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...to do first 44 Checkout guide 45 Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . 45 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox 48 PC-Doctor for Windows 48 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . ... 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 ... or palm rest with fingerprint reader 102 1110 Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-2) . . . . . 104 1120 Keyboard bezel 105 1130 Audio FPC and audio sub card. . . . . . 108 1140 Speaker assembly 110 1150...
...to do first 44 Checkout guide 45 Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . 45 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox 48 PC-Doctor for Windows 48 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . ... 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 ... or palm rest with fingerprint reader 102 1110 Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-2) . . . . . 104 1120 Keyboard bezel 105 1130 Audio FPC and audio sub card. . . . . . 108 1140 Speaker assembly 110 1150...
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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 ... (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 ... (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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...and page number in the parts exchange form or parts return form that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 44 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Following is covered under the warranty by referring to the following list: The following symptoms might indicate damage caused ...blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect AC adapter on the diskette drive cover, foreign material in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the ...
...and page number in the parts exchange form or parts return form that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 44 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Following is covered under the warranty by referring to the following list: The following symptoms might indicate damage caused ...blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect AC adapter on the diskette drive cover, foreign material in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the ...
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...v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown General checkout 47 The options on the test menu are incorrect. Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad computer. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it cannot be sensed. otherwise, it . 12. Run the... Quick Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v Video Adapter v Serial Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v ThinkPad Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Advanced Memory Tests v Keyboard v Video v Internal Speaker v Mouse v Diskette v System Load v Optical Drive Test v Intel WLAN Radio Test Notes: v In...
...v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown General checkout 47 The options on the test menu are incorrect. Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad computer. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it cannot be sensed. otherwise, it . 12. Run the... Quick Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v Video Adapter v Serial Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v ThinkPad Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Advanced Memory Tests v Keyboard v Video v Internal Speaker v Mouse v Diskette v System Load v Optical Drive Test v Intel WLAN Radio Test Notes: v In...
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... the computer. Diagnostics --> Other Devices--> Optical Drive 2. FRU tests FRU System board Power LCD unit Audio Speaker Keyboard Hard disk drive or solid state drive Diskette drive Optical drive Memory Fan Applicable test 1. Remove any physical shock... this case, turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. 50 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Then, run the test again. 1. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 1. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Interactive Tests --> ...
... the computer. Diagnostics --> Other Devices--> Optical Drive 2. FRU tests FRU System board Power LCD unit Audio Speaker Keyboard Hard disk drive or solid state drive Diskette drive Optical drive Memory Fan Applicable test 1. Remove any physical shock... this case, turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. 50 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Then, run the test again. 1. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 1. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Interactive Tests --> ...
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...automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set on the timer, and the user does not do not set on the power switch. 60 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual To cause the computer to what occurs in Windows XP, keep current power scheme). v Turn on the "Turn off monitor" timer in...expires, the LCD backlight turns off . Select Power off . To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is powered off display (keep current power...
...automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set on the timer, and the user does not do not set on the power switch. 60 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual To cause the computer to what occurs in Windows XP, keep current power scheme). v Turn on the "Turn off monitor" timer in...expires, the LCD backlight turns off . Select Power off . To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is powered off display (keep current power...
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... either of the following conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set on the timer, and if the user does not do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that time. v If you are satisfied in suspend mode.
... either of the following conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set on the timer, and if the user does not do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that time. v If you are satisfied in suspend mode.
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...sequence 0187 EAIA data access error-The access to reset the time and date. Press to ignore the warning message. 2. System board. 021x Keyboard error. Extended RAM fails 2. Table 2. Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. Security password retry count exceeded. 1.... Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility. 0230 Shadow RAM error-Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. Run interactive tests of the keyboard and the auxiliary input device. 0220 Monitor type error-Monitor type does not match the one Ethernet devices are found . System board....
...sequence 0187 EAIA data access error-The access to reset the time and date. Press to ignore the warning message. 2. System board. 021x Keyboard error. Extended RAM fails 2. Table 2. Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. Security password retry count exceeded. 1.... Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility. 0230 Shadow RAM error-Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. Run interactive tests of the keyboard and the auxiliary input device. 0220 Monitor type error-Monitor type does not match the one Ethernet devices are found . System board....
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... keyboard is in sleep (standby) mode. Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors. 6 Num lock Green: The numeric keypad on and ready to the hard disk drive, the diskette drive, or the drive in the Optical bay device. To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. 72 ThinkPad X301...
... keyboard is in sleep (standby) mode. Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors. 6 Num lock Green: The numeric keypad on and ready to the hard disk drive, the diskette drive, or the drive in the Optical bay device. To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. 72 ThinkPad X301...
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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 ... 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 Removal steps of keyboard Attention: If a travel cover, screw 1a should have been removed when you need to remove it before removing the screw that secures the...
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 ... 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 Removal steps of keyboard Attention: If a travel cover, screw 1a should have been removed when you need to remove it before removing the screw that secures the...
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Table 15. Removal steps of keyboard (continued) 3 3 2 3 Lift the keyboard a little in the direction shown by arrow 4 , and then detach the connector 5 . 4 5 96 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual
Table 15. Removal steps of keyboard (continued) 3 3 2 3 Lift the keyboard a little in the direction shown by arrow 4 , and then detach the connector 5 . 4 5 96 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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a a a Removing and replacing a FRU 97 When installing the keyboard, do as shown in this figure. Attach the keyboard connector. 2. Attach the keyboard so that the keyboard edges a are under the frame as follows: Table 16. Installation of the keyboard 1.
a a a Removing and replacing a FRU 97 When installing the keyboard, do as shown in this figure. Attach the keyboard connector. 2. Attach the keyboard so that the keyboard edges a are under the frame as follows: Table 16. Installation of the keyboard 1.
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Installation of the computer. 98 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 16. Secure the keyboard by tightening the screws from the bottom side of the keyboard (continued) 3. To make sure that the front side of the keyboard is housed firmly, gently press the keys with your thumbs and try to slide the keyboard toward you. 4.
Installation of the computer. 98 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 16. Secure the keyboard by tightening the screws from the bottom side of the keyboard (continued) 3. To make sure that the front side of the keyboard is housed firmly, gently press the keys with your thumbs and try to slide the keyboard toward you. 4.
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Any other battery could ignite or explode. Removal steps of backup battery 1 2 When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. Removing and replacing a FRU 99 For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for your computer. 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. Removal steps of backup battery 1 2 When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. Removing and replacing a FRU 99 For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for your computer. 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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... 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 18. Removal steps of the arrow. 2 2 1 Step 2 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Silver Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 100 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual
... 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 18. Removal steps of the arrow. 2 2 1 Step 2 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Silver Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 100 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... 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 "1070 Keyboard" on page 95 Note: In models with or without a fingerprint reader. Removal steps of palm rest 2 2 1 4 3 3 4 3 2 3 2 Step 1 Screw (... 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...
... 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 "1070 Keyboard" on page 95 Note: In models with or without a fingerprint reader. Removal steps of palm rest 2 2 1 4 3 3 4 3 2 3 2 Step 1 Screw (... 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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1110 Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-2) 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 "1070 Keyboard" on page 95 v "1100 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 102 Table 20. Removal steps of BDC-2 1 2 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that connector is attached firmly. 104 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual
1110 Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-2) 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 "1070 Keyboard" on page 95 v "1100 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 102 Table 20. Removal steps of BDC-2 1 2 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that connector is attached firmly. 104 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...1 1 1 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 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" on page 89 v "1060 Wireless USB adapter or Intel Turbo Memory Minicard" on page 92 v "1070 Keyboard" on page 95 v "1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN" on page 100 v "1100 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page...
...1 1 1 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 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" on page 89 v "1060 Wireless USB adapter or Intel Turbo Memory Minicard" on page 92 v "1070 Keyboard" on page 95 v "1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN" on page 100 v "1100 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page...
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Table 21. Removal steps of keyboard bezel (continued) 22 3 Step 2 Screw (quantity) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black 3 M2 × 4 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 4 5 5 106 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual
Table 21. Removal steps of keyboard bezel (continued) 22 3 Step 2 Screw (quantity) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black 3 M2 × 4 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 4 5 5 106 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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Removal steps of keyboard bezel (continued) 6 Note: Before step 8 , pull the cables out from the cable guide hole of the keyboard bezel as shown in a in this figure. Table 21. a 8 7 Removing and replacing a FRU 107
Removal steps of keyboard bezel (continued) 6 Note: Before step 8 , pull the cables out from the cable guide hole of the keyboard bezel as shown in a in this figure. Table 21. a 8 7 Removing and replacing a FRU 107