2018-08-04 10:04:45 +02:00
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# Lenovo T4xx series disassembly instructions
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A skilled engineer takes around 40 minutes to disassemble, flash and reassemble
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the whole device.
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2018-11-02 12:24:42 +01:00
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Read their [Hardware Maintenance Manual](thinkpad_hmm.md) for detailed steps.
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2018-09-30 21:02:07 +02:00
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## Steps to access the flash IC
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* Unplug the main battery
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* Remove the harddisk, CDROM, ExpressCard, SIM-card, SDcard, SmartCard, ...
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* Open the bottom flap and remove the keyboard screw
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* Remove the keyboard
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* Remove the screen
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* Remove the top enclosure
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* Remove the CMOS battery
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* Remove the speakers
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* Remove WWAN and WIFI card
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* Remove the CPU fan
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* Unplug the power cable
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* Remove the bottom enclosure
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* Flip the mainboard and remove the main frame
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2018-10-30 17:38:13 +01:00
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## Docking stations
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The following docking stations are supported by coreboot:
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* Type 2505
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* VGA, Ethernet, Modem, PS2, 4 USB Ports
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* Dock ID on pc87382 reads as: 2
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* Type 2504
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* Serial, LPT, LEDs, Audio, DVI, VGA, Ethernet, Modem, PS2, 4 USB Ports
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* Dock ID on pc87382 reads as: 1
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* PNP IO address of SuperIO pc87384: 0x2e
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There's no hotplug support for LPT and Serial on Type 2504.
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The Dock ID reads as 7 if no dock is connected.
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