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Hardware Maintenance Manual

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 2 and Lenovo ThinkBook 15 Gen 2

First Edition (September 2020)

© Copyright Lenovo 2020.

Contents

About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Chapter 1. Safety information . . . . . . 1

General safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety inspection guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic

discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Grounding requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety notices (multilingual translations) . . . . . . 4

Chapter 2. General checkout . . . . . 21

What to do first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

CRU list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Chapter 3. Identifying FRUs

(CRUs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Locate FRUs and CRUs . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Chapter 4. Removing a FRU or

CRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Service tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

General guidelines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Removal procedure for ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL and

ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Remove the lower case . . . . . . . . . . 32

Remove the battery pack . . . . . . . . . 33

Remove the 2242 solid-state drive (SSD) . . . 34
Remove the 2280 solid-state drive (SSD) . . . 34
Remove the 2
Remove the 2

bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Remove the hard disk drive (HDD) . . . . . . 37

Remove the Wi-Fi card . . . . . . . . . . 38

Remove the heat sink. . . . . . . . . . . 39

Remove the fans . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Remove the memory module . . . . . . . . 40

Remove the CMOS battery . . . . . . . . 41

Remove the I/O bracket (left) . . . . . . . . 42

Remove the I/O bracket (right) . . . . . . . 43

Remove the I/O board with cable . . . . . . 43

Remove the power board with cable . . . . . 45

Remove the fingerprint board with cable . . . 46

Remove the lens light guide . . . . . . . . 47

nd

solid-state drive (SSD) . . . . 35

nd

solid-state drive (SSD)

Remove the speakers. . . . . . . . . . . 48

Remove the system board . . . . . . . . . 48

Remove the LCD module . . . . . . . . . 49

Remove the upper case (with keyboard and

touchpad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Disassemble the LCD module . . . . . . . 52

Removal procedure for ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL and

ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Remove the Bluetooth headset . . . . . . . 58

Remove the lower case . . . . . . . . . . 58

Remove the battery pack . . . . . . . . . 59

Remove the 2242 solid-state drive (SSD) . . . 60
Remove the 2280 solid-state drive (SSD) . . . 60

nd

Remove the 2
Remove the 2

bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Remove the hard disk drive (HDD) . . . . . . 63

Remove the Wi-Fi card . . . . . . . . . . 64

Remove the heat sink. . . . . . . . . . . 65

Remove the fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Remove the memory module . . . . . . . . 67

Remove the CMOS battery . . . . . . . . 68

Remove the I/O bracket (left) . . . . . . . . 68

Remove the I/O bracket (right) . . . . . . . 69

Remove the I/O board . . . . . . . . . . 70

Remove the power board with cable . . . . . 71

Remove the fingerprint board with cable . . . 73

Remove the lens light guide . . . . . . . . 73

Remove the speakers. . . . . . . . . . . 74

Remove the ear phone panel and ear phone

cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Remove the ear phone Bluetooth board

module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Remove the ear phone bracket and ear phone

tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Remove the system board . . . . . . . . . 78

Remove the LCD module . . . . . . . . . 79

Remove the upper case (with keyboard and

touchpad) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Disassemble the LCD module . . . . . . . 81

solid-state drive (SSD) . . . . 61

nd

solid-state drive (SSD)

Appendix A. Label locations. . . . . . 89

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xciii

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About this manual

This manual contains service and reference information for the following Lenovo products.

Machine

ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL

ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE

ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL

ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE 20VG

Machine type (MT)

20VD

20VF

20VE

Important:

• This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with Lenovo products.

• Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read all the information under Chapter 1 “Safety
information” on page 1.

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Chapter 1. Safety information

This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to be familiar with before you service a
Lenovo notebook computer.

General safety

Follow these rules to ensure general safety:

• Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after maintenance.

• When lifting any heavy object:

1. Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping.

2. Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet.

3. Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you attempt to lift.

4. Lift by standing or by pushing up with your leg muscles; this action removes the strain from the
muscles in your back. Do not attempt to lift any object that weighs more than 16 kg (35 lb) or that you

think is too heavy for you.

• Do not perform any action that causes hazards to the customer, or that makes the equipment unsafe.

• Before you start the machine, make sure that other service technicians and the customer's personnel are
not in a hazardous position.

• Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place, away from all personnel, while you are servicing the
machine.

• Keep your tool case away from walk areas so that other people will not trip over it.

• Do not wear loose clothing that can be trapped in the moving parts of a machine. Make sure that your
sleeves are fastened or rolled up above your elbows. If your hair is long, fasten it.

• Insert the ends of your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it with a non-conductive clip, about 8
centimeters (3 inches) from the end.

• Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for your clothing.

Attention: Metal objects are good electrical conductors.

• Wear safety glasses when you are hammering, drilling, soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using
solvents, or working in any other conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes.

• After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Replace any safety device that
is worn or defective.

• Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer.

• Fan louvers on the machine help to prevent overheating of internal components. Do not obstruct fan
louvers or cover them with labels or stickers.

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.
Do not use this type of mat to protect yourself from electrical shock.

• Find the room emergency power-off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or electrical outlet. If an electrical
accident occurs, you can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly.

• Do not work alone under hazardous conditions or near equipment that has hazardous voltages.

• Disconnect all power before:
– Performing a mechanical inspection
– Working near power supplies

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– Removing or installing main units

• Before you start to work on the machine, unplug the power cord. If you cannot unplug it, ask the customer
to power-off the wall box that supplies power to the machine, and to lock the wall box in the off position.

• If you need to work on a machine that has exposed electrical circuits, observe the following precautions:
– Ensure that another person, familiar with the power-off controls, is near you.

Attention: Another person must be there to switch off the power, if necessary.

– Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment; keep the other hand in your

pocket or behind your back.

Attention: An electrical shock can occur only when there is a complete circuit. By observing the above
rule, you may prevent a current from passing through your body.

– When using testers, set the controls correctly and use the approved probe leads and accessories for

that tester.

– Stand on suitable rubber mats (obtained locally, if necessary) to insulate you from grounds such as

metal floor strips and machine frames.
Observe the special safety precautions when you work with very high voltages; Instructions for these
precautions are in the safety sections of maintenance information. Use extreme care when measuring high
voltages.

• Regularly inspect and maintain your electrical hand tools for safe operational condition.

• Do not use worn or broken tools and testers.

• Never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit. First, check that it has been powered off.

• Always look carefully for possible hazards in your work area. Examples of these hazards are moist floors,
non-grounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds.

• Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror. The surface is
conductive; such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage.

• Do not service the following parts with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating
places in a machine:
– Power supply units
– Pumps
– Blowers and fans
– Motor generators
– Similar units as listed above
This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.

• If an electrical accident occurs:
– Use caution; do not become a victim yourself.
– Switch off power.
– Send another person to get medical aid.

Safety inspection guide

The purpose of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. As each
machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to protect users and service
technicians from injury. This guide addresses only those items. You should use good judgment to identify
potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-Lenovo features or options not covered by this inspection
guide.

If any unsafe conditions are present, you must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and
whether you can continue without first correcting the problem.

Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present:

• Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can cause serious or fatal
electrical shock)

• Explosive hazards, such as a damaged cathode ray tube (CRT) face or a bulging capacitor

• Mechanical hazards, such as loose or missing hardware

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To determine whether there are any potentially unsafe conditions, use the following checklist at the
beginning of every service task. Begin the checks with the power off, and the power cord disconnected.

Checklist:

1. Check exterior covers for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges).

2. Power off the computer. Disconnect the power cord.

3. Check the power cord for:

a. A third-wire ground connector in good condition. Use a meter to measure third-wire ground

continuity for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground.

b. The power cord should be the authorized type specified for your computer. Go to:

www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup

c. Insulation must not be frayed or worn.

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.

8. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables.

9. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered
with.

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Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge

Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to
electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in charge between objects.
Protect against ESD damage by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the work mat, and the
person handling the part are all at the same charge.

Notes:

1. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they exceed the requirements noted here.

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.

• Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on your body.

• Prevent the part from touching your clothing. Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when
you are wearing a wrist strap.

• Use a grounded work mat to provide a static-free work surface. The mat is especially useful when
handling ESD-sensitive devices.

• Select a grounding system, such as those listed below, to provide protection that meets the specific
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-operated system, use an ESD common ground or

reference point. You can use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems.

– Use the round ground prong of the ac plug on ac-operated computers.

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Grounding requirements

Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. Proper
grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician.

Safety notices (multilingual translations)

The safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages:

• English

• Arabic

• Brazilian Portuguese

• French

• German

• Hebrew

• Japanese

• Korean

• Spanish

• Traditional Chinese

DANGER

DANGER

DANGER

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PERIGO

PERIGO

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PERIGO

PERIGO

PERIGO

PERIGO

PERIGO

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DANGER

DANGER

DANGER

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DANGER

DANGER

DANGER

DANGER

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VORSICHT

VORSICHT

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Chapter 2. General checkout

This chapter contains the following topics:

Before you go to the checkout instructions, ensure that you 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.

• Be extremely careful during such write operations as copying, saving, or formatting. Drives in the computer
that you are servicing sequence might have been altered. If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might be
overwritten.

• Replace an FRU only with another FRU of the correct model. When you replace an FRU, make sure that the
model of the machine and the FRU part number are correct by referring to the FRU parts list.

• An FRU should not be replaced because of a single, unreproducible failure. Single failures can occur for a
variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge,
or software errors. Consider replacing an FRU only when a problem recurs. If you suspect that an FRU is defective,
clear the error log and run the test again. If the error does not recur, do not replace the FRU.

• Be careful not to replace a nondefective FRU.

What to do first

When you return an FRU, you must include the following information in the parts exchange form or parts
return form that you attach to it:

1. Name and phone number of service technician

2. Date of service

3. Date on which the machine failed

4. Date of purchase

5. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on the display, and beep symptoms

6. Procedure index and page number in which the failing FRU was detected

7. Failing FRU name and part number

8. Machine type, model number, and serial number

9. Customer's name and address

Note: During the warranty period, the customer may be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage
was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper
maintenance by the customer. Following is a list of some common items that are not covered under warranty
and some symptoms that might indicate that the system was subjected to stress beyond normal use.

Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is covered under the warranty
by referring to the following list:

The following are not covered under warranty:

• LCD panel cracked from the application of excessive force or from being dropped

• Scratched (cosmetic) parts

• Distortion, deformation, or discoloration of the cosmetic parts

• Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that have been cracked or broken by excessive force

• Damage caused by liquid spilled into the system

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• Damage caused by the improper insertion of a personal-computer card (PC card) or the installation of an
incompatible card

• Improper disc insertion or use of an external optical drive

• Fuses blown by attachment of a non-supported device

• Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable)

• Sticky 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 non-warranted activities:

• Missing parts might be a symptom of unauthorized service or modification.

• Check for obvious damage to a hard disk drive. If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, the hard
disk drive might have been dropped or subject to excessive force.

CRU list

Table 1. Model: ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (MT: 20VD)

CRU

ac power adapter self-service

Power cord * self-service

Table 2. Model: ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (MT: 20VF)

CRU

ac power adapter self-service

Power cord * self-service

Table 3. Model: ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL (MT: 20VE)

CRU Type

ac power adapter self-service

Power cord * self-service

Table 4. Model: ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE (MT: 20VG)

CRU

ac power adapter self-service

Power cord * self-service

Type

Type

Type

* for selected models

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Chapter 3. Identifying FRUs (CRUs)

Locate FRUs and CRUs

The exploded illustrations help Lenovo service technicians identify FRUs or CRUs that they may need to
replace when servicing a customer’s computer.

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Figure 1. ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL and ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE exploded view

Table 5. FRU (CRU) categories

No.

1

2

FRU (CRU) category

Upper case (with keyboard and touchpad)

Lens light guide

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Table 5. FRU (CRU) categories (continued)

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

Fingerprint board with cable

Power board with cable

CMOS battery

Heat sink

Fan

System board

I/O board with cable

I/O bracket (right)

Hard disk drive (HDD) cable

Hard disk drive (HDD)

Hard disk drive (HDD) bracket

Battery pack

Speakers

Lower case

Memory module shielding

Memory module

Solid-state drive (SSD) bracket
Note: The SSD bracket is used to lock the screw for the 2280 SSD.

nd

2

Solid-state drive (SSD)

21

22

23

2280 Solid-state drive (SSD)

2242 Solid-state drive (SSD)

Solid-state drive (SSD) bracket
Note: The SSD bracket is used to lock the screw for the 2242 SSD.

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a

b

c

d Screw kit

I/O bracket (left)

Wi-Fi card

Power cord

ac power adapter

Mylar

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Figure 2. ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL and ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE LCD unit - exploded view

Table 6. FRU categories for the LCD unit

No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

FRU (CRU) category

Microphone rubbers

Camera

LCD bezel

Hinge cover

Hinges

LCD panel

Removable tape

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Table 6. FRU categories for the LCD unit (continued)

8

9

LCD cover

EDP cable

Figure 3. ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL and ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE exploded view

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Table 7. FRU (CRU) categories

No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

FRU (CRU) category

Upper case (with keyboard and touchpad)

Lens light guide

Fingerprint board with cable

Power board with cable

CMOS battery

Heat sink

Fan

System board

I/O board with cable

I/O bracket (right)

Ear phone frame

Ear phone Bluetooth board cable

Ear phone Bluetooth board

Ear phone bracket

Ear phone tray

Bluetooth headset

Ear phone cover

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19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

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Ear phone panel

Battery pack

Speakers

Lower case

Memory module shielding

Memory module

Hard disk drive (HDD) bracket

Hard disk drive (HDD)

Hard disk drive (HDD) cable

Solid-state drive (SSD) bracket
Note: The SSD bracket is used to lock the screw for the 2280 SSD.

nd

2

solid-state drive (SSD)

2280 Solid-state drive (SSD)

2242 Solid-state drive (SSD)

Solid-state drive (SSD) bracket
Note: The SSD bracket is used to lock the screw for the 2242 SSD.

I/O bracket (left)

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Wi-Fi card

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Table 7. FRU (CRU) categories (continued)

a

b

c

d

e

Power cord

ac power adapter

SSD Thermalpad

Mylar

Screw kit

Figure 4. ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL and ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE LCD unit — exploded view

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Table 8. FRU categories for the LCD unit

No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

FRU (CRU) category

Microphone rubbers

Camera

LCD bezel

Hinge cover

Hinges

LCD panel

Removable tape

LCD cover

EDP cable

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Chapter 4. Removing a FRU or CRU

Service tools

The following table lists tools for servicing Lenovo computers. Tools with a cross mark are needed for serving
the product models as described by this publication. Prepare them before you service the product.

Table 9. Service tools

Service tool and consumable

Screw driver (Phillips head) (PH1/PH0)

Screw driver (Torx head) (T5) X

Screw driver (Torx head) (T30)

Pry tool 1 X

Tweezers (conductive)

Tweezers (isolated)

Suction cup

Hexagonal socket

Silicone grease

Acetate tape X

Polyamide tape

Mylar tape

Electrical tape

Double-sided tape

Conductive tape

Model applicability

X

X

Eraser

Heat gun

Brown brush

Notes:

• T30 screw drivers are used to service the new Intel Xeon CPUs.

• Hexagonal sockets are used to remove antenna connectors.

• Silicone grease is applied to the CPU and heatsink surfaces to eliminate air gaps.

General guidelines

When removing or replacing an FRU, ensure that you observe the following general guidelines:

1. Do not try to service any computer unless you have been trained and certified. An untrained person runs
the risk of damaging parts.

2. Begin by removing any FRUs that have to be removed before replacing the failing FRU. Any such FRUs
are listed at the beginning of each FRU replacement procedure. Remove them in the order in which they
are listed.

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3. Follow the correct sequence in the steps for removing an FRU, as shown in the illustrations by the
numbers in square callouts.

4. When removing an FRU, move it in the direction as shown by the arrow in the illustration.

5. To install a new FRU in place, perform the removal procedure in reverse and follow any notes that
pertain to replacement.

6. When replacing an FRU, carefully retain and reuse all screws.

7. When replacing the base cover, reapply all labels that come with the replacement base cover. If some
original labels are not included with the replacement base cover, peel them off from the original base
cover and paste them on the replacement base cover.

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Before removing any FRU or CRU, shut down the computer and unplug all power cords from
electrical outlets.

Attention: After replacing an FRU, do not turn on the computer until you have ensured that all screws,

springs, and other small parts are in place and none are loose inside the computer. Verify this by shaking the
computer gently and listening for rattling sounds. Metallic parts or metal flakes can cause electrical short
circuits.

Attention: The system board is sensitive to and can be damaged by ESD. Before touching it, establish
personal grounding by touching a ground point with one hand or by using an ESD strap (P/N 6405959).

Removal procedure for ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL and ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE

Remove the lower case

Make sure the computer has been shut down before servicing the computer.

Step 1. Place the computer upside down on a flat surface.

Step 2. Loosen six screws and then remove four screws.

Figure 5. Loosen six screws and then remove four screws

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2.0 x L2.3+2.2 4

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Step 3. Pry up the latches and then remove the lower case.

Figure 6. Pry up the latches and remove the lower case

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:

Lower case

Remove the battery pack

Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 32

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Remove four screws and then remove the battery pack.

Figure 7. Remove four screws and remove the battery pack

Screw specifications

Number of screws

M2.0 x L4.0 4

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement

part:

Battery pack

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Remove the 2242 solid-state drive (SSD)

Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 32

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Remove one screw and then remove the 2242 SSD module.

Screw specifications Number of screws

M1.98 x L3.0 1

Step 3. Remove one screw and then separate the 2242 SSD from the SSD bracket.

Figure 8. Remove one screw and separate the 2242 SSD from the SSD bracket

Screw specifications

M2.0 x L2.0 1

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement parts:

2242 SSD

2242 SSD bracket

Number of screws

Remove the 2280 solid-state drive (SSD)

Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 32

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Remove one screw.

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Figure 9. Remove one screw

Screw specifications Number of screws

M1.98 x L3.0 1

Step 3. Remove the SSD by pulling it away from the slot.

Figure 10. Remove the SSD by pulling it away from the slot

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:

2280 SSD

Remove the 2

Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 32

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Remove one screw.

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solid-state drive (SSD)

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Figure 11. Remove one screw

Screw specifications Number of screws

M1.98 x L3.0 1

Step 3. Remove the 2

Figure 12. Remove the 2

nd

SSD by pulling it away from the slot.

nd

SSD by pulling it away from the slot

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:

nd

2

SSD

Remove the 2

nd

solid-state drive (SSD) bracket

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 32

“Remove the 2

nd

solid-state drive (SSD)” on page 35

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Remove one screw and then remove the 2

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SSD bracket.

Figure 13. Remove one screw and remove the 2

nd

SSD bracket

Screw specifications

Number of screws

M1.98 x L3.0 1

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement parts:

nd

2

SSD bracket

Remove the hard disk drive (HDD)

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 32

“Remove the battery pack” on page 33

Step 1. Disconnect the HDD cable from the system board. Remove four screws and then remove the HDD

module.

Figure 14. Remove four screws and then remove the HDD module

Screw specifications

Number of screws

M2.0 x L3.0 4

Step 2. Disconnect the HDD cable from the HDD. Remove four screw and then separate the HDD from the

HDD bracket.

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Screw specifications Number of screws

M3.0 x L3.0 4

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement parts:

HDD

HDD cable

HDD bracket

Remove the Wi-Fi card

Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 32

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Peel off the mylar.

Figure 15. Peel off the mylar

Step 3. Detach the main and auxiliary antenna cable connectors. Remove one screw and then remove the

Wi-Fi card by pulling it away from the slot.

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Figure 16. Remove one screw and remove the Wi-Fi card by pulling it away from the slot

Screw specifications

Number of screws

M1.98 x L3.0 1

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement parts:

Wi-Fi card

Mylar

Remove the heat sink

Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 32

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Remove five screws and then remove the heat sink.

Figure 17. Remove five screws and remove the heat sink

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Screw specifications Number of screws

M2.0 x L2.0

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement

part:

Heat sink

5

Remove the fans

Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 32

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. Remove two screws and then remove the fan.

Figure 18. Remove two screws and remove the fan

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2.0 x L4.0 2

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement

part:

Fans

Remove the memory module

Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 32

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Remove the memory module shielding.

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Figure 19. Remove the memory module shielding

Step 3. Release the two latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. Then, remove the memory

module.

Figure 20. Remove the memory module

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following
replacement parts:

Memory module

Memory module shielding

Remove the CMOS battery

Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 32

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Disconnect the CMOS battery cable from the I/O board and then remove the CMOS battery.

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Figure 21. Disconnect the CMOS battery cable from the I/O board and remove the CMOS battery

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:

CMOS battery

Remove the I/O bracket (left)

Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 32

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Remove six screws and then remove the I/O bracket (left).

Figure 22. Remove six screws and then remove the I/O bracket (left)

Screw specifications

Number of screws

M2.0 x L4.0 6

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement

part:

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I/O bracket (left)

Remove the I/O bracket (right)

Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 32

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Remove two screws and then remove the I/O bracket (right).

Figure 23. Remove two screws and remove the I/O bracket (right)

Screw specifications

M2.0 x L4.0 2

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement

part:

I/O bracket (right)

Number of screws

Remove the I/O board with cable

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 32

“Remove the battery pack” on page 33

“Remove the fans” on page 40

“Remove the CMOS battery” on page 41

“Remove the I/O bracket (right)” on page 43

Step 1. Remove three screws and then open the hinge.

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Figure 24. Remove three screws and open the hinge

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2.5 x L5.5 3

Step 2. Disconnect the I/O board cable from the system board. Then, disconnect the fingerprint board

cable and the power board cable from the I/O board.

Figure 25. Disconnect the I/O board cable from the system board and disconnect the fingerprint board cable
and the power board cable from the I/O board

Step 3. Remove one screw and then remove the I/O board with cable.

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Figure 26. Remove one screw and remove the I/O board with cable

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2.0 x L4.0 1

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement

part:

I/O board with cable

Remove the power board with cable

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 32

“Remove the battery pack” on page 33

“Remove the fans” on page 40

“Remove the CMOS battery” on page 41

“Remove the I/O bracket (right)” on page 43

“Remove the I/O board with cable” on page 43

Step 1. Peel off the tape.

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Figure 27. Peel off the tape

Step 2. Remove two screws and then remove the power board with cable.

Figure 28. Remove two screws and remove the power board with cable

Screw specifications Number of screws

M1.6 x L2.7 2

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement

part:

Power board with cable

Remove the fingerprint board with cable

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 32

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“Remove the battery pack” on page 33

“Remove the fans” on page 40

“Remove the CMOS battery” on page 41

“Remove the I/O bracket (right)” on page 43

“Remove the I/O board with cable” on page 43

“Remove the power board with cable” on page 45

Step 1. Remove the fingerprint board with cable.

Figure 29. Remove the fingerprint board with cable

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:

Fingerprint board with cable

Remove the lens light guide

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 32

“Remove the battery pack” on page 33

“Remove the CMOS battery” on page 41

“Remove the I/O bracket (right)” on page 43

“Remove the I/O board with cable” on page 43

“Remove the power board with cable” on page 45

“Remove the fingerprint board with cable” on page 46

Step 1. Remove the fingerprint board lens light guide.

Figure 30. Remove the fingerprint board lens light guide

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:

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Lens light guide

Remove the speakers

Make sure the following FRU (CRU) has been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 32

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board and release the speaker cable from the cable

guide. Then, remove the speakers.

Figure 31. Remove the speakers

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:

Speakers

Remove the system board

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 32

“Remove the battery pack” on page 33

“Remove the 2280 solid-state drive (SSD)” on page 34

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“Remove the 2

“Remove the Wi-Fi card” on page 38

“Remove the heat sink” on page 39

“Remove the fans” on page 40

“Remove the memory module” on page 40

“Remove the I/O bracket (left)” on page 42

Step 1. Disconnect cables connected to the system board.

solid-state drive (SSD)” on page 35

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Figure 32. Disconnect cables connected to the system board

Step 2. Remove one screw and then remove the system board.

Figure 33. Remove one screw and then remove the system board

Screw specifications

Number of screws

M1.98 x L3.0 1

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement

part:

System board

Remove the LCD module

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 32

“Remove the heat sink” on page 39

“Remove the fans” on page 40

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

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Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Peel off the mylar.

Figure 34. Peel off the mylar

Step 3. Detach the antenna cable connectors and then disconnect the EDP cable form the system board.

Figure 35. Detach the antenna cable connectors and disconnect the EDP cable form the system board

Step 4. Rotate the LCD unit to an angle of more than 90 degrees and place the computer on a flat surface

as shown. Remove five screws and then remove the LCD unit.

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Figure 36. Remove five screws and remove the LCD unit

Screw specifications

M2.5 x L5.5

Number of screws

5

Remove the upper case (with keyboard and touchpad)

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 32

“Remove the battery pack” on page 33

“Remove the 2242 solid-state drive (SSD)” on page 34

“Remove the 2280 solid-state drive (SSD)” on page 34

“Remove the 2

“Remove the 2

“Remove the hard disk drive (HDD)” on page 37

“Remove the Wi-Fi card” on page 38

“Remove the heat sink” on page 39

“Remove the fans” on page 40

“Remove the memory module” on page 40

“Remove the CMOS battery” on page 41

“Remove the I/O bracket (left)” on page 42

“Remove the I/O bracket (right)” on page 43

“Remove the I/O board with cable” on page 43

“Remove the power board with cable” on page 45

“Remove the fingerprint board with cable” on page 46

“Remove the lens light guide” on page 47

“Remove the speakers” on page 48

“Remove the system board” on page 48

“Remove the LCD module” on page 49

nd

solid-state drive (SSD)” on page 35

nd

solid-state drive (SSD) bracket” on page 36

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Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:

Upper case (with keyboard and touchpad)

Disassemble the LCD module

The LCD module as a whole is not an FRU. Instead, it contains FRUs as its components. Before
disassembling the LCD module, make sure it has been detached from the upper case.

Remove the hinge cover

Make sure the following unit has been removed.

“Remove the LCD module” on page 49

Step 1. Remove the hinge cover.

Figure 37. Remove the hinge cover

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:

Hinge cover

Remove the LCD bezel

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the LCD module” on page 49

“Remove the hinge cover” on page 52

Step 1. Remove three screws.

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Figure 38. Remove three screws

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2.0 x L4.0 3

Step 2. Remove the LCD bezel.

Figure 39. Remove the LCD bezel

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following
replacement part:

LCD bezel

Remove the hinges

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the LCD module” on page 49

“Remove the hinge cover” on page 52

“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 52

Step 1. Remove eight screws and then remove the hinges.

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Figure 40. Remove eight screws and then remove the hinges

Screw specifications

Number of screws

M2.0 x L2.0 6

M2.0 x L4.0 2

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement

part:

Hinges

Remove the LCD panel

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the LCD module” on page 49

“Remove the hinge cover” on page 52

“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 52

Step 1. Remove the two pieces of removable tape with tweezers.

Figure 41. Remove the two pieces of removable tape with tweezers

Step 2. Lift the LCD panel carefully. Peel off the tape and then disconnect the EDP cable from the LCD

panel.

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Figure 42. Lift the LCD panel carefully. Peel off the tape and then disconnect the EDP cable from the LCD
panel

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following
replacement parts:

LCD panel

Removable tape

Remove the EDP cable

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the LCD module” on page 49

“Remove the hinge cover” on page 52

“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 52

“Remove the LCD panel” on page 54

Step 1. Disconnect the EDP cable from the camera board and then remove the EDP cable.

Figure 43. Disconnect the EDP cable from the camera board and remove the EDP cable

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following
replacement parts:

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EDP cable

Removable tape

Remove the microphone rubbers

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the LCD module” on page 49

“Remove the hinge cover” on page 52

“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 52

“Remove the LCD panel” on page 54

Step 1. Remove the microphone rubbers.

Figure 44. Remove the microphone rubbers

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following
replacement parts:

Microphone rubbers

Removable tape

Remove the camera

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the LCD module” on page 49

“Remove the hinge cover” on page 52

“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 52

“Remove the LCD panel” on page 54

“Remove the microphone rubbers” on page 56

Step 1. Disconnect the EDP cable from the camera board and then remove the camera.

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Figure 45. Disconnect the EDP cable from the camera board and remove the camera

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following
replacement parts:

Camera

Removable tape

Remove the LCD cover

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the LCD module” on page 49

“Remove the hinge cover” on page 52

“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 52

“Remove the hinges” on page 53

“Remove the LCD panel” on page 54

“Remove the EDP cable” on page 55

“Remove the microphone rubbers” on page 56

“Remove the camera” on page 56

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement

part:

LCD cover

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Removal procedure for ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL and ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE

Remove the Bluetooth headset

Make sure the computer has been shut down before servicing the computer.

Step 1. Place the computer upside down on a flat surface.

Step 2. Eject the earphone tray and then remove the Bluetooth headset.

Figure 46. Eject the earphone tray and then remove the Bluetooth headset

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:

Bluetooth headset

Remove the lower case

Make sure the computer has been shut down before servicing the computer.

Step 1. Place the computer upside down on a flat surface.

Step 2. Loosen six screws and then remove five screws.

Figure 47. Loosen six screws and remove five screws

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Screw specifications Number of screws

M2.0 x L1.5+2.0 4

M1.6 x L9.0 1

Step 3. Pry up the latches and then remove the lower case.

Figure 48. Pry up the latches and remove the lower case

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:

Lower case

Remove the battery pack

Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 58

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Remove four screws and then remove the battery pack.

Figure 49. Remove four screws and remove the battery pack

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Screw specifications Number of screws

M2.0 x L4.0 4

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement

part:

Battery pack

Remove the 2242 solid-state drive (SSD)

Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 58

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Remove one screw and then remove the 2242 SSD module.

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2.0 x L3.0 1

Step 3. Remove one screw and then separate the 2242 SSD from the SSD bracket.

Figure 50. Remove one screw and separate the 2242 SSD from the SSD bracket

Screw specifications

M2.0 x L2.0 1

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement parts:

2242 SSD

2242 SSD bracket

Number of screws

Remove the 2280 solid-state drive (SSD)

Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 58

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Remove one screw.

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Figure 51. Remove one screw

Screw specifications

M2.0 x L3.0 1

Step 3. Remove the SSD by pulling it away from the slot.

Figure 52. Remove the SSD by pulling it away from the slot

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:

2280 SSD

Number of screws

Remove the 2

Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 58

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Remove one screw.

nd

solid-state drive (SSD)

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Figure 53. Remove one screw

Screw specifications

Number of screws

M2.0 x L2.5 1

Step 3. Remove the 2

Figure 54. Remove the 2

nd

SSD by pulling it away from the slot.

nd

SSD by pulling it away from the slot

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:

nd

2

SSD

Remove the 2

nd

solid-state drive (SSD) bracket

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 58

“Remove the 2

nd

solid-state drive (SSD)” on page 61

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

nd

Step 2. Remove one screw and then remove the 2

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SSD bracket.

Figure 55. Remove one screw and remove the 2

nd

SSD bracket

Screw specifications

Number of screws

M2.0 x L3.0 1

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement parts:

nd

2

SSD bracket

Remove the hard disk drive (HDD)

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 32

“Remove the battery pack” on page 33

Step 1. Disconnect the HDD cable from the system board. Remove four screws and then remove the HDD

module.

Figure 56. Remove four screws and then remove the HDD module

Screw specifications

Number of screws

M2.0 x L3.0 4

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Step 2. Disconnect the HDD cable from the HDD. Remove four screw and then separate the HDD from the

HDD bracket.

Screw specifications

M3.0 x L3.0 4

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement parts:

HDD

HDD cable

HDD bracket

Number of screws

Remove the Wi-Fi card

Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 58

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Peel off the mylar.

Figure 57. Peel off the mylar

Step 3. Detach the main and auxiliary antenna cable connectors. Remove one screw and then remove the

Wi-Fi card by pulling it away from the slot.

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Figure 58. Remove one screw and remove the Wi-Fi card by pulling it away from the slot

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2.0 x L3.0 1

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following

replacement parts:

Wi-Fi card

Mylar

Remove the heat sink

Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 58

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Remove five screws and then remove the heat sink.

Figure 59. Remove five screws and remove the heat sink

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Screw specifications Number of screws

M2.0 x L2.0

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement

part:

Heat sink

5

Remove the fan

Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 58

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board and release the fan cable from the cable guide.

Figure 60. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board and release the fan cable from the cable guide

Step 3. Remove two screws and then remove the fan.

Figure 61. Remove two screws and then remove the fan

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Screw specifications Number of screws

M2.0 x L4.0 2

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement

part:

Fan

Remove the memory module

Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 58

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Remove the memory module shielding.

Figure 62. Remove the memory module shielding

Step 3. Release the two latches on both edges of the socket at the same time. Then, remove the memory

module.

Figure 63. Remove the memory module

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Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following
replacement parts:

Memory module

Memory module shielding

Remove the CMOS battery

Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 58

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Disconnect the CMOS battery cable from the I/O board and then remove the CMOS battery.

Figure 64. Disconnect the CMOS battery cable from the I/O board and remove the CMOS battery

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:

CMOS battery

Remove the I/O bracket (left)

Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 58

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Remove six screws and then remove the I/O bracket (left).

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Figure 65. Remove six screws and remove the I/O bracket (left)

Screw specifications

Number of screws

M2.0 x L4.0 6

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement

part:

I/O bracket (left)

Remove the I/O bracket (right)

Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 58

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Remove two screws and then remove the I/O bracket (right).

Figure 66. Remove two screws and remove the I/O bracket (right)

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2.0 x L4.0 2

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Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:

I/O bracket (right)

Remove the I/O board

Make sure the following FRU (or CRU) has been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 58

“Remove the battery pack” on page 59

“Remove the CMOS battery” on page 68

“Remove the I/O bracket (right)” on page 69

Step 1. Remove three screws and then open the hinge.

Figure 67. Remove three screws and open the hinge

Screw specifications

M2.5 x L5.5 3

Step 2. Disconnect the I/O board cable from the system board. Then, disconnect the fingerprint board

cable and the power board cable from the I/O board.

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Number of screws

Figure 68. Disconnect the I/O board cable from the system board and disconnect the fingerprint board cable
and the power board cable from the I/O board

Step 3. Remove one screw and then remove the I/O board with cable.

Figure 69. Remove one screw and remove the I/O board with cable

Screw specifications

Number of screws

M2.0 x L4.0 1

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement

part:

I/O board

Remove the power board with cable

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 58

“Remove the battery pack” on page 59

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“Remove the CMOS battery” on page 68

“Remove the I/O bracket (right)” on page 69

“Remove the I/O board” on page 70

Step 1. Peel off the tape.

Figure 70. Peel off the tape

Step 2. Remove two screws and then remove the power board with cable.

Figure 71. Remove two screws and remove the power board with cable

Screw specifications

Number of screws

M1.6 x L2.7 2

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement

part:

Power board with cable

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Remove the fingerprint board with cable

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 58

“Remove the battery pack” on page 59

“Remove the CMOS battery” on page 68

“Remove the I/O bracket (right)” on page 69

“Remove the I/O board” on page 70

“Remove the power board with cable” on page 71

Step 1. Remove the fingerprint board with cable.

Figure 72. Remove the fingerprint board with cable

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:

Fingerprint board with cable

Remove the lens light guide

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 58

“Remove the battery pack” on page 59

“Remove the CMOS battery” on page 68

“Remove the I/O bracket (right)” on page 69

“Remove the I/O board” on page 70

“Remove the power board with cable” on page 71

“Remove the fingerprint board with cable” on page 73

Step 1. Remove the fingerprint board lens light guide.

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Figure 73. Remove the fingerprint board lens light guide

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:

Lens light guide

Remove the speakers

Make sure the following FRU (CRU) has been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 58

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Disconnect the speaker cable from the system board and release the speaker cable from the cable

guide. Remove the speakers.

Figure 74. Remove the speakers

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:

Speakers

Remove the ear phone panel and ear phone cover

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 58

“Remove the battery pack” on page 59

Step 1. Disconnect the ear phone Bluetooth board cable from the system board and release the BT board

cable from the cable guide.

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Figure 75. Disconnect the ear phone Bluetooth board cable from the system board and release the BT board
cable from the cable guide

Step 2. Remove four screws and then remove the ear phone module.

Figure 76. Remove four screws and remove the ear phone module

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2.0 x L3.0 4

Step 3. Remove one screw and then remove the ear phone panel.

Figure 77. Remove one screw and then remove the ear phone panel

Screw specifications Number of screws

M1.6 x L9.0 1

Step 4. Remove the ear phone cover.

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Figure 78. Remove the ear phone cover

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following
replacement parts:

Ear phone panel

Ear phone cover

Remove the ear phone Bluetooth board module

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 58

“Remove the battery pack” on page 59

Step 1. Remove the ear phone module.

Step 2. Remove one screw.

Figure 79. Remove one screw

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2.0 x L3.0 1

Step 3. Remove the Bluetooth board module.

Figure 80. Remove the Bluetooth board module

Step 4. Remove the ear phone Bluetooth board cable.

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Figure 81. Remove the ear phone Bluetooth board cable

Step 5. Remove two screws and then remove the ear phone Bluetooth board from the ear phone frame.

Figure 82. Remove two screws and remove the ear phone Bluetooth board from the ear phone frame

Screw specifications

Number of screws

M2.0 x L3.0 2

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement

part:

Ear phone frame

Ear phone Bluetooth board

Ear phone Bluetooth board cable

Remove the ear phone bracket and ear phone tray

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 58

“Remove the battery pack” on page 59

“Remove the ear phone panel and ear phone cover” on page 74

“Remove the ear phone Bluetooth board module” on page 76

Step 1. Open the buckles and then separate the ear phone bracket from the ear phone tray module.

Figure 83. Open the buckles and separate the ear phone bracket from the ear phone tray module

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Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:

Ear phone tray

Ear phone bracket

Remove the system board

Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 58

“Remove the battery pack” on page 59

“Remove the 2280 solid-state drive (SSD)” on page 60

nd

“Remove the 2

“Remove the Wi-Fi card” on page 64

“Remove the heat sink” on page 65

“Remove the fan” on page 66

“Remove the memory module” on page 67

“Remove the I/O bracket (left)” on page 68

Step 1. Disconnect cables connected to the system board.

solid-state drive (SSD)” on page 61

Figure 84. Disconnect cables connected to the system board

Step 2. Remove one screw and then remove the system board.

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Figure 85. Remove one screw and then remove the system board

Screw specifications

Number of screws

M2.0 x L3.0 1

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement

part:

System board

Remove the LCD module

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the lower case” on page 58

“Remove the heat sink” on page 65

Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board.

Attention: Use your fingernails to pull the connector to unplug it. Do not pull the cable.

Step 2. Peel off the mylar.

Figure 86. Peel off the mylar

Step 3. Detach the antenna cable connectors and then disconnect the EDP cable form the system board.

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Figure 87. Detach the antenna cable connectors and disconnect the EDP cable form the system board

Step 4. Rotate the LCD module to an angle of more than 90 degrees and place the computer on a flat

surface as shown. Remove five screws and then remove the LCD module.

Figure 88. Remove five screws and remove the LCD module

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2.5 x L5.5

5

Remove the upper case (with keyboard and touchpad)

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the Bluetooth headset” on page 58

“Remove the lower case” on page 58

“Remove the battery pack” on page 59

“Remove the 2242 solid-state drive (SSD)” on page 60

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“Remove the 2280 solid-state drive (SSD)” on page 60

“Remove the 2

“Remove the 2

nd

solid-state drive (SSD)” on page 61

nd

solid-state drive (SSD) bracket” on page 62

“Remove the hard disk drive (HDD)” on page 63

“Remove the Wi-Fi card” on page 64

“Remove the heat sink” on page 65

“Remove the fan” on page 66

“Remove the memory module” on page 67

“Remove the CMOS battery” on page 68

“Remove the I/O bracket (left)” on page 68

“Remove the I/O bracket (right)” on page 69

“Remove the I/O board” on page 70

“Remove the power board with cable” on page 71

“Remove the fingerprint board with cable” on page 73

“Remove the lens light guide” on page 73

“Remove the speakers” on page 74

“Remove the ear phone panel and ear phone cover” on page 74

“Remove the ear phone Bluetooth board module” on page 76

“Remove the ear phone bracket and ear phone tray” on page 77

“Remove the system board” on page 78

“Remove the LCD module” on page 79

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement

part:

Upper case (with keyboard and touchpad)

Disassemble the LCD module

The LCD module as a whole is not an FRU. Instead, it contains FRUs as its components. Before
disassembling the LCD module, make sure it has been detached from the upper case.

Remove the hinge cover

Make sure the following unit has been removed.

“Remove the LCD module” on page 79

Step 1. Remove the hinge cover.

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Figure 89. Remove the hinge cover

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement
part:

Hinge cover

Remove the LCD bezel

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the LCD module” on page 79

“Remove the hinge cover” on page 81

Step 1. Remove four screws.

Figure 90. Remove three screws

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2.0 x L4.0 4

Step 2. Remove the LCD bezel.

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Figure 91. Remove the LCD bezel

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following
replacement part:

LCD bezel

Remove the hinges

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the LCD module” on page 79

“Remove the hinge cover” on page 81

“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 82

Step 1. Remove eight screws and then remove the hinges.

Figure 92. Remove eight screws and remove the hinges

Screw specifications Number of screws

M2.0 x L2.0 6

M2.0 x L4.0 2

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement

part:

Hinges

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Remove the LCD panel

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the LCD module” on page 79

“Remove the hinge cover” on page 81

“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 82

Step 1. Remove the two pieces of removable tape with tweezers.

Figure 93. Remove the two pieces of removable tape with tweezers

Step 2. Lift the LCD panel. Peel off the tape and then disconnect the EDP cable from the LCD panel.

Figure 94. Lift the LCD panel. Peel off the tape and then disconnect the EDP cable from the LCD panel

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following
replacement parts:

LCD panel

Removable tape

Remove the EDP cable

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

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“Remove the LCD module” on page 79

“Remove the hinge cover” on page 81

“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 82

“Remove the LCD panel” on page 84

Step 1. Disconnect the EDP cable from the camera board and then remove the EDP cable.

Figure 95. Disconnect the EDP cable from the camera board and remove the EDP cable

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following
replacement parts:

EDP cable

Removable tape

Remove the microphone rubbers

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the LCD module” on page 79

“Remove the hinge cover” on page 81

“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 82

“Remove the LCD panel” on page 84

Step 1. Remove the microphone rubbers.

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Figure 96. Remove the microphone rubbers

Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following
replacement parts:

Microphone rubbers

Removable tape

Remove the camera

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the LCD module” on page 79

“Remove the hinge cover” on page 81

“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 82

“Remove the LCD panel” on page 84

“Remove the microphone rubbers” on page 85

Step 1. Disconnect the EDP cable from the camera board and then remove the camera.

Figure 97. Disconnect the EDP cable from the camera board and remove the camera

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Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following
replacement parts:

Camera

Removable tape

Remove the LCD cover

Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.

“Remove the LCD module” on page 79

“Remove the hinge cover” on page 81

“Remove the LCD bezel” on page 82

“Remove the hinges” on page 83

“Remove the LCD panel” on page 84

“Remove the EDP cable” on page 84

“Remove the microphone rubbers” on page 85

“Remove the camera” on page 86

Go to

https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part number of the following replacement

part:

LCD cover

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Appendix A. Label locations

ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL and ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE

Figure 98. Label layout on the back side of the base cover

Labels attached to the base cover are country/region specific. Make sure to apply the appropriate labels to
the replacement base cover.

Table 10. All base cover labels

Label Label name

a

b

c

d

e

f VGA label

g

h

I

j TW label 70 mm x 10 mm

k

l

m

Rating label P.R.China

Print rating label

联想绿色环保处置服务标 16 mm x 21 mm

COA label

QR label

GML label

Adapter label 65 mm x 20 mm

Country label Argentina 68 mm x 6 mm

Applied country/region

P.R.China

Indonesia rating label 26 mm x 10 mm

India BIS label

KR KCC label

Label dimensions

33 mm x 24 mm

43 mm x 24 mm

70 mm x 21 mm

17 mm x 26.1 mm

19.53 mm x 16.51 mm

16.077 mm x 22.501 mm

22 mm x 30 mm

50 mm x 43 mm

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n

o

p

WL/BT label

Japan 35 mm x 10 mm

Vietnam energy label 10 mm x 9 mm

Brazil 35 mm x 15 mm

Israel/US/CA/TW

South Africa

Malaysia/Indonesia

ThinkBook 15 G2 ITL and ThinkBook 15 G2 ARE

32 mm x 10 mm

20 mm x 10 mm

15 mm x 10 mm

Figure 99. Label layout on the back side of the base cover

Labels attached to the base cover are country/region specific. Make sure to apply the appropriate labels to
the replacement base cover.

Table 11. All base cover labels

Label Label name

a

Rating label Worldwide 66 mm x 24 mm

Applied country/region

P.R.China

Label dimensions

33 mm x 24 mm

India 33 mm x 24 mm

b

c

d VGA label

e

f

Print rating label All 43 mm x 24 mm

QR label

17 mm x 26.1 mm

19.53 mm x 18 mm

GML label

16.077 mm x 22.501 mm

Adapter label 65 mm x 20 mm

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Table 11. All base cover labels (continued)

g

h

I

j

k

l

m

Country label

WL/BT label Brazil 35 mm x 15 mm

Argentina 68 mm x 6 mm

TW label 70 mm x 10 mm

Indonesia rating label 26 mm x 10 mm

KR KCC label

50 mm x 43 mm

Japan 35 mm x 10 mm

Vietnam energy label 10 mm x 9 mm

Israel/US/CA/TW

South Africa

Malaysia/Indonesia

32 mm x 10 mm

20 mm x 10 mm

15 mm x 10 mm

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