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this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under Appendix A "Notices" on page 101. Fourth Edition (March 2012) © Copyright Lenovo 2012. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, and services are delivered pursuant a General - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 3
51 Before servicing ThinkPad X121e models . . . . 51 1010 Battery pack 52 1020 Bottom slot cover 53 1030 Memory modules 54 1040 Hard disk drive or solid state drive assembly 54 1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN . . 56 1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN . . 58 1070 Keyboard 59 - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 4
. Parts list 81 Overall 82 LCD FRUs 88 Keyboard 90 Miscellaneous parts 92 ac power adapters 92 Power cords 92 Recovery discs 93 Windows XP Professional DVDs 93 Windows Vista Business (32-bit) DVDs . . . 94 Windows 7 Home Basic (32-bit) with Service Pack 1 DVDs 94 Windows 7 Home Basic (64 - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 5
About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for the following ThinkPad® products. ThinkPad X121e Machine types (MT) 3045, 3048, 3049, 3051, 3053, 3055 Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. Important: This manual is intended - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 6
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service a ThinkPad Notebook. • "General safety" on page 1 • "Electrical safety" on page 2 • "Safety inspection guide working in any other conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes. • After service, Fan louvers on the machine help to prevent overheating of internal components. Do not obstruct fan - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 8
working on electrical equipment. Important: Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working work to work on a hand when working with powered work with very high voltages; Instructions work service and fans - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 9
attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide. If any unsafe the following checklist at the beginning of every service task. Begin the checks with the power off work mat, and the person handling the part are all at the same charge. Notes: 1. Use product-specific - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 10
that meets the specific service requirement. Note: The use of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage is desirable but not necessary. - Attach the ESD ground clip to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 11
DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1. Safety information 5 - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 12
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DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1. Safety information 9 - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 16
DANGER DANGER VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT 10 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 17
VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT Chapter 1. Safety information 11 - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 18
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FRUs listed in this manual. After a system board is replaced, ensure that the latest UEFI BIOS is loaded to the system board before completing the service action. To download software fixes, drivers, and UEFI BIOS, do as follows: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Enter the product number - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 26
displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first error code. Whatever causes the first error code may also cause false error codes. If no error code is displayed, see whether the error symptom is listed in the Symptom-to-FRU Index for the computer you are servicing. Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 27
Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support • To view the key commodities, do the following: 1. Click Products & Service Warranty. 2. Click Check instructions on the screen to reach the Product and Parts Details page. 2. Click the Parts Detail tab to view the list of service parts. Using the HMM For key - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 28
Use the HMM as a backup to PEW and eSupport to view the complete list of FRUs at the MT model level. 22 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 29
a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. If you suspect that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. If the error does not recur, do not replace the FRU. • Be careful not - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 30
following procedures as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad Notebook. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only ThinkPad products. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to false indications of errors and invalid system - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 31
(CD-RW, CD-RW/DVD Combo, and DVD Multi drives) on ThinkPad computers. It does not support test of any optical disc drives connected through USB devices, PC cards, CardBus cards, or similar. The USB limitation only applies to testing of the device. Using a bootable PC-Doctor for DOS CD/DVD, the - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 32
External Tests Benchmark System DOS Shell Tech Support Form Battery Rundown Erase Drive Contents View PCDR Host Log Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Lenovo ThinkVantage® Toolbox is a diagnostic program that works through the Windows® operating system. It enables you to view symptoms of computer problems - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 33
Toolbox. Follow the instructions on the screen. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox also has problem determination aids that determine software and usage problems. For additional information about this program, see the Help for the program. FRU tests The following table shows the test for each FRU - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 34
Quick Test are two quick test programs that enable you to troubleshoot and resolve computer internal storage and memory problems. Notes: • If the computer you are servicing is not installed with the Lenovo Soluton Center program, you can download the quick test programs from the Lenovo Support Web - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 35
go to "Symptom-to-FRU index" on page 37 for error 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 - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 36
Symptom-to-FRU index" on page 37 for error code descriptions and troubleshooting hints. 3. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. When the Boot Menu window opens, release the F12 key. 4. Use the arrow keys to select USB HDD and then press Enter. The diagnostic - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 37
ac power adapter may different from the one you are servicing. 3. If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac power adapter. 4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: • Replace the system board. • If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on page 27. Note: Noise from the ac power adapter - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 38
hours, even if the indicator does not turn on. If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 5 and 7. The resistance must be 4 to 30 K Ω. If the resistance is not correct - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 39
36 • "Symptom-to-FRU index" on page 37 Service Web site: When the latest maintenance diskette and the system program service diskette become available, they will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/support. Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set When the hard disk drive is replaced - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 40
complete, the Set Up Windows screen is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the Windows setup. 11. After you have completed the Windows setup, you might want to restore the original startup sequence. Start the ThinkPad Setup and then press F9 to restore the default settings - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 41
the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. For instructions on how to remove the battery pack, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 52. 3. Remove the backup battery. For instructions on how to remove the backup battery, see "1130 System board assembly, fan assembly, and backup battery" on page 66. 4. Turn - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 42
alarm, the charge indicator notifies you when the battery is low, and then the computer enters the power-saving mode automatically. To cause the computer to return from sleep (standby) mode and resume operation, do one of the following: • Press the Fn key. • Open the LCD cover. • Turn on the power - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 43
a FRU does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a nondefective FRU. This index can also help you determine, during regular servicing, what FRUs are likely to need to be replaced next. A numeric error is displayed for each error detected in POST or system - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 44
Note: For a device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad Notebooks, see the manual for that device. Numeric error codes Table 2. Numeric error codes Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0177 Bad SVP data, stop POST task-The checksum of the supervisor password in the EEPROM is - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 45
Error messages Table 3. Error messages Symptom or error (beeps, if any) Fan error. Thermal sensing error. This system does not support batteries that are not genuine Lenovo-made or authorized. This system will continue to boot, but may not charge unauthorized batteries. Attention: Lenovo has no - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 46
to all ThinkPad Notebooks purchased on 1 January, 2008 or later. • Lenovo will not provide replacement if the LCD is within specification as we errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a problem recurs. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following: 1. Run the diagnostic test - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 47
check each FRU for damage. Replace any damaged FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: a. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Printer, mouse, and other external devices c. Battery pack d. Hard disk drive e. External diskette drive or optical drive f. DIMM g. PC Cards 4. Turn on the computer - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 48
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Shift key. Press Fn+F5 to enable or disable the wireless battery is installed on the computer, it is charged when this indicator is on. • Off: The ac power adapter is not connected. The illuminated dot in the ThinkPad logo on the outer lid of the computer and on the palm rest works Lenovo 2012 43 - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 50
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in IEEE standard 802.11, the following device drivers must be installed on the computer beforehand: • ThinkPad Power Management driver • OnScreen Display Utility • Wireless device drivers Change the camera settings and the setting of the microphone mute button. When you press Fn+F6, the camera - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 52
) • Computer display (LCD) Notes: 1. This function is not supported if different desktop images are displayed on the computer display and the does not work while a DVD movie or a video clip is playing. To enable this function, start Presentation Director, and change the Fn+F7 settings. Fn+F8 Note - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 53
Lenovo installs an Optional-service CRU according to the warranty service for your product. Where you are installing the CRU, Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions can cause a reliability problem. In ThinkPad notebook computers, this problem is addressed with - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 54
driver specifications. Retaining serial numbers This topic provides instructions the LENOVO ThinkPad instructions on the screen. If the MTM and Product ID numbers differ from each other on the rear label, use what is shown for the Product ID field. See example below: 48 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 55
5. Read box build date from EEPROM, and follow the instructions on the computer. After an engineering change is applied to the machine, the EEPROM must be updated. Use the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later to update the EEPROM. Note: Only the ECA number is stored - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 56
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any FRU, review Chapter 7 " remove the battery pack, servicing ThinkPad X121e models Some ThinkPad X121e models you are servicing might have the SIM card that the customer has installed. If the computer you are servicing has the SIM card, remove it before you start the servicing. © Copyright Lenovo - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 58
pack is physically damaged or a customer is reporting a possible safety issue. • If Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox is not installed in the computer, the customer should download this program before a non-physically damaged battery pack is replaced. Note that the replacement of a physically damaged - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 59
pack in the slot, and make sure that the battery latch is in the locked position. 1020 Bottom slot cover For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 52 Removal steps of bottom slot cover Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. 1 Chapter 8. Removing and replacing a FRU - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 60
1030 Memory modules For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 52 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 53 Removal steps of memory modules 2 1 1 Note: If only one memory module is used on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in the upper SLOT a , but - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 61
• "1010 Battery pack" on page 52 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 53 copy of all the information on it if possible. • Never remove the drive while the computer is operating or is in suspend mode. Removal steps of hard disk drive or solid state drive 1 1 2 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 5 - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 62
1 Screw (quantity) M3 × 2.8 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) 1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 52 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 53 Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 63
gray cable into the jack marked MAIN or M, and the black cable into the jack marked AUX or A on the card. Note: In models with a wireless LAN card that has three antenna connectors, plug the gray cable (MAIN) into the jack marked TR1, the white cable (third) into the jack marked - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 64
WAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 52 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 53 Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN In step 1 , unplug the jacks by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connectors with your - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 65
3 1070 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 52 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 53 Removal steps of keyboard 1 1 When installing: Make sure the screws have been fastened to secure to keyboard. Chapter 8. Removing and replacing a FRU 59 - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 66
3 2 2 7 5 8 6 4 When installing: Make sure that the connectors are attached firmly. When installing: Attach the keyboard so that the keyboard edge is under the frame as shown in the following figure. 60 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 67
1080 Power sub card and microphone For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 52 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 53 • "1040 Hard disk drive or solid state drive assembly" on page 54 • "1070 Keyboard" on page 59 Removal steps of power sub card 1 Chapter 8. Removing and - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 68
steps of microphone Color Black Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 2 When installing: Make sure that the connectors are attached firmly. 1090 Top case assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 52 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 53 • "1070 Keyboard" on page - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 69
Removal steps of top case assembly 1 1 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) • Front side: M2 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) • Rear side: M2.5 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 2 2 2 7 5 6 Step 2 Screw (quantity) M2 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 70
of the top case assembly are attached firmly to the guide holes of the base cover. 1100 Bluetooth daughter card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 52 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 53 • "1070 Keyboard" on page 59 • "1090 Top case assembly" on page 62 - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 71
1110 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 52 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 53 • "1070 Keyboard" on page 59 • "1090 Top case assembly" on page 62 • "1100 Bluetooth daughter card" on page 64 Removal steps of speaker assembly 2 2 3 2 2 3 1 Step - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 72
system supports PC-Doctor for DOS, to make sure that the HDD Active Protection System™ still functions. Note: If the test shows that the HDD Active Protection System is not functioning, be sure to document the drop in any reject report, and replace the system board. 66 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 73
mat or a corrugated conductive surface. If the system supports PC-Doctor for DOS, after replacing the system board, ThinkPad Devices ➙ HDD Active Protection Test. Attention: Do not apply physical shock to the computer while the test is running. For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 74
the connector is attached firmly. Removal steps of fan assembly and backup battery Loosen the screws 10 . DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. 14 13 10 10 10 12 10 11 When installing: Make sure that the connector - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 75
page 53 • "1040 Hard disk drive or solid state drive assembly" on page 54 • "1070 Keyboard" on page 59 • "1090 Top case assembly" on page 62 • "1130 System board assembly, fan assembly, and backup battery" on page 66 Removal steps of CRT board assembly 23 3 4 1 2 Step 3 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 76
Removal steps of DC-in sub card 1 2 3 Applying labels to the base cover The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. The following illustrations show the location of each label. 1 3 4 56 2 7 8 70 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 77
label part number, serial number, and product key were. When you replace the base cover, 5 System label • 8 Information label • 10 Asset tag • 11 SIM ICCID label • 12 Israel label • 13 Postel label by label or Indonesia rating label • 16 Brazil Anatel Bluetooth label • 17 Brazil Anatel BG label • 18 - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 78
54 • "1070 Keyboard" on page 59 • "1090 Top case assembly" on page 62 • "1130 System board assembly, fan assembly, and backup battery" on page 66 Removal steps of LCD unit In step 1 , release the antenna cables from the cable guides. 1 1 - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 79
2 2 1 1 1 1 Step 3 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Black 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) Chapter 8. Removing and replacing a FRU 73 - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 80
" on page 53 • "1040 Hard disk drive or solid state drive assembly" on page 54 • "1070 Keyboard" on page 59 • "1090 Top case assembly" on page 62 • "1130 System board assembly, fan assembly, and backup battery" on page 66 • "2010 LCD unit" on page 72 Removal steps of LCD bezel assembly 1 1 1 1 Step - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 81
cover" on page 53 • "1040 Hard disk drive or solid state drive assembly" on page 54 • "1070 Keyboard" on page 59 • "1090 Top case assembly" on page 62 • "1130 System board assembly, fan assembly, and backup battery" on page 66 • "2010 LCD unit" on page 72 • "2020 LCD bezel assembly" on page 74 - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 82
attached firmly. Removal steps of hinges 1 2 1 2 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 4 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Silver Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 76 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 83
54 • "1070 Keyboard" on page 59 • "1090 Top case assembly" on page 62 • "1130 System board assembly, fan assembly, and backup battery" on page 66 steps of Wireless LAN antenna assembly, wireless WAN antenna assembly, and LCD rear cover assembly Release the antenna cables from the cable guides of - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 84
tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken. a b a : Wireless LAN AUX antenna (black) and wireless WAN AUX antenna (blue) b : Wireless WAN MAIN antenna (orange) and wireless LAN MAIN antenna (gray) Note: Some models might have a third white - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 85
This chapter presents the locations of the ThinkPad X121e hardware components. Front view 1 11 9 2 8 10 7 3 4 5 1 Integrated camera 2 Power switch 3 Security keyhole 4 ac power connector 5 USB connector 6 Always on USB connector 6 7 Touch pad 8 TrackPoint buttons 9 TrackPoint pointing - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 86
Combo audio jack 3 Ethernet connector 4 USB connector 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 HDMI port 6 Fan louvers 7 External monitor connector For the description of the power status indicator, see Chapter 5 "Status indicators" on page 43. Bottom view 2 1 2 1 Battery pack 2 Battery pack latch 3 3 Bottom slot cover - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 87
include the ac power adapter, power cord, battery, and hard disk drive. Other Self-service CRUs depending on product design may include the memory module, wireless card, keyboard, and palm rest with finger print reader and touchpad. - Optional-service CRUs: These CRUs are isolated parts within the - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 88
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24x • 3051-CTO • 3053-CTO • 3055-CTO 04W1901 N 2 Keyboard bezel assembly without fingerprint reader • 3045-CTO, 63x 3055-CTO, 22x, 23x 5 Battery pack, 3 cell Li-ion (2.8 Ah) • 3045-CTO, 67x, 68x, 69x, 3045-CTO • 3048-CTO • 3049-CTO • 3051-CTO • 3053-CTO • 3055-CTO 04W2231 N 7 USB sub card 04W2233 - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 90
11 Bottom slot cover with screw 12 SATA hard disk drive, 250 GB, 5400 rpm • 3045-CTO, 67x, 6Kx, 6Lx, 6Mx, 6Fx, 6Zx, 72x, 73x, 74x, 6Gx, 6Hx, 7Dx • 3048-CTO, 25x, 2Ux, 33x, 36x • 3049-CTO • 3051 12 SATA solid state drive, 4 GB • 3045-CTO • 3048-CTO • 3049-CTO • 3051-CTO • 3053-CTO • 3055-CTO FRU no - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 91
Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-3.0) 60Y3271 N • 3045 assembly, AMD® Fusion E-350 Processor, non-TPM • 3051-CTO, AMD Fusion E-300 Processor • 3051-CTO, 55x, 58x, 5Ax, 5Bx, 62x, 65x • 3053-CTO, 23x, 25x • 3055-CTO, 22x 04W3379 N 14 System board assembly, Intel Core™ i3-2357M Processor,with TPM • 3045 - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 92
Processor, non-TPM • 3045-CTO • 3048-CTO • 3049-CTO 15 1 GB DDR3-1333 SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC3-10600) card • 3045-CTO, 6Ex, 6Kx, 73x • 3048-CTO • 3049-CTO • 3051 • 3049-CTO, 22x, 24x • 3051-CTO, 53x, 54x, 55x, 58x, (PC3-10600) card • 3045-CTO, 64x, 65x, 6Nx 39x • 3049-CTO, 23x • 3051-CTO, 52x, 56x, 57x, 5Yx - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 93
3055-CTO 16 Gobi3000 Wireless WAN card • 3045-CTO • 3048-CTO • 3049-CTO • 3051-CTO • 3053-CTO • 3055-CTO 16 Gobi3000 Wireless WAN card for Malaysia • 3045-CTO • 3048-CTO • 3049-CTO • 3051-CTO • 3053-CTO • 3055-CTO 17 ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II • 3045-CTO, 63x, 66x, 6Ax - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 94
• 3051-CTO • 3053-CTO • 3055-CTO 18 Backup battery 19 Thermal module 20 Keyboard (see "Keyboard" on page 90) 21 TrackPoint caps - ac power adapter (see "ac power adapters" on page 92) FRU no. 60Y3241 CRU ID * 60Y3195 * 60Y3209 * 04W0331 ** 04W2215 N 91P9642 * LCD FRUs In ThinkPad X121e models - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 95
Table 10. Parts list-LCD No. FRU (LCD) 1 LCD front bezel 2 LCD module, 11.6-inch HD anti-glare 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 FRU no. CRU ID 04W2229 N 04W1594 N 04W1596 Chapter 10. Parts list 89 - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 96
kit, red • 3045-CTO, 63x, 67x, 6Ax, 6Bx, 6Ex, 6Gx, 6Hx, 6Px, 6Ux, 74x, 76x, 77x • 3048-CTO, 2Qx, 2Wx, 2Yx, 33x, 38x • 3049-CTO, 22x • 3051-CTO, 57x, 58x 2Yx, 2Zx • 3055-CTO, 22x, 23x Keyboard Table 11. Parts list-Keyboard Language Arabic Belgian Brazilian Portuguese Bulgarian Canadian French (058 - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 97
Table 11. Parts list-Keyboard (continued) Language Canadian French (Acnor) Czech Danish Dutch Finnish, Swedish French German Greek (U.S. English and Greek layout) Hebrew Hungarian Icelandic Indian English Italian Japanese Kazakhstan - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 98
xxQ, xxA, xxT, xxK, xxC, xxB, xxH, xxV) 42T4417 CRU ID * Power cords A ThinkPad power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region: Table 15. Parts list-2-pin 42T5180 42T5183 42T5008 42T5093 42T5014 42T5099 CRU ID * 92 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 99
• Models: CTO, xxC Denmark • Models: CTO, xxG European countries • Models: CTO, xxG India • Models: CTO, xxQ Israel • Models: CTO, xxG Italy • Models: CTO, xxG Korea • models: • 3045-CTO • 3048-CTO • 3049-CTO • 3051-CTO • 3053-CTO • 3055-CTO Note: The Windows XP Professional recovery DVDs are - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 100
) DVDs Windows Vista Business is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: • 3045-CTO • 3048-CTO • 3049-CTO • 3051-CTO • 3053-CTO • 3055-CTO Note: The Windows Vista recovery DVDs are available only for models with a valid Microsoft Windows Vista certificate of authenticity (COA - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 101
) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: • 3045-CTO • 3048-CTO • 3049-CTO • 3051-CTO • 3053-CTO • 3055-CTO Table 20. Parts list-Windows 7 Home Basic (64-bit) with Service Pack 1 recovery DVDs Language P/N Arabic 04T3165 Brazilian Portuguese 04T3166 French 04T3169 - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 102
3045-CTO, 7Fx, 7Gx, 7Hx, 7Jx • 3048-CTO, 2Dx, 2Hx, 2Qx, 2Rx, 2Vx, 36x • 3049-CTO • 3051-CTO, 5Zx, 63x • 3053-CTO, 22x, 28x, 2Bx, 2Lx, 2Mx, 2Nx • 3055-CTO Table 22. Parts list-Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) with Service Pack 1 recovery US English 04T3198 CRU ID * 96 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 103
system in the following models: • 3045-CTO, 6Wx, 6Xx, 6Yx, 6Zx, 72x • 3048-CTO, 23x, 24x, 25x, 26x, 2Sx, 2Tx, 2Ux • 3049-CTO • 3051-CTO, 5Lx, 5Ux, 5Vx, 5Wx, 5Xx • 3053-CTO • 3055-CTO Table 23. Parts list-Windows 7 Professional (32-bit) with Service Pack 1 recovery DVDs Language French German Indian - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 104
(32-bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: • 3045-CTO • 3048-CTO • 3049-CTO • 3051-CTO • 3053-CTO • 3055-CTO Table 25. Parts list-Windows 7 Ultimate (32-bit) with Service Pack 1 recovery DVDs Language US English P/N 04T3149 CRU ID * Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit) with - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 105
3045-CTO • 3048-CTO • 3049-CTO • 3051-CTO • 3053-CTO • 3055-CTO Table 27. Parts list-Windows 7 Starter (32-bit) with Service Pack 1 recovery tool antenna RF connector USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive II USB cable USB floppy diskette drive for maintenance diskette USB floppy diskette drive tool - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 106
Table 28. Parts list-Common service tools (continued) Tool Test card for integrated Smart Card LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later Note: Download the file from the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support P/N 42W7820 - 100 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkPad X121e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 107
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