Lenovo G480/G485/ G580/G585/G780 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 G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 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 G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 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 G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 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 G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 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. Notes: 1.
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 G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 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 G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 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. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery.
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 G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 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 G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 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. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products.
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 G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 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 G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 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 G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 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 G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 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 G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 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 mode 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 Fn+F2. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any key.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following occurs: • The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are stored on the hard disk. • The system is powered off. To cause the computer to enter hibernation mode, follow the steps below: • If you are using the ACPI operating system and have defined one of the following actions as the event that causes the system to go into hibernation mode, perform that action: – Closing the lid.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 This chapter presents the following product-specific service references and product-specific parts information: • “Specifications” on page 27 • “Status indicators” on page 29 • “Fn key combinations” on page 31 • “FRU replacement notices” on page 32 • “Removing and replacing an FRU” on page 33 • “Locations” on page 92 • “Parts list” on page 97 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the Lenovo G480/G485/G580/ G585/G780:
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 1. Specifications (continued) 28 Feature Description Hard disk drive • 2.5" , 9.5 mm / 7.0 mm Height SATA 320G /500 GB / 750 GB / 1 TB (5400 rpm) • 2.5" , 9.5 mm / 7.0 mm Height SATA 320G /500 GB (7200 rpm) Optical drive • Rambo/Blu-ray combo/Blu-ray Rambo I/O port • • • • • • External monitor connector Stereo headphone jack Microphone jack RJ45 × 1 HDMI port USB 3.0 × 2, USB 2.0 × 2 or USB 3.0 × 2, USB 2.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Status indicators The system status indicators below show the computer status: Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585 3 4 1 Lenovo G780 2 1 G770 3 4 5 6 Table 2. Status indicators Indicator a Caps lock b Num lock c Power on Meaning White: Caps Lock mode is enabled. You can enter all alphabetic characters (A-Z) in uppercase without pressing the Shift key. To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the CapsLk key. White: The separate numeric keypad on the keyboard is enabled.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Blinking amber: (500ms off/1s on) The remaining power of the battery is less than 5% of its capacity. Blinking amber: (100ms off/3.2s on) The battery is being charged with the remaining power between 5% and 20% of its capacity. Amber: The computer is operating on battery power with the remaining power between 5% and 20% of its capacity. Blinking white: The battery is being charged with the remaining power between 20% and 80% of its capacity.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Fn key combinations The following table shows the function of each combination of Fn with a function key. Table 3. Fn key combinations Key combination Fn + Esc: Fn + F1: Fn + F2: Fn + F3: Fn + F4: Fn + F5: Fn + F6: Fn + F8 (G480/G485): Fn + F9: Fn + F10: Fn + F11: Fn + F12: Fn + Insert (G580/G585/G780): Fn + PgUp (G480/G485): Fn + PrtSc: Fn + Home: Fn + End: Fn + PgDn (G480/G485): Fn + / : Fn + / : Description Turn on/off the integrated camera. Enter sleep mode.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 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 G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 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. Begin by removing any FRUs that have to be removed before the failing FRU.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1010 Battery pack DANGER Only use the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Figure 1. Removal steps of battery pack Unlock the manual battery latch a. Holding the spring-loaded battery latch in the unlocked position b, remove the battery pack in the direction shown by the arrow c.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 1020 Dummy card For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 Figure 2. Removal steps of dummy card Remove the dummy card in the direction shown by arrows a b .
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1030 Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 Figure 3. Removal steps of Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585 Remove the two screws a, then remove the compartment cover in the direction shown by the arrow b.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Lenovo G780: Loosen the four screws a and remove the two screws b , then remove the compartment cover in the direction shown by the arrow c. 2 2 1 1 1 3 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque a G480: M2.5×8.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) G580: M2.5×4.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) Black 2.0-2.5 kgfcm Black 2.0-2.5 kgfcm M2.5×8.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) Black 2.0-2.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Applying labels to the base cover The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. When you replace the base cover, you need to apply the following label: The following labels need to be peeled off from the old base cover, and need to be put on the new base cover.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 1040 Hard disk drive For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1030 Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 36 Attention: • Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to it. The hard disk drive is sensitive to physical shock. Improper handling can cause damages and permanent loss of data.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo G780 1 1 40 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque a M2.5×4.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) Black 2.0-2.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Figure 4. Removal steps of hard disk drive (continued) Then pull the hard disk drive bracket in the direction shown by arrow b. Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585 2 Lenovo G780 2 Remove the hard disk drive (secured in the metal frame) in the direction shown by arrow c.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo G780 3 When installing: Make sure that the hard disk drive connector is attached firmly.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 1050 Optical drive For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1030 Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 36 Figure 5. Removal steps of optical drive Remove the screw a. Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585 1 Lenovo G780 1 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque a G480/G485/G580/G585: M2.5×6.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (1) G780: M2.5×8.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual 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.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 1060 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1030 Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 36 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 G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo G780 2 1 1 Note: If only one DIMM is used on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( : lower slot), but not in SLOT-1 ( : upper slot). b a When installing: Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the socket. Push the DIMM firmly, and pivot it until it snaps into the place. Make sure that it is firmly fixed in the slot and difficult to be moved.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1030 Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 36 Figure 7. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN Disconnect the two wireless LAN cables (black, white) a, and then remove the screw b.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 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 . 3 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 G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 1080 Keyboard For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1030 Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 36 Figure 8. Removal steps of keyboard Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585 Remove the three screws a. 1 1 1 Lenovo G780 Remove one screw a. 1 Step Screw (quantity) a G480/G485/G580/G585: M2.0×6.0 mm, Black flat-head, nylok-coated (3) G780: M2.5×8.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 8. Removal steps of keyboard (continued) Loosen the keyboard with fingers in the direction shown by arrow b.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Figure 8. Removal steps of keyboard (continued) Lift the keyboard a little c, and then detach the connector in the direction shown by arrows d e . Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585 3 4 5 Lenovo G780 3 G770 4 5 When installing: Make sure that the FPC connector is attached firmly.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1090 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1030 Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 36 • “1040 Hard disk drive” on page 39 • “1050 Optical drive” on page 43 • “1080 Keyboard” on page 49 Figure 9.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Lenovo G780 Remove the sixteen screws a, the four screws b and the two screws c on the bottom. 1 1 1 3 1 2 3 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque a G480/G485/G580/G585: M2.5×6.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (11) G780: M2.5×8.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (16) Black 2.0-2.5 kgfcm b G480/G485/G580/G585: M2.0×3.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (3) G780: M2.0×2.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (4) Black 1.5-2.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 9. Removal steps of keyboard bezel (continued) Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585 Remove the screw d . 4 Lenovo G780 Remove the four screws d . 4 4 G770 4 4 54 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque d G480/G485/G580/G585: M2.5×6.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (1) G780: M2.5×5.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (4) Black 2.0-2.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Figure 9. Removal steps of keyboard bezel (continued) Detach the FPC connectors in the direction shown by arrows e .
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 9. Removal steps of keyboard bezel (continued) Remove the keyboard bezel in the direction shown by arrow f . Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585 6 Lenovo G780 G770 6 When installing: Make sure that all the FPC connectors, microphone connectors are attached firmly.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Figure 9. Removal steps of keyboard bezel (continued) Remove the two screws g, and then remove the power board in the direction shown by arrow h.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo G780 Remove the screw i, and then remove the power board in the directioshown by arrow j h. 9 10 58 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque g M2.0×3.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) Black 1.5-2.0 kgfcm i G780: M2.0×3.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (1) Black 1.5-2.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 1100 Speakers (Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585) For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 35 • “1030 Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 36 • “1040 Hard disk drive” on page 39 • “1050 Optical drive” on page 43 • “1060 DIMM” on page 45 • “1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN” on page 47 • “1080 Keyboard” on page 49 • “1090 Keybo
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1110 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 G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Figure 11. Removal steps of system board Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585 Remove the three screws a. Unplug the LCD and Bluetooth connectors in the direction shown by arrows b. Detach the two FPC connectors in the direction shown by arrows c.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Lift the system board a little d, and then detach the power connector in the direction shown by arrow e. 5 6 Lenovo G780 Remove the three screws a. Unplug the speakers and the bluetooth connectors in the direction shown by arrows b. Detach the two FPC connectors in the direction shown by arrows c.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Remove two screws d. Unplug the LCD connector and power jack connector in the direction shown by arrows e f. 4 6 4 5 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque a M2.5×4.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (3) Black 2.0-2.5 kgfcm d G780: M2.5×4.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) Black 2.0-2.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 11. Removal steps of system board (continued) Remove the system board in the direction shown by arrow g.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Figure 11. Removal steps of system board (continued) Remove the screw h. Then remove the card reader board in the direction shown by arrow i.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 11. Removal steps of system board (continued) Lenovo G780 G770 9 8 a a Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque h M2.5×4.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (1) Black 2.0-2.5 kgfcm When installing: When installing: When attaching the system board to the base cover, make sure that both of the audio jack and the microphone jack are attached to the holes on the base cover as shown in .
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Figure 11. Removal steps of system board (continued) Remove the screws j. Then remove the card reader board in the direction shown by arrow k. Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585 10 10 11 Lenovo G780 G770 10 11 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque j G480/G485/G580/G585: M2.5×4.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) G780: M2.5×4.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (1) Black 2.0-2.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 11. Removal steps of system board (continued) Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585 Remove the screw l j. Then remove the USB board in the direction shown by arrow m j. 12 13 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque l G480/G485/G580/G585: M2.5×4.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (1) Black 2.0-2.5 kgfcm Remove the power jack in the direction shown by arrow n j.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Figure 11. Removal steps of system board (continued) Lenovo G780 G770 14 When installing: Make sure that all the connectors are attached firmly.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1120 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 35 • “1030 Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 36 • “1040 Hard disk drive” on page 39 • “1050 Optical drive” on page 43 • “1060 DIMM” on page 45 • “1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN” on page 47 • “1080 Keyboard” on page 49 • “1090 Keyboar
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Figure 12. Removal steps of LCD unit (continued) Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 Lenovo G780 3 3 3 3 G770 2 2 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque c G480/G485/G580/G585: M2.5×6.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (4) G780: M2.5×5.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (4) Black 2.5-3.0 kgfcm white 2.0-2.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual When installing: • Route the antenna cables along the cable guides. As you route the cables, make sure that they are not subjected to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken. • Make sure that the LCD connector is attached firmly and make sure that you do not pinch the antenna cables when you attach the LCD assembly. Route the LCD cable along the cable guides.
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Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1130 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 35 • “1030 Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 36 • “1040 Hard disk drive” on page 39 • “1050 Optical drive” on page 43 • “1060 DIMM” on page 45 • “1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN” on page 47 • “1080 Keyboard”
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Figure 13. Removal steps of fan assembly and heat sink assembly (continued) Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585 Remove the three screws b and the four screws c. 2 2 2 3 3 3 Lenovo G780 Remove the three screws b a and the one screw c . 2 2 2 3 Step Screw (quantity) b c M2.0×3.2 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (3) Black Color 2.0-2.5 kgfcm G480/G485/G580/G585: M2.0×3.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (4) G780: M2.0×3.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (1) 1.5-2.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 13. Removal steps of fan assembly and heat sink assembly (continued) Lift the fan assembly and heat sink assembly in the direction shown by arrow d. Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585 4 Lenovo G780 4 Note: Be careful not to damage the connector.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585 b a Lenovo G780 a When installing: Before you attach the fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, to the part shown in the figure above. Either too much or too less grease application can cause a thermal problem due to imperfect contact with a component.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1140 CPU For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 35 • “1030 Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 36 • “1040 Hard disk drive” on page 39 • “1050 Optical drive” on page 43 • “1060 DIMM” on page 45 • “1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN” on page 47 • “1080 Keyboard” on page 49 • “1090 Keyboard bez
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Lenovo G780 1 a b 2 When installing: Place the CPU on the CPU socket in the direction shown by arrow , and then rotate the head of the screw in the direction shown by arrow to secure the CPU.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1150 Base cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 35 • “1030 Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 36 • “1040 Hard disk drive” on page 39 • “1050 Optical drive” on page 43 • “1060 DIMM” on page 45 • “1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN” on page 47 • “1080 Keyboard” on page 49 • “1090 Keybo
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Figure 15. Removal steps of base cover (continued) Lenovo G780 Remove the four screws b . Then remove the speakers by lifting in the direction shown by arrows c . 2 2 2 3 2 3 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque b M2.0×5.7+2 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (4) Black 2.0-2.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1160 LCD front bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 35 • “1030 Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 36 • “1040 Hard disk drive” on page 39 • “1050 Optical drive” on page 43 • “1060 DIMM” on page 45 • “1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN” on page 47 • “1080 Keyboard” on page 49 • “1090
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Lenovo G780 1 1 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque a G480/G485/G580/G585: M2.5×6.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) G780: M2.5×5.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) White 2.0-2.5 kgfcm Black 2.0-2.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 16. Removal steps of LCD front bezel (continued) Remove the LCD front bezel in the direction shown by arrows b .
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 1170 LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 35 • “1030 Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 36 • “1040 Hard disk drive” on page 39 • “1050 Optical drive” on page 43 • “1060 DIMM” on page 45 • “1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN” on page 47 • “1080 Keyboard” on page 49 • “1090 Keyboard be
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo G780 1 1 2 3 1 1 3 3 86 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque a M2.5×4.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (4) Black 2.0-2.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Figure 17. Removal steps of LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges (continued) Remove the eight screws d, release the hinges from the LCD panel in the direction shown by arrows e. Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 Lenovo G780 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque d M2.0×3.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (8) Black 1.5-2.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 17. Removal steps of LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges (continued) Note: The LCD cables are attached to the LCD panel by a metal connector. Peel off the adhesive tape and detach the connector in the direction shown by arrow f . Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585 6 Lenovo G780 6 When installing: Make sure that the metal connector is attached firmly.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 1180 Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 35 • “1030 Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 36 • “1040 Hard disk drive” on page 39 • “1050 Optical drive” on page 43 • “1060 DIMM” on page 45 • “1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN” on page 47 • “1080 Keyboard” on page 49 • “1090 Keyboard bezel” on page 5
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo G780 1 When installing: Stick the integrated camera to the top center of the LCD cover and ajust the placement of it to make sure the connector is attached firmly.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 1190 Antenna assembly and LCD cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 35 • “1030 Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Central processing unit/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover” on page 36 • “1040 Hard disk drive” on page 39 • “1050 Optical drive” on page 43 • “1060 DIMM” on page 45 • “1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN” on page 47 • “1080 Keyboard” on page 49 • “1090 Keyboard bez
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Locations Front view a Integrated camera b Wireless module antennas Note: Wireless module antennas may be placed in different positions (2a/2b) depending on different configurations.
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Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Right-side view a b c d e f d Combo audio jack Optical drive USB port AC power adapter jack Headphone jack Microphone jack Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585 4 3 2 1 Lenovo G780 4 23 2 6 5 94
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Bottom and Left-side view a b c d e f g USB ports h i j k Battery latch - spring loaded HDMI port (Select models only) RJ-45 port VGA port Fan louvers Kensington slot Optical drive/Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment Battery pack Battery latch - manual Speaker Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585 10 9 8 7 11 6 5 4 11 3 2 1 95
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo G780 10 9 8 6 5 11 4 3 2 1 7 1 11 1 96
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Parts list This section presents the following service parts: • “Overall” on page 98 • “LCD FRUs” on page 105 • “Keyboard” on page 108 • “Miscellaneous parts” on page 114 • “AC adapters” on page 115 • “Power cords” on page 116 Notes: • Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless specific types or models are specified.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Overall Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585 1 2 a e 3 4 5 f 6 10 11 g 7 8 12 9 h 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 b 20 d c 21 22 98
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Lenovo G780 1 2 3 4 6 e 7 f 10 11 8 g 12 9 13 14 h 16 15 17 18 b 20 d c 19 21 22 99
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 4. Parts list—Overall 100 No. FRU FRU no. 1 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 9 LCD unit (see “LCD FRUs” on page 105.) Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 108.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Table 4. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. 9 9 10 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 15 QIWG6 IO Board W/Cable 455M0X38L41 (G580/G585) CARD READER 5 IN 1-17 (G780) LG48 TouchPad Button Poard (G480) LG58 TouchPad Button Board (G580) QIWG6 LED Board W/Cable 455NW538L01 (G580/G585) LED BOARD 17 (G780) Intel I7-3612QM 2.1G E1 6M 4cPGA Processor Intel I7-3520M 2.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 4. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU FRU no.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Table 4. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. 19 HDD, 500G 5400rpm, WD (ML375M), WD WD5000BPVT-24HXZ 5400RPM HDD, 500G 5400rpm, Seagate Waytt, Seagate ST9500325AS 500G 9NB HDD, 500G 5400rpm, HGST (Jaquar B7), HGST HTS545050A7E380 5400PRM7mm HDD, 500G 5400rpm, Toshiba Capricorn BS (H6sp), Toshiba MK5065GSX 5400RPM HDD, 500G 5400rpm, WD (ML500M), WD WD5000BPVT24A1YT0 5400PRM 9.5mm HDD, 500G 5400rpm, Seagate, ST500LM012 5.4K RPM 9.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 5. Parts list—Overall (continued) 104 No. FRU FRU no. 21 21 21 21 21 22 22 22 22 22 - QIWG5 SD Dummy Card FA0N1000F00 LG48 SD Dummy Card (G480) LG58 SD Dummy (G580) SD 5IN1 DUMMY CARD (G780) SD 2IN1 DUMMY CARD (G780) QIWG5 Thermal Door AP0N1000200 (G480/G485) QIWG6 Thermal Door AP0N2000200 (G580/G585) LG48 RAM Door (G480) LG58 RAM Door (G580) THERMAL DOOR 17 (G780) AC adapter (see “AC adapters” on page 115.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 LCD FRUs In Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780, there are following types of LCDs. • “14.0-in. HD TFT” (G480/G485) • “15.6-in. HD TFT” (G580/G585) • “17.3-in.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual 14.0-in. HD TFT Table 5. Parts list—14.0-in. HD TFT No. FRU FRU no. 1 1 2 2 3 QIWG5 LCD Bezel AP0N1000500 LG48 LCD Bezel (G480) LG48 Hinge R+L (G480) QIWG5 Higne R+L AM0N1000200/300 Panel, 14.0" Wedge, LGD LP140WH4-TLN1 HD G W LED1 NB LCD Panel, 14.0" Wedge, SEC LTN140AT26-L01 HD G W LED1 NB LCD Panel, 14.0" Wedge, AUO B140XW01 V8 3A HD G W LED1 NB LCD Panel, 14.0" Wedge, CMI N140BGE-L22 HD G W LED1 NB LCD Panel, 14.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 15.6-in. HD TFT Table 5. Parts list—15.6-in. HD TFT No. FRU FRU no. 1 1 2 2 3 3 QIWG6 LCD Bezel AP0N2000100 LG58 LCD Bezel (G580) LG58 Hinge L+R (G580) QIWG6 Hinge R+L AM0N2000200/300 Panel, 15.6" Wedge, LGD, LP156WH4-TLN1 Panel, 15.6" Wedge, SEC, SEC LTN156AT24-L01 HD G W LED1 NB LCD Panel, 15.6" Wedge, AUO, B156XTN02.0 Panel, 15.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Keyboard Table 6. Parts list—Keyboard Language Chicony G480/G485 Sunrex 108 English U.K. English Italian Spanish Turkish Thai Portuguese Latin Canadian English&French Korean Traditional Chinese Russian French German Arabic Brazilian Japanese Dutch Greek Hebrew Hungarian Four Nordic countries Belgian Icelandic Slovenian Swiss International English Czechoslovakian Bulgarian Indic English U.K.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Table 6. Parts list—Keyboard (continued) Language Sunrex (continued) G480/G485 (continued) Darfon Brazilian Japanese Dutch Greek Hebrew Hungarian Four Nordic countries Belgian Icelandic Slovenian Swiss International English Czechoslovakian Bulgarian Indic English U.K.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 6. Parts list—Keyboard Language Chicony G580/G585 Sunrex 110 English U.K. English Italian Spanish Turkish Thai Portuguese Latin Canadian English&French Korean Traditional Chinese Russian French German Arabic Brazilian Japanese Dutch Greek Hebrew Hungarian Four Nordic countries Belgian Icelandic Slovenian Swiss International English Czechoslovakian Bulgarian Indic English U.K.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Table 6. Parts list—Keyboard (continued) Language G580/G585 (continued) German Arabic Brazilian Japanese Dutch Greek Hebrew Hungarian Sunrex (continued) Four Nordic countries Belgian Icelandic Slovenian Swiss International English Czechoslovakian Bulgarian Indic English U.K.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 6. Parts list—Keyboard Language Chicony G780 Sunrex 112 English U.K. English Italian Spanish Turkish Thai Portuguese Latin Canadian English&French Korean Traditional Chinese Russian French German Arabic Brazilian Japanese Dutch Greek Hebrew Hungarian Four Nordic countries Belgian Icelandic Slovenian Swiss International English Czechoslovakian Bulgarian Indic English U.K.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Table 6. Parts list—Keyboard (continued) Language Sunrex (continued) G780 (continued) Darfon Brazilian Japanese Dutch Greek Hebrew Hungarian Four Nordic countries Belgian Icelandic Slovenian Swiss International English Czechoslovakian Bulgarian Indic English U.K.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Miscellaneous parts Table 7.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 AC adapters Table 8. Parts list—3-pin AC adapters FRU P/N AC Adaptor, 65W, Delta ADP-65KH BD 20V/3.25A AC Adaptor, 65W, Liteon PA-1650-56LC AC Adaptor, 65W, Liteon Brazil PA-1650-52LB AC Adaptor, 65W, Delta ADP-65KH B 20V,3.25A AC Adaptor, 65W, Chicony CPA-A065 20V3.25A(330PF) AC Adaptor, 90W, Delta ADP-90DD BD 20V4.5A AC Adaptor, 90W, Liteon PA-1900-56LC 20V4.5A (330PF) AC Adaptor, 90W, Chicony CPA-A090 20V4.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Power cords A Lenovo power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region: Table 9.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Table 9.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 9.
Notices Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used.
Lenovo G480/G485/G580/G585/G780 Hardware Maintenance Manual 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.
