Chapter 7. Fru Replacement Notices; Service Tool Kit; Screw Notices - Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Chapter 7. FRU replacement notices

Read this chapter carefully before replacing any FRU.

Service tool kit

Ensure that the following service tool kit is prepared before you service a ThinkPad notebook computer.
No. Tool name
1 Phillips-head screwdriver
2 Torx-head screwdriver
3
Conductive tweezers
4 Hexagonal socket
5
Silicone grease
6 Polyamide tape
7 Mylar tape
8 Eraser
9 Electrical tape
10 Double-sided tape
11
Conductive tape
Note: The silicone grease can be applied to the surfaces of the microprocessor and heatsink to eliminate air
gaps. The hexagonal socket is used to pick up the antenna connectors.

Screw notices

Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In the ThinkPad notebook 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.
Do the following when you service the computer:
• Keep the screw kit in your tool bag. For the part number of the screw kit, go to:
https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup
• It is recommended to use new screws.
• It is recommended to use each screw only once.
Tighten screws as follows:
• Plastic to plastic
Turn an additional angle of 90 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the plastic part.
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Tool type
Common tool
Common tool
Common tool
Common tool
Consumable tool
Consumable tool
Consumable tool
Consumable tool
Consumable tool
Consumable tool
Consumable tool
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