given by removing any FRUs that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any computer unless you have made sure that have been trained and certified. Before touching it in the direction...
... parts. 2. Metallic parts or metal flakes can be removed before the failing FRU. To put the new FRU in square callouts. 5. Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing and replacing an FRU This section presents exploded figures with one hand or using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap...When replacing an FRU, use the correct screw as given by removing any FRUs that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any computer unless you have made sure that have been trained and certified. Before touching it in the direction...
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Lenovo Y480/Y580 1010 Battery pack DANGER Only use the battery specified in the direction shown by the arrow c. Holding the spring-loaded battery latch in the unlocked position b, remove the battery pack in the parts list for your computer. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the locked position. 35 Removal steps of the slot. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Figure 1. a c b When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the manual battery latch a.
Lenovo Y480/Y580 1010 Battery pack DANGER Only use the battery specified in the direction shown by the arrow c. Holding the spring-loaded battery latch in the unlocked position b, remove the battery pack in the parts list for your computer. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the locked position. 35 Removal steps of the slot. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Figure 1. a c b When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the manual battery latch a.
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a b 36 Removal steps of dummy cards Remove the dummy card in the direction shown by arrows a b . Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1020 Dummy card For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 35 Figure 2.
a b 36 Removal steps of dummy cards Remove the dummy card in the direction shown by arrows a b . 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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Remove the compartment cover b . 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. 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.
Remove the compartment cover b . 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. 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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a a Step a Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (1) (Y480) M2.5 × 8 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (1) (Y480) M2.5 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (1) (Y580) M2.5 × 10 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (1) (Y580) Color Black Black Black Black Torque 1.5 ~ 2.0 kgfcm 1.5 ~ ... drive while the system is operating or is in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 35 • "1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover" on it . Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1040 Hard disk drive For access, remove these FRUs in...
a a Step a Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (1) (Y480) M2.5 × 8 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (1) (Y480) M2.5 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (1) (Y580) M2.5 × 10 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (1) (Y580) Color Black Black Black Black Torque 1.5 ~ 2.0 kgfcm 1.5 ~ ... drive while the system is operating or is in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 35 • "1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover" on it . Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1040 Hard disk drive For access, remove these FRUs in...
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Pull the optical drive out in the direction shown by arrow c. 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 Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1050 Optical drive For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 35 Figure 5. 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.
Pull the optical drive out in the direction shown by arrow c. 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 Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1050 Optical drive For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 35 Figure 5. 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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Lenovo Y480/Y580 1060 DIMM 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 both edges of the DIMM into ...
Lenovo Y480/Y580 1060 DIMM 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 both edges of the DIMM into ...
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...step a. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN and TV Card 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 Figure 7. Step ...b Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (1) Black Remove the card in the direction shown by arrow c . 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...
...step a. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN and TV Card 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 Figure 7. Step ...b Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (1) Black Remove the card in the direction shown by arrow c . 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...
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b 44 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. Lift the keyboard a little c, and then detach the connector in the direction shown by arrow d. Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1080 Keyboard For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 35 Figure 8. Removal steps of keyboard Y480: Remove screw a .
b 44 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. Lift the keyboard a little c, and then detach the connector in the direction shown by arrow d. Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1080 Keyboard For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 35 Figure 8. Removal steps of keyboard Y480: Remove screw a .
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..., flat-head, nylok-coated (4) Black 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...
..., flat-head, nylok-coated (4) Black 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...
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.... • Be careful not to drop the system board on a bench top that has a hard surface, such as an ESD mat or conductive corrugated material. 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" ...
.... • Be careful not to drop the system board on a bench top that has a hard surface, such as an ESD mat or conductive corrugated material. 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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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 PCI Express Card slot compartment cover" ... 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 . a a bb Step Screw (quantity) a M2.5 × 6 flat-head, nylok-coated (2) b M2.5 × 4 flat-head, nylok-coated (2) Color Torque White...
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 PCI Express Card slot compartment cover" ... 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 . a a bb Step Screw (quantity) a M2.5 × 6 flat-head, nylok-coated (2) b M2.5 × 4 flat-head, nylok-coated (2) Color Torque White...