Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual
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Contents About this manual........................................iv Safety information.........................................1 General safety ...................................................... 2 Electrical safety .................................................... 3 Safety inspection guide ...................................... 5 Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge......................................... 6 Grounding requirements ...................................
About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for the following Lenovo product: Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Use this manual to troubleshoot problems. The manual is divided into the following sections: • The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required for servicing computers. • The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information.
Safety information Safety information This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to get familiar with before you service a Lenovo computer: • “General safety” on page 2 • “Electrical safety” on page 3 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 5 • “Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge” on page 6 • “Grounding requirements” on page 6 • “Safety notices: multilingual translations” on page 7 • “Laser compliance statement” on page 14 1
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual General safety Follow these rules below to ensure general safety: • Observe a good housekeeping in the area where the machines are put during and after the 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 it. 4.
Safety information Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipments. Important: Use only approved tools and test equipments. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents. Many customers have rubber floor mats near their machines that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges. Do not use such kind of mat to protect yourself from electrical shock.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual • Always look carefully for possible hazards in your work area. Examples of these hazards are moist floors, nongrounded 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.
Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potential unsafe conditions. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to protect users and service personnel 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.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual 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.
Safety information Safety notices: multilingual translations The safety notices in this section are provided in English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. Safety notice 1 Before the computer is powered on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and are not left loose inside the computer. Verify this by shaking the computer and listening for rattling sounds. Metallic parts or metal flakes can cause electrical shorts.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety notice 2 DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel and cadmium. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery.
Safety information Safety notice 3 DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel. Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery pack as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. La batterie contient du nickel. Ne la démontez pas, ne l’exposez ni au feu ni à l’eau.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety notice 4 DANGER The lithium battery can cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Do not recharge it, remove its polarized connector, disassemble it, heat it above 100°C (212°F), incinerate it, or expose its cell contents to water. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing.
Safety information Safety notice 5 If the LCD breaks and the fluid from inside the LCD gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water at least for 15 minutes. Seek medical care if any symptoms caused by the fluid are present after washing. Si le panneau d’affichage à cristaux liquides se brise et que vous recevez dans les yeux ou sur les mains une partie du fluide, rincez-les abondamment pendant au moins quinze minutes.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety notice 6 DANGER To avoid shock, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. Afin d’éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne retirez pas le cache en plastique protégeant la partie inférieure de la carte d’alimentation. Aus Sicherheitsgründen die Kunststoffabdeckung, die den unteren Teil der Spannungswandlerplatine umgibt, nicht entfernen.
Safety information Safety notice 8 DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Avant de retirer une unité remplaçable en clientèle, mettez le système hors tension, débranchez tous les cordons d’alimentation des socles de prise de courant, retirez la batterie et déconnectez tous les cordons d’interface.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of Lenovo computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Such devices are also sold separately as options. If one of these drives is installed, it is certified in the U.S.
Safety information A CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or any other storage device installed may contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following: DANGER Emits visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. Radiação por raio laser ao abrir. Não olhe fixo no feixe de luz, não olhe diretamente por meio de instrumentos óticos e evite exposição direta com o feixe de luz.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Important service information This chapter presents the following important service information: • “Strategy for replacing FRUs” on page 16 – “Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive” on page 17 – “Important notice for replacing a system board” on page 17 • “Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs” on page 18 Important: BIOS and device driver fixes are customer-installable.
Important service information Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: • If you are instructed to replace an FRU, but the replacement does not solve the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you continue. • Some computers have both a processor board and a system board. If you are instructed to replace either of them, and replacing one of them does not solve the problem, reinstall that board, and then replace the other one.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs RoHS, The Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC) is a European Union legal requirement affecting the global electronics industry. RoHS requirements must be implemented on Lenovo products placed on the market after June 2006. Products on the market before June 2006 are not required to have RoHS compliant parts.
General checkout General checkout This chapter presents the following information: • “What to do first” on page 20 • “Power system checkout” on page 21 Before you go to the checkout, make sure to read the following important notes: Important notes: • Only certified trained personnel can service the computer. • Before replacing any FRU, read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs. • When you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do 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 servicer 2. Date of service 3. Date on which the machine failed 4. Date of purchase 5. Procedure index and page number in which the failing FRU was detected 6. Failing FRU name and part number 7. Machine type, model number, and serial number 8.
General checkout Power system checkout To verify a symptom, follow the steps below: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 3. Connect the AC adapter. 4. Make sure that power is supplied when you turn on the computer. 5. Turn off the computer. 6. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Make sure that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on the computer.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual 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. If the battery status indicator or icon does not light on, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. Reinstall the battery pack.
Related service information Related service information This chapter presents the following information: • “Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set” on page 23 • “Passwords” on page 24 • “Power management” on page 25 Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set When the hard disk drive or solid state drive is replaced because of a failure, no product recovery program is on the new drive. In this case, you must use the Recovery Disc Set for the computer.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual 7. When all of the data has been copied from the last disc in the set, remove the disc and restart the computer. Note: The remainder of the recovery process is fully automated and no action is required by you. The computer will restart into the Windows desktop several times and you might experience periods when no activity is apparent on the screen for several minutes at a time. This is normal. 8.
Related service information 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 (standby), and hibernation. Screen blank state If the time set on the “Turn off monitor” timer in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off. You can also turn off the LCD backlight by pressing . To end screen blank state and resume normal operation, press .
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down. To shut down the computer, do one of the following: • Press and hold or right-click the Start button in the lower-left corner and select Shut down or sign out → Shut down. • Open the charms bar and select Settings down.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D This chapter presents the following product-specific service references and product-specific parts information: • “Specifications” on page 27 • “Status indicators” on page 29 • “FRU tests” on page 31 • “FRU replacement notices” on page 32 • “Removing and replacing an FRU” on page 33 • “Locations” on page 70 • “Parts list” on page 74 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the Lenovo Fle
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Bus architecture: I/O ports GPU: PCIe 2.0, 5GT/s WLAN: PCIe 1.0, 2.5GT/s RAM: DDR3L, 1600MT/s DMI x 4, N/A FDI x 2, N/A LCD: eDP 1.2, 5.4GT/s HDMI Port: HDMI 1.4, 1.65GT/s HDD: SATA 3.0, 6Gb/s ODD: SATA 1.0, 1.5Gb/s USB Port: USB 3.0, 5Gb/s USB 2.0, 480Mb/s BT: USB2.0, 480Mb/s Card Reader: SD3.0, 104Mb/s SMBus 2.0 LPC 1.1 HDA SPI HDMI port × 1 USB 2.0 × 2, USB 3.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Status indicators The system status indicators below show the computer status: Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D: a b Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D: a b 29
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 2. Status indicators Indicator Indicator status On (solid Power status white) Blinking indicator Off On (solid white) Solid amber Fast blinking amber Battery Slow status blinking indicator amber Slow blinking white 30 Charge Status — Meaning The computer is powered on. — The computer is in sleep mode. — The computer is powered off. Discharging The battery has more than 20% charge.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hotkeys The hotkeys are located in the function key row of the keyboard.By pressing the appropriate hotkey, you can change system settings instantly. The following describes the function of each hotkey. Table 3. Hotkeys : Mutes/unmutes the sound. : Enables/disables airplane mode. : Decreases the volume level. : Switches the active program. : Increases the volume level. : Turns on/off the backlight of the display.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU replacement notices This section presents notices related to removing and replacing parts. Read this section carefully before replacing any FRU. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In the Lenovo computer, this problem is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that have the following characteristics: • They maintain tight connections. • They do not easily come loose, even with shock or vibration.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Removing and replacing an FRU This section presents exploded figures with the instructions to indicate how to remove and replace the FRU. Make sure to observe the following general rules: 1. Do not attempt to service any computer unless you have been trained and certified. An untrained person runs the risk of damaging parts. 2. Before replacing any FRU, review “FRU replacement notices” on page 32. 3.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual 1010 Keyboard Figure 1. Removal steps of keyboard Remove screw a . a Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque a Black 18~2.0 kgfcm Black 1.85+/-0.15 kgfcm M2.0 × 6 mm, flat-head, nylokcoated (1) (Flex 2-14/ Flex 2-14D) M2.0 × 6 mm, flat-head, nylokcoated(1) (Flex 2-15/ Flex 2-15D) Loosen the keyboard with fingers in the direction shown by arrow b .
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Figure 1. Removal steps of keyboard (continued) Lift the keyboard a little c , and then detach the connector in the direction shown by arrows d e and f g . d e f g c When installing: Make sure that the FPC connectors are attached firmly.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual 1020 Optical drive For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 Figure 2. Removal steps of optical drive Remove the screw a , insert a screwdriver into the screw hole and push the optical drive in the direction shown by arrow b . Pull the optical drive out in the direction shown by arrow c. a Step Screw (quantity) a M2 × 6 mm, flat-head, nylokcoated Black (1) (Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D) Color Torque 1.85+/-0.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D 1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Optical drive” on page 36 Figure 3. Removal steps of HDD/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover Loosen the screws a b and c that secure the compartment cover. Remove the compartment cover d .
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove screws e . e e e 38 e Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque a M2 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylokcoated (4) Black 1.85+/-0.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D 1040 Battery pack For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Optical drive” on page 36 • “1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 37 DANGER Only use the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Figure 4. Removal steps of battery pack Remove screws a . Unplug connector in the direction shown by arrow b.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual 1050 Hard disk drive For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Optical drive” on page 36 • “1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 37 • “1040 Battery pack” on page 39 Attention: • Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to it. The hard disk drive is sensitive to physical shock.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow b . b Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame in the direction shown by arrow c . c Remove four screws d and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. d d d d Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque c M3.0 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylokcoated (4) (Flex 2-14/2-14D) M3.0 × 3.0 mm, flat-head, nylokcoated (4) (Flex 2-15/2-15D) Silver 1.8~2.0 kgfcm Black 3.0+/-0.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual 1060 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in order • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Optical drive” on page 36 • “1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 37 • “1040 Battery pack” on page 39 Figure 6. Removal steps of DIMM Release the two latches on both edges of the socket at the same time in the direction shown by arrows a, and then unplug the DIMM in the direction shown by arrow b.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D 1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN For access, remove these FRUs in order • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Optical drive” on page 36 • “1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 37 • “1040 Battery pack” on page 39 Figure 7. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN Disconnect the two wireless LAN cables (black, white) , and then remove the screw b.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 7. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN (continued) Remove the card in the direction shown by arrow c . c When installing: • In models with a wireless LAN card that has two antenna connectors, plug the black cable (1st) (MAIN) into the jack labeled 1, and the white cable (2nd) (AUX) into jack labeled 2 on the card.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D 1080 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Optical drive” on page 36 • “1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 37 • “1040 Battery pack” on page 39 • “1050 Hard disk drive” on page 40 • “1060 DIMM” on page 42 • “1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN” on page 43 Figure 8.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D: a a a 46 a
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Figure 8. Removal steps of fan assembly and heat sink assembly (continued) Unplug the fan connector in the direction shown by arrow b. b When installing: Make sure that the fan connector is attached firmly to the system board. Lift the fan assembly in the direction shown by arrow c. Be careful not to damage the connector.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D: c 48
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D 1090 System board 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. • Avoid rough handling of any kind. • In the whole process, make sure not to drop or stack the system board.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 9. Removal steps of system board (continued) Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D: Remove five screws a . a a a a a Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14 D: Remove two screws a and five screws b . a b a b b b b 50 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque a Black 1.5~1.8 kgfcm Silver 1.8~2.0 kgfcm Black 1.85+/-0.15 kgfcm M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) (Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D) M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (5) (Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D) M2.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Figure 9. Removal steps of system board (continued) Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D: Unplug DC-IN cable connector in the direction shown by arrow f , speakers connector in the direction shown by arrow c , detach ODD transfer board connector in the direction shown by arrow e , touch pad connector in the direction shown by arrow d , disconnect LCD connector in the direction shown by arrow g .
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove the system board in the direction shown by arrow h. h c b a When installing: When attaching the system board to the base cover, adjust the placement of the USB, RJ-45, HDMI ports as shown in , and make sure that they are attached to the holes on the base cover as shown. Improper placement of those jacks might cause a damage.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D 1100 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Optical drive” on page 36 • “1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 37 • “1040 Battery pack” on page 39 • “1050 Hard disk drive” on page 40 • “1060 DIMM” on page 42 • “1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN” on page 43 • “1080 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly” on page 45 • “1090 System board” on page 49 Figure
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14 D: aa a a a Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque a M2.5 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylokcoated (5) (Flex 2-14/ Flex 2-14D) M2.5 × 4.5 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (4) (Flex 2-15/ Flex 2-15D) M2.5 × 4.5 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (Flex 2-15/ Flex 2-15D) M2.0 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (Flex 2-15/ Flex 2-15D) Silver 18~2.0 kgfcm Silver 3.0+/-0.3 kgfcm Silver 3.0+/-0.3 kgfcm Black 1.85+/-0.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Figure 10. Removal steps of LCD unit (continued) Detach the LCD unit from the upper case.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual 1110 Speakers, base cover, IO board, DC-IN, power board and ODD transfer board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Optical drive” on page 36 • “1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 37 • “1040 Battery pack” on page 39 • “1050 Hard disk drive” on page 40 • “1060 DIMM” on page 42 • “1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN” on page 43 • “
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14 D: aa a b a a b Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque a M2 × 3.1 mm, flat-head, nylokcoated (2) (Flex 2-15/ Flex 2-15D) M2.0 × 6.8 mm, flat-head, nylokcoated (3) (Flex 14) M2.0 × 5.5 mm, flat-head, nylokcoated (2) (Flex 15) M2.0 × 6.8 mm, flat-head, nylokcoated (2) (Flex 15) Black 1.85+/-0.15 kgfcm Black 1.85+/-0.2 kgfcm Black 1.85+/-0.15 kgfcm Black 1.85+/-0.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 11. Speakers, base cover, IO board, DC-IN, power board and ODD transfer board (continued) Remove the DC-IN in the direction shown by arrow a. a When installing: Make sure that the power connector is attached firmly. Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15 D: Remove screws a, detach connector in the direction shown by arrows b and c and then remove the IO board in the direction shown by arrow d.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14 D: Remove screw a, detach connector in the direction shown by arrows b and c and then remove the function board in the direction shown by arrow d. a d b c Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque a M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylokcoated (1) (Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D) M2.0 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylokcoated (2) (Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D) Silver 18~2.0 kgfcm Black 1.85+/-0.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 11. Speakers, base cover, IO board, DC-IN, power board and ODD transfer board (continued) When installing: When attaching the audio board to the base cover, adjust the placement of the USB and headphone jacks as shown , and make sure that both of the USB and the headphone jacks are attached to the holes on the base cover. Improper placement of the jacks might cause a damage.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Figure 11. Speakers, base cover, IO board, DC-IN, power board and ODD transfer board (continued) Remove screws a to lift the ODD transfer board in the direction shown by arrow b . a a b Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque a M2.0 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) (Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D) Black 1.85+/-0.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Applying labels to the base cover The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. Apply those labels when you replace the base cover. For labels which are not shipped with the new base cover, peel them from the replaced base cover and adhere them to the new one.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15 D: a b c d h g f e i j k The following letter shows the correct location of each label. Not all labels are attached on the part you are servicing.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual 1120 LCD front bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Optical drive” on page 36 • “1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 37 • “1040 Battery pack” on page 39 • “1050 Hard disk drive” on page 40 • “1060 DIMM” on page 42 • “1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN” on page 43 • “1080 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly” on page 45 • “10
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Remove the LCD bezel cover in the direction shown by arrows c . c Remove screw d . Remove the LCD front bezel. d Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque a M2.5 X 4.0 (1) , flat-head,nylokcoated (Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D) M2.0 X 3.5 (1) , flat-head,nylokcoated (Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D) Silver 18~2.0 kgfcm Black 1.85+/-0.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual 1130 LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Optical drive” on page 36 • “1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 37 • “1040 Battery pack” on page 39 • “1050 Hard disk drive” on page 40 • “1060 DIMM” on page 42 • “1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN” on page 43 • “1080 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly”
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Remove four screws a , two screws b and the hinges in the direction shown by arrows c . b a a b c aa c Step Screw (quantity) a M2.0 × 2 mm , flat-head, nylok-coated Black (2) (Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D) M2.5 × 2.5 mm , flat-head, nylok-coated Silver (4) (Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D) M2.5 × 2.5 mm , flat-head, nylok-coated Silver (6) (Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D) Color Torque 18~2.0 kgfcm 18~2.0 kgfcm 3.0 +/-0.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual 1140 Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Optical drive” on page 36 • “1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 37 • “1040 Battery pack” on page 39 • “1050 Hard disk drive” on page 40 • “1060 DIMM” on page 42 • “1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN” on page 43 • “1080 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly” on page 45 • “
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D 1150 Antenna assembly and LCD cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Optical drive” on page 36 • “1030 Hard disk drive(HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 37 • “1040 Battery pack” on page 39 • “1050 Hard disk drive” on page 40 • “1060 DIMM” on page 42 • “1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN” on page 43 • “1080 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly” on page 45 • “1090 System bo
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Locations Front view a b c d e f Integrated camera Built-in microphone Wireless antennas Display Touch pad Numeric keypad (Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D) Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D: b a b c d e 70
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D: b a b c d e f 71
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Bottom and Left-side view Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D a b c d e f g h i AC power adapter jack Ventilation slots HDMI port RJ-45 port USB 3.0 port Combo audio jack Novo button Ventilation slots Speakers i a h b f g i e d c Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D a b c d e f g h i Kensington slot AC power adapter jack Ventilation slots HDMI port RJ-45 port USB 3.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Right-side view Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D: a b c d e Memory card slot Battery status indicator Power button USB ports Kensington slot c b d e a Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D: a b c d e f Novo button Memory card slot USB ports Optical disc drive Power button Battery status indicator f e d c a b 73
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Parts list This section presents the following service parts: • “Overall” on page 75 • “LCD FRUs” on page 85 • “Keyboard” on page 88 • “Miscellaneous parts” on page 99 • “AC adapters” on page 100 • “Power cords” on page 101 Notes: • Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless specific types or models are specified.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Overall 1 2 Flex 2-15/2-15 D 3 2 c 3 4 Flex 2-14/2-14 D b 5 6 Flex 2-14/2-14 D d 7 Flex 2-15/2-15 D 8 a 9 10 11 12 14 e 13 13 Flex 2-14/2-14 D 15 Flex 2-15/2-15 D Flex 2-15/2-15 D 16 16 Flex 2-14/2-14 D Flex 2-15/2-15 D f 17 18 15 Flex 2-14/2-14 D 75
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 4. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU 1 2 3 3 4 LCD unit (see “LCD FRUs” on page 73.) Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 75.) SPEAKERINT Speaker W Flex2-14 (Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D) SPEAKERINT Speaker W Flex2-15 (Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D) ODD 9.0 Rambo HLDS GUA0N 9.0 Rambo ODD (Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D) ODD 9.0 Rambo PLDS DA-8A5SH 9.0 Rambo ODD (Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D) ODD 9.0 Rambo QSI UJ8FBS 9.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Table 4. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU FRU no.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 4. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU FRU no.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Table 4. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU FRU no.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 4. Parts list—Overall No. FRU FRU no.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Table 4. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. 7 BDPLANAR W Flex2-15D W8P A6-6310 UMA (Flex 2-15D) BDPLANAR W Flex2-15D W8S A6-6310 UMA (Flex 2-15D) BDPLANAR W Flex2-15D A6-6310 DIS 2G (Flex 2-15D) BDPLANAR W Flex2-15D W8P A6-6310 DIS 2G (Flex 2-15D) BDPLANAR W Flex2-15D W8S A6-6310 DIS 2G (Flex 2-15D) CPU Haswell ULT Intel I5-4200U 1.6G 3M C0 2cBGA CPU (Flex 2-14/Flex 2-15) CPU Haswell Intel I3-4010U 1.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 4. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. 8 CPU Beama AMD E1-6010 1.35G 1M 2cBGA APU (Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15D) CPU Beama AMD A8-6410 2.0G 2M 4cBG APU (Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15D) SPEAKERINT Woofer W Flex2-14 HDD 320g 5400rpm(7mm) ST320LT012 6G 7mm 5.4K 320G HDD HDD 320g 5400rpm(7mm) TSB MQ01ABF032 6G 7mm 5.4K 320G HDD (Flex 2-14/Flex 2-15) HDD 320g 5400rpm(7mm) WD3200LPCX-24C6HT0 6G 7mm 5.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Table 4. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. 10 SSD 256GB 2.5'' Sata SS MZ7TE256HMHP 256GB 2.5'' (Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15D) SSD 256GB 2.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 4. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU FRU no.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D LCD FRUs In Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D, there are following types of LCDs. • “14.0 -in. HD TFT” • “15.6 -in.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual 14.0-in. HD TFT Table 5. Parts list—14.0-in. HD TFT No. FRU FRU no.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D 15.6-in. HD TFT Table 6. Parts list—15.6-in. HD TFT No. FRU 1 1 2 DISPLAY LCD Module W Flex2-15 Black FHD (Flex 2-15) DISPLAY LCD Module W Flex2-15D Black (Flex 2-15D) RUBBER LCD Bezel Screw Pad W Flex2-15 (Flex 2-15/ Flex 2-15D) BEZEL LCD W Flex2-15 Black (Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D) BEZEL LCD W Flex2-15 Red (Flex 2-15) HINGE L+R W Flex2-15 W/LCD&Camera Cable (Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D) LCD Panel 15.6 Edp HD AG 3.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Keyboard Table 7. Parts list—Keyboard Language P/N Chicony (black) keyboard Flex 2-14/ Flex 2-14D Normal (Black) Sunrex ( Black) 88 Indian Czechoslovakian Bulgarian International English Swiss Slovenian Icelandic Belgian Four Nordic countries Hungarian Hebrew Greek Dutch Japanese Brazilian Arabic German French Russian Traditional Chinese Korean Canadian English&French Latin Portuguese Thai Turkish Spanish Italian U.K.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Table 7. Parts list—Keyboard (continued) Language P/N Sunrex ( Black) (continued) keyboard Flex2-14/ Flex 2-14D Normal (Black) (continued) Liteon (Black) Arabic German French Russian Traditional Chinese Korean Canadian English&French Latin Portuguese Thai Turkish Spanish Italian U.K.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 7. Parts list—Keyboard (continued) Language P/N Chicony ( Silver) keyboard Flex 2-14/ Flex 2-14D Normal (Silver) Sunrex (Silver) 90 Indian Bulgarian Czechoslovakian International English Swiss Slovenian Icelandic Belgian Four Nordic countries Hungarian Hebrew Greek Dutch Japanese Brazilian Arabic German French Russian Traditional Chinese Korean Canadian English&French Latin Portuguese Thai Turkish Spanish Italian U.K.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Table 7. Parts list—Keyboard (continued) Language keyboard Flex 2-14/ Flex 2-14D Normal (Silver) (continued) P/N Arabic German French Russian Traditional Chinese Korean Canadian English&French Sunrex Latin (Silver) (continued) Portuguese Thai Turkish Spanish Italian U.K.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 7. Parts list—Keyboard (continued) Language P/N Chicony Silver keyboard Flex 2-14 Backlight (Silver) Liteon Silver 92 English English (USA) U.K.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Table 7. Parts list—Keyboard (continued) Language keyboard Flex 2-14 Backlight (Silver) keyboard Flex 2-14 Backlight (Black) P/N Arabic Brazilian Japanese Dutch Greek Hebrew Hungarian Liteon Four Nordic countries Silver Belgian (continued) Icelandic Slovenian Swiss International English Czechoslovakian Bulgarian Indian English English (USA) U.K.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 7. Parts list—Keyboard (continued) Language keyboard Flex 2-14 Backlight (Black) (continued) 94 P/N Liteon Black English English(USA) U.K.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Table 7. Parts list—Keyboard (continued) Language P/N Chicony Black keyboard Flex2-15/ Flex 2-15D Normal (Black) Sunrex Black English U.K. English Italian Spanish Turkish Thai Portuguese Latin Canadian English&French Korean Traditional Chinese Russian French German Arabic Brazilian Dutch Greek Hebrew Hungarian Four Nordic countries Belgian Icelandic Slovenian Swiss International English Czechoslovakian Bulgarian Indian English U.K.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 7. Parts list—Keyboard (continued) Language keyboard Flex2-15/ Flex 2-15D Normal (Black) (continued) 96 P/N Arabic Brazilian Japanese Dutch Greek Hebrew Hungarian Sunrex Four Nordic countries Black Belgian (continued) Icelandic Slovenian Swiss International English Czechoslovakian Bulgarian Indian English U.K.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Table 7. Parts list—Keyboard (continued) Language keyboard Flex2-15 Backlit Black P/N Sunrex Black English English(USA) U.K.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 7. Parts list—Keyboard (continued) Language keyboard Flex2-15 Backlit Black (continued) 98 P/N Darfon Black English English(USA) U.K.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Miscellaneous parts Table 8.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual AC adapters Table 9. Parts list—3-pin AC adapters FRU P/N 45W(3pin) Delta ADLX45NDC3A 20V2.25A adapter Delta 45W(3pin) Liteon ADLX45NLC3A 20V2.25A adapter Liteon 45W(3pin) Chicony ADLX45NCC3A 20V2.25A adapter Chicony 65W(3pin) Delta ADLX65NDC3A 20V3.25A adapter 65W(3pin) Liteon ADLX65NLC3A 20V3.25A adapter Liteon 65W(3pin) Chicony ADLX65NCC3A 20V3.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Power cords A Lenovo power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region: Table 11.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 11.
Lenovo Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D/Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D Table 11. Parts list—3-pin power cords (continued) Region P/N Brazil 145000527 CRU ID * • VOLEX CH10S3+H03VV-F+VAC5S 1m Israel 145000526 • VOLEX SI16S3+H03VV-F+VAC5S 1m CE • VOLEX M2511+HO3VV-F+VAC5S 1m Switzerland • VOLEX MP232+H03VV-F+VAC5S 1m UK • VOLEX MP5004+H03VV-F+VAC5S 1m UK • lux 0031+H03VV-F 0.75/3C+0011 1m CE • lux 0033+H03VV-F 0.75/3C+0011 1m UL • lux 0014+SPT-2 60°C 18/3C+0016 1m CCC • lux 0036+RVV 300/300 0.
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Notices Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment. Therefore, the result obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary.