Lenovo Flex 2 User Guide

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Figure 8. Removal steps of system board (continued)
Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D: Unplug DC-IN cable connector in the direction shown by 
arrow  , speakers connector in the direction shown by arrow  , detach ODD 
transfer board connector in the direction shown by arrow  , touch pad 
connector in the direction shown by arrow  , disconnect LCD connector in the 
direction shown by arrow  .
Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14 D: Unplug DC-IN cable connector in the direction shown by 
arrow  , speakers connector in the direction shown by arrow  , detach touch 
pad connector in the direction shown by arrow  , disconnect LCD connector 
in the direction shown by arrow  .
When installing: Make sure that all the connectors are attached firmly.
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Figure 8. Removal steps of system board (continued)
Remove the system board in the direction shown by arrow  .
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.
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49 1090 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 System board” on page 45
Figure 9. Removal steps of LCD unit
Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D: Remove the four screws   and the screw  .
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Figure 9. Removal steps of LCD unit (continued)
Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14 D: Remove the screws  .
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.
StepScrew (quantity)ColorTorque
M2.5 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylok-
coated (5) (Flex 2-14/
Flex 2-14D)
M2.5 × 4.5 mm, flat-head, 
nylok-coated (4) (Flex 2-15/
Flex 2-15D)
M2.0 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, 
nylok-coated (1) (Flex 2-15/
Flex 2-15D)Silver
Silver
Black18~2.0 kgfcm
3.0+/-0.3 kgfcm
1.85+/-0.15 kgfcm
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Figure 9. Removal steps of LCD unit (continued)
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521100 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
 “1080 System board” on page 45
 “1090 LCD unit” on page 49
Figure 10. Speakers, base cover, IO board, DC-IN, power board and ODD transfer board
Remove the screws  , and then remove the speakers in the direction shown by 
arrows .
Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15 D:
StepScrew (quantity)ColorTorque
M2 × 3.1 mm, flat-head, nylok-
coated (2)Black 1.85+/-0.15 kgfcm
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Figure 10. Speakers, base cover, IO board, DC-IN, power board and ODD transfer board 
(continued)
Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14 D:
Remove the DC-IN in the direction shown by arrow  .
When installing: Make sure that the power connector is attached firmly.
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Figure 10. Speakers, base cover, IO board, DC-IN, power board and ODD transfer board 
(continued)
Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15 D: Remove the screws  . Pull the IO board connector slot 
cover upward as shown by arrow  , detach the IO board cable from the 
keyboard connector in the direction shown by arrow  . Remove the IO board 
in the direction shown by arrow  .
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Figure 10. Speakers, base cover, IO board, DC-IN, power board and ODD transfer board 
(continued)
Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14 D: Remove the screw  . Pull the IO board connector slot 
cover upward as shown by arrow  , detach the IO board cable from the 
keyboard connector in the direction shown by arrow  . Remove the IO board 
in the direction shown by arrow  .
StepScrew (quantity)ColorTorque
M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylok-
coated (1) (Flex 2-14/Flex 2-14D)
M2.0 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylok-
coated (2) (Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D)Silver
Black18~2.0 kgfcm
1.85+/-0.15 kgfcm
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Figure 10. Speakers, base cover, IO board, DC-IN, power board and ODD transfer board 
(continued)
Remove the screw  , detach the connector   to lift the power board in the 
direction shown by arrow  .
StepScrew (quantity)ColorTorque
M2.0 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (1) 
(Flex 2-15/Flex 2-15D)Black 1.85+/-0.15 
kgfcm
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