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Hardware Maintenance Manual

ThinkPad X131e

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Page 2: ...der Appendix A Notices on page 85 Second Edition October 2012 Copyright Lenovo 2012 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA...

Page 3: ...tents by using Recovery Disc Set 29 Using the Windows recovery programs on the Windows 8 operating system 30 Passwords 31 Power on password 31 Hard disk password 31 Supervisor password 32 How to remov...

Page 4: ...assembly 70 1110 I O board 71 1120 CRT board assembly with cable 72 1130 System board assembly thermal fan assembly and backup battery 72 1140 DC in cable and base cover assembly 75 2010 LCD unit 77...

Page 5: ...ced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems Important This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with ThinkPad products Use this manual along with the advanced dia...

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Page 7: ...hnicians and the customer s personnel are not in a hazardous position Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place away from all personnel while you are servicing the machine Keep your toolcas...

Page 8: ...trical shock can occur only when there is a complete circuit By observing the above rule you may prevent a current from passing through your body When using testers set the controls correctly and use...

Page 9: ...or a A third wire ground connector in good condition Use a meter to measure third wire ground continuity for 0 1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground b The power cord shoul...

Page 10: ...o guard against ESD damage is desirable but not necessary Attach the ESD ground clip to any frame ground ground braid or green wire ground When working on a double insulated or battery operated system...

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Page 25: ...e fixes drivers and UEFI BIOS downloads are installed before replacing any FRUs listed in this manual After a system board is replaced ensure that the latest UEFI BIOS is loaded to the system board be...

Page 26: ...ponents mounted on a system board are very sensitive Improper handling of a system board can cause damage to those components and may cause a system malfunction Attention When handling a system board...

Page 27: ...roducts are loaded in PEW under the 4 digit MT and 3 digit model where model CTO Example 1829 CTO GAVs are loaded in PEW under the 4 digit MT and 3 digit model where model a fixed part number not CTO...

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Page 29: ...recurs If you suspect that a FRU is defective clear the error log and run the test again If the error does not recur do not replace the FRU Be careful not to replace a nondefective FRU What to do fir...

Page 30: ...as possible 2 Verify the symptoms Try to re create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation Lenovo Solution Center The Lenovo Solution Center program enables you to tro...

Page 31: ...the power sources If an error code is displayed go to Symptom to FRU index on page 34 for error code descriptions and troubleshooting hints 2 When the ThinkPad logo is displayed repeatedly press and r...

Page 32: ...nu window opens release the F12 key 5 Use the arrow keys to select ATAPI CDx x 0 1 and then press Enter The diagnostic program will be launched automatically 6 Follow the instructions on the screen to...

Page 33: ...ck If the charge indicator still does not turn on replace the system board Then reinstall the battery pack If it is still not charged go to the next topic Checking the battery pack The battery status...

Page 34: ...ce the system board Checking the backup battery Do the following 1 Power off the computer and unplug the ac adapter from it 2 Turn the computer upside down 3 Remove the battery pack see 1010 Battery p...

Page 35: ...installed applications and drivers on the computer Supplemental Recovery Disc This disc contains additional content such as updates to the software that was preinstalled on the computer Not all recove...

Page 36: ...ttings you might need to reinstall some device drivers Using the Windows recovery programs on the Windows 8 operating system The computer you are servicing came with built in recovery programs provide...

Page 37: ...password POP protects the system from being powered on by an unauthorized person The password must be turned on before the operating system can be started For instructions on how to remove the power o...

Page 38: ...lowing to remove the power on password 1 Turn on the computer 2 When the ThinkPad logo is displayed immediately press F1 3 Type the supervisor password to enter the ThinkPad Setup program 4 Select Sec...

Page 39: ...r in addition to what occurs in screen blank mode The LCD is powered off The hard disk drive is powered off The microprocessor stops To enter sleep mode press Fn F4 In certain circumstances the comput...

Page 40: ...n sequence If replacing a FRU does not solve the problem put the original part back in the computer Do not replace a nondefective FRU This index can also help you determine during regular servicing wh...

Page 41: ...ve Mini PCI network card System board 1820 More than one external fingerprint reader is attached Power off and remove all but the reader that you set up within your main operating system Remove all bu...

Page 42: ...ystem board No beep power on indicator on and LCD blank during POST 1 Reseat the memory module s 2 System board The power on password prompt appears A power on password or a supervisor password is set...

Page 43: ...fy the 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 Verify...

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Page 45: ...the ThinkPad logo on the outer lid of the computer and on the palm rest works as a system status indicator it shows whether the computer is in sleep hibernation or normal mode Red The computer is on i...

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Page 47: ...ement Driver On Screen Display Utility Wireless device drivers Bluetooth driver Fn F6 For Windows 7 Opens the Communications settings window in which you can preview your video image take a snapshot o...

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Page 49: ...ew 1 8 9 10 11 13 12 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Integrated camera 8 Touch pad 2 Security keyhole 9 TrackPoint buttons 3 ac power connector 10 TrackPoint pointing stick 4 Always on USB connector 11 UltraNav pointin...

Page 50: ...atus indicator and the wireless status indicator see Chapter 5 Status indicators on page 39 Bottom view 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 1 Battery pack 3 Bottom slot cover 2 Battery pack latches 4 Speaker Locating...

Page 51: ...n instructions to find the manual for your product You might be required to return the defective part that is replaced by the CRU When return is required 1 return instructions a prepaid shipping label...

Page 52: ...7 14 16 13 11 10 12 15 Table 9 Major FRUs and CRUs No FRU description Self service CRU Optional service CRU 1 LCD unit See LCD FRUs and CRUs on page 48 No No 2 Keyboard bezel assembly No No 3 Backup b...

Page 53: ...or solid state drive Yes No 9 Bottom slot cover Yes No 10 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN Yes No 11 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN Yes No 11 mSATA solid state drive No No 12 Memory mod...

Page 54: ...8 8 Table 10 LCD FRUs and CRUs No FRU description Self service CRU Optional service CRU 1 LCD screw caps No No 2 LCD bezel assembly No No 3 Camera No No 4 Antenna kit No No 5 Hinges No No 6 LCD rear c...

Page 55: ...U Optional service CRU 7 Camera cable No No 8 LCD cable No No 9 LCD panel No No Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information including part numbers descriptions and substitution part number...

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Page 57: ...r product You might be required to return the defective part that is replaced by the CRU When return is required 1 return instructions a prepaid shipping label and a container will be included with th...

Page 58: ...l number of the system unit to its original value Before replacing the system board save the original serial number by doing the following 1 Install the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette V...

Page 59: ...te function on the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1 76 or later 1 Insert the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1 76 or later and restart the computer 2 From...

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Page 61: ...ving or replacing a FRU be sure to observe the following general guidelines 1 Do not try to service any computer unless you have been trained and certified An untrained person runs the risk of damagin...

Page 62: ...iagnostic test that determines if the battery pack is defective A battery pack FRU should not be replaced unless this diagnostic test shows that the battery is defective The only exception to this is...

Page 63: ...ensure that the battery latch 2 is in the locked position 1020 Bottom slot cover For access remove this FRU 1010 Battery pack on page 56 Removal steps of bottom slot cover Note Loosen the screws 1 but...

Page 64: ...Note If only one memory module is to be installed on the computer you are servicing the memory module must be installed in SLOT a but not in SLOT b Insert the notched end of the memory module into the...

Page 65: ...nd permanent loss of data Before removing the drive have the user make a backup copy of all the information on it if possible Never remove the drive while the computer is operating or in suspend mode...

Page 66: ...ni Card for wireless LAN For access remove these FRUs in order 1010 Battery pack on page 56 1020 Bottom slot cover on page 57 Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN In step 1 unplug t...

Page 67: ...y connector Note In models with a wireless LAN card that has three antenna connectors plug the gray cable MAIN into the main connector and the black cable AUX into the auxiliary connector 1060 PCI Exp...

Page 68: ...ity Color Torque 2 M2 3 mm wafer head nylon coated 1 Black 0 181 Nm 1 85 kgf cm 3 When installing Plug the red cable into the main connector and the blue cable into the auxiliary connector Removal ste...

Page 69: ...or an mSATA solid state drive If the computer is equipped with an mSATA solid state drive it is installed in the wireless WAN card slot Attention Do not drop the drive or apply any physical shock to...

Page 70: ...orrectly For instructions on on how to partition an mSATA solid state drive go to http www lenovo com support msata fru 1 Step Screw quantity Color Torque 1 M2 3 mm wafer head nylon coated 1 Black 0 1...

Page 71: ...1 1 When installing Ensure that the screws have been fastened to secure the keyboard Step Screw quantity Color Torque 1 M2 8 mm wafer head nylon coated 2 Black 0 181 Nm 1 85 kgf cm 2 2 Chapter 9 Remov...

Page 72: ...allation steps of keyboard To install the keyboard do the following 1 Attach the connectors 2 Attach the keyboard and ensure that the hooks on the front edge of the keyboard are under the frame 66 Har...

Page 73: ...in place 4 Secure the keyboard by tightening the screws from the bottom side of the computer 1080 Keyboard bezel assembly For access remove these FRUs in order 1010 Battery pack on page 56 1020 Bottom...

Page 74: ...rew quantity Color Torque 1 M2 5 6 mm wafer head nylon coated 2 Black 0 392 Nm 4 kgf cm 2 M2 8 mm wafer head nylon coated 2 Black 0 181 Nm 1 85 kgf cm 3 3 3 6 4 5 When installing Ensure that the conne...

Page 75: ...ssembly in the direction shown by the arrow 8 7 7 7 8 7 7 7 7 7 When installing Ensure that all the projections of the keyboard bezel assembly are attached firmly to the guide holes of the base cover...

Page 76: ...remove these FRUs in order 1010 Battery pack on page 56 1020 Bottom slot cover on page 57 1070 Keyboard on page 64 1080 Keyboard bezel assembly on page 67 Removal steps of speaker assembly 3 3 1 2 2...

Page 77: ...d ensure that the speaker connector is attached firmly 1110 I O board For access remove these FRUs in order 1010 Battery pack on page 56 1020 Bottom slot cover on page 57 1070 Keyboard on page 64 1080...

Page 78: ...battery Important notices for handling the system board When handling the system board bear the following in mind The system board has an accelerometer which can be broken by applying several thousan...

Page 79: ...0 Hard disk drive or solid state drive assembly on page 59 1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN on page 60 1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or mSATA solid state drive on page 61 1070...

Page 80: ...e that the connector is attached firmly Removal steps of thermal fan assembly and backup battery Loosen the screws 12 in ascending alphabetic order as illustrated but do not remove them DANGER Use onl...

Page 81: ...Hard disk drive or solid state drive assembly on page 59 1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN on page 60 1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or mSATA solid state drive on page 61 1070...

Page 82: ...nticity COA label 12 Serial number label 11 FCC label Note If the base cover has two FCC labels apply both to the new base cover The following labels need to be peeled off from the old base cover and...

Page 83: ...CI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN on page 60 1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or mSATA solid state drive on page 61 1070 Keyboard on page 64 1080 Keyboard bezel assembly on page 67 1130...

Page 84: ...emove these FRUs in order 1010 Battery pack on page 56 1020 Bottom slot cover on page 57 1040 Hard disk drive or solid state drive assembly on page 59 1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN on pa...

Page 85: ...en secure the bezel with the screws 2030 LCD panel LCD cable and hinges For access remove these FRUs in order 1010 Battery pack on page 56 1020 Bottom slot cover on page 57 1040 Hard disk drive or sol...

Page 86: ...Color Torque 1 M1 7 3 mm wafer head nylon coated 4 Silver 0 181 Nm 1 85 kgf cm 3 4 When installing Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly Removal steps of hinges 1 1 2 2 Step Screw quantity C...

Page 87: ...page 60 1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or mSATA solid state drive on page 61 1070 Keyboard on page 64 1080 Keyboard bezel assembly on page 67 1130 System board assembly thermal fan assem...

Page 88: ...wireless WAN or mSATA solid state drive on page 61 1070 Keyboard on page 64 1080 Keyboard bezel assembly on page 67 1130 System board assembly thermal fan assembly and backup battery on page 72 2010...

Page 89: ...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 b a c d a Wireless LAN AUX antenna black b Wireless WAN AUX antenna blu...

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Page 91: ...publication Lenovo may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication at any time without notice The products described in this document are not...

Page 92: ...in the United States other countries or both Lenovo ThinkPad ThinkVantage TrackPoint UltraNav The following terms are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Microsoft Windows Windows Server I...

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