Page 1 ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 2 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Notices” on page 135. Second Edition (April 2011) © Copyright Lenovo 2011. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA”...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Before servicing ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet models ....1010 Digitizer pen ... . .
Page 4 Bottom view ....Top view (ThinkPad X220 UltraBase) ..Bottom view (ThinkPad X220 UltraBase)..Chapter 10. Parts list ..
Page 5: About This Manual
About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for the following ThinkPad ThinkPad X220 Tablet and Machine Type 4294, 4296, 4297, 4298, 4299, 4300, and 4301 X220i Tablet Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems.
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Page 7: Chapter 1. Safety Information
Chapter 1. Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that you need to be familiar with before you service a ThinkPad Notebook. • “General safety” on page 1 • “Electrical safety” on page 2 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 3 •...
Page 8: Electrical Safety
– Power supply units – Pumps – Blowers and fans – Motor generators – Similar units to listed above This practice ensures correct grounding of the units. • If an electrical accident occurs: ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 9: Safety Inspection Guide
– Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. – Send another person to get medical aid. 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 technicians from injury.
Page 10: Grounding Requirements
Verify this by shaking the computer and listening for rattling sounds. Metallic parts or metal flakes can cause electrical shorts. ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 11 DANGER 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. ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet 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 Pour ce faire, secouez l'unité et assurez-vous qu'aucun bruit suspect ne se produit. Des pièces métalliques ou des copeaux de métal pourraient causer un court-circuit. DANGER ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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 VORSICHT Die Bereitschaftsbatterie, die sich unter dem Diskettenlaufwerk befindet, kann geringe Mengen Nickel und Cadmium enthalten. Sie darf nur durch die Verkaufsstelle oder den IBM Kundendienst ausgetauscht werden. Sie darf nicht zerlegt, wiederaufgeladen, kurzgeschlossen, oder Feuer oder Wasser ausgesetzt werden. Die Batterie kann schwere Verbrennungen oder Verätzungen verursachen. Bei der Entsorgung die örtlichen Bestimmungen für Sondermüll beachten.
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.
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Page 19 Chapter 1 Safety information...
Page 20 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 X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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.
Page 22: Laser Compliance Statement (Multilingual Translations)
The laser compliance statements in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian Portuguese • French • German • Hebrew • Japanese • Korean • Spanish • Traditional Chinese ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 23 Chapter 1 Safety information...
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Page 25 Chapter 1 Safety information...
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Page 29: Chapter 2. Important Service Information
Chapter 2. Important service information This chapter presents following important service information that applies to all machine types supported by this manual: • “Strategy for replacing FRUs” on page 23 – “Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive” on page 24 –...
Page 30: 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 X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 31: 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). A CMV is a special bid offering.
Page 32 For Key Commodities (Examples - hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) Use the HMM as a back-up to PEW and eSupport to view the complete list of FRUs at the MT Model level. ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 33: Chapter 3. General Checkout
Chapter 3. General checkout This chapter presents following information: • “What to do first” on page 27 • “Checkout guide” on page 28 – “Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS” on page 28 – “Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox” on page 31 – “FRU tests”...
Page 34: Checkout Guide
You can start the utility by pressing Enter instead of entering the supervisor password; however, you cannot change the parameters that are protected by the supervisor password. On the ThinkPad Setup program screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 35: Testing The Computer
Note: When you initialize the computer configuration, some devices are disabled, such as the serial port. If you test one of these devices, you will need to enable it by using Configuration utility for DOS. The utility is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be used to test a device that is in the docking station, even if the computer supports the docking station.
Page 36: Detecting System Information With Pc-Doctor
• View Test Log • Print Log • Save Log • Full Erase Hard Drive • Quick Erase Hard Drive ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual Interactive Tests • Keyboard • Video • Internal Speaker • Mouse •...
Page 37: Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox ® Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox is a diagnostic program that works through the Windows operating system. It enables you to view symptoms of computer problems and solutions for them, and includes automatic notification when action is required, computing assistance, advanced diagnostics, and diagnostic history. Notes: •...
Page 38 Setup program. 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: • Interactive Tests ➙ Mouse ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual detach it. Devices ➙ HDD Active Protection Test.
Page 39: Power System Checkout
Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 3. Connect the ac power adapter. 4. Check that power is supplied when you turn on the computer. 5. Turn off the computer. 6.
Page 40: Checking The Battery Pack
3. Remove the battery pack (see “1020 Battery pack” on page 61). 4. Remove the backup battery (see “1080 Backup battery” on page 72). 5. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. See the following figure. ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual Terminal 7(-)
Page 41 • If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. • If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. • If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. Wire Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Black Ground Chapter 3...
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Page 43: Chapter 4. Related Service Information
Chapter 4. Related service information This chapter presents following information: • “Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs” on page 37 • “Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set” on page 37 • “Passwords” on page 39 •...
Page 44 10. When the recovery process is complete, the Set Up Windows screen is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the Windows setup. ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual ® This disc restores the Microsoft system.
Page 45: Passwords
11. 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. Press F10 to save and exit the ThinkPad Setup program. Note: After restoring a drive to the factory default settings, you might need to reinstall some device drivers.
Page 46: How To Remove The Hard-Disk Password
If the time set on the “Turn off monitor” timer in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off. To put the computer into screen blank mode, do as follows: ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 47: Sleep (Standby) Mode
1. Press Fn+F3. A panel for selecting a power plan (in Windows XP, power scheme) appears. 2. Select Power off display (keep current power plan) (in Windows XP, keep current power scheme). You can also put the computer into screen blank mode, press ThinkVantage button and use the ThinkVantage Productivity Center.
Page 48: Symptom-To-Fru Index
If no numeric code is displayed, check the narrative descriptions of symptoms. If the symptom is not described there, go to “Intermittent problems” on page 49. Note: For a device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad Notebooks, see the manual for that device. ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 49: Numeric Error Codes
Numeric error codes Table 2. Numeric error codes Symptom or error 0175 Bad CRC1, stop POST task—The EEPROM checksum is not correct. 0176 System Security—The system has been tampered with. 0177 Bad SVP data, stop POST task—The checksum of the supervisor password in the EEPROM is not correct.
Page 50 0252 Password checksum bad—The password is cleared. 0260 System timer error. ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU or action, in sequence The remote configuration for the security chip has failed. Confirm the operation and try again.
Page 51 Table 2. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error 0270 Real-time clock error. 0271 Date and time error—Neither the date nor the time is set in the computer. 0280 Previous boot incomplete— Default configuration used. 02B2 Incorrect drive A type. 02D0 System cache error.
Page 52 Press <Esc> to continue. 2100 Initialization error on HDD0 (Main hard disk drive) ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU or action, in sequence 1. If the Access Predesktop Area has been previously...
Page 53: Error Messages
Table 2. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error 2102 Initialization error on HDD1 (Ultrabay hard disk drive) 2110 Read error on HDD0 (Main hard disk drive) 2112 Read error on HDD1 (Ultrabay hard disk drive) Error messages Table 3. Error messages Symptom or error Device address conflict.
Page 54: Beep Symptoms
Four cycles of four short beeps and a blank screen. Five short beeps and a blank screen. ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU or action, in sequence Check the status of device which you want to boot from.
Page 55: No-Beep Symptoms
No-beep symptoms Table 5. No-beep symptoms Symptom or error No beep, power-on indicator on, LCD blank, and no POST. No beep, power-on indicator on, and LCD blank during POST. The power-on password prompt appears. The hard-disk password prompt appears. LCD-related symptoms Important: The TFT LCD for the notebook computer contains many thin-film transistors (TFTs).
Page 56: Undetermined 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 X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 58 Green: status Blinking green: ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual The wireless LAN feature is on, and the radio link is ready for use, or the data is being transmitted. Data is being transmitted (for some models).
Page 59: Chapter 6. Fn Key Combinations
Chapter 6. Fn key combinations The following table shows the function of each combination of Fn with a function key. Table 8. Fn key combinations Key combination Description Fn+F1 Reserved. Fn+F2 Lock the computer. Fn+F3 Select a power plan (in Windows XP, power scheme) that has been created by Power Manager, or adjust the power level by using the slider control.
Page 60 These key combinations work with 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 X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 61: Chapter 7. Fru Replacement Notices
Chapter 7. FRU replacement notices External CRU statement to customers: Some problems with your product can be resolved with a replacement part you can install yourself, called a “Customer Replaceable Unit” or “CRU.” Some CRUs are designated as Self-service CRUs and others are designated as Optional-service CRUs.
Page 62: Retaining Serial Numbers
3. Select 1. Add S/N data from EEPROM. Follow the instructions on the screen. If the MTM and Product ID numbers differ from each other on the rear label, use what is shown for the Product ID field. See example below: ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 63: Retaining The Uuid
MTM on rear label: Product ID on rear label: In the example, the Serial Number to be input is “1STTTTMMMSSSSSSS”. Retaining the UUID The Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is a 128-bit number uniquely assigned to your computer at production and stored in the EEPROM of your system board. The algorithm that generates the number is designed to provide unique IDs until the year A.D.
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Page 65: Chapter 8. Removing And Replacing A Fru
Chapter 8. Removing and replacing a FRU External CRU statement to customers: Some problems with your product can be resolved with a replacement part you can install yourself, called a “Customer Replaceable Unit” or “CRU.” Some CRUs are designated as Self-service CRUs and others are designated as Optional-service CRUs.
Page 66: Before Servicing Thinkpad X220 Tablet And X220I Tablet Models
Before servicing ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet models Removing the SIM card: Some models of the ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet 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 67: 1010 Digitizer Pen
1010 Digitizer pen Table 9. Removal steps of digitizer pen 1020 Battery pack Important notice for replacing a battery pack: Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (in Windows 7) has an automatic battery diagnostic that determines if the battery pack is defective. A battery pack FRU should not be replaced unless this diagnostic shows that the battery is defective.
Page 68: 1030 Hard Disk Drive (Hdd) And Solid State Drive (Ssd)
• Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all the information on it if possible. • Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is in suspend mode. ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual , and then hold the right battery latch to the unlocked position...
Page 69 Table 11. Removal steps of hard disk drive and solid state drive Note: Loosen the screw Step Screw (quantity) Hard disk drive screw, M3 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Chapter 8 Removing and replacing a FRU...
Page 70: 1040 Dimm
Rubber rails on the hard disk drive or spacers on the solid state drive must be attached to the replacement drive. Otherwise the drive cannot be installed properly. 1040 DIMM For access, remove this FRU: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 61 ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 71 Table 12. Removal steps of DIMM Remove the DIMM slot cover as shown in the following figure. Note: Loosen the screws Note: If only one DIMM is used on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 , but not in SLOT-1 Chapter 8...
Page 72: 1050 Hinge Caps
1050 Hinge caps For access, remove this FRU: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 61 Table 13. Removal steps of hinge caps Open the LCD unit, and then remove the hinge cap. ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 73: 1060 Keyboard
1060 Keyboard For access, remove this FRU: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 61 Table 14. Removal steps of keyboard Remove the screws Icon Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Slightly press the keyboard and slide it a little bit forward, in the direction shown by arrow edge of the keyboard from the frame.
Page 74 Table 14. Removal steps of keyboard (continued) Lift the keyboard a little in the direction shown by arrow , and then detach the connector ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 75 Table 14. Removal steps of keyboard (continued) When installing: 1. Attach the keyboard connector firmly. 2. Make sure that the keyboard edge is under the frame as shown in the following figure. Then press the keys to latch the keyboard firmly in place. 3.
Page 76: 1070 Palm Rest
• “1060 Keyboard” on page 67 Table 15. Removal steps of palm rest Step Icon Screw (quantity) M2 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (5) ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm)
Page 77 Table 15. Removal steps of palm rest (continued) Chapter 8 Removing and replacing a FRU...
Page 78: 1080 Backup Battery
Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 61 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 67 • “1070 Palm rest” on page 70 ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 79 Table 16. Removal steps of backup battery Chapter 8 Removing and replacing a FRU...
Page 80: 1090 Pci Express Mini Card For Wireless Lan/Wimax
, unplug the jacks by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) 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 cables. ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 81 Table 17. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX (continued) Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Torque Color Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Chapter 8 Removing and replacing a FRU...
Page 82: 1100 Pci Express Mini Card For Wireless Wan
1100 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 61 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 67 • “1070 Palm rest” on page 70 ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 83 Table 18. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN In step , unplug the jacks by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in the direction of the arrow. Step Screw (quantity) M2 ×...
Page 84: 1110 Bluetooth Daughter Card (Bdc-2.1)
If the computer you are servicing is the wireless WAN-ready model, put the antenna cables in the cable protection tube and place them as shown in the following figure. 1110 Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-2.1) For access, remove these FRUs in order: ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 85: 1120 Keyboard Bezel
• “1020 Battery pack” on page 61 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 67 • “1070 Palm rest” on page 70 Table 19. Removal steps of Bluetooth daughter card Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) When installing: Make sure that the connector 1120 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order:...
Page 86 Table 20. Removal steps of keyboard bezel Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3) M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual Torque Color Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 0.181 Nm...
Page 87 Table 20. Removal steps of keyboard bezel (continued) Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 2 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Rotate the LCD unit as shown in the following figure. In step , detach the claws. Then remove the keyboard bezel in the direction shown by arrow Attention: When you service the keyboard bezel, avoid any kind of rough handling.
Page 88: 1130 Lcd Assembly
• “1120 Keyboard bezel” on page 79 Table 21. Removal steps of LCD assembly Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual Torque Color Black 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm)
Page 89 Table 21. Removal steps of LCD assembly (continued) Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Before step , strip off the tapes securing the antenna cables, and release the cables from the cable guides of the frame. Color Torque Black...
Page 90 • 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. ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 91: 1140 Dc-In Connector, Base Cover, Fan, Digitizer Pen Case, And Pen Switch Assembly
1140 DC-in connector, base cover, fan, digitizer pen case, and pen switch assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Digitizer pen” on page 61 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 61 • “1050 Hinge caps” on page 66 •...
Page 92 Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) When installing: Make sure that the wireless switch is adjusted as shown by callout ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual Torque Color Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm)
Page 93 Table 22. Removal steps of DC-in connector, base cover, fan, digitizer pen case, and pen switch assembly (continued) Turn the system board over, and then disconnect the DC-in connector, the fan connector, and the pen switch connector from the system board. Disconnect the fan assembly from the system board.
Page 94 Windows Certificate of Authentication label (COA) SIM label BTY word label Asset tag IMEI label Brazil WWAN label ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual Color Silver is attached to a part that is replaced, return the old part Torque 0.181 Nm...
Page 95: 1150 System Board And Expresscard Slot Assemblies
Wireless card label (only for Brazil) Modem AMOM label MEDEM label (only for PRC model) Bluetooth label China WWAN label SIRIM label or POSTEL label Non-encryption label (for non-TPM model) or Rating label (only for Indonesia) AT Wireless LAN MAC address label Vodafone label FCC label Serial number label...
Page 96 The following components soldered on the system board are extremely sensitive. When you service the system board, avoid any kind of rough handling. Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Accelerometer chip for the HDD Active Protection System ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 97 Table 23. Removal steps of system board and ExpressCard slot assembly (continued) Note: The ExpressCard slot assembly is attached to the system board. Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Torque Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Chapter 8 Removing and replacing a FRU...
Page 98: 1160 Speaker Assembly
• “1120 Keyboard bezel” on page 79 • “1130 LCD assembly” on page 82 • “1140 DC-in connector, base cover, fan, digitizer pen case, and pen switch assembly” on page 85 ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 99 Table 24. Removal steps of speaker assembly Remove the speaker assembly from the base cover assembly. Chapter 8 Removing and replacing a FRU...
Page 100: 1170 Msata Solid State Drive
• Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all the information on it if possible. • Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is in suspend mode. ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual Color...
Page 101: 2010 Lcd Front Bezel
Removal steps of mSATA solid state drive Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) 2010 LCD front bezel For access, remove this FRU: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 61 Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Chapter 8 Removing and replacing a FRU...
Page 102 Table 25. Removal steps of LCD front bezel Step Screw cap Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 8 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3) When installing: Attach the fingerprint reader connector firmly. ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual Color Black Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm)
Page 103: 2020 Micro-Processor Card
2020 Micro-Processor card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 61 • “2010 LCD front bezel” on page 95 Table 26. Removal steps of Micro-Processor card Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Torque 0.181 Nm...
Page 104: 2030 Hinge
“1120 Keyboard bezel” on page 79 • “1130 LCD assembly” on page 82 • “2010 LCD front bezel” on page 95 • “2020 Micro-Processor card” on page 97 ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual are attached firmly.
Page 105: 2040 Lcd Panel And Lcd Cable
Table 27. Removal steps of the hinge Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Detach the hinge from the LCD rear cover, and gently pull the cables out through the guide hole in the hinge. Pull them all at once. As you pull them, be sure not to subject them to any tension, which could cause them to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken.
Page 106 Table 28. Removal steps of LCD panel and LCD cable Step Screw cap Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 8 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (6) — M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3) ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual Color Torque Black 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) 0.181 Nm Silver (1.85 kgfcm)
Page 107 Table 28. Removal steps of LCD panel and LCD cable (continued) In step , detach the claws. Then remove the LCD panel. When installing: • Make sure that all the claws are attached firmly. • When attaching the LCD panel to the cover, gently press the left and right edges covered with metal. Do not press the surface of the panel or apply any excessive force to the panel.
Page 108: 2050 Integrated Camera
• “2010 LCD front bezel” on page 95 • “2020 Micro-Processor card” on page 97 • “2030 Hinge” on page 98 • “2040 LCD panel and LCD cable” on page 99 ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 109: 2060 Lcd Rear Cover And Wireless Antenna Cables
Table 29. Removal steps of Integrated camera Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) 2060 LCD rear cover and wireless antenna cables For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Digitizer pen” on page 61 • “1020 Battery pack”...
Page 110 Table 30. Removal steps of LCD rear cover and wireless antenna cables Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual Color Torque Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm)
Page 111 Table 30. Removal steps of LCD rear cover and wireless antenna cables (continued) In step , release the antenna cables from the cable guides of the rear cover. When installing: Place the antenna assembly as shown in the following figure. Wireless WAN antenna, AUX (blue) Wireless LAN antenna, AUX (black) Wireless LAN antenna, MAIN (gray)
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Page 114: Front View
Hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) Combo audio jack Ethernet connector Always On USB connector Media card reader slot TrackPoint pointing stick TrackPoint buttons Touch pad ® UltraNav Volume control buttons ThinkVantage button Power switch ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 115: Rear View
Wireless radio switch USB connector DisplayPort connector External monitor connector USB connector ac power connector Rear view (tablet mode) Tablet buttons Fingerprint reader Status indicators Note: For the description of each indicator, see Chapter 5 “Status indicators” on page 51. Chapter 9...
Page 116: Bottom View
Bottom view Battery pack latch Battery pack Docking connector DIMM slots Built-in speakers ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 117: Top View (Thinkpad X220 Ultrabase)
Top view (ThinkPad X220 UltraBase) Docking connector ac power connector Ethernet connector DisplayPort connector External monitor connector Headphone jack Microphone jack USB connectors Security keyhole Security lock key Serial Ultrabay Slim device Bottom view (ThinkPad X220 UltraBase) UltraBase eject request button...
Page 118 ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 119: Chapter 10. Parts List
Chapter 10. Parts list This section contains following lists of the service parts. • “Overall” on page 114 • “LCD FRUs” on page 122 • “Keyboard” on page 125 • “Miscellaneous parts” on page 127 • “AC adapters” on page 128 •...
Page 120: Overall
Overall ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 121 Table 31. Parts list—Overall LCD unit (see “LCD FRUs” on page 122 .) Digitizer pen case assembly Backup battery 1-GB DDR3-1333 SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC3-10600) card Low Halogen • 4296-2Rx • 4298-2Xx, 38x, 3Mx, 3Nx • 4299-28x, 2-GB DDR3-1333 SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC3-10600) card Low Halogen •...
Page 122 • 4296-CTO • 4297-CTO • 4298-CTO • 4299-CTO Integrated China Telecom Mobile Broadband (Huawei EM660) • 4298-3Ax, 3Bx, 3Gx, 3Hx ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU no. 04W2132 N 04W2130 N 04W2134 N 04W2136 N 04W2135 N...
Page 123 Table 31. Parts list—Overall (continued) ThinkPad b/g/n Wireless (1x1 BGN) • 4294-28x, 29x ThinkPad b/g/n Wireless (1x1 BGN) • 4294-28x, 29x Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 • 4294-26x, 27x, 2Bx, 2Cx, 2Ex • 4296-24x, 25x, 26x, 27x, 28x, 29x, 2Cx, 2Qx, 2Rx, 2Sx, 2Tx •...
Page 124 • 4298-36x, 45x, 46x, 47x, 48x • 4299-3Ax SATA hard disk drive, 160 GB, 7,200 rpm • 4294-CTO • 4296-CTO • 4297-CTO • 4298-CTO • 4299-CTO ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU no. 42T4879 42T4881 42T4903 04W1716 ** 42T1153 42T1167...
Page 125 Table 31. Parts list—Overall (continued) SATA hard disk drive, 160 GB, 7,200 rpm • 4294-CTO • 4296-CTO • 4297-CTO • 4298-CTO • 4299-CTO SATA hard disk drive, 250 GB, 7,200 rpm • 4294-CTO • 4296-CTO • 4297-CTO • 4298-CTO • 4299-CTO SATA hard disk drive, 250 GB, 7,200 rpm •...
Page 126 • 4296-25x, 27x, 2Hx, 2Jx, 2Mx, 2Px, 36x, 37x, 38x • 4298-2Kx, 2Lx, 33x, 3Dx, 3Ex, 3Fx, 3Zx, 42x, 43x, 44x • 4299-2Cx, 33x, 34x, 35x, 36x DIMM door kit Base cover assembly ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU no. 45N8057 04W1414 ** 04W1420 *...
Page 127 Table 31. Parts list—Overall (continued) Base cover assembly • 4294-CTO • 4296-CTO, 2Bx, 2Cx • 4297-CTO • 4298-CTO, 26x, 27x • 4299-CTO, 26x, 27x Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-2.1) • 4294-22x, 23x, 24x, 25x, 26x, 27x, 28x, 29x, 2Ax, 2Bx, 2Dx, 2Ex •...
Page 128: Lcd Frus
Fingerprint reader dummy • 4294-25x, 2Cx • 4296-23x • 4298-2Nx, 2Rx, 3Px, 3Qx • 4299-2Vx, 2Wx — AC adapter (see “AC adapters” on page 128.) LCD FRUs ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU no. 04W1548 N 04W1549 N...
Page 129 • 12.5-in. HD LED backlight LCD (Table 32 “Parts list—12.5-in. HD LED backlight LCD for multi-touch panel LCD or outdoor LCD” on page 124) Chapter 10 Parts list...
Page 130 LCD cable assembly LED cable assembly Wireless LAN antenna assembly Wireless WAN antenna assembly LCD rear cover assembly Hinges LED card ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU no. 04W1545 N 04W1546 N 04W1364 N 04W1775 N 04W1776 N...
Page 131: Keyboard
• 4298-2Nx, 2Rx, 3Px, 3Qx • 4299-2Vx, 2Wx Icon plate for X220 Tablet • 4294-22x, 23x, 24x, 25x, 26x, 27x, 28x, 29x, 2Ax, 2Bx, 2Cx, 2Dx, 2Ex • 4296-22x, 23x, 24x, 25x, 26x, 27x, 28x, 29x, 2Ax, 2Bx, 2Cx, 2Dx, 2Ex, 2Fx, 2Gx, 2Hx,...
Page 132 Swedish, Finnish Spanish Swiss Thai Traditional Chinese Turkish Turkish (F Type) U.K. English U.S. English U.S. English (International, with a Euro symbol) ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual 45N2223 45N2083 45N2153 45N2224 45N2084 45N2154 45N2226 45N2086 45N2156...
Page 133: Miscellaneous Parts
Miscellaneous parts Table 34. Parts list—Miscellaneous parts Screw kit: • M2 × 3 mm, (2) • M2 × 3.5, mm (31) • M2 × 5 mm, (10) • M2 × 2 mm, (1) • M2 × 3.5 mm, (3) • M2 × 3 mm, (8) •...
Page 134: Ac Adapters
China (P.R.C.) (other than Hong Kong S.A.R.) • models -CTO, xxC Denmark • models -CTO, xxG European countries • models -CTO, xxG India • models -CTO, xxQ ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual 42T5282 42T4419 42T4423 42T5283 42T4417 42T4421 FRU no.
Page 135: Recovery Discs
Table 37. Parts list—3-pin power cords (continued) Country or region Israel • models -CTO, xxG Italy • models -CTO, xxG Korea • models -CTO, xxK Switzerland • models -CTO, xxG Taiwan • models -CTO, xxV U.K., China (Hong Kong S.A.R.) •...
Page 136: Windows Xp Tablet (32 Bit) Dvds
• 4299-CTO Table 40. Parts list—Windows XP Tablet (32 bit) recovery DVDs Language English Japanese Windows Vista Business (32 bit) DVDs • 4294-CTO • 4296-CTO ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual 03W7476 03W7479 03W7480 03W7490 03W7481 03W7482 03W7484...
Page 137: Windows Vista Home Basic (32 Bit) Dvds
• 4297-CTO • 4298-CTO • 4299-CTO Table 41. Parts list—Windows Vista Business (32 bit) recovery DVDs Language English Japanese Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) DVDs • 4294-CTO • 4296-CTO • 4297-CTO • 4298-CTO • 4299-CTO Table 42. Parts list—Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) recovery DVDs Language English Windows 7 Professional (32 bit) DVDs...
Page 138: Windows 7 Professional (64 Bit) Dvds
Greek Hebrew Hungarian Indian English Japanese Korean /English Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Serbian-Latin Simplified Chinese Slovakian Spanish ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual 04X0003 04X0004 04X0005 04X0008 04X0028 04X0029 04X0030 04X0010 04X0012 04X0011 04X0013 04X0015 04X0009 04X0016...
Page 139: Windows 7 Ultimate (64 Bit) Dvds
Table 45. Parts list—Windows 7 Professional (64 bit) recovery DVDs (continued) Language Traditional Chinese Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong S.A.R.) Turkish US English US English (Disabled) Windows 7 Ultimate (64 bit) DVDs • 4294-CTO • 4296-CTO • 4297-CTO • 4298-CTO • 4299-CTO Table 46.
Page 140: Windows 7 Home Premium (32 Bit) Dvds
English, Dutch, French, German, and Italian English, Slovenian, and Croatian French German Greek Hebrew Hungarian Japanese Korean /English Polish Portuguese Romanian Russian Serbian-Latin ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual 04X0045 04X0044 04X0043 04X0046 04X0047 04X0050 04X0069 04X0070 04X0071 04X0051 04X0053 04X0052 04X0054...
Page 141: Common Service Tools
Table 49. Parts list—Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) recovery DVDs (continued) Language Simplified Chinese Slovakian Spanish Traditional Chinese Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong S.A.R.) Turkish US English US English (Disabled) Common service tools Table 50. Parts list—Common service tools Tool Screwdriver kit 1/4"...
Page 142: Electronic Emissions Notices
User Guide. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries or both: Active Protection System Lenovo Rescue and Recovery ThinkPad ThinkVantage TrackPoint UltraBase Ultrabay UltraNav ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 143 IBM (used under license) is trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both: The following terms are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both: Windows Windows Vista The following are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States, other countries, or...
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Page 146 Part Number: 0A60175_01 Printed in China (1P) P/N: 0A60175_01 *0A60175_01*...

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