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  • Page 1 Hardware Maintenance Manual ThinkPad X131e...
  • Page 2 Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under Appendix A “Notices” on page 85. Second Edition (October 2012) © Copyright Lenovo 2012. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About this manual... How to remove the power-on password . . . How to remove the hard-disk password . . . Chapter 1. Safety information ..1 Power management .
  • Page 4 1040 Hard disk drive or solid-state drive 1140 DC-in cable and base cover assembly . . . assembly ....2010 LCD unit ....1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN .

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Important: This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with ThinkPad products. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to read all the information under and Chapter 2 “Important service information” on page 19.
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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 computer. • “General safety” on page 1 • “Electrical safety” on page 1 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 3 •...
  • 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

    This guide addresses only those items. You should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide. If any unsafe conditions are present, you must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and whether you can continue without first correcting the problem.

  • 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.
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  • Page 16 DANGER DANGER VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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  • Page 25: Chapter 2. Important Service Information

    Chapter 2. Important service information This chapter presents the following important service information that applies to all machine types supported by this manual: • “Strategy for replacing FRUs” on page 19 – “Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive, a solid-state drive, or an mSATA solid-state drive” on page 20 –...

  • Page 26: Strategy For Replacing A Hard Disk Drive, A Solid-State Drive, Or An Msata Solid-State Drive

    Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive, a solid-state drive, or an mSATA solid-state drive Always try to run a low-level format before replacing a hard disk drive. This will cause all customer data on the hard disk to be lost. Be sure that the customer has a current backup of the data before doing this task. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are servicing might have been changed.

  • Page 27: Fru Identification For Cto, Cmv, And Gav Products

    • The MTM portion of the machine label is the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = “CTO” (example: 1829-CTO). The PRODUCT ID portion of the machine label is the 4-digit MT and 3-digit CMV model (example: 1829-W15). • The PEW record is the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = “CTO” (example: 1829-CTO). •...
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  • Page 29: Chapter 3. General Checkout

    Chapter 3. General checkout This chapter presents following information: • “What to do first” on page 23 • “Checkout guide” on page 24 • “Power system checkout” on page 26 Before you go to the checkout guide, be sure to read the following important notes. Important: •...

  • Page 30: Checkout Guide

    • If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it might have been subject to excessive force, or dropped. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad notebook computer. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only ThinkPad products. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to false indications of errors and invalid system responses.

  • Page 31: Uefi Diagnostic Program

    If an error code is displayed, go to “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 34 for error code descriptions and troubleshooting hints. 2. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F10 key. The main screen of the UEFI diagnostic program is displayed.

  • Page 32: Power System Checkout

    26, and check the power sources. If an error code is displayed, go to for error code descriptions and troubleshooting hints. 3. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. When the Boot Menu window opens, release the F12 key.

  • Page 33: Checking Operational Charging

    Voltage (V dc) Ground (20V) Note: Output voltage across pin 2 of the ac power adapter might differ from the one you are servicing. 3. If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac adapter. 4. If the voltage is acceptable, replace the system board. Note: Noise from the ac adapter does not always indicate a defect.

  • Page 34: Checking The Backup Battery

    3. If the voltage is less than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. Note: Recharging will take at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on. If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4.

  • Page 35: Chapter 4. Related Service Information

    Select the CD/DVD drive as the 1st Boot Device. 2. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc into the DVD drive. 3. Press F10 to save the ThinkPad Setup program configuration changes. Follow the instructions on the screen to begin the recovery process.

  • Page 36: Using The Windows Recovery Programs On The Windows 8 Operating System

    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 changes and exit the ThinkPad Setup program.

  • Page 37: Passwords

    8 operating system. 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. If any of these passwords has been set, a prompt for it will be displayed on the screen whenever the computer is turned on.

  • Page 38: Supervisor Password

    Supervisor password A supervisor password protects the system information stored in the ThinkPad Setup program. The user must enter the supervisor password in order to get access to the ThinkPad Setup program and change the system configuration. Attention: If the supervisor password has been forgotten and cannot be made available to the service technician, there is no service procedure to reset the password.

  • Page 39: Power Management

    7. Type the current master hard disk password in the Enter Current Password field. Then, leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 8. Press F10 to save changes and exit the ThinkPad Setup program. The user hard disk password and the master hard disk password have been removed.

  • Page 40: 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 37. Note: For a device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad notebook computers, see the manual for that device.

  • Page 41: Error Messages

    0190: Critical low-battery error • Charge the battery pack. • Battery pack 0191: System Security - Invalid Remote Change • Run ThinkPad Setup, and then save the current requested. setting by pressing F10. • System board 0199: System Security - Security password retry count •...

  • Page 42: Beep Symptoms

    Lenovo and it should be replaced. Notes: • This policy applies to all ThinkPad notebook computers purchased on 1 January, 2008 or later. • Lenovo will not provide replacement if the LCD is within specification as we cannot guarantee that any replacement LCD will have zero pixel defects.

  • Page 43: Intermittent Problems

    1. Turn off the computer. 2. Visually check each FRU for damage. Replace any damaged FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: a. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Printer, mouse, and other external devices c. Battery pack d. Hard disk drive or solid-state drive e.
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  • Page 45: Chapter 5. Status Indicators

    • Off: The ac power adapter is not connected. System status The illuminated dot in the ThinkPad logo on the outer lid of the computer and on the indicator palm rest works as a system status indicator: it shows whether the computer is in sleep, hibernation, or normal mode.
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  • Page 47: Chapter 6. Fn Key Combinations

    Puts the computer into sleep mode. To resume normal operation, press the Fn key. Notes: • To use the Fn+F4 key combination, you must have the ThinkPad Power Management driver installed on the computer. • If you want to use the combination to put the computer into hibernation mode, change the power plan settings.
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  • Page 49: Chapter 7. Locations

    Chapter 7. Locations This chapter introduces the locations of the computer hardware components. Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicators This topic introduces the locations of the computer controls, connectors, and indicators. Front view Integrated camera Touch pad Security keyhole TrackPoint buttons ac power connector TrackPoint pointing stick ®...

  • Page 50: Rear View

    Rear view System status indicator USB 3.0 connectors Wireless status indicator Fan louver Combo audio connector Video graphics array (VGA) connector RJ45 Ethernet connector For the description of the system status indicator and the wireless status indicator, see Chapter 5 “Status indicators”...
  • Page 51 CRU if Lenovo does not receive the defective CRU within thirty (30) days of your receipt of the replacement CRU. See your Lenovo Limited Warranty documentation for full details. ThinkPad computers contain the following types of CRUs: – Self-service CRUs: These CRUs unplug or are held by no more than two screws. Examples of these types of CRUs include the ac power adapter, power cord, battery, and hard disk drive.

  • Page 52: 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 48.) Keyboard bezel assembly Backup battery Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 53 Table 9. Major FRUs and CRUs (continued) FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service I/O board 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 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN mSATA solid-state drive Memory module Speaker assembly...

  • Page 54: 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 55: Looking Up Fru Information

    Table 10. LCD FRUs and CRUs (continued) FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service Camera cable LCD cable LCD panel Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup. Chapter 7 Locations...
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  • Page 57: Chapter 8. Fru Replacement Notices

    CRU within thirty (30) days of your receipt of the replacement CRU. See your Lenovo Limited Warranty documentation for full details. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In the ThinkPad notebook computer, this problem is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that have the following characteristics: • They maintain tight connections.

  • Page 58: 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 LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later, and restart the computer.

  • Page 59: Retaining The Uuid

    When you replace the system board, you must set the UUID on the new system board by doing the following: 1. Install the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later, and restart the computer.
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  • Page 61: Chapter 9. Removing Or Replacing A Fru

    Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU This chapter provides instructions on how to remove or replace a FRU. CRU statement for customers: You can resolve some problems with your product with a replacement part you can install yourself, called a “Customer Replaceable Unit”...

  • Page 62: Removing The Sim Card

    Removing the SIM card Depending on the model, the computer you are servicing might have a SIM card slot. If the customer has installed a SIM card in the slot, remove it before servicing. To remove the SIM card, you need to remove the battery pack first. See “1010 Battery pack” on page 56. After you finish the servicing, ensure that you insert the card back into the slot firmly.

  • Page 63: 1020 Bottom Slot Cover

    When installing: Install the battery pack in the slot, and ensure that the battery latch is in the locked position. 1020 Bottom slot cover For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 56 Removal steps of bottom slot cover Note: Loosen the screws , but do not remove them.

  • Page 64: 1030 Memory Modules

    1030 Memory modules For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 56 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 57 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.

  • Page 65: 1040 Hard Disk Drive Or Solid-State Drive Assembly

    1040 Hard disk drive or solid-state drive assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 56 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 57 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.

  • Page 66: 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 67: 1060 Pci Express Mini Card For Wireless Wan Or Msata Solid-State Drive

    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 gray cable into the main connector, and the black cable into the auxiliary connector. Note: In models with a wireless LAN card that has three antenna connectors, plug the gray cable (MAIN) into the main connector, and the black cable (AUX) into the auxiliary connector.
  • Page 68 Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (full-size WWAN card) In step , unplug the connectors by using the removal tool antenna RF connector or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in the direction of the arrows. Step Screw (quantity) Color...
  • Page 69 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Plug the red cable into the main connector, and the blue cable into the auxiliary connector. Removal steps of mSATA solid-state drive The computer comes with either a PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or an mSATA solid-state drive.

  • Page 70: 1070 Keyboard

    • 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. Torque Step Screw (quantity)
  • Page 71 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) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
  • Page 72 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. Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 73: 1080 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. 1080 Keyboard bezel assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
  • Page 74 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. Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 75: 1090 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 76: 1100 Speaker Assembly

    1100 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 56 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 57 • “1070 Keyboard” on page 64 • “1080 Keyboard bezel assembly” on page 67 Removal steps of speaker assembly Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 77: 1110 I/O Board

    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. 1110 I/O board For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 78: 1120 Crt Board Assembly (With Cable)

    When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1120 CRT board assembly (with cable) For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 56 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 57 • “1070 Keyboard” on page 64 •...
  • Page 79 • 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 56 •...
  • Page 80 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 thermal fan assembly and backup 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 81: 1140 Dc-In Cable And Base Cover Assembly

    When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 1140 DC-in cable and base cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 56 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 57 • “1040 Hard disk drive or solid-state drive assembly” on page 59 •...
  • Page 82 Applying labels to the base cover 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...

  • Page 83: 2010 Lcd Unit

    Note: If the COA label is attached to a part that is replaced, return the old part with the label attached to the customer, or provide a letter to the customer stating what the label was originally on the computer and what the label part number, serial number, and product key were.

  • Page 84: 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 56 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 57 •...

  • Page 85: 2030 Lcd Panel, Lcd Cable, And Hinges

    • “1080 Keyboard bezel assembly” on page 67 • “1130 System board assembly, thermal fan assembly, and backup battery” on page 72 • “2010 LCD unit” on page 77 Removal steps of LCD bezel assembly Step Screw cap Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 ×...
  • Page 86 • “2020 LCD bezel assembly” on page 78 Removal steps of LCD panel and LCD cable Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.7 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. Removal steps of hinges Step Screw (quantity)

  • Page 87: 2040 Integrated Camera And Camera Cable

    2040 Integrated camera and camera cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 56 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 57 • “1040 Hard disk drive or solid-state drive assembly” on page 59 •...

  • Page 88: 2050 Antenna Kit And Lcd Rear Cover Assembly

    2050 Antenna kit and LCD rear cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 56 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 57 • “1040 Hard disk drive or solid-state drive assembly” on page 59 •...
  • Page 89 Cable routing: When you install the antenna kit, route the cables as shown in the following illustration. As 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. Wireless LAN AUX antenna (black) Wireless WAN AUX antenna (blue, on some models) Wireless WAN MAIN antenna (red, on some models)
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  • Page 91: Appendix A. Notices

    Appendix A. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local 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.

  • Page 92: 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 TrackPoint UltraNav The following terms are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies:...
  • Page 94 Part Number: 0B48698_01 Printed in China (1P) P/N: 0B48698_01 *1P0B48698_01*...

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