General checkout ..43 What to do first . Checkout guide . Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) PC-Doctor for Windows . PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery .
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Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) DVDs . Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) DVDs Windows Vista Business (32 bit) DVDs . ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Windows Vista Business (64 bit) DVDs . Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) DVDs .
Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer. v Fan louvers on the machine help to prevent overheating of internal components. Do not obstruct fan louvers or cover them with labels or stickers. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment. 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.
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This practice ensures correct grounding of the units. v If an electrical accident occurs: – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. – Send another person to get medical aid. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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. This guide addresses only those items.
– 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. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Safety notices (multilingual translations) The safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: v English v Arabic v Brazilian Portuguese v French v German v Hebrew v Japanese v Korean v Spanish v Traditional Chinese Safety information...
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If the LCD breaks and the fluid from inside the LCD gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical care if any symptoms from the fluid are present after washing. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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DANGER To avoid shock, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials. DANGER 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...
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Se o LCD quebrar e o fluido de dentro dele entrar em contato com seus olhos ou com suas mãos, lave as áreas afetadas imediatamente com água durante pelo menos 15 minutos. Procure cuidados médicos se algum sintoma causado pelo fluido surgir após a lavagem. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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PERIGO Para evitar choque elétrico, não remova a capa plástica que protege a parte inferior da placa inversora. PERIGO Embora as principais baterias possuam baixa voltagem, uma bateria em curto-circuito ou aterrada pode produzir corrente o bastante para queimar materiais de pessoal ou inflamáveis.
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Si le panneau d’affichage à cristaux liquides se brise et que vous recevez dans les yeux ou sur les mains une partie du fluide, rincez-les abondamment pendant au moins quinze minutes. Consultez un médecin si des symptômes persistent après le lavage. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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DANGER Afin d’éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne retirez pas le cache en plastique protégeant la partie inférieure de la carte d’alimentation. DANGER Bien que le voltage des batteries principales soit peu élevé, le court-circuit ou la mise à la masse d’une batterie peut produire suffisamment de courant pour brûler des matériaux combustibles ou causer des brûlures corporelles graves.
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Polung angebrachte Verbindungsstecker entfernt werden. Bei der Entsorgung die örtlichen Bestimmungen für Sondermüll beachten. Beim Ersetzen der Batterie nur Batterien des Typs verwenden, der in der Ersatzteilliste aufgeführt ist. Der Einsatz falscher Batterien kann zu Entzündung oder Explosion führen. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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VORSICHT 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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Si la LCD se rompe y el fluido de su interior entra en contacto con sus ojos o sus manos, lave inmediatamente las áreas afectadas con agua durante 15 minutos como mínimo. Obtenga atención medica si se presenta algún síntoma del fluido despues de lavarse. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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PELIGRO Para evitar descargas, no quite la cubierta de plástico que rodea la parte baja de la tarjeta invertida. PELIGRO Aunque las baterías principales tienen un voltaje bajo, una batería cortocircuitada o con contacto a tierra puede producir la corriente suficiente como para quemar material combustible o provocar quemaduras en el personal.
Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following: DANGER Emits visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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3A ou Classe 3B integrado. Observe o seguinte: PERIGO Emite radiação de laser visível e invisível quando aberto. Não olhe diretamente para o feixe a olho nu ou com instrumentos óticos, e evite exposição direta ao feixe. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Certains modèles d’ordinateur ThinkPad sont équipés d’origine d’une unité de stockage optique telle qu’une unité de CD-ROM ou de DVD-ROM. Ces unités sont également vendues séparément en tant qu’options. Si l’une de ces unités est installée, elle est certifiée conforme, aux Etats-Unis, aux normes indiquées dans le sous-chapitre J du DHHS 21 CFR relatif aux produits à...
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Ein installiertes CD-ROM-Laufwerk, DVD-ROM-Laufwerk oder anderes optisches Speicherlaufwerk kann eine Laserdiode der Klasse 3A oder 3B enthalten. Folgendes beachten: GEFAHR Sichtbare und nicht sichtbare Laserstrahlung, wenn geöfnet. Nicht in den Strahl blicken. Keine Lupen oder Spiegel verwenden. Strahlungsbereich meiden. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: PELIGRO Emite radiación láser visible e invisible cuando está abierto. No fije la vista en el rayo, no lo mire directamente con instrumentos ópticos y evite la exposición directa al rayo. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
– “FRU identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV products” on page 41 Important: BIOS and device driver fixes are customer-installable. The BIOS and device drivers are posted on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo following support site: http://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/ion/...
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 X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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).
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(this is the same record found in PEW). v eSupport can be accessed at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP.
“Checkout guide” on page 45 – “Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS” on page 45 – “Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)” on page 48 – “PC-Doctor for Windows” on page 48 – “PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery” on page 49 –...
The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts might be a symptom of unauthorized service or modification. v If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it may have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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 General checkout...
A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean the formal support device list. Some unsupported device names may appear in the PC-Doctor menu. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual ® pointer. Instead of pressing Enter, click the left button.
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The options on the test menu are as follows: Diagnostics v Run Normal Test v Run Quick Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v Video Adapter v Serial Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v ThinkPad Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Advanced Memory Tests...
While the Windows operating system is running, press the ThinkVantage button. You can also run this program as either of the following: v Click Start --> All Programs --> Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools --> System Health and Diagnostics. v Click Start --> Control Panel --> System and Security --> Lenovo’s System Health and Diagnostics.
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery ® In some models of ThinkPad Notebook, the Rescue and Recovery workspace enables you to run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of the computer. To run the test, click “Run Diagnostics” on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. General checkout...
Hard disk drive or solid state drive Diskette drive Optical drive Memory ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Applicable test 1. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Place the computer on a horizontal surface, and run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test.
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Table 1. FRU tests (continued) Applicable test TrackPoint or pointing If the TrackPoint does not work, check the configuration as device specified in the BIOS Setup Utility. If the TrackPoint is disabled, select Automatic to enable it. After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer may drift on the screen for a short time.
To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual (20V) Voltage (V dc)
Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator or icon does not turn on, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. Reinstall the battery pack. If the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on, replace the battery pack.
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If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Red (+) Wire Black (-)
Service Web site: When the latest maintenance diskette and the system program service diskette become available, they will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of a failure, no Product Recovery program is on the new drive.
3. Press F10 to save the Setup Utility configuration changes. Follow the instructions on the screen to begin the recovery process. 4. Select your language and click Next. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual ® Windows operating system. Use this disc...
5. Read the license. If you agree with the terms and conditions, select I accept these terms and conditions and then click Next. If you do not agree with the terms and conditions, follow the instructions on the screen. 6. Click Yes in the displayed window to begin the operating system recovery process.
If it has, it can be used for access to the hard disk drive. If no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to recover data from the hard disk drive.
Attention: If User only mode is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the hard disk drive.
To cause the computer to return from sleep (standby) mode and resume operation, do one of the following: v Press the Fn key. v Open the LCD cover. v Turn on the power switch. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Also, in either of the following events, the computer automatically returns from sleep (standby) mode and resumes operation: v The ring indicator (RI) is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device. v The time set on the resume timer elapses. Note: The computer does not accept any input immediately after it enters sleep (standby) mode.
EEPROM is not correct. 0185 Bad startup sequence settings. Enter BIOS Setup and load Setup defaults. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU or action, in sequence System board. 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and save the current setting by pressing F10.
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Table 2. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error 0187 EAIA data access error—The access to EEPROM is failed. 0188 Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area. 0189 Invalid RFID configuration information area—The EEPROM checksum is not correct. 0190 Critical low-battery error 0191 System Security—Invalid Remote Change requested.
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1804 Unauthorized WAN card is plugged in—Power off and remove the WAN card. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU or action, in sequence 1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the AC adapter.
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--> HDD Active Protection Test. Inform the following information to the customer: If in the primary bay the customer is using a non-IBM or non-Lenovo hard disk drive (HDD), or an old generation IBM HDD which is not supported by this system, with the risk in mind, the customer can still use it by pressing ESC.
Beep symptoms Table 4. Beep symptoms Symptom or error One beep and a blank, unreadable, or flashing LCD. One long and two short beeps, and a blank or unreadable LCD. Two short beeps with error codes. Two short beeps and a blank screen. Three short beeps, pause, three more short beeps, and one short beep.
If the LCD you are servicing has two or less visible defective pixels, it should not be considered faulty. However, if the LCD has three or more visible defective pixels, it will be deemed as defective by Lenovo and it should be replaced. Notes: v This policy applies to all ThinkPad Notebooks purchased on 1 January, 2008 or later.
Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can be due to a variety of causes that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a problem recurs.
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Wireless PAN status Wireless status Caps lock ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Meaning Green: The computer is on and ready to use. This indicator stays lit whenever the computer is on and is not in sleep (standby) mode. Green: The computer is in sleep (standby) mode.
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Fn+F9 Fn+F10 Fn+F11 Fn+F12 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Apply a presentation scheme directly, with no need to start Presentation Director. To disable this function and use the Fn+F7 key combination for switching a display output location, start Presentation Director, and change the settings.
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Table 8. Fn key combinations (continued) Key combination Description Fn+PgUp Turn the ThinkLight Note: This function is supported only on the ThinkPad computers that have the ThinkLight. The on or off status of the ThinkLight is shown on the screen for a few seconds when you press Fn+PgUp. Fn+Home The computer display becomes brighter.
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. 2. From the main menu, select 1. Set System Identification.
When you replace the system board, you must set the UUID on the new system board as follows: 1. Install the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later, and restart the computer. 2. From the main menu, select 4. Assign UUID.
Before servicing ThinkPad X301 Removing the SIM card: Some models of the ThinkPad X301 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.
1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Table 9. Removal steps of battery pack Unlock the battery latch 1 . Holding the battery lock lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the direction shown by arrow 3 and Note: Large battery used in some models only has one battery latch.
Table 10. Removal steps of optical drive or second battery or travel cover Note: For models with the travel cover, skip step 1 . Step ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Screw (quantity) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) Color...
1030 Solid state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD) For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 83 v “1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover” on page 84 Attention: v Do not drop the drive or apply any physical shock to it. The drive is sensitive to physical shock.
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Table 11. Removal steps of SSD or HDD (continued) When installing: Make sure that the SSD connector or HDD connector is attached firmly. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1040 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 83 v “1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover” on page 84 Table 12. Removal steps of DIMM Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. Removing and replacing a FRU...
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When installing: Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the socket. Press the DIMM firmly, and pivot it until it snaps into the place. Make sure that it is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 83 v “1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover” on page 84 Table 13. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them.
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(P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in direction of the arrow. Note: Some models might have only two antenna cables in step 3 . Step ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (2) Color...
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Table 13. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN (continued) When installing: v In models with wireless LAN card that has two antenna connectors, plug the gray cable into the jack labeled MAIN, and the black cable into the jack labeled AUX on the card.
“1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover” on page 84 Table 14. Removal steps of wireless USB adapter or Intel Turbo Memory Minicard Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 14. Removal steps of wireless USB adapter or Intel Turbo Memory Minicard (continued) In step 3 , 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 direction of the arrow.
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Table 14. Removal steps of wireless USB adapter or Intel Turbo Memory Minicard (continued) ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1070 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 83 v “1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover” on page 84 Table 15. Removal steps of keyboard Attention: If a travel cover is installed on the computer you are servicing, you need to remove it before removing the screw that secures the keyboard.
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Table 15. Removal steps of keyboard (continued) Lift the keyboard a little in the direction shown by arrow 4 , and then detach the connector 5 . ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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When installing the keyboard, do as follows: Table 16. Installation of the keyboard 1. Attach the keyboard connector. 2. Attach the keyboard so that the keyboard edges a are under the frame as shown in this figure. Removing and replacing a FRU...
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3. To make sure that the front side of the keyboard is housed firmly, gently press the keys with your thumbs and try to slide the keyboard toward you. 4. Secure the keyboard by tightening the screws from the bottom side of the computer. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1080 Backup battery DANGER 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: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 83 v “1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover” on page 84 v “1070 Keyboard”...
In step 1 , 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 direction of the arrow. Step ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (2) Color...
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Table 18. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (continued) Note: Plug the red cable into the jack labeled MAIN on the card, and the blue cable into the jack labeled AUX. Removing and replacing a FRU...
“1100 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader” on page 102 Table 20. Removal steps of BDC-2 Step When installing: Make sure that connector is attached firmly. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Screw (quantity) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) Color...
1120 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 83 v “1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover” on page 84 v “1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 89 v “1060 Wireless USB adapter or Intel Turbo Memory Minicard”...
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Table 21. Removal steps of keyboard bezel (continued) Step ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Screw (quantity) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) M2 × 4 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Torque Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Black 0.167 Nm...
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Table 21. Removal steps of keyboard bezel (continued) Note: Before step 8 , pull the cables out from the cable guide hole of the keyboard bezel as shown in a in this figure. Removing and replacing a FRU...
Table 22. Removal steps of audio FPC and audio sub card Note: Step from 1 to 4 are for the audio FPC, and step 5 to 7 are for the audio sub card. When installing: Make sure that the connectors are attached firmly. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 22. Removal steps of audio FPC and audio sub card (continued) Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 4 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. Color Black Removing and replacing a FRU Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm)
Table 23. Removal steps of speaker assembly Step When installing: Make sure that the speaker connector is attached firmly, and the cables are routed as in this figure. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Screw (quantity) M2 × 4 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) Color...
1150 LCD assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 83 v “1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover” on page 84 v “1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 89 v “1060 Wireless USB adapter or Intel Turbo Memory Minicard”...
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Table 24. Removal steps of LCD assembly (continued) When installing: 1. 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. 2.
“1150 LCD assembly” on page 111 Table 25. Removal steps of VGA cable and DC-in connector Step When installing: Make sure that the connectors are attached firmly. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (2) Color...
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Table 25. Removal steps of VGA cable and DC-in connector (continued) In step 6 , detach the DC-in connector from the I/O bracket ( a ), then detach the VGA cable from the bracket 7 . Removing and replacing a FRU...
“1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN” on page 100 v “1100 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader” on page 102 v “1120 Keyboard bezel” on page 105 v “1150 LCD assembly” on page 111 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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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. Accelerometer chip for the HDD Active Protection System ICH (I/O Controller Hub) GMCH (Integrated video chip) Removing and replacing a FRU ™...
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Table 26. Removal steps of system board, fan assembly, and base cover assembly Step In step 3 , remove the system board and fan assembly together from the base cover assembly. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Screw (quantity) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (1)
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Table 26. Removal steps of system board, fan assembly, and base cover assembly (continued) Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 4 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (3) Turn the system board over, and then disconnect the fan assembly from the system board. When installing: Make sure that the fan connector is attached to the system board firmly.
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0.2 grams, on the part marked a as in the following figure. Either too much or too less application of grease can cause a thermal problem due to imperfect contact with a component. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Note: Applying labels to the base cover The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. When you replace the base cover, you need to apply the following labels: Homologation label Product label Following labels need to be peeled off from the old base cover, and need to be put on the new base cover.
2020 LCD panel and LCD cable For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 83 v “1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover” on page 84 v “1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 89 v “1060 Wireless USB adapter or Intel Turbo Memory Minicard”...
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When installing: When attaching the LCD panel to the cover, press the left and right edges covered with metal gently with your fingers. DO NOT press the surface of the panel or apply any excessive force to the panel. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 29. Removal steps of LCD panel and LCD cable (continued) Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (1) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. Color Torque Silver 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Removing and replacing a FRU...
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Table 29. Removal steps of LCD panel and LCD cable (continued) Cable routing: When you install the LCD cable, route the cable as shown in this figure. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
2030 Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 83 v “1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover” on page 84 v “1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 89 v “1060 Wireless USB adapter or Intel Turbo Memory Minicard”...
When installing: As 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 X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (4)
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Table 31. Removal steps of antenna assembly (continued) Removing and replacing a FRU...
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Table 31. Removal steps of antenna assembly (continued) Cable routing: When you install the antenna assembly, route the cables as shown in this figure. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
2050 Hinge L and hinge R For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 83 v “1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover” on page 84 v “1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 89 v “1060 Wireless USB adapter or Intel Turbo Memory Minicard”...
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Table 32. Removal steps of hinge L and hinge R (continued) ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
2060 LED sub card, LED cable and LCD cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 83 v “1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover” on page 84 v “1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 89 v “1060 Wireless USB adapter or Intel Turbo Memory Minicard”...
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Table 33. Removal steps of LED sub card, LED cable, and LCD cover assembly (continued) Cable routing: When you install the microphone module, route the cable as shown in this figure. ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Locations This chapter presents the location of ThinkPad X301 features and hardware. Front view Integrated camera ThinkLight Status indicators Note: For the description of each indicator, see “Status indicators” on page Power switch Security keyhole Optical drive or second battery or travel cover...
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Table 34. Parts list—Overall a, b See “Miscellaneous parts” on page 151. LCD unit (see “LCD FRUs” on page 148.) Keyboard bezel assembly ® Qualcomm UNDP1 - Wireless WAN card v 2774-CTO, 23x v 2776-CTO v 2777-CTO v 2778-CTO v 2779-CTO v 4057-CTO v 4182-CTO Ericsson F3507g USA - Wireless WAN card...
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2774-CTO, 4Wx, H4x, H5x, N1x, N2x, N3x, N4x v 2776-CTO, 29x, 30x, N1x, N4x, N5x, N6x, P9x v 2777-CTO v 2778-CTO v 2779-CTO v 4057-CTO, N1x, N2x, N3x v 4182-CTO ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU no. CRU ID 43Y9269 43Y9973 43Y9270 43Y9974...
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Table 34. Parts list—Overall (continued) System board assembly with 1.6 GHz CPU, AMT, TPM v 2774-CTO, 44x, 45x, 48x, 49x, 4Ax, 4Bx, 4Kx, 4Nx, 4Px, 53x, 54x, 55x, 56x, 57x, v 2776-CTO, 23x, 24x, 25x, 26x, 27x, 32x, 33x, 34x, 35x, 36x, 37x, 38x, 3Ax, 3Bx, 3Cx, 3Dx, 3Ex, 3Fx, 3Lx v 2777-CTO, 12x, 15x v 2778-CTO...
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Intel Turbo Memory Minicard, 4 GB (half size) v 2774-CTO, 46x, 49x, 4Ax, 4Wx v 2776-CTO v 2777-CTO v 2778-CTO v 2779-CTO v 4057-CTO v 4182-CTO VGA cable DC-in cable ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU no. CRU ID 42T0965 43Y6539 43Y6501 43Y6503 43Y6523 43Y6525 43Y9812...
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Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-2.1) 512-MB DDR3-1066 SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC3-8500) card v 2774-CTO, L2x v 2776-CTO v 2777-CTO, L1x v 2778-CTO v 2779-CTO v 4057-CTO v 4182-CTO ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU no. CRU ID 45N7955 45N8205 41W0522 42T1323 42T1327 42X4670...
Polish Portuguese Russian Slovak Slovenian Spanish Swiss Thai Traditional Chinese Turkish U.K. English U.S. English U.S. English (International, with a Euro symbol) ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual CRU ID 42T3615 42T3612 42T3631 44C9255 42T3602 42T3601 42T3620 42T3609 42T3606 42T3607 42T3605...
Miscellaneous parts Table 36. Parts list—Miscellaneous parts Screw kit (including nylon-coated screws): v M2 × 3 mm (silver), small head (35) v M2 × 4 mm (black), bind head (15) v M2 × 4 mm (black), small head (4) v M2 × 6 mm (black), bind head (25) v M2 ×...
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Stud, system board v Insulation (top) v Insulation, black (battery) v Insulation, black (coil) v Insulation, black (SIM) v SIM card bracket v Eject sheet v USB gascket v Spacer 2.0 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual CRU ID 45N3052 45N3053 45N3050...
Table 36. Parts list—Miscellaneous parts (continued) LCD miscellaneous parts: v (a) Heat spreader for camera v ThinkPad logo v Lenovo logo v Label (camera) v Label (no camera) v Label (LED) v Tape cable fix (10 × 38) v LCD latch R v LCD latch L v Rubber 0.5...
Recovery discs Windows XP Professional (32 bit) DVDs Windows XP Professional (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 2774-CTO, 46x, 54x, 55x, 57x, 58x, LDx, N3x, N4x, P1x, P2x, P3x, P4x, P5x, P6x, P7x, P8x, P9x, PAx, PBx, PCx, PDx, PEx, PFx, PGx v 2776-CTO, 27x, 32x, 33x, 35x, 37x, 38x, 3Ax, 3Bx, 3Cx, 3Fx, 3Gx, 3Kx, 3Lx, L8x, P1x, P2x, P3x, P9x v 2777-CTO, L2x, P1x, P2x, P3x, P4x, P5x, P6x, P7x...
4057-CTO v 4182-CTO, 33x Table 42. Parts list—Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) recovery DVDs Language English Japanese Korean Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong S.A.R.) ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual 58Y1807 58Y2652 58Y1806 58Y1802 58Y1803 58Y1804...
Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) DVDs Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 2774-CTO v 2776-CTO v 2777-CTO v 2778-CTO v 2779-CTO v 4057-CTO v 4182-CTO, 34x Table 43. Parts list—Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) recovery DVDs Language Danish English...
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Table 44. Parts list—Windows Vista Business (32 bit) recovery DVDs Language Brazilian Portuguese Czech Danish English English (modem-disabled) English, French, German, and Dutch (in Belgium and Luxemburg) English, French, German, and Italian (in Switzerland) English, Finnish, and Swedish (in Sweden) French German Greek...
2774-CTO, 48x v 2776-CTO, 36x, V2x v 2777-CTO v 2778-CTO v 2779-CTO v 4057-CTO v 4182-CTO Table 45. Parts list—Windows Vista Business (64 bit) recovery DVDs Language English English (modem-disabled) German Japanese ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual 58Y1761 58Y1760 58Y1758 58Y2653...
Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) DVDs Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 2774-CTO, 1Sx, E1x, L4x, L8x, LAx, LFx v 2776-CTO, L1x, L2x, L3x, TCx v 2777-CTO v 2778-CTO v 2779-CTO v 4057-CTO, E1x v 4182-CTO Table 46.
Windows 7 Home Premium (32 bit) DVDs Windows 7 Home Premium (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 2774-CTO v 2776-CTO v 2777-CTO v 2778-CTO v 2779-CTO v 4057-CTO v 4182-CTO Table 48. Parts list—Windows 7 Home Premium (32 bit) recovery DVDs Language Brazilian Portuguese English...
2778-CTO v 2779-CTO v 4057-CTO v 4182-CTO Table 49. Parts list—Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) recovery DVDs Language English English (for India) Japanese Polish Simplified Chinese Turkish ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual 58Y3936 58Y3932 58Y3933 58Y3934 58Y3931 58Y3935...
Windows 7 Professional (32 bit) DVDs Windows 7 Professional (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 2774-CTO, 56x, 59x, 62x v 2776-CTO, 3Ex, 3Hx, 3Jx v 2777-CTO v 2778-CTO v 2779-CTO v 4057-CTO v 4182-CTO Table 50.
English (for India) English, French, German, and Italian (in Switzerland) French German Hebrew Italian Japanese Korean Simplified Chinese Spanish Traditional Chinese Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong S.A.R.) ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual 58Y3895 58Y3905 58Y3896 58Y3906 58Y3897 58Y3898 58Y3899 58Y3901 58Y3902 58Y3903 58Y3893...
USB floppy diskette drive for maintenance diskette USB floppy diskette drive tool kit Test card for integrated Smart Card LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later Note: Download the file from the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ 95F3598 1650840 93F2838...
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