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  • Page 1 T14s Gen 3 and X13 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 2 Second Edition (August 2023) © Copyright Lenovo 2022, 2023. 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

    How to remove the system management 1020 Base cover assembly ..password ....© Copyright Lenovo 2022, 2023...
  • Page 4 1030 M.2 solid-state drive, bracket, and thermal 1180 LCD unit ........1190 Keyboard assembly (for ThinkPad T14s Gen 1040 Wireless WAN card and Wireless WAN card 3) or Keyboard bezel assembly (for ThinkPad X13...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    • ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 and ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 might be shipped with different microprocessors, namely ® Intel and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). Hereby Intel models and AMD models are used to distinguish computer models with different microprocessors. © Copyright Lenovo 2022, 2023...
  • Page 6 T14s Gen 3 and X13 Gen 3 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 2022, 2023...
  • Page 8 Important: • Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents. • Many customers have, near their equipment, rubber floor mats that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges (ESD).

  • Page 9: Safety Inspection Guide

    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.

  • Page 10: Grounding Requirements

    2. Ensure that the ESD protective devices you use have been certified (ISO 9000) as fully effective. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: • Keep the parts in protective packages until they are inserted into the product. • Avoid contact with other people. •...
  • Page 11 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 12 DANGER T14s Gen 3 and X13 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 13 PERIGO Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 14 PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO T14s Gen 3 and X13 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 15 PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 16 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER T14s Gen 3 and X13 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 17 DANGER VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 18 VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT T14s Gen 3 and X13 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 21 Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 23 Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 27: Chapter 2. Important Service Information

    – “FRU identification” on page 23 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 28: Important Notice For Replacing A System Board

    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 29: Fru Identification

    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.
  • Page 30 T14s Gen 3 and X13 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 31: 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 2022, 2023...

  • Page 32: 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 33: Quick Test 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 program enables you to view system information and test some hardware devices in your computer, such as memory, storage...

  • Page 34: Power System 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 disc. To use the diagnostic medium you have created, do one of the following: •...

  • Page 35: Checking The Ac Power Adapter

    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.
  • Page 36 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. T14s Gen 3 and X13 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 37: 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. 1. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/HowToCreateLenovoRecovery 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. • Use Window recovery options.

  • Page 38: Supervisor 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 39: How To Remove The Power-On Password

    Lenovo cannot reset your passwords or recover data from the storage drive. You can contact a Lenovo authorized service provider to have the storage drive replaced. A fee will be charged for parts and service. If the storage drive is a CRU (Customer Replaceable Unit), you can also contact Lenovo to purchase a new storage drive to replace the old one by yourself.

  • Page 40: Power Management

    7. Reinstall the built-in battery. 8. Reinstall the base cover assembly. 9. Reconnect ac power. 10. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. The system management password has been removed. If a supervisor password has been set and is known to the service technician, do the following to remove the system management password: 1.

  • Page 41: Hibernation Mode

    Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following occurs: • The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are stored on the solid-state drive. • The system is powered off. Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it is connected to the dock, do not disconnect it before resuming normal operation.

  • Page 42: Numeric Error Codes

    Numeric error codes Table 2. Numeric error codes Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0177 Replace the system board. Bad SVP data, stop POST task—The checksum of the supervisor password in the EEPROM is not correct. 0183 1. Run the ThinkPad Setup program. The settings Bad CRC of Security Settings in EFI Variable.

  • Page 43: Error Messages

    Beep errors 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.
  • Page 44 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.

  • Page 45: No-Beep 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 46: Intermittent Problems

    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. •...

  • Page 47: Chapter 5. Special Keys

    ® Answer incoming calls on MicroSoft Teams Decline incoming calls on MicroSoft Teams. Customize the function of this key on the Vantage app Open Snipping Tool Toggle keyboard backlight Break operation Pause operation Scroll contents © Copyright Lenovo 2022, 2023...
  • Page 48 Send system request Enter sleep mode To wake up the computer, press Fn or the power button. Go to beginning Go to end T14s Gen 3 and X13 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 49: Chapter 6. Locations

    Chapter 6. Locations Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators Front Microphone* Infrared (IR) camera* / Camera* Webcam privacy shutter* Touch screen* Power button with or without fingerprint ® TrackPoint pointing stick reader* © Copyright Lenovo 2022, 2023...

  • Page 50: Left And Right

    Trackpad Near field communication (NFC) mark* Speaker TrackPoint buttons * for selected models Left and right Intel models ® USB-C (Thunderbolt™ 4) power USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector connector Always on USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 HDMI™ connector Audio connector Smart-card slot* Security-lock slot USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 T14s Gen 3 and X13 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 51 AMD models USB-C (USB 4) power connector USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) connector Always on USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 HDMI connector Audio connector Smart-card slot* Security-lock slot USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 * for selected models Chapter 6 Locations...

  • Page 52: Rear

    Rear Nano-SIM-card tray* * for selected models Bottom Emergency-reset hole Locating FRUs and CRUs This topic introduces the following service parts: • “Major FRUs and CRUs” on page 48 • “LCD FRUs and CRUs” on page 52 • “Miscellaneous parts” on page 57 •...
  • Page 53 CRUs, you can either install the CRU yourself or you can request that a Service Provider install the CRU according to the warranty service for your product. If you intend on installing the CRU, 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.

  • Page 54: Major Frus And Crus

    Major FRUs and CRUs ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 T14s Gen 3 and X13 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 55 Power board Nano-SIM-card tray* I/O bracket Wireless WAN antennas* Thermal fan assembly Trackpad tape Trackpad Lenovo factory recovery USB key* Miscellaneous parts kits (see “Miscellaneous parts” on page 57) Power cord ac power adapter * for selected models Chapter 6 Locations...
  • Page 56 ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 T14s Gen 3 and X13 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 57 Power board Nano-SIM-card tray* I/O bracket Wireless WAN antennas* Thermal fan assembly Trackpad tape Trackpad Lenovo factory recovery USB key* Miscellaneous parts kits (see “Miscellaneous parts” on page 57) Power cord ac power adapter * for selected models Chapter 6 Locations...

  • Page 58: Lcd Frus And Crus

    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 59 Chapter 6 Locations...
  • Page 60 Table 8. LCD FRUs and CRUs FRU description Self-service Optional-service LCD bezel sheet LCD bezel Camera shutter LCD panel Human presence detection module and cable* Mic rubbers Camera and microphone module* Dummy camera rubber Dummy camera board* Camera-and-microphone-module cable* Elastic adhesive tapes LCD cover assembly LCD hinges LCD cable...
  • Page 61 ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 Chapter 6 Locations...
  • Page 62 Table 9. LCD FRUs and CRUs FRU description Self-service Optional-service LCD bezel sheet LCD bezel Camera shutter LCD panel Human presence detection module and cable* Mic rubbers Camera and microphone module* Dummy camera rubber Dummy camera board* Camera-and-microphone-module cable* Elastic adhesive tapes LCD cover assembly LCD hinges LCD cable...

  • Page 63: Miscellaneous Parts

    • 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 48 and “LCD FRUs and CRUs” on page 52.
  • Page 64 System board connectors and cables (for selected models) Table 11. System board connector and cable guide Connector/feature Internal cable required Cable connection Camera connector (internal) camera-and-microphone-module Connect one end to the camera cable and microphone module and the other end to this connector. M.2 Solid-state drive slot (internal) Insert a solid state drive into this slot.

  • Page 65: Looking Up Fru Information

    Keyboard assembly cables The keyboard assembly comes X13 Gen 3 (internal) with the cables. Connect the cables to these connectors. 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 66 T14s Gen 3 and X13 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 67: Chapter 7. Fru Replacement Notices

    • 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. © Copyright Lenovo 2022, 2023...

  • Page 68: Retaining Serial Numbers

    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.

  • Page 69: Retaining The Uuid

    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. 1. Insert the latest version of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer.
  • Page 70 Note: Only the ECA number is stored in the EEPROM. The machine type of the ECA is assumed to be the same as the machine type of the machine that had the ECA applied to it. 1. Insert the latest version of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer.

  • Page 71: Chapter 8. Removing Or Replacing A Fru

    2. Click Power Options, and then click Choose what the power buttons do on the left pane. 3. Click Change settings that are currently unavailable at the top. 4. If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click Yes. © Copyright Lenovo 2022, 2023...

  • Page 72: Removing The Nano-Sim-Card And Nano-Sim-Card Tray

    5. Clear the Turn on fast startup check box, and then click Save changes. To disable the built-in battery: 1. Restart your computer. When the logo screen is displayed, immediately press F1 to enter the UEFI BIOS menu. 2. Select Config ➙ Power. The Power submenu is displayed. 3.
  • Page 73 When installing: Configure the keyboard language in UEFI BIOS: 1. Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. 2. Click Config ➙ Keyboard/Mouse ➙ Keyboard Layout, and then select the keyboard language. Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 74: 1020 Base Cover Assembly

    1020 Base cover assembly Removal steps for ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 Removal steps for ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 T14s Gen 3 and X13 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 75 Applying labels to the base cover assembly Notes: • Depending on the country or region of delivery, the labels might be slightly different from the ones in the following illustration. • The new base cover assembly FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. Apply those labels when you replace the base cover assembly.

  • Page 76: 1030 M.2 Solid-State Drive, Bracket, And Thermal Pad

    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 2280 solid-state drive and its bracket (if any) • Type 1...
  • Page 77 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2.3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) • Type 2 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2.3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 78: 1040 Wireless Wan Card And Wireless Wan Card Bracket(For Selected Models)

    1040 Wireless WAN card and Wireless WAN card bracket(for selected models) For access, remove this FRU: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 68 Removal steps • Type 1 • Type 2 T14s Gen 3 and X13 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 79: 1050 Built-In Battery

    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.
  • Page 80 Removal steps for ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M1.98 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) After the built-in battery is replaced, ensure that apply the rubber to the correct location as shown. When installing: •...

  • Page 81: 1060 I/O Bracket

    Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.98 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: • Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. • Ensure that the base cover assembly is secured in place. Otherwise, the battery connection may fail. 1060 I/O bracket For access, remove this FRU: •...

  • Page 82: 1080 Usb-Card Cable And Usb Card

    When installing: • Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. • Do not press the top of the fan cover and the fan hub. • Before you attach the fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, on the part marked as shown in the following illustrations.
  • Page 83 Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M1.98 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Removal steps for ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 84: 1090 Speaker Assembly

    Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.98 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1090 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 68 Removal steps Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.6 x 2.1 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2)

  • Page 85: 1110 Smart Card Reader-Trackpad-Nfc Cable (For Selected Models)

    Removal steps When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1110 Smart card reader-trackpad-nfc cable (for selected models) For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 68 • “1050 Built-in battery” on page 73 Removal steps When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly.

  • Page 86: 1130 Nfc Card

    Removal steps Table 12. Screw specification Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.6 × 2.1 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (7) Black 0.15 Nm (1.0 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 1130 NFC card For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 87: 1140 Smart Card Reader

    Removal steps 1140 Smart card reader For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 68 • “1050 Built-in battery” on page 73 • “1160 Wireless WAN antennas (for selected models)” on page 83 Removal steps Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 88: 1150 Power Card And Power Button With Or Without Fingerprint Reader

    Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.6 × 2.1 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 0.15 Nm (1.0 kgf-cm) 1150 Power card and power button with or without fingerprint reader For access, remove this FRU: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 68 Removal steps T14s Gen 3 and X13 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 89: 1160 Wireless Wan Antennas (For Selected Models)

    Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.98 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) M2 × 2.3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Attention: When installing: • For models with fingerprint reader, ensure that the acetate tape marked as shown is removed from the fingerprint reader connector before attaching the connector.
  • Page 90 Removal steps for ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M1.6 × 2.6 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. T14s Gen 3 and X13 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 91: 1170 System Board

    Removal steps for ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M1.98 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1170 System board Important notices for handling the system board: When handling the system board, read the following: •...
  • Page 92 For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Removing the nano-SIM-card and nano-SIM-card tray” on page 66 • “1010 Keyboard (for ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 only)” on page 66 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 68 • “1030 M.2 solid-state drive, bracket, and thermal pad” on page 70 •...
  • Page 93 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2.3 mm, flat head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 0.181 Nm M1.98 × 3 mm, flat head, nylon-coated (1) Silver (1.85 kgf-cm) M1.98 × 3 mm, flat head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Configure the keyboard language in UEFI BIOS:...

  • Page 94: 1180 Lcd Unit

    Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 8a 8b 0.181 Nm M1.98 × 3 mm, flat head, nylon-coated (3) Silver (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Configure the keyboard language in UEFI BIOS: 1. Enter the UEFI BIOS menu. 2. Click Config ➙ Keyboard/Mouse ➙ Keyboard Layout, and then select the keyboard language. 1180 LCD unit For access, remove this FRU: •...
  • Page 95 Table 13. Screw specification of ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.294 Nm M 2.5 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) Silver (3.0 kgf-cm) Table 14. Screw specification of ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M 2.5 ×...

  • Page 96: 1190 Keyboard Assembly (For Thinkpad T14S Gen 3) Or Keyboard Bezel Assembly (For Thinkpad X13 Gen 3)

    When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 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. 1190 Keyboard assembly (for ThinkPad T14s Gen 3) or Keyboard bezel assembly (for ThinkPad X13 Gen 3) For access, remove these FRUs:...

  • Page 97: 2020 Camera Shutter

    Removal steps When installing: Ensure that all the latches are attached firmly. Note: After the LCD bezel sheet is removed, it cannot be used anymore. A new LCD bezel sheet is required for replacement. 2020 Camera shutter For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 98: 2030 Lcd Hinges

    Removal steps 2030 LCD hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 68 • “1180 LCD unit” on page 88 • “2010 LCD bezel sheet and LCD bezel” on page 90 Removal steps Table 15.
  • Page 99 Removal steps of LCD panel and elastic adhesive tapes • ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 1. Pull out each tape slowly in the direction as shown until the adhesive tapes are all released from LCD unit. Note: Do not pull the tapes too fast, otherwise, the tapes might snap. 2.
  • Page 100 1. Do one of the following to remove the elastic adhesive tapes depending on the computer model. Pull out each tape slowly in the direction as shown until the adhesive tapes are all released from LCD unit. Note: Do not pull the tapes too fast, otherwise, the tapes might snap. 2.
  • Page 101 1. Peel off the release liners from one side of the new elastic adhesive tapes. Apply the tapes to the correct locations. Peel off the release liners from the other side of the tapes. Ensure that the tapes are applied correctly as shown. 2.
  • Page 102 – Type 1 – Type 2 T14s Gen 3 and X13 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 103: 2050 Lcd Cable

    2. Attach the LCD cable to the LCD panel as shown. Turn over the LCD panel to secure the LCD panel with tapes. Notes: For LCD panel with the factory color calibration feature, do the following to install new color profiles: 1.

  • Page 104: 2060 Human Presence Detection Module And Cable (For Selected Intel Models)

    • ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 2060 Human presence detection module and cable (for selected Intel models) For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 68 • “1180 LCD unit” on page 88 • “2010 LCD bezel sheet and LCD bezel” on page 90 •...

  • Page 105: 2070 Camera-And-Microphone Module And Cable (For Selected Models)

    • ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 2070 Camera-and-microphone module and cable (for selected models) For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 68 • “1180 LCD unit” on page 88 • “2010 LCD bezel sheet and LCD bezel” on page 90 •...
  • Page 106 • ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 Removal steps of camera-and-microphone-module cable • ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 T14s Gen 3 and X13 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 107 – For models without the human presence detection module and cable: – For models with the human presence detection module and cable: Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 108: 2080 Wireless Lan/Wan Antenna Assembly (For Selected Models)

    • ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 Skip if the computer is without human presence detection module and cable. Attention: When installing: • For models with fingerprint reader, ensure that the acetate tape marked as shown is removed from the fingerprint reader connector before attaching the connector. •...
  • Page 109 • “2040 LCD panel and elastic adhesive tapes” on page 92 Note: Use a pry tool or tweezer to release the back antenna adhesive before removing WWAN/WLAN antenna from LCD cover assembly. Removal steps of the wireless LAN/WAN antenna assembly •...
  • Page 110 • ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 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. Antenna locations Antenna locations on LCD cover assembly T14s Gen 3 and X13 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 111 • Type 1 • Type 2 Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 112: 2090 Lcd Cover Assembly

    Antenna locations on keyboard bezel assembly Wireless LAN auxiliary antenna (black) Wireless LAN main antenna (gray) Wireless WAN main antenna (orange, for selected models) Wireless WAN auxiliary antenna (blue, for selected models) Wireless WAN MIMO 2 antenna (black and gray, for selected models) Wireless WAN MIMO 1 antenna (white and gray, for selected models) 2090 LCD cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order:...

  • Page 113: 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 114 Trademarks LENOVO, LENOVO logo, THINKPAD, THINKPAD logo, and TRACKPOINT are trademarks of Lenovo. Intel Optane and Thunderbolt are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 115: 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 2022, 2023...
  • Page 116 T14s Gen 3 and X13 Gen 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 118 Part Number: SP41G21681 Printed in China (1P) P/N: SP41G21681 *1PSP41G21681*...

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