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Parts list 137 Overall 138 LCD FRUs 148 Keyboard 150 Miscellaneous parts 151 AC adapters 153 Power cords 154 Recovery discs 155 Windows XP Professional (32 bit) DVDs . . . 155 Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) DVDs . . . 156 Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) ... (64 bit) DVDs . . 164 Windows 7 Professional (32 bit) DVDs . . . . 165 Windows 7 Professional (64 bit) DVDs . . . . 166 Common service tools 167 Notices 169 Trademarks 170 iv ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual
Parts list 137 Overall 138 LCD FRUs 148 Keyboard 150 Miscellaneous parts 151 AC adapters 153 Power cords 154 Recovery discs 155 Windows XP Professional (32 bit) DVDs . . . 155 Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) DVDs . . . 156 Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) ... (64 bit) DVDs . . 164 Windows 7 Professional (32 bit) DVDs . . . . 165 Windows 7 Professional (64 bit) DVDs . . . . 166 Common service tools 167 Notices 169 Trademarks 170 iv ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...be there to work on a machine that has hazardous voltages. Attention: An electrical shock can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly. v Always look carefully for safe operational condition. Some hand tools have , near equipment that has exposed electrical circuits, observe... the following rules when working with powered-on electrical equipment; Many customers have handles covered with a soft material that supplies power to the machine, and to work on the machine, unplug the power cord. v Disconnect all power before: - v If you need to lock ...
...be there to work on a machine that has hazardous voltages. Attention: An electrical shock can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly. v Always look carefully for safe operational condition. Some hand tools have , near equipment that has exposed electrical circuits, observe... the following rules when working with powered-on electrical equipment; Many customers have handles covered with a soft material that supplies power to the machine, and to work on the machine, unplug the power cord. v Disconnect all power before: - v If you need to lock ...
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... the parts list. Check exterior covers for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Disconnect the power cord. 3. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of fire or smoke damage. 8. Insulation must determine... metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of every service task. Power off , and the power cord disconnected. Use good judgment as to the safety of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to assist you can continue ...
... the parts list. Check exterior covers for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Disconnect the power cord. 3. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of fire or smoke damage. 8. Insulation must determine... metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of every service task. Power off , and the power cord disconnected. Use good judgment as to the safety of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to assist you can continue ...
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DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials. DANGER To avoid shock, do as follows before removing it: power off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and disconnect any interconnecting cables. Safety information 9 DANGER Unless hot swap is allowed for the FRU being replaced, 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 To avoid shock, do as follows before removing it: power off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and disconnect any interconnecting cables. Safety information 9 DANGER Unless hot swap is allowed for the FRU being replaced, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card.
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..., use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. 52 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on page 53 Checking the... AC adapter You are servicing. 3. See the following : 1. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on , check the power cord...
..., use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. 52 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on page 53 Checking the... AC adapter You are servicing. 3. See the following : 1. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on , check the power cord...
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... replace a FRU, turn it in the direction as given in the drawings by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 81 Attention: After replacing a FRU, do not turn off the computer, unplug all screws, springs, and other small parts are in the...listed at the top of damaging parts. 2. DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn on the computer until you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any notes that have to , and can cause electrical short circuits. Be ...
... replace a FRU, turn it in the direction as given in the drawings by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 81 Attention: After replacing a FRU, do not turn off the computer, unplug all screws, springs, and other small parts are in the...listed at the top of damaging parts. 2. DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn on the computer until you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any notes that have to , and can cause electrical short circuits. Be ...
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...CRU ID column. two asterisks (**) means that is an example of the service parts. ThinkPad computers contain the following lists of a country designator) should be used for all types or...an Optional-service CRU. Parts list This section contains following types of CRUs include an AC adapter, a power cord, a battery, and a hard disk drive. v A CRU (customer replaceable unit) is a Self-... keyboard, and a palm rest with specific models listed and described as options. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 137 An N in U. An N in the CRU ID column means that the part is...
...CRU ID column. two asterisks (**) means that is an example of the service parts. ThinkPad computers contain the following lists of a country designator) should be used for all types or...an Optional-service CRU. Parts list This section contains following types of CRUs include an AC adapter, a power cord, a battery, and a hard disk drive. v A CRU (customer replaceable unit) is a Self-... keyboard, and a palm rest with specific models listed and described as options. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 137 An N in U. An N in the CRU ID column means that the part is...
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... 42T5041 42T5029 42T5083 42T5062 42T5047 42T5077 42T5044 42T5071 42T5035 42T5135 42T5141 42T5089 42T5150 42T5126 42T5114 42T5168 42T5147 42T5132 42T5162 42T5129 42T5156 42T5120 CRU ID * 154 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Power cords A ThinkPad power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region: Table 39. Parts list-2-pin...
... 42T5041 42T5029 42T5083 42T5062 42T5047 42T5077 42T5044 42T5071 42T5035 42T5135 42T5141 42T5089 42T5150 42T5126 42T5114 42T5168 42T5147 42T5132 42T5162 42T5129 42T5156 42T5120 CRU ID * 154 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Power cords A ThinkPad power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region: Table 39. Parts list-2-pin...
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...-disk password . . . . 35 Power management 37 Screen blank mode 37 Standby mode 37 Hibernation mode 38 Symptom-to-FRU index 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad X301 47 Specifications 47... Front view 113 Rear view 114 Bottom view 114 Parts list 115 Overall 116 LCD FRUs 123 Keyboard 125 Miscellaneous parts 126 AC adapters 128 Power cords 129 Recovery discs 130 Common service tools 133 iii
...-disk password . . . . 35 Power management 37 Screen blank mode 37 Standby mode 37 Hibernation mode 38 Symptom-to-FRU index 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad X301 47 Specifications 47... Front view 113 Rear view 114 Bottom view 114 Parts list 115 Overall 116 LCD FRUs 123 Keyboard 125 Miscellaneous parts 126 AC adapters 128 Power cords 129 Recovery discs 130 Common service tools 133 iii
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... electrical outlet. Examples of these precautions are moist floors, nongrounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds. v If you . Attention: An electrical shock can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly. v Never assume that tester. - Use only one...working on the machine, unplug the power cord. Some hand tools have , near power supplies - v Disconnect all power before: - If you cannot unplug it has been powered off controls, is a complete circuit. Attention: Another person must be there to power-off position. v Do not use...
... electrical outlet. Examples of these precautions are moist floors, nongrounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds. v If you . Attention: An electrical shock can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly. v Never assume that tester. - Use only one...working on the machine, unplug the power cord. Some hand tools have , near power supplies - v Disconnect all power before: - If you cannot unplug it has been powered off controls, is a complete circuit. Attention: Another person must be there to power-off position. v Do not use...
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... The purpose of fire or smoke damage. 8. Begin the checks with . Power off , and the power cord disconnected. Use a meter to assist you must not be the type specified in good condition. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of every service task. Insulation ... conditions. Check for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. Check inside the unit for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. This guide addresses only those items. You should be frayed or worn. 4. Checklist...
... The purpose of fire or smoke damage. 8. Begin the checks with . Power off , and the power cord disconnected. Use a meter to assist you must not be the type specified in good condition. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of every service task. Insulation ... conditions. Check for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. Check inside the unit for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. This guide addresses only those items. You should be frayed or worn. 4. Checklist...
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...a power problem...power when you turn on page 30 To check the AC adapter, do the following : 1. Turn off the computer. 6. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad X301..." on the computer. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Connect the ac adapter. 4. Check that power is acceptable, do...of the AC adapter may different from the one of the following power supply checkouts: v "Checking the AC adapter" v "Checking ...computer. 2. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on...for correct continuity and installation. Power system checkout To verify a symptom...
...a power problem...power when you turn on page 30 To check the AC adapter, do the following : 1. Turn off the computer. 6. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad X301..." on the computer. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Connect the ac adapter. 4. Check that power is acceptable, do...of the AC adapter may different from the one of the following power supply checkouts: v "Checking the AC adapter" v "Checking ...computer. 2. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on...for correct continuity and installation. Power system checkout To verify a symptom...
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.... Attention: After replacing a FRU, do not turn it in the direction as shown in place and none are loose inside the computer. ThinkPad X301 59 Begin by the arrow in removing and replacing a FRU. Before touching it in the direction as given in the drawings by , electrostatic..., reverse the removal procedure and follow any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on the computer until you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Attention: The system board is sensitive to observe the ...
.... Attention: After replacing a FRU, do not turn it in the direction as shown in place and none are loose inside the computer. ThinkPad X301 59 Begin by the arrow in removing and replacing a FRU. Before touching it in the direction as given in the drawings by , electrostatic..., reverse the removal procedure and follow any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on the computer until you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Attention: The system board is sensitive to observe the ...
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v A CRU (customer replaceable unit) is identified by an R. Examples of these models, unless specific country or region designator is specified. ThinkPad X301 115 An N in the RoHS ID column means the part is visible. An N in the CRU ID column means that the part ...v "Overall" on page 116 v "LCD FRUs" on page 123 v "Keyboard" on page 125 v "Miscellaneous parts" on page 126 v "AC adapters" on page 128 v "Power cords" on page 129 v "Recovery discs" on page 130 v "Common service tools" on product design may include a memory, a wireless card, a keyboard, and a palm rest with ...
v A CRU (customer replaceable unit) is identified by an R. Examples of these models, unless specific country or region designator is specified. ThinkPad X301 115 An N in the RoHS ID column means the part is visible. An N in the CRU ID column means that the part ...v "Overall" on page 116 v "LCD FRUs" on page 123 v "Keyboard" on page 125 v "Miscellaneous parts" on page 126 v "AC adapters" on page 128 v "Power cords" on page 129 v "Recovery discs" on page 130 v "Common service tools" on product design may include a memory, a wireless card, a keyboard, and a palm rest with ...
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Parts list-2-pin power cords Region P/N RoHS CRU ID ID Argentina v models -CTO, xxY 42T5020 42T5105 R * Brazil v models -CTO, xxP 42T5180 42T5183 Canada, U.S. v models -CTO, xxF, xxL, ...42T5083 42T5168 42T5062 42T5147 42T5047 42T5132 42T5077 42T5162 42T5044 42T5129 42T5071 42T5156 42T5035 42T5120 ThinkPad X301 129 Parts list-3-pin power cords Region Australia, New Zealand v models -CTO, xxG, xxM Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, South Africa v models -CTO, xxG Canada, U.S. Power cords A ThinkPad power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country ...
Parts list-2-pin power cords Region P/N RoHS CRU ID ID Argentina v models -CTO, xxY 42T5020 42T5105 R * Brazil v models -CTO, xxP 42T5180 42T5183 Canada, U.S. v models -CTO, xxF, xxL, ...42T5083 42T5168 42T5062 42T5147 42T5047 42T5132 42T5077 42T5162 42T5044 42T5129 42T5071 42T5156 42T5035 42T5120 ThinkPad X301 129 Parts list-3-pin power cords Region Australia, New Zealand v models -CTO, xxG, xxM Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, South Africa v models -CTO, xxG Canada, U.S. Power cords A ThinkPad power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country ...
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... password . . . . 35 Power management 37 Screen blank mode 37 Standby mode 37 Hibernation mode 38 Symptom-to-FRU index 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad X301 47 Specifications 47... Front view 113 Rear view 114 Bottom view 114 Parts list 115 Overall 116 LCD FRUs 127 Keyboard 129 Miscellaneous parts 130 AC adapters 132 Power cords 133 Recovery discs 134 iii
... password . . . . 35 Power management 37 Screen blank mode 37 Standby mode 37 Hibernation mode 38 Symptom-to-FRU index 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad X301 47 Specifications 47... Front view 113 Rear view 114 Bottom view 114 Parts list 115 Overall 116 LCD FRUs 127 Keyboard 129 Miscellaneous parts 130 AC adapters 132 Power cords 133 Recovery discs 134 iii
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... electrical circuits, observe the following rules when working on the machine, unplug the power cord. v Find the room emergency power-off the power, if necessary. - If you work area. Ensure that power has been disconnected from electrical shock. v Do not work on electrical equipment. ... can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly. v Never assume that another person, familiar with very high voltages; Examples of maintenance information. Important: Use only approved tools and test equipment. v Disconnect all power before: - v Do not use the approved...
... electrical circuits, observe the following rules when working on the machine, unplug the power cord. v Find the room emergency power-off the power, if necessary. - If you work area. Ensure that power has been disconnected from electrical shock. v Do not work on electrical equipment. ... can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly. v Never assume that another person, familiar with very high voltages; Examples of maintenance information. Important: Use only approved tools and test equipment. v Disconnect all power before: - v Do not use the approved...
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... without first correcting the problem. Begin the checks with . Checklist: 1. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of every service task. If any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be the type... specified in good condition. Check for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Power off , and the power cord disconnected. A third-wire ground connector in the parts list. c. This guide addresses only those items. You should...
... without first correcting the problem. Begin the checks with . Checklist: 1. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of every service task. If any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be the type... specified in good condition. Check for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Power off , and the power cord disconnected. A third-wire ground connector in the parts list. c. This guide addresses only those items. You should...
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...on page 30 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 30 v "Checking the backup battery" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter cable. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: v Replace the system board. Remove the battery pack. 3. Check ...adapter You are servicing. 3. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: 1. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad X301" on the computer. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on page 47. Turn off the computer. 2. If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC...
...on page 30 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 30 v "Checking the backup battery" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter cable. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: v Replace the system board. Remove the battery pack. 3. Check ...adapter You are servicing. 3. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: 1. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad X301" on the computer. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on page 47. Turn off the computer. 2. If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC...
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...touching it in the direction as shown in place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any computer unless you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRUs that pertain to service any notes that have been trained and... FRU, as given by the numbers in removing and replacing a FRU. Attention: After replacing a FRU, do not turn on page 113. 8. ThinkPad X301 59 An untrained person runs the risk of the page. For information about connecting and arranging internal cables, see "Locations" on the computer until you...
...touching it in the direction as shown in place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any computer unless you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRUs that pertain to service any notes that have been trained and... FRU, as given by the numbers in removing and replacing a FRU. Attention: After replacing a FRU, do not turn on page 113. 8. ThinkPad X301 59 An untrained person runs the risk of the page. For information about connecting and arranging internal cables, see "Locations" on the computer until you...