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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 Z475/Z575 27 Specifications 27 Status indicators 29 Fn key combinations 31 FRU replacement notices 32 Screw notices 32 Removing and replacing an FRU 33...
...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 Z475/Z575 27 Specifications 27 Status indicators 29 Fn key combinations 31 FRU replacement notices 32 Screw notices 32 Removing and replacing an FRU 33...
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... covers for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. b. Check for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Check the power cord for any potential unsafe conditions, use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-Lenovo features or options not covered ...guide is to measure third-wire ground continuity for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Check inside the unit for any non-Lenovo alterations. 7. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be the type specified in the parts list. Checklist: 1. Disconnect ...
... covers for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. b. Check for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Check the power cord for any potential unsafe conditions, use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-Lenovo features or options not covered ...guide is to measure third-wire ground continuity for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Check inside the unit for any non-Lenovo alterations. 7. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be the type specified in the parts list. Checklist: 1. Disconnect ...
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..., the work surface. You can be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Most clothing is desirable but not necessary. - Lenovo Z475/Z575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that the ESD protective devices you are all at the same charge. Use product-specific ESD procedures when...wrist strap. • Use the black side of the electrical outlet can use coax or connectoroutside shells on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use an ESD common ground or reference point. Use the round ground prong of the computer is especially useful when ...
..., the work surface. You can be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Most clothing is desirable but not necessary. - Lenovo Z475/Z575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that the ESD protective devices you are all at the same charge. Use product-specific ESD procedures when...wrist strap. • Use the black side of the electrical outlet can use coax or connectoroutside shells on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use an ESD common ground or reference point. Use the round ground prong of the computer is especially useful when ...
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... If the computer does not charge during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the following : • Replace the system board. • If the problem persists, go to "Lenovo Z475/Z575" on the computer. Note: Noise from the one of the ...total power remaining when installed in the computer. 21 Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, go to "Checking operational charging...
... If the computer does not charge during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the following : • Replace the system board. • If the problem persists, go to "Lenovo Z475/Z575" on the computer. Note: Noise from the one of the ...total power remaining when installed in the computer. 21 Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, go to "Checking operational charging...
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... and wait for a while. If it at least 3 hours, even though the indicator does not light on. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon. Remove it from having a shortened life. Note: Recharging will be continued for at room temperature for a moment...the battery pack can charge to 100% of the total power remains; Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. If the charge indicator or icon is more than 95% of its capacity. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 22 Lenovo Z475/Z575 Hardware...
... and wait for a while. If it at least 3 hours, even though the indicator does not light on. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon. Remove it from having a shortened life. Note: Recharging will be continued for at room temperature for a moment...the battery pack can charge to 100% of the total power remains; Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. If the charge indicator or icon is more than 95% of its capacity. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 22 Lenovo Z475/Z575 Hardware...
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... 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 sleep (standby) mode automatically: • If a "suspend...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 CPU stops. Related service information Power management Note: Power management modes are not...
... 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 sleep (standby) mode automatically: • If a "suspend...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 CPU stops. Related service information Power management Note: Power management modes are not...
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Lenovo Z475/Z575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 1. Specifications (continued) Feature I/O port Built-in audio Keyboard Ethernet chip WLAN Bluetooth Integrated camera Battery pack AC adapter Pre-installed operating system Description • VGA port x 1 • Stereo headphone jack x 1 •... memory card reader x 1 • Stereo speakers • Built-in microphone • 6-row Lenovo keyboard with integrated numeric keyboard (Z475) • 6-row Lenovo keyboard with separate numeric keyboard (Z575) • RTL8111E (10/100/1000 Mbps) • RTL8105E (10/100 Mbps) • Atheros...
Lenovo Z475/Z575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 1. Specifications (continued) Feature I/O port Built-in audio Keyboard Ethernet chip WLAN Bluetooth Integrated camera Battery pack AC adapter Pre-installed operating system Description • VGA port x 1 • Stereo headphone jack x 1 •... memory card reader x 1 • Stereo speakers • Built-in microphone • 6-row Lenovo keyboard with integrated numeric keyboard (Z475) • 6-row Lenovo keyboard with separate numeric keyboard (Z575) • RTL8111E (10/100/1000 Mbps) • RTL8105E (10/100 Mbps) • Atheros...
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..., press the Num Lock key. c Drive in use White: Data is in -use light is on ) The battery is operating on , do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. Note: Do not move...and 80% of its capacity. Flashing white: The wireless LAN radio is enabled. White: The remaining power of the battery is more than 5% of its capacity, or the computer is operating on and data is enabled. White: The wireless... touchpad is in uppercase without pressing the Shift key. Blinking white: System is disabled. Lenovo Z475/Z575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 2.
..., press the Num Lock key. c Drive in use White: Data is in -use light is on ) The battery is operating on , do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. Note: Do not move...and 80% of its capacity. Flashing white: The wireless LAN radio is enabled. White: The remaining power of the battery is more than 5% of its capacity, or the computer is operating on and data is enabled. White: The wireless... touchpad is in uppercase without pressing the Shift key. Blinking white: System is disabled. Lenovo Z475/Z575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 2.
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Lenovo Z475/Z575 Removing and replacing an FRU This section presents exploded figures with one hand or using an ...is sensitive 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 interconnecting cables. Before touching it in the direction as given in the figures...be damaged by the arrow in the steps to replacement. Verify this section are listed at the top of the Lenovo Z475, unless otherwise stated. 33 An untrained person runs the risk of the notes that have been trained and ...
Lenovo Z475/Z575 Removing and replacing an FRU This section presents exploded figures with one hand or using an ...is sensitive 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 interconnecting cables. Before touching it in the direction as given in the figures...be damaged by the arrow in the steps to replacement. Verify this section are listed at the top of the Lenovo Z475, unless otherwise stated. 33 An untrained person runs the risk of the notes that have been trained and ...
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Lenovo Z475/Z575 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1010 Battery pack DANGER Only use the battery specified in the locked position. 34 Any other battery could ignite or explode. Z475 a1 c b Z575 b c a1 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the manual battery latch a. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. Holding the spring-loaded battery latch in the unlocked position b, remove the battery pack in the direction shown by the arrow c. Figure 1. Removal steps of the slot.
Lenovo Z475/Z575 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1010 Battery pack DANGER Only use the battery specified in the locked position. 34 Any other battery could ignite or explode. Z475 a1 c b Z575 b c a1 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the manual battery latch a. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. Holding the spring-loaded battery latch in the unlocked position b, remove the battery pack in the direction shown by the arrow c. Figure 1. Removal steps of the slot.
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Removal steps of dummy cards Remove the dummy card in the direction shown by arrows a b . 1 2 35 Lenovo Z475/Z575 1020 Dummy card For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 Figure 2.
Removal steps of dummy cards Remove the dummy card in the direction shown by arrows a b . 1 2 35 Lenovo Z475/Z575 1020 Dummy card For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 Figure 2.
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...quantity) M2.5 × 5 mm, mm, flat-head, nylokcoated (6) (Z475) M2 × 4 mm, mm, flat-head, nylokcoated (7) (Z575) Color Black Black Torque 2.5 kgfcm 1.6 kgfcm 36 Lenovo Z475/Z575 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover For access, remove this FRU...: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 Figure 3. Removal steps of HDD/Memory/...
...quantity) M2.5 × 5 mm, mm, flat-head, nylokcoated (6) (Z475) M2 × 4 mm, mm, flat-head, nylokcoated (7) (Z575) Color Black Black Torque 2.5 kgfcm 1.6 kgfcm 36 Lenovo Z475/Z575 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover For access, remove this FRU...: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 Figure 3. Removal steps of HDD/Memory/...
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... apply any physical shock to it if possible. • Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is sensitive to physical shock. Lenovo Z475/Z575 1040 Hard disk drive For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrow b to remove the hard disk drive from the slot. Improper... and permanent loss of hard disk drive Z475: Remove two screws a, lift the hard disk drive, and then pull the tab in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 • "1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover" on it . Figure 4. a a b 37...
... apply any physical shock to it if possible. • Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is sensitive to physical shock. Lenovo Z475/Z575 1040 Hard disk drive For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrow b to remove the hard disk drive from the slot. Improper... and permanent loss of hard disk drive Z475: Remove two screws a, lift the hard disk drive, and then pull the tab in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 • "1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover" on it . Figure 4. a a b 37...
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a b Step a Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylokcoated (1) (Z475) M2 × 2.5 mm, flat-head, nylokcoated (1)(Z575) Color Black Silver Torque 2.0 kgfcm 1.6 kgfcm 39 Gently pull the optical drive out b. Lenovo Z475/Z575 1050 Optical drive For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 Figure 5. Removal steps of optical drive Remove the screw shown in the illustration a.
a b Step a Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylokcoated (1) (Z475) M2 × 2.5 mm, flat-head, nylokcoated (1)(Z575) Color Black Silver Torque 2.0 kgfcm 1.6 kgfcm 39 Gently pull the optical drive out b. Lenovo Z475/Z575 1050 Optical drive For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 Figure 5. Removal steps of optical drive Remove the screw shown in the illustration a.
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... it until it is used on the computer you are servicing, the card must be moved. 40 Make sure that it snaps into the socket. Lenovo Z475/Z575 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1060 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrows a, and then unplug the DIMM in order: •...; "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 • "1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover" on both edges of the DIMM ...
... it until it is used on the computer you are servicing, the card must be moved. 40 Make sure that it snaps into the socket. Lenovo Z475/Z575 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1060 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrows a, and then unplug the DIMM in order: •...; "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 • "1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover" on both edges of the DIMM ...
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...kgfcm 1.6 kgfcm 41 Z475 2 1 Z575 2 1 In step a, unplug the jacks by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159), or pick up the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in step a. Notes: wireless LAN card has 2 cables in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 • ..."1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover" on page 36 Figure 7. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN For access, remove these FRUs in step a. Lenovo Z475/Z575 1070 PCI Express ...
...kgfcm 1.6 kgfcm 41 Z475 2 1 Z575 2 1 In step a, unplug the jacks by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159), or pick up the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in step a. Notes: wireless LAN card has 2 cables in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 • ..."1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover" on page 36 Figure 7. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN For access, remove these FRUs in step a. Lenovo Z475/Z575 1070 PCI Express ...
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Removal steps of keyboard Z475: Remove two screws a. 1 1 Lenovo Z475/Z575 Z575: Remove Three screws a. 1 1 1 Step a Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylokcoated (2) (Z475) M2.5 × 12 mm, flat-head, nylokcoated (3) (Z575) Color Black Black Torque 2.5 kgfcm 3.0 kgfcm 43 1080 Keyboard For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 Figure 8.
Removal steps of keyboard Z475: Remove two screws a. 1 1 Lenovo Z475/Z575 Z575: Remove Three screws a. 1 1 1 Step a Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylokcoated (2) (Z475) M2.5 × 12 mm, flat-head, nylokcoated (3) (Z575) Color Black Black Torque 2.5 kgfcm 3.0 kgfcm 43 1080 Keyboard For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 Figure 8.
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Removal steps of keyboard bezel Z475: Remove ten screws a and three screws b on page 43 Figure 9. Lenovo Z475/Z575 1090 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 • "1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover" on page 36 • "1050 Optical drive" on page 39 • "1080 Keyboard" on the bottom. 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 45
Removal steps of keyboard bezel Z475: Remove ten screws a and three screws b on page 43 Figure 9. Lenovo Z475/Z575 1090 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 • "1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover" on page 36 • "1050 Optical drive" on page 39 • "1080 Keyboard" on the bottom. 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 45
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Lenovo Z475/Z575 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1100 System board Important notices for wireless LAN/WAN" on page 41 • "1080 Keyboard" on page 43 • "1090 Keyboard bezel" on a padded surface such as an ESD mat or conductive corrugated material. For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 34...
Lenovo Z475/Z575 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1100 System board Important notices for wireless LAN/WAN" on page 41 • "1080 Keyboard" on page 43 • "1090 Keyboard bezel" on a padded surface such as an ESD mat or conductive corrugated material. For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 34...
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Lenovo Z475/Z575 1110 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrows a. Removal steps of LCD unit Release the antenna cables from the cable guides in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 • "1020 Dummy card" on page 35 • "1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini...
Lenovo Z475/Z575 1110 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrows a. Removal steps of LCD unit Release the antenna cables from the cable guides in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 34 • "1020 Dummy card" on page 35 • "1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini...