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  • Page 1 Hardware Maintenance Manual ThinkPad X230 Tablet and X230i Tablet...
  • 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 107. First Edition (June 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 hard disk password . . . Power management ... . Chapter 1. Safety information ..1 Screen blank mode .
  • Page 4 1060 Keyboard ....2010 Button bezel and ingerprint reader ..1070 Palm rest ....2020 LED board .

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. 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.
  • Page 6 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Safety Information

    Chapter 1. Safety information This chapter presents the 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 loor mats that contain small conductive ibers 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 irst 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.
  • Page 11 Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel and cadmium. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into ire 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, certiique-se de que todos os parafusos, molas e outras peças pequenas estejam no lugar e não estejam soltos dentro do computador. Veriique 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 beindliche 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

    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 17 – “Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive” on page 18 –...

  • Page 24: Strategy For Replacing A Hard Disk Drive

    Attention: The setup coniguration on the computer you are servicing may have been customized. Running Automatic Coniguration may alter the settings. Note the current coniguration settings (using the View Coniguration option); then, when service has been completed, verify that those settings remain in effect. Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive Always try to run a low-level format operation before replacing a hard disk drive or a solid-state drive.

  • Page 25: Gav

    Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV Product deinition Dynamic Conigure To Order (CTO) This provides the ability for a customer to conigure a Lenovo solution from an eSite, and have this coniguration sent to fulillment, where it is built and shipped directly to the customer. The machine label, Product Entitlement Warehouse (PEW), and eSupport will load these products as the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = “CTO”...
  • Page 26 • eSupport can be used to view the list of key commodities built in a particular machine serial (this is the same record found in PEW). • eSupport can be accessed at: http://www.lenovo.com/support. • To view the key commodities, do the following: 1.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3. General Checkout

    Chapter 3. General checkout This chapter presents following information: • “What to do irst” 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

    • 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 modiied options can lead to false indications of errors and invalid system responses.

  • Page 29: Uefi Diagnostic Program

    If an error code is displayed, go to “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 32 for error code descriptions and troubleshooting hints. 2. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. When the Boot Menu window opens, release the F12 key.

  • Page 30: Power System Checkout

    24, and check the power sources. If an error code is displayed, go to “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 32 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 31: Checking Operational Charging

    To check the ac power adapter, do the following: 1. Unplug the ac power adapter cable from the computer. 2. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the ac power adapter cable. See the following illustration: Voltage (V dc) Ground (20V) Note: Output voltage across pin 2 of the ac power adapter might differ from the one you are servicing.

  • Page 32: Checking The Backup Battery

    Terminal Voltage (V dc) + 0 to + 16.8 7(-) Ground (-) 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) 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.

  • Page 33: 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 27 • “Restoring the factory contents using the recovery disc set” on page 27 • “Passwords” on page 29 •...
  • Page 34 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 35: Passwords

    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 coniguration. 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 36: How To Remove The Hard Disk Password

    7. Type the current master hard disk password in the Enter Current Password ield. Then, leave the Enter New Password ield 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 37: Sleep Mode

    To put the computer into screen blank mode, do the following: 1. Right-click the Power Manager Battery Gauge in the task bar. 2. Select Power off display. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any key. Sleep mode When the computer enters sleep mode, the following events occur in addition to what occurs in screen blank mode: •...

  • Page 38: 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 39. Note: For a device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad notebooks, see the manual for that device.

  • Page 39: Numeric Error Codes

    System board. Bad CRC1, stop POST task - The EEPROM checksum is not correct. 0176 1. Run the ThinkPad Setup program, and save the System Security - The system has been tampered with. current setting by pressing F10. 2. System board.
  • Page 40 The remote coniguration for the security chip has Invalid remote change requested. failed. Conirm the operation and try again. 0199 1. Run the ThinkPad Setup program, and then save System Security - Security password retry count the current setting by pressing F10. exceeded.
  • Page 41 1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours Real-time clock error. by connecting the ac power adapter. 2. Replace the backup battery and run the ThinkPad Setup program to reset the time and date. 3. System board. 0271...
  • Page 42 Hard Drive Active Protection sensor diagnostics attached to the ThinkPad Notebook. failed.Press <Esc> to continue.Press <F1> to enter 2. Place the ThinkPad Notebook on a horizontal surface. SETUP Do not apply any physical shock to the computer. 3. Run Diagnostics ➙ ThinkPad Devices ➙ HDD Active Protection Test.

  • Page 43: Error Messages

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

  • Page 44: Beep Symptoms

    1. Check that the operating system has no failure and is installed correctly. 2. Reinstall the operation system. Excluded from boot order. • Enter the ThinkPad Setup program and add the device in boot order. The battery installed is not supported by this system Replace the battery.

  • Page 45: Lcd-Related Symptoms

    Notes: • This policy applies to all ThinkPad Notebooks purchased on 1 January, 2008 or later. • Lenovo will not provide replacement if the LCD is within speciication as we cannot guarantee that any replacement LCD will have zero pixel defects.

  • Page 46: Undetermined Problems

    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. Devices attached to the docking station or the port replicator c. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d.

  • Page 47: 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...
  • Page 48 Table 6. 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 49 Table 6. 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 51: Chapter 6. Fn Key Combinations

    Puts the computer into sleep mode. To resume normal operation, press the Fn key. Notes: 1. To use the Fn+F4 key combination, you must have the ThinkPad Power Management Driver installed on the computer. 2. If you want to use the combination to put the computer into hibernation mode, change the settings in the Power Manager program.
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  • Page 53: 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 Media card reader slot Built-in microphones TrackPoint pointing stick Fingerprint reader TrackPoint buttons...

  • Page 54: Rear View

    Rear view Status indicators (see Chapter 5 “Status DisplayPort connector indicators” on page 41) 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 55 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 56: 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 57 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 58: Lcd Frus And Crus

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

  • Page 59: Looking Up Fru Information

    FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU Speaker assembly Button bezel 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 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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 65: 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 66: 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 irst.

  • Page 67: 1020 Battery Pack

    1020 Battery pack Important notices for replacing a battery pack: • The Lenovo Solution Center program provides an automatic battery diagnostic test that determines if the battery pack is defective. A battery pack FRU should not be replaced unless this diagnostic test shows that the battery is defective.
  • Page 68 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 69: 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 irmly attached to the hard disk drive or solid-state drive. 1040 Memory module For access, remove this FRU: •...
  • Page 70 Note: Loosen the screws When installing: Note: 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 irmly, and pivot it until it snaps into place.

  • Page 71: 1050 Hinge Cap

    1050 Hinge cap For access, remove this FRU: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 61 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 61 Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
  • Page 72 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 kgfcm) Press the keyboard in the direction shown by the arrows to detach the rear edge of the keyboard from the frame.
  • Page 73 When installing: Ensure that the keyboard connector is attached irmly. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 74: 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 irmly, 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 75 Removal steps of palm rest Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (5) (1.85 kgfcm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is irmly attached to the system board. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 76: 1080 Backup Battery

    When installing: Press the front edge of the palm rest to it 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 speciied for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode.

  • Page 77: Lan/Wimax

    • “1020 Battery pack” on page 61 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 65 • “1070 Palm rest” on page 68 Removal steps of backup battery When installing: Ensure that the battery connector is attached irmly. 1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
  • Page 78 Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 79 Unplug the connectors by using the antenna RF connector removal tool or pick the connectors with your ingers 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 80: 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 81 Unplug the connectors by using the antenna RF connector removal tool or pick the connectors with your ingers 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 kgfcm)
  • Page 82 If the computer you are servicing is the wireless WAN-ready model and does not have a wireless WAN card, put the antenna cables in the cable protection tube and place them as shown in the following illustration. Removal steps of mSATA solid-state drive Attention: •...

  • Page 83: 1110 Bluetooth Daughter Card

    Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 1110 Bluetooth daughter card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 61 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 65 •...

  • Page 84: 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 kgfcm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached irmly. 1120 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
  • Page 85 Removal steps of keyboard bezel Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) (1.85 kgfcm) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
  • Page 86 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 87: 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 irmly.
  • Page 88 Removal steps of LCD unit Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.392 Nm M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) (4 kgfcm) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 89 When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached irmly to the system board. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 90: 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 60 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 61 • “1030 Hard disk drive or solid-state drive” on page 61 •...
  • Page 91 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.6 × 3 + 4.2A mm, shoulder socket-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver (1.85 kgfcm) Chapter 9...
  • Page 92 Disconnect the DC-in connector and the Tablet Digitizer Pen switch connector from the system board. When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached irmly 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 93: 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 94 • “1070 Palm rest” on page 68 • “1080 Backup battery” on page 70 • “1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX” on page 71 • “1100 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or mSATA solid-state drive” on page 74 •...
  • Page 95 Removal steps of thermal fan assembly Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3.5 mm, lat-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached irmly to the system board. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
  • Page 96 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 97: 2010 Button Bezel And Ingerprint Reader

    2010 Button bezel and ingerprint reader For access, remove this FRU: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 61 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 kgfcm) M2 ×...
  • Page 98 When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached irmly. Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 99: 2020 Led Board

    Removal steps of ingerprint reader Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver (1.85 kgfcm) 2020 LED board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 61 • “2010 Button bezel and ingerprint reader”...
  • Page 100 Removal steps of LED board When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached irmly. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 101 Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 102: 2030 Lcd Panel

    When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached irmly. 2030 LCD panel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 61 • “2010 Button bezel and ingerprint reader” on page 91 • “2020 LED board” on page 93 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 103 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 kgfcm) — M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
  • Page 104 In step , detach the latches. Then remove the LCD panel. When installing: • Ensure that all the latches are attached irmly. • 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 105: 2040 Integrated Camera

    Turn the LCD panel over, and then remove the LCD connectors. When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached irmly. 2040 Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 61 • “2010 Button bezel and ingerprint reader” on page 91 •...
  • Page 106 Removal steps of Integrated camera When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached irmly. Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 107: 2050 Hinge

    2050 Hinge For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 61 • “1050 Hinge cap” on page 65 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 65 • “1070 Palm rest” on page 68 • “1120 Keyboard bezel” on page 78 •...

  • Page 108: 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 61 • “1050 Hinge cap” on page 65 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 65 • “1070 Palm rest” on page 68 •...
  • Page 109 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 kgfcm) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 110: Cables

    2070 LCD rear cover and wireless antenna cables For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Battery pack” on page 61 • “1050 Hinge cap” on page 65 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 65 • “1070 Palm rest” on page 68 •...
  • Page 111 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 112 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 113: 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 114: 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 TrackPoint UltraBay UltraNav The following terms are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies: Windows...
  • Page 116 Part Number: 0B48730 (1P) P/N: 0B48730 *1P0B48730*...

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