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Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Tablet Manual

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  • Page 1 Hardware Maintenance Manual ThinkPad X230 Tablet and X230i Tablet...
  • Page 2 Appendix A “Notices” on page 109. Third Edition (March 2013) © Copyright Lenovo 2012, 2013. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Checkout guide ....LCD FRUs and CRUs ..Lenovo Solution Center ..Miscellaneous kits and other FRUs ..
  • Page 4 1030 Hard disk drive or solid-state drive ..1150 ExpressCard slot assembly, thermal fan assembly, and system board ..1040 Memory module ... . 2010 Button bezel and fingerprint reader .

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    This manual contains service and reference information for the following ThinkPad products. ThinkPad X230 Tablet and X230i Tablet Machine types (MT) 3434, 3435, 3436, 3437, 3438, 3441, and 3442 Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems.
  • Page 6 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 2012, 2013...
  • 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.

  • 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: http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup. c. Insulation must not be frayed or worn. 4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries.

  • Page 10: Grounding Requirements

    When handling ESD-sensitive parts: • Keep the parts in protective packages until they are inserted into the product. • Avoid contact with other people. • Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on your body. • Prevent the part from touching your clothing. Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when you are wearing a wrist strap.
  • Page 11 Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel and cadmium. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery.
  • Page 12 Unless hot swap is allowed for the FRU being replaced, do as follows before removing it: power off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and disconnect any interconnecting cables. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 13 PERIGO Antes de ligar o computador após a substituição da FRU, certifique-se de que todos os parafusos, molas e outras peças pequenas estejam no lugar e não estejam soltos dentro do computador. Verifique isso sacudindo o computador e procurando ouvir sons de peças soltas. Peças metálicas ou lascas de metal podem causar curto-circuito.
  • Page 14 A bateria de lítio pode causar incêndio, explosão ou graves queimaduras. Não a recarregue, remova seu conector polarizado, desmonte-a, aqueça-a acima de 100°C (212°F), incinere-a, ou exponha o conteúdo de sua célula à água. Descarte a bateria conforme requerido pelas leis ou regulamentos locais. Use somente a bateria nas partes listadas apropriadas.
  • Page 15 Certaines batteries de secours contiennent du nickel et du cadmium. Ne les démontez pas, ne les rechargez pas, ne les exposez ni au feu ni à l'eau. Ne les mettez pas en court-circuit. Pour les mettre au rebut, conformez-vous à la réglementation en vigueur. Lorsque vous remplacez la pile de sauvegarde ou celle de l'horloge temps réel, veillez à...
  • Page 16 DANGER Si le remplacement à chaud n'est pas autorisé pour l'unité remplaçable sur site que vous remplacez, procédez comme suit avant de retirer l'unité : mettez l'ordinateur hors tension, débranchez tous les cordons d'alimentation des prises de courant, retirez le bloc de batterie et déconnectez tous les câbles d'interconnexion.
  • Page 17 Die Leuchtstoffröhre im LCD-Bildschirm enthält Quecksilber. Bei der Entsorgung die örtlichen Bestimmungen für Sondermüll beachten. Der LCD-Bildschirm besteht aus Glas und kann zerbrechen, wenn er unsachgemäß behandelt wird oder der Computer auf den Boden fällt. Wenn der Bildschirm beschädigt ist und die darin befindliche Flüssigkeit in Kontakt mit Haut und Augen gerät, sollten die betroffenen Stellen mindestens 15 Minuten mit Wasser abgespült und bei Beschwerden anschließend ein Arzt aufgesucht werden.
  • Page 18 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 20 Antes de encender el sistema despues de sustituir una FRU, compruebe que todos los tornillos, muelles y demás piezas pequeñas se encuentran en su sitio y no se encuentran sueltas dentro del sistema. Compruébelo agitando el sistema y escuchando los posibles ruidos que provocarían. Las piezas metálicas pueden causar cortocircuitos eléctricos.
  • Page 21 Las baterías contienen pequeñas cantidades de níquel. No las desmonte, ni recargue, ni las eche al fuego o al agua ni las cortocircuite. Deséchelas tal como dispone la normativa local. Utilice sólo baterías que se encuentren en la lista de piezas al sustituir la batería. La utilización de una batería no apropiada puede provocar la ignición o explosión de la misma.
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  • Page 23: Chapter 2. Important Service Information

    After a system board is replaced, ensure that the latest UEFI BIOS is loaded to the system board before you complete the service action. To download software fixes, drivers, and UEFI BIOS, go to http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkPadDrivers and follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 24: Strategy For Replacing A Hard Disk Drive, A Solid-State Drive, Or An Msata Solid-State Drive

    Attention: Ensure that you partition the mSATA solid-state drive after installing it on the computer you are servicing. Otherwise, the mSATA solid-state drive will not function correctly. For instructions on how to partition an mSATA solid-state drive, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/msata-fru. Important notice for replacing a system board Some components mounted on a system board are very sensitive.

  • Page 25: Strategy For Replacing Frus For Cto, Cmv, And Gav

    Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) This provides the ability for a customer to configure a Lenovo solution from an eSite, 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-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = “CTO”...
  • Page 26 4. Click Products and Parts Detail. 5. On the PRODUCT AND PARTS DETAIL page, click the Parts Detail tab to view the FRU list. Note: The FRU list is a general list of components and does not contain specific model information. Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3. General Checkout

    This chapter presents following information: • “What to do first” on page 21 • “Checkout guide” on page 22 – “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 22 – “Quick test programs” on page 22 – “UEFI diagnostic program” on page 23 –...

  • Page 28: Checkout Guide

    The Lenovo Solution Center program is available for download at http://www.lenovo.com/diags. To run the Lenovo Solution Center program, go to Control Panel and click System and Security ➙ Lenovo - System Health and Diagnostics, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 29: Uefi Diagnostic Program

    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 To download and install a quick test program, go to http://www.lenovo.com/diags and follow the instructions on the Web site. To run a test using a quick test program, do the following: 1.

  • Page 30: Power System Checkout

    1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/diags. 2. Click Lenovo Bootable Diagnostics. 3. Follow the instructions on the Web site to create a bootable diagnostic medium on a USB device or CD. To use the diagnostic medium you have created, do one of the following: •...

  • Page 31: Checking Operational Charging

    To check for detailed battery status information, do the following: • For Windows 7: Open the Power Manager program and click the Battery tab. • For Windows 8: Open the Lenovo Support program and click Battery Health, or open the Lenovo Settings program and click Power.

  • Page 32: Checking The Backup Battery

    Terminal Voltage (V dc) + 0 to + 16.8 Ground (-) 3. Measure the resistance between battery terminal 5 and 7 (-). The resistance should be 4 to 30 KΩ. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. 4.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4. 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/support. Restoring the factory contents by using the Recovery Disc Set When the main storage drive is replaced because of a failure, no product recovery program ison the new drive.

  • Page 34: Using The Windows Recovery Programs On The Windows 8 Operating System

    9. When the recovery process completes, the Welcome to Microsoft Windows screen is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the Windows setup. 10. After you have completed the Windows setup, you might want to restore the original startup sequence. Start the ThinkPad Setup program and then press F9 to restore the default settings.
  • Page 35 • To perform a complete format, click Fully clean the drive to start the process. The process will take several hours. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to reset your computer to the factory default settings. Using the advanced startup options With the advanced startup options, you can change the firmware settings of the computer, change the startup settings of the Windows operating system, start the computer from an external device, or restore the Windows operating system from a system image.

  • Page 36: Passwords

    PC if you want to reset your computer to the factory default settings. For more information about the recovery solutions provided by the Windows 8 operating system, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/accessories/services/index.html Passwords As many as three passwords might be needed for a ThinkPad notebook computer: the power-on password, the hard disk password, and the supervisor password.

  • Page 37: Power-On Password

    To put the system back to operational status, the only Lenovo and Lenovo-authorized service solution would be to replace the hard disk drive or solid-state drive with a scheduled fee.

  • Page 38: How To Remove The Hard Disk Password

    To put the system back to operational status, the only Lenovo and Lenovo-authorized service solution would be to replace the hard disk drive or solid-state drive with a scheduled fee.

  • Page 39: Hibernation Mode

    • The LCD is powered off. • The hard disk drive is powered off. • The microprocessor stops. To enter sleep mode, press Fn+F4. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into sleep mode automatically: • After a period of inactivity specified in power plan settings •...

  • Page 40: Numeric Error Codes

    • “LCD-related symptoms” on page 40 • “Intermittent problems” on page 41 • “Undetermined problems” on page 41 The symptom-to-FRU index in this section lists symptoms and errors and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first, in boldface type. Note: Do the FRU replacement or other actions in the sequence shown in the column headed “FRU or action, in sequence.”...
  • Page 41 Table 2. Numeric error codes (continued) FRU or action, in sequence Symptom or error 0191 1. Run the ThinkPad Setup program, and then save System Security - Invalid Remote Change requested. current setting by pressing F10. 2. System board. 0192 System board.
  • Page 42 Table 2. Numeric error codes (continued) FRU or action, in sequence Symptom or error 0230 System board. Shadow RAM error - Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. 0231 1. Memory module. System RAM error - System RAM fails at offset nnnn. 2.
  • Page 43 Table 2. Numeric error codes (continued) FRU or action, in sequence Symptom or error 02F7 1. Memory module. Fail-safe timer NMI failed 2. System board. 1801 Shut down the computer and remove it from the Attached docking station is not supported docking station.

  • Page 44: Error Messages

    Inform the following information to the customer: If in the Warning: Your internal hard disk drive (HDD) may not primary bay the customer is using a non-Lenovo hard function correctly on this system. Ensure that your HDD disk drive, which is not supported by this system, with...

  • Page 45: Beep Symptoms

    The battery installed is not supported by this system Replace the battery. and will not charge. Please replace the battery with the correct Lenovo battery for this system. Press the ESC key to continue. Beep symptoms Table 4. Beep symptoms...

  • Page 46: 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 47: Intermittent Problems

    Table 6. LCD-related symptoms (continued) FRU or action, in sequence Symptom or error • LCD screen unreadable. 1. See important note for “LCD-related symptoms.” • Characters missing pixels. 2. Reseat all LCD connectors. • Screen abnormal. 3. LCD assembly. • Wrong color displayed. 4.
  • Page 48 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 49: Chapter 5. Status Indicators

    Chapter 5. Status indicators This chapter presents the system status indicators that show the status of the computer. © Copyright Lenovo 2012, 2013...
  • Page 50 Table 7. Status indicators Indicator Meaning Speaker mute Orange: The speakers are on mute. To mute or unmute the speakers, press the indicator speaker mute button. Microphone mute Orange: The microphones are on mute. By default, when the microphones are on indicator mute, none of the recording devices is available.
  • Page 51 Table 7. Status indicators (continued) Indicator Meaning Quick blinking orange: An error has occurred with the battery. Blinking three times: The ac power adapter is attached to the computer. Off: The battery is detached or the computer is powered off. Note: If the computer is operating on battery power, the battery status indicator does not work while the computer is turned off or is in sleep mode or hibernation mode.
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  • Page 53: Chapter 6. Fn Key Combinations

    • For Windows 7: Opens the Communications settings window, in which you can preview your video image, take a snapshot of your current image, and change the camera and audio settings. • For Windows 8: Starts the Lenovo Settings program, which enables you to change the camera and audio settings.
  • Page 54 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 55: Chapter 7. Locations

    Tablet Digitizer Pen Volume control buttons Hard disk drive or solid-state drive Black button Combo audio jack Status indicators (see Chapter 5 “Status indicators” on page 43) Ethernet connector Tablet buttons Always On USB connector © Copyright Lenovo 2012, 2013...

  • Page 56: Rear View

    Rear view Status indicators (see Chapter 5 “Status DisplayPort connector indicators” on page 43) ExpressCard slot External monitor connector Wireless radio switch USB connector ac power connector USB connector Bottom view Battery pack latches Docking connector Battery pack Memory module slot cover Locating FRUs and CRUs This topic introduces the following service parts: •...
  • Page 57 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 58: Major Frus And Crus

    Major FRUs and CRUs FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU LCD unit Keyboard bezel Tablet Digitizer Pen PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (on some models) mSATA solid-state drive (on some models) PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX Backup battery Bluetooth daughter card Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 59 FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU Battery pack Tablet Digitizer Pen case and switch assembly Base cover assembly Hard disk drive rubber rails or solid-state drive spacers Hard disk drive or solid-state drive Hard disk drive or solid-state drive cover Memory module slot cover Memory module ExpressCard slot...

  • Page 60: Lcd Frus And Crus

    LCD FRUs and CRUs FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU LCD panel LCD icon plate Fingerprint reader Integrated camera LED cable Wireless antenna assembly LCD rear cover assembly Hinge Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 61: Miscellaneous Kits And Other Frus

    FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU LVDS cable LED board Speaker assembly Button bezel Miscellaneous kits and other FRUs Miscellaneous kits FRU description Self-service Optional service System miscellaneous kit Conductive sheets for touch pad Base cover miscellaneous kit DC-in cable bracket Battery latch sponge Battery latch (right) Battery knob (right)

  • Page 62: Looking Up Fru Information

    Other FRUs FRU description Self-service Optional service Ultrabase™ unit ac adapter Power cord Macheen SIM Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup. Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 63: Chapter 8. Fru Replacement Notices

    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 http://www.lenovo.com/support.

  • Page 64: Retaining Serial Numbers

    If you replace the system board, you must restore the serial number of the system unit to its original value. Before replacing the system board, save the original serial number by doing the following: 1. Install the latest version of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer.

  • Page 65: Retaining The Uuid

    When you replace the system board, follow the following steps to create new UUID for the system board if the system board does not have a UUID: 1. Install the latest version of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer.
  • Page 66 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 67: Chapter 9. Removing Or Replacing A Fru

    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 http://www.lenovo.com/support.

  • Page 68: Before Servicing The Computer

    Before servicing the computer Carefully read this topic before servicing the computer. Removing the SIM card Some models you are servicing might have the SIM card that the customer has installed. If the computer you are servicing has the SIM card installed, remove it before you start the servicing. To remove the SIM card, you need to remove the battery pack first.

  • Page 69: 1020 Battery Pack

    The only exception to this is if the battery pack is physically damaged or a customer is reporting a possible safety issue. • If the Lenovo Solution Center program is not installed in the computer, the customer should download this program before a non-physically damaged battery pack is replaced. Note that the replacement of a physically damaged battery pack is not covered by the warranty.
  • Page 70 Attention: • Do not drop the drive or apply any physical shock to it. The hard disk drive or solid-state drive is sensitive to physical shock. Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data. • Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all the information on it if possible. •...

  • Page 71: 1040 Memory Module

    For hard disk drive and rubber rails: For solid-state drive and spacers: When installing: Ensure that the rubber rails or spacers are firmly attached to the hard disk drive or solid-state drive. 1040 Memory module For access, remove this FRU: •...
  • Page 72 Note: Loosen the screws When installing: • If only one memory module is to be installed on the computer you are servicing, it must be installed in SLOT-0 , but not in SLOT-1 • Insert the notched end of the memory module into the slot. Press the memory module firmly, and pivot it until it snaps into place.

  • Page 73: 1050 Hinge Cap

    1050 Hinge cap For access, remove this FRU: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 63 Removal steps of hinge cap Open the LCD unit, and then remove the hinge cap. 1060 Keyboard For access, remove this FRU: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 63 Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
  • Page 74 Removal steps of keyboard Remove the screws Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) (1.85 kgf-cm) Press the keyboard in the direction shown by the arrows to detach the rear edge of the keyboard from the frame.
  • Page 75 When installing: Ensure that the keyboard connector is attached firmly. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 76: 1070 Palm Rest

    When installing: Attach the keyboard so that the hooks on the front edge of the keyboard are under the frame as shown in the following illustration. When the front edge of the keyboard is housed firmly, gently press the keys with your palms to slide the keyboard toward you until it snaps into position. 1070 Palm rest For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
  • Page 77 Removal steps of palm rest Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (5) (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is firmly attached to the system board. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 78: 1080 Backup Battery

    When installing: Press the front edge of the palm rest to fit it into place . Then, press the rear edge of the palm rest until it clicks into place 1080 Backup battery DANGER Use only the authorized battery specified for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode.

  • Page 79: 1090 Pci Express Mini Card For Wireless Lan/Wimax

    • “1020 Battery pack” on page 63 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 67 • “1070 Palm rest” on page 70 Removal steps of backup battery When installing: Ensure that the battery connector is attached firmly. 1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
  • Page 80 Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 81 Unplug the connectors by using the antenna RF connector removal tool or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in the direction shown by the arrow Note: Some models might have three antenna connectors. Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 ×...

  • Page 82: 1100 Pci Express Mini Card For Wireless Wan Or Msata Solid-State Drive

    • For models with a wireless LAN card that has two antenna connectors, plug the gray cable into the connector labeled MAIN or M on the card, and the black cable into the connector labeled AUX or A. If the computer you are servicing has three cables, put the white cable in the cable protection tube.
  • Page 83 Unplug the connectors by using the antenna RF connector removal tool or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in the direction of the arrow Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)
  • Page 84 • Ensure that you partition the mSATA solid-state drive after installing it on the computer you are servicing. Otherwise, the mSATA solid-state drive will not function correctly. For instructions on on how to partition an mSATA solid-state drive, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/msata-fru. Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 85: 1110 Bluetooth Daughter Card

    Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1110 Bluetooth daughter card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 63 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 67 •...

  • Page 86: 1120 Keyboard Bezel

    Removal steps of Bluetooth daughter card Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1120 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 87: Step Screw (Quantity)

    Removal steps of keyboard bezel Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 88: (1.85 Kgf-Cm)

    In step , release the wireless antenna cables from the cable guides. When installing: • Ensure that you route the cables correctly. • 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.

  • Page 89: 1130 Lcd Unit

    Rotate the LCD unit as shown in the following illustration. In step , detach the latches. Then remove the keyboard bezel in the direction shown by the arrow Attention: When you service the keyboard bezel, avoid any kind of rough handling. When installing: Ensure that all the latches are attached firmly.
  • Page 90 Removal steps of LCD unit Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.392 Nm (4 kgf-cm) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.392 Nm M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) (4 kgf-cm) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 91 When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly to the system board. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 92: 1140 Dc-In Connector, Tablet Digitizer Pen Case And Switch Assembly, And Base Cover

    1140 DC-in connector, Tablet Digitizer Pen case and switch assembly, and base cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Tablet Digitizer Pen” on page 62 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 63 • “1030 Hard disk drive or solid-state drive” on page 63 •...
  • Page 93 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.6 × 3 + 4.2A mm, shoulder socket-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 9...
  • Page 94 Disconnect the DC-in connector and the Tablet Digitizer Pen switch connector from the system board. When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly to the system board. Applying labels to the base cover: The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. Apply those labels listed when you replace the base cover.

  • Page 95: 1150 Expresscard Slot Assembly, Thermal Fan Assembly, And System Board

    Information label SIM icon label System label Wireless WAN label Taiwan wireless WAN label COA label Taiwan GEO label China GEO label 1150 ExpressCard slot assembly, thermal fan assembly, and system board Important notices for handling the system board: When handling the system board, bear the following in mind: •...
  • Page 96 • “1070 Palm rest” on page 70 • “1080 Backup battery” on page 72 • “1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX” on page 73 • “1100 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or mSATA solid-state drive” on page 76 •...
  • Page 97 Removal steps of thermal fan assembly Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
  • Page 98 Loosen the screws in ascending alphabetic order as illustrated. When attaching the thermal fan assembly, secure the screws in reverse order. When installing: Before you attach the thermal fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, on the part marked as in the following illustration.

  • Page 99: 2010 Button Bezel And Fingerprint Reader

    2010 Button bezel and fingerprint reader For access, remove this FRU: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 63 Removal steps of button bezel Step Screw cap Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.392 Nm M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3) (4 kgf-cm) M2 ×...
  • Page 100 When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 101: 2020 Led Board

    Removal steps of fingerprint reader Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver (1.85 kgf-cm) 2020 LED board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 63 • “2010 Button bezel and fingerprint reader”...
  • Page 102 Removal steps of LED board When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 103 Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 104: 2030 Lcd Panel

    When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 2030 LCD panel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 63 • “2010 Button bezel and fingerprint reader” on page 93 • “2020 LED board” on page 95 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 105 Removal steps of LCD panel Step Screw cap Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (6) Black 0.392 Nm (4 kgf-cm) — M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
  • Page 106 In step , detach the latches. Then remove the LCD panel. When installing: • Ensure that all the latches are attached firmly. • When attaching the LCD panel, gently press the left and right edges. Do not press the surface of the panel or apply any excessive force to the panel.

  • Page 107: 2040 Integrated Camera

    Turn the LCD panel over, and then remove the LCD connectors. When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 2040 Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 63 • “2010 Button bezel and fingerprint reader” on page 93 •...
  • Page 108 Removal steps of Integrated camera When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 109: 2050 Hinge

    2050 Hinge For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 63 • “1050 Hinge cap” on page 67 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 67 • “1070 Palm rest” on page 70 • “1120 Keyboard bezel” on page 80 •...

  • Page 110: 2060 Speaker Assembly, Built-In Microphones, And Lcd Cables

    2060 Speaker assembly, built-in microphones, and LCD cables For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 63 • “1050 Hinge cap” on page 67 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 67 • “1070 Palm rest” on page 70 •...
  • Page 111 Removal steps of built-in microphones and LCD cables Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 112: 2070 Lcd Rear Cover And Wireless Antenna Cables

    2070 LCD rear cover and wireless antenna cables For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 63 • “1050 Hinge cap” on page 67 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 67 • “1070 Palm rest” on page 70 •...
  • Page 113 When installing: Place the antenna assembly as shown in the following illustration. Wireless WAN antenna, AUX (blue) Wireless LAN antenna, AUX (black) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
  • Page 114 Wireless LAN antenna, MAIN (gray) Wireless WAN antenna, MAIN (red) Wireless LAN antenna, 3rd (white) (available on some models) Attention: As you route the antenna 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. Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 115: 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 116: Electronic Emission Notices

    Electronic emission notices For electronic emission information on Class B digital devices, refer to the corresponding information in the User Guide. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries or both: Active Protection System Lenovo ThinkPad...
  • Page 118 Part Number: 0B48730_02 Printed in (1P) P/N: 0B48730_02 *1P0B48730_02*...

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