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  • Page 1 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 3 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 4 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009. All rights reserved. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Safety information ..1 Undetermined problems . . 46 General safety . Electrical safety ThinkPad X301 ... 47 Safety inspection guide . Specifications . . 47 Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic Status indicators .
  • Page 6 Common service tools . 141 Trademarks . . 144 Notices ....143 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    ThinkPad products. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to read all the information under “Safety information” on page 1 and “Important service information” on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009...
  • Page 8 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    “Safety inspection guide” on page 5 v “Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge” on page 6 v “Grounding requirements” on page 6 v “Safety notices: multilingual translations” on page 7 v “Laser compliance statement” on page 14 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009...

  • Page 10: General Safety

    Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer. v Fan louvers on the machine help to prevent overheating of internal components. Do not obstruct fan louvers or cover them with labels or stickers. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 11: Electrical Safety

    Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment. 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.
  • Page 12 This practice ensures correct grounding of the units. v If an electrical accident occurs: – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. – Send another person to get medical aid. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 13: Safety Inspection Guide

    Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to protect users and service personnel from injury. This guide addresses only those items.

  • Page 14: Handling Devices That Are Sensitive To Electrostatic Discharge

    – 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. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 15: Safety Notices: Multilingual Translations

    Safety notices: multilingual translations The safety notices in this section are provided in English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. Safety notice 1 Before the computer is powered on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and are not left loose inside the computer.
  • Page 16 Deséchelas tal como dispone la normativa local. Utilice sólo baterías que se encuentren en la lista de piezas. La utilización de una batería no apropiada puede provocar la ignición o explosión de la misma. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 17 Safety notice 3 DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel. Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery pack as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack.
  • Page 18 No la recargue, ni quite el conector polarizado, ni la desmonte, ni caliente por encima de los 100°C (212°F), ni la incinere ni exponga el contenido de sus celdas al agua. Deséchela tal como dispone la normativa local. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 19 Safety notice 5 If the LCD breaks and the fluid from inside the LCD gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical care if any symptoms from the fluid are present after washing.
  • Page 20 Aunque las baterías principales tienen un voltaje bajo, una batería cortocircuitada o con contacto a tierra puede producir la corriente suficiente como para quemar material combustible o provocar quemaduras en el personal. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 21 Safety notice 8 DANGER Before removing any FRU, power off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Avant de retirer une unité remplaçable en clientèle, mettez le système hors tension, débranchez tous les cordons d’alimentation des socles de prise de courant, retirez la batterie et déconnectez tous les cordons d’interface.

  • Page 22: Laser Compliance Statement

    Opening the CD-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive, or any other optical storage device could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside those drives. Do not open. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 23 A CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or any other storage device installed may contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following: DANGER Emits visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
  • Page 24 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 25: Important Service Information

    “Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs” on page 21 Important: BIOS and device driver fixes are customer-installable. The BIOS and device drivers are posted on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that show the FRU removals or ®...

  • Page 26: Strategy For Replacing A Hard Disk Drive

    Whatever causes the first error code may also cause false error codes. If no error code is displayed, see whether the error symptom is listed in the Symptom-to-FRU Index for the computer you are servicing. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 27: Strategy For Replacing Frus For Cto, Cmv, And Gav

    MT and 3-digit model, where model = “CTO” (Example: 1829-CTO). Custom Model Variant (CMV) This is a unique configuration that has been negotiated between IBM or Lenovo and the customer. A unique 4-digit MT and 3-digit model is provided to the customer to place orders (Example: 1829-W15).
  • Page 28 (this is the same record found in PEW). v eSupport can be accessed at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP.

  • Page 29: Important Information About Replacing Rohs Compliant Frus

    FRU part numbers. Lenovo plans to transition to RoHS compliance well before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to support Lenovo’s requirements and schedule in the EU. Products sold in 2005 and 2006, will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs.
  • Page 30 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 31: General Checkout

    “What to do first” on page 24 v “Checkout guide” on page 25 – “Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS” on page 26 – “Lenovo System Toolbox” on page 28 – “PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery” on page 28 v “Power system checkout” on page 29 The descriptions in this chapter apply to any ThinkPad model that supports the ®...

  • Page 32: What To Do First

    The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts might be a symptom of unauthorized service or modification. v If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it may have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 33: Checkout Guide

    Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only ThinkPad products. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to false indications of errors and invalid system responses.

  • Page 34: Diagnostics Using Pc-Doctor For Dos

    PC-Doctor.) You can detect errors by running the diagnostics test included in PC-Doctor. This section is an overview of the procedure. For details that depend on model-unique functions, refer to “ThinkPad X301” on page 47. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/...
  • Page 35 Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean the formal support device list. Some unsupported device names may appear in the PC-Doctor menu. Diagnostics Interactive Tests Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help Run Normal Test Run Quick Test CPU/Coprocessor Systemboard Video Adapter Serial Ports Fixed Disks Diskette Drives Other Devices...

  • Page 36: Lenovo System Toolbox

    System Health, System Security, and Diagnostics and Tools. To run Lenovo System Toolbox, click Start --> All Programs --> Lenovo Service --> Lenovo System Toolbox. Follow the instructions on the screen. Lenovo System Toolbox also has problem determination aids that determine software and usage problems.

  • Page 37: Power System Checkout

    4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: v Replace the system board. v If the problem persists, go to “ThinkPad X301” on page 47. Note: Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. General checkout...

  • Page 38: Checking Operational Charging

    4. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 5 and 7. The resistance must be 4 to 30 K . If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 39: Checking The Backup Battery

    Checking the backup battery Do the following: 1. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the battery pack (see “1010 Battery pack” on page 61). 4. Remove the backup battery (see “1080 Backup battery” on page 77). 5.
  • Page 40 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 41: Related Service Information

    Service Web site: When the latest maintenance diskette and the system program service diskette become available, they will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of a failure, no Product Recovery program is on the new drive.

  • Page 42: Passwords

    If it has, it can be used for access to the hard disk drive. If no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to recover data from the hard disk drive.

  • Page 43: How To Remove The Power-On Password

    Attention: If User only mode is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the hard disk drive.
  • Page 44 7. Type the current master HDP in the Enter Current Password field. then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 8. Press F10. 9. Select Yes in the Setup Configuration window. Both user HDP and master HDP will have been removed. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 45: Power Management

    Power management To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, standby, and hibernation. Screen blank mode If the time set on the “Turn off monitor” timer in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off. ®...

  • Page 46: Hibernation Mode

    When the power is turned on, the computer returns from hibernation mode and resumes operation. The hibernation file in the boot record on the hard disk drive is read, and system status is restored from the hard disk drive. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 47: Symptom-To-Fru Index

    Symptom-to-FRU index This section contains following information: v “Numeric error codes” v “Error messages” on page 43 v “Beep symptoms” on page 44 v “No-beep symptoms” on page 44 v “LCD-related symptoms” on page 45 v “Intermittent problems” on page 46 v “Undetermined problems”...
  • Page 48 1. Charge the backup battery for more System battery error—System battery is than 8 hours by connecting the ac dead. adapter. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 49 Table 1. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0251 1. Charge the backup battery for more System CMOS checksum bad— Default than 8 hours by connecting the ac configuration used. adapter. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date.
  • Page 50 Warning: Your internal hard disk drive customer: If in the primary bay the customer (HDD) may not function correctly on this is using a non-IBM or non-Lenovo hard disk system. Ensure that your HDD is supported drive (HDD), or an old generation IBM...

  • Page 51: Error Messages

    Error messages Table 2. Error messages Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence Device address conflict. 1. Load “Setup Defaults” in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. System board. Allocation error for device. 1. Load “Setup Defaults” in the BIOS Setup Utility.

  • Page 52: Beep Symptoms

    The power-on password prompt appears. A power-on password or a supervisor password is set. Type the password and press Enter. The hard-disk password prompt appears. A hard-disk password is set. Type the password and press Enter. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 53: Lcd-Related Symptoms

    QXGA Notes: v Lenovo will not provide replacement if the LCD is within specification as we cannot guarantee that any replacement LCD will have zero pixel defects. v A bright dot means a pixel is always on (white or color.) v A dark dot means a pixel is always off (black color.)

  • Page 54: Intermittent Problems

    6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time (do not replace a nondefective FRU): a. System board b. LCD assembly ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 55: Thinkpad X301

    “FRU replacement notices” on page 55 v “Removing and replacing a FRU” on page 59 v “Locations” on page 113 v “Parts list” on page 115 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the ThinkPad X301: Table 7. Specifications Feature Description ®...
  • Page 56 Windows XP Professional ® system v Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) v Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (64 bit) v Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 57: Status Indicators

    Status indicators The system status indicators show the status of the computer, as follows: ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 58 Green: The wireless feature (802.11 standard or 802.11n) is on, and the radio link is ready for use. Blinking green: Data is being transmitted. Caps lock Green: Caps Lock mode is enabled. To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 59: Fru Tests

    2. If the problem does not recur, return the DIMM to its place, remove the other one, and run the test again. 1. Turn on the computer and check the air turbulence at the louver near the PC Card slot. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 60 BIOS Setup Utility. If the Touch Pad is disabled, select Automatic to enable it. If enabling the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following: v Interactive Tests --> Mouse ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 61: Fn Key Combinations

    Note: If you want to use Fn+F5 to enable the feature specified in 802.11 standard , the following device drivers must be installed on the computer beforehand: v ThinkPad Power Management driver v OnScreen Display Utility v Wireless device drivers Fn+F6 Reserved. ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 62 These key combinations work with Windows Windows Media Player. Fn+down arrow key works for the Play or Pause button, Fn+up arrow key for the Stop button, Fn+right arrow key for the Next Track button, and Fn+left arrow key for the Previous Track button. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 63: Fru Replacement Notices

    Never use a screw that you removed. Use a new one. Make sure that all of the screws are tightened firmly. v Ensure torque screw drivers are calibrated correctly following country specifications. ThinkPad X301...

  • Page 64: Retaining Serial Numbers

    EEPROM of your system board. The algorithm that generates the number is designed to provide unique IDs until the year A.D. 3400. No two computers in the world have the same number. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 65 1. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later, and restart the computer. 2. From the main menu, select 4. Assign UUID. A new UUID is created and written. If a valid UUID already exists, it is not overwritten. ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 66 If the system board is being replaced, try to read the ECA information from the old system board and transfer the information to the new system. If the system board is inoperable, this will not be possible. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 67: Removing And Replacing A Fru

    Attention: The system board is sensitive to, and can be damaged by, electrostatic discharge. Before touching it, establish personal grounding by touching a ground point with one hand or by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). ThinkPad X301...

  • Page 68: Before Servicing Thinkpad X301

    Before servicing ThinkPad X301 Removing the SIM card: Some models of the ThinkPad X301 you are servicing might have the SIM card that the customer has been installed. If the computer you are servicing has the SIM card, remove it before you start the servicing.

  • Page 69: 1010 Battery Pack

    Note: Large battery used in some models only has one battery latch. When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of the slot. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the locked position. ThinkPad X301...

  • Page 70: 1020 Optical Drive Or Second Battery Or Travel Cover

    Table 12. Removal steps of optical drive or second battery or travel cover Note: For models with the travel cover, skip step 1 . Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 71: 1030 Solid State Drive (Ssd) Or Hard Disk Drive (Hdd)

    Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is in suspend mode. Table 13. Removal steps of SSD or HDD Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Hard disk drive screw, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 72 Table 13. Removal steps of SSD or HDD (continued) When installing: Make sure that the SSD connector or HDD connector is attached firmly. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 73: 1040 Dimm

    For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 61 v “1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover” on page 62 Table 14. Removal steps of DIMM Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 74 When installing: Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the socket. Press the DIMM firmly, and pivot it until it snaps into the place. Make sure that it is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 75: 1050 Pci Express Mini Card For Wireless Lan

    “1010 Battery pack” on page 61 v “1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover” on page 62 Table 15. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. ThinkPad X301...

  • Page 76: Step Screw (Quantity)

    Note: Some models might have only two antenna cables in step 3 . Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 77 In models with wireless LAN card that has three antenna connectors, plug the gray cable (MAIN) into the jack labeled TR1, the white cable (3rd) into jack labeled R0 or TR3, and the black cable (AUX) into jack labeled TR2 on the card. ThinkPad X301...

  • Page 78: 1060 Wireless Usb Adapter Or Intel Turbo Memory Minicard

    “1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover” on page 62 Table 16. Removal steps of wireless USB adapter or Intel Turbo Memory Minicard Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 79 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard, skip step 3 . Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque For Japan M2 × 3 mm, tamper proof (2) Black 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Other than Japan M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 80 Table 16. Removal steps of wireless USB adapter or Intel Turbo Memory Minicard (continued) ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 81: 1070 Keyboard

    1a should have been removed when you removed the travel cover. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 82 Table 17. Removal steps of keyboard (continued) Lift the keyboard a little in the direction shown by arrow 4 , and then detach the connector 5 . ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 83 When installing the keyboard, do as follows: Table 18. Installation of the keyboard 1. Attach the keyboard connector. 2. Attach the keyboard so that the keyboard edges a are under the frame as shown in this figure. ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 84 3. To make sure that the front side of the keyboard is housed firmly, gently press the keys with your thumbs and try to slide the keyboard toward you. 4. Secure the keyboard by tightening the screws from the bottom side of the computer. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 85: 1080 Backup Battery

    “1010 Battery pack” on page 61 v “1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover” on page 62 v “1070 Keyboard” on page 73 Table 19. Removal steps of backup battery When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. ThinkPad X301...

  • Page 86: 1090 Pci Express Mini Card For Wireless Wan

    (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in direction of the arrow. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 87 Table 20. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (continued) Note: Plug the red cable into the jack labeled MAIN on the card, and the blue cable into the jack labeled AUX. ThinkPad X301...

  • Page 88: 1100 Palm Rest Or Palm Rest With Fingerprint Reader

    (1.7 kgfcm) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) M2 × 4 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) M2, shoulder, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 89 Table 21. Removal steps of palm rest (continued) ThinkPad X301...

  • Page 90: 1110 Bluetooth Daughter Card (Bdc-2)

    “1100 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader” on page 80 Table 22. Removal steps of BDC-2 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that connector is attached firmly. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 91: 1120 Keyboard Bezel

    “1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN” on page 78 v “1100 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader” on page 80 Table 23. Removal steps of keyboard bezel Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (5) Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 92 Table 23. Removal steps of keyboard bezel (continued) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) M2 × 4 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 93 Table 23. Removal steps of keyboard bezel (continued) Note: Before step 8 , pull the cables out from the cable guide hole of the keyboard bezel as shown in a in this figure. ThinkPad X301...

  • Page 94: 1130 Audio Fpc And Audio Sub Card

    Table 24. Removal steps of audio FPC and audio sub card Note: Step from 1 to 4 are for the audio FPC, and step 5 to 7 are for the audio sub card. When installing: Make sure that the connectors are attached firmly. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 95: Color Torque Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 Kgfcm)

    Table 24. Removal steps of audio FPC and audio sub card (continued) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 4 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. ThinkPad X301...

  • Page 96: 1140 Speaker Assembly

    Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 4 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the speaker connector is attached firmly, and the cables are routed as in this figure. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 97: 1150 Lcd Assembly

    Table 26. Removal steps of LCD assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 98 Table 26. Removal steps of LCD assembly (continued) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 99 1. When you route the cables, make sure that they are not subjected to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken. 2. Make sure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. ThinkPad X301...

  • Page 100: 1160 Vga Cable And Dc-In Connector

    Table 27. Removal steps of VGA cable and DC-in connector Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the connectors are attached firmly. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 101 Table 27. Removal steps of VGA cable and DC-in connector (continued) In step 6 , detach the DC-in connector from the I/O bracket ( a ), then detach the VGA cable from the bracket 7 . ThinkPad X301...

  • Page 102: 1170 System Board, Fan, And Base Cover Assembly

    “1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN” on page 78 v “1100 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader” on page 80 v “1120 Keyboard bezel” on page 83 v “1150 LCD assembly” on page 89 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 103 Following components soldered on the top side of the system board are extremely sensitive. When you service the system board, avoid any kind of rough handling. ™ Accelerometer chip for the HDD Active Protection System ICH (I/O Controller Hub) GMCH (Integrated video chip) ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 104 M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) In step 3 , remove the system board and fan assembly together from the base cover assembly. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 105 M2 × 4 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Turn the system board over, and then disconnect the fan assembly from the system board. When installing: Make sure that the fan connector is attached to the system board firmly. ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 106 0.2 grams, on the part marked a as in the following figure. Either too much or too less application of grease can cause a thermal problem due to imperfect contact with a component. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 107 For some models, you also need to apply one or two FCC labels. Check the old base cover; if it has one or two FCC labels, find duplicates of them in the label kit and apply them to the new base cover. For the location of each label, refer the following figure: ThinkPad X301...

  • Page 108: 2010 Lcd Bezel Assembly

    Table 30. Removal steps of LCD bezel assembly Step Screw cap Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 4 mm, small-head, Black 0.167 Nm nylon-coated (2) (1.7 kgfcm) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, Silver 0.167 Nm nylon-coated (4) (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 109: 2020 Lcd Panel And Lcd Cable

    DO NOT hold the panel with one hand or hold the top and bottom edges of the panel. v DO NOT touch or apply any kind of pressure to the S-driver ( a ) and the print circuit board ( b ). ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 110 When installing: When attaching the LCD panel to the cover, press the left and right edges covered with metal gently with your fingers. DO NOT press the surface of the panel or apply any excessive force to the panel. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 111 Table 31. Removal steps of LCD panel and LCD cable (continued) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 112 Table 31. Removal steps of LCD panel and LCD cable (continued) Cable routing: When you install the LCD cable, route the cable as shown in this figure. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 113: 2030 Integrated Camera

    “1120 Keyboard bezel” on page 83 v “1150 LCD assembly” on page 89 v “2010 LCD bezel assembly” on page 100 v “2020 LCD panel and LCD cable” on page 101 Table 32. Removal steps of camera module ThinkPad X301...

  • Page 114: 2040 Antenna Assembly

    When installing: As you route the cables, make sure that they are not subjected to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 115 Table 33. Removal steps of antenna assembly (continued) ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 116 Table 33. Removal steps of antenna assembly (continued) Cable routing: When you install the antenna assembly, route the cables as shown in this figure. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 117: 2050 Hinge L And Hinge R

    Table 34. Removal steps of hinge L and hinge R Step Screw cap Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, small-head, Silver 0.167 Nm nylon-coated (2) (1.7 kgfcm) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, — Silver 0.167 Nm nylon-coated (2) (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 118 Table 34. Removal steps of hinge L and hinge R (continued) ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 119: 2060 Led Sub Card, Led Cable And Lcd Cover Assembly

    “2030 Integrated camera” on page 105 v “2040 Antenna assembly” on page 106 v “2050 Hinge L and hinge R” on page 109 Table 35. Removal steps of LED sub card, LED cable, and LCD cover assembly ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 120 Table 35. Removal steps of LED sub card, LED cable, and LCD cover assembly (continued) Cable routing: When you install the microphone module, route the cable as shown in this figure. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 121: Locations

    Note: For the description of each indicator, see “Status indicators” on page Power switch Security keyhole Optical drive or second battery or travel cover Stereo speakers Fingerprint reader (for some models) TrackPoint pointing stick TrackPoint buttons Touch pad buttons Touch pad UltraNav Volume control buttons ThinkVantage button Built-in microphone ThinkPad X301...

  • Page 122: Rear View

    USB connector External monitor connector AC power connector Bottom view Expansion slot (DIMM, wireless USB card, and PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN) Battery pack latch Battery pack Battery pack release lever LCD cover latch ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 123: Parts List

    Once the access panel is removed, the specific CRU is visible. v A RoHS compliant FRU is identified by an R. An N in the RoHS ID column means the part is not a RoHS compliant FRU. v FRUs marked with OP are available as options. ThinkPad X301...

  • Page 124: Overall

    Overall ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 125 LAx, LBx, LCx, LDx, LEx, LFx, P1x, P2x, P3x, P4x, P5x, P6x, P7x, P8x, T1x, T2x, T3x, T4x, T5x, T6x, T7x, T8x, T9x, TAx, TCx, TDx, TEx, TFx, TGx, THx, TJx, TKx, TLx, TMx, TRx, TSx v 2777-CTO v 2778-CTO v 2779-CTO v 4057-CTO v 4182-CTO ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 126 4057-CTO, 17x, 18x, 19x, 51x, E1x, LDx v 4182-CTO, 31x, 33x, 34x, 36x, H1x, H2x, H3x, L1x, L2x, L3x, L4x, L5x, L6x, L7x, L8x, L9x, LAx, LBx, P1x, P2x, P3x, P4x, P5x, P6x, P7x ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 127 N1x, N4x, N5x, N6x, P4x, P5x, P6x, P7x, P8x, P9x, TDx, TEx, TGx, THx, TJx, TKx, TLx, TMx, TRx, TSx v 2777-CTO, L1x, L2x, T1x,, T3x v 2778-CTO v 2779-CTO v 4057-CTO, 17x, 18x, 19x, LDx, N1x, N2x. N3x v 4182-CTO, 33x, 34x, H1x, H2x ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 128 2774-CTO, HBx, HCx v 2776-CTO v 2777-CTO v 2778-CTO v 2779-CTO v 4057-CTO v 4182-CTO Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150 43Y6539 v 2774-CTO v 2776-CTO v 2777-CTO v 2778-CTO v 2779-CTO v 4057-CTO v 4182-CTO ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 129 4182-CTO, 31x, 33x, 34x, H1x, H2x, H3x Intel Turbo Memory Minicard, 4 GB (half size) 43Y6525 v 2774-CTO, 46x, 49x, 4Ax, 4Wx v 2776-CTO v 2777-CTO v 2778-CTO v 2779-CTO v 4057-CTO v 4182-CTO VGA cable 43Y9812 DC-in cable 44C4045 ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 130 H2x, H4x, H6x, L1x, L2x, L6x, L7x, L9x, P1x, P4x, PDx, PFx v 2776-CTO, T1x, T3x v 2777-CTO, L1x, P1x, P4x, T4x, T6x, THx, TKx v 2778-CTO v 2779-CTO v 4057-CTO v 4182-CTO, 33x, 34x, H1x, L1x, L6x, P1x, P4x ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 131 Base cover assembly for 2774 45N3057 Base cover assembly for 2776 45N3058 Base cover assembly for 2777 45N3059 Base cover assembly for 2778 45N3060 Base cover assembly for 2779 45N3061 Base cover assembly for 4057 45N3062 Base cover assembly for 4182 45N3231 ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 132 4182-CTO, L6x, L7x, L8x, L9x, LAx, LBx, P4x, P5x, P6x, P7x SATA solid state drive assembly, 160 GB 41W0522 v 2774-CTO, 4Bx v 2776-CTO, 28x v 2777-CTO, 13x v 2778-CTO v 2779-CTO v 4057-CTO v 4182-CTO, 36x ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 133 P5x, P6x, P7x, T1x, T3x, T4x, T5x, THx, TJx v 2778-CTO v 2779-CTO v 4057-CTO, 17x, 19x, LDx, N2x, N3x v 4182-CTO, 31x, 32x, 33x, 34x, H1x, H2x, H3x, L1x, L2x, P1x, P2x, P3x, P4x, P5x, P6x, P7x ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 134 2777-CTO, 1xx, Mxx v 2778-CTO v 2779-CTO v 4057-CTO, 5xx v 4182-CTO, 3xx Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 129.) TrackPoint stick caps 91P9642 — Thermal grease 91P8835 — AC adapter (see “AC adapters” on page 132.) ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 135: Lcd Frus

    LCD FRUs ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 136 4182-CTO, 31x, 32x, 34x, 36x, H2x, H3x, L1x, L2x, L3x, L4x, L5x, L6x, L7x, L8x, L9x, LAx, LBx, P1x, P2x, P3x, P4x, P5x, P6x, P7x Hinge L 42X5135 LED cable 43Y9802 LED sub card 43Y9172 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 137: Keyboard

    42T3628 Norwegian 42T3608 Polish 42T3618 Portuguese 42T3614 Russian 42T3616 Slovak 42T3624 Slovenian 42T3623 Spanish 42T3611 Swiss 42T3613 Thai 42T3629 Traditional Chinese 42T3626 Turkish 42T3619 U.K. English 42T3604 U.S. English 42T3600 U.S. English (International, with a Euro symbol) 42T3630 ThinkPad X301...

  • Page 138: Miscellaneous Parts

    HDD rubber rail (front) v HDD guide (rear) v HDD rubber rail (rear) v LCD latch rubber v Pad, battery v Sponge (large) v Sponge (small) v Cap for Mg v Screw M2 × 3 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 139 Mini Card stud, system board v Stud, system board v Insulation (top) v Insulation, black (battery) v Insulation, black (coil) v Insulation, black (SIM) v SIM card bracket v Eject sheet v USB gascket v Spacer 2.0 ThinkPad X301...

  • Page 140: Ac Adapters

    3-pin (65W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxA, xxB, xxC, xxG, 92P1212 xxH, xxK, xxM, xxT, xxV) OP 3-pin (65W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxA, xxB, xxC, xxG, 92P1157 xxH, xxK, xxM, xxT, xxV) OP ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 141: Power Cords

    -CTO, xxG Korea 42T5077 42T5162 v models -CTO, xxK Switzerland 42T5044 42T5129 v models -CTO, xxG Taiwan 42T5071 42T5156 v models -CTO, xxV U.K., China (Hong Kong S.A.R.) 42T5035 42T5120 v models -CTO, xxB, xxG, xxH ThinkPad X301...

  • Page 142: Recovery Discs

    Italian 58Y1569 Japanese 58Y1570 Korean 58Y1571 Norwegian 58Y1573 Polish 58Y1574 Russian 58Y1577 Russian (English-enabled) 58Y1576 Simplified Chinese 58Y1558 Slovenian 58Y1578 Spanish 58Y1579 Swedish 58Y1580 Traditional Chinese 58Y1559 Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong S.A.R.) 58Y1567 Turkish 58Y1581 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 143 2778-CTO v 2779-CTO v 4057-CTO v 4182-CTO, 33x Table 44. Parts list—Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) DVDs Language RoHS English 58Y1807 Japanese 58Y1805 Korean 58Y1806 Simplified Chinese 58Y1802 Traditional Chinese 58Y1803 Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong S.A.R.) 58Y1804 ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 144 English, Finnish, and Swedish (in Sweden) 58Y1794 French 58Y1775 German 58Y1776 Hebrew 58Y1777 Italian 58Y1779 Japanese 58Y1780 Korean 58Y1781 Norwegian 58Y1783 Russian 58Y1787 Russian (English-enabled) 58Y1785 Simplified Chinese 58Y1771 Spanish 58Y1789 Traditional Chinese 58Y1772 Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong S.A.R.) 58Y1778 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 145 TBX, TCx, TDx, TEx, THx, TJx, TKx, TLx, TMx, TNx, TPx, TRx v 2778-CTO v 2779-CTO v 4057-CTO, 17x, 18x, 19x, 51x, 52x, N1x, N3x v 4182-CTO, 31x, 32x, 36x, H1x, H2x, H3x, L1x, L2x, L3x, L4x, L5x, L6x, L7x, L8x, L9x, LAx, LBx ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 146 Norwegian 58Y1682 Polish 58Y1683 Portuguese 58Y1684 Romanian 58Y1686 Russian 58Y1687 Russian (English-enabled) 58Y1685 Serbian-Latin 58Y1691 Simplified Chinese 58Y1669 Slovak 58Y1688 Slovenian 58Y1689 Spanish 58Y1690 Traditional Chinese 58Y1670 Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong S.A.R.) 58Y1677 Turkish 58Y1692 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 147 2774-CTO, 48x v 2776-CTO v 2777-CTO v 2778-CTO v 2779-CTO v 4057-CTO, E1x v 4182-CTO Table 47. Parts list—Windows Vista Business (64 bit) DVDs Language RoHS English 58Y1761 English (modem-disabled) 58Y1760 German 58Y1758 Japanese 58Y1759 ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 148 58Y1813 Hebrew 58Y1815 Hungarian 58Y1817 Italian 58Y1818 Norwegian 58Y1819 Polish 58Y1820 Romanian 58Y1821 Serbian-Latin 58Y1825 Simplified Chinese 58Y1808 Slovak 58Y1822 Slovenian 58Y1823 Spanish 58Y1824 Traditional Chinese 58Y1809 Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong S.A.R.) 58Y1816 Turkish 58Y1826 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 149: Common Service Tools

    USB floppy diskette drive for maintenance diskette 05K9283 USB floppy diskette drive tool kit 27L3452 Test card for integrated Smart Card 42W7820 ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later — Note: Download the file from the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ ThinkPad X301...
  • Page 150 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 151 Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.
  • Page 152 Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries or both: Active Protection System ®...
  • Page 154 Part Number: 43Y9441_02 (1P) P/N: 43Y9441_02...

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