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Appendix B. Abbreviation table ..95 1120 Power button with fingerprint reader module and bracket ....ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and X1 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
20HQ and 20HR ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 20HM and 20HN ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 and ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 might be shipped with different microprocessors, ® namely Intel and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). Hereby Intel models and AMD models are used to distinguish computer models with different microprocessors.
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• If an electrical accident occurs: – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. – Send another person to get medical aid. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and X1 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Remove the cover. 6. Check for any obvious non-ThinkPad / non-Lenovo alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-ThinkPad / non-Lenovo alterations. 7. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage.
The safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian Portuguese • French • German • Hebrew • Japanese • Korean • Spanish • Traditional Chinese DANGER DANGER ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and X1 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
– “FRU identification” on page 20 Important: • Advise customers to contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center if they need any assistance in obtaining or installing any software fixes, drivers, and UEFI BIOS downloads. Telephone numbers for Lenovo Support are available at: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/supportphonelist...
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.
Note: If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the program, save and print the log files created by the program. You need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.
If the computer you are servicing is not installed with the UEFI diagnostic program, you can download a bootable diagnostic program from the Lenovo Support Web site. The bootable diagnostic program enables you to view system information and test some hardware devices in your computer, such as memory, storage...
• “Checking the ac power adapter” on page 25 • “Checking the built-in battery and operational charging” on page 25 • “Checking the coin-cell battery” on page 25 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and X1 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Checking the built-in battery and operational charging This system supports only batteries specially designed for this specific system and manufactured by Lenovo or an authorized manufacturer. The system does not support unauthorized batteries or batteries designed for other systems.
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• If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. • If the voltage is not correct, replace the coin-cell battery. • If the coin-cell battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and X1 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
When the latest maintenance diskette and the system program service diskette become available, they will be posted on: https://support.lenovo.com Reset or restore Windows To reset or restore Windows, refer to the information below: • Use Lenovo recovery options. 1. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/HowToCreateLenovoRecovery 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. • Use Window recovery options.
The system management password can also protect the system information stored in UEFI BIOS like a supervisor password, but it has lower authority by default. The system management password can be set through the UEFI BIOS menu or through Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) with the Lenovo client-management interface.
Lenovo cannot reset your passwords or recover data from the storage drive. You can contact a Lenovo authorized service provider to have the storage drive replaced. A fee will be charged for parts and service. If the storage drive is a CRU (Customer Replaceable Unit), you can also contact Lenovo to purchase a new storage drive to replace the old one by yourself.
Also, in either of the following events, the computer automatically returns from sleep mode and resumes operation: • The ring indicator (RI) is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device. • The time set on the resume timer elapses. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and X1 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Note: The computer does not accept any input immediately after it enters sleep mode. Wait a few seconds before taking any action to reenter operation mode. Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following occurs: • The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are stored on the solid-state drive. •...
HDD (HDD0) 3. Replace the system board. 2200 Have the computer serviced. Machine Type and Serial Number are invalid. 2201 Replace the system board. Machine UUID is invalid ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and X1 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Beep errors Lenovo SmartBeep technology enables you to decode beep errors with your smartphone when a black screen occurs with beeps from your computer. To decode the beep error with Lenovo SmartBeep technology, do the following: 1.
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The following section describes some beep errors and the corresponding solutions. Note: Do not attempt to service a product yourself unless instructed to do so by the Customer Support Center or product documentation. Only use a Lenovo-authorized service provider to repair your product. Error codes...
Error codes Solutions 0287: Discrete graphics error 1. Reinstall or replace the discrete graphics card (service provider only). 2. If step 1 does not work, replace the system board (service provider only). 0288: Computer display error 1. Reconnect the display cable on both the system board side and the computer display side (service provider only) and check the LCD panel.
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.
Table 4. LCD-related symptoms FRU or action, in sequence Symptom or error No beep, power-on indicator on, and a blank LCD during 1. Run LCD Self Test. POST. 2. Replace the system board. • LCD backlight not working. 1. Reseat the LCD connectors. •...
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Key/Key combination Function Scroll contents Send system request Enter sleep mode To wake up the computer, press Fn or the power button. Go to beginning Go to end ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and X1 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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 .
Major FRUs and CRUs (for ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8) ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and X1 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Touchpad, P sensor, and NFC cable (for models with NFC) Nano-SIM-card tray* Power button with fingerprint reader module Fingerprint reader bracket Pen holder Lenovo Integrated Pen Pen charger with cable Recovery USB* Power cord ac power adapter Miscellaneous parts (See “Miscellaneous parts and other FRUs”...
* for selected models Major FRUs and CRUs (for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11) ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and X1 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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FRU descriptions Self-service CRU Optional-service LCD unit Note: LCD unit is a single FRU. Keyboard bezel assembly with keyboard Trackpad (for models without NFC) Trackpad (for models with NFC) NFC module* Coin-cell battery Speaker kit Built-in battery Thermal fan assembly System board Wireless-WAN antenna assembly* Base cover assembly...
*for selected models Connector and cable guide This section provides information for Lenovo authorized service technicians to help identify connectors and cables for replacement purpose. To view each FRU and the exploded illustration of the computer, see “Major FRUs and CRUs (for ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8)” on page 48, and “Major FRUs and CRUs (for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11)”...
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System board connectors and cables Item Connector (location) Internal cable required Cable connection Always on USB 3.2 Connect USB-A compatible devices. connector Gen 1 (external) Camera connector Camera cable The LCD unit comes with the camera cable. (internal) Connect the cable to this connector. WLAN antenna connector WLAN antenna The LCD unit comes with the WLAN antenna.
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Connect a USB-C compatible device or a (USB-C) (external) Thunderbolt-4 compatible device or a USB-C power adapter to this connector. Trackpad, P sensor and NFC connector for models without NFC ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and X1 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Connect the WWAN antenna assembly to this two ends. NFC connector Connect this end to the NFC module. Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to: https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup Chapter 6 Locations...
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4. Run the Update.bat file as Administrator. 5. Lay down the computer with the LCD panel facing up as shown and then follow the on-screen instructions to start the calibration process. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and X1 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1. Connect a USB memory key to the computer. 2. Go to and follow the instructions on the screen to create a https://www.lenovo.com/maintenanceutilities Maintenance Key. Note: Only an authorized Lenovo service technician can access the above Web site. 3. Restart the computer. Chapter 7 FRU replacement notices...
To check what ECAs have been previously applied to the machine, use the ECA Information Read/Write function on the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and X1 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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1. Insert the latest version of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer. 2. From the main menu, select 6. Set ECA Information. 3. To read the ECA information, select 2. Read ECA/rework number from EEPROM and follow the instructions on the screen.
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If the computer has a ThinkPad Pen Pro installed, remove the pen before you start servicing. 1010 Base cover assembly • “Removing ThinkPad Pen Pro (for ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8)” on page 64 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and X1 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Label locations on the base cover assembly The following illustration shows the location of each label. Item Item IMEI label CMIIT lable GEO label CECP label Asset tag Windows label S/N labe COA label Country label Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
The only exception to this is if the battery is physically damaged or a customer is reporting a possible safety issue. If the Lenovo Solution Center program is not installed on the computer, the customer should download and install the program to diagnose the battery, before getting a non-physically damaged battery replaced. Note that the replacement of a physically damaged battery is not covered by the warranty.
For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 64 Removal procedure Type one: models with 4G wireless WAN card Type two: models with 5G wireless WAN card ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and X1 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Type three: models with wireless WAN bracket only Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × L2.2 mm, big-hat (1) Silver (1.85 kgf-cm) Installation procedure • Type one: 4G wireless WAN card Note: Attach the bracket to the wireless WAN card .
0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1050 Pen charger (for ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 only) For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 64 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and X1 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1080 Audio board For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 64 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and X1 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removal steps of the audio board Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × L4.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1090 USB board For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 64 Removal steps of the USB board Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
1110 Trackpad, P sensor and and NFC cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 64 • “1020 Built-in battery” on page 66 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and X1 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Removal steps of the trackpad, P sensor and and NFC cable (for model with NFC module) Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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1120 Power button with fingerprint reader module and bracket For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 64 Removal steps of the fingerprint reader module and bracket Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
• “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 64 • “1020 Built-in battery” on page 66 • “1110 Trackpad, P sensor and and NFC cable” on page 74 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and X1 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Removal steps of the trackpad (for models with NFC module) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × L1.8 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver or Black (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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1. A trackpad jig might come with the trackpad which is used for fixing the location of the trackpad. Attach the trackpad jig to the trackpad and bend the four angles as shown by arrows below. 2. Install the trackpad with jig as shown. ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and X1 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
3. Install the screws to fix the trackpad. 4. Remove the Jig. 1140 Coin-cell battery For access, remove these FRUs: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 64 • “1020 Built-in battery” on page 66 Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.6 × L2.6 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) Black or silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 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. 1170 System board assembly Important notices for handling the system board When handling the system board, read the following:...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × L2.8 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (8) Silver (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 8 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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Removal steps of system board (for ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11) ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and X1 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × L2.8 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (8) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1180 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 64 Removal steps of the LCD unit (for ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8) Step Screw (quantity) Color...
• “1050 Pen charger (for ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 only)” on page 70 • “1060 Pen holder (for ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 only)” on page 71 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and X1 Yoga Gen 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• “1070 Thermal fan assembly” on page 72 • “1080 Audio board” on page 72 • “1090 USB board” on page 73 • “1100 NFC module and the sponge” on page 74 • “1110 Trackpad, P sensor and and NFC cable” on page 74 •...
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