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... to remove the hard-disk password . . . . 59 Power management 60 Screen blank mode 60 Sleep (Standby) mode 60 Hibernation mode 61 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 Symptom-to-FRU index 62 Numeric error codes 62 Error messages 66 Beep symptoms 67 No-beep symptoms 67 LCD-related symptoms 68...unit 78 Retaining the UUID 78 Reading or writing the ECA information . . . 79 Removing and replacing a FRU . . . . 81 Before servicing ThinkPad X301 82 1010 Battery pack 83 1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover 84 1030 Solid state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD 85 1040 DIMM...
... to remove the hard-disk password . . . . 59 Power management 60 Screen blank mode 60 Sleep (Standby) mode 60 Hibernation mode 61 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 Symptom-to-FRU index 62 Numeric error codes 62 Error messages 66 Beep symptoms 67 No-beep symptoms 67 LCD-related symptoms 68...unit 78 Retaining the UUID 78 Reading or writing the ECA information . . . 79 Removing and replacing a FRU . . . . 81 Before servicing ThinkPad X301 82 1010 Battery pack 83 1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover 84 1030 Solid state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD 85 1040 DIMM...
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...for at least 15 minutes. DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel and cadmium. Use only the battery in ignition or explosion of an incorrect battery can result in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack. Do not recharge it, remove its...battery in the appropriate parts listing. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your eyes or on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and are present after washing. 8 ThinkPad X301...
...for at least 15 minutes. DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel and cadmium. Use only the battery in ignition or explosion of an incorrect battery can result in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack. Do not recharge it, remove its...battery in the appropriate parts listing. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your eyes or on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and are present after washing. 8 ThinkPad X301...
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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 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 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 not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. 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 Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials.
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...turn on page 53 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. v If the computer does not charge during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that power is acceptable, do the following : 1. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the following power supply checkouts: v...total power remaining when installed in the computer. 52 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Connect the AC adapter. 4. If the voltage is used. If you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. v If the power-...
...turn on page 53 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. v If the computer does not charge during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that power is acceptable, do the following : 1. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the following power supply checkouts: v...total power remaining when installed in the computer. 52 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Connect the AC adapter. 4. If the voltage is used. If you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. v If the power-...
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... (V dc) + 0 to charge. If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. If the voltage is less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. Turn the computer upside down , reinstall and recharge it . 2. To get detailed information about the... battery, double-click the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon. General checkout 53 If the battery status indicator or icon does not turn on , replace the battery pack. Then reinstall the battery pack. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged ...
... (V dc) + 0 to charge. If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. If the voltage is less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. Turn the computer upside down , reinstall and recharge it . 2. To get detailed information about the... battery, double-click the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon. General checkout 53 If the battery status indicator or icon does not turn on , replace the battery pack. Then reinstall the battery pack. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged ...
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v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Measure the voltage of the backup battery. See the following figure. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. 5.
v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Measure the voltage of the backup battery. See the following figure. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. 5.
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... a scheduled fee. For the other models, enter the POP. Select Password. 58 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual the system administrator enters both in order to get access to the...backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on the ThinkPad Notebook. 3. Remove the backup battery. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized... used for a scheduled fee. The hard disk drive can be replaced for access to reset the password. Remove the battery pack. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends...
... a scheduled fee. For the other models, enter the POP. Select Password. 58 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual the system administrator enters both in order to get access to the...backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on the ThinkPad Notebook. 3. Remove the backup battery. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized... used for a scheduled fee. The hard disk drive can be replaced for access to reset the password. Remove the battery pack. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends...
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... Esc to continue. 1. System board. 0232 1. Related service information 63 Table 2. Remove the wireless LAN device that you installed. 2. System board. Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. System board. 01C9 More than one of the keyboard and the auxiliary input device. 0220 Monitor type... EAIA data access error-The access to reset the time and date. DIMM. 2. Extended RAM fails 2. at offset nnnn. 0250 System battery error-System battery is failed. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to EEPROM is dead. 1.
... Esc to continue. 1. System board. 0232 1. Related service information 63 Table 2. Remove the wireless LAN device that you installed. 2. System board. Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. System board. 01C9 More than one of the keyboard and the auxiliary input device. 0220 Monitor type... EAIA data access error-The access to reset the time and date. DIMM. 2. Extended RAM fails 2. at offset nnnn. 0250 System battery error-System battery is failed. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to EEPROM is dead. 1.
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... you Unauthorized daughter card is plugged in-Power off and remove the miniPCI network card. 1. System board. 1804 Unauthorized WAN card is plugged installed. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- Default configuration used . 1. DIMM. 2. Load Setup Defaults in -Turn.... 02F5 DMA test failed. 1. System board. 02F6 Software NMI failed 1. System board. 02F7 Fail-safe timer NMI failed 1. in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. System board. 64 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual
... you Unauthorized daughter card is plugged in-Power off and remove the miniPCI network card. 1. System board. 1804 Unauthorized WAN card is plugged installed. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- Default configuration used . 1. DIMM. 2. Load Setup Defaults in -Turn.... 02F5 DMA test failed. 1. System board. 02F6 Software NMI failed 1. System board. 02F7 Fail-safe timer NMI failed 1. in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. System board. 64 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... the system simply is operating correctly. (See "Power system checkout" on the computer. 5. Non-ThinkPad devices b. PC Cards 4. If the problem remains, replace the following : 1. LCD assembly Related service information 69 When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the ...Replace any FRUs. 3. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at the time of causes that the power supply being used at a time (do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Turn off the computer. 2. DIMM g. Battery...
... the system simply is operating correctly. (See "Power system checkout" on the computer. 5. Non-ThinkPad devices b. PC Cards 4. If the problem remains, replace the following : 1. LCD assembly Related service information 69 When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the ...Replace any FRUs. 3. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at the time of causes that the power supply being used at a time (do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Turn off the computer. 2. DIMM g. Battery...
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...the risk of the page. Before replacing any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 135. 8. To put the new FRU in place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any notes that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any computer...are in place and none are loose inside the computer. Begin by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 81 When replacing a FRU, use in the drawing. 7. When turning a screw to , and can cause electrical short circuits. Metallic parts or metal...
...the risk of the page. Before replacing any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 135. 8. To put the new FRU in place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any notes that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any computer...are in place and none are loose inside the computer. Begin by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 81 When replacing a FRU, use in the drawing. 7. When turning a screw to , and can cause electrical short circuits. Metallic parts or metal...
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... position. Removing and replacing a FRU 83 Note: Large battery used in the parts list for your computer. Table 9. 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in some models only has one battery latch. 2 1 3 4 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the battery latch 1 . Any other battery could ignite or explode...
... position. Removing and replacing a FRU 83 Note: Large battery used in the parts list for your computer. Table 9. 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in some models only has one battery latch. 2 1 3 4 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the battery latch 1 . Any other battery could ignite or explode...
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..." on page 83 v "1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover" on it . v Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all the information on page 84 Attention: v Do not ... damage and permanent loss of SSD or HDD 1 2 Step 2 Screw (quantity) Hard disk drive screw, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Removing and replacing a FRU 85 1030 Solid state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD) For access, remove these FRUs in suspend mode. v Never remove the drive while...
..." on page 83 v "1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover" on it . v Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all the information on page 84 Attention: v Do not ... damage and permanent loss of SSD or HDD 1 2 Step 2 Screw (quantity) Hard disk drive screw, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Removing and replacing a FRU 85 1030 Solid state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD) For access, remove these FRUs in suspend mode. v Never remove the drive while...
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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. 1 2 Removing and replacing a FRU 87
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. 1 2 Removing and replacing a FRU 87
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1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. 1 2 Removing and replacing a FRU 89 Removal steps of 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.
1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. 1 2 Removing and replacing a FRU 89 Removal steps of 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.
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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 the computer you are servicing, you removed the travel cover is installed on page 84 Table 15. In models with the ...; 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black 1a M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Removing and replacing a FRU 95
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 the computer you are servicing, you removed the travel cover is installed on page 84 Table 15. In models with the ...; 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black 1a M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Removing and replacing a FRU 95
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Any other battery could ignite or explode. Removing and replacing a FRU 99 For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for your computer. Removal steps of backup battery 1 2 When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. 1080 Backup battery DANGER Use only the battery specified 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" on page 95 Table 17.
Any other battery could ignite or explode. Removing and replacing a FRU 99 For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for your computer. Removal steps of backup battery 1 2 When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. 1080 Backup battery DANGER Use only the battery specified 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" on page 95 Table 17.
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If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 83 v "1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover" on page 84 v "1030 Solid state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD)" on page 85 v "... nylon-coated (4) Black 4 M2, shoulder, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 102 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1100 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader For access, remove these FRUs in this section, which are the same for...
If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 83 v "1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover" on page 84 v "1030 Solid state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD)" on page 85 v "... nylon-coated (4) Black 4 M2, shoulder, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 102 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1100 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader For access, remove these FRUs in this section, which are the same for...
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... × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (5) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Removing and replacing a FRU 105 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...
... × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (5) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Removing and replacing a FRU 105 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...
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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 ...-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 2 2 Step 2 Screw (quantity) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Removing and replacing a FRU 111
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 ...-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 2 2 Step 2 Screw (quantity) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Removing and replacing a FRU 111