Lenovo X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under "Notices" on page 133. Forth Edition (November 2008) © Copyright Lenovo 2008. All rights reserved. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 5
numbers 56 Removing and replacing a FRU 59 Before servicing ThinkPad X300 60 1010 Battery pack 61 1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover 62 1030 Solid state drive (SSD 63 1040 DIMM 65 1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN . . 67 1060 Wireless USB adapter 70 1070 Keyboard - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 6
Notices 133 Trademarks 134 iv ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 7
, reference, and product-specific parts information. Important: This manual is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with ThinkPad products. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 8
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presents following safety information that you need to be familiar with before you service a ThinkPad computer. v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 5 v "Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge" on page 6 v "Grounding - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 10
or working in any other conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes. v After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Replace any safety device that is worn or defective. v Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer. v Fan louvers - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 11
insulate you from grounds such as metal floor strips and machine frames. Observe the special safety precautions when you work with very high voltages; Instructions for these precautions are in the safety sections of maintenance information. Use extreme care when measuring high voltages. v Regularly - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 12
Blowers and fans - Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: - Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. - Switch off power. - Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 13
items were installed to protect users and service personnel from injury. This guide addresses only those items. You should use the parts list. 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 alterations. - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 14
prong of the ac plug on ac-operated computers. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 15
in English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. Safety notice 1 Before the computer is powered on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and are not left loose inside the computer. Verify this by shaking the computer and listening - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 16
battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. Certaines batteries provocar la ignición o explosión de la misma. 8 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 17
pack as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. La batterie contient du nickel. Ne la démontez pas, ne l'exposez ni au feu - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 18
of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. La agua. Deséchela tal como dispone la normativa local. 10 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 19
o le mani, lavare immediatamente le parti interessate con acqua corrente per almeno 15 minuti; poi consultare un medico se i sintomi dovessero permanere. Si la LCD se rompe y el fluido de su interior entra en contacto con sus ojos o sus manos, lave inmediatamente las áreas afectadas con agua durante - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 20
plástico que rodea la parte baja de la tarjeta invertida. Safety notice 7 DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to para quemar material combustible o provocar quemaduras en el personal. 12 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 21
çable en clientèle, mettez le système hors tension, débranchez tous les cordons d'alimentation des socles de prise de courant, retirez la batterie et déconnectez tous les cordons d'interface. Die Stromzufuhr muß abgeschaltet, alle Stromkabel aus der Steckdose gezogen, der Akku entfernt und alle - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 22
puede provocar la exposición a radiaciones peligrosas. Opening the CD-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive, or any other optical storage device could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside those drives. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 23
A CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or any other storage device installed may contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following: DANGER Emits visible and invisible - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 24
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listed in this manual. After a system board is replaced, ensure that the latest BIOS is loaded to the system board before completing the service action. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Enter the product number of the computer - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 26
, 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. 18 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 27
source for identifying FRU part numbers and FRU descriptions for the key commodities for CTO, CMV and GAV products at a MT - serial number level. An example of key commodities are hard disk drives, system boards, microprocessors, Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs), and memory. v Remember, all CTO and - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 28
type model and FRU will be displayed. Using the HMM For Key Commodities (Examples - hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) Use the HMM as a back-up to PEW and eSupport to view the complete list of FRUs at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 29
the replacement part must also be RoHS compliant. Note: RoHS and non-RoHS FRU part numbers with the same fit and function are identified with unique FRU part numbers. Lenovo plans to transition to RoHS compliance well before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to support - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 30
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that you are servicing sequence might have been altered. If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might be overwritten. v Replace a FRU only with another FRU of the correct model. When you replace a FRU, make sure that the model of the machine and the FRU part number are correct by - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 32
a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect ac adapter on laptop products The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts might be a symptom of unauthorized service or modification. v If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it may - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 33
following procedures as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. 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 X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 34
details that depend on model-unique functions, refer to "ThinkPad X300" on page 47. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on the Web site. For some possible configurations of the - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 35
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 Memory Test - Full v Memory Test - Quick v Keyboard v Video v Internal Speaker v Mouse v Diskette v System Load v CD-ROM/DVD Test v Intel Wireless - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 36
Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive PC-Doctor for Windows This product is designed to help you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to your computer. Select one of the categories listed below to display symptoms - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 37
voltage of pin no.2 of the AC adapter may different from the one you are servicing. 3. If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: v Replace the system board. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad X300" on page 47. Note: Noise from - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 38
. 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 . If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 39
off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the battery pack (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 61). 4. Remove the backup battery (see "1080 Backup battery" on page 76). 5. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. See the following figure. Red - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 40
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service diskette become available, they will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced disc in the set, a message is displayed prompting you to restart the computer. - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 42
the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration. Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be made available to the servicer, there is no service procedure to reset the password. The system board must be replaced for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 43
HDP has been forgotten and cannot be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee. To remove a user HDP that has been - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 44
item is displayed in the menu, this function is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to move down the menu. 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 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 45
in screen blank mode: v The LCD is powered off. v The hard disk drive keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that time. v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that the battery power is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 46
low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. When the power is turned on, the computer returns from hibernation mode and resumes operation. The hibernation file in the boot record on the hard disk drive is read, and system status is restored from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad X300 Hardware - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 47
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 46. Note: For a device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad computers, see the manual for that device. Numeric error - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 48
RAM error- Extended RAM fails 2. System board. at offset nnnn. 0250 System battery error-System battery is dead. 1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 40 ThinkPad X300 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 49
ac adapter. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. System board. 0270 Real-time clock error. 1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS . Related service information 41 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 50
primary drive bay the customer is using a supported IBM/Lenovo HDD with an old firmware, the customer needs to update its firmware to the latest. The latest version is available at http://www.lenovo.com/support 2100 Initialization error on HDD0 (Main hard disk drive) 1. Reseat the hard disk drive - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 51
Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. Restore the system configuration to what it was before the computer entered hibernation mode. 2. If memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file. 1. Fan. 2. Thermal grease. 3. System board. System - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 52
. 2. System board. The power-on password prompt appears. A power-on password or a supervisor password is set. Type the password and press Enter. The hard-disk password prompt appears. A hard-disk password is set. Type the password and press Enter. 44 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 53
or error No beep, power-on indicator on, and a blank LCD during POST. v LCD backlight not working. v LCD too dark. v LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. v LCD contrast cannot be adjusted. v LCD screen unreadable. v Characters missing pixels. v Screen abnormal. v Wrong color displayed. Horizontal - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 54
for damage. Replace any damaged FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: 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 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 55
113 v "Parts list" on page 115 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the ThinkPad X300 : Table 7. Specifications Feature Processor Bus architecture Graphic memory chip Display Standard memory Extended memory device (some models) Optional memory CMOS RAM Solid state drive - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 56
(3 cells) 2.44 Ah v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 4.0 Ah v Li-Polymer second battery (3 cells) 2.12 Ah AC adapter v 65-watt type Preinstalled operating system v Windows XP Professional v Windows Vista® Business (32 bit) v Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) 48 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 57
Status indicators The system status indicators show the status of the computer, as follows: 10 9 876 5 4 32 1 234 ThinkPad X300 49 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 58
the capacity, and being charged. Blinking orange (rapid): The battery is charged between 0% to 5% of the capacity. 5 Drive in use Green: Data is being read from or written to the hard disk drive, the diskette drive, or the drive in the Optical bay device. When this indicator is on, do not put the - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 59
shock to the computer while the test is running. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Interactive Tests --> Video Audio Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to Compatibility, and - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 60
Pad does not work, check the configuration as specified in the BIOS Setup Utility. If the Touch Pad is disabled, select Automatic to enable it. If enabling the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following: v Interactive Tests --> Mouse 52 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 61
networking features and the Bluetooth features. If you press Fn+F5, a list of wireless features is displayed. You can quickly change drivers must be installed on the computer beforehand: v ThinkPad Power Management driver v OnScreen Display Utility v Wireless device drivers Reserved. ThinkPad X300 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 62
display) v Computer display and external monitor (LCD + CRT display) v Computer display (LCD) Notes: 1. This function is not supported if different desktop images are displayed on the computer display and the external monitor (the Extend desktop function). 2. This function does not work while a DVD - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 63
replacing parts. Read this section carefully before replacing any FRU. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In the ThinkPad computer, this problem are tightened firmly. v Ensure torque screw drivers are calibrated correctly following country specifications. ThinkPad X300 55 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 64
the same throughout the life of the computer. If you replace the system board, you must restore the serial number of the system unit to its original value. Before replacing the system board, save the original serial number by doing the following: 1. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 65
When you replace the system board, you must set the UUID on the new system board as follows: 1. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later, and restart the computer. 2. From the main menu, select 4. Assign UUID. A new UUID is created and written. If a - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 66
, and follow the instruction on the screen. If the system board is being replaced, try to read the ECA information from the old system board and transfer the information to the new system. If the system board is inoperable, this will not be possible. 58 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 67
service any computer unless you have been trained and certified. An untrained person runs the risk of damaging parts. 2. Before replacing any FRU, review "FRU replacement given in the drawings by the numbers in square callouts. 5. When turning a screw to replace a FRU, turn it in the ThinkPad X300 59 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 68
ThinkPad X300 Removing the SIM card: Some models of the ThinkPad X300 you are servicing might have the SIM card that the customer has been installed. If the computer you are servicing has the SIM card, remove it before you start the servicing. To remove the SIM card, you need to remove the battery - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 69
the battery pack in the direction shown by arrow 3 and 4. Note: Large battery used in some models only has one battery latch. 2 1 3 4 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of the slot. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the locked position. ThinkPad X300 61 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 70
on page 61 Table 12. Removal steps of optical drive or second battery or travel cover Note: For models with the travel cover, skip step 1 . 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 2 3 62 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 71
a backup copy of all the information on it if possible. v Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is in suspend mode. Table 13. Removal steps of SSD 1 2 Step 2 Screw (quantity) Hard disk drive screw, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad X300 63 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 72
Table 13. Removal steps of SSD (continued) 3 When installing: Make sure that the SSD connector is attached firmly. 4 64 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 73
1040 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover" on page 62 Table 14. Removal steps of DIMM Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. 1 2 ThinkPad X300 65 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 74
Table 14. Removal steps of DIMM (continued) Note: If only one DIMM is used on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( a ), but not in SLOT-1 ( b ). b a 3 4 3 When is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily. 66 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 75
for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover" on page 62 Table 15. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. 1 2 ThinkPad X300 67 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 76
models might have only two antenna cables in step 3 . 4 4 3 Step 4 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Silver Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 68 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 77
labeled MAIN, and the black cable into the jack labeled AUX on the card. If the computer you are servicing has three cables, put the white cable in the cable holder. v In models with wireless LAN card that has R0or TR3 , and the black cable (AUX) into jack labeled TR2 on the card. ThinkPad X300 69 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 78
adapter For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover" on page 62 Table 16. Removal steps of wireless USB adapter Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. 1 2 70 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 79
Table 16. Removal steps of wireless USB adapter (continued) In step 3 , unplug the jacks by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick arrow. 4 4 3 Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Silver Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 5 ThinkPad X300 71 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 80
Battery pack" on page 61 v "1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover" on page 62 Table 17. Removal steps of keyboard Attention: If a travel cover is installed on the computer you are servicing Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 72 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 81
Table 17. 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 ThinkPad X300 73 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 82
When installing the keyboard, do as follows: Table 18. Installation of the keyboard 1. Attach the keyboard connector. 2. Attach the keyboard so that the keyboard edges a are under the frame as shown in this figure. a a a 74 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 83
18. Installation 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. Secure the keyboard by tightening the screws from the bottom side of the computer. ThinkPad X300 75 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 84
: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover" on page 62 v "1070 Keyboard" on page 72 Table 19. Removal steps of backup battery 1 2 When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. 76 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 85
For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover" on page 62 v "1070 Keyboard" on page 72 Table 20. Removal steps of PCI × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Silver Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad X300 77 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 86
Table 20. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (continued) 3 Note: Plug the red cable into the jack labeled MAIN on the card, and the blue cable into the jack labeled AUX. 78 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 87
pack" on page 61 v "1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover" on page 62 v "1070 Keyboard" on page 72 Note: In models with the fingerprint reader, the sensor is attached to the palm rest FRU. If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in this - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 88
(4) Color Black 3 M2 × 4 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 4 M2, shoulder, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 5 6 80 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 89
Table 21. Removal steps of palm rest (continued) 7 8 7 8 8 ThinkPad X300 81 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 90
Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-2) For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover" on page 62 v "1070 Keyboard ) When installing: Make sure that connector is attached firmly. 82 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 91
For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover" on page 62 v "1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN" on page 67 v "1060 Wireless USB adapter" on page 70 v "1070 Keyboard" on page 72 v "1090 PCI Express Mini Card - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 92
Table 23. 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 84 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 93
Table 23. 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. a 8 7 ThinkPad X300 85 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 94
1130 Audio FPC and audio sub card For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover" on page 62 v "1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN" on page 67 v "1060 Wireless USB adapter" on page 70 v "1070 Keyboard" on page - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 95
Table 24. Removal steps of audio FPC and audio sub card (continued) 6 6 7 5 Step 6 Screw (quantity) M2 × 4 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. ThinkPad X300 87 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 96
1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover" on page 62 v "1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN" on page 67 v "1060 Wireless USB adapter" on page 70 v "1070 Keyboard" cables are routed as in this figure. 88 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 97
1150 LCD assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover" on page 62 v "1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN" on page 67 v "1060 Wireless USB adapter" on page 70 v "1070 Keyboard" on page 72 v "1090 PCI - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 98
Table 26. Removal steps of LCD assembly (continued) 3 4 5 5 Step 4 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Silver Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 6 6 90 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 99
steps of LCD assembly (continued) When installing: 1. When you route the cables, make sure that they are not subjected to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken. 2. Make sure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. ThinkPad X300 91 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 100
Battery pack" on page 61 v "1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover" on page 62 v "1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN" on page 67 v "1060 Wireless USB adapter" on page 70 v "1070 Keyboard sure that the connectors are attached firmly. 92 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 101
Table 27. Removal steps of VGA cable and DC-in connector (continued) In step 6 , detach the DC-in connector from the I/O bracket ( a ), then detach the VGA cable from the bracket 7 . a 7 6 ThinkPad X300 93 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 102
PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN" on page 67 v "1060 Wireless USB adapter" on page 70 v "1070 Keyboard" on page 72 v "1100 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 79 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 83 v "1150 LCD assembly" on page 89 94 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 103
side of the system board are extremely sensitive. When you service the system board, avoid any kind of rough handling. a Security chip b Accelerometer chip for the HDD Active Protection System™ c ICH (I/O Controller Hub) d GMCH (Integrated video chip) e CPU a b c d e ThinkPad X300 95 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 104
Table 28. Removal steps of system board, fan assembly, and base cover assembly 1 2 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 6 mm, bind (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) In step 3 , remove the system board and fan assembly together from the base cover assembly. 3 96 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 105
Screw (quantity) M2 × 4 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (3) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Turn the system board over, and then disconnect the fan assembly from the system board. 6 5 When installing: Make sure that the fan connector is attached to the system board firmly. ThinkPad X300 97 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 106
the fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, on the part marked a as in the following figure. Either too much or too less application of grease can cause a thermal problem due to imperfect contact with a component. a 98 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 107
labels of several kinds. When you replace the base cover, you need to 3 Wireless WAN LMA label 4 Israel label 5 Windows license label (COA) 6 Blind sheet A 7 WAN MAC address label 10 MAC address label 12 Serial number label 14 SIM ICCID label For some models, you also ThinkPad X300 99 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 108
steps of LCD bezel assembly 2 12 1 2 2 Step 1 2 Screw cap Screw (quantity) M2 × 4 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (2) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Black Silver Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 100 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 109
2020 LCD panel and LCD cable For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover" on page 62 v "1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN" on page 67 v "1060 Wireless USB adapter" on page 70 v "1070 Keyboard" on page 72 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 110
the S-driver to be damaged. When installing: v Place the LCD panel on LCD panel to the cover, press the left and right edges covered with metal gently with your fingers. DO NOT press the surface of the panel or apply any excessive force to the panel. 102 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 111
Table 31. Removal steps of LCD panel and LCD cable (continued) 3 4 5 Step 3 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Silver Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. 6 ThinkPad X300 103 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 112
Table 31. Removal steps of LCD panel and LCD cable (continued) Cable routing: When you install the LCD cable, route the cable as shown in this figure. 104 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 113
2030 Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover" on page 62 v "1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN" on page 67 v "1060 Wireless USB adapter" on page 70 v "1070 Keyboard" on page 72 v " - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 114
Battery pack" on page 61 v "1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover" on page 62 v "1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN" on page 67 v "1060 Wireless USB adapter" on page 70 v "1070 Keyboard by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken. 106 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 115
Table 33. Removal steps of antenna assembly (continued) 2 3 ThinkPad X300 107 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 116
Table 33. Removal steps of antenna assembly (continued) Cable routing: When you install the antenna assembly, route the cables as shown in this figure. 108 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 117
For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover" on page 62 v "1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN" on page 67 v "1060 Wireless USB adapter" on page 70 v "1070 Keyboard" on page 72 v "1090 PCI Express Mini Card - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 118
Table 34. Removal steps of hinge L and hinge R (continued) 3 3 110 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 119
LED cable and LCD cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover" on page 62 v "1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN" on page 67 v "1060 Wireless USB adapter" on page 70 v "1070 Keyboard" on page - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 120
Table 35. Removal steps of LED sub card, LED cable, and LCD cover assembly (continued) Cable routing: When you install the LED sub card and LED cable, route the cable as shown in this figure. 112 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 121
6 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover 7 Stereo speakers 8 Fingerprint reader (for some models) 9 TrackPoint pointing stick 10 TrackPoint buttons 11 Touch pad buttons 12 Touch pad 13 UltraNav 14 Volume control buttons 15 ThinkVantage button 16 Built-in microphone 1 2 3 16 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 122
10 AC power connector 1 10 9 8 7 6 2 3 4 5 Bottom view 1 Expansion slot (DIMM, wireless USB card, and PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN) 2 Solid state drive 3 Battery pack latch 4 Battery pack 5 Battery pack release lever 6 LCD cover latch 1 6 5 4 2 3 114 ThinkPad X300 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 123
an external bay device adapter. External CRUs with latches These CRUs have a latch to help you to remove and replace the part. Examples of these types of CRUs include a battery pack, an Ultrabay device such as an optical drive, a hard disk drive, and an extended battery. ThinkPad computers contain - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 124
Overall 1 22 21 20 2 19 3 18 4 17 16 5 6 15 7 14 b 8 13 9 12 a 10 11 116 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 125
No. FRU FRU no. RoHS CRU ID ID a, b See "Miscellaneous parts" on page 124. 1 LCD unit (see "LCD FRUs" on page 121.) 2 Keyboard bezel assembly 42X5136 R N 3 Sierra Wireless EV-DO Wireless WAN Mini PCI Express 42T0987 R ** Adapter v 2748-CTO v 2749-CTO v 4052-CTO v 4183-CTO v 6476-CTO - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 126
adapter v 2748-CTO v 2749-CTO v 6477-CTO, 1Zx v 6478-CTO, 1Jx US 42T0971 Japan 42T0973 8 VGA cable 44C4046 9 DC-in cable 44C4045 10 DVD-RAM/RW drive RoHS CRU ID ID R ** R ** R ** R ** R ** R N R N R N R ** R * R * R * 118 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 127
Table 36. Parts list-Overall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. 11 Battery pack, Li- drive assembly, 128 GB v 2748-CTO v 2749-CTO v 4052-CTO v 4183-CTO v 6476-CTO v 6477-CTO v 6478-CTO 41W0519 14 Speaker assembly 42X4670 15 Fan 42X5067 16 Audio sub card 42W7992 17 Audio FPC 44C4047 18 Bluetooth - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 128
36. Parts list-Overall Keyboard (see "Keyboard" on page 123.) 22 TrackPoint stick caps - Thermal grease - AC adapter (see "AC adapters" on page 126.) FRU no. 40Y8403 RoHS CRU ID ID R ** 40Y8404 R ** 42X5021 R ** 91P9642 R * 91P8835 R N 120 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 129
LCD FRUs 1 2 3 10 9 8 7 a 4 5 6 13.3-inch WXGA+ TFT Table 37. Parts list-13.3-inch WXGA+ TFT No. FRU 1 LCD bezel assembly 2 LCD module, 13.3-inch WXGA+ FRU no. 44C0759 42T0476 RoHS CRU ID ID R N R N ThinkPad X300 121 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 130
37. Parts list-13.3-inch WXGA+ TFT (continued) No. FRU FRU no. 3 Antenna 44C4042 4 Hinge R 42X5134 5 LCD cover assembly 45N3055 6 LCD cable 44C5398 7 Integrated camera 42T3564 v RoHS CRU ID ID R N R N R N R N R N R N R N R N 122 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 131
Keyboard Language Arabic Belgian Brazilian Portuguese Canadian French (058) Canadian French (Acnor) Czech Danish Dutch Finnish, Swedish French German 42T3618 42T3614 42T3616 42T3624 42T3623 42T3611 42T3613 42T3629 42T3626 42T3619 42T3604 42T3600 42T3630 RoHS CRU ID ID R ** ThinkPad X300 123 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 132
HDD rubber rail (front) v HDD guide (rear) v HDD rubber rail (rear) v LCD latch rubber v Pad, battery v Sponge (large) v Sponge (small) v Cap for Mg v Screw M2 × 3 v Base cover gasket (2) P/N 42X5129 RoHS CRU ID ID R N 42X5130 R N 42X5126 R N 124 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 133
Table 38. Parts list-Miscellaneous parts (continued) FRU Keyboard bezel miscellaneous parts: v Support plate, fan v USB bracket v Keyboard cover v EMI spring (rear right) v EMI spring (rear left) v EMI spring (front center) v Magnet v Tape for magnet v Gasket (FP) v Gasket (short) v Gasket (middle) - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 134
Table 38. Parts list-Miscellaneous parts (continued) FRU LCD miscellaneous parts: v (a) Heat spreader for camera v ThinkPad logo v Lenovo logo v Label (camera) v Label (no camera) v Label (LED) v Tape cable fix (10 × 38) v LCD latch R v LCD latch L v Rubber 0.5 v Rubber 0.8 v Rubber 0.8 long v - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 135
Table 41. Parts list-AC/DC combo power adapter FRU 90W Slim AC/DC combo power adapter P/N 41R0140 RoHS CRU ID ID R * ThinkPad X300 127 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 136
Power cords A ThinkPad power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region: Table 42. Parts list-2-pin power cords Region P/N RoHS CRU ID ID Argentina 42T5044 42T5129 42T5071 42T5156 42T5035 42T5120 128 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 137
v 2749-CTO v 6478-CTO, 1Tx, 1Vx, P1x, P2x Table 44. Parts list-Windows XP Professional DVDs Language Arabic Brazilian Portuguese Czech Danish Dutch English English (modem-disabled) Finnish French German 44Y4166 44Y4145 44Y4154 44Y4150 44Y4151 44Y4163 RoHS CRU ID ID R * ThinkPad X300 129 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 138
1Zx v 6478-CTO, 14x, 15x, 16x, 18x, 1Hx, 1Jx Table 45. Parts list-Windows Vista Business (32 bit) DVDs Language Brazilian Portuguese Czech Danish Dutch English English (modem-disabled) Finnish French German Greek 46U9352 46U9362 RoHS CRU ID ID R * 130 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 139
13x v 6477-CTO, 1Fx, 1Ux v 6478-CTO, 1Yx Table 46. Parts list-Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) DVDs Language P/N RoHS CRU ID ID Brazilian Portuguese 46V0407 R * Czech 46U9426 Danish 46V0411 Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong S.A.R.) 46U9417 46U9418 Turkish 46U9428 ThinkPad X300 131 - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 140
05K9283 USB floppy diskette drive tool kit 27L3452 Test card for integrated Smart Card 42W7820 ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later - Note: Download the file from the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ spm 132 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 141
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 at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 142
® Windows Vista® The following are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States, other countries, or both: Intel® Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Other company, product, or service names may be the trademarks or service marks of others. 134 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo X300 | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 143
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