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  • Page 1 ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 2 First Edition (March 2024) © Copyright Lenovo 2024. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ....Use Lenovo recovery options..Retaining the UUID... .
  • Page 4 LCD panel, LCD cable and elastic adhesive tapes Coin-cell battery of ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 . . of ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 ... . 107 Smart card reader-trackpad-NFC cable of LCD panel, LCD cable and elastic adhesive tapes ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 (for selected models) .

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    This manual contains service and reference information for the following products: Product name Machine type (MT) 21LU and 21LV • ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 • ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 CAT4 21LW and 21LX • ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 • ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 CAT4 for mainland China only Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems.
  • Page 6 ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Safety Information

    • Fan louvers on the machine help to prevent overheating of internal components. Do not obstruct fan louvers or cover them with labels or stickers. Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment. © Copyright Lenovo 2024...
  • Page 8 • If an electrical accident occurs: – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. – Send another person to get medical aid. ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 9: Safety Inspection Guide

    4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Remove the cover. 6. Check for any obvious non-ThinkPad / non-Lenovo alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-ThinkPad / non-Lenovo alterations. 7. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage.

  • Page 10: Grounding Requirements

    The safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian Portuguese • French • German • Hebrew • Japanese • Korean • Spanish • Traditional Chinese DANGER DANGER ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 11 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 12 ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 13 PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 14 PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO DANGER DANGER ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 15 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 16 DANGER VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 17 VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 18 ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 20 ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 22 ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 23 Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 24 ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 25: Chapter 2. Important Service Information

    – “FRU identification” on page 20 Important: • Advise customers to contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center if they need any assistance in obtaining or installing any software fixes, drivers, and UEFI BIOS downloads. Telephone numbers for Lenovo Support are available at: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/supportphonelist...

  • Page 26: How To Use Error Message

    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.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3. General Checkout

    Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is covered under the warranty by referring to the following list: © Copyright Lenovo 2024...

  • Page 28: Checkout Guide

    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.

  • Page 29: Quick Test Programs

    Vantage app installed. To download and install a quick test program, go to , and follow the instructions https://www.lenovo.com/diags on the Web site. To run a test using quick test program, do the following: Step 1.

  • Page 30: Bootable Diagnostic Programs

    To verify if a battery or an ac power adapter is functional, do the following: Step 1. Turn off the computer. Step 2. Connect the ac power adapter. ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 31: Checking The Ac Power Adapter

    Checking the built-in battery and operational charging This system supports only batteries specially designed for this specific system and manufactured by Lenovo or an authorized manufacturer. The system does not support unauthorized batteries or batteries designed for other systems.

  • Page 32: Checking The Coin-Cell Battery

    Remove the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in battery” on page 69. Step 4. Remove the coin-cell battery. See “Coin-cell battery of ThinkPad X13 Gen 5” on page 82 or “Coin- cell battery of ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5” on page 83.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4. Related Service Information

    When the latest maintenance diskette and the system program service diskette become available, they will be posted on: https://support.lenovo.com Reset or restore Windows To reset or restore Windows, refer to the information below： Use Lenovo recovery options Step 1. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/HowToCreateLenovoRecovery Step 2.

  • Page 34: Power-On Password

    The system management password can also protect the system information stored in UEFI BIOS like a supervisor password, but it has lower authority by default. The system management password can be set through the UEFI BIOS menu or through Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) with the Lenovo client-management interface.

  • Page 35: How To Remove The Power-On Password

    Step 3. Remove the coin-cell battery. For instructions on how to remove the coin-cell battery, see “Coin- cell battery of ThinkPad X13 Gen 5” on page 82 or “Coin-cell battery of ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5” on page 83. Step 4.

  • Page 36: How To Remove The Hard Disk Password

    Remove the built-in battery. See “Built-in battery” on page 78. Step 5. Remove the coin-cell battery. See “Coin-cell battery of ThinkPad X13 Gen 5” on page 82 or “Coin- cell battery of ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5” on page 83.

  • Page 37: Power Management

    If a supervisor password has been set and is known to the service technician, do the following to remove the system management password Step 1. Turn on the computer. Step 2. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, immediately press F1. Step 3.

  • Page 38: Symptom-To-Fru Index

    EFI Variable is not correct. 2. Replace the system board. 0187 Replace the system board. EEAIA data access error - The access to EEPROM is failed. ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 39 Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0188 Replace the system board. Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area. 0189 Replace the system board. Invalid RFID configuration information area - The EEPROM checksum is not correct. 0190 1. Charge the battery. Critical low-battery error 2.

  • Page 40: Error Messages

    • We recommend that you speak to our Customer Support Center before attempting to service the computer yourself so that you can be directed to the correct documentation and repair information.It might be recommended to have a Lenovo-authorized service provider repair your computer depending on the complexity of the error or fault.
  • Page 41 Blinking patterns Error codes Solutions 0001: Reset error (platform reset not de- 1. Remove the ac power adapter and the asserted) removable battery if your computer has one. Then, reset the computer by doing one of the following: • For models with the emergency-reset hole, insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency-reset hole.

  • Page 42: No-Beep Symptoms

    • Memory Reference Code [MRC] change when UEFI BIOS updates Do not press the power button to interrupt this process. Wait a few minutes until the logo screen is displayed. ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 43: Lcd-Related Symptoms

    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.

  • Page 44: Intermittent Problems

    Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-ThinkPad devices Devices attached to the dock Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery Solid-state drive External diskette drive or optical drive Memory module ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 45 PC cards Step 4. Turn on the computer. Step 5. Determine whether the problem has been solved. Step 6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. Step 7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time (do not replace a nondefective FRU): System board...
  • Page 46 ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 47: Chapter 5. Special Keys

    Adjust the keyboard backlight (for selected models). Fn + Go to beginning. Fn + Go to end. Fn + Fn + Insert Function as Insert Key. Fn + Tab Open Magnifier. Fn + 4 Enter sleep mode. © Copyright Lenovo 2024...
  • Page 48 Scroll contents. Fn + P Pause operation. Fn + S Send system request. Fn + N Open system information Window. For more keyboard shortcuts, go to https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/windows-support ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 49: Chapter 6. Locations

    Chapter 6. Locations Locating computer controls and connectors Front ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 Description Description Item Item Microphone* Infrared camera / camera* Webcam privacy shutter* Touch screen* © Copyright Lenovo 2024...
  • Page 50 Webcam privacy shutter Slide the webcam privacy shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens. It is designed to protect your privacy. ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 51 Description Description Item Item Microphone* Infrared camera / camera* Webcam privacy shutter* Touch screen Power button / power button with Speaker fingerprint reader* Trackpad NFC (near field communication) mark* ® TrackPoint pointing stick TrackPoint buttons * for selected models Webcam privacy shutter Slide the webcam privacy shutter to cover or uncover the camera lens.

  • Page 52: Left And Right

    Smart card reader* Lenovo Integrated Pen (for ThinkPad X13 Nano-SIM-card tray* 2-in-1 Gen 5 only)* USB-A connector (USB 5Gbps) HDMI™ connector Security-lock slot * for selected models ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 53: Bottom

    Bottom ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Emergency-reset hole Emergency-reset hole can help you to recover computer when the computer stops responding and you cannot turn it off by pressing the power button. Do the following to reset your computer: 1.
  • Page 54 Note: Some Lenovo computers include a display that can be rotated 360 degrees. When those products are used as a tablet computer, the temperatures of all the accessible parts are within an acceptable range as defined in IEC 62368-1.

  • Page 55: Locating Frus And Crus

    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 .

  • Page 56: Major Frus And Crus

    Major FRUs and CRUs ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 57 Notes: • Depending on the computer model, your computer might look different from the illustration above. • The Lenovo factory recovery USB key is used to restore the Microsoft Windows operating system. It might not come with the computer, and a user might order it from https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/...
  • Page 58 ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Table 6. Major FRUs and CRUs FRU description Self-service Optional-service Base cover assembly Thermal fan assembly ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 59 Notes: • Depending on the computer model, your computer might look different from the illustration above. • The Lenovo factory recovery USB key is used to restore the Microsoft Windows operating system. It might not come with the computer, and a user might order it from https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/...

  • Page 60: Lcd Frus And Crus

    LCD FRUs and CRUs ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 61 Table 7. LCD FRUs and CRUs FRU description Self-service Optional-service LCD bezel sheet LCD bezel LCD panel Camera cable Camera shutter* Dummy camera shutter* Microphone rubber Camera module* Dummy camera module* LCD cover assembly Wireless-LAN antenna kit LCD cable LCD hinges * for selected models Note: Depending on the computer model, your computer might look different from the illustration above.
  • Page 62 Table 8. LCD FRUs and CRUs FRU description Self-service Optional-service LCD panel assembly Strip Cover Hinge cover Camera cable Camera shutter* Dummy camera shutter* Microphone rubber Camera module ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 63 Table 8. LCD FRUs and CRUs (continued) FRU description Self-service Optional-service AL foil LCD cover assembly Wireless-LAN antenna kit LCD cable LCD hinges * for selected models Note: Depending on the computer model, your computer might look different from the illustration above. Chapter 6 Locations...

  • Page 64: Miscellaneous Parts

    – Trackpad spill sponge – Wireless WAN card thermal pad – Bezel sheet – Microphone rubber – Dummy camera rubber – Dram MIMO absorber – SCR sponge ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 65: Connector And Cable Guide

    • Spec Connector and cable guide This topic provides information to help Lenovo authorized service technicians identify connectors and cables for replacement purpose. To view each FRU and the exploded illustration of the computer, see “Major FRUs and CRUs” on page 50 and “LCD FRUs and CRUs” on page 54.
  • Page 66 NFC module and the other end to this connector. Keyboard connectors Keyboard assembly cables The keyboard assembly comes with the cables. Connect the cables to these connectors. ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 67: Looking Up Fru Information

    Nano-SIM-card slot (external) Insert a Nano Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card into this slot. Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to: https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup Chapter 6 Locations...
  • Page 68 ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 69: Chapter 7. Fru Replacement Notices

    • Keep the screw kit in your tool bag. For the part number of the screw kit, go to: https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup 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. © Copyright Lenovo 2024...

  • Page 70: Sensor Calibration (For Thinkpad X13 2-In-1 Gen 5 Only)

    Step 1. Download the Windows Sensor Calibration Tool by following steps: Note: This Sensor Calibration Tool is limited to Lenovo service providers. You can contact a Lenovo authorized service provider to have your system board or LCD unit replaced. Go to https://support.lenovo.com...

  • Page 71: Retaining Serial Numbers

    Connect a USB memory key to the computer. Step 2. Go to https://www.lenovo.com/maintenanceutilities and follow the instructions on the screen to create a Maintenance Key. Note: Only an authorized Lenovo service technician can access the above Web site. Chapter 7 FRU replacement notices...

  • Page 72: Retaining The Uuid

    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. ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 73: Reading Or Writing The Eca Information

    To check what ECAs have been previously applied to the machine, use the ECA Information Read/Write function on the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key. Step 1. Insert the latest version of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer. Step 2.
  • Page 74 ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 75: Chapter 8. Removing Or Replacing A Fru

    Click Power Options, and then click Choose what the power buttons do on the left pane. Step 3. Click Change settings that are currently unavailable at the top. Step 4. If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click Yes. © Copyright Lenovo 2024...

  • Page 76: Removing The Nano-Sim Card And Nano-Sim-Card Tray (For Selected Models)

    Lenovo Integrated Pen (for selected ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 models) Step 1. Remove the Lenovo Integrated Pen as shown below. Step 2. Install the Lenovo Integrated Pen in reverse order. ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 77: Base Cover Assembly

    2. Turn off the computer and disconnect the computer from ac power and all connected cables. 3. Close the computer display and turn over the computer. 4. Remove the Lenovo Integrated Pen. See “Lenovo Integrated Pen (for selected ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 models)” on page 70.

  • Page 78: Applying Labels To The Base Cover Assembly

    For the labels that are not shipped with the new base cover assembly, peel them from the old base cover assembly, and adhere them to the new one. ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 79: Pen Dummy (For Selected Thinkpad X13 2-In-1 Gen 5 Models)

    Item Item SVT label Country label IMEI label Asset tag Service QR code Genuine Microsoft label S/N label COA label USA RTC Battery warning label Pen dummy (for selected ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 models) For access, remove these FRUs in order: 1.

  • Page 80: M.2 Solid-State Drive, Bracket, And Thermal Pad

    Remove the M.2 solid-state drive and its bracket (if any) as shown below. Type 1 Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2.0 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 81: Wireless Wan Card, Bracket, And Thermal Pad (For Selected Models)

    The following information is only for the computer with user-installable modules. Ensure that you use only a Lenovo-authorized wireless module specifically tested for this computer model. Otherwise, the computer will generate an error-code beep sequence when you turn on the computer.
  • Page 82 Note: A Mylar film might cover the wireless WAN card. To access the wireless WAN card, peel off the film first. Step 1. Remove the wireless WAN card and its bracket as shown below. Type 1 Type 2 ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 83 For ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2.3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) For ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm...

  • Page 84: Cable Guide

    • Ensure that the cable is routed properly. Built-in battery DANGER Use only the Lenovo authorized battery specified for the computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 85: Thermal Fan Assembly

    Important notice for replacing a battery Attention: Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or safety of unauthorized batteries, and provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out of their use. The Vantage app provides an automatic battery diagnostic test that determines if the built-in battery is defective.

  • Page 86: Speaker Assembly Of Thinkpad X13 Gen 5

    For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Base cover assembly” on page 71 • “Built-in battery” on page 78 Step 1. Remove the speaker assembly as shown below. ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 87: Speaker Assembly Of Thinkpad X13 2-In-1 Gen 5

    Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.15 Nm M1.6 x 2.1 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) (1.0 kgf-cm) Step 2. When installing: • Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. • Ensure that the cable is routed properly. Speaker assembly of ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 88: Coin-Cell Battery Of Thinkpad X13 Gen 5

    • Ensure that the cable is routed properly. Coin-cell battery of ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 DANGER Use only the Lenovo authorized battery specified for the computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
  • Page 89 • Reset the system date and time in the BIOS menu. Coin-cell battery of ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 DANGER Use only the Lenovo authorized battery specified for the computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 90: Coin-Cell Battery Of Thinkpad X13 2-In-1 Gen 5

    • “Built-in battery” on page 78 • “Smart card reader (for selected models)” on page 92 Step 1. Remove the smart card reader-trackpad-NFC cable as shown below. ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 91: Smart Card Reader-Trackpad-Nfc Cable Of Thinkpad X13 2-In-1 Gen 5 (For Selected Models)

    • “Base cover assembly” on page 71 • “Built-in battery” on page 78 • “Smart card reader-trackpad-NFC cable of ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 (for selected models)” on page 84 Note: There might exist a waterproof mylar covering the trackpad, remove the mylar before replacement.
  • Page 92 1. A trackpad jig might come with the trackpad which is used for fixing the location of the trackpad. Attach the trackpad jig to the trackpad and bend the four angles as shown by arrows below. ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 93 2. Install the trackpad with jig as shown. 3. Install the screws to fix the trackpad. 4. Remove the Jig. Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 94: Trackpad And Trackpad Cable Of Thinkpad X13 2- In-1 Gen 5

    • “Smart card reader-trackpad-NFC cable of ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 (for selected models)” on page 85 Note: There might exist a waterproof mylar covering the trackpad, remove the mylar before replacement. Step 1. Remove the trackpad and trackpad cable as shown below. ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 95 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.6 × L2.1 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (7) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Notes: • A mylar might cover the trackpad, and ensure that you attach the mylar to the trackpad after replacement. • Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Step 2.
  • Page 96 3. Install the screws to fix the trackpad. 4. Remove the Jig. ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 97: Nfc Card Of Thinkpad X13 Gen 5

    NFC card of ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Base cover assembly” on page 71 • “Built-in battery” on page 78 Step 1. Remove the NFC card as shown below. Step 2. Install the NFC card in reverse order.

  • Page 98: Smart Card Reader (For Selected Models)

    0.15 Nm (1.0 kgf-cm) Step 2. Install the smart card reader in reverse order. Dummy smart card reader (for selected models) For access, remove these FRUs in order: ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 99: Wireless Wan Antennas Of Thinkpad X13 Gen 5 (For Selected Models)

    • “Base cover assembly” on page 71 • “Built-in battery” on page 78 • “Speaker assembly of ThinkPad X13 Gen 5” on page 80 • “Speaker assembly of ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5” on page 81 Step 1. Remove the dummy smart card reader as shown below.

  • Page 100: Wireless Wan Antennas Of Thinkpad X13 2-In-1 Gen 5 (For Selected Models)

    For access, remove these FRUs: • “Base cover assembly” on page 71 • “Built-in battery” on page 78 Step 1. Remove the wireless WAN antennas as shown below. ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 101: Pen Charger Cable (For Selected Thinkpad X13 2-In-1 Gen 5 Models)

    Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.6 × 2.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Step 2. When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Pen charger cable (for selected ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 models) For access, remove these FRUs: •...

  • Page 102: System Board

    • If you put a system board down, be sure to put it only on a padded surface such as an ESD mat or a corrugated conductive surface. ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 103: Replace The System Board

    Note: Input the exact brand name as shown in this table. Product name Machine type (MT) ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 21LU and 21LV 21LW and 21LX ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Replace the system board Step 1.

  • Page 104: How To Configure Keyboard Language In Uefi Bios

    For access, remove this FRU: “Base cover assembly” on page 71. Step 1. Remove the power board and power button with or without fingerprint reader as shown below. ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 105: Cable Guide For Coin-Cell Battery Of Thinkpad X13 Gen 5

    Inappropriate handing might cause machine damage. Cable guide for coin-cell battery of ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 For access, remove these FRUs: • “Base cover assembly” on page 71 • “Built-in battery” on page 78 Step 1.

  • Page 106: Cable Guide For Coin-Cell Battery Of Thinkpad X13 2-In-1 Gen 5

    • “Built-in battery” on page 78 • “Speaker assembly of ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5” on page 81 Step 1. Remove the coin-cell battery cable as shown below. ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 107: Lcd Unit

    Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.6 × 2.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Step 2. When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. LCD unit Note: If you replace the system board of ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5, remember to make the sensor calibration.
  • Page 108 ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 109: Keyboard Assembly

    • “Coin-cell battery of ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5” on page 83 • “Smart card reader-trackpad-NFC cable of ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 (for selected models)” on page 84 • “Smart card reader-trackpad-NFC cable of ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 (for selected models)” on page 85...

  • Page 110: Strip Cover (For Thinkpad X13 2-In-1 Gen 5 Only)

    • “Smart card reader (for selected models)” on page 92 • “Wireless WAN antennas of ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 (for selected models)” on page 93 • “Wireless WAN antennas of ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 (for selected models)” on page 94 •...

  • Page 111: Lcd Hinges Of Thinkpad X13 Gen 5

    For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Base cover assembly” on page 71 • “LCD unit” on page 101 • “LCD bezel sheet and LCD bezel (for ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 only)” on page 104 Step 1. Remove the LCD hinges as shown below.

  • Page 112: Lcd Hinges Of Thinkpad X13 2-In-1 Gen 5

    • “LCD unit” on page 101 • “Strip cover (for ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 only)” on page 104 Step 1. Remove the LCD hinges as shown below. ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 113: Lcd Panel, Lcd Cable And Elastic Adhesive Tapes Of Thinkpad X13 Gen 5

    • “Base cover assembly” on page 71 • “LCD unit” on page 101 • “LCD bezel sheet and LCD bezel (for ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 only)” on page 104 • “LCD hinges of ThinkPad X13 Gen 5” on page 105 Step 1.
  • Page 114 2. Attach the LCD cable to the LCD panel as shown. Turn over the LCD panel to secure the LCD panel with tapes. ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 115: Lcd Panel, Lcd Cable And Elastic Adhesive Tapes Of Thinkpad X13 2-In-1 Gen 5

    LCD panel, LCD cable and elastic adhesive tapes of ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Base cover assembly” on page 71 • “LCD unit” on page 101 • “Strip cover (for ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 only)” on page 104 •...
  • Page 116 2. Attach the LCD cable to the LCD panel as shown. Turn over the LCD panel to secure the LCD panel with tapes. ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 117: Camera-And-Microphone Module And Cable Of Thinkpad X13 Gen 5 (For Selected Models)

    • “LCD bezel sheet and LCD bezel (for ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 only)” on page 104 • “LCD hinges of ThinkPad X13 Gen 5” on page 105 • “LCD panel, LCD cable and elastic adhesive tapes of ThinkPad X13 Gen 5” on page 107 Step 1.

  • Page 118: Camera-And-Microphone Module And Cable Of Thinkpad X13 2-In-1 Gen 5 (For Selected Models)

    • “LCD panel, LCD cable and elastic adhesive tapes of ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5” on page 109 Step 1. Remove the camera-and-microphone module and cable as shown below. ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 119: Camera Shutter Or Dummy Camera Shutter

    • “LCD hinges of ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5” on page 106 • “LCD panel, LCD cable and elastic adhesive tapes of ThinkPad X13 Gen 5” on page 107 • “LCD panel, LCD cable and elastic adhesive tapes of ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5” on page 109 Step 1.

  • Page 120: Wireless Lan Antenna Assembly Of Thinkpad X13 2-In-1 Gen 5 (For Selected Models)

    • “LCD unit” on page 101 • “LCD hinges of ThinkPad X13 Gen 5” on page 105 • “LCD panel, LCD cable and elastic adhesive tapes of ThinkPad X13 Gen 5” on page 107 Step 1. Remove the wireless LAN antenna assembly as shown below.

  • Page 121: Antenna Locations Of Thinkpad X13 Gen 5

    Step 2. Install the wireless LAN antenna assembly in reverse order. Antenna locations of ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 Wireless LAN antenna (auxiliary)* Wireless LAN antenna (main)*...

  • Page 122: Antenna Locations Of Thinkpad X13 2-In-1 Gen 5

    For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Base cover assembly” on page 71 • “LCD unit” on page 101 • “Strip cover (for ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 only)” on page 104 ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 123 • “LCD hinges of ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5” on page 106 • “LCD panel, LCD cable and elastic adhesive tapes of ThinkPad X13 Gen 5” on page 107 • “LCD panel, LCD cable and elastic adhesive tapes of ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5” on page 109 •...
  • Page 124 ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 125: Appendix A. Notices

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
  • Page 126 States and other countries. USB-C is a registered trademark of USB Implementers Forum. Wi-Fi and Miracast are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 127: Appendix B. Abbreviation Table

    Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory Extensible Firmware Interface Electrostatic discharge Field Replaceable Unit General Announce Variant Integrated circuits Liquid Crystal Display Machine type and model POST Power-on self-test RFID Radio-frequency identification Supervisor password UUID Universally unique identifier © Copyright Lenovo 2024...
  • Page 128 ThinkPad X13 Gen 5 and ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 130 Part Number: SP41L93288 Printed in China (1P) P/N: SP41L93288 *1PSP41L93288*...

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