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Status indicators
The system status indicators below show the computer status:
1
2
Table 2. Status indicators
IndicatorIndicator status Charge
status Meaning
Battery  status 
indicator
1
On (solid white) ChargingThe battery has more than 80% 
charge.
On (solid 
amber) DischargingThe battery has between 5% and 
20% charge.
Blinking slowly 
(white) ChargingThe battery has between 20% and 
80% charge. When the battery 
reaches 80% charge, the light...

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Keyboard function keys
You can access certain system settings quickly by pressing the appropriat\
e 
function keys.
Table 3. Fn key combinations
Fn + B:Activates the break function.
Fn + P:  Activates the pause function.
Fn + C:  Enables/disables the scroll lock.
Fn + S:  Activates the system request.
Fn + 
:  Activates the Pgup key function.  
Fn + :  Activates the Pgdn key function. 
Fn + :  Activates the home key...

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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.
• They are harder...

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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 29.
3. Begin...

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1010 Base cover
Figure 1. Removal steps of base cover
Remove the screws 
1.
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
StepScrew (quantity) ColorTorque
1M2.0 x 6.0 mm, Phillips-head, nylok-coated (10) 
LOW TO UPPER Black/
Silver1.0-1.5 kgf*cm
Remove the base cover 2.
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Note: Applying labels to the base cover
If you see the following labels on base cover, it needs to be peeled off from 
the old base cover, and put on the new base cover.
a OS label
b Indonesia label
c WLAN label
d BT label
e China Office label
For some models, you also need to apply one or two FCC labels.  Check the 
old base cover; if it has one or two FCC labels, find duplicates of them in the 
label kit and apply...

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1020 Battery pack
For access, remove this FRU:
• “1010 Base cover” on page 31
 DANGER
Only	use	the	battery	specified	in	the	parts	list	for	your	computer.	Any	other	battery	could	ignite	or	explode.	
Figure 2. Removal steps of battery pack
Unplug the battery pack connector in the direction shown by arrow 1. Remove 
the screws 2. Release the cable from the cable guides, then remove the 
battery pack in the direction shown by arrow 3.
2
2
1
3
Step...

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1030 Solid state disk
For access, remove these FRUs in order:
• “1010 Base cover” on page 31• “1020 Battery pack ” on page 33
Figure 3. Removal steps of solid state disk 
Remove the screw 
1.
1
Step Screw (quantity) ColorTorque
1M1.98 x 3.0 mm, Phillips-head, nylok-coated (1)
SSD TO MB Black
1.0-1.5 kgf*cm
Remove the solid state disk in the direction shown by arrow 2.
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1040 Hard disk drive
For access, remove these FRUs in order:
• “1010 Base cover” on page 31• “1020 Battery pack” on page 33
Attention:
•	 Do
	not	dr

op
	the	hard	disk	drive	or	apply	any	physical	shock	to	it.	The	hard	disk	drive	is	sensitive	to	physical	shock.	Improper	handling	can	cause	damage	and	permanent	loss	of	data.
•	

Before
	removing	the	drive,	suggest	the	customer	to	backup	all	the	information	on	it	if	possible.
•	

Never
	remove	the...

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1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN
For access, remove these FRUs in order:
• “1010 Base cover” on page 31• “1020 Battery pack” on page 33
Important:  The preinstalled WLAN module may only be replaced with a Lenovo 
approved module in order to comply with FCC and IC regulations. Refer to   
“Table 5. Parts list—Overall ” on page 67 for Lenovo part numbers for the 
approved modules.
Figure 5. Removal steps of PCI...