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Used to connect a USB-compatible device. For optimal data transfer, connect a USB 3.1 Gen 2 device to a USB 3.1 Gen 2 connector instead of a USB 3.1 Gen 1 or USB 2.0 connector. Storage drive activity indicator This indicator is on when the storage drive is in use. V530-15ICB User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Rear view Note: Your computer model might look slightly different from the illustration. Figure 2. Rear view Microphone connector VGA-out connector ® DisplayPort 1.2 out connector HDMI 1.4 out connector USB 2.0 connectors (4) Audio line-out connector Audio line-in connector Serial connector Ethernet connector Serial connector (optional)
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To improve the operating performance of the computer, you can connect PCI-Express cards into this area. Depending on the computer model, the connectors in this area vary. Padlock loop Used to secure a padlock. Security-lock slot Used to secure a Kensington-style cable lock. Power cord connector V530-15ICB User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Used to connect the power cord to your computer for power supply. System board Note: See “Front view” and “Rear view” for additional component descriptions. Figure 3. System board 4-pin power connector Microprocessor fan connector Buzzer Auxiliary fan connector 2 Memory slot (DIMM2) Memory slot (DIMM4) Power button board connector...
Machine type and model label The machine type and model label identifies the computer. When you contact Lenovo for help, the machine type and model information helps support technicians to identify the computer and provide faster service. The machine type and model label is attached on the computer as shown.
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• Bluetooth (optional) Physical dimensions • Width: 145.0 mm (5.7 inches) • Height: 366.0 mm (14.4 inches) • Depth: 276.0 mm (10.9 inches) Weight (without the package) Maximum configuration as shipped: 6.2 kg (13.7 lb) V530-15ICB User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
The cable lock also locks the buttons used to open the computer cover. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You can order such a cable lock directly from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Figure 6.
• When installing or replacing an option, use the appropriate instructions explained in this manual along with the instructions that come with the option. • In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of defective CRUs. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives.
• Self-service CRUs: • Optional-service CRUs: • Some of the following components are optional. • To replace a component that is not in the list below, contact a Lenovo service technician. For a list of Lenovo Support phone numbers, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone...
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Figure 7. Locating FRUs (including CRUs) Heat sink and fan assembly Computer cover Rear fan Wi-Fi card Wi-Fi card shield Coin-cell battery Microprocessor Memory module System board M.2 solid-state drive M.2 solid-state drive bracket Power button board Optical drive cable Card reader Internal speaker Wi-Fi antennas (2)
3. Unlock any locking device that secures the computer cover. 4. Remove the computer cover. Figure 8. Removing the computer cover 5. Complete the replacement. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 55. V530-15ICB User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Replacing the front bezel Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide. 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14. 2. Replace the front bezel. Figure 9. Removing the front bezel Figure 10.
3. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the optical drive. 4. Replace the optical drive. Figure 11. Removing the optical drive Figure 12. Installing the optical drive 5. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new optical drive. V530-15ICB User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
6. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 55. Replacing the optical drive bracket Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide. 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14. 2.
2. Remove the front bezel. See “Replacing the front bezel” on page 15. 3. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward and downward. Figure 15. Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward Figure 16. Pivoting the drive bay assembly downward V530-15ICB User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
4. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 55. Replacing the storage drive Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide. Replacing the 3.5-inch storage drive 1.
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Figure 18. Installing the 3.5-inch primary storage drive • 3.5-inch secondary storage drive Figure 19. Removing the 3.5-inch secondary storage drive V530-15ICB User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 20. Installing the 3.5-inch secondary storage drive 6. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new 3.5-inch storage drive. 7. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 55. Replacing the 2.5-inch storage drive 1.
Ensure that you follow the installation order for memory modules shown in the following figure. 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Replacing the front bezel” on page 15. V530-15ICB User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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3. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward. See “Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward” on page 18. 4. Replace a memory module. Figure 23. Disengaging the latches Figure 24. Removing a memory module Figure 25. Installing a memory module Chapter 4 Replacing hardware...
3. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward. See “Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward” on page 18. 4. Disconnect the microprocessor fan cable from the system board. 5. Replace the heat sink and fan assembly. V530-15ICB User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 27. Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Figure 28. Installing the heat sink and fan assembly 6. Connect the new microprocessor fan cable to the system board. 7. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 55.
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2. Remove the front bezel. See “Replacing the front bezel” on page 15. 3. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward. See “Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward” on page 18. 4. Replace the coin-cell battery. Figure 29. Disengaging the latch V530-15ICB User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 30. Removing the coin-cell battery Figure 31. Installing the coin-cell battery Chapter 4 Replacing hardware...
2. Remove the front bezel. See “Replacing the front bezel” on page 15. 3. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward. See “Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward” on page 18. 4. Replace a PCI Express card. Figure 33. Removing a PCI Express card V530-15ICB User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Note: If the card is held in place by a retaining latch, press the latch as shown to disengage the latch. Then, gently remove the card from the slot. Figure 34. Installing a PCI Express card 5. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 55.
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Figure 35. Removing the Wi-Fi card shield Figure 36. Disconnecting the Wi-Fi antenna cables Figure 37. Removing the Wi-Fi card V530-15ICB User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 38. Installing the Wi-Fi card Figure 39. Connecting the Wi-Fi antenna cables Figure 40. Installing the Wi-Fi card shield • Type 2 Chapter 4 Replacing hardware...
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Figure 41. Removing the Wi-Fi card shield Figure 42. Disconnecting the Wi-Fi antenna cables Figure 43. Removing the Wi-Fi card V530-15ICB User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 44. Installing the Wi-Fi card Figure 45. Connecting the Wi-Fi antenna cables Figure 46. Installing the Wi-Fi card shield 5. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 55. Replacing the M.2 solid-state drive Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.
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4. Depending on your computer model, refer to one of the following to replace the M.2 solid-state drive. • Type 1 Figure 47. Pulling out the stopper Figure 48. Removing the M.2 solid-state drive Figure 49. Installing the M.2 solid-state drive V530-15ICB User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 50. Inserting the stopper • Type 2 Figure 51. Pulling out the stopper Figure 52. Removing the M.2 solid-state drive Chapter 4 Replacing hardware...
3. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward. See “Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward” on page 18. 4. Remove the M.2 solid-state drive. See “Replacing the M.2 solid-state drive” on page 33. 5. Replace the M.2 solid-state drive bracket. V530-15ICB User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 55. Removing the M.2 solid-state drive bracket Figure 56. Installing the M.2 solid-state drive bracket 6. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 55. Replacing the power supply assembly Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.
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3. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward. See “Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward” on page 18. 4. Disconnect the power supply assembly cables from the system board. 5. Replace the power supply assembly. Figure 57. Removing the power supply assembly V530-15ICB User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 58. Installing the power supply assembly 6. Connect the new power supply assembly cables to the system board. 7. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 55. Replacing the internal speaker Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.
3. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward. See “Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward” on page 18. 4. Disconnect the thermal sensor cable from the system board. 5. Replace the thermal sensor. Figure 61. Removing the thermal sensor V530-15ICB User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 62. Installing the thermal sensor 6. Connect the new thermal sensor cable to the system board. 7. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 55. Replacing the front fan Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.
3. Disconnect the Wi-Fi antenna cables from the Wi-Fi card. See “Replacing the Wi-Fi card” on page 29. 4. Refer to the following to replace the Wi-Fi antennas. • Front Wi-Fi antenna Figure 65. Removing the front Wi-Fi antenna V530-15ICB User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 66. Installing the front Wi-Fi antenna • Rear Wi-Fi antenna Figure 67. Removing the rear Wi-Fi antenna cover Figure 68. Removing the rear Wi-Fi antenna Chapter 4 Replacing hardware...
1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Replacing the front bezel” on page 15. 3. Disconnect the power button board cable from the system board. 4. Replace the power button board. V530-15ICB User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 71. Pressing the tabs Figure 72. Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward Chapter 4 Replacing hardware...
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Figure 73. Removing the power button board Figure 74. Installing the power button board V530-15ICB User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 75. Pivoting the drive bay assembly downward 5. Connect the new power button board cable to the system board. 6. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 55. Replacing the card reader Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.
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Figure 76. Removing the front I/O bracket Figure 77. Removing the card reader Figure 78. Installing the card reader V530-15ICB User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 79. Installing the front I/O bracket 6. Connect the new card reader cable to the system board. 7. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 55. Replacing the microprocessor Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.
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Figure 80. Releasing the handle Figure 81. Opening the retainer Figure 82. Removing the microprocessor V530-15ICB User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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8. Route all the cables that you disconnected from the system board, and then reconnect the cables to the system board. 9. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 55. V530-15ICB User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Replacing the rear fan Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide. 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Replacing the front bezel” on page 15. 3.
• The failing system board must be returned with a microprocessor socket cover to protect the pins during shipping and handling. 13. Route and connect all the cables to the new system board. V530-15ICB User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
14. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 55. Completing the parts replacement After completing the installation or replacement for all parts, reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables. To reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables to your computer, do the following: 1.
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