FRU ....49 Checkout guide ....Before servicing ThinkPad X121e models ..Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS..
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2050 Wireless LAN antenna assembly, wireless Windows XP Professional DVDs ..WAN antenna assembly, and LCD rear cover Windows Vista Business (32-bit) DVDs . . . assembly ....Windows 7 Home Basic (32-bit) DVDs .
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.
– Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. – Send another person to get medical aid. 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.
2. Make sure that the ESD protective devices you use have been certified (ISO 9000) as fully effective. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: • Keep the parts in protective packages until they are inserted into the product. • Avoid contact with other people. •...
– “FRU identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV products” on page 21 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: http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone...
Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) This provides the ability for a customer to configure a Lenovo solution from an eSite, and have this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it is built and shipped directly to the customer. The machine label, Product Entitlement Warehouse (PEW), eSupport, and the HMM will load these products as the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = “CTO”...
= a “fixed part number”, not “CTO” (Example: 1829-F1U). • PEW can be accessed at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=LOOK-WARNTY Select Warranty lookup. Input the MT and the Serial number and the list of key commodities will be returned in the PEW record under COMPONENT INFORMATION.
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Use the HMM as a backup to PEW and eSupport to view the complete list of FRUs at the MT model level. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
“What to do first” on page 23 • “Checkout guide” on page 24 – “Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS” on page 24 – “Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox” on page 26 – “FRU tests” on page 27 • “Power system checkout” on page 28 ®...
PC-Doctor. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS is available at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the Web site. For some possible configurations of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run correctly. To avoid this problem, you need to initialize the computer setup by use of the ThinkPad Setup before you run PC-Doctor.
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 Testing the computer In this product, you need an external optical drive to use the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD to test the hardware features.
Benchmark System DOS Shell Tech Support Form Battery Rundown Erase Drive Contents View PCDR Host Log Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox ® ® Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox is a diagnostic program that works through the Windows operating system. It enables you to view symptoms of computer problems and solutions for them, and includes automatic notification when action is required, computing assistance, advanced diagnostics, and diagnostic history.
Download Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox, and then follow the instructions on the Web site. To run this program, do as follows: Windows 7: Click Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ System and Security ➙ Lenovo - System Health and Diagnostics. ® Windows Vista and Windows XP: Click Start ➙...
Table 1. FRU tests (continued) Applicable test TrackPoint or pointing If the TrackPoint does not work, check the configuration as specified in the ThinkPad device Setup. 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. This drift can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the TrackPoint pointer.
Note: Output voltage of pin no.2 of the ac power adapter may different from the one you are servicing. 3. If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac power adapter. 4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: •...
4. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 5 and 7. The resistance must be 4 to 30 K Ω. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board.
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/support. Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set When the hard disk drive is replaced because of a failure, no product recovery program is on the new drive.
2. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc into the DVD drive. 3. Press F10 to save the ThinkPad Setup configuration changes. Follow the instructions on the screen to begin the recovery process. 4. Select your language and click Next. 5. Read the license. If you agree with the terms and conditions, select I accept these terms and conditions and then click Next.
If no master hard disk password is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user hard disk password or the master hard disk password, or to recover data from the hard disk drive.
1. Turn on the computer. 2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to enter ThinkPad Setup. 3. Select Security. 4. Select Password. 5. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is the letter of the hard disk drive. A pop-up window opens. 6.
• The time set on the resume timer elapses. Note: The computer does not accept any input immediately after it enters sleep (standby) mode. Wait a few seconds before taking any action to reenter operation mode. Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following occurs: •...
Note: For a device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad Notebooks, see the manual for that device. Numeric error codes Table 2. Numeric error codes Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0177 System board. Bad SVP data, stop POST task-The checksum of the supervisor password in the EEPROM is not correct.
Thermal sensing error. System board. This system does not support batteries that are not Replace the battery. genuine Lenovo-made or authorized. This system will continue to boot, but may not charge unauthorized batteries. Attention: Lenovo has no responsibility for the...
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.
Undetermined problems If the diagnostic tests did not identify the adapter or device that has failed, if wrong devices are installed, or if the system simply is not operating, follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate FRUs that have no defects).
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Table 8. Fn key combinations (continued) Key combination Description • Computer display and external monitor (extended desktop) • External monitor only Note: To switch between the computer display and an external monitor, the Win+P key combination is also available. For Windows Vista and Windows XP: Switch between the computer display and an external monitor.
CRU; and (2) you may be charged for the replacement CRU if Lenovo does not receive the defective part within thirty (30) days of your receipt of the replacement CRU. See your Lenovo Limited Warranty documentation for full details.
If you replace the system board, you must restore the serial number of the system board 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.
4. To read the box build date, select 5. Read box build date from EEPROM, and follow the instructions on the computer. After an engineering change is applied to the machine, the EEPROM must be updated. Use the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later to update the EEPROM.
CRU; and (2) you may be charged for the replacement CRU if Lenovo does not receive the defective part within thirty (30) days of your receipt of the replacement CRU. See your Lenovo Limited Warranty documentation for full details.
Important notice for replacing a battery pack: • Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox has an automatic battery diagnostic that determines if the battery pack is defective. A battery pack FRU should not be replaced unless this diagnostic shows that the battery is defective.
When installing: Install the battery pack in the slot, and make sure that the battery latch is in the locked position. 1020 Bottom slot cover For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 50 Removal steps of bottom slot cover Note: Loosen the screws , but do not remove them.
1030 Memory modules For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 50 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 51 Removal steps of memory modules Note: If only one memory module is used on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in the upper SLOT , but not in the lower SLOT When installing: Insert the notched end of the memory module into the socket.
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• “1010 Battery pack” on page 50 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 51 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. •...
Removal steps of the hard disk drive or solid state drive bracket Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M3 × 2.8 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) 1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) When installing: Plug the gray cable into the jack marked MAIN or M, and the black cable into the jack marked AUX or A on the card. Note: In models with a wireless LAN card that has three antenna connectors, plug the gray cable (MAIN) into the jack marked TR1, the white cable (third) into the jack marked RO or TR3, and the black cable (AUX) into the jack marked TR2 on the card.
1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 50 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 51 Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN In step , 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 the direction of the arrows.
1070 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 50 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 51 Removal steps of keyboard When installing: Make sure the screws have been fastened to secure to keyboard. Chapter 8 Removing and replacing a FRU...
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When installing: Make sure that the connectors are attached firmly. When installing: Attach the keyboard so that the keyboard edge is under the frame as shown in the following figure. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1080 Power sub card and microphone For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 50 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 51 • “1040 Hard disk drive or solid state drive assembly” on page 52 •...
Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Removal steps of microphone When installing: Make sure that the connectors are attached firmly. 1090 Top case assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
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Removal steps of top case assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm • Front side: M2 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) • Rear side: M2.5 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) (1.85 kgfcm) Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 ×...
In step , push the top case assembly out from the frame as shown in the following figure by using a plastic pry tool, and remove the top case assembly in the direction shown by the arrow When installing: Make sure that all the projections of the top case assembly are attached firmly to the guide holes of the base cover.
When installing: Make sure that the connector on the bottom side of the card is attached firmly to the system board. 1110 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 50 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 51 •...
• “1010 Battery pack” on page 50 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 51 • “1070 Keyboard” on page 57 • “1090 Top case assembly” on page 60 Removal steps of I/O board Torque Step Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm)
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• Avoid rough handling of any kind. • At every point in the process, be sure not to drop or stack the system board. • If you put a system board down, be sure to put it only on a padded surface such as an ESD mat or a corrugated conductive surface.
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When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. Removal steps of fan assembly and backup battery Loosen the screws DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly.
1140 CRT board assembly (with cable) For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 50 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 51 • “1040 Hard disk drive or solid state drive assembly” on page 52 •...
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Removal steps of DC-in sub card Applying labels to the base cover The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. The following illustrations show the location of each label. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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22 21 Note: If the Windows Certificate of Authentication label (COA) is attached to a part that is replaced, return the old part with the label attached to the customer, or provide a letter to the customer stating what the label was originally on the system and what the label part number, serial number, and product key were. When you replace the base cover, apply the following labels: •...
For some models, you need to apply two FCC labels. Check the old base cover; if it has two FCC labels, apply both to the new base cover. 2010 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 50 •...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.392 Nm M2.5 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) (4 kgfcm) Chapter 8 Removing and replacing a FRU...
When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board. 2020 LCD bezel assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 50 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 51 •...
• “1040 Hard disk drive or solid state drive assembly” on page 52 • “1070 Keyboard” on page 57 • “1090 Top case assembly” on page 60 • “1130 System board assembly, fan assembly, and backup battery” on page 64 •...
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Removal steps of LCD panel and LCD cable Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.7 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. Removal steps of hinges Torque Step Screw (quantity)
2050 Wireless LAN antenna assembly, wireless WAN antenna assembly, and LCD rear cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 50 • “1020 Bottom slot cover” on page 51 • “1040 Hard disk drive or solid state drive assembly” on page 52 •...
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Cable routing: When you install the antenna assembly, route the cables as shown in the following figure. 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. : Wireless LAN AUX antenna (black) and wireless WAN AUX antenna (blue) : Wireless WAN MAIN antenna (orange) and wireless LAN MAIN antenna (gray) Note: Some models might have a third white cable for wireless LAN.
Chapter 9. Locations This chapter presents the locations of the ThinkPad X121e hardware components. Front view Integrated camera Touch pad Power switch TrackPoint buttons Security keyhole TrackPoint pointing stick ac power connector UltraNav pointing device USB connector Built-in digital microphone Always on USB connector For the description of the power status indicator, see Chapter 5 “Status indicators”...
Rear view HDMI port Sleep (standby) status indicator Combo audio jack Fan louvers Ethernet connector External monitor connector USB connector For the description of the power status indicator, see Chapter 5 “Status indicators” on page 41. Bottom view Battery pack Bottom slot cover Battery pack latch For the description of the power status indicator, see Chapter 5 “Status indicators”...
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. You may find a list of CRUs in the publications that ship with your product or at http://www.lenovo.com/CRUs. You may be required to return the defective part that is replaced by the CRU.
Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 88) TrackPoint caps 91P9642 ac power adapter (see “ac power adapters” on page 90) LCD FRUs In ThinkPad X121e models, the type of the LCD is 11.6-inch HD LED-backlight LCD (Table 10 “Parts list-LCD” on page 87). Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 10. Parts list-LCD No. FRU (LCD) FRU no. 04W2229 N LCD front bezel LCD module, 11.6-inch HD anti-glare 04W1594 04W1596 Chapter 10 Parts list...
Miscellaneous parts Table 12. Parts list-Miscellaneous parts FRU no. Screw kit (including nylon-coated screws): 04W2217 N • M2 × 3 mm (black), wafer head (20) • M2 × 4 mm (silver), wafer head (10) • M2.5 × 5 mm (black), wafer head (10) •...
Table 16. Parts list–3-pin power cords FRU no. Country or region Australia, New Zealand 42T5050 • Models: CTO, xxM 42T5135 42T5056 Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, South Africa • Models: CTO, xxG 42T5141 42T5004 Canada, U.S. • Models: CTO, xxG, xxT 42T5089 42T5065 China (P.R.C.) (other than Hong Kong S.A.R.) •...
Table 17. Parts list-Windows XP Professional recovery DVDs Language French 04T1928 German 04T1929 Italian 04T1930 Japanese 04T1931 04T1932 Spanish US English 04T1933 Windows Vista Business (32-bit) DVDs Windows Vista Business is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: •...
Table 19. Parts list-Windows 7 Home Basic (32-bit) recovery DVDs (continued) Language CRU ID Serbian-Latin 04T1886 04T1880 Simplified Chinese Spanish 04T1885 Turkish 04T1887 04T1888 US English Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit) DVDs Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: •...
Table 21. Parts list-Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) recovery DVDs (continued) Language CRU ID Hebrew 04T1901 Hungarian 04T1902 Japanese 04T1903 Korean 04T1904 Polish 04T1905 Portuguese 04T1906 Romanian 04T1907 Russian 04T1908 Serbian-Latin 04T1911 Simplified Chinese 04T1894 Slovakian 04T1909 Spanish 04T1910 Traditional Chinese 04T1895 Turkish 04T1912...
Table 24. Parts list-Windows 7 Ultimate (32-bit) recovery DVDs Language 04T1876 US English Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit) DVDs Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: • 3045-CTO • 3048-CTO • 3049-CTO • 3051-CTO •...
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USB floppy diskette drive for maintenance diskette 05K9283 USB floppy diskette drive tool kit 27L3452 Test card for integrated Smart Card 42W7820 LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later Note: Download the file from the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support Chapter 10 Parts list...
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Part Number: 0A96013_02 Printed in China (1P) P/N: 0A96013_02 *0A96013_02*...