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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 Operating... 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 34 1010 Battery pack 35 1020 Dummy card 36 1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/...
... 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 Operating... 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 34 1010 Battery pack 35 1020 Dummy card 36 1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/...
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...the power cord for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. Use a meter to the safety of any non-Lenovo alterations. 7. b. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and whether you can cause serious or fatal electrical shock) • ...there are present, you in good condition. Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. 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....
...the power cord for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. Use a meter to the safety of any non-Lenovo alterations. 7. b. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and whether you can cause serious or fatal electrical shock) • ...there are present, you in good condition. Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. 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....
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... can be considered sensitive to any frame ground, ground braid, or greenwire ground. - When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. Protect against... • Avoid contact with other people. • Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should ...
... can be considered sensitive to any frame ground, ground braid, or greenwire ground. - When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. Protect against... • Avoid contact with other people. • Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 Lenovo Y480/Y580 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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... voltage for correct continuity and installation. • If the computer does not charge during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. 21 Unplug the ...battery charges properly during operation, go to "Checking operational charging". Remove the battery pack. 3. To check the AC adapter, follow the steps below : 1. Turn off the computer. 6. Turn off the computer. 2. See the following : • Replace the system board. • If the problem persists, go to "Lenovo Y480...
... voltage for correct continuity and installation. • If the computer does not charge during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. 21 Unplug the ...battery charges properly during operation, go to "Checking operational charging". Remove the battery pack. 3. To check the AC adapter, follow the steps below : 1. Turn off the computer. 6. Turn off the computer. 2. See the following : • Replace the system board. • If the problem persists, go to "Lenovo Y480...
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...not light on , replace the system board. If the charge indicator or icon is still not charged, go to +14 7 Ground (-) 3. Reinstall the battery pack. To check the battery pack, follow the steps below: 1. See the following figure: Terminal Voltage (V DC) 3 4 5 6(-) 7(-) 2(+) 1(+) 1 +0 to the next...on. under this condition the battery pack can charge to the Power Meter icon in the icon tray of battery power remaining is more than 95% of its capacity. The resistance must be charged. If the voltage is displayed. Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform...
...not light on , replace the system board. If the charge indicator or icon is still not charged, go to +14 7 Ground (-) 3. Reinstall the battery pack. To check the battery pack, follow the steps below: 1. See the following figure: Terminal Voltage (V DC) 3 4 5 6(-) 7(-) 2(+) 1(+) 1 +0 to the next...on. under this condition the battery pack can charge to the Power Meter icon in the icon tray of battery power remaining is more than 95% of its capacity. The resistance must be charged. If the voltage is displayed. Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform...
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...occurs in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns 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 return from sleep (standby) mode and resumes the operation: • The...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. Sleep (standby) mode When the computer enters sleep (standby)...
...occurs in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns 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 return from sleep (standby) mode and resumes the operation: • The...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. Sleep (standby) mode When the computer enters sleep (standby)...
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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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... Caps Lock mode, press the CapsLk key. Status indicators Indicator Meaning a Touchpad White: The touchpad is enabled. Blinking white: The battery is more than 5% of its capacity, or the computer is in uppercase without pressing the Shift key. White: The separate numeric keypad... Lock mode is enabled. Amber: The computer is in hibernate mode or shut down. b Battery status c Power on d Caps lock e Num lock Blinking amber: (500ms off : System is operating on battery power with the remaining power between 20% and 80% of its capacity. Lenovo Y480/Y580 Table 2.
... Caps Lock mode, press the CapsLk key. Status indicators Indicator Meaning a Touchpad White: The touchpad is enabled. Blinking white: The battery is more than 5% of its capacity, or the computer is in uppercase without pressing the Shift key. White: The separate numeric keypad... Lock mode is enabled. Amber: The computer is in hibernate mode or shut down. b Battery status c Power on d Caps lock e Num lock Blinking amber: (500ms off : System is operating on battery power with the remaining power between 20% and 80% of its capacity. Lenovo Y480/Y580 Table 2.
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... a screw to replace an FRU, turn on the computer until you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 71. 8. Note: The illustrations used in this by the numbers... "Locations" on page 33. 3. Do not attempt to service any FRUs that pertain to replacement. Any of such FRUs are listed. 4. 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 (P/N...
... a screw to replace an FRU, turn on the computer until you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 71. 8. Note: The illustrations used in this by the numbers... "Locations" on page 33. 3. Do not attempt to service any FRUs that pertain to replacement. Any of such FRUs are listed. 4. 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 (P/N...
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Figure 1. Holding the spring-loaded battery latch in the unlocked position b, remove the battery pack in the parts list for your computer. 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 direction shown by the arrow c. Removal steps of the slot. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the locked position. 35
Figure 1. Holding the spring-loaded battery latch in the unlocked position b, remove the battery pack in the parts list for your computer. 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 direction shown by the arrow c. Removal steps of the slot. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the locked position. 35
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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. Removal steps of dummy cards Remove the dummy card in the direction shown by arrows a b .
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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 . 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 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.
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 . 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 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.
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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 ...) 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 ~ 2.0 kgfcm 1.5 ~ 2.0 kgfcm 1.5 ~ 2.0 kgfcm 38 Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1040 Hard disk drive...
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 ...) 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 ~ 2.0 kgfcm 1.5 ~ 2.0 kgfcm 1.5 ~ 2.0 kgfcm 38 Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1040 Hard disk drive...
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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. 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
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. 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
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... end of the socket at the same time in the direction shown by arrow b. 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 Battery pack" on page 35 • "1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI...
... end of the socket at the same time in the direction shown by arrow b. 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 Battery pack" on page 35 • "1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI...
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... step a. Wireless LAN card in some models may have 3 cables 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. Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN and...
... step a. Wireless LAN card in some models may have 3 cables 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. Lenovo Y480/Y580 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN and...
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b 44 Lift the keyboard a little c, and then detach the connector in the direction shown by arrow d. 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. 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 Lift the keyboard a little c, and then detach the connector in the direction shown by arrow d. 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. 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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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 , four screws...
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 , four screws...
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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" .... • 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 wireless LAN/WAN and TV Card" on page 42 • "1080 Keyboard" on page 44 • "1090 Keyboard...
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" .... • 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 wireless LAN/WAN and TV Card" on page 42 • "1080 Keyboard" on page 44 • "1090 Keyboard...
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...-head, nylok-coated (2) Color Torque White 1.5 ~2.0 kgfcm Black 1.5 ~2.0 kgfcm 55 Removal steps of LCD unit Y480: Remove two screws a and two screws b . 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...
...-head, nylok-coated (2) Color Torque White 1.5 ~2.0 kgfcm Black 1.5 ~2.0 kgfcm 55 Removal steps of LCD unit Y480: Remove two screws a and two screws b . 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...