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  • Page 1 Hardware Maintenance Manual ThinkPad X230s...
  • Page 2 Appendix A “Notices” on page 89. Second Edition (April 2013) © Copyright Lenovo 2013. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    LCD FRUs ....Lenovo Solution Center ..Miscellaneous kits and other FRUs ..Quick test programs...
  • Page 4 1040 Memory module ... . 1140 Keyboard plate, DC-in cable assembly, keyboard, and keyboard bezel assembly ..1050 Hard disk drive or solid-state drive and drive cable ....2010 LCD front sheet bezel, hinges, front metal bezel, LCD panel, and LCD cable .

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to read all the information under Chapter 1 “Safety information” on page 1 and Chapter 2 “Important service information” on page 19. © Copyright Lenovo 2013...
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  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Safety Information

    Do not use this type of mat to protect yourself from electrical shock. © Copyright Lenovo 2013...

  • Page 8: Safety Inspection Guide

    • Find the room emergency power-off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly. • Do not work alone under hazardous conditions or near equipment that has hazardous voltages. •...

  • Page 9: Handling Devices That Are Sensitive To Electrostatic Discharge

    0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. b. The power cord should be the authorized type specified for your computer. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup c. Insulation must not be frayed or worn. 4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries.

  • Page 10: Grounding Requirements

    – When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use an ESD common ground or reference point. You can use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. – Use the round ground prong of the ac plug on ac-operated computers. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function.
  • Page 11 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 13 PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 14 PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO DANGER DANGER Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 15 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 16 VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 17 VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 23 Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 25: Chapter 2. Important Service Information

    UEFI BIOS downloads. Telephone numbers for Lenovo Support are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone • System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo authorized service technicians are available in the following support site: http://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/ion/...

  • Page 26: Important Notice For Replacing A System Board

    Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) model This model provides the ability for a customer to configure a Lenovo solution from a Web site, and have this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it is built and shipped directly to the customer. The machine label and eSupport will load these products as the 4-character MT, 4-character model, and 2-character country code.
  • Page 27 FRU list for a product. To get the general FRU list for a product, do the following: 1. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Click Parts & Accessories. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to select product.
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  • Page 29: Chapter 3. General Checkout

    This chapter introduces following information: • “What to do first” on page 23 • “Checkout guide” on page 24 – “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 24 – “Quick test programs” on page 24 – “UEFI diagnostic program” on page 25 –...

  • Page 30: Checkout Guide

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

  • Page 31: Uefi Diagnostic Program

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

  • Page 32: Power System Checkout

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

  • Page 33: Checking The Built-In Battery Packs And Operational Charging

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

  • Page 34: Checking The Backup Battery

    Checking the backup battery To check the backup battery, do the following: 1. Disable the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in batteries” on page 58. 2. Remove the backup battery. See “1020 Front battery” on page 60. 3. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Wire Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4. Related Service Information

    Note: The rest of the recovery process is fully automated and no action from you is required. The computer will restart into the Microsoft Windows desktop several times and you might experience periods when no activity is apparent on the screen for several minutes at a time. This is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2013...

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

    9. When the recovery process completes, the Welcome to Microsoft Windows screen is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the Windows setup. 10. After you have completed the Windows setup, you might want to restore the original startup sequence. Start the ThinkPad Setup program and then press F9 to restore the default settings.
  • Page 37 • To perform a complete format, click Fully clean the drive to start the process. The process will take several hours. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to reset your computer to the factory default settings. Using the advanced startup options With the advanced startup options, you can change the firmware settings of the computer, change the startup settings of the Windows operating system, start the computer from an external device, or restore the Windows operating system from a system image.

  • Page 38: Passwords

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

  • Page 39: Power-On Password

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

  • Page 40: Supervisor Password

    To remove a user hard disk password that has been forgotten, when the supervisor password and master hard disk password are known, do the following: 1. Turn on the computer. 2. When the logo screen is displayed, immediately press F1. 3.

  • Page 41: Hibernation Mode

    • For Windows 7: Click the arrow beside the Shutdown icon from the Start menu, and then select Sleep. To return from sleep mode, press the Fn key. • For Windows 8: Move the cursor to the bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms. Then click Settings ➙...

  • Page 42: Numeric Error Codes

    A numeric error is displayed for each error detected in POST or system operation. In the displays, n can be any number. 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 38. Note: For a device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad notebook computers, see the manual for that device.

  • Page 43: Error Messages

    Table 2. Numeric error codes (continued) FRU or action, in sequence Symptom or error 2112 1. Reseat the Mini SATA device. Read error on HDD2 (Mini SATA) 2. Replace the mini SATA device. 3. Replace the system board. 2200 Replace the system board. Machine Type and Serial Number are invalid.

  • Page 44: Intermittent Problems

    However, if the LCD has three or more visible defective pixels, it will be deemed as defective by Lenovo and it should be replaced. Notes: • This policy applies to all ThinkPad notebooks purchased on 1 January, 2008 or later.
  • Page 45 f. Memory module g. M.2 cards 4. Turn on the computer. 5. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7.
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  • Page 47: Chapter 5. Status Indicators

    To initiate the special function of each function key, press the Fn key and the corresponding function key. When the speaker-mute indicator is on, the speakers are muted. Speaker-mute indicator Microphone-mute When the microphone-mute indicator is on, the microphones are muted. indicator © Copyright Lenovo 2013...
  • Page 48 Table 7. Status indicators (continued) Indicator Indicator behavior and description Camera status indicator When the camera status indicator is on, the camera is in use. System status indicator Blinking for three times: The computer is connected to an ac power source. On: The computer is in use.

  • Page 49: Chapter 6. Function Keys And Combinations

    Fn+S The same function as the SysRq key on a conventional keyboard. Fn+K The same function as the ScrLK key on a conventional keyboard. Fn+End The same function as the Insert key on a conventional keyboard. © Copyright Lenovo 2013...
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  • Page 51: Chapter 7. Locations

    Media card reader slot Microphones Always On USB 3.0 connector Power button Combo audio connector Security-lock slot Fingerprint reader (on some models) ® Ethernet connector TrackPoint pointing stick SIM card tray (on some models) ThinkPad trackpad © Copyright Lenovo 2013...

  • Page 52: Left-Side View

    Left-side view Power connector USB 3.0 connector Fan louvers Mini DisplayPort connector VGA connector Bottom view Emergency reset hole Speakers Locating FRUs and CRUs This topic introduces the following service parts: • “Major FRUs” on page 48 • “LCD FRUs” on page 50 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 53 CRUs, you can either install the CRU yourself or you can request that a Service Provider install the CRU according to the warranty service for your product. If you intend on installing the CRU, Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request.

  • Page 54: Major Frus

    Major FRUs Table 9. Major FRUs FRU descriptions CRU ID Bracket for hard disk drive cable. See “Miscellaneous kits and other FRUs” on page 51. LCD unit. See “LCD FRUs” on page 50. Keyboard plate Hinge holder (right) Keyboard bezel assembly with ThinkPad trackpad (with fingerprint reader on some models) Power button board Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 55 Table 9. Major FRUs (continued) FRU descriptions CRU ID Power button assembly SIM card tray Rear battery System board Wireless LAN card Wireless WAN card or M.2 solid-state drive Speaker assembly Hard disk drive or solid-state drive Hard disk drive cable or solid-state drive cable Base cover assembly Front battery Backup battery...

  • Page 56: Lcd Frus

    LCD FRUs Table 10. LCD FRUs FRU descriptions CRU ID Rubber cable guides. See “Miscellaneous kits and other FRUs” on page 51. LCD front sheet bezel LCD front strap bezel Camera and microphone combo card, or camera card, or microphone card Camera cable Antenna assembly LCD rear cover assembly...

  • Page 57: Miscellaneous Kits And Other Frus

    • Hook bracket (2) • Bracket for hard disk drive cable (1) • VGA bracket (2) • ThinkPad logo (4) • Lenovo logo (2) • Microphone rubber for camera model (4) • Rubber cable guide, left side (2) • Rubber cable guide, right side (2) •...
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  • Page 59: Chapter 8. Fru Replacement Notices

    Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You can find a list of CRUs for your product in this Hardware Maintenance Manual. An electronic version of this manual can be found at http://www.lenovo.com/support.

  • Page 60: Retaining Serial Numbers

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

  • Page 61: Retaining The Uuid

    When you replace the system board, follow the following steps to create new UUID for the system board if the system board does not have a UUID: 1. Install the latest version of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer.
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  • Page 63: Chapter 9. Removing Or Replacing A Fru

    Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You can find a list of CRUs for your product in this Hardware Maintenance Manual. An electronic version of this manual is available for downloading at http://www.lenovo.com/support.

  • Page 64: Before Servicing The Computer

    Before servicing the computer Carefully read this topic before servicing the computer. Disabling the built-in batteries Before replacing any FRU, ensure that you have disabled the built-in batteries by doing the following: 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the ac power adapter and all cables from the computer. 2.

  • Page 65: 1010 Base Cover Assembly

    1010 Base cover assembly Removal steps of the base cover assembly Note: Loosen the screws Applying labels to the base cover assembly: The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. Apply those labels when you replace the base cover.

  • Page 66: 1020 Front Battery

    If the Lenovo Solution Center program is not installed on the computer, the customer should download and install the program to diagnose the battery pack, before getting a non-physically damaged battery pack replaced.

  • Page 67: 1030 Rear Battery

    “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 59 Important notices for replacing a battery pack Attention: Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or safety of unauthorized batteries, and provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out of their use.
  • Page 68 If the Lenovo Solution Center program is not installed on the computer, the customer should download and install the program to diagnose the battery pack, before getting a non-physically damaged battery pack replaced.

  • Page 69: 1040 Memory Module

    Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 5 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (2) (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the rear battery is attached firmly. 1040 Memory module For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 59 Removal steps of the memory module When installing: Insert the notched end of the memory module into the memory slot at an angle of about 20 degrees.

  • Page 70: Step Screw (Quantity)

    Attention: • Do not drop the drive or apply any physical shock to it. The drive is sensitive to physical shock. Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data. • Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all the information on it if possible. •...
  • Page 71 Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 72: 1060 Wireless Lan Card

    When installing: Ensure that the hard disk drive or solid-state drive is firmly attached. 1060 Wireless LAN card For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 59 Removal steps of the wireless LAN card In step , disconnect the connectors by using the removal tool for the antenna RF connector or pick off the connectors in the direction as shown by using your fingers.
  • Page 73 • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 59 Removal steps of the wireless WAN card Cable routing: If you are servicing a WAN-ready model, do not remove the connector cap from the wireless WAN cable. Route and secure the cables as shown in the following illustration. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 74: 1080 Speaker Assembly

    Removal steps of the M.2 solid-state drive Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 2.7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1080 Speaker assembly For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 59 •...

  • Page 75: 1090 Backup Battery

    Removal steps of the speaker assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 2.3 mm, big head, nylon-coated (4) (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1090 Backup battery For access, remove the following FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 76: 1100 Thermal Fan Assembly

    Removal steps of the backup battery When installing: Ensure that the backup battery connector is attached firmly. 1100 Thermal fan assembly For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 59 Removal steps of the thermal fan assembly 1.
  • Page 77 2. Release the cables from the cable holder on the thermal fan assembly. 3. Remove the thermal fan assembly. When installing: • Always wear fingerstalls when handling the thermal fan assembly. Do not touch or hold any part of the thermal fan assembly with bare fingers.

  • Page 78: 1110 System Board

    can cause a thermal problem due to imperfect contact with a component. If a thermal fan assembly needs to be reused, remove and reapply thermal grease. • Do not touch the thermal grease. • Do not press, touch, or rotate the fan impeller. •...
  • Page 79 • “1070 Wireless WAN card or M.2 solid-state drive” on page 66 • “1080 Speaker assembly” on page 68 • “1100 Thermal fan assembly” on page 70 Removal steps of the system board Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)

  • Page 80: 1120 Power Button Board And Power Button Assembly

    When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. The following components soldered on the top side of the system board are extremely sensitive. When you service the system board, avoid any kind of rough handling. Platform Controller Hub (PCH) Microprocessor 1120 Power button board and power button assembly For access, remove the following FRUs in order:...

  • Page 81: 1130 Lcd Unit

    Removal steps of the power button board and power button assembly Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 2.7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1130 LCD unit For access, remove this FRU: •...
  • Page 82 Removal steps of the LCD unit Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.392 Nm M2 × 2.7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) (4.0 kgf-cm) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 83: 1140 Keyboard Plate, Dc-In Cable Assembly, Keyboard, And Keyboard Bezel Assembly

    When installing: • Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. • Ensure that you correctly route and secure the cables. Attention: 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. 1140 Keyboard plate, DC-in cable assembly, keyboard, and keyboard bezel assembly For access, remove the following FRUs in order:...
  • Page 84 • “1040 Memory module” on page 63 • “1050 Hard disk drive or solid-state drive and drive cable” on page 63 • “1060 Wireless LAN card” on page 66 • “1070 Wireless WAN card or M.2 solid-state drive” on page 66 •...
  • Page 85 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (5) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 2.7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 86: 2010 Lcd Front Sheet Bezel, Hinges, Front Metal Bezel, Lcd Panel, And Lcd Cable

    Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 2.7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (7) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 2010 LCD front sheet bezel, hinges, front metal bezel, LCD panel, and LCD cable For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly”...
  • Page 87 2. Hold the corner and slowly peel off the LCD front sheet bezel. Removal steps of the hinges Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
  • Page 88 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2.5 × 2.2 mm, big-head, nylon-coated (4) (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. Removal steps of the LCD front metal bezel Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 89 Removal steps of the LCD panel and LCD cable Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 90: 2020 Lcd Front Strap Bezel, Camera And Microphone Combo Card, Camera Cable, And Antenna Assembly

    When installing: Ensure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. 2020 LCD front strap bezel, camera and microphone combo card, camera cable, and antenna assembly For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 59 •...
  • Page 91 • “1130 LCD unit” on page 75 • “2010 LCD front sheet bezel, hinges, front metal bezel, LCD panel, and LCD cable” on page 80 Removal steps of the LCD front strap bezel Attention: Be gentle and careful when you are handing the LCD front strap bezel. Do not bend the strap bezel.
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  • Page 93 Removal steps of the antenna assembly Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
  • Page 94 Cable routing: When you install the antenna assembly and camera cable, route the camera cable in the cable holder and the antenna cable outside the cable holder. Antenna locations Wireless LAN auxiliary antenna (black) Wireless WAN auxiliary antenna (blue) Wireless WAN main antenna (red) Wireless LAN main antenna (gray) Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 95: Appendix A. Notices

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.

  • Page 96: Trademarks

    Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries or both: Lenovo ThinkPad TrackPoint Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Server are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Other company, product, or service names may be the trademarks or service marks of others.

  • Page 97: Appendix B. Abbreviation Table

    Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory Extensible Firmware Interface Electrostatic discharge Flexible printed circuits Field Replaceable Unit Integrated circuits Liquid Crystal Display Machine type and model POST Power-on self-test RFID Radio-frequency identification Supervisor password UUID Universally unique identifier © Copyright Lenovo 2013...
  • Page 98 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 100 Part Number: 0C10860_01 Printed in China (1P) P/N: 0C10860_01 *1P0C10860_01*...

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