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and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under Appendix A "Notices" on page 107. First Edition (May 2012) © Copyright Lenovo 2012. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration "GSA" contract, use - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 3
. . . 57 Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU 59 General guidelines 59 Before servicing the computer 60 Removing the SIM card 60 1010 Battery pack 60 1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device or blank bezel . . 61 1030 Solid-state drive or hard disk drive . . . . 62 1040 Memory module 64 i - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 4
mSATA solid-state drive 68 1070 4-in-1 media card reader or ExpressCard reader 75 1080 Keyboard 75 1090 Backup battery 80 1100 Keyboard bezel assembly with fingerprint reader, smart card reader, and speaker assembly . 81 1110 LCD unit 85 1120 DC-in sub card 87 1130 Bluetooth daughter card (BDC - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 5
this manual This manual contains service and reference information for the following ThinkPad® products. ThinkPad T430s and T430si Machine types (MT) 2352, 2353, 2354, 2355, 2356, 2357, and 2358 Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. Important: This manual - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 6
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presents following safety information that you need to be familiar with before you service a ThinkPad notebook computer. • "General safety" on page 1 • "Electrical safety" on page 1 • "Safety inspection guide" on page 2 • "Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge" on page - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 8
main units • Before you start to work on the machine, unplug the power cord. If you cannot unplug it, ask the customer to power-off the wall box that supplies power to the machine, and to lock the wall box in the off position. • If you need to work on a machine that has exposed electrical circuits - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 9
power cord should be the authorized type specified for your computer. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup c. Insulation must not be frayed or worn. 4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Remove the cover. 6. Check for any obvious non-ThinkPad the machine, the part, the work mat, - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 10
or green-wire ground. - When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use an ESD common ground or reference point. You can use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. - Use the round ground prong of the ac plug on ac Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 11
DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1. Safety information 5 - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 12
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PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO Chapter 1. Safety information 7 - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 14
PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO DANGER DANGER 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 15
DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1. Safety information 9 - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 16
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VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT Chapter 1. Safety information 11 - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 18
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Laser compliance statement (multilingual translations) The laser compliance statements in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian Portuguese • French • German • Hebrew • Japanese • Korean • Spanish • Traditional Chinese Chapter 1. Safety information 17 - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 24
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installing any software fixes, drivers, and UEFI BIOS downloads. Telephone numbers for Lenovo Support are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone • System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo authorized service technicians are available in - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 30
and 3-digit CMV model (Example: 1829-W15). • The PEW record is the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = "CTO" (Example: 1829-CTO). • eSupport will show both the CTO and CMV machine type models (Example: 1829-CTO and 1829-W15 will be found on the eSupport site.) 24 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 31
complete list of FRUs for a machine type and model. • eSupport can be accessed at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support • To view the complete list of FRUs, do the following: 1. Click Product & Parts Detail and then follow the instructions on the screen to reach the Product and Parts - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 32
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service 3. Date on which the machine failed 4. Date of purchase 5. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on the display, and beep symptoms 6. Procedure index and page number in which the failing FRU was detected 7. Failing FRU name and part number 8. Machine type, model number, and serial number - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 34
a liquid onto the keyboard • Use of an incorrect ac power adapter on laptop products The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: • Missing parts might be a symptom of unauthorized service or modification. • If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 35
code descriptions and troubleshooting hints. 2. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. When the Boot Menu window opens, release the F12 key. 3. Press the Tab key to switch to the Application Menu window. 4. Use the arrow keys to select Lenovo Diagnostics and - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 36
power problem occurs only when the docking station or the port replicator is used, replace the docking station or the port replicator. • If the power-on indicator does not turn on, check the power cord of the ac power adapter for correct continuity and installation. 30 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 37
you are servicing. 3. If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac power adapter. 4. If the voltage is acceptable, replace the system board. Note: Noise from the ac power adapter does not always indicate a defect. Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 38
must be 4 to 30 K Ω. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. If the resistance is correct, replace 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 - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 39
is complete, the Welcome to Microsoft Windows screen is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the Windows setup. Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set When the hard disk drive or solid-state drive is replaced because of a failure, no product recovery - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 40
ThinkPad Setup program opens. b. Use the arrow keys to select Startup ➙ Boot. c. Select the CD/DVD drive as the 1st Boot Device. 2. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc into the DVD drive. 3. Press Fn+F10 to save the ThinkPad Setup configuration changes. Follow the instructions on the screen - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 41
no master hard disk password is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master hard disk password, or to recover data from the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee. For how to remove - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 42
to enter ThinkPad Setup. When power-on password icon is appearing on the screen, enter the power-on password. 3. Select Security. 4. Select Password. 5. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is the letter of the hard disk drive. A pop-up window opens. 6. Select Master hard disk password. 7. Type the - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 43
has been set on the timer, and the user does not do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint®, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the optical drive within that time. • If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that the battery power is low. Note: Even if you do not set the low - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 44
n can be any number. If no numeric code is displayed, check the narrative descriptions of symptoms. If the symptom is not described there, go to "Intermittent problems" on page 42. Note: For a device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad notebook computers, see the manual for that device - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 45
CMOS checksum bad- Default configuration used. 1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac power adapter. 2. Replace the backup battery and run ThinkPad Setupto reset the time and date. 1802 Unauthorized network card is plugged in-Turn off and remove the miniPCI network - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 46
Error messages Table 2. Error messages Symptom or error Fan error. Thermal sensing error. The battery installed is not supported by this system and will not charge. Please replace the battery with the correct Lenovo battery for this system. Press the ESC key to continue. FRU or action, in sequence - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 47
as we cannot guarantee that any replacement LCD will have zero pixel defects. • One pixel consists of R, G, B sub-pixels. Table 5. LCD-related symptoms Symptom or error No beep, power-on indicator on, and a blank LCD during POST. • LCD backlight not working. • LCD too dark. • LCD brightness cannot - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 48
: a. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Devices attached to the docking station or the port replicator c. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. Battery pack e. Hard disk drive f. External diskette drive or optical drive g. Memory module h. Optical disk in the internal drive i. PC cards 4. Turn on - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 49
Indicator 1 Speaker mute indicator Meaning Orange: The speakers are on mute. To mute or unmute the speakers, press the speaker mute button. 2 Microphone mute Orange: By default, when the microphones are on mute, none of the recording devices indicator is available. © Copyright Lenovo - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 50
in the battery. Blinking three times: The ac power adapter is being attached to the computer. Off: The battery pack is detached or the computer is turned off. 9 Sleep status indicator Note: If the computer is operating on battery power, the battery status indicator does not work while the - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 51
in the Power Manager program. Fn+F5 Enables or disables the built-in wireless networking features and the Bluetooth features. Fn+F6 Press Fn+F6 to open the Communications settings window. From this window, you can take a picture, change the camera and audio settings, and open the Communications - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 52
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of the computer controls, connectors, and indicators. Front view 31 23 17 4 9 5 6 15 14 13 16 12 11 10 7 8 9 1 Integrated camera (on some models) 2 ThinkLight light 3 Built-in microphones 4 Black button 5 Status indicators1 6 Power button 7 Security keyhole 8 Serial Ultrabay Slim - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 54
Ethernet connector 11 ac power connector 1: For the description of each indicator, see Chapter 5 "Status indicators" on page 43. Bottom view 8 7 1 2 6 5 4 3 1 Bottom cover (memory module, PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN and wireless WAN) 2 Docking connector 3 Solid-state drive or hard - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 55
replacement CRU. See your Lenovo Limited Warranty documentation for full details. ThinkPad computers contain the following types of CRUs: - Self-service CRUs: These CRUs unplug or are held by no more than two screws. Examples of these types of CRUs include the ac power adapter, power cord, battery - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 56
Major FRUs and CRUs 28 1 27 26 2 25 3 24 23 4 22 5 6 21 20 7 19 8 18 9 17 10 16 15 14 13 11 12 50 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 57
drive (depending on models) 21 Second hard disk drive adapter (on some models) 22 ExpressCard reader (on some models) 23 Backup battery 24 Thermal fan assembly 25 Speaker assembly 26 4-in-1 media card reader adapter (on some models) 27 Keyboard 28 TrackPoint cap Self-service Optional CRU service - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 58
No. FRU 1 LCD bezel assembly 2 LCD panel 3 Antenna kit 4 Microphone sub card, integrated camera, or hall sensor sub card (depending on models) 5 LED cable assembly 6 LED sub card 7 LCD rear cover assembly 8 Hinge kit Self-service Optional CRU service CRU No No No No No No No No No No - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 59
assembly 10 Icon plate for LCD bezel Self-service Optional CRU service CRU No No No No Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup. Chapter 7. Locations 53 - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 60
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. An electronic version of this manual can be found at http://www.lenovo.com/support. Click User Guides & Manuals and then follow the on-screen 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 - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 62
screws for replacements. If you LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later and restart the computer. 2. From the main menu, select 1. Set System Identification. 3. Select 1. Add S/N data from EEPROM. Follow the instructions on the screen. If the MTM and Product ID numbers - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 63
instruction on the screen. After an ECA has been applied to the machine, the EEPROM must be updated to reflect the ECA's application. Use the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later to update the EEPROM. Note: Only the ECA number is stored in the EEPROM. The machine type - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 64
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procedures. DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Attention: After replacing a FRU, do not turn on the computer until you have made sure that all screws - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 66
the SIM card, you need to remove the battery pack first. See "1010 Battery pack" on page 60. After you finish the servicing, make sure that you insert the card back into the slot firmly. 1010 Battery pack Important notices for replacing a battery pack: This system supports only batteries specially - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 67
the battery pack in the slot. Make sure that the battery latch is in the locked position. 1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device or blank bezel For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 60 Removal steps of Serial Ultrabay Slim device or blank bezel 1 2 3 Chapter 9. Removing or replacing - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 68
For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 60 Attention: • Do not drop the drive or apply any physical shock to it. The 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 - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 69
For hard disk drive and rubber rails: 4 5 5 For solid-state drive and spacers: 5 5 When installing: Make sure that the solid-state drive or hard disk drive is firmly attached. Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU 63 - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 70
1040 Memory module For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 60 Removal steps of memory module Note: Remove the screws 1 . 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 64 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 71
that it is firmly installed in the slot and does not move easily. 1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 60 Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN Note: Remove the screws 1 . Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU 65 - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 72
1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Note: Some models might have only two antenna cables. 66 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 73
4 3 Step 4 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Silver Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU 67 - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 74
the connector labeled TR2 on the card. 1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or mSATA solid-state drive For access, remove this FRU: • 1010 Battery pack The computer you are servicing might come with one of the following cards installed: PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN, PCI Express Half - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 75
1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU 69 - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 76
Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 5 When installing: Plug the red cable into the connector labeled MAIN, and the blue cable into the connector labeled AUX on the card. Removal steps of PCI Express Half Mini Card for wireless WAN Note: Remove the screws 1 . 70 Hardware Maintenance - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 77
1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU 71 - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 78
4 Step 4 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Silver Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 5 72 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 79
to physical shock. Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data. • After installing the drive, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support for instructions on configuring the drive. Note: Remove the screws 1 . 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 80
Step 3 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Silver Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 74 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 81
might have a 4-in-1 media card reader or ExpressCard reader. Removal steps of 4-in-1 media card reader or ExpressCard reader 1 2 1080 Keyboard For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 60 Removal steps of keyboard Note: Remove the screws 1 . Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU 75 - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 82
1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 76 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 83
shown by the arrows 4 , to detach the rear edge of the keyboard from the frame. Then, lift up the keyboard in the direction shown by the arrows 5 . 4 5 5 4 5 Lift the keyboard in the direction shown by the arrow 6 , and then detach the connector 7 . Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU 77 - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 84
6 7 Installation steps of keyboard When installing the keyboard, do the following: 1. Attach the keyboard connector. 78 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 85
2. Attach the keyboard and ensure that the hooks a on the front edge of the keyboard are under the frame. a a 3. Gently press the keys with your palms and slightly slide the keyboard towards you until it snaps into position. Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU 79 - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 86
. 1090 Backup battery For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 60 • "1080 Keyboard" on page 75 DANGER Use only the authorized battery specified for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Removal steps of backup battery 80 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 87
"1030 Solid-state drive or hard disk drive" on page 62 • "1080 Keyboard" on page 75 Note: In models with the fingerprint reader, the fingerprint reader sensor is attached to the keyboard bezel assembly. If the fingerprint reader is defective, you can replace the keyboard bezel assembly by following - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 88
3 3 3 Step 3 Screw (quantity) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) Color Black Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 5 5 4 5 5 5 82 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 89
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10 10 Removal steps of smart card reader 10 11 11 11 11 11 Step 11 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (5) Color Silver Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 12 84 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 91
For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 60 • "1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device or blank bezel" on page 61 • "1030 Solid-state drive or hard disk drive" on page 62 • "1040 Memory module" on page 64 • "1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN" on page 65 • "1060 PCI - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 92
Removal steps of LCD unit 2 2 1 Step 1 2 Screw cap 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) M2.5 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Black Torque 0.392 Nm (4.0 kgfcm) 0.392 Nm (4.0 kgfcm) 3 4 5 86 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 93
damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken. 1120 DC-in sub card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 60 • "1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device or blank bezel" on page 61 • "1030 Solid-state drive or hard disk drive" on page 62 • "1040 Memory module" on page 64 - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 94
Silver Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 1130 Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-4.0) For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 60 • "1030 Solid-state drive or hard disk drive" on page 62 • "1080 Keyboard" on page 75 • "1100 Keyboard bezel assembly with fingerprint reader, smart - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 95
Bluetooth wireless radio switch FPC For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 60 • "1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device or blank bezel" on page 61 • "1030 Solid-state drive or hard disk drive" on page 62 • "1040 Memory module" on page 64 • "1050 PCI Express Mini Card for - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 96
4 Step 3 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Silver Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) When installing: Attach the Bluetooth wireless radio switch as shown in the following illustration a . a 1150 System board, thermal fan assembly, 34-mm ExpressCard reader, and base cover - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 97
. For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 60 • "1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device or blank bezel" on page 61 • "1030 Solid-state drive or hard disk drive" on page 62 • "1040 Memory module" on page 64 • "1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN" on page 65 • "1060 PCI - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 98
Black Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) In step 5 , remove the system board with thermal fan assembly together from the base cover assembly. 92 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 99
an amount of 0.2 grams, on the part marked a as in the following illustration. Either too much or too less application of grease can cause a thermal problem due to imperfect contact with a component. You need to peel the thin film off from the rubber b . • Make sure that the fan connector is - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 100
label 18 is attached to a part that is replaced, return the old part with the label attached to the customer, or provide a letter to the customer stating what the label was originally on the computer and what the label part number, serial number, and product key were. 94 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 101
When you replace the base cover, apply the following labels: 13 Serial number label 15 FCC label The following labels need to be peeled off from the old base cover, and need to be put on the new base cover. 1 Brazil wireless card label 2 Brazil WWAN label 3 Brazil Bluetooth label 4 - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 102
Removal steps of LCD bezel assembly 1 1 Step 1 Screw cap Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 5 mm, shoulder-socket head, nylon-coated (2) Black 7 Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 3 2 3 2 4 2 5 6 3 3 2020 LCD panel For access, remove these FRUs in order: 96 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 103
• "1010 Battery pack" on page 60 , and might cause a system malfunction such as a missing dot, missing line, or pixel problems. • Do not apply any kind of pressure to the LCD panel. • When you lift nylon-coated (4) Color Silver Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU 97 - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 104
, or hall sensor card For access, remove these FRUs, in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 60 • "2010 LCD bezel assembly" on page 95 • "2020 LCD panel" on page 96 The computer you are servicing might have an integrated camera, microphone, or hall sensor card. 98 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 105
Removal steps of integrated camera, microphone, or hall sensor card 4 1 3 2 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (1) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. Color Silver Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Chapter 9. Removing or replacing a FRU 99 - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 106
6 5 2040 LED sub card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 60 • "2010 LCD bezel assembly" on page 95 • "2020 LCD panel" on page 96 Removal steps of LED sub card 1 2 3 100 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 107
For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 60 • "1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device or blank bezel" on page 61 • "1030 Solid-state drive or hard disk drive" on page 62 • "1040 Memory module" on page 64 • "1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN" on page 65 • "1060 PCI - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 108
For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 60 • "1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device or blank bezel" on page 61 • "1030 Solid-state drive or hard disk drive" on page 62 • "1040 Memory module" on page 64 • "1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN" on page 65 • "1060 PCI - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 109
For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 60 • "1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device or blank bezel" on page 61 • "1030 Solid-state drive or hard disk drive" on page 62 • "1040 Memory module" on page 64 • "1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN" on page 65 • "1060 PCI - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 110
Integrated camera, microphone, or hall sensor card" on page 98 • "2040 LED sub card" on Battery pack" on page 60 • "1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device or blank bezel" on page 61 • "1030 Solid-state drive or hard disk drive" on page 62 • "1040 Memory module" on page 64 104 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 111
Keyboard" on page 75 • "1100 Keyboard bezel assembly with fingerprint reader, smart card reader, and speaker assembly" on page 81 • "1110 LCD unit" on page 85 • "1120 DC-in sub card" on page 87 • "1140 Bluetooth Integrated camera, microphone, or hall sensor card" on page 98 • "2040 LED sub card" on - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 112
cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken. a b c d e Type 1: Antenna location a Wireless LAN and WiMAX combo LAN antenna (Third) e Wireless LAN and WiMAX combo antenna (Auxiliary) Type 2: Antenna location a Wireless LAN and WiMAX combo antenna (Main) b - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 113
intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to persons. The information contained in this document does not affect or change Lenovo product specifications or warranties. Nothing in this document shall operate as an express or - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 114
Guide. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries or both: Active Protection System Lenovo ThinkLight ThinkPad TrackPoint Ultrabay UltraNav Windows , or service names may be the trademarks or service marks of others. 108 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad T430s | Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad T430s and T430si - Page 115
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