Lenovo ThinkPad X230 Tablet- Manuals

About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for the following ThinkPad ® products. ThinkPad X230 Tablet and X230i Tablet Machine types (MT) 3434, 3435, 3436, 3437, 3438, 3441, and 3442 Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. Imp...

Chapter 1. Safety information This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to be familiar with before you service aThinkPad notebook computer.• “General safety” on page 1 • “Electrical safety” on page 1 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 3 • “Handling devices that are sensit...

Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. As eachmachine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to protect users and service techniciansfrom injury. This guide addresses only those items. You shou...

When handling ESD-sensitive parts: • Keep the parts in protective packages until they are inserted into the product. • Avoid contact with other people. • Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on your body. • Prevent the part from touching your clothing. Most clothing is i...

Chapter 2. Important service information This chapter presents the following important service information that applies to all machine types supportedby this manual:• “Strategy for replacing FRUs” on page 17 – “Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive, a solid-state drive, or an mSATA solid-state dr...

Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive, a solid-state drive, or an mSATAsolid-state drive Always try to run a low-level format operation before replacing a hard disk drive or a solid-state drive. Thiswill cause all customer data on the hard disk drive or solid-state drive to be lost. Be sure that ...

Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV Product definition Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) This provides the ability for a customer to configure a Lenovo solution from an eSite, and have thisconfiguration sent to fulfillment, where it is built and shipped directly to the customer. The mac...

4. Click Products and Parts Detail . 5. On the PRODUCT AND PARTS DETAIL page, click the Parts Detail tab to view the FRU list. Note: The FRU list is a general list of components and does not contain specific model information. 20 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Chapter 3. General checkout This chapter presents following information:• “What to do first” on page 21 • “Checkout guide” on page 22 – “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 22 – “Quick test programs” on page 22 – “UEFI diagnostic program” on page 23 – “Bootable diagnostic programs” on page 23 • “Power s...

The following are not covered under warranty: • LCD panel cracked from the application of excessive force or from being dropped• Scratched (cosmetic) parts• Distortion, deformation, or discoloration of the cosmetic parts• Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that have been cracked or broken b...

• Microsoft Windows 7 • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Server ® 2003 • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 To download and install a quick test program, go to http://www.lenovo.com/diags and follow the instructionson the Web site. To run a test using a quick test program, do the following: 1. Go...

1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/diags. 2. Click Lenovo Bootable Diagnostics . 3. Follow the instructions on the Web site to create a bootable diagnostic medium on a USB device or CD. To use the diagnostic medium you have created, do one of the following: • If you have created the bootable diagnostic ...

• If the power-on indicator does not turn on, check the power cord of the ac power adapter for correct continuity and installation. • If the computer does not charge during operation, go to “Checking operational charging” on page 25. To check the ac power adapter, do the following: 1. Unplug the ac ...

Terminal Voltage (V dc) 1 + 0 to + 16.8 7 Ground (-) 1(+) 2(+) 3 4 5 6(-) 7(-) 3. Measure the resistance between battery terminal 5 and 7 (-). The resistance should be 4 to 30 KΩ. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. 4. Depending on the voltage that you measure, do one of the ...

Chapter 4. Related service information This chapter presents following information:• “Restoring the factory contents by using the Recovery Disc Set” on page 27 • “Using the Windows recovery programs on the Windows 8 operating system” on page 28 • “Passwords” on page 30 • “Power management” on page 3...

1. Move your cursor to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms, and click Search . 2. Type recovery in the Search field and click Settings . Then click Create a recovery drive . 3. Click Yes in the User Account Control window to allow the Recovery Media Creator progr...

Power-on password A power-on password (POP) protects the system from being powered on by an unauthorized person. Thepassword must be entered before an operating system can be booted. For how to remove the POP, see“How to remove the power-on password” on page 31. Hard disk password There are two hard...

• 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 computer goes into sleep mode automatically: • After a period of inactivity specified in power plan settings • When the battery indicator blinks o...

• “LCD-related symptoms” on page 40 • “Intermittent problems” on page 41 • “Undetermined problems” on page 41 The symptom-to-FRU index in this section lists symptoms and errors and their possible causes. The mostlikely cause is listed first, in boldface type. Note: Do the FRU replacement or other ac...

Table 2. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 2010 Warning: Your internal hard disk drive (HDD) may notfunction correctly on this system. Ensure that your HDDis supported on this system and that the latest HDDfirmware is installed. Inform the following informat...

Table 3. Error messages (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence Hibernation error. 1. Restore the system configuration to what it wasbefore the computer entered hibernation mode . 2. If memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file. Fan error. 1. Fan . 2. Thermal greas...

Table 4. Beep symptoms (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence Three short beeps, pause, three more short beeps, andone short beep. One short beep, pause, three short beeps, pause, threemore short beeps, and one short beep. 1. Memory module . 2. System board. Only the cursor appears....

Table 6. LCD-related symptoms (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence • LCD screen unreadable.• Characters missing pixels.• Screen abnormal.• Wrong color displayed. 1. See important note for “LCD-related symptoms.” 2. Reseat all LCD connectors.3. LCD assembly.4. System board. Horizon...

Chapter 5. Status indicators This chapter presents the system status indicators that show the status of the computer. 6 5 2 3 4 8 7 © Copyright Lenovo 2012, 2013 43

Chapter 6. Fn key combinations The following table describes the functions of Fn key combinations. Table 8. Fn key combinations Keycombination Description Fn+F3 Locks the computer. Fn+F4 Puts the computer into sleep mode. To resume normal operation, press the Fn key. Notes: • To use the Fn+F4 key co...

Rear view 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 1 Status indicators (see Chapter 5 “Statusindicators” on page 43) 5 DisplayPort connector 2 ExpressCard slot 6 External monitor connector 3 Wireless radio switch 7 USB connector 4 USB connector 8 ac power connector Bottom view 1 2 3 4 1 1 Battery pack latches 3 Docking conn...

Major FRUs and CRUs 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 1 No. FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU 1 LCD unit No No 2 Keyboard bezel No No 3 Tablet Digitizer Pen Yes No 4 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (on somemodels) No Yes 4 mSATA solid-state drive (on s...

LCD FRUs and CRUs 1 4 3 2 5 6 7 8 10 9 11 12 No. FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU 1 LCD panel No No 2 LCD icon plate No No 3 Fingerprint reader No No 4 Integrated camera No No 5 LED and camera cable No No 6 Wireless antenna assembly No No 7 LCD rear cover assembly No No 8 Hinge ...

No. FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU 9 LVDS cable No No 10 LED board No No 11 Speaker assembly No No 12 Button bezel Miscellaneous kits and other FRUs Miscellaneous kits FRU description Self-serviceCRU Optional serviceCRU System miscellaneous kit Conductive sheets for touch pad ...

Other FRUs FRU description Self-serviceCRU Optional serviceCRU Ultrabase ™ unit op ac adapter Y N Power cord Y N Macheen SIM Y N Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go tohttp://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-looku...

Chapter 8. FRU replacement notices This chapter presents notices related to removing and replacing parts. Read this chapter carefully beforereplacing any FRU. CRU statement for customers: You can resolve some problems with your product with a replacement part you can install yourself, calleda “Custo...

Notes: • Ensure that you use the correct screw. It is recommended to use new screws for replacements.• If you have a torque screwdriver, tighten all screws firmly to the torque specified in the screw information table for each step. • Ensure that torque screw drivers are calibrated correctly followi...

MTM on the rear label: TTTT-CTO S/N SSSSSSS Product ID on the rear label: TTTT-MMM (Use this number when setting Serial Number.) In the example, the Serial Number to be input is “1STTTTMMMSSSSSSS”. Retaining the UUID The Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is a 128-bit number uniquely assigned to y...

Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU This chapter provides instructions on how to remove or replace a FRU. CRU statement for customers: You can resolve some problems with your product with a replacement part you can install yourself, calleda “Customer Replaceable Unit” or “CRU.” Some CRUs are desi...

Before servicing the computer Carefully read this topic before servicing the computer. Removing the SIM card Some models you are servicing might have the SIM card that the customer has installed. If the computer youare servicing has the SIM card installed, remove it before you start the servicing. T...

1020 Battery pack Important notices for replacing a battery pack: • The Lenovo Solution Center program provides an automatic battery diagnostic 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 isdefect...

Attention: • Do not drop the drive or apply any physical shock to it. The hard disk drive or solid-state drive is sensitive to physical shock. Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data. • Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all the information on it if ...

Note: Loosen the screws 1 . 2 1 1 a b When installing: • If only one memory module is to be installed on the computer you are servicing, it must be installed in SLOT-0 a , but not in SLOT-1 b . • Insert the notched end of the memory module into the slot. Press the memory module firmly, and pivot it ...

1050 Hinge cap For access, remove this FRU:• “1020 Battery pack” on page 63 Removal steps of hinge cap 1 Open the LCD unit, and then remove the hinge cap. 2 3 1060 Keyboard For access, remove this FRU:• “1020 Battery pack” on page 63 Chapter 9 . Removing or replacing a FRU 67

Removal steps of keyboard Remove the screws 1 . 1 1 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) Press the keyboard in the direction shown by the arrows 2 to detach the rear edge of the keyboard from the frame. 2 2 3 3 3 Lift the keyboard i...

4 5 When installing: Ensure that the keyboard connector is attached firmly. Chapter 9 . Removing or replacing a FRU 69

Removal steps of palm rest 1 1 1 1 1 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (5) Black 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) 3 2 When installing: Ensure that the connector is firmly attached to the system board. Chapter 9 . Removing or replacing a FRU 71

• “1020 Battery pack” on page 63 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 67 • “1070 Palm rest” on page 70 Removal steps of backup battery 1 2 When installing: Ensure that the battery connector is attached firmly. 1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1020 Batt...

Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX 1 74 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Unplug the connectors by using the antenna RF connector removal tool or pick the connectors with yourfingers and gently unplug them in the direction shown by the arrow 2 . 2 3 Note: Some models might have three antenna connectors. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 3 M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-c...

Unplug the connectors by using the antenna RF connector removal tool or pick the connectors with yourfingers and gently unplug them in the direction of the arrow 2 . 2 3 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 3 M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) 4 When installing: Plu...

If the computer you are servicing is the wireless WAN-ready model and does not have a wireless WAN card,put the antenna cables in the cable protection tube and place them as shown in the following illustration. Removal steps of mSATA solid-state drive The computer comes with either a PCI Express Min...

1 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) 2 1110 Bluetooth daughter card For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1020 Battery pack” on page 63 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 67 • “1070 Palm rest” on page 70 Chapter 9 . Removing or repl...

Removal steps of Bluetooth daughter card 1 2 3 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1120 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1020 Battery pack” o...

Removal steps of keyboard bezel 1 2 2 1 1 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) 2 M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) 3 3 Chapter 9 . Removing or replacing a FRU 81

Removal steps of LCD unit 1 1 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.392 Nm(4 kgf-cm) 2 2 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 2 M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.392 Nm(4 kgf-cm) 84 Hardware Maintenance Manual

8 Disconnect the DC-in connector and the Tablet Digitizer Pen switch connector from the system board. 9 10 When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly to the system board. Applying labels to the base cover: The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several...

3 4 10 5 6 7 9 8 1 2 1 Information label 7 SIM icon label 3 System label 8 Wireless WAN label 4 COA label 9 Taiwan wireless WAN label 6 Taiwan GEO label 10 China GEO label 1150 ExpressCard slot assembly, thermal fan assembly, and systemboard Important notices for handling the system board: When hand...

• “1070 Palm rest” on page 70 • “1080 Backup battery” on page 72 • “1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX” on page 73 • “1100 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or mSATA solid-state drive” on page 76 • “1110 Bluetooth daughter card” on page 79 • “1120 Keyboard bezel” on page 80 • “11...

Removal steps of thermal fan assembly 1 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) 2 3 When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly to the system board. Chapter 9 . Removing or replacing a FRU 91

b c a 2010 Button bezel and fingerprint reader For access, remove this FRU:• “1020 Battery pack” on page 63 Removal steps of button bezel 1 1 1 2 2 Step Screw cap Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2.5 × 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 0.392 Nm(4 kgf-cm) 2 M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated ...

Removal steps of fingerprint reader 1 1 2 3 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) 2020 LED board For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1020 Battery pack” on page 63 • “2010 Button bezel and fingerprint reader” on page 93 Chapt...

Removal steps of LED board 1 1 2 When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) 96 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Removal steps of LCD panel 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 Step Screw cap Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (6) Black 0.392 Nm(4 kgf-cm) 2 — M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 9 . Removing or replacing a FRU 99

Removal steps of Integrated camera 1 When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 2 3 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 2 M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) 102 Hardware Maintenance Manual

2050 Hinge For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1020 Battery pack” on page 63 • “1050 Hinge cap” on page 67 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 67 • “1070 Palm rest” on page 70 • “1120 Keyboard bezel” on page 80 • “1130 LCD unit” on page 83 • “2010 Button bezel and fingerprint reader” on page 93 • “2020 ...

3 2060 Speaker assembly, built-in microphones, and LCD cables For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1020 Battery pack” on page 63 • “1050 Hinge cap” on page 67 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 67 • “1070 Palm rest” on page 70 • “1120 Keyboard bezel” on page 80 • “1130 LCD unit” on page 83 • “2010 Butto...

3 3 Removal steps of built-in microphones and LCD cables 1 1 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgf-cm) 2 Chapter 9 . Removing or replacing a FRU 105

2070 LCD rear cover and wireless antenna cables For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1020 Battery pack” on page 63 • “1050 Hinge cap” on page 67 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 67 • “1070 Palm rest” on page 70 • “1120 Keyboard bezel” on page 80 • “1130 LCD unit” on page 83 • “2010 Button bezel and fi...

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