• 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: •...
To check the USB-C type ac power adapter, do the following: 1. Connect the computer to a power outlet and turn on the computer. 2. Start Lenovo Vantage program, and then click Hardware Settings ➙ Power. The ac power adapter information is displayed.
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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 5 and X1 Carbon Gen 8 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 hard disk drive. If no master hard disk password is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master hard disk password, or to recover data from the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee.
To put the system back to operational status, the only Lenovo and Lenovo-authorized service solution would be to replace the hard disk drive (HDD) or SSD with a scheduled fee.
9. Type the current master hard disk password in the Enter Current Password field. Then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 10. Press F10 to save changes and exit the ThinkPad Setup program. The user hard disk password and the master hard disk password have been removed.
To resume the computer from sleep mode, press the power button. Also, in either of the following events, the computer automatically returns from sleep mode and resumes operation: • The ring indicator (RI) is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device. •...
A numeric error is displayed for each error detected in POST or system operation. In the displays, n can be any number. If no numeric code is displayed, check the narrative descriptions of symptoms. If the symptom is not described there, go to “Intermittent problems” on page 41. Note: For a device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad notebook computers, see the manual for that device.
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: 1.
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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 Solutions 0001: Reset error (platform reset not de-asserted) 1.
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: •...
Table 5. LCD-related symptoms FRU or action, in sequence Symptom or error No beep, power-on indicator on, and a blank LCD during 1. Run LCD Self Test. POST. 2. Replace the system board. • LCD backlight not working. 1. Reseat the LCD connectors. •...
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3. F1–F12 function keys 1. Go to Control Panel and view by Large icons or Small icons. 2. Click Keyboard or Lenovo - Keyboard Manager and select the option of your preference. Switch the function of the F1–F12 keys between the standard function and special function printed as an icon on each key.
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Answer incoming calls on Microsoft Teams. Decline incoming calls on Microsoft Teams. Invoke the function defined by yourself. You can define different functions for the F12 key on Lenovo Vantage. Open the Snipping Tool program. Switch between different keyboard backlight statuses if your computer supports Fn+Spacebar keyboard backlight.
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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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– Optional-service CRUs: Refer to parts that can be installed or replaced by customers with a greater skill level. Trained service technicians can also provide service to install or replace the parts under the type of warranty designated for the customer’s machine. –...
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FRU descriptions Self-service CRU Optional-service LCD unit Note: LCD unit is a single FRU. Insulation tape for trackpad Trackpad (for models without NFC)* Keyboard bezel assembly with keyboard Trackpad (for models with NFC)* Speaker kit Built-in battery Coin-cell battery M.2 solid-state drive* Thermal pad for M.2 solid-state drive* Foam for NFC module* NFC module*...
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FRU descriptions Self-service CRU Optional-service LCD unit Note: LCD unit is not a single FRU. See “LCD FRUs (for X1 Carbon Gen 8)” on page 58. Insulation tape for trackpad Trackpad (for models without NFC)* Keyboard bezel assembly with keyboard Trackpad (for models with NFC)* Speaker kit Built-in battery...
Label kit 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 5)” on page 54, “Major FRUs and CRUs (for X1 Carbon Gen 8)” on page 56, and “LCD FRUs (for X1 Carbon Gen 8)”...
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Item Connector (location) Internal cable required Cable connection Camera/LED connector • X1 Yoga Gen 5: the LCD • X1 Yoga Gen 5: the LCD unit comes with (internal) unit comes with the cable. the cable. Connect the cable to this connector.
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Item Connector (location) Internal cable required Cable connection Coin-cell battery Coin-cell battery with cable The coin-cell battery comes with a cable. Connect the cable to this connector. connector (internal) P-sensor connector WWAN antenna assembly The WWAN antenna assembly comes with the (internal) comes with the cables P-sensor cable.
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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.
Note: Before you perform the operation, ensure that the UEFI/Legacy setting within the Startup menu in the ThinkPad Setup program is set to UEFI Only. 1. Connect a USB memory key to the computer. 2. Go to and follow the instructions on the screen to create a https://www.lenovo.com/maintenanceutilities Maintenance Key. Chapter 8 FRU replacement notices...
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. 5. Type 1 under Enter the action desired, then press Enter. The ThinkPad Serial Number Update Utility for Asset ID screen is displayed.
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To check what ECAs have been previously applied to the machine, use the ECA Information Read/Write function on the USB Maintenance Key. 1. Insert the Maintenance Key and restart the computer. 2. From the main menu, select 6. Set ECA Information. 3.
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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 Removal steps of the base cover assembly (for X1 Yoga Gen 5) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Removal steps of the base cover assembly (for X1 Carbon Gen 8) Label locations on the base cover assembly The following illustration shows the location of each label. IMEI label Country label Asset tag Windows label S/N label CECP label GEO label (TaiWan/Argentina) GEO label (Mainland China/Korea/Mexico/Belarus/ Kazakhstan/Russia Morocco/Serbia/Ukraine)
If your computer is installed with a hybrid solid-state drive (with Intel Optane memory), go to https:// to know the details on how to replace it. support.lenovo.com/docs/tg_ssd Removal steps of the M.2 SSD and the thermal pad Step Screw (quantity)
Removal steps of the WWAN card Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × L2.2 mm, big-hat (1) (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Plug the orange cable into the main connector and the blue cable into the auxiliary connector. 1040 Pen charger (for X1 Yoga Gen 5) For access, remove this FRU: •...
The Lenovo Solution Center program provides an automatic battery diagnostic test that determines if the battery is defective. A battery FRU should not be replaced unless this diagnostic test shows that the battery is defective.
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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.
Installation steps of the built-in battery DANGER Use only the authorized battery specified for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × L4.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) Silver (1.85 kgf-cm) 1070 USB and power board For access, remove this FRU: •...
Removal steps of the USB and power board Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × L3.2 mm, flat-head shoulder, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1080 Trackpad and fingerprint reader cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 71 •...
1090 Fingerprint reader module and bracket For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 71 • “1060 Built-in battery” on page 75 Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Removal steps of the fingerprint reader module and bracket Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × L2.2 mm, big-hat (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1100 Trackpad and trackpad insulation tape For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 71 •...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × L1.8 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1110 NFC module and the sponge For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 71 • “1060 Built-in battery” on page 75 Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Removal steps of the NFC module and the sponge 1120 Coin-cell battery For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 71 • “1060 Built-in battery” on page 75 X1 Yoga Gen 5 and X1 Carbon Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removal steps of the coin-cell battery (for X1 Yoga Gen 5) Removal steps of the coin-cell battery (for X1 Carbon Gen 8) 1130 Wireless-WAN antenna assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 71 •...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × L3.2 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) M1.6 × L2.6 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Attention: When you route the cables, ensure that they are not subject to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken.
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Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × L3.7+1.8 mm, flat-head shoulder, nylon-coated (6) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Removal steps of the speaker assembly near the built-in battery (for X1 Carbon Gen 8) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × L3.7+1.8 mm, flat-head shoulder, nylon-coated (6) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)
1150 System board assembly Note: If you replace the system board of X1 Yoga Gen 5, remember to make the sensor calibration. For details, see “Sensor calibration (for X1 Yoga Gen 5 only)” on page 64. Important notices for handling the system board When handling the system board, read the following: •...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × L2.8 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (5) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) M2 × L3.2 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) M2 × L2.2 mm, big-hat (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
1160 Speaker assembly near the hinges For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 71 • “1020 M.2 SSD and thermal pad” on page 72 • “1030 WWAN card” on page 73 • “1050 Thermal fan assembly” on page 75 •...
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Removal steps of the speaker assembly near the hinges (for X1 Carbon) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × L3.2 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
1170 Wireless-LAN antenna assembly (for X1 Carbon Gen 8) For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 71 • “1020 M.2 SSD and thermal pad” on page 72 • “1030 WWAN card” on page 73 •...
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• “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 71 Removal steps of the LCD unit (for X1 Yoga Gen 5) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.294 Nm M2.5 × L4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) (3.0 kgf-cm) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Removal steps of the LCD unit (for X1 Carbon Gen 8) Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × L4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) 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: •...
• “1110 NFC module and the sponge” on page 81 • “1120 Coin-cell battery” on page 82 • “1130 Wireless-WAN antenna assembly” on page 83 • “1140 Speaker assembly near the built-in battery” on page 84 • “1150 System board assembly” on page 86 •...
Removal steps of the hinges Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × L2.2 mm, big-hat (4) Black 0.294 Nm (3 kgf-cm) 2030 Bezel frame For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1180 LCD unit” on page 90 • “2010 LCD Bezel sheet” on page 93 •...
Removal steps of the bezel frame 2040 LCD panel and LCD cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1180 LCD unit” on page 90 • “2010 LCD Bezel sheet” on page 93 • “2020 Hinges” on page 93 •...
2050 B2B stopper For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1180 LCD unit” on page 90 • “2010 LCD Bezel sheet” on page 93 Removal steps of the B2B stopper 2060 ThinkShutter For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Removal steps of ThinkShutter 2070 Support plate For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1180 LCD unit” on page 90 • “2010 LCD Bezel sheet” on page 93 Removal steps of the support plate 2080 Camera module For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
Removal steps of the camera module 2090 Rear cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1180 LCD unit” on page 90 • “2010 LCD Bezel sheet” on page 93 • “2020 Hinges” on page 93 • “2030 Bezel frame” on page 94 •...
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Part Number: SP40T10073_01 Printed in (1P) P/N: SP40T10073_01...