This manual contains service and reference information for the following products: ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 Machine types (MT): 21FG, 21FH, 21FN and 21FQ ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 Machine types (MT): 21FJ, 21FK, 21FR and 21FC ThinkPad S2 Gen 8...
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Important: • Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents. • Many customers have, near their equipment, rubber floor mats that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges (ESD).
4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Remove the cover. 6. Check for any obvious non-ThinkPad / non-Lenovo alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-ThinkPad / non-Lenovo alterations. 7. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage.
2. Ensure that the ESD protective devices you use have been certified (ISO 9000) as fully effective. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: • Keep the parts in protective packages until they are inserted into the product. • Avoid contact with other people. •...
– “FRU identification” on page 22 Important: • Advise customers to contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center if they need any assistance in obtaining or installing any software fixes, drivers, and UEFI BIOS downloads. Telephone numbers for Lenovo Support are available at: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/supportphonelist...
Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) model This model provides the ability for a customer to configure a Lenovo solution from a Web Site, and have this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it is built and shipped directly to the customer. The machine label and eSupport will load these products as the 4-character MT, 4-character model, and 2-character country code.
Note: If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the program, save and print the log files created by the program. You need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.
If the computer you are servicing is not installed with the UEFI diagnostic program, you can download a bootable diagnostic program from the Lenovo Support Web site. The bootable diagnostic program enables you to view system information and test some hardware devices in your computer, such as memory, storage...
1. Go to https://www.lenovo.com/diags 2. Click Lenovo Bootable Diagnostics. 3. Follow the instructions on the Web site to create a bootable diagnostic medium on a USB device or disc. To use the diagnostic medium you have created, do one of the following: •...
Checking the built-in battery and operational charging This system supports only batteries specially designed for this specific system and manufactured by Lenovo or an authorized manufacturer. The system does not support unauthorized batteries or batteries designed for other systems.
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Wire Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Black Ground • If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. • If the voltage is not correct, replace the coin-cell battery. • If the coin-cell battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. L13 Gen 4, L13 Yoga Gen 4, S2 Gen 8, and S2 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
When the latest maintenance diskette and the system program service diskette become available, they will be posted on: https://support.lenovo.com Reset or restore Windows To reset or restore Windows, refer to the information below: • Use Lenovo recovery options. 1. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/HowToCreateLenovoRecovery 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. • Use Window recovery options.
The system management password can also protect the system information stored in UEFI BIOS like a supervisor password, but it has lower authority by default. The system management password can be set through the UEFI BIOS menu or through Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) with the Lenovo client-management interface.
Lenovo cannot reset your passwords or recover data from the storage drive. You can contact a Lenovo authorized service provider to have the storage drive replaced. A fee will be charged for parts and service. If the storage drive is a CRU (Customer Replaceable Unit), you can also contact Lenovo to purchase a new storage drive to replace the old one by yourself.
If no supervisor password has been set, do the following to remove the system management password: 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect ac power. 2. Disable the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in battery” on page 65. 3. Remove the base cover assembly. See “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67. 4.
Note: The computer does not accept any input immediately after it enters sleep mode. Wait a few seconds before taking any action to reenter operation mode. Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following occurs: • The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are stored on the solid-state drive. •...
Numeric error codes Table 2. Numeric error codes Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0177 Replace the system board. Bad SVP data, stop POST task—The checksum of the supervisor password in the EEPROM is not correct. 0183 1. Run the ThinkPad Setup program. The settings Bad CRC of Security Settings in EFI Variable.
Beep errors Lenovo SmartBeep technology enables you to decode beep errors with your smartphone when a black screen occurs with beeps from your computer. To decode the beep error with Lenovo SmartBeep technology, do the following: 1.
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The following section describes some beep errors and the corresponding solutions. Note: Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the Customer Support Center or product documentation. Only use a Lenovo-authorized service provider to repair your product. Error codes...
Error codes Solutions 0287: Discrete graphics error 1. Reinstall or replace the discrete graphics card (service provider only). 2. If step 1 does not work, replace the system board (service provider only). 1. Reconnect the display cable on both the system board side and the computer display side (service provider only) and check the LCD panel.
If the LCD you are servicing has two or less visible defective pixels, it should not be considered faulty. However, if the LCD has three or more visible defective pixels, it will be deemed as defective by Lenovo and it should be replaced.
Table 5. LCD-related symptoms FRU or action, in sequence Symptom or error No beep, power-on indicator on, and a blank LCD during 1. Run LCD Self Test. POST. 2. Replace the system board. • LCD backlight not working. 1. Reseat the LCD connectors. •...
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Pause operation Scroll contents Send system request Enter sleep mode To wake up the computer, press Fn or the power button. Go to beginning Go to end L13 Gen 4, L13 Yoga Gen 4, S2 Gen 8, and S2 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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CRUs, you can either install the CRU yourself or you can request that a Service Provider install the CRU according to the warranty service for your product. If you intend on installing the CRU, Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request.
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Table 6. Major FRUs and CRUs FRU description Self-service Optional-service LCD unit Keyboard Keyboard bezel assembly Power button without fingerprint reader* Fingerprint reader bracket* Power button with fingerprint reader* Fingerprint reader cable* Heatsink Thermal fan System board Right I/O bracket Speaker assembly Wireless LAN/WAN antenna assembly* Built-in battery...
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Notes: • Depending on the computer model, your computer might look different from the illustration above. • The Lenovo factory recovery USB key is used to restore the Microsoft Windows operating system. It might not come with the computer, and a user might order it from https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/...
LCD FRUs and CRUs For non-Yoga models Table 7. LCD FRUs and CRUs FRU description Self-service Optional-service LCD bezel LCD panel LCD hinges Camera-and-microphone-module cable* LCD cover assembly LCD cable Webcam privacy shutter Camera and microphone module(IR camera*/RGB camera*) L13 Gen 4, L13 Yoga Gen 4, S2 Gen 8, and S2 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 7. LCD FRUs and CRUs (continued) FRU description Self-service Optional-service Microphone rubbers Sensor board Elastic adhesive tapes Miscellaneous parts kits (camera sponge, LCD EMI gasket and sponge) * for selected models Note: Depending on the computer model, your computer might look different from the illustration above. For Yoga models Chapter 6 Locations...
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Table 8. LCD FRUs and CRUs FRU description Self-service Optional-service LCD Module LCD hinges Camera-and-microphone-module cable* LCD cover assembly LCD cable Webcam privacy shutter Camera and microphone module(IR camera*/RGB camera*) Microphone rubbers Sensor board Hinge rubber Rubber caps LCD strip cover Miscellaneous parts kits (camera sponge, LCD EMI gasket and sponge) * for selected models...
• Spec Connector and cable guide This topic provides information to help Lenovo authorized service technicians identify connectors and cables for replacement purpose. To view each FRU and the exploded illustration of the computer, see “Major FRUs and CRUs” on page 49 and “LCD FRUs and CRUs” on page 52.
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System board connectors and cables Table 10. System board connector and cable guide Internal cable required Connector/feature Cable connection Insert a wireless-WAN card into this Wireless-WAN-card slot (internal)* slot. Thermal fan connector (internal) Thermal fan cable The thermal fan comes with the cable.
USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector Connect USB-C compatible (external) devices to this connector. * for selceted models Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to: https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup Chapter 6 Locations...
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If your system board or LCD unit has been replaced, do the following to make sensor calibration: 1. Download the Windows Sensor Calibration Tool from https://support.lenovo.com 2. Extract the tool into a local driver, such as D:\WinCalibration. 3. Type WindowsCalibrationTool.exe –calibrate a –minimal –updateiss –primaryonly to create a Update.bat file as shown.
1. Connect a USB memory key to the computer. 2. Go to and follow the instructions on the screen to create a https://www.lenovo.com/maintenanceutilities Maintenance Key. Note: Only an authorized Lenovo service technician can access the above Web site. 3. Restart the computer. Chapter 7 FRU replacement notices...
Maintenance Key. Note: Only an authorized Lenovo service technician can access the above Web site. 3. Restart the computer. 4. When the logo screen is displayed, press Esc. The ThinkPad Config Information Update Utility interface is displayed.
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1. Insert the latest version of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer. 2. From the main menu, select 6. Set ECA Information. 3. To read the ECA information, select 2. Read ECA/rework number from EEPROM and follow the instructions on the screen.
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5. Clear the Turn on fast startup check box, and then click Save changes. To disable the built-in battery: 1. Restart your computer. When the logo screen is displayed, immediately press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu. 2. Select Config ➙ Power. The Power submenu is displayed. 3.
1020 Base cover assembly For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 4 and S2 Yoga Gen 8 only)” on page 66 Removal step of the base cover assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M 2.5 ×...
Important notice for replacing a battery Attention: Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or safety of unauthorized batteries, and provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out of their use. The Vantage app provides an automatic battery diagnostic test that determines if the built-in battery is defective. A built-in battery FRU should not be replaced unless this diagnostic test shows that the battery is defective.
• “1010 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 4 and S2 Yoga Gen 8 only)” on page 66 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67 Removal steps of the built-in battery Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Configure the keyboard language in UEFI BIOS: 1. Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. 2.
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If your computer is installed with a hybrid solid-state drive (with Intel Optane memory), go to https:// to know the details on how to replace it. support.lenovo.com/docs/tg_ssd Removal steps of the M.2 solid-state drive Step Screw (quantity)
1060 Wireless WAN card (for selected models) For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 4 and S2 Yoga Gen 8 only)” on page 66 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67 Removal steps of the wireless WAN card Step Screw (quantity) Color...
1070 Thermal fan and heatsink assembly For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 4 and S2 Yoga Gen 8 only)” on page 66 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67 Removal steps of the thermal fan and heatsink assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: • Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. • Do not press the top of the fan cover and the fan hub. •...
Removal steps of the I/O connectors brackets Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M 2.5 x 4.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) M 2 x 4 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1090 Fingerprint reader cable (for selected models) For access, remove these FRUs: •...
1100 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 4 and S2 Yoga Gen 8 only)” on page 66 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67 • “1030 Built-in battery” on page 68 Removal steps of the speaker assembly When installing: L13 Gen 4, L13 Yoga Gen 4, S2 Gen 8, and S2 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
• Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. • Ensure that the cable is routed properly. 1110 Coin-cell battery DANGER Use only the authorized battery specified for the computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
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Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × L2 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (7) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) L13 Gen 4, L13 Yoga Gen 4, S2 Gen 8, and S2 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Notes: • A mylar might cover the trackpad, and ensure that you attach the mylar to the trackpad after replacement. • Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1130 NFC module with cable and trackpad-nfc cable (for selected models) For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
1140 Smart card reader (for selected models) For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 4 and S2 Yoga Gen 8 only)” on page 66 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67 •...
1150 ThinkPad Pen Pro charger with cable (for L13 Yoga Gen 4 and S2 Yoga Gen 8 only) For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 4 and S2 Yoga Gen 8 only)” on page 66 •...
Removal steps of the wireless LAN/wireless WAN antennas When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 1170 P-sensor cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 4 and S2 Yoga Gen 8 only)” on page 66 •...
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Note: Input the exact brand name as shown in this table. ThinkPad L13 Gen 4 Machine types (MT): 21FG, 21FH, 21FN and 21FQ ThinkPad L13 Yoga Gen 4 Machine types (MT): 21FJ, 21FK, 21FR and 21FC ThinkPad S2 Gen 8...
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Removal steps of the system board L13 Gen 4, L13 Yoga Gen 4, S2 Gen 8, and S2 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2.5 mm, flat head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) M2 × 2.5 mm, flat head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Configure the keyboard language in UEFI BIOS: 1.
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Foil and mylar locations Note: After replacing the system board or keyboard bezel assembly, apply foil and mylar to the correct locations. • For Wireless LAN models – Non-Yoga models (AMD Platform) Keyboard bezel assembly: System board: install the mylar no Al foil –...
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– Yoga models (AMD Platform) Keyboard bezel assembly: System board: – install the keyboard left mylar – install the graphite sheet no Al foil – install the keyboard right mylar – install the WLAN mylar – Yoga models (Intel Platform) Keyboard bezel assembly: System board: –...
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• For Wireless WAN models – Non-Yoga models (AMD Platform) Keyboard bezel assembly: System board: no mylar install Al foil – Non-Yoga models (Intel Platform) Keyboard bezel assembly: System board: no mylar install Al foil L13 Gen 4, L13 Yoga Gen 4, S2 Gen 8, and S2 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
– Yoga models (AMD Platform) Keyboard bezel assembly: System board: install the graphite sheet install Al foil – Yoga models (Intel Platform) Keyboard bezel assembly: System board: install the CU foil install Al foil 1190 World facing camera and camera cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Removal steps of the world facing camera and camera cable When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board. 1200 Power button with or without fingerprint reader For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 4 and S2 Yoga Gen 8 only)” on page 66 •...
Removal steps of the power button with or without fingerprint reader Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1210 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 4 and S2 Yoga Gen 8 only)” on page 66 •...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M 2.5 × 4.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. Attention: When you route the cables, ensure that they are not subject to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken.
LCD FRUs for non-yoga models This chapter provides information about replacement of LCD FRUs for non-yoga models. 2010 LCD bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67 • “1210 LCD unit” on page 91 Removal steps of the LCD bezel When installing: Ensure that all the latches are attached firmly.
Removal steps of the LCD cable 2050 Webcam privacy shutter For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67 • “1210 LCD unit” on page 91 • “2010 LCD bezel” on page 93 • “2020 LCD panel” on page 93 Removal steps of the webcam privacy shutter 2060 Camera-and-microphone cable and sensor board cable For access, remove these FRUs in order:...
Removal steps of the camera-and-microphone cable and sensor board cable 2070 Microphone rubber and camera-and-microphone module For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67 • “1210 LCD unit” on page 91 • “2010 LCD bezel” on page 93 •...
2080 Sensor board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67 • “1210 LCD unit” on page 91 • “2010 LCD bezel” on page 93 • “2020 LCD panel” on page 93 Removal steps of the sensor board 2090 LCD cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
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Removal steps of the strip cover, rubber caps and hinge rubbers Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.294 Nm M 2 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) (3.0 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that all the latches are attached firmly. L13 Gen 4, L13 Yoga Gen 4, S2 Gen 8, and S2 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
3020 LCD panel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 4 and S2 Yoga Gen 8 only)” on page 66 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67 • “1210 LCD unit” on page 91 •...
Removal steps of the LCD hinges Table 12. Screw specification Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × 2.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm) 3040 LCD cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 4 and S2 Yoga Gen 8 only)” on page 66 •...
Removal steps of the webcam privacy shutter 3060 Camera-and-microphone cable and sensor board cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 4 and S2 Yoga Gen 8 only)” on page 66 •...
Removal steps of the microphone rubber and camera-and-microphone module 3080 Sensor board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 ThinkPad Pen Pro (for L13 Yoga Gen 4 and S2 Yoga Gen 8 only)” on page 66 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67 •...
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• “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 67 • “1210 LCD unit” on page 91 • “3010 Strip cover, rubber caps and hinge rubbers ” on page 97 • “3020 LCD panel” on page 99 • “3030 LCD hinges” on page 99 •...
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