This manual contains service and reference information for the following ThinkPad products. ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 Machine types (MT): 20XY and 20Y0 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 Machine types (MT): 20XX and 20XW Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems.
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• Find the room emergency power-off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly. • Do not work alone under hazardous conditions or near equipment that has hazardous voltages. •...
0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. b. The power cord should be the authorized type specified for your computer. Go to: https:// support.lenovo.com/partslookup c. Insulation must not be frayed or worn. 4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries.
– When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use an ESD common ground or reference point. You can use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. – Use the round ground prong of the ac plug on ac-operated computers. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function.
Lenovo Support Center are available at: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/supportphonelist • Service training documents for Lenovo authorized service technicians are available at the following Web site. The disassembly and reassembly videos that show the FRU removal and replacement procedures are contained in the documents.
Dynamic configure-to-order (CTO) model This model provides the ability for a customer to configure a Lenovo solution from a Web Site, and have this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it is built and shipped directly to the customer. The machine label and eSupport will load these products as the 4-character MT, 4-character model, and 2-character country code.
FRU identification To identify FRUs for a product, do the following: 1. Go to: https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup 2. Type the Machine Type in the corresponding field to get a general FRU list, or type the Serial Number for more detailed FRU information.
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Note: If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the program, save and print the log files created by the program. You need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.
Note: The recover bad sectors tool is only available on computers that have hard disk drives installed. Bootable diagnostic programs If the computer you are servicing is not installed with the UEFI diagnostic program, you can download a bootable diagnostic program from the Lenovo Support Web site. The bootable diagnostic programs enable Chapter 3 General checkout...
1. Go to https://www.lenovo.com/diags 2. Click Lenovo Bootable Diagnostics. 3. Follow the instructions on the Web site to create a bootable diagnostic medium on a USB device or CD. To use the diagnostic medium you have created, do one of the following: •...
Checking the battery and operational charging Checking the battery This system supports only batteries specially designed for this specific system and manufactured by Lenovo or an authorized builder. The system does not support unauthorized batteries or batteries designed for other systems.
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Wire Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Black Ground • If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. • If the voltage is not correct, replace the coin-cell battery. • If the coin-cell battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. X1 Yoga Gen 6 and X1 Carbon Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Reset or restore Windows To reset or restore Windows, refer to the information below: • Use Lenovo recovery options. 1. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/HowToCreateLenovoRecovery 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. • Use Window recovery options.
If it has, it can be used for access to the storage drive. If no admin Nvme password is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the admin Nvme password, or to recover data from the storage drive. The storage drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee.
Nvme passwords, or to recover data from the storage drive. To put the system back to operational status, the only Lenovo and Lenovo-authorized service solution would be to replace the storage drive (HDD) or SSD with a scheduled fee.
How to remove the system management password To remove a system management password, do the following: If no supervisor password has been set, do the following to remove the system management password: 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect ac power. 2.
• The ring indicator (RI) is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device. • The time set on the resume timer elapses. Note: The computer does not accept any input immediately after it enters sleep mode. Wait a few seconds before taking any action to reenter operation mode.
Note: For a device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad notebook computers, see the manual for that device. Numeric error codes Table 2. Numeric error codes Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0177 System board Bad SVP data, stop POST task—The checksum of the supervisor password in the EEPROM is not correct.
UEFI variable storage using the preceding solution. Beep symptoms Lenovo SmartBeep technology enables you to decode beep errors with your smartphone when a black screen occurs with beeps from your computer. To decode the beep error with Lenovo SmartBeep technology, do the following:...
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The following section describes some beep errors and the corresponding solutions. Note: Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the Customer Support Center or product documentation. Only use a Lenovo-authorized service provider to repair your product. Error codes...
LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns.If the LCD you are servicing has two or less visible defective pixels, it should not be considered faulty. However, if the LCD has three or more visible defective pixels, it will be deemed as defective by Lenovo and it should be replaced. Notes: •...
LCD Self Test When you turn on the computer and the LCD goes black, run LCD Self Test to help you determine whether the LCD functions normally. To run LCD Self Test: 1. Ensure that the computer is connected to ac power. Then, press the power button for about seven seconds to turn off the computer.
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2. Visually check each FRU for damage. Replace any damaged FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: a. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Printer, mouse, and other external devices c. External diskette drive or optical drive d. Wireless cards 4.
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Scroll contents Send system request Enter sleep mode To wake up the computer, press Fn or the power button. Go to beginning Go to end X1 Yoga Gen 6 and X1 Carbon Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Side view ® USB-C (Thunderbolt™ 4) power Thunderbolt 4 connector (USB-C) connector Lenovo Integrated Pen (for ThinkPad X1 USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Yoga Gen 6 only) Nano-SIM-card tray* Audio connector Always on USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Security-lock slot...
Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You can find a list of CRUs for your product in this Hardware Maintenance Manual. An electronic version of this manual can be found at .
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CRU within thirty (30) days of your receipt of the replacement CRU. See your Lenovo Limited Warranty documentation for full details. ThinkPad computers contain the following types of CRUs and FRUs: – Self-service CRUs: Refer to parts that can be installed or replaced easily by customer themselves or by trained service technicians at an additional cost.
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Touchpad, P sensor, and NFC cable (for models with NFC) Nano-SIM-card tray* Power button with fingerprint reader module Fingerprint reader bracket Pen holder Lenovo Integrated Pen Pen charger with cable Recovery USB* Power cord ac power adapter Miscellaneous parts (See “Miscellaneous parts and other FRUs”...
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FRU descriptions Self-service CRU Optional-service LCD unit Note: LCD unit is a single FRU. Keyboard bezel assembly with keyboard Trackpad (for models without NFC) Trackpad (for models with NFC) NFC module* Coin-cell battery Speaker kit Built-in battery Thermal fan assembly System board Wireless-WAN antenna assembly* Base cover assembly...
*for selected models Connector and cable guide This section provides information for Lenovo authorized service technicians to help identify connectors and cables for replacement purpose. To view each FRU and the exploded illustration of the computer, see “Major FRUs and CRUs (for X1 Yoga Gen 6)” on page 53, and “Major FRUs and CRUs (for X1 Carbon Gen 9)” on page 55.
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Item Connector (location) Internal cable required Cable connection Always on USB 3.2 Connect USB-A compatible devices. connector Gen 1 (external) Camera connector Camera cable The LCD unit comes with the camera cable. (internal) Connect the cable to this connector. WLAN antenna connector WLAN antenna The LCD unit comes with the WLAN antenna.
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Item Connector (location) Internal cable required Cable connection Thunderbolt 4 connector Connect a USB-C compatible device or a (USB-C) (external) Thunderbolt-4 compatible device or a USB-C power adapter to this connector. Thunderbolt 4 connector Connect a USB-C compatible device or a (USB-C) (external) Thunderbolt-4 compatible device or a USB-C power adapter to this connector.
NFC connector Connect this end to the NFC module. Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup X1 Yoga Gen 6 and X1 Carbon Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You can find a list of CRUs for your product in this Hardware Maintenance Manual. An electronic version of this manual can be found at .
• They are harder to tighten. Do the following when you service this machine: • 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.
Maintenance Key. Note: Only an authorized Lenovo service technician can access the above Web site. 3. Restart the computer. 4. When the logo is displayed, press Esc. The ThinkPad Config Information Update Utility interface is displayed.
6. Type y under Change UUID. OK? [Y/N], then press Enter. A new UUID is created and written. If a valid UUID already exists, it is not overwritten. Reading or writing the ECA information Information on Engineering Change Announcements (ECA) is stored in the EEPROM of the system board. The electronic storage of this information simplifies the procedure to check if the ECA has been previously applied to a machine.
CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You can find a list of CRUs for your product in this Hardware Maintenance Manual. An electronic version of this manual is available for downloading at https:// support.lenovo.com...
Before servicing the computer Carefully read this topic before servicing the computer. Removing external devices Before you start servicing, ensure that you remove all external devices installed by the customer, such as MicroSD card, dock, and external display. Disabling the built-in battery Before replacing any FRU/CRU, ensure that you disable the built-in battery.
Removing a major FRU This section provides instructions on how to remove a major FRU. 1010 Base cover assembly • “Removing ThinkPad Pen Pro (for X1 Yoga Gen 6)” on page 66 Label locations on the base cover assembly The following illustration shows the location of each label. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
The only exception to this is if the battery is physically damaged or a customer is reporting a possible safety issue. If the Lenovo Solution Center program is not installed on the computer, the customer should download and install the program to diagnose the battery, before getting a non-physically damaged battery replaced. Note that the replacement of a physically damaged battery is not covered by the warranty.
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × L4.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) Silver (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Align the connector of the built-battery with the key in the slot. Then, insert the battery into the slot at an angle of about 35 degrees and pivot the battery downwards. Press the battery connector and tighten screws to secure built-in battery assembly.
Removal steps of the WWAN card with two antennas Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × L2.2 mm, big-hat (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Plug the blue cable into connector and orange cable to connector. 1050 Pen charger (for X1 Yoga Gen 6 only) For access, remove this FRU: •...
1060 Pen holder (for X1 Yoga Gen 6 only) For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 67 • “1020 Built-in battery” on page 68 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × L2.7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) (1.85 kgf-cm) 1070 Thermal fan assembly For access, remove this FRU:...
1080 Audio board For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 67 Removal steps of the audio board Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × L4.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1090 USB board For access, remove this FRU: •...
Removal steps of the trackpad and P sensor cable (for model without NFC module) 1120 Power button with fingerprint reader module and bracket For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 67 X1 Yoga Gen 6 and X1 Carbon Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removal steps of the fingerprint reader module and bracket Table 10. X1 Yoga Gen 6 Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × L3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Table 11. X1 Carbon Gen 9 Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 ×...
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• “1020 Built-in battery” on page 68 • “1110 Trackpad, P sensor and and NFC cable” on page 74 Removal steps of the trackpad (for models with NFC module) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × L1.8 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver or 0.181 Nm Black...
Removal steps of the trackpad (for model without NFC module) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × L1.8 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver or Black (1.85 kgf-cm) 1140 Coin-cell battery For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 67 •...
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Removal steps of the speaker assembly (for X1 Yoga Gen 6) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × L3.5 mm, flat-head shoulder, nylon-coated (2) (1.85 kgf-cm) Black 0.181 Nm M2 × L2.2 mm step screw, flat-head shoulder, nylon-coated (4) (1.85 kgf-cm) X1 Yoga Gen 6 and X1 Carbon Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removal steps of the speaker assembly (for X1 Carbon Gen 9) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × L2.8 mm, flat-head shoulder, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Black 0.181 Nm M2 × L5.5 mm step screw, flat-head shoulder, nylon-coated (4) (1.85 kgf-cm) 1160 Wireless-WAN antenna assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order:...
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Removal steps of WWAN antenna assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black or silver 0.181 Nm M1.6 × L2.6 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) (1.85 kgf-cm) X1 Yoga Gen 6 and X1 Carbon Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Note: Input the exact brand name as shown in this table. Brand name Machine types Shared with ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6 20XY and 20Y0 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 20XW and 20XX ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 6...
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Removal steps of system board (for X1 Yoga Gen 6) X1 Yoga Gen 6 and X1 Carbon Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × L2.8 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (8) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Removal steps of system board (for X1 Carbon Gen 9) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × L2.8 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (8) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1180 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 67 Removal steps of the LCD unit (for X1 Yoga Gen 6) X1 Yoga Gen 6 and X1 Carbon Gen 9 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.294 Nm M2.5 × L4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (8) (3.0 kgf-cm) Removal steps of the LCD unit (for X1 Carbon Gen 9) Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × L3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 0.294 Nm (3.0 kgf-cm)
1190 Keyboard bezel assembly with keyboard To remove the keyboard bezel assembly, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 67 • “1020 Built-in battery” on page 68 • “1030 M.2 SSD, bracket, and thermal pad” on page 69 •...
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Part Number: SP40T10120_01 Printed in (1P) P/N: SP40T10120_01...