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  • Page 1 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 2 Appendix A “Notices” on page 63. First Edition (September 2020) © Copyright Lenovo 2020. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-...

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    ... . . 65 Lenovo factory recovery USB key ..Using passwords ....
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  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Machine ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1 20RK and 20RL ThinkPad X1 Fold Gen 1 5G Important: • This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with ThinkPad products. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively.
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  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Safety Information

    • After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Replace any safety device that is worn or defective. • Reinstall other parts that you have removed. Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment. © Copyright Lenovo 2020...
  • Page 8 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 with live electrical currents. • Many customers have, near their equipment, rubber floor mats that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges.

  • Page 9: Safety Inspection Guide

    Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to protect users and service technicians from injury. This guide addresses only those items. You should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide.

  • Page 10: Grounding Requirements

    Notes: 1. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. Make sure that the ESD protective devices you use have been certified (ISO 9000) as fully effective. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: • Keep the parts in protective packages until they are inserted into the product. •...
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  • Page 27: Chapter 2. Important Service Information

    . The customers can view the software fixes, download the drivers, and see the instructions for installing the drivers. For additional assistance, customers might call the Lenovo Customer Support Center. Telephone numbers for the Lenovo Support Center are available at: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/supportphonelist...

  • Page 28: How To Use Error Message

    Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) This model provides the ability for a customer to configure a Lenovo solution from a web site, and have this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it is built and shipped directly to the customer. The machine label and eSupport will load these products as the 4-character MT, 4-character model and 2-character country code.

  • Page 29: Chapter 3. General Checkout

    • Damage caused by the improper insertion of a PC Card or the installation of an incompatible card • Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device • Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) • Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid © Copyright Lenovo 2020...

  • Page 30: Checkout Guide

    Note: If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the program, save and print the log files created by the program. You need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.

  • Page 31: Uefi Diagnostic Program

    If the computer you are servicing is not installed with the UEFI diagnostic program, you can download a bootable diagnostic program from the Lenovo Support Web site. The bootable diagnostic programs enable you to test computer memory and internal storage devices, view system information, and check and recover the internal storage devices.

  • Page 32: Power System Checkout

    To use the diagnostic medium you have created, connect your computer to a thin keyboard first. Then use the thin keyboard to perform the following operations: 1. Connect the bootable diagnostic medium to the computer. 2. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press the prompt to display the Startup Interrupt Menu window.

  • Page 33: Checking The Built-In Battery And Operational Charging

    This computer supports only batteries specially designed for this specific system and manufactured by Lenovo or an authorized builder. The system does not support unauthorized batteries or batteries designed for other systems. If an unauthorized battery or a battery designed for another systems is installed, the system will not charge.
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  • Page 35: Chapter 4. Related Service Information

    Chapter 4. Related service information This chapter presents the following information: • “Windows recovery apps” on page 29 • “Lenovo factory recovery USB key” on page 30 • “Using passwords” on page 30 • “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 31 Windows recovery apps The Windows recovery apps enable you to reset your computer or use advanced startup options.

  • Page 36: Lenovo Factory Recovery Usb Key

    To use the Lenovo factory recovery USB key, do the following: Note: Ensure that your computer is connected to ac power during the following process. 1. Turn off the computer, wait for about five seconds, and then connect the Lenovo factory recovery USB key to your computer.

  • Page 37: Symptom-To-Fru Index

    The supervisor password protects the system information stored in the UEFI BIOS menu. It provides the following security features: • If only a supervisor password is set, a password prompt is displayed when you try to start the UEFI BIOS menu.

  • Page 38: Numeric Error Codes

    Specification. If you select “No”, all data will be kept, but the operating system or programs will not be able to create, modify, or delete data in the storage. If this error happens at a service center, Lenovo authorized service personnel will clean up the non-volatile system UEFI variable storage using the preceding solution.

  • Page 39: Undetermined Problems

    Undetermined problems If the diagnostic tests did not identify the adapter or device that has failed, if wrong devices are installed, or if the system simply is not operating, follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate FRUs that have no defects).
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  • Page 41: Chapter 5. Locations

    (USB 3.2 Gen 2) Volume button Nano-SIM-card tray * * for selected models Locating FRUs and CRUs This topic introduces the following service parts: • “Major FRUs and CRUs” on page 36 • “Other parts” on page 38 © Copyright Lenovo 2020...

  • Page 42: Major Frus And Crus

    CRUs, you can either install the CRU yourself or you can request that a Service Provider install the CRU according to the warranty service for your product. If you intend on installing the CRU, Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request.
  • Page 43 Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU Folio cover set Nano-SIM-card cap * Nano-SIM-card tray * System board assembly Access door Thermal sub-spreader Wireless WAN card * Thermal pad for wireless WAN card M.2 solid-state drive Thermal pad for M.2 solid-state drive OLED assembly with frame cover and miscellaneous parts USB-C sub cards Chapter 5...

  • Page 44: Other Parts

    Optional-service CRU USB-C sub card cable Support bracket Smart glass Power cord ac power adapter Miscellaneous parts kits Lenovo factory recovery USB key * for selected models Other parts Table 2. Other parts Descriptions Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter *...

  • Page 45: Chapter 6. Fru Replacement Notices

    CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You can find a list of CRUs for your product in this Hardware Maintenance Manual. An electronic version of this manual can be found at .

  • Page 46: Retaining Serial Numbers

    • Ensure that torque screwdrivers are calibrated correctly following country specifications. Retaining serial numbers Instructions for retaining serial numbers, MTM, UUID, or asset ID can be found from the Lenovo Support Web site at: https://support.lenovo.com Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 47: Chapter 7. Removing Or Replacing A Fru

    CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You can find a list of CRUs for your product in this Hardware Maintenance Manual. An electronic version of this manual is available for downloading at https:// support.lenovo.com...

  • Page 48: Before Servicing The Computer

    Before servicing the computer Before you service this computer, do the following: 1. Disable the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in battery” on page 42. 2. Remove the nano-SIM-card tray. See “Removing the Nano-SIM-card tray” on page 42. Disabling the built-in battery Before replacing any FRU, ensure that you disable Fast Startup first and then disable the built-in battery.

  • Page 49: 1010 Folio Cover Set

    Removal steps of the Nano-SIM-card tray * for selected models 1010 Folio cover set Note: The computer you are servicing might look slightly different from the following illustrations. Before you replace the folio cover set, do the following: 1. Disable the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in battery” on page 42. 2.
  • Page 50 Note: After removing all the screws in step , use a spudger or a pry tool to push the two slider brackets as shown in step Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × L3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 51 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.0 × L1.9 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (8) Pink 0.137 Nm (1.4 kgf-cm) Installation steps of the folio cover set Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.0 × L1.9 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (8) Pink 0.137 Nm (1.4 kgf-cm) Put the folio cover as shown in step , ensure that there is a 5 mm to 10 mm distance between the edge of the folio cover and the computer edge.
  • Page 52 Put the folio cover on the system board assembly and slide the folio cover as shown in step until the hooks on the bottom of the folio cover are latched correctly. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × L3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm)

  • Page 53: 1020 Smart Glass And Adhesive Tapes

    Ensure that the folio cover is aligned properly in step 1020 Smart glass and adhesive tapes Before you replace the speaker assembly, do the following: 1. Disable the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in battery” on page 42. 2. Remove the Nano-SIM-card tray. See “Removing the Nano-SIM-card tray” on page 42. 3.
  • Page 54 Removal steps of the smart glass and adhesive tapes When installing: Ensure that the adhesive taps are attached firmly. Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 55: 1030 Access Door

    1030 Access door Before you replace the access door, do the following: 1. Disable the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in battery” on page 42. 2. Remove the Nano-SIM-card tray. See “Removing the Nano-SIM-card tray” on page 42. 3. Remove the following FRUs: •...

  • Page 56: 1050 System Board Assembly

    Removal steps of the support bracket Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × L3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the support bracket is installed correctly. 1050 System board assembly Before you replace the system board assembly, do the following: 1.
  • Page 57 • “1020 Smart glass and adhesive tapes” on page 47 • “1030 Access door” on page 49 • “1040 Support bracket” on page 49 Removal steps of the system board assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × L3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (13) (1.85 kgf-cm) M1.6 ×...
  • Page 58 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × L3.2 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) Yellow 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) M1.6 × L2.8 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Black 0.098 Nm (1.0 kgf-cm) It is recommended that you install two screws (M2 × L3.5 mm) in the two slots as shown in step Recommended screw torque is 0.098 Nm (1.0 kgf-cm).
  • Page 59 • Ensure that the battery cable is under the tape tab as shown in the following illustration. • Ensure that all cables are routed correctly as shown in the following illustration. Chapter 7 Removing or replacing a FRU...
  • Page 60 Label location Note: Depending on the country or region of delivery, the labels might be slightly different from the ones in the following illustration. The following illustration shows the location of each label. Labels behind the kickstand: Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 61: 1060 Thermal Sub-Spreader

    Energy Star label Asset tag Country label Serial number label WeChat label (only for PRC) IMEI label Windows 10 GML label GEO label China CECP label Labels on the smart glass: Intel sticker label Labels on the kickstand: GEO label 1060 Thermal sub-spreader Before you replace the thermal sub-spreader, do the following: 1.

  • Page 62: 1070 M.2 Solid-State Drive

    When installing: • Before you install a new thermal sub-spreader, apply the thermal pad on part as shown in the following illustration. • Ensure that hook is latched correctly as shown in the following illustration. 1070 M.2 solid-state drive Before you replace the M.2 solid-state drive, do the following: 1.

  • Page 63: 1080 Wireless Wan Card

    2. Remove the Nano-SIM-card tray. See “Removing the Nano-SIM-card tray” on page 42. 3. Remove the following FRUs: • “1010 Folio cover set” on page 43 • “1020 Smart glass and adhesive tapes” on page 47 • “1030 Access door” on page 49 •...

  • Page 64: 1090 Usb-C Sub Cards And Usb-C Sub Card Cable

    Removal steps of the wireless WAN card Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.6 × L1.85 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.098 Nm (1.0 kgf-cm) When installing: • Before you install a new wireless WAN card, apply a new thermal pad. •...
  • Page 65 Removal steps for the USB-C sub cards and USB-C sub card cable Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × L2 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Yellow 0.137 Nm (1.4 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that you route the USB-C sub card cable as shown in the following illustration. Chapter 7 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 66: 1110 Oled Assembly With Frame Cover And Miscellaneous Parts

    1110 OLED assembly with frame cover and miscellaneous parts To replace the OLED assembly with frame cover and miscellaneous parts, do the following: 1. Disable the built-in battery. See “Disabling the built-in battery” on page 42. 2. Remove the Nano-SIM-card tray. See “Removing the Nano-SIM-card tray” on page 42. 3.
  • Page 67 Chapter 7 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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  • Page 69: Appendix A. Notices

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
  • Page 70 Electronic emission notices For electronic emission information on Class B digital devices, refer to the corresponding information in the User Guide. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries or both: Lenovo Lenovo logo ThinkPad ThinkPad logo Thunderbolt is a trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U.S.

  • Page 71: Appendix B. Abbreviation And Acronym Table

    HDMI high-definition multimedia interface integrated circuits ICCID integrate circuit card identity International Standardization Organization local area network liquid crystal display media access control machine type machine type and model personal computer Platform Controller Hub © Copyright Lenovo 2020...
  • Page 72 Abbreviation Term POST power-on self-test random-access memory radio frequency RFID radio-frequency identification ring indicator registered jack SATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment subscriber identity module supervisor password TFTs thin-film transistors UEFI Unified Extensible Firmware Interface Universal Serial Bus UUID universally unique identifier video graphics array VRAM video random-access memory...
  • Page 74 Part Number: SP40G76967 Printed in China (1P) P/N: SP40G76967...
  • Page 75 *1PSP40G76967*...

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