• The product-specific sections include service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Important: • This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with Lenovo products. Use this manual to troubleshoot problems effectively. • Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read all the information under Chapter 1 “Safety information”...
Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment. 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.
4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Remove the cover. 6. Check for any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any 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. Make sure 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. •...
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...
After a system board is replaced, ensure that the latest BIOS is installed to the system board before completing the service action. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do the following: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Click Download Drivers & Software. The Web site offers three options to begin your search: • Search by product number •...
Note: RoHS and non-RoHS FRU part numbers with the same fit and function are identified by the unique FRU part numbers. Lenovo plans to transit to RoHS compliance before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to meet Lenovo’s requirements and schedule in the European Union. Products sold between 2005 and 2006 might contain some RoHS compliant FRUs.
3. If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac power adapter. 4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: • Replace the system board. • If the problem persists, go to Chapter 5 “Lenovo B575e” on page 37. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Note: Noise from the ac power adapter does not always indicate a defect. Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly 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. Perform operational charging.
Passwords As many as two passwords might be needed for a Lenovo notebook computer: the power-on password, the hard disk password, and the supervisor password. If any of these passwords has been set, a prompt for it will be displayed on the screen whenever the computer is turned on.
Power management Note: Power management modes are not supported for APM operating system. To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, sleep, and hibernation. Screen blank mode If the time set on the “Turn off monitor” timer in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off. You also can turn off the LCD backlight by pressing Fn+F2.
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• If a “hibernation time” has been set on the timer, and if the user does not do any operation with the keyboard, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that time. • If the timer conditions are satisfied in suspend mode. When the power is turned on, the computer returns from hibernation mode and resumes operation.
“Status indicators” on page 38 • “Fn key combinations” on page 39 Specifications This topic lists the physical features for the Lenovo B575e models. Processor • To view the processor information of your computer, click Start, right-click Computer, and then click Properties.
• Integrated Bluetooth (on some models) • Integrated WiMAX • 100/1000 Mbps Ethernet communication Status indicators This topic presents the system status indicators that show the status of the computer. Table 1. Status indicators Indicator Meaning Caps lock indicator White: Caps lock mode is enabled. You can enter all alphabetic characters (A-Z) in uppercase without pressing the Shift key.
This chapter presents notices related to removing and replacing parts. Read this chapter carefully before replacing any FRU. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In the Lenovo notebook computer, this problem is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that have the following characteristics: • They maintain tight connections.
Unlock the manual battery latch . Holding the spring-loaded battery latch in the unlocked position, remove the battery pack in the direction shown by the arrow When installing: Install the battery pack in the slot. Make sure that the battery latches are in the locked position.
1030 Hard disk drive For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 43 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 Attention: • Do not drop the drive or apply any physical shock to it. The drive is sensitive to physical shock. Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data.
Removal steps of hard disk drive bracket Remove the screws Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M3 × 2.8 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 4 kgfcm Remove the hard disk drive bracket in the direction shown by the arrow 1040 Optical drive For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 1.6 kgfcm M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Insert a screwdriver into the screw hole and push the optical drive. Pull the optical drive out. 1050 Memory modules For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Removal steps of memory modules Release the two latches on both edges of the socket at the same time in the direction shown by the arrows , and then unplug the DIMM in the direction shown by the arrow Note: If only one memory module is used on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( : lower slot), but not in SLOT-1 ( : upper slot).
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Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN Disconnect the cable from the card using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick up the cable with your fingers and then gently disconnect it from the card in the direction of the arrow .
Remove the card in the direction shown by the arrow When installing: Plug the black cable (MAIN) into the jack labeled A, and the white cable (AUX) into the jack labeled B on the card. 1070 Backup battery For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Insert a screwdriver into the backup battery hole and push the backup battery until the battery pops up. 1080 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 43 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU...
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Removal steps of keyboard Remove the screws When installing: Make sure the screws have been fastened to secure the keyboard. Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × 7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 3.0 kgfcm Push hard in the direction shown by the arrows to unlatch the rear edge of the keyboard.
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The keyboard will open up slightly Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU...
Carefully lift the keyboard until you can see how it is connected. Hold the keyboard above the computer and then detach the connector in the direction shown by the arrows 1090 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
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Removal steps of keyboard bezel Remove screws that secure the keyboard bezel. Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × 7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (10) Black 3.0 kgfcm Black M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) 1.6 kgfcm Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU...
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Remove the screw Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 1.6 kgfcm Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Detach the connectors. When installing: Make sure that the connectors are attached firmly to the system board. Remove the keyboard bezel. Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU...
1100 LED board and power board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 43 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 • “1030 Hard disk drive” on page 45 • “1040 Optical drive” on page 46 •...
1110 Microphone assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 43 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 • “1030 Hard disk drive” on page 45 • “1040 Optical drive” on page 46 •...
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• “1050 Memory modules” on page 47 • “1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 48 • “1070 Backup battery” on page 50 • “1080 Keyboard” on page 51 • “1090 Keyboard bezel” on page 54 Removal steps of I/O board Remove the screw , and then detach the cable.
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Remove the I/O board Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU...
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Removal steps of RJ45 Ethernet board Remove the screws , and then detach the cable. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 1.85 kgfcm When installing: Make sure that the cable is attached firmly to the system board. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Remove the RJ45 Ethernet board 1130 System board assembly Important notices for handling the system board: When handling the system board, bear the following in mind: • Be careful not to drop the system board on a bench top that has a hard surface, such as metal, wood, or composite. •...
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Removal steps of system board Remove the screw . Detach the connectors. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) 3.0 kgfcm When installing: Make sure that all the connectors are attached firmly. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Detach the connector and remove the system board in the direction shown by the arrow 1140 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 43 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 •...
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Removal steps of LCD unit Release the antenna cables from the cable guides. Then remove the screws Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 1.6 kgfcm When installing: • Route the antenna cables along the cable guides. As you route the cables, make sure that they are not subject to any tension.
Remove the LCD unit in the direction shown by the arrow 1150 Thermal fan assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 43 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 44 • “1030 Hard disk drive” on page 45 •...
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Removal steps of thermal fan assembly Detach the connector in the direction shown by the arrow When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. Loosen the screws , but do not remove them. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Lift the thermal fan assembly in the direction shown by the arrow Attention: Be careful not to damage the connector. Attention: Do not handle the thermal fan assembly roughly. Improper handling can cause distortion or deformation and imperfect contact with components. When installing: Before you attach the thermal fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, on the part marked as shown in the above illustration.
Removal steps of speaker assembly Remove the screws . Then remove the speaker assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 4.0 kgfcm 1170 DC-in sub card and base cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
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Removal steps of DC-in sub card Remove the screws , and then remove the DC-in sub card in the direction shown by the arrow Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) 1.85 kgfcm Chapter 7 Removing and replacing a FRU...
Applying labels to the base cover The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. If the Windows Certificate of Authentication label (COA) is attached to a part that is replaced, return the old part with the label attached to the customer, or provide a letter to the customer stating what the label was originally on the system and what the label part number, serial number, and product key were.
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• “1090 Keyboard bezel” on page 54 • “1130 System board assembly” on page 63 • “1140 LCD unit” on page 65 Removal steps of LCD front bezel Remove the screws Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 1.85 kgfcm Remove the LCD front bezel in the direction shown by the arrows...
2020 Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 43 • “1080 Keyboard” on page 51 • “1090 Keyboard bezel” on page 54 • “1130 System board assembly” on page 63 • “1140 LCD unit” on page 65 •...
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Removal steps of LCD panel and hinges Disconnect the integrated camera connector in the direction shown by the arrow . Remove the screws Then lift the LCD panel in the direction shown by the arrow Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black M2 ×...
Removal steps of LCD cable Peel off the adhesive tape and detach the connector. When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. 2040 Antenna assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 43 •...
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Release the antenna cables from the cable guides of the LCD rear cover assembly and from the hinges in the direction shown by the arrows Cable routing: Route the antenna cables along the cable guides and secure the antenna boards with tapes. As you route the cables, make sure that they are not subject to any tension.
Chapter 8. Locations This chapter introduces the locations of the computer hardware components. Front view Figure 1. Lenovo B575e front view Microphone jack Integrated camera (on some models) Wireless antennas (on some models) Headphone jack Status indicators Media card reader slot...
Bottom view Figure 2. Lenovo B575e bottom view Battery latch (manual) Fan louvers Battery pack VGA port Battery latch (spring-loaded) HDMI port (on some models) Security keyhole USB connector ac power connector Bottom slot cover : The memory modules, hard disk drive, and wireless cards are located underneath the bottom slot cover.
(see “ac power adapters” on page 88.) – 31048996 LB57 TOUCHPAD BRACKET – LA57 TOUCHPAD CABLE 31048986 – 31048984 LA57 POWER BOARD CABLE LCD FRUs A 14-inch high-definition (HD) TFT LCD is used in Lenovo B575e models. See the table below. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Table 4. Parts list - LCD FRU no. LB575B LCD bezel with camera hole 90201314 LB575B LCD bezel without camera hole 90201315 LB57L LCD hinge L&R 6K.4VECS.001 90200228 LA48 camera 1M56.18011.462/07.962/06.362 90200517 LB48 camera 0.3M 56.18011.472 90000224 LB57L LCD Cover W/Antenna 60.4VE02.001 90200229 LB575B LCD Cover W/Antenna 2 90201313...
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Table 5. Parts list - Keyboard (Dafon) (continued) Language FRU no. Korean 25204621 Latin 25204619 Portuguese 25204618 Russian 25204623 25204636 Slovenian Swiss 25204637 Spanish 25204615 Thai 25204617 Traditional Chinese 25204622 Turkish 25204616 U.K. English 25204613 U.S. English 25204612 U.S. English (International, with a Euro symbol) 25204638 Table 6.
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Table 6. Parts list - Keyboard (Sunrex) (continued) Language FRU no. Spanish 25204645 Slovenian 25204666 Thai 25204647 Traditional Chinese 25204652 Turkish 25204646 U.K. English 25204643 25204642 U.S. English U.S. English (International, with a Euro symbol) 25204668 Table 7. Parts list - Keyboard (Chicony) Language FRU no.
36001653 36001672 HIPRO LN-A0403A3C Power cords A Lenovo power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region. Table 11. Parts list - 3-pin power cords (Linetek) Country or region FRU no. Argentina 145000599 •...
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Table 11. Parts list - 3-pin power cords (Linetek) (continued) FRU no. Country or region 145000585 • LINETEK LP-34+H03VV-F + LS15 1 m China 145000600 • LINETEK PC323+RVV300/300+LS15 1 m Denmark 145000598 • LINETEK LS15+H03VV-F+LP-38 1 m Indian 145000592 • LINETEK PE-361+ H05VV-F+ LS15 1 m Israel 145000595 •...
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Table 12. Parts list - 3-pin power cords (Longwell) (continued) FRU no. Country or region China 145000568 • Longwell LSG-31+RVV300/300+LS-18 1 m Denmark 145000566 • Longwell LP-40+H03VV-F+LS-18 1 m Indian 145000560 • Longwell LP-67+BIS+LS-18 1 m Israel 145000563 • Longwell LP-41+H03VV-F+LS-18 1 m Italy 145000559 •...
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Table 13. Parts list - 3-pin power cords (Volex) (continued) FRU no. Country or region Denmark 145000534 • VOLEX MP233D+H03VV-F+VAC5S 1 m Indian 145000536 • VOLEX IA6A3+IS694+VAC5S 1 m Israel 145000526 • VOLEX SI16S3+H03VV-F+VAC5S 1 m Italy 145000535 • VOLEX IT10S3+HO3VV-F+VAC5S 1 m Japan 145000530 •...
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