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Lenovo ThinkPad X140e Hardware Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 Hardware Maintenance Manual ThinkPad X140e...
  • Page 2 Appendix A “Notices” on page 83. First Edition (October 2013) © Copyright Lenovo , 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 ....Miscellaneous kits and other parts ..Lenovo Solution Center ..Looking up FRU information ..
  • Page 4 1070 Keyboard bezel assembly ..2030 LCD panel, LCD cable, and hinges ..1080 Microphone ... . . 2040 Integrated camera and camera cable..1090 Speaker assembly .

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    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 and Chapter 2 “Important service information” on page 19. © Copyright Lenovo , 2013...
  • 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 , 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 on the Web page http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup. c. Insulation must not be frayed or worn.

  • 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 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 12 DANGER Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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  • Page 14 PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO DANGER Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 15 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 16 DANGER DANGER VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 17 VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 25: Chapter 2. Important Service Information

    After a system board is replaced, ensure that the latest UEFI BIOS is loaded to the system board before completing 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 26: 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 27 FRU list for a product. To get the general FRU list for a product, do the following: 1. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Click Parts & Accessories. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to select product.
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  • Page 29: 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: The following are not covered under warranty: • LCD panel cracked from the application of excessive force or from being dropped • Scratched (cosmetic) parts © Copyright Lenovo , 2013...

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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/diagnose and follow the instructions on the Web site. To run a test using a quick test program, do the following: 1.

  • Page 32: Power System Checkout

    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: • If you have created the bootable diagnostic medium on a USB device, do the following: 1.

  • Page 33: Checking Operational Charging

    4. Check the battery status icon again. If the same error still exists, replace the system board. Checking the battery pack This system supports only batteries specially designed for this specific system and manufactured by Lenovo or an authorized builder. The system does not support unauthorized batteries or batteries designed for other systems.

  • Page 34: Checking The Coin-Cell Battery

    2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). See the following figure: Terminal Voltage (V dc) 1, 2 + 0 to + 12.6 7(-) 6, 7 Ground (-) 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) 3.

  • Page 35: 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 product Recovery Disc Set When the main storage device is replaced because of a failure, no product recovery program is on the new drive.

  • Page 36: 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 37 • 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 38: Passwords

    Important: If you clear the Copy the recovery partition from the PC to the recovery drive. option, you will create recovery media without the recovery partition content. You still can start the computer from the recovery media, but you might be unable to recover your computer if the recovery partition on your computer is damaged.

  • Page 39: 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 with a scheduled fee.

  • Page 40: Supervisor Password

    4. When the supervisor password icon is displayed, enter the supervisor password to enter the ThinkPad Setup program. 5. Select Security. 6. Select Password. 7. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is the letter of the hard disk drive. A pop-up window opens. 8.

  • Page 41: Hibernation Mode

    • Press the power button. Also, in either of the following events, the computer automatically returns from sleep mode and resumes operation: • The ring indicator (RI) is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device. • The time set on the resume timer elapses. Note: The computer does not accept any input immediately after it enters sleep mode.

  • Page 42: Numeric Error Codes

    Note: For a device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad notebook computers, see the manual for that device. Numeric error codes Table 2. Numeric error codes Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0177: Bad SVP data, stop POST task. — The checksum System board of the supervisor password in the EEPROM is not correct.

  • Page 43: Error Messages

    System board This system supports only batteries specially designed Replace the battery. for this specific system and manufactured by Lenovo or an authorized builder. The system does not support unauthorized batteries or batteries designed for other systems. If an unauthorized battery or a battery designed for another system is installed, the system will not charge.

  • Page 44: Lcd-Related Symptoms

    LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns. If the LCD you are servicing has two or less visible defective pixels, it should not be considered faulty. However, if the LCD has three or more visible defective pixels, it will be deemed as defective by Lenovo and it should be replaced. Notes: •...
  • Page 45 f. Memory module installed in slot ( “1030 Memory modules” on page 59) g. PC Cards 4. Turn on the computer. 5. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7.
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  • Page 47: Chapter 5. Status Indicators

    • Slow blinking red: The computer is in sleep mode. • Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode. Wireless status • Green: The wireless LAN, or Bluetooth feature is enabled. indicator • Off: The wireless features are disabled. © Copyright Lenovo , 2013...
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  • Page 49: 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. Fn+F7 Switches between the computer display and an external monitor.
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  • Page 51: Chapter 7. Locations

    Always On USB connector ThinkPad pointing device HDMI port Built-in microphone Media card reader slot Power button System status indicator For the description of the system status indicator, see Chapter 5 “Status indicators” on page 41. © Copyright Lenovo , 2013...

  • Page 52: Rear View

    Rear view System status indicator USB 3.0 connectors Wireless status indicator Fan louver Combo audio connector Video graphics array (VGA) connector Ethernet connector For the description of the system status indicator and the wireless status indicator, see Chapter 5 “Status indicators”...
  • Page 53 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. 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 54: Major Frus And Crus

    Major FRUs and CRUs Table 9. Major FRUs and CRUs FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service LCD unit (See “LCD FRUs and CRUs” on page 50.) Keyboard bezel assembly Coin-cell battery Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 55 Table 9. Major FRUs and CRUs (continued) FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service I/O card Battery Base cover assembly dc-in cable assembly Hard disk drive or solid-state drive Bottom slot cover PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN or PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN and Bluetooth combo card Memory module Speaker assembly...

  • Page 56: Lcd Frus And Crus

    LCD FRUs and CRUs Table 10. LCD FRUs and CRUs FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service LCD screw caps LCD bezel assembly Camera Antenna kit Hinges LCD rear cover assembly Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 57: Miscellaneous Kits And Other Parts

    Table 10. LCD FRUs and CRUs (continued) FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service Camera cable LCD cable LCD panel Miscellaneous kits and other parts Table 11. Miscellaneous kits FRU descriptions Self-service CRU Optional service LCD cover miscellaneous kit • LCD bracket •...

  • Page 58: Looking Up Fru Information

    Table 12. Other parts Descriptions Self-service CRU Optional service ac power adapter Power cord 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 59: 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 60: Retaining Serial Numbers

    ThinkPad Setup program is set to UEFI Only. 1. Connect a USB memory key to the computer. 2. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/maintenanceutilities and follow the instructions on the screen to create a Maintenance Key. Note: Only an authorized Lenovo service technician can access the above Web site.

  • Page 61: Retaining The Uuid

    4. To read box build date, select 5. Read box build date from EEPROM, and follow the instructions on the screen. After an ECA has been applied to the machine, the EEPROM must be updated to reflect the ECA's application. Use the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later to update the EEPROM. Chapter 8...
  • Page 62 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 latest version of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer.

  • Page 63: 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 64: 1010 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 a physically damaged battery pack is not covered by the warranty.

  • Page 65: 1030 Memory Modules

    1030 Memory modules For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 58 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 58 Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 66: 1040 Hard Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive Assembly

    Removal steps of memory modules When installing: Note: If only one memory module is to be installed on the computer you are servicing, the memory module must be installed in SLOT , but not in SLOT 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 67 Attention: • Do not drop the drive or apply any physical shock to it. The 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 68: 1050 Pci Express Mini Card For Wireless Lan

    Removal steps of the hard disk drive or solid-state drive bracket Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M3 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.392 Nm (4 kgf-cm) 1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 69: 1060 Keyboard

    Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Plug the black cable into the main connector, and the gray cable into the auxiliary connector. Note: In models with a wireless LAN card that has three antenna connectors, plug the black cable (MAIN) into the main connector, and the gray cable (AUX) into the auxiliary connector.
  • Page 70 Removal steps of keyboard When installing: Ensure that the screws have been fastened to secure the keyboard. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 8 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) (1.85 kgf-cm) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 71 Installation steps of keyboard To install the keyboard, do the following: 1. Attach the connectors. 2. Attach the keyboard and ensure that the hooks on the front edge of the keyboard are under the frame. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 72: 1070 Keyboard Bezel Assembly

    3. When the front edge of the keyboard is housed firmly, gently press the keys with your fingers and slide the keyboard toward you until the keyboard is in place. 4. Secure the keyboard by tightening the screws from the bottom side of the computer. 1070 Keyboard bezel assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
  • Page 73 Removal steps of keyboard bezel assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.392 Nm M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) (4 kgf-cm) M2 × 8 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 74: 1080 Microphone

    Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3) (1.85 kgf-cm) In step , release the keyboard bezel assembly from the frame as shown in the following illustration using a plastic pry tool, and remove the keyboard bezel assembly in the direction shown by the arrow When installing: Ensure that all the projections of the keyboard bezel assembly are attached firmly to the guide holes of the base cover.

  • Page 75: 1090 Speaker Assembly

    1090 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 58 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 58 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 63 • “1070 Keyboard bezel assembly” on page 66 Removal steps of speaker assembly Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 76: 1100 I/O Card

    Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5.5 mm, shoulder screw, nylon-coated (4) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Attach the speaker assembly and route the cable as shown in the following illustration, and ensure that the speaker connector is attached firmly. 1100 I/O card For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 77: 1110 Crt Board Assembly (With Cable)

    When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1110 CRT board assembly (with cable) For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 58 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 58 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 63 •...
  • Page 78 • If you put a system board down, be sure to put it only on a padded surface such as an ESD mat or conductive corrugated material. For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 58 •...
  • Page 79 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Removal steps of fan assembly and coin-cell battery Loosen the screws in ascending alphabetic order as illustrated, but do not remove them. DANGER Use only the authorized battery specified for your computer.

  • Page 80: 1130 Dc-In Cable And Base Cover Assembly

    When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 1130 dc-in cable and base cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 58 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 58 • “1040 Hard disk drive or solid-state drive assembly” on page 60 •...
  • Page 81 The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds, including but not limited to those described in this topic. The following illustration shows the correct location of each label. When you replace the base cover, apply the following labels: Certificate of Authenticity (COA) label Serial number label FCC label...

  • Page 82: 2010 Lcd Unit

    2010 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 58 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 58 • “1040 Hard disk drive or solid-state drive assembly” on page 60 • “1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 62 •...

  • Page 83: 2020 Lcd Bezel Assembly

    Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.392 Nm M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) (4 kgf-cm) 2020 LCD bezel assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 58 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 58 •...

  • Page 84: 2030 Lcd Panel, Lcd Cable, And Hinges

    Step Screw cap Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that all the latches are attached firmly. Then secure the bezel with the screws. 2030 LCD panel, LCD cable, and hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 85: 2040 Integrated Camera And Camera Cable

    When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. Removal steps of hinges Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 2040 Integrated camera and camera cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 86: 2050 Antenna Kit And Lcd Rear Cover Assembly

    Removal steps of integrated camera and camera cable 2050 Antenna kit and LCD rear cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 58 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 58 • “1040 Hard disk drive or solid-state drive assembly” on page 60 •...
  • Page 87 • “1120 System board assembly, fan assembly, and coin-cell battery” on page 71 • “2010 LCD unit” on page 76 • “2020 LCD bezel assembly” on page 77 • “2030 LCD panel, LCD cable, and hinges” on page 78 Removal steps of antenna kit and LCD rear cover assembly Release the antenna cables from the cable guides on the LCD rear cover assembly.
  • Page 88 Wireless LAN AUX antenna (black) Wireless LAN MAIN antenna (gray) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 89: 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 90: 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: Lenovo ThinkPad ThinkVantage...

  • Page 91: Appendix B. Abbreviation And Acronym Table

    ICCID integrate circuit card identity International Standardization Organization local area network liquid crystal display media access control machine type machine type and model personal computer Platform Controller Hub POST power-on self-test random-access memory © Copyright Lenovo , 2013...
  • Page 92 Abbreviation Term radio frequency RFID radio-frequency identification ring indicator registered jack SATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment subscriber identity module supervisor password TFTs thin-film transistors UEFI Unified Extensible Firmware Interface Universal Serial Bus UUID universally unique identifier video graphics array VRAM video random-access memory wide area network Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 94 Part Number: SP40A26006 Printed in China (1P) P/N: SP40A26006 *1PSP40A26006*...

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