Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under Appendix A "Notices" on page 109. Second Edition (June 2013) © Copyright Lenovo 2013. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration "GSA" contract, use - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 3
battery 32 Chapter 4. Related service information 33 Restoring the factory contents by using the Recovery Disc Set 33 Recovery overview for the Windows 8 operating system 34 Refreshing your computer 34 Resetting your computer to the factory default settings 34 © Copyright Lenovo replacement - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 4
Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU 61 General guidelines 61 Removing the SIM card 62 1010 Battery pack 62 1020 Large bottom cover 63 1030 Small bottom cover 64 1040 Optical drive or blank bezel 65 1050 Memory modules 66 1060 Hard disk drive assembly or solid-state drive assembly 67 1070 - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 5
manual This manual contains service and reference information for the following ThinkPad® products: ThinkPad Edge E531 Machine Types (MT) 6885 and 6887 Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. Important: This manual is intended only for trained service - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 6
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service a ThinkPad notebook computer. • "General safety" on page 1 • "Electrical safety" on page 2 • "Safety inspection guide action removes working in any other conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes. • After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Replace - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 8
working emergency power-off power before: - Performing a mechanical inspection - Working near power supplies - Removing or installing main units • Before you start to work on the machine, unplug the power work with very high voltages. Instructions service the following parts with the power on: - Power - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 9
protect users and service technicians from injury. This guide addresses only those items batteries. 5. Remove the cover. 6. Check for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-ThinkPad the part, the work mat, and the person handling the part are all at - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 10
service requirement. Note: The use of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage is desirable but not necessary. - Attach the ESD ground clip to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - When working on a double-insulated or battery Chinese DANGER 4 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 11
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Laser compliance statement (multilingual translations) The laser compliance statements in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian Portuguese • French • German • Hebrew • Japanese • Korean • Spanish • Traditional Chinese Chapter 1. Safety information 17 - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 24
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any software fixes, drivers, and UEFI BIOS downloads. Telephone numbers for Lenovo Support are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone • System disassembly and reassembly videos that show the FRU removal or replacement procedures for the Lenovo authorized service technicians are available - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 30
installing it on the computer you are servicing. Otherwise, the M.2 solid-state drive will not function correctly. For instructions on how to partition an M.2 solid-state drive, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/msata-fru. Important notice for replacing a system board Some components mounted on - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 31
, system board, liquid crystal display (LCD), and memory module. All CTO and CMV products are loaded under Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Click Warranty & Services. 3. Click Check Warranty : http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Click Parts & Accessories. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 32
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guide, be sure to read the following important notes. Important notes: • Only certified trained personnel should service the computer. • Before replacing any FRU, read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs. • When you replace errors. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. If - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 34
keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard • Use of an incorrect ac power adapter on laptop products The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: • Missing parts might be a symptom of unauthorized service or modification. • Check for obvious damage to - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 35
window opens, click Yes. 4. Select the device class to be tested. 5. Select the devices to be tested. 6. Select the test to be performed. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen to start the test. When a problem is detected, information messages are displayed. Refer to the messages to troubleshoot - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 36
battery pack" on page 31 • "Checking the backup battery" on page 32 Checking the ac power adapter If your computer fails only when the ac power adapter is used, use the following instructions. • If the power problem occurs only when the dock is used, replace the dock. 30 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 37
voltage across pin 2 of the ac power adapter might differ from the one you are servicing. 3. If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac power adapter. 4. If the voltage is acceptable, replace the system board. Note: Noise from the ac power adapter does not always indicate a defect. Checking - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 38
not correct, replace the battery pack. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. Checking the backup battery Do the following: 1. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac power adapter from it. 2. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the battery pack (see "1010 Battery pack" on - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 39
Passwords" on page 36 • "Power management" on page 38 • "Symptom-to-FRU index" on page 39 Service Web site: When the latest maintenance diskette and the system program service diskette become available, they will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/support. Restoring the factory contents by using the - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 40
image enables you to refresh your computer, or reset your computer to the factory default settings. You can create recovery media as backups or replacement for the Windows recovery image. With the recovery media, you can troubleshoot and fix the problems on your computer even if you cannot start - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 41
display the charms. Click Settings ➙ Change PC settings ➙ General. 2. In the Advanced startup section, click Restart now ➙ Troubleshoot ➙ Advanced options. 3. Select a desired startup option, then follow the instructions on the screen. Recovering your operating system if Windows 8 fails to start The - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 42
to reset your computer to the factory default settings. For more information about the recovery solutions provided by the Windows 8 operating system, go to: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=263800 Passwords As many as three passwords might be needed for a ThinkPad notebook computer: the power - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 43
has been forgotten and cannot be made available to the service technician, there is no service procedure to reset the password. The system board must be replaced for a scheduled fee. How to remove the power-on password To remove the power-on password, do one of the following: If no supervisor - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 44
the ThinkPad Setup program. How to remove the hard disk password Attention: If User only mode is selected and the user hard disk password has been forgotten and cannot be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 45
RAM, VRAM, and setup data are stored on the hard disk drive or solid-state drive. • The system is powered off. Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it is connected to the dock " on page 42 • "Intermittent problems" on page 43 • "Undetermined problems" on page 43 The symptom-to - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 46
board. 1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac power adapter. 2. Replace the backup battery and run the ThinkPad Setup program to reset the time and date. 1. Run ThinkPad Setup to reconfigure the settings. 2. Replace the system board. 40 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 47
Setup to reset the time and date 2. Replace the backup battery and run the ThinkPad Setup program to reset the time and date. 1. Remove the network card. 2. Replace the system board. Remove all but the reader that you set up for the authentication Have the computer serviced. 1. Reseat the hard - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 48
beeps FRU or action, in sequence 1. Replace the memory module. 2. Replace the system board. Remove the device from Express Card slot. Replace the system board. Replace the system board. No-beep symptoms Table 5. No-beep symptoms Symptom or error No beep, power-on indicator on, LCD blank, and no - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 49
is operating correctly. (See "Power system checkout" on page 30) 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Visually check each FRU for damage. Replace any damaged FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: a. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Devices attached to the dock c. Printer, mouse, and other - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 50
drive f. External diskette drive or optical drive g. Memory module h. Optical disk or diskette in the internal drive i. PC Cards 4. Turn on the computer. 5. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 51
status of the computer. 2 3 5 4 6 Table 7. Status indicators Indicator Meaning 1 Speaker-mute indicator On: The speakers are muted. 2 Microphone-mute indicator On: The microphones are muted. 3 Camera status indicator On: The camera is in use. © Copyright Lenovo 2013 45 - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 52
6 System status indicator Blinking three times: The computer is initially connected to power. On: The computer is in use. Off: The computer is off in sleep mode. 5 Fn Lock indicator Fast blinking: The computer is entering hibernation mode. Off (default mode): The Fn Lock function is disabled. To - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 53
. For Windows 8: Opens the Search charm. For Windows 7: Opens Windows Search. Views the programs that you have opened. For Windows 8: Views all the programs. For Windows 7: Opens Computer. Launches the calculator. Locks the operating system. Opens the default browser. © Copyright Lenovo 2013 47 - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 54
Opens Computer. Fn+B Fn+P Fn+S Fn+K Has the same function as the Break key on a conventional keyboard. Has the same function as the Pause key on a conventional keyboard. Has the same function as the SysRq key on a conventional keyboard. Has the same function as the ScrLK key on a conventional - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 55
locations of the computer controls, connectors, and indicators. Front view 12 1 12 11 10 9 8 3 4 5 6 7 1 Microphones 2 Camera 3 Lenovo OneLink connector 4 ac power connector 5 Ethernet connector 6 Optical drive or blank bezel 7 Always On USB connector 8 System status indicator1 9 Fingerprint - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 56
reader slot 1: The wireless LAN card and backup battery are located underneath the small bottom cover. 2: The memory modules, hard disk drive or solid-state drive, the following service parts: • "Major FRUs and CRUs" on page 52 • "LCD FRUs and CRUs" on page 54 50 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 57
replacement CRU. See your Lenovo Limited Warranty documentation for full details. ThinkPad computers contain the following types of CRUs: - Self-service CRUs: These CRUs unplug or are held by no more than two screws. Examples of these types of CRUs include the ac power adapter, power cord, battery - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 58
Major FRUs and CRUs 11 24 23 2 22 3 21 4 20 5 19 5 6 18 7 17 8 9 10 16 15 11 12 14 13 52 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 59
bottom cover 15 Hard disk drive with bracket or solid-state drive with bracket 16 Optical drive sub card 17 Speaker assembly 18 Base cover assembly 19 Memory module 20 Microprocessor 21 System board assembly 22 Thermal fan assembly 23 Keyboard 24 TrackPoint cap Self-service CRU - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 60
LCD FRUs and CRUs 7 6 54 Hardware Maintenance Manual 11 2 3 5 3 4 4 - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 61
12. other FRUs FRU description ac power adapter Power cord Self-service CRU Yes Yes Optional-service CRU No No Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup. Chapter - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 62
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and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You can find a list of CRUs for your product in this Hardware Maintenance Manual. An electronic version of this manual can be found at http://www.lenovo.com/support. Click User Guides - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 64
the computer. 2. From the main menu, select 1. Set system identification. 3. Turn off the computer, and then turn on the computer again. 4. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, press Esc. 5. Select 1. Add S/N data from EEPROM. Follow the instructions on the screen. 58 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 65
5. Read box build date from EEPROM, and follow the instructions on the screen. After an ECA has been applied to the machine, the EEPROM must be updated to reflect the ECA's application. Use the latest version of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key to update the EEPROM - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 66
If the system board is being replaced, try to read the ECA information from the old system board and transfer the information to the new system. If the system board is inoperable, this will not be possible. 60 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 67
and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You can find a list of CRUs for your product in this Hardware Maintenance Manual. An electronic version of this manual can be found at http://www.lenovo.com/support. Click User Guides - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 68
the servicing.. To remove the SIM card, you need to remove the battery pack first. See "1010 Battery pack" on page 62. After you finish the servicing, ensure that you insert the card back into the slot firmly. 1 2 1010 Battery pack Important notice for replacing a battery pack Attention: Lenovo has - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 69
. Ensure that the battery latch is in the locked position. 1020 Large bottom cover For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 Removal steps of the large bottom cover Loosen the screws 1 and then remove the large bottom cover 2 . 1 2 1 1 Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU 63 - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 70
: Attach the large bottom cover as shown in the following illustration. 1030 Small bottom cover For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 Removal steps of the small bottom cover Loosen the screw 1 and then remove the small bottom cover 2 . 2 1 64 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 71
these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 • "1020 Large bottom cover" on page 63 Removal steps of the optical drive or blank bezel 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 4 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU 65 - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 72
3 2 1050 Memory modules For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 • "1020 Large bottom cover" on page 63 Removal steps of memory modules 2 1 1 66 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 73
it downwards until it snaps into place. Ensure that the memory module is firmly installed in the slot and does not move easily. 1060 Hard disk drive assembly or solid-state drive assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 • "1020 Large bottom cover" on page - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 74
Removal steps of the hard disk drive assembly or the solid-state drive assembly 1 1 1 1 2 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 4 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated cm) When installing: Ensure that the hard disk drive assembly or solid-state drive assembly is attached firmly. 68 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 75
bracket 1 1 1 1 2 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M3 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Silver 1070 Wireless WAN card or M.2 solid-state drive For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 • "1020 Large bottom cover" on page 63 Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 76
of the wireless WAN card In step 1 , unplug the connectors by using the antenna RF connector removal tool or pick up the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them as shown. 2 1 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 3 70 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 77
-state drive after installing it on the computer you are servicing. Otherwise, the M.2 solid-state drive will not function correctly. For instructions on on how to partition an M.2 solid-state drive, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/msata-fru. 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 78
1080 Wireless LAN card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 • "1030 Small bottom cover" on page 64 Removal steps of the wireless LAN card In step 1 , unplug the connectors by using the antenna RF connector removal tool or pick the connectors with your fingers and - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 79
computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. 1 2 When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1100 Thermal fan assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 • "1020 Large bottom cover" on page 63 Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU 73 - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 80
Removal steps of the thermal fan assembly 1. Detach the connector. 1 When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board. 2. illustrated. Note: Different models might have different numbers of screws. 2g 2e 2f 3a 2c 2b 2d 3b 2a 74 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 81
3. Remove the thermal fan assembly. 4 When installing: • Do not press the top a as shown in the following illustrations. Either too much or too less application of grease can cause a thermal problem due to imperfect contact with a component. You need to peel the thin film off from the rubbers marked - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 82
For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 Keyboard multi-tool When you remove the keyboard, use the keyboard multi-tool. The following illustration shows a keyboard multi-tool. Removal steps of keyboard 1. Unlock the keyboard frame. 1 76 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 83
2. To reveal the screw heads beneath the keyboard frame, slide the keyboard frame forward by 2.5 mm (0.1 inch) with the keyboard multi-tool. 2 3. Loosen the screws that secure the keyboard with the keyboard multi-tool. 3 Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU 77 - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 84
4. Pivot the keyboard slightly upward until you can see the connectors on the bottom side of the keyboard. Then turn over the keyboard. 5 4 5. Gently put the keyboard on the palm rest and detach the connectors. Then remove the keyboard. 6 7 8 9 78 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 85
Installation steps of keyboard 1. Attach the connectors and then turn over the keyboard. 4 3 2 1 5 2. Insert the keyboard into the space under the frame of the keyboard bezel. 6 6 Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU 79 - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 86
3. Reveal the screw heads by sliding the keyboard frame forward with the keyboard multi-tool. Ensure that the screw heads are exposed completely. 7 4. Tighten the screws with the keyboard multi-tool to secure the keyboard in place. 8 80 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 87
your finger as shown. Then slide the keyboard frame backward by 2.5 mm (0.1 inch) with the keyboard multi-tool. 9 9 6. Adjust the keyboard frame in place with the keyboard multi-tool and ensure that all the latches are secured under the keyboard bezel. 10 Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU 81 - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 88
7. Turn the computer over and lock the keyboard frame. 11 1120 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 • "1020 Large bottom cover" on page 63 • "1040 Optical drive or blank bezel" on page 65 • "1060 Hard disk drive assembly - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 89
0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 6 5 8 7 10 9 When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly to the system board. Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU 83 - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 90
, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 • "1020 Large bottom cover" on page 63 • "1100 Thermal fan assembly" on page 73 Attention: The microprocessor is extremely sensitive. When you service the microprocessor, avoid any kind of rough handling. 84 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 91
in the direction shown by the arrow 1 to release the lock; then remove the microprocessor 2 . 2 1 3 When installing: Place the microprocessor above the conductive surface. For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 • "1020 Large bottom cover" on page 63 Chapter - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 92
69 • "1080 Wireless LAN card" on page 72 • "1090 Backup battery" on page 73 • "1100 Thermal fan assembly" on page 73 • "1110 Keyboard" on page 76 • "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 82 • "1130 Microprocessor" on page 84 Removal steps of system board Attention: The following components soldered on the - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 93
6 5 1 2 3 4 When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly to the system board. 7 When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly to the system board. Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU 87 - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 94
Black Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 9 10 1150 Card reader with USB connector sub card and optical drive sub card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 • "1020 Large bottom cover" on page 63 • "1040 Optical drive or blank bezel" on page 65 • "1060 Hard - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 95
" on page 76 • "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 82 Removal steps of the card reader with USB connector sub card 1 2 3 When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board. Step 3 Screw ( - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 96
Removal steps of the Optical drive sub card 1 2 3 Note: When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board. Step 3 Screw (quantity) M2 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 4 90 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 97
drive or blank bezel" on page 65 • "1060 Hard disk drive assembly or solid-state drive assembly" on page 67 • "1090 Backup battery" on page 73 • "1110 Keyboard" on page 76 • "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 82 • "1160 Lenovo OneLink connector cover" on page 91 Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU 91 - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 98
Removal steps of the DC-in bracket Removal steps of the DC-in connector with RJ45 sub card 4 3 1 2 Step 4 Screw (quantity) M2 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 92 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 99
6 5 1180 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 • "1020 Large LAN card" on page 72 • "1090 Backup battery" on page 73 • "1100 Thermal fan assembly" on page 73 • "1110 Keyboard" on page 76 • "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 82 • "1140 System board - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 100
Screw (quantity) M2 × 3mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated, big head (4) Color Black Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 2 2 1190 Power button sub card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 • "1020 Large bottom cover" on page 63 • "1040 Optical drive or blank bezel" on page - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 101
• "1060 Hard disk drive assembly or solid-state drive assembly" on page 67 • "1110 Keyboard" on page 76 • "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 82 Removal steps of the power button sub card 1 3 2 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 4 - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 102
Removal steps of the LCD unit 11 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) 1 1 Color Black Torque 0.294 Nm (3 kgf-cm) 96 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 103
In step 2 , release the wireless antenna cables from the cable guides. 22 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU 97 - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 104
In step 4 , release wireless antenna cables from the cable guides. 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 4 4 5 98 Hardware Maintenance Manual 5 5 - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 105
card or M.2 solid-state drive" on page 69 • "1080 Wireless LAN card" on page 72 • "1090 Backup battery" on page 73 • "1100 Thermal fan assembly" on page 73 • "1110 Keyboard" on page 76 • "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 82 • "1140 System board assembly" on page 85 • "1150 Card reader with USB connector - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 106
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 If the Windows Certificate of Authentication (COA) label 8 is attached to a part that is replaced Rating label 7 Japan GEO label 9 Non-encryption label 10 Indonesia rating label removed cover has two FCC labels, apply both to the new base cover. 100 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 107
state drive" on page 69 • "1080 Wireless LAN card" on page 72 • "1090 Backup battery" on page 73 • "1110 Keyboard" on page 76 • "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 82 • "1140 System board assembly" on page 85 • "1160 Lenovo OneLink connector cover" on page 91 • "1170 DC-in bracket and DC-in connector with - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 108
state drive" on page 69 • "1080 Wireless LAN card" on page 72 • "1090 Backup battery" on page 73 • "1110 Keyboard" on page 76 • "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 82 • "1140 System board assembly" on page 85 • "1160 Lenovo OneLink connector cover" on page 91 • "1170 DC-in bracket and DC-in connector with - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 109
Removal steps of the LCD panel 1 1 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 2.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated, small head (4) Color Black 4 3 Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 2 When installing: Ensure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU 103 - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 110
85 kgf-cm) 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 3 2030 Camera with microphone combo card and LCD cables For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 • "1020 Large bottom cover" on 1080 Wireless LAN card" on page 72 • "1090 Backup battery" on page 73 104 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 111
76 • "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 82 • "1140 System board assembly" on page 85 • "1160 Lenovo OneLink connector cover" 101 • "2020 LCD panel and hinges" on page 102 Removal steps of the camera with microphone combo card Note: The camera is only available in some models. 2 1 When installing: - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 112
access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" battery" on page 73 • "1110 Keyboard" on page 76 • "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 82 • "1140 System board assembly" on page 85 • "1160 Lenovo "2020 LCD panel and hinges" on page 102 Removal steps of the wireless antenna assembly and the LCD - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 113
are not subject to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken. Note: The wireless WAN antenna assembly is only available in ) c Wireless WAN MAIN antenna (red) d Wireless LAN MAIN antenna (gray) Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU 107 - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 114
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and verify the operation of any other product, program, or service. Lenovo may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter described document are not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 116
information in the User Guide. EU contact: Lenovo, Einsteinova 21, 851 01 Bratislava, Slovakia Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries or both: Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Ultrabay Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are trademarks of - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 117
following table lists all abbreviations used in this manual. Abbreviation 3G BGA BIOS CD CMOS CMV COA CRC CRT CRU Memory Extensible Firmware Interface Emergency power-off Electrostatic discharge European Union Federal Communications Commission Field Replaceable model © Copyright Lenovo 2013 111 - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 118
PC PCH POST RAM RF RFID RI RJ SATA SIM SVP TFTs UEFI USB UUID VGA VRAM WAN Term Personal Computer Platform Controller Hub Power-on self-test Random Access Memory Bus Universally Unique Identifier Video graphics array Video Random Access Memory Wide area network 112 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E531 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 119
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Part Number: 0C10929_01 Printed in China (1P) P/N: 0C10929_01 *1P0C10929_01*
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