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This chapter presents the following product-specific service references and 
product-specific parts information:
 see “Specifications” on page 27
 see “Status indicators” on page 30
 “FRU tests” on page 31
 see “Fn key combinations” on page 32
 see “FRU replacement notices” on page 33
 see “Removing and replacing an FRU” on page 34
 see “Locations” on page 73
 see “Parts list” on page 76
The following table lists the specifications of the Lenovo Y400/Y500:
Table 1. Specifications...

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Table 1. Specifications (continued)
FeatureDescription
Standard 
memory DDR3 1600 (Support Dual Channel)*
 SODIMM × 2
CMOS RAM  256 bytes
Hard disk drive  500GB, 5400rpm (7mm)*
 500GB, 5400rpm*
 500GB, 7200rpm * 
 750GB, 5400rpm*
 750GB, 7200rpm**
 1TB, 5400rpm**
Solid-state drive  16G SSD used as system cache
Optical drive  9.5 mm, 2.5-inch

 Blueray Combo** (Y500)
 Blueray Rambo---base on GEO forecast (Y500)
I/O port  External monitor connector
 Headphone...

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Table 1. Specifications (continued)
FeatureDescription
Finger Print 
Reader
Integrated 
camera
Battery  6 cells, 72WH/62WH
AC adapter  120W/170W
Pre-installed 
operating system Win8/Linpus  

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The system status indicators below show the computer status:
Status indicators
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Table 2. Status indicators
IndicatorMeaning
Power onWhite:System is enabled.
Blinking white:
System is in sleep mode.
off:System is in hibernate mode or shut down.
Battery 
statusBlinking 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...

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The following table shows the function of each combination of Fn with a function 
key.
Table 4. Fn key combinations
Fn + Esc:Cancel hotkey.
Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode.
Fn + F2:Turn on/off the backlight of the LCD screen.
Fn + F3: Open the interface for selecting display options.
Fn + F5: Toggle airplane mode on/off.
Fn + F6: Enable/Disable the touchpad.
Fn + F9:Open Settings charm.
Fn + F10: Open Search charm.
Fn + F11:View current Apps.
Fn + F12: View all...

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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 to tighten.
 Each one should be used only once.
Do the following...

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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 see “FRU replacement notices” on page 33.
3. Begin by removing any FRUs that have to be removed before the failing FRU. 
Any...

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Figure 1. Removal steps of battery pack
Unlock the manual battery latch  . Holding the spring-loaded battery latch in 
the unlocked position  , remove the battery pack in the direction shown by the 
arrow .
When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of the slot. Then 
make sure that the battery release lever is in the locked position.
DANGER
Only use the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other 
battery could ignite or...

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361020 Dummy card
For access, remove this FRU:
 see “1010 Battery pack” on page 35
Figure 2. Removal steps of dummy cards
Remove the dummy card in the direction shown by arrows    .
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