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ThinkPad T420 and T420i
Hardware Maintenance Manual

Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information
under Appendix A Notices on page 179.
First Edition (February 2011)

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Contents
About this manual. . . . . . . . . . . iii Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Screen blank mode . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Chapter 1. Safety information . . . . . 1 Sleep (standby) mode . . . . . . . . . . 43
General safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Hibernation mode . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Symptom-to-FRU index . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Safety inspection guide . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Numeric error codes . . . . . . . . . . 45
Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
discharge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Beep symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Grounding requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
No-beep symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Safety notices (multilingual translations) . . . . . . 5
LCD-related symptoms . . . . . . . . . 49
Laser compliance statement (multilingual
translations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Intermittent problems . . . . . . . . . . 50
Undetermined problems . . . . . . . . . 50
Chapter 2. Important service
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Chapter 5. Status indicators . . . . . 51
Strategy for replacing FRUs . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 6. Fn key combinations . . . 55
Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive . . . 24
Important notice for replacing a system Chapter 7. FRU replacement
board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
How to use error message . . . . . . . . 24
Screw notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and
GAV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Retaining serial numbers. . . . . . . . . . . 60
Product deinition . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Restoring the serial number of the system
unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
FRU identiication for CTO, CMV, and GAV
products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Retaining the UUID . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Reading or writing the ECA information . . . 61
Chapter 3. General checkout . . . . . 27
What to do irst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Chapter 8. Removing and replacing a
Checkout guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 FRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS. . . . 29 Before servicing ThinkPad T420 and T420i . . . 64
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox . . . . . . . 31 1010 Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
FRU tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 1020 ExpressCard blank bezel . . . . . . . . 66
Power system checkout . . . . . . . . . . . 35 1030 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or travel
bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Checking the ac power adapter . . . . . . 35
1040 Hard disk drive (HDD) and solid state drive
Checking operational charging . . . . . . 35 (SSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Checking the battery pack . . . . . . . . 36 1050 DIMM slot cover . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Checking the backup battery . . . . . . . 36 1060 DIMM (in the slot on the underside of the
computer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Chapter 4. Related service 1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN . . 73
information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 1080 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery 1090 DIMM (in the slot under the keyboard) . . . 80
Disc Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
1100 Backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
1110 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN . . 84
Power-on password . . . . . . . . . . . 40
1120 Keyboard bezel assembly, FPC cable, and
Hard-disk password. . . . . . . . . . . 40 Bluethooth daughter card (BDC-2.1) . . . . . . 86
Supervisor password . . . . . . . . . . 41 1130 SmartCard or Contactless SmartCard . . . 91
How to remove the power-on password . . . 41 1140 Modem daughter card (MDC). . . . . . . 93
How to remove the hard-disk password . . . 41 1150 Speaker assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 94
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1160 LCD unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Bottom view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
1170 Fan assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
1180 CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Chapter 10. Parts list . . . . . . . . 133
1190 Base cover assembly and DC-in connector Overall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 LCD FRUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
1200 Magnesium structure frame . . . . . . . 112 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
1210 System board and ExpressCard slot Miscellaneous parts . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Information about ac power adapters . . . . . . 170
2010 LCD bezel assembly . . . . . . . . . . 117 Power cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
2020 LED board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Recovery discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
2030 Integrated camera . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Windows 7 Professional (32 bit) DVDs. . . . 173
2040 LCD panel and LCD cable . . . . . . . . 122 Windows 7 Professional (64 bit) DVDs. . . . 174
2050 Camera cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Windows 7 Home Basic (32 bit) DVDs. . . . 175
2060 Wireless LAN antenna assembly or wireless Windows 7 Home Premium (32 bit) DVDs . . 176
LAN/WAN antenna assembly . . . . . . . . . 125
Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) DVDs . . 177
2070 Hinges and LCD rear cover assembly . . . 127
Common service tools . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Chapter 9. Locations . . . . . . . . 129
Appendix A. Notices . . . . . . . . 179
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Rear view. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
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About this manual
This manual contains service and reference information for the following ThinkPad products.
ThinkPad T420 and T420i Machine Type 4177, 4178, 4179, 4180, 4236, 4237, and 4238
Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems.
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.
Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to read all the information under Chapter 1 Safety information on
page 1 and Chapter 2 Important service information on page 23.
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Chapter 1. Safety information
This chapter presents following safety information that you need to be familiar with before you service
a ThinkPad Notebook.
General safety on page 1
Electrical safety on page 2
Safety inspection guide on page 3
Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge on page 4
Grounding requirements on page 4
Safety notices (multilingual translations) on page 5
Laser compliance statement (multilingual translations) on page 17
General safety
Follow these rules to ensure general safety:
Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after maintenance.
When lifting any heavy object:
1. Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping.
2. Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet.
3. Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you attempt to lift.
4. Lift by standing or by pushing up with your leg muscles; this action removes the strain from the
muscles in your back. Do not attempt to lift any object that weighs more than 16 kg (35 lb) or that
you think is too heavy for you.
Do not perform any action that causes hazards to the customer, or that makes the equipment unsafe.
Before you start the machine, make sure that other service technicians and the customer's personnel are
not in a hazardous position.
Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place, away from all personnel, while you are servicing
the machine.
Keep your toolcase away from walk areas so that other people will not trip over it.
Do not wear loose clothing that can be trapped in the moving parts of a machine. Make sure that your
sleeves are fastened or rolled up above your elbows. If your hair is long, fasten it.
Insert the ends of your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it with a nonconductive clip, about 8
centimeters (3 inches) from the end.
Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for your clothing.
Attention: Metal objects are good electrical conductors.

Wear safety glasses when you are hammering, drilling, soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using
solvents, or working in any other conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes.
After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Replace any safety device
that is worn or defective.
Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer.
Fan louvers on the machine help to prevent overheating of internal components. Do not obstruct fan
louvers or cover them with labels or stickers.
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Electrical safety
Observe the following rules when 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 with live electrical currents.
Many customers have, near their equipment, rubber loor mats that contain small conductive ibers to decrease
electrostatic discharges. Do not use this type of mat to protect yourself from electrical shock.
Find the room emergency power-off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or electrical outlet. If an electrical
accident occurs, you can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly.
Do not work alone under hazardous conditions or near equipment that has hazardous voltages.
Disconnect all power before:
Performing a mechanical inspection
Working near power supplies
Removing or installing main units
Before you start to work on the machine, unplug the power cord. If you cannot unplug it, ask the customer
to power-off the wall box that supplies power to the machine, and to lock the wall box in the off position.
If you need to work on a machine that has exposed electrical circuits, observe the following precautions:
Ensure that another person, familiar with the power-off controls, is near you.
Attention: Another person must be there to switch off the power, if necessary.
Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment; keep the other hand in your
pocket or behind your back.
Attention: An electrical shock can occur only when there is a complete circuit. By observing the above
rule, you may prevent a current from passing through your body.
When using testers, set the controls correctly and use the approved probe leads and accessories for
that tester.
Stand on suitable rubber mats (obtained locally, if necessary) to insulate you from grounds such as
metal loor 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.
Regularly inspect and maintain your electrical hand tools for safe operational condition.
Do not use worn or broken tools and testers.
Never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit. First, check that it has been powered off.
Always look carefully for possible hazards in your work area. Examples of these hazards are moist loors,
nongrounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds.
Do not touch live electrical circuits with the relective surface of a plastic dental mirror. The surface is
conductive; such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage.
Do not service the following parts with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating
places in a machine:
Power supply units
Pumps
Blowers and fans
Motor generators
Similar units to listed above
This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.
If an electrical accident occurs:
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Use caution; do not become a victim yourself.
Switch off power.
Send another person to get medical aid.
Electronic emissions notices

For electronic emission information on Class B digital devices, refer to the corresponding information in
the User 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.
If any unsafe conditions are present, you must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and
whether you can continue without irst correcting the problem.
Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present:

Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can cause serious or fatal
electrical shock)
Explosive hazards, such as a damaged CRT face or a bulging capacitor
Mechanical hazards, such as loose or missing hardware
To determine whether there are any potentially unsafe conditions, use the following checklist at the beginning
of every service task. Begin the checks with the power off, and the power cord disconnected.
Checklist:
1. Check exterior covers for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges).
2. Power off the computer. Disconnect the power cord.
3. Check the power cord for:
a. A third-wire ground connector in good condition. Use a meter to measure third-wire ground
continuity for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground.
b. The power cord should be the type speciied in 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. Use good judgment as to the safety of any
non-ThinkPad alterations.
7. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal ilings, contamination, water or
other liquids, or signs of ire or smoke damage.
8. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables.
9. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with.
Chapter 1. Safety information 3

Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge
Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to
electrostatic discharge(ESD). ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in charge between objects.
Protect against ESD damage by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the work mat, and the
person handling the part are all at the same charge.
Notes:
1. Use product-speciic ESD procedures when they exceed the requirements noted here.
2. Make sure that the ESD protective devices you use have been certiied (ISO 9000) as fully effective.
When handling ESD-sensitive parts:

Keep the parts in protective packages until they are inserted into the product.
Avoid contact with other people.
Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on your body.
Prevent the part from touching your clothing. Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when
you are wearing a wrist strap.
Use a grounded work mat to provide a static-free work surface. The mat is especially useful when
handling ESD-sensitive devices.
Select a grounding system, such as those listed below, to provide protection that meets the speciic
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 an ESD common ground or
reference point. You can use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems.
Use the round ground prong of the ac plug on ac-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 veriied by a certiied electrician.

Safety notices (multilingual translations)
The safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages:
English
Arabic
Brazilian Portuguese
French
German
Hebrew
Japanese
Korean
Spanish
Traditional Chinese
DANGER
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
for rattling sounds. Metallic parts or metal lakes can cause electrical shorts.
DANGER
Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel and cadmium. Do not disassemble a standby battery,
recharge it, throw it into ire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose 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.
DANGER
The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel. Do not disassemble it, throw it into ire or water, or
short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery 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.
DANGER
The lithium battery can cause a ire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Do not recharge it, remove its polarized
connector, disassemble it, heat it above 100C (212F), incinerate it, or expose its cell contents to water.
Dispose 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.

DANGER
If the LCD breaks and the luid from inside the LCD gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash
the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical care if any symptoms from the luid are
present after washing.
DANGER
To avoid shock, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card.
DANGER
Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to
burn personnel or combustible materials.
DANGER
Unless hot swap is allowed for the FRU being replaced, do as follows before removing it: power off the
computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and disconnect any
interconnecting cables.

PERIGO

Antes de ligar o computador aps a substituio da FRU, certiique-se de que todos os parafusos, molas e
outras peas pequenas estejam no lugar e no estejam soltos dentro do computador. Veriique isso sacudindo
o computador e procurando ouvir sons de peas soltas. Peas metlicas ou lascas de metal podem causar
curto-circuito.
PERIGO
Algumas baterias reserva contm uma pequena quantidade de nquel e cdmio. No desmonte uma bateria
reserva, recarregue-a, jogue-a no fogo ou na gua, ou deixe-a entrar em curto-circuito. Descarte a bateria
conforme requerido pelas leis ou regulamentos locais. Use somente a bateria nas partes listadas apropriadas.
O uso de uma bateria incorreta pode resultar em combusto ou exploso da bateria.
PERIGO
O pacote da bateria contm uma pequena quantidade de nquel. No o desmonte, jogue-o no fogo ou na
gua, ou deixe-o entrar em curto-circuito. Descarte o pacote da bateria conforme requerido pelas leis ou
regulamentos locais. Use somente a bateria nas partes listadas apropriadas ao substituir o pacote da bateria.
O uso de uma bateria incorreta pode resultar em combusto ou exploso da bateria.
PERIGO
A bateria de ltio pode causar incndio, exploso ou graves queimaduras. No a recarregue, remova seu
conector polarizado, desmonte-a, aquea-a acima de 100C (212F), incinere-a, ou exponha o contedo de
sua clula gua. Descarte a bateria conforme requerido pelas leis ou regulamentos locais. Use somente
a bateria nas partes listadas apropriadas. O uso de uma bateria incorreta pode resultar em combusto
ou exploso da bateria.
PERIGO
Se o LCD quebrar e o luido de dentro dele entrar em contato com seus olhos ou com suas mos, lave as
reas afetadas imediatamente com gua durante pelo menos 15 minutos. Procure cuidados mdicos se algum
sintoma causado pelo luido surgir aps a lavagem.
PERIGO
Para evitar choque eltrico, no remova a capa plstica que protege a parte inferior da placa inversora.
PERIGO

Embora as principais baterias possuam baixa voltagem, uma bateria em curto-circuito ou aterrada pode
produzir corrente o bastante para queimar materiais de pessoal ou inlamveis.
PERIGO
A menos que uma hot swap seja permitida para a FRU que est sendo substituda, faa o seguinte antes de
remov-la: desligue o computador, desconecte todos os cabos de energia das tomadas, remova o pacote de
baterias e desconecte quaisquer cabos de interconexo.
DANGER
Avant de remettre l'ordinateur sous tension aprs remplacement d'une unit en clientle, vriiez que tous les
ressorts, vis et autres pices sont bien en place et bien ixes. Pour ce faire, secouez l'unit et assurez-vous
qu'aucun bruit suspect ne se produit. Des pices mtalliques ou des copeaux de mtal pourraient causer
un court-circuit.
DANGER
Certaines batteries de secours contiennent du nickel et du cadmium. Ne les dmontez pas, ne les rechargez
pas, ne les exposez ni au feu ni l'eau. Ne les mettez pas en court-circuit. Pour les mettre au rebut,
conformez-vous la rglementation en vigueur. Lorsque vous remplacez la pile de sauvegarde ou celle de
l'horloge temps rel, veillez n'utiliser que les modles cits dans la liste de pices dtaches adquate. Une
batterie ou une pile inapproprie risque de prendre feu ou d'exploser.
DANGER
La batterie contient du nickel. Ne la dmontez pas, ne l'exposez ni au feu ni l'eau. Ne la mettez pas en
court-circuit. Pour la mettre au rebut, conformez-vous la rglementation en vigueur. Lorsque vous remplacez
la batterie, veillez n'utiliser que les modles cits dans la liste de pices dtaches adquate. En effet, une
batterie inapproprie risque de prendre feu ou d'exploser.
DANGER
La pile de sauvegarde contient du lithium. Elle prsente des risques d'incendie, d'explosion ou de brlures
graves. Ne la rechargez pas, ne retirez pas son connecteur polaris et ne la dmontez pas. Ne l'exposez pas
une temperature suprieure 100C, ne la faites pas brler et n'en exposez pas le contenu l'eau. Mettez la
pile au rebut conformment la rglementation en vigueur. Une pile inapproprie risque de prendre feu ou
d'exploser.

DANGER
Si le panneau d'afichage cristaux liquides se brise et que vous recevez dans les yeux ou sur les mains une
partie du luide, rincez-les abondamment pendant au moins quinze minutes. Consultez un mdecin si des
symptmes persistent aprs le lavage.
DANGER
Ain d'viter tout risque de choc lectrique, ne retirez pas le cache en plastique protgeant la partie infrieure
de la carte d'alimentation.
DANGER
Bien que le voltage des batteries principales soit peu lev, le court-circuit ou la mise la masse d'une
batterie peut produire sufisamment de courant pour brler des matriaux combustibles ou causer des
brlures corporelles graves.
DANGER
Si le remplacement chaud n'est pas autoris pour l'unit remplaable sur site que vous remplacez,
procdez comme suit avant de retirer l'unit : mettez l'ordinateur hors tension, dbranchez tous les
cordons d'alimentation des prises de courant, retirez le bloc de batterie et dconnectez tous les cbles
d'interconnexion.
VORSICHT
Bevor nach einem FRU-Austausch der Computer wieder angeschlossen wird, mu sichergestellt werden, da
keine Schrauben, Federn oder andere Kleinteile fehlen oder im Gehuse vergessen wurden. Der Computer mu
geschttelt und auf Klappergerusche geprft werden. Metallteile oder-splitter knnen Kurzschlsse erzeugen.
VORSICHT
Die Bereitschaftsbatterie, die sich unter dem Diskettenlaufwerk beindet, kann geringe Mengen Nickel
und Cadmium enthalten. Sie darf nur durch die Verkaufsstelle oder den IBM Kundendienst ausgetauscht
werden. Sie darf nicht zerlegt, wiederaufgeladen, kurzgeschlossen, oder Feuer oder Wasser ausgesetzt
werden. Die Batterie kann schwere Verbrennungen oder Vertzungen verursachen. Bei der Entsorgung die
rtlichen Bestimmungen fr Sondermll beachten. Beim Ersetzen der Bereitschafts-oder Systembatterie nur
Batterien des Typs verwenden, der in der Ersatzteilliste aufgefhrt ist. Der Einsatz falscher Batterien kann
zu Entzndung oder Explosion fhren.

VORSICHT
Akkus enthalten geringe Mengen von Nickel. Sie drfen nicht zerlegt, wiederaufgeladen, kurzgeschlossen,
oder Feuer oder Wasser ausgesetzt werden. Bei der Entsorgung die rtlichen Bestimmungen fr Sondermll
beachten. Beim Ersetzen der Batterie nur Batterien des Typs verwenden, der in der Ersatzteilliste aufgefhrt
ist. Der Einsatz falscher Batterien kann zu Entzndung oder Explosion fhren.
VORSICHT
Die Systembatterie ist eine Lithiumbatterie. Sie kann sich entznden, explodieren oder schwere Verbrennungen
hervorrufen. Batterien dieses Typs drfen nicht aufgeladen, zerlegt, ber 100C erhitzt oder verbrannt werden.
Auch darf ihr Inhalt nicht mit Wasser in Verbindung gebracht oder der zur richtigen Polung angebrachte
Verbindungsstecker entfernt werden. Bei der Entsorgung die rtlichen Bestimmungen fr Sondermll
beachten. Beim Ersetzen der Batterie nur Batterien des Typs verwenden, der in der Ersatzteilliste aufgefhrt
ist. Der Einsatz falscher Batterien kann zu Entzndung oder Explosion fhren.
VORSICHT
Die Leuchtstoffrhre im LCD-Bildschirm enthlt Quecksilber. Bei der Entsorgung die rtlichen Bestimmungen
fr Sondermll beachten. Der LCD-Bildschirm besteht aus Glas und kann zerbrechen, wenn er unsachgem
behandelt wird oder der Computer auf den Boden fllt. Wenn der Bildschirm beschdigt ist und die darin
beindliche Flssigkeit in Kontakt mit Haut und Augen gert, sollten die betroffenen Stellen mindestens 15
Minuten mit Wasser abgesplt und bei Beschwerden anschlieend ein Arzt aufgesucht werden.
VORSICHT
Aus Sicherheitsgrnden die Kunststoffabdeckung, die den unteren Teil der Spannungswandlerplatine umgibt,
nicht entfernen.
VORSICHT
Obwohl Hauptbatterien eine niedrige Spannung haben, knnen sie doch bei Kurzschlu oder Erdung genug
Strom abgeben, um brennbare Materialien zu entznden oder Verletzungen bei Personen hervorzurufen.
VORSICHT

Wenn ein Austausch der FRU bei laufendem Betrieb nicht erlaubt ist, gehen Sie beim Austausch der FRU wie
folgt vor: Schalten Sie den Computer aus, ziehen Sie alle Netzkabel von den Netzsteckdosen ab, entfernen
Sie den Akku und ziehen Sie alle miteinander verbundenen Kabel ab.

Antes de encender el sistema despues de sustituir una FRU, compruebe que todos los tornillos, muelles y
dems piezas pequeas se encuentran en su sitio y no se encuentran sueltas dentro del sistema. Comprubelo
agitando el sistema y escuchando los posibles ruidos que provocaran. Las piezas metlicas pueden causar
cortocircuitos elctricos.
Algunas bateras de reserva contienen una pequea cantidad de nquel y cadmio. No las desmonte, ni
recargue, ni las eche al fuego o al agua ni las cortocircuite. Deschelas tal como dispone la normativa local.
Utilice slo bateras que se encuentren en la lista de piezas. La utilizacin de una batera no apropiada
puede provocar la ignicin o explosin de la misma.
Las bateras contienen pequeas cantidades de nquel. No las desmonte, ni recargue, ni las eche al fuego
o al agua ni las cortocircuite. Deschelas tal como dispone la normativa local. Utilice slo bateras que se
encuentren en la lista de piezas al sustituir la batera. La utilizacin de una batera no apropiada puede
provocar la ignicin o explosin de la misma.
La batera de repuesto es una batera de litio y puede provocar incendios, explosiones o quemaduras graves.
No la recargue, ni quite el conector polarizado, ni la desmonte, ni caliente por encima de los 100C (212F), ni
la incinere ni exponga el contenido de sus celdas al agua. Deschela tal como dispone la normativa local.
Si la LCD se rompe y el luido de su interior entra en contacto con sus ojos o sus manos, lave inmediatamente
las reas afectadas con agua durante 15 minutos como mnimo. Obtenga atencin medica si se presenta
algn sntoma del luido despues de lavarse.

Para evitar descargas, no quite la cubierta de plstico que rodea la parte baja de la tarjeta invertida.
Aunque las bateras principales tienen un voltaje bajo, una batera cortocircuitada o con contacto a tierra
puede producir la corriente suiciente como para quemar material combustible o provocar quemaduras en
el personal.
Salvo que se permita el intercambio en caliente para la unidad sustituible localmente, realice lo siguiente antes
de extraerla: apague el sistema, desconecte todos los cables de alimentacin de las tomas de alimentacin
elctrica, extraiga la batera y desconecte los cables de interconexin.

Laser compliance statement (multilingual translations)
The laser compliance statements in this section are provided in the following languages:
English
Arabic
Brazilian Portuguese
French
German
Hebrew
Japanese
Korean
Spanish
Traditional Chinese

Chapter 2. Important service information
This chapter presents following important service information that applies to all machine types supported by
this manual:
Strategy for replacing FRUs on page 23
Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive on page 24
Important notice for replacing a system board on page 24
How to use error message on page 24
Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV on page 25
Product deinition on page 25
FRU identiication for CTO, CMV, and GAV products on page 25
Important:
UEFI BIOS and device driver ixes are customer-installable. The UEFI BIOS and device drivers are posted on the
customer support site
http://www.lenovo.com/support
System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo authorized
service technicians are available in the following support site:
http://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/ion/
Advise customers to contact the Customer Support Center at 800-426-7378 if they need assistance in obtaining or
installing any software ixes, drivers, and UEFI BIOS downloads.
Customers in Canada should call the Customer Support Center at 800-565-3344 for assistance or download
information.
Strategy for replacing FRUs
Before replacing parts:

Make sure that all software ixes, drivers, and UEFI BIOS downloads are installed before replacing any
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 ixes, drivers, and UEFI BIOS, do as follows:

1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support.
2. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen.
3. Select Downloads and drivers.
4. Follow the directions on the screen and install the necessary software.
Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs:
If you are instructed to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall
the original FRU before you continue.
Some computers have both a processor board and a system board. If you are instructed to replace either
the processor board or the system board, and replacing one of them does not correct the problem,
reinstall that board, and then replace the other one.
If an adapter or a device consists of more than one FRU, any of the FRUs may be the cause of the error.
Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one, to see if the symptoms change.
Replace only the FRU that changed the symptoms.

Attention: The setup coniguration on the computer you are servicing may have been customized. Running
Automatic Coniguration may alter the settings. Note the current coniguration settings (using the View
Coniguration option); then, when service has been completed, verify that those settings remain in effect.
Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive

Always try to run a low-level format before replacing a hard disk drive. This will cause all customer data on
the hard disk to be lost. Be sure that the customer has a current backup of the data before doing this task.
Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are servicing may have been changed. Be
extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. If you select an incorrect
drive, data or programs can be overwritten.
Important notice for replacing a system board

Some components mounted on a system board are very sensitive. Improper handling of a system board can
cause damage to those components, and may cause a system malfunction.
Attention: When handling a system board:

Do not drop a system board or apply any excessive force to it.
Avoid rough handling of any kind.
Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset.
How to use error message

Use the error codes displayed on the screen to diagnose failures. If more than one error code is displayed,
begin the diagnosis with the irst error code. Whatever causes the irst 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, CMV, and GAV
Product deinition
Dynamic Conigure To Order (CTO)

This provides the ability for a customer to conigure an IBM or a Lenovo solution from an eSite, and have
this coniguration sent to fulillment, where it is built and shipped directly to the customer. The machine
label, Product Entitlement Warehouse (PEW), eSupport, and the HMM will load these products as the 4-digit
MT and 3-digit model, where model = CTO (Example: 1829-CTO).
Custom Model Variant (CMV)

This is a unique coniguration that has been negotiated between IBM or Lenovo and the customer. A unique
4-digit MT and 3-digit model is provided to the customer to place orders (Example: 1829-W15). A CMV
is a special bid offering. Therefore, it is NOT generally announced.
The MTM portion of the machine label is the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = CTO
(Example: 1829-CTO). The PRODUCT ID portion of the machine label is the 4-digit MT and 3-digit CMV
model (Example: 1829-W15).
The PEW record is the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = CTO (Example: 1829-CTO).
eSupport will show both the CTO and CMV machine type models (Example: 1829-CTO and 1829-W15
will be found on the eSupport site.)
The HMM will have the 4-digit MT and 3-digit CTO model only (Example: 1829-CTO). Again, CMVs are
custom models and are not found in the HMM.
General Announce Variant (GAV)

This is a standard model (ixed coniguration). GAVs are announced and offered to all customers. The MTM
portion of the machine label is a 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = a ixed part number, not
CTO (Example: 1829-F1U). Also, PEW, eSupport, and the HMM will list these products under the same
ixed model number.
FRU identiication for CTO, CMV, and GAV products

There are three information resources to identify which FRUs are used to support CTO, CMV, and GAV
products. These sources are PEW, eSupport, and the HMM.
Using PEW
PEW is the primary 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.
Remember, all CTO and CMV products are loaded in PEW under the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where
model = CTO (Example: 1829-CTO). GAVs are loaded in PEW under the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model,
where model = a ixed part number, not CTO (Example: 1829-F1U).
PEW can be accessed at the following Web site:
http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=LOOK-WARNTY
Select Warranty lookup. Input the MT and the Serial number and the list of key commodities will be
returned in the PEW record under COMPONENT INFORMATION.
Business Partners using Eclaim will access PEW when performing Entitlement Lookup. Business
Partners will enter Loc ID, MT and Serial, and the key commodities will be returned in the Eclaim record
under SYSTEM DETAILS.
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Authorized IBM Business Partners can access Eclaim at the following Web site:
https://wca.eclaim.com
Using eSupport
For Key Commodities (Examples - hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory)
eSupport can be used to view the list of key commodities built in a particular machine serial (this is the
same record found in PEW).
eSupport can be accessed at the following Web site:
To view the key commodities, click Download & Drivers. And then click Parts information. After that
click Parts lookup. Type in the model type and serial number. The key commodities will be returned in
the eSupport record under Parts shipped with your system.
For the Remaining FRUs (the complete list of FRUs at the MT Model level)
eSupport can be used to view the complete list of FRUs for a machine type and model.
To view the complete list of FRUs, type in the machine type and model (Example: 1829-CTO) under Quick
path. Under View by Document Type select Parts information. Under Filter by Category select
Service parts. Under Parts Information by Date select System service parts. The list of service parts
by description, with applicable machine 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.

Chapter 3. General checkout
This chapter presents following information:
What to do irst on page 28
Checkout guide on page 29
Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS on page 29
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox on page 31
FRU tests on page 33
Power system checkout on page 35
The descriptions in this chapter apply to any ThinkPad model that supports the PC-Doctor for DOS
diagnostics program. Some descriptions might not apply to your particular computer.
Before you go to the checkout guide, be sure to read the following important notes.
Important notes:
Only certiied trained personnel should service the computer.
Before replacing any FRU, read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs.
When you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws.
Be extremely careful during such write operations as copying, saving, or formatting. Drives in the computer
that you are servicing sequence might have been altered. If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs
might be overwritten.
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 referring to the FRU parts list.
A FRU should not be replaced because of a single, unreproducible failure. Single failures can occur for a
variety of reasons that have nothing to do with 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 to replace a nondefective FRU.

What to do irst
When you do return a FRU, you must include the following information in the parts exchange form or
parts return form that you attach to it:
1. Name and phone number of service technician
2. Date of service
3. Date on which the machine failed
4. Date of purchase
5. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on the display, and beep symptoms
6. Procedure index and page number in which the failing FRU was detected
7. Failing FRU name and part number
8. Machine type, model number, and serial number
9. Customer's name and address
Note: During the warranty period, the customer may be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage
was caused by misuse, accident, modiication, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper
maintenance by the customer. Following is a list of some common items that are not covered under warranty
and some symptoms that might indicate that the system was subjected to stress beyond normal use.
Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is covered under the warranty
by referring to the following list:
The following are not covered under warranty:

LCD panel cracked from the application of excessive force or from being dropped
Scratched (cosmetic) parts
Distortion, deformation, or discoloration of the cosmetic parts
Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that have been cracked or broken by excessive force
Damage caused by liquid spilled into the system
Damage caused by the improper insertion of a PC Card or the installation of an incompatible card
Improper disc insertion or use of an optical drive
Diskette drive damage caused by pressure on the diskette drive cover, foreign material in the drive,
or the insertion of a diskette with multiple labels
Damaged or bent diskette eject button
Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device
Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable)
Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard
Use of an incorrect ac power adapter on laptop products
The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities:

Missing parts might be a symptom of unauthorized service or modiication.
If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it may have been subjected to excessive force,
or dropped.

Checkout guide
Use the 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 modiied options can lead to false indications of errors and invalid system responses.
1. Identify the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
2. Verify the symptoms. Try to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the
operation.
Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS

The ThinkPad Notebook has a test program called PC-Doctor for DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor.) You can
detect errors by running the diagnostics test included in PC-Doctor.
Note: PC-Doctor for DOS is available at the following Web site:

To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the Web site.
For some possible conigurations of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run correctly. To avoid this problem,
you need to initialize the computer setup by use of the ThinkPad Setup Utility before you run PC-Doctor.
To enter ThinkPad Setup Utility, do as follows:

1. Turn on the computer.
2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to enter the ThinkPad Setup Utility.
Note: If a supervisor password has been set by the customer, ThinkPad Setup Utility menu appears after the
password is entered. You can start the utility by pressing Enter instead of entering the supervisor password;
however, you cannot change the parameters that are protected by the supervisor password.
On the ThinkPad Setup Utility screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter.
Note: When you initialize the computer coniguration, some devices are disabled, such as the serial port. If
you test one of these devices, you will need to enable it by using Coniguration utility for DOS. The utility is
available on the following Web site:
PC-Doctor cannot be used to test a device that is in the docking station, even if the computer supports the
docking station. To test a USB device, connect it to the USB connector of the computer.
Testing the computer

Note: The PC-Doctor diagnostic CD does not support any optical drives connected through USB devices or
any others. It supports only the internal optical drive of the ThinkPad Notebook.
To run the test, do as follows:

1. Turn off the computer.
2. Make sure that the internal optical drive that is supported as a startup device is attached to the computer.
3. Turn on the computer. If the computer cannot be powered on, go to Power system checkout on
page 35, and check the power sources.
If an error code appears, go to Symptom-to-FRU index on page 45.
4. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 to enter the Boot Menu.
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5. Insert the PC-Doctor CD into the internal optical drive.
6. Press cursor keys to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and then press Enter.
7. Follow the instructions on the screen.
8. The main panel of PC-Doctor appears.
9. Select Diagnostics with the arrow keys, and press Enter.
Note: You can select an item not only with the arrow keys, but also with the TrackPoint pointer.
Instead of pressing Enter, click the left button.
A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the model.)
Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean the formal support device list. Some unsupported device names
may appear in the PC-Doctor menu.
Diagnostics Interactive Tests Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help
Run Normal Test
Run Quick Test
CPU/Coprocessor
System Memory
Systemboard
Video Adapter
Fixed Disks
Diskette Drives
Other Devices
Communication
Wireless LAN
PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2008 PC-Doctor, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Use the cursor keys and ESC to move in menus. Press ENTER to select.
The options on the test menu are as follows:
Diagnostics Interactive Tests

Run Normal Test Keyboard
Run Quick Test Video
CPU/Coprocessor Internal Speaker
System board Mouse
Video Adapter Diskette
Fixed Disks System Load
Diskette Drives Optical Drive Test
Other Devices Intel WLAN Radio Test
ThinkPad Devices
Communication
Wireless LAN
Advanced Memory Tests
Notes:
In the Keyboard test in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be held down for at least 2 seconds; otherwise, it
cannot be sensed.
Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the ThinkPad Notebook. If you have an external monitor
attached to your computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor for DOS.
To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be set to Active.
10. Run the applicable function test.

11. Follow the instructions on the screen. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it.
12. To exit the test, select Quit Exit Diag. To cancel the test, press Esc.
Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the system and reset them if they are incorrect.

Detecting system information with PC-Doctor
PC-Doctor can detect the following system information:
Hardware Info
System Coniguration
Memory Contents
Physical Disk Drives
Logical Disk Drives
VGA Information
IDE Drive Info
PCI Information
PNPISA Info
SMBIOS Info
VESA LCD Info
Hardware Events Log
Utility
Run External Tests
Surface Scan Hard Disk
Benchmark System
DOS Shell
Tech Support Form
Battery Rundown
View Test Log
Print Log
Save Log
Full Erase Hard Drive
Quick Erase Hard Drive
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 and solutions for them, and includes automatic
notiication when action is required, computing assistance, advanced diagnostics, and diagnostic history.
Notes:
The latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox is available at the following Web site:
http://web.lenovothinkvantagetoolbox.com/
To install the latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox on the computer, click Download Lenovo ThinkVantage
Toolbox, and then follow the instructions on the Web site.
To run this program, do as follows:
Windows 7:
While the Windows operating system is running, press the ThinkVantage button.
To start this program, do the following:

Click Start Control Panel System and Security Lenovo's System Health and Diagnostics.
Windows Vista and Windows XP:

Click Start All Programs ThinkVantage Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox
Follow the instructions on the screen. Lenovo ThinkVantageToolbox 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.
Table 1. FRU tests

FRU Applicable test
System board 1. Diagnostics CPU/Coprocessor
2. Diagnostics Systemboard
3. If the docking station or the port replicator is attached to the ThinkPad Notebook,
detach it.
4. Place the computer on a horizontal surface, and run Diagnostics ThinkPad
Devices HDD Active Protection Test.
Note: Do not apply any physical shock to the computer while the test is running.
Power Diagnostics ThinkPad Devices ac power adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2)
LCD unit 1. Diagnostics Video Adapter
2. Interactive Tests Video
Audio Enter the ThinkPad Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to Compatibility,
and run Diagnostics Other Device Conexant Audio.
Speaker Interactive Tests Internal Speaker
Note: Once Audio test is done, the no sound is heard this test. In this case, turn off
and turn on the computer. Then, run this test again.
Keyboard 1. Diagnostics Systemboard Keyboard
2. Interactive Tests Keyboard
Hard disk drive or solid state Enter the ThinkPad Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to Compatibility,
drive and run Diagnostics Fixed Disks.
You can also diagnose the drive without starting up the operating system. To diagnose
the drive from the ThinkPad Setup Utility, do as follows:
1. Remove any diskette from the diskette drive, and then turn off the computer.
3. While the message, To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate
button, is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press F1 to enter the ThinkPad
Setup Utility.
4. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Press enter.
5. Using cursor keys, select Main hard disk drive or Ultrabay hard disk drive.
6. Press Enter to start the diagnostic program.
Diskette drive 1. Diagnostics Diskette Drives
2. Interactive Tests Diskette
Optical drive 1. Diagnostics Other Devices Optical Drive
2. Interactive Tests Optical Drive Test
Memory 1. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one of them and run Diagnostics System
Memory.
2. If the problem does not recur, return the DIMM to its place, remove the other one,
and run the test again.

Table 1. FRU tests (continued)
FRU Applicable test
TrackPoint or pointing If the TrackPoint does not work, check the coniguration as speciied in the ThinkPad
device Setup Utility. If the TrackPoint is disabled, select Automatic to enable it.
After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer may drift on the screen for a short time. This
drift can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the TrackPoint pointer.
This symptom is not a hardware problem. If the pointer stops after a short time, no
service action is necessary.
If enabling theTrackPoint does not correct the problem, continue with the following:
Interactive Tests Mouse
Touch Pad If the Touch Pad does not work, check the coniguration as speciied in the ThinkPad
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:
Interactive Tests Mouse

Power system checkout
To verify a symptom, do the following:
2. Remove the battery pack.
3. Connect the ac power adapter.
4. Check that power is supplied when you turn on the computer.
6. Disconnect the ac power adapter and install the charged battery pack.
7. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on the computer.
If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one of the following power supply checkouts:
Checking the ac power adapter on page 35
Checking operational charging on page 35
Checking the battery pack on page 36
Checking the backup battery on page 36
Checking the ac power adapter

You are here because the computer fails only when the ac power adapter is used.
If the power problem occurs only when the docking station or the port replicator is used, replace the
docking station or the port replicator.
If the power-on indicator does not turn on, check the power cord of the ac power adapter for correct
continuity and installation.
If the computer does not charge during operation, go to Checking operational charging on page 35.
To check the ac power adapter, do the following:

1. Unplug the ac power adapter cable from the computer.
2. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the ac power adapter cable. See the following igure:
Pin Voltage (V dc)

1 +20
3 2 0
2
3 Ground
1
(20V)
Note: Output voltage of pin no.2 of the 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 33.
Note: Noise from the ac power adapter does not always indicate a defect.
Checking operational charging

To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery
pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer.

Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator or icon does not turn on, remove the battery
pack and let it return to room temperature. Reinstall the battery pack. If the charge indicator or icon still does
not turn on, replace the battery pack.
If the charge indicator still does not turn on, replace the system board. Then reinstall the battery pack. If it is
still not charged, go to the next section.
Checking the battery pack

Battery charging does not start until the Power Manager Battery Gauge shows that less than 96% of the
total power remains; under this condition the battery pack can charge to 100% of its capacity. This protects
the battery pack from being overcharged or from having a shortened life.
To check your battery, move your cursor to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the icon tray of the
Windows taskbar and wait for a moment (but do not click), and the percentage of battery power remaining
is displayed. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Manager Battery
Gauge icon.
Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it may not be able to charge. Remove it from the computer and leave
it at room temperature for a while. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it.
To check the battery pack, do the following:

1. Power off the computer.
2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). See the
following igure:
Terminal Voltage (V dc)

1 + 0 to + 16.8
7 Ground (-)
7(-)
6(-)
5
3 4
2(+)
1(+)
3. If the voltage is less than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged.
Note: Recharging will take at least 3 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 . If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. If the
resistance is correct, replace the system board.
Checking the backup battery

Do the following:
1. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac power adapter from it.
2. Turn the computer upside down.
3. Remove the battery pack (see 1010 Battery pack on page 65).
4. Remove the backup battery (see 1100 Backup battery on page 82).
5. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. See the following igure.

Wire Voltage (V dc)
Red +2.5 to +3.2
Black Ground
If the voltage is correct, replace the system board.

If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery.
If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board.

Chapter 4. Related service information
This chapter presents following information:
Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set on page 39
Passwords on page 40
Power management on page 43
Symptom-to-FRU index on page 45
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/spm.
Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set

When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of a failure, no product recovery
program is on the new drive. In this case, you must use the Recovery Disc Set for the computer. Order the
Recovery Disc Set and the drive at the same time so that you can recover the new drive with the pre-installed
software when they arrive. For information on which discs to order, see Recovery discs on page 172.
The recovery disc set consists of the user instructions and the following set of DVDs to restore the computer
to the original factory coniguration.
Operating System Recovery Disc (one disc) This disc restores the Microsoft Windows operating
system. Use this disc to start the recovery process.
Applications and Drivers Recovery Disc (one or This disc restores the preinstalled applications and
more discs) drivers on the computer.
Supplemental Recovery Disc This disc contains additional content, such as
updates to the software that was preinstalled on the
computer. Not all recovery disc sets come with a
Supplemental Recovery Disc.
Notes:
You must have a DVD drive to use the recovery discs. If you do not have an internal DVD drive, you
can use an external USB DVD drive.
During the recovery process, all data on the drive will be deleted. If possible, copy any important data
or personal iles that you want to keep onto removable media or a network drive before you start the
recovery process.
To restore the computer to the original factory coniguration using the recovery disc set, do the following:
Note: Recovery takes several hours. The length of time depends on the method you use. If you use recovery
discs, recovery takes at least ive hours.
1. Make the CD/DVD drive the irst startup device in the startup sequence using the following procedure:
a. Press and hold down the F1 key, and then turn on the computer. When the logo screen is displayed
or if you hear repeating beeps, release the F1 key. The Setup Utility program opens.
b. Use the arrow keys to select Startup Boot.
c. Select the CD/DVD drive as the 1st Boot Device.

2. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc into the DVD drive.
3. Press F10 to save the Setup Utility coniguration changes. Follow the instructions on the screen to
begin the recovery process.
4. Select your language and click Next.
5. Read the license. If you agree with the terms and conditions, select I accept these terms and
conditions and then click Next. If you do not agree with the terms and conditions, follow the
instructions on the screen.
6. Click Yes in the displayed window to begin the operating system recovery process.
7. Insert the Applications and Drivers Recovery Disc when prompted and then click OK to begin the
applications and drivers recovery process.
8. If you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it when prompted and click Yes. If you do not have a
Supplemental Recovery Disc, click No.
9. When all of the data has been copied from the last disc in the set and has been processed, remove the
disc and restart the computer.
Note: The rest of the recovery process is fully automated and no action is required by you. The
computer will restart into the Microsoft Windows desktop several times and you might experience
periods when no activity is apparent on the screen for several minutes at a time. This is normal.
10. When the recovery process is 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 Setup Utility program and then press F9 to restore the default settings. Press F10 to save and
exit the Setup Utility.
Note: After restoring a drive to the factory default settings, you might need to reinstall some device drivers.
Passwords
As many as three passwords may be needed for any ThinkPad Notebook: the power-on password (POP),
the hard-disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP).
If any of these passwords has been set, a prompt for it appears on the screen whenever the computer is
turned on. The computer does not start until the password is entered.
Note: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is booted.
Power-on password
A power-on password (POP) protects the system from being powered on by an unauthorized person. The
password must be entered before an operating system can be booted. For how to remove the POP, see
How to remove the power-on password on page 41.
Hard-disk password
There are two hard-disk passwords (HDPs):
User HDPfor the user
Master HDPfor the system administrator, who can use it to get access to the hard disk even if the user
has changed the user HDP
Note: There are two modes for the HDP: User only and Master + User. The Master + User mode requires
two HDPs; the system administrator enters both in the same operation. The system administrator then
provides the user HDP to the system user.

Attention: If the user HDP has been forgotten, check whether a master HDP has been set. If it has, it can be
used for access to the hard disk drive. If no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized
service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to recover data from
the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee.
For how to remove the POP, see How to remove the hard-disk password on page 41.
Supervisor password
A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system information stored in the ThinkPad Setup Utility. The user
must enter the SVP in order to get access to the ThinkPad Setup Utility and change the system coniguration.
Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be made available to the service technician, there is no
service procedure to reset the password. The system board must be replaced for a scheduled fee.
How to remove the power-on password

To remove a POP that you have forgotten, do the following:
(A) If no SVP has been set:

2. Remove the battery pack. For how to remove the battery pack, see 1010 Battery pack on page 65.
3. Remove the backup battery. For how to remove the backup battery, see 1100 Backup battery on
page 82.
4. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. After the POST ends, the password prompt does
not appear. The POP has been removed.
5. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack.
(B) If an SVP has been set and is known by the service technician:
2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to enter ThinkPad Setup. When the POP
icon is appearing on the screen, enter the POP.
3. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to move the menu.
4. Select Password.
5. Select Power-On Password.
6. Type the current SVP in the Enter Current Password ield. then leave the Enter New Password ield
blank, and press Enter twice.
7. In the Changes have been saved window, press Enter.
8. Press F10; then, in the Setup conirmation window, select Yes.
How to remove the hard-disk password

Attention: If User only mode is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be made
available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians 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 forgotten, when the SVP and the master HDP are known, do the
following:
2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to enter ThinkPad Setup. When the POP
icon is appearing on the screen, enter the POP.
Chapter 4. Related service information 41

3. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to move 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 Master HDP.
7. Type the current master HDP in the Enter Current Password ield. then leave the Enter New Password
ield blank, and press Enter twice.
8. Press F10.
9. Select Yes in the Setup Coniguration window. Both user HDP and master HDP will have been removed.

Power management
To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, sleep
(standby in Windows XP), and hibernation.
Screen blank mode

If the time set on the Turn off monitor timer in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off.
To put the computer into screen blank mode, do as follows:

1. Press Fn+F3. A panel for selecting a power plan (in Windows XP, power scheme) appears.
2. Select Power off display (keep current power plan) (in Windows XP, keep current power scheme).
You can also put the computer into screen blank mode, press ThinkVantage button and use the ThinkVantage
Productivity Center.
Note: If the computer is a Windows 7 model, it does not support ThinkVantage Productivity Center.
To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any key.
Sleep (standby) mode

When the computer enters sleep (standby) mode, the following events occur in addition to what occurs
in screen blank mode:
The LCD is powered off.
The hard disk drive is powered off.
The CPU stops.
To enter sleep (standby) mode, press Fn+F4.
Note: You can change the action of the Fn+F4 key combination by changing the settings in Power Manager.
In certain circumstances, the computer goes into sleep (standby) mode automatically:
If a suspend time has been set on the timer, and the user does not do any operation with the keyboard,
the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that time.
If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that the battery power is low.
Note: Even if you do not set the low-battery alarm, the charge indicator notiies 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 switch.
Also, in either of the following events, the computer automatically returns from sleep (standby) mode and
resumes operation:
The ring indicator (RI) is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device.
The time set on the resume timer elapses.
Note: The computer does not accept any input immediately after it enters sleep (standby) mode. Wait a
few seconds before taking any action to reenter operation mode.

Hibernation mode
In hibernation mode, the following occurs:
The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are stored on the hard disk.
The system is powered off.
Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it is docked to the docking station, do not undock it
before resuming normal operation. If you do undock it and then try to resume normal operation, you will get
an error message, and you will have to restart the system.
To cause the computer to enter hibernation mode, do any of the following:

Press the Fn+F12 keys.
If you have deined one of the following actions as the event that causes the system to go into hibernation
mode, perform that action.
Closing the lid.
Pressing the power button.
Pressing Fn+F4 keys.
Also, the computer goes into hibernation mode automatically in either of the following conditions:
If a hibernation time has been set on the timer, and if the user does not do any operation with the
keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that time.
If the timer conditions are satisied in suspend mode.
When the power is turned on, the computer returns from hibernation mode and resumes operation. The
hibernation ile in the boot record on the hard disk drive is read, and system status is restored from the
hard disk drive.

Symptom-to-FRU index
This section contains following information:
Numeric error codes on page 45
Error messages on page 47
Beep symptoms on page 48
No-beep symptoms on page 48
LCD-related symptoms on page 49
Intermittent problems on page 50
Undetermined problems on page 50
The symptom-to-FRU index in this section lists symptoms and errors and their possible causes. The most
likely cause is listed irst, in boldface type.
Note: Do the FRU replacement or other actions in the sequence shown in the column headed FRU or
action, in sequence. If replacing 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 operation. In the displays, n can
be any number.
If no numeric code is displayed, check the narrative descriptions of symptoms. If the symptom is not
described there, go to Intermittent problems on page 50.
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 System board.
Bad SVP data, stop POST taskThe checksum of the
supervisor password in the EEPROM is not correct.
0182 1. Run ThinkPad Setup Utility. Press F9, and Enter
Bad CRC2. Enter BIOS Setup and load Setup to load the default setting. Then save the current
defaults.The checksum of the CRS2 setting in the setting by pressing F10.
EEPROM is not correct. 2. System board.
0183
Bad CRC of Security Settings in EFI Variable. Enter
ThinkPad Setup.
0187 System board.
EAIA data access errorThe access to EEPROM is failed.
0188 System board.
Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area.
0189 System board.
Invalid RFID coniguration information areaThe
EEPROM checksum is not correct.
0190 1. Charge the battery pack.
Critical low-battery error 2. Battery pack.

Table 2. Numeric error codes (continued)
0191 1. Run ThinkPad Setup Utility, and then save current
System SecurityInvalid Remote Change requested. setting by pressing F10.
2. System board.
0199 1. Run ThinkPad Setup Utility, and then save the
System Security Security password retry count current setting by pressing F10.
exceeded. 2. System board.
0251 1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours
System CMOS checksum bad Default coniguration by connecting the ac power adapter.
used. 2. Replace the backup battery and run ThinkPad Setup
Utility to reset the time and date.
0271 Run ThinkPad Setup Utility to reset the time and date.
Real-time clock error. Check date and time settings.
1802 1. Remove Mini PCI network card.
Unauthorized network card is plugged inTurn off and 2. System board.
remove the miniPCI network card.
1820 Remove all but the reader that you set up for the
More than one external ingerprint reader is attached. authentication.
Power off and remove all but the reader that you set up
within your main operating system.
2000 1. Undock docking station or port replicator if it is
Hard Drive Active Protection sensor diagnostics attached to the ThinkPad Notebook.
failed.Press <Esc> to continue.Press <F1> to enter 2. Place the ThinkPad Notebook on a horizontal surface.
SETUP Do not apply any physical shock to the computer.
3. Run Diagnostics ThinkPad Devices HDD
Active Protection Test.
2100 1. Reseat the hard disk drive.
Detection error on HDD0 (Main HDD) 2. Main hard disk drive.
3. System board.
Detection error on HDD1 (Ultrabay HDD) 2. Ultrabay hard disk drive.
3. System board.
2102 1. Reseat the Mini SATA device.
Detection error on HDD2 (Mini SATA) 2. Mini SATA device.
3. System board.
Read error on HDD0 (Main HDD) 2. Main hard disk drive.
3. System board.
Read error on HDD1 (Ultrabay HDD) 2. Ultrabay hard disk drive.
3. System board.
2112 1. Reseat the Mini SATA device.
Read error on HDD2 (Mini SATA) 2. Mini SATA device.
3. System board.
2200 System board.
Machine Type and Serial Number are invalid.
2201 System board.
Machine UUID is invalid

Error messages
Table 3. Error messages
Fan error. 1. Fan.
2. Thermal grease.
3. System board.
Thermal sensing error. System board.
This system does not support batteries that are not Replace the battery.
genuine Lenovo-made or authorized. This system will
continue to boot, but may not charge unauthorized
batteries.
Attention: Lenovo has no responsibility for the

performance or safety of unauthorized batteries, and
provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out
of their use.

Beep symptoms
Table 4. Beep symptoms
One beep and a blank, unreadable, or lashing LCD. 1. Reseat the LCD connector.
2. LCD assembly.
3. External CRT.
4. System board.
One long and two short beeps, and a blank or unreadable 1. System board.
LCD. 2. LCD assembly.
3. DIMM.
Two short beeps with error codes. POST error. See Numeric error codes on page 45.
Two short beeps and a blank screen. 1. System board.
2. DIMM.
Two or more beeps, or a continuous beep. Operating If a mini-PCI Ethernet card is installed, conirm that Alert
system starts successfully. On LAN 2 in ThinkPad Setup Utility is disabled.
Three short beeps, pause, three more short beeps, and 1. DIMM.
one short beep. 2. System board.
One short beep, pause, three short beeps, pause, three
more short beeps, and one short beep.
Only the cursor appears. Reinstall the operating system.
Four cycles of four short beeps and a blank screen. System board (security chip)
Five short beeps and a blank screen. System board
No-beep symptoms
Table 5. No-beep symptoms
No beep, power-on indicator on, LCD blank, and no 1. Make sure that every connector is connected
POST. tightly and correctly.
2. DIMM.
3. System board.
No beep, power-on indicator on, and LCD blank during 1. Reseat DIMM.
POST. 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.

LCD-related symptoms
Important: The TFT LCD for the notebook computer contains many thin-ilm transistors (TFTs). The presence of a
small number of dots that are missing, discolored, or always lighted is characteristic of TFT LCD technology, but
excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns.
If the LCD you are servicing has two or less visible defective pixels, it should not be considered faulty. However, if the
LCD has three or more visible defective pixels, it will be deemed as defective by Lenovo and it should be replaced.
Notes:
This policy applies to all ThinkPad Notebooks purchased on 1 January, 2008 or later.
Lenovo will not provide replacement if the LCD is within speciication as we cannot guarantee that any
replacement LCD will have zero pixel defects.
One pixel consists of R, G, B sub-pixels.
Table 6. LCD-related symptoms

No beep, power-on indicator on, and a blank LCD during System board.
POST.
LCD backlight not working. 1. Reseat the LCD connectors.
LCD too dark. 2. LCD assembly.
LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. 3. System board.
LCD contrast cannot be adjusted.
LCD screen unreadable. 1. See important note for LCD-related symptoms.
Characters missing pixels. 2. Reseat all LCD connectors.
Screen abnormal. 3. LCD assembly.
Wrong color displayed. 4. System board.
Horizontal or vertical lines displayed on LCD. LCD assembly.

Intermittent problems
Intermittent system hang problems can be due to a variety of causes that have nothing to do with a hardware
defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be
considered only when a problem recurs.
When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following:

1. Run the diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.
2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRUs.
3. If any error is detected, replace the FRU shown by the FRU code. Rerun the test to verify that no
more errors exist.
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).
Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.
Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See Power system
checkout on page 35.)

2. Visually check each FRU 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 drive
g. DIMM
h. Optical disk or diskette in the internal drive
i. PC Cards
5. Determine whether the problem has been solved.
6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you ind the failing FRU.
7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time (do not replace a nondefective FRU):
a. System board
b. LCD assembly

Chapter 5. Status indicators
This chapter presents the system status indicators that show the status of the computer.

Table 7. Status indicators
Indicator Meaning
1 Speaker mute
Orange:
The speaker is on mute. To set the speakers on mute or unmute,
press the speaker mute button.
2 Microphone mute
Orange:
The microphone is on mute. None of the recording devices is
available while the microphone mute is on by default.
3 Wireless LAN, Wireless WAN,

Green:
or WiMAX status
The wireless LAN feature (the IEEE 802.11 b/g standard, 802.11
a/b/g, or 802.11n), wireless WAN feature, or WiMax feature is
on, and the radio link is ready for use.
Data is being transmitted.
4 Bluetooth wireless or Wireless

Green:
USB status
R
The Bluetooth wireless feature is on, and the radio link is ready
for use.
Data is being transmitted.
5 Device access
Green:
Data is being read from or written to the hard disk drive, the
diskette drive, or the drive in the Serial Ultrabay Enhanced
device. When this indicator is on, do not put the computer into
sleep (standby) mode or turn off the computer.
Note: Do not move the system while the green device access light is on.
Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors.

Table 7. Status indicators (continued)
Indicator Meaning
6 Power on
Green:
The computer is on and ready to use. This indicator stays lit
around the power-on button whenever the computer is on and
is not in sleep (standby) mode.
Note: This indicator blinks when the computer is in sleep mode.

7 Numeric lock (On-screen By default, when the numeric lock is on, the numeric lock indicator is
indicator) displayed on the screen.
8 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced

Green:
device status
A Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device is installed and in use.
Blinking green:
A Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device is in the process of being
detached.
Turn off:
A Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device is ready to be attached or
detached.
9 Caps lock
Green:
Caps Lock mode is enabled. To enable or disable Caps Lock
mode, press the Caps Lock key.
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Table 7. Status indicators (continued)
Indicator Meaning
10 Battery status
Green:
The battery charge level is 20% or higher.
Orange:
The battery charge level is between 5% and 20%.
Fast blinking orange:
The battery charge level is lower than 5% .
Slow blinking orange:
The battery is being charged. When it reaches 20%, the blinking
color changes to green.
Slow blinking green:
The battery charge level is between 20% and 80%, and
charging is continuing. When the battery reaches 80% charge,
the battery status indicator stops blinking, but the charging may
continue until the battery is 100% charged.
Note: If the computer is operating on battery power, the battery
status indicator does not work while the computer is turned off
or is in sleep (standby) mode or hibernation mode.
Quick blinking orange:
An error occurred in the battery.
The battery status indicator blinks three times:
The ac power adapter is attached to the computer.
The battery status indicator is off:
The battery pack of the computer is fully charged or detached.
11 Sleep (standby for Windows

Green:
XP) status
The computer is in sleep (standby) mode.
Blinking green:
The computer is entering sleep (standby) mode or hibernation
mode, or is resuming normal operation.

Chapter 6. Fn key combinations
The following table shows the function of each combination of Fn with a function key.
Table 8. Fn key combinations

Key combination Description
Fn+F1 Reserved.
Fn+F2 Lock the computer.
Fn+F3 Select a power plan (in Windows XP, power scheme) that has been created by Power Manager,
or adjust the power level by using the slider control. When you press this combination, a
panel for selecting a power plan (power scheme) appears.
Notes:
To use this combination of the keys, ThinkPad PM device driver must have been installed
on the computer.
If you have logged on with an administrator user ID in Windows XP, and you press Fn+F3,
the panel for selecting a power scheme appears. If you have logged on with another user
ID in Windows XP, and you press Fn+F3, the panel does not appear.
Fn+F4 Put the computer in sleep (standby) mode. To return to normal operation, press the Fn key
only, without pressing a function key.
Notes:
on the computer.
If you want to use the combination to put the computer into hibernation mode or
do-nothing mode (in Windows XP, shut the computer down or show the panel for turning
off the computer), change the settings in the Power Manager.
Fn+F5 Enable or disable the built-in wireless networking features. If you press Fn+F5, a list of wireless
features is displayed. You can quickly change the power state of each feature in the list.
Notes: If you want to use Fn+F5 to enable or disable the wireless features, the following
device drivers must be installed on the computer beforehand:
Power Management driver
OnScreen Display Utility
Wireless device drivers
Fn+F6 Change the camera and audio settings. When you press Fn+F6, the camera and audio setting
window is opened and the camera preview is turned on.
Note: The camera settings area only appears if the computer has an integrated camera.

Table 8. Fn key combinations (continued)
Fn+F7 Apply a presentation scheme directly, with no need to start Presentation Director.
To disable this function and use the Fn+F7 key combination for switching a display output
location, start Presentation Director, and change the settings.
Note: If the computer is an Windows 7 model, it does not support presentation schemes,
however the Fn+F7 combination might still be used to switch display output location.
For Windows 7:
Switch between the computer display and an external monitor. Windows will show these
display options:
Computer display only (LCD)
Computer display and external monitor (same image)
Computer display and external monitor (extended desktop function)
External monitor only
Note: To switch between the computer display and an external monitor, the Win+P key
combination is also available.
For Windows Vista and Windows XP:

Switch between the computer display and an external monitor. If an external monitor is
attached, computer output is displayed in the following three patterns by turns:
External monitor (CRT display)
Computer display and external monitor (LCD + CRT display
Computer display (LCD)
Notes:
This function is not supported if different desktop images are displayed on the computer
display and the external monitor (the Extend desktop function).
This function does not work while a DVD movie or a video clip is playing.
To enable this function, start Presentation Director, and change the settings.
Note: Multiple users can log on to a single operating system by using different user IDs. Each
user needs to do the following: Click Start All Programs ThinkVantage Presentation
Director, and change the Fn+F7 settings.
Fn+F8 Change the settings of the UltraNav pointing device.
Fn+F9 Reserved.
Fn+F10 Reserved.
Fn+F11 Reserved.
Fn+F12 Put the computer into hibernation mode. To return to normal operation, press the power
button for less than four seconds.
Notes:
on the computer.
Though the screen fades out immediately after Fn+F12 are pressed, the computer
does not enter the hibernation mode immediately. Do not move the system until the
sleep (standby) status indicator stops blinking. Moving the computer when it is entering
hibernation might cause corruption of the hard disk drive.
Fn+PgUp Turn the ThinkLight on or off.
Note: This function is supported only on the ThinkPad Notebooks that have the ThinkLight.
The on or off status of the ThinkLight is shown on the screen for a few seconds when you
press Fn+PgUp.

Table 8. Fn key combinations (continued)
Fn+Home The computer display becomes brighter.
The purpose of this method is to change the brightness level temporarily. On Windows Vista,
the default brightness level is loaded after sleep (standby), hibernation, reboot, or detaching or
attaching an ac power adapter. To change the default brightness level, change the settings of
the Power Option in the Control Panel or use the Power Manager.
Fn+End The computer display becomes dimmer.
The purpose of this method is to change the brightness level temporarily. On Windows Vista,
the default brightness level is loaded after sleep (standby), hibernation, reboot, or detaching or
attaching an ac power adapter. To change the default brightness level, change the settings of
the Power Option in the Control Panel or use the Power Manager.
Fn+Spacebar Enable the Full Screen Magniier function.
Fn+PrtSc Have the same function as the SysRq key.
Fn+ScrLk Enable or disable the numeric keypad. The indicator of numeric lock will be displayed on
the screen.
Fn+Pause Have the same function as the Break key.
Fn+cursor keys These key combinations work with Windows Media Player. They have the following functions:
Fn + down arrow key: Play or Pause
Fn + up arrow key: Stop
Fn + right arrow key: Next Track
Fn + left arrow key: Previous Track
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Chapter 7. FRU replacement notices
This chapter presents notices related to removing and replacing parts. Read this chapter carefully before
replacing any FRU.
Screw notices
Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In the ThinkPad Notebook, this problem is addressed with
special nylon-coated screws that have the following characteristics:
They maintain tight connections.

They do not easily come loose, even with shock or vibration.
They are harder to tighten.
Each one should be used only once.
Do the following when you service this machine:
Keep the screw kit (for the P/N, see Miscellaneous parts on page 167) in your tool bag.
Always use new screws.
Use a torque screwdriver if you have one.
Tighten screws as follows:
Plastic to plastic
Turn an additional 90 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the plastic part:
Logic card to plastic

Turn an additional 180 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the logic card:
Torque driver
If you have a torque driver, refer to the Torque column for each step.
Make sure that you use the correct screw. If you have a torque screwdriver, tighten all screws irmly to the
torque shown in the table. Never use a screw that you removed. Use a new one. Make sure that all
of the screws are tightened irmly.
Ensure torque screw drivers are calibrated correctly following country speciications.

Retaining serial numbers
This section includes the following descriptions:
Restoring the serial number of the system unit on page 60

Retaining the UUID on page 60
Reading or writing the ECA information on page 61
Restoring the serial number of the system unit

When the computer was manufactured, the EEPROM on the system board was loaded with the serial
numbers of the system and all major components. These numbers need to remain 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 LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later, and restart the
computer.
2. From the main menu, select 1. Set System Identiication.
3. Select 2. Read S/N data from EEPROM.
The serial number of each device in your computer is displayed; the serial number of the system unit is
listed as follows:
20: Serial number
Write down that number.
Note: The serial number of the system unit is also written on the label attached to the bottom of the computer.
After you have replaced the system board, restore the serial number by doing the following:
1. Install the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later and restart the
computer.
2. From the main menu, select 1. Set System Identiication.
3. Select 1. Add S/N data from EEPROM. Follow the 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 ield. See example below:
MTM on rear label: TTTT-CTO S/N SSSSSSS

Product ID on rear label: TTTT-MMM (Use this number when setting Serial
Number)
In the example, the Serial Number to be input is 1STTTTMMMSSSSSSS.
Retaining the UUID

The Universally Unique Identiier (UUID) is a 128-bit number uniquely assigned to your computer at
production and stored in the EEPROM of your system board. The algorithm that generates the number is
designed to provide unique IDs until the year A.D. 3400. No two computers in the world have the same
number.

When you replace the system board, you must set the UUID on the new system board as follows:
1. Install the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later, and restart the
computer.
2. From the main menu, select 4. Assign UUID. A new UUID is created and written. If a valid UUID already
exists, it is not overwritten.
Reading or writing the ECA information

Information on Engineering Change Announcements (ECA) are stored in the EEPROM of the system board.
The electronic storage of this information simpliies the procedure to check if the ECA has been previously
applied to a machine. The machine does not need to be disassembled to check for the ECA application.
To check what ECAs have been previously applied to the machine, use the ECA Information Read/Write
function on the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later.
1. Insert the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later, and restart the
computer.
2. From the main menu, select 6. Set ECA Information.
3. To read ECA information, select 2. Read ECA/rework number from EEPROM and follow the
instruction.
4. To read box build date, select 5. Read box build date from EEPROM, and follow the instruction on
the screen.
After an ECA has been applied to the machine, the EEPROM must be updated to relect the ECA's
application. Use the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later to update the
EEPROM.
Note: Only the ECA number is stored in the EEPROM. The machine type of the ECA is assumed be the same
as the machine type of the machine that had the ECA applied to it.
1. Insert the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later, and restart the
computer.
2. From the main menu, select 6. Set ECA Information.
3. To write ECA information, select 1. Write ECA/rework number from EEPROM, and follow the
instruction.
4. To write box build date, select 4. Write box build date from EEPROM, 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.
Chapter 7. FRU replacement notices 61

Chapter 8. Removing and replacing a FRU
This chapter presents directions and drawings for use in removing and replacing a FRU. Be sure to observe
the following general rules:
1. Do not try to service any computer unless you have been trained and certiied. An untrained person runs
the risk of damaging parts.
2. Before replacing any FRU, review Chapter 7 FRU replacement notices on page 59.
3. Begin by removing any FRUs that have to be removed before replacing the failing FRU. Any such FRUs
are listed at the top of each FRU replacement page. Remove them in the order in which they are listed.
4. Follow the correct sequence in the steps for removing a FRU, as given in the drawings by the numbers
in square callouts.
5. When turning a screw to replace a FRU, turn it in the direction as given by the arrow in the drawing.
6. When removing a FRU, move it in the direction as given by the arrow in the drawing.
7. To put the new FRU in place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any notes that pertain to
replacement. For information about connecting and arranging internal cables, see Chapter 9 Locations
on page 129.
8. When replacing a FRU, use the correct screw(s) as shown in the procedures.
DANGER
Before removing any FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets,
remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables.
Attention: After replacing a FRU, do not turn on the computer until you have made sure that all screws,
springs, and other small parts are in place and none are loose inside the computer. Verify this by shaking
the computer gently and listening for rattling sounds. Metallic parts or metal lakes can cause electrical
short circuits.
Attention: The system board is sensitive to, and can be damaged by, electrostatic discharge. Before
touching it, establish personal grounding by touching a ground point with one hand or by using an
electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959).

Before servicing ThinkPad T420 and T420i
Some models of the ThinkPad T420 and T420i 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.
To remove the SIM card, you need to remove the battery pack irst. (See 1010 Battery pack on page 65.)
After you inish the servicing, make sure that you insert the card back into the slot irmly.

1010 Battery pack
Important notice for replacing a battery pack:
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (in Windows 7) has an automatic battery diagnostic that determines if the
battery pack is defective. A battery pack FRU should not be replaced unless this diagnostic shows that
the battery is defective.
The only exception to this is if the battery 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 a physically damaged battery pack isa
non-warranty replacement part.
Table 9. Removal steps of battery pack
DANGER
Use only the battery speciied in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode.
Unlock the battery latch 1 . Holding the battery latch in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in
the direction shown by arrow 3 .
When installing: Install the battery pack in the slot. Make sure that the battery latch is in the locked position.
Chapter 8. Removing and replacing a FRU 65

1020 ExpressCard blank bezel
Table 10. Removal steps of ExpressCard blank bezel
When you press the ExpressCard blank bezel 1 , it pops out 2 .
When installing: Make sure that the bezel is correctly oriented as shown in the following igure.

1030 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or travel bezel
For access, remove this FRU:
1010 Battery pack on page 65
Table 11. Removal steps of Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or travel bezel
Holding the bay lock latch in the unlocked position 1 , slide the bay eject latch in the direction shown by arrow
2 , and then pull out the Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or the travel bezel in the direction shown by arrow
3 to completely remove it 4 .

1040 Hard disk drive (HDD) and solid state drive (SSD)
Attention:
Do not drop the drive or apply any physical shock to it. The drive is sensitive to physical shock. Improper
handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data.
Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all the information on it if possible.
Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is in suspend mode.
Table 12. Removal steps of hard disk drive and solid state drive
Note: Loosen the screw 1 , but do not remove it.
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque

1 Capture screw (1) Black 0.181 Nm
(1.85 kgfcm)

Table 12. Removal steps of hard disk drive and solid state drive (continued)
For HDD and HDD rubber rails (9.5mm):
For HDD and HDD rubber rails (7.0mm) :

Table 12. Removal steps of hard disk drive and solid state drive (continued)
For SSD and spacers:
When installing: Make sure that SSD spacers or HDD rubber rails are attached irmly.

1050 DIMM slot cover
Table 13. Removal steps of DIMM slot cover

Note: Loosen the screw 1 , but do not remove it.

1060 DIMM (in the slot on the underside of the computer)
For access, remove these FRUs in order:
1050 DIMM slot cover on page 71
Note: Your computer has two DIMM slots: one under the keyboard and another on the underside of the
computer. If you install a DIMM in only one of the two slots, install it in the slot located under the keyboard.
Table 14. Removal steps of DIMM (in the slot on the underside of the computer)
When installing: Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the socket. Press the DIMM irmly, and pivot it until it
snaps into place. Make sure that it is irmly ixed in the slot and does not move easily.

1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN
Table 15. 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 ingers and gently unplug them in the direction of the arrow.

2 M2 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm
(1.85 kgfcm)

Table 15. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (continued)
Note: Plug the yellow cable into the jack labeled MAIN, and the blue cable into the jack labeled AUX on the card.
If the computer you are servicing is a wireless WAN-ready model and does not have a wireless WAN card, route the
antenna cables and secure them with a tape as shown in the following igure.

1080 Keyboard
Table 16. Removal steps of keyboard

1 M2 10 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm
(1.85 kgfcm)
Push down the keyboard a little and slide it toward the arrow 2 to detach the front edge of the keyboard from the
frame.

Table 16. Removal steps of keyboard (continued)
Lift the keyboard a little in the direction shown by arrow 3 , and then detach the connector 4 .

When installing the keyboard, do as follows:
Table 17. Installation steps of keyboard

1. Attach the keyboard connector.
2. Attach the keyboard so that the keyboard edges a are under the frame as shown in the following igure.

Table 17. Installation steps of keyboard (continued)
3. To make sure that the front edge of the keyboard is housed irmly, gently press the keys with your palms and
slightly slide the keyboard toward you until it snaps into position.

Table 17. Installation steps of keyboard (continued)
4. Make sure that the front edge of the keyboard b is attached irmly.
5. Secure the keyboard by tightening the screws from the bottom side of the computer.

1090 DIMM (in the slot under the keyboard)
1080 Keyboard on page 75
Note: Your computer has two DIMM slots: one under the keyboard and another on the underside of the
computer. If you install a DIMM in only one of the two slots, install it in the slot located under the keyboard.
Table 18. Removal steps of DIMM (in the slot under the keyboard)

Table 18. Removal steps of DIMM (in the slot under the keyboard) (continued)
When installing: Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the socket. Press the DIMM irmly, and pivot it until it
snaps into place. Make sure that it is irmly ixed in the slot and does not move easily.

1100 Backup battery
Table 19. Removal steps of backup battery
DANGER
Use only the battery speciied in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode.

Table 19. Removal steps of backup battery (continued)
Cable routing: Attach the backup battery and route the cable as shown in the igure below and make sure that
the battery connector is attached irmly.

1110 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN
Table 20. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN
In step 1 , unplug the jacks by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159), or pick the connectors
with your ingers and gently unplug them in the direction of the arrow.
Note: Some models might have only two antenna cables.

2 M2 10 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm
(1.85 kgfcm)

Table 20. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN (continued)
When installing:
In models with a wireless LAN card that has two antenna connectors, plug the gray cable into the jack marked
MAIN or M, and the black cable into the jack marked AUX or A on the card. If the computer you are servicing has
three cables, put the white cable in the cable protection tube and secure it with a tape as shown in this igure.
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 RO or TR3, and the black cable (AUX) into the
jack marked TR2 on the card.

1120 Keyboard bezel assembly, FPC cable, and Bluethooth daughter
card (BDC-2.1)
1020 ExpressCard blank bezel on page 66
Note: The FPC cable is attached on the underside of the keyboard bezel assembly. In some models, the
Bluetooth daughter card is also attached on the underside of the keyboard bezel assembly. For the models
that do not have a Bluetooth daughter card, skip steps 8 to 10 .
Table 21. Removal steps of keyboard bezel assembly, FPC cable, and Bluetooth daughter card

(1.85 kgfcm)
(1.85 kgfcm)

Table 21. Removal steps of keyboard bezel assembly, FPC cable, and Bluetooth daughter card (continued)

(1.85 kgfcm)
4 Shoulder screw (2) Black 0.181 Nm
(1.85 kgfcm)

When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached irmly.

When installing: Make sure that the connectors are attached irmly.

(1.85 kgfcm)


1130 SmartCard or Contactless SmartCard
1120 Keyboard bezel assembly, FPC cable, and Bluethooth daughter card (BDC-2.1) on page 86
Table 22. Removal steps of SmartCard or Contactless SmartCard

(1.85 kgfcm)

Table 22. Removal steps of SmartCard or Contactless SmartCard (continued)
Table 23. Removal steps of SmartCard dummy spacer

Some models have a SmartCard dummy spacer as a miscellaneous part. For those models, remove the spacer as
shown:

(1.85 kgfcm)

1140 Modem daughter card (MDC)
Table 24. Removal steps of modem daughter card (MDC)
1
1

(1.85 kgfcm)

1150 Speaker assembly
Table 25. Removal steps of speaker assembly

(1.85 kgfcm)

Table 25. Removal steps of speaker assembly (continued)
When installing: Attach the speaker assembly and route the cable as shown in the following igure, and make sure
that the speaker connector is attached irmly.

1160 LCD unit
1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN on page 73
1110 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN on page 84
Table 26. Removal steps of LCD unit

1 M2.5 6 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.392 Nm
(4.0 kgfcm)

Table 26. Removal steps of LCD unit (continued)

(1.85 kgfcm)


(4.0 kgfcm)

When installing:
Make sure that you attach the connectors irmly.
Make sure that you route the cables correctly and you tape up in the proper positions as shown in the above igure.
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.


1170 Fan assembly
1150 Speaker assembly on page 94
1160 LCD unit on page 96
Table 27. Removal steps of fan assembly

Note: Loosen the screws 1a to 1d in order, but do not remove them.
For Discrete Graphics models:
1a
1d
1c
1b

Table 27. Removal steps of fan assembly (continued)
For Integreted Graphics models:
1a
1d
1c
1b

1 Capture shoulder screw (4) Silver 0.181 Nm
(1.85 kgfcm)
2 M2 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) black 0.181 Nm
(1.85 kgfcm)

For Integreted Graphics models:

When installing:
Before you attach the fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, on the
parts marked a as in the following igures. Either too much or too less application of grease can cause a thermal
problem due to imperfect contact with a component. For the fan in the integrated graphics models, you need to
peel the thin ilm off from the thermal rubber marked b .
a b
For Integrated Graphics models:

When attaching the fan assembly to the frame, take care not to damage the heat sink a of the fan assembly.
Make sure that the fan connector is attached irmly.

1180 CPU
1170 Fan assembly on page 101
Attention: The CPU is extremely sensitive. When you service the CPU, avoid any kind of rough handling.
Table 28. Removal steps of CPU

Rotate the head of the screw in the direction shown by arrow 1 to release the lock, and then remove the CPU 2 .
After that peel the mylar off from the CPU as shown by arrow 4 .
1 3
When installing: Make sure that the mylar is attached to the CPU. Place the CPU on the CPU socket, and then
rotate the head of the screw in the direction shown by arrow 3 to secure the CPU.

1190 Base cover assembly and DC-in connector cable
1030 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or travel bezel on page 67
1040 Hard disk drive (HDD) and solid state drive (SSD) on page 68
Table 29. Removal steps of base cover assembly and DC-in connector cable

(1.85 kgfcm)

Table 29. Removal steps of base cover assembly and DC-in connector cable (continued)
2 2
2
2 2 2
2
2

(1.85 kgfcm)
When installing: Make sure that the wireless switch is adjusted as shown in callout a .


(1.85 kgfcm)

Note: Applying labels to the base cover

The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds.
When you replace the base cover, you need to apply the following label:
17 Homologation label
The following labels need to be peeled off from the old base cover, and need to be put on the new base cover.
1 Windows Certiicate of Authentication label (COA)

2 Wireless LAN MAC address label
3 Information label
4 Ethernet MAC address label
5 Wireless WAN MAC address label
6 China mobile IMEI label
7 China telecom IMEI label
8 SIRM labels (only for Malaysia)
9 Wireless card label (only for Brazil)
10 Anatel label (only for Brazil)
11 Modem AMOM label (only for Brazil)
12 Bluetooth label (only for Brazil)
13 Israel label (50 mm x 19 mm)
14 No MIC label (only for TAA module assembled in Mexico)
15 Vodafone label
16 FCC label
18 Asset tag
19 Serial number label
20 Product label
21 China wireless WAN label
22 China modem label
For some models, you need to apply two FCC labels. Check the old base cover; if it has two FCC labels, apply
both to the new base cover.

For the location of each label, refer the following igure:

1200 Magnesium structure frame
1180 CPU on page 106
1190 Base cover assembly and DC-in connector cable on page 107
Table 30. Removal steps of magnesium structure frame

(1.85 kgfcm)
(1.85 kgfcm)

Table 30. Removal steps of magnesium structure frame (continued)
4 Hex stud, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.392 Nm
(4.0 kgfcm)

1210 System board and ExpressCard slot assembly
1180 CPU on page 106
1190 Base cover assembly and DC-in connector cable on page 107
Important notices for handling the system board:

When handling the system board, bear the following in mind.
The system board has an accelerometer, which can be broken by applying several thousands of G-forces.
Note: Dropping a system board from a height of as little as 6 inches so that it falls lat on a hard bench can subject
the accelerometer to as much as 6,000 G's of shock.
Be careful not to drop the system board on a bench top that has a hard surface, such as metal, wood, or composite.
If a system board is dropped, you must test it, using PC-Doctor for DOS, to make sure that the HDD Active
Protection System still functions.
Note: If the test shows that HDD Active Protection System is not functioning, be sure to document the drop in a
reject report, and replace the system board.
Avoid rough handling of any kind.
At every point in the process, be sure not to drop or stack the system board.
If you put a system board down, be sure to put it only on a padded surface such as an ESD mat or a corrugated
conductive surface.
After replacing the system board, run PC-Doctor for DOS to make sure that HDD Active Protection System still
functions. The procedure is as follows:
1. Place the computer on a horizontal surface.
2. Run Diagnostics ThinkPad Devices HDD Active Protection Test.
Attention: Do not apply physical shock to the computer while the test is running.
Table 31. Removal steps of system board and ExpressCard slot assembly
The following components soldered on the top side of the system board are extremely sensitive. When you service
the system board, avoid any kind of rough handling.

Table 31. Removal steps of system board and ExpressCard slot assembly (continued)
a CPU
b Accelerometer chip for the HDD Active Protection System
c Platform Controller Hub (PCH)
d Graphic Processing Unit (GPU) (Discrete graphics chip)
Note: The GPU d is only for models with switchable graphics. Models with integrated graphics do
not have a GPU on the system board.
For Switchable Graphics models:
For Integrated Graphics models:

Table 31. Removal steps of system board and ExpressCard slot assembly (continued)

(1.85 kgfcm)

2010 LCD bezel assembly
For access, remove the following FRU:
Table 32. Removal steps of LCD bezel assembly

2020 LED board
2010 LCD bezel assembly on page 117
Table 33. Removal steps of LED board

1 M2 3 mm, lat-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.181 Nm
(1.85 kgfcm)

Table 33. Removal steps of LED board (continued)

2030 Integrated camera
Table 34. Removal steps of integrated camera

1 M2 3 mm, lat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm
(1.85 kgfcm)

Table 34. Removal steps of integrated camera (continued)

2040 LCD panel and LCD cable
2020 LED board on page 118
2030 Integrated camera on page 120
Table 35. Removal steps of LCD panel and LCD cable

(1.85 kgfcm)

Table 35. Removal steps of LCD panel and LCD cable (continued)
When installing: When attaching the LCD panel to the cover, gently press the left and right edges covered with
metal. DO not press the surface of the panel or apply any excessive force to the panel.

2050 Camera cable
2040 LCD panel and LCD cable on page 122
Table 36. Removal steps of camera cable

2060 Wireless LAN antenna assembly or wireless LAN/WAN antenna
assembly
2050 Camera cable on page 124
Table 37. Removal steps of wireless LAN antenna assembly or wireless LAN/WAN antenna assembly
2 2 2 2
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
When installing: When you install the antenna kit, route the cables as shown in the igure above. As 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.

Table 37. Removal steps of wireless LAN antenna assembly or wireless LAN/WAN antenna assembly (continued)
3
3
4

3 M2 3 mm, lat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm
(1.85 kgfcm)

2070 Hinges and LCD rear cover assembly
2050 Camera cable on page 124
2060 Wireless LAN antenna assembly or wireless LAN/WAN antenna assembly on page 125
Table 38. Removal steps of hinges and LCD rear cover assembly

(4.0 kgfcm)
When installing: Attach the hinges as shown in the following igure.

Table 38. Removal steps of hinges and LCD rear cover assembly (continued)

Chapter 9. Locations
This chapter presents the locations of ThinkPad T420 and T420i hardware components.
Front view
1 Integrated camera (for some models)

2 ThinkLight
3 Built-in microphone
4 Built-in speakers
5 Security keyhole
6 Universal serial bus (USB)/eSATA combo connector
7 USB connector
8 Media Card Reader slot
9 ExpressCard slot
10 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced drive or travel bezel
11 Combo audio jack
12 Fingerprint reader
13 Touch pad buttons
14 Touch pad
15 TrackPoint buttons
16 TrackPoint pointing stick
17 UltraNav
18 Volume control buttons
19 ThinkVantage button
20 Power switch
21 Status indicators
Note: For the description of each indicator, see Chapter 5 Status indicators on page 51.

Rear view
1 Status indicators
Note: For the description of each indicator, see Chapter 5 Status indicators on page 51.
2 SmartCard slot
3 DisplayPort connector
4 USB connector
5 RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector
6 External monitor connector
7 Power jack
8 USB connector
9 Modem connector or IEEE 1394
Chapter 9. Locations 131

Bottom view
1 Battery pack
2 Battery pack latch
3 DIMM slot
4 Docking connector
5 LCD cover latch
6 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced lock latch
7 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced eject latch

Chapter 10. Parts list
This chapter contains following lists of the service parts.
Overall on page 134
LCD FRUs on page 154
Keyboard on page 166
Miscellaneous parts on page 167
Information about ac power adapters on page 170
Power cords on page 171
Recovery discs on page 172
Common service tools on page 178
Notes:
Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless speciic types or models are speciied.
FRU with speciic models listed and described as xxU (where U is an example of a country designator) should be
used for all models ending in U.
FRU with speciic models listed and described as 3Dx (where 3D is an example of a unique coniguration) should be
used for all of these models, unless speciic country or region designator is speciied.
A CRU (customer replaceable unit) is identiied by a single asterisk (*) or two asterisks (**) in the CRU ID column.
An N in the CRU ID column means that the part is not a CRU. A single asterisk (*) means that the part is a
Self-service CRU; two asterisks (**) means that the part is an Optional-service CRU. ThinkPad Notebooks contain
the following types of CRUs:
Self-service CRUs
These CRUs unplug or are held by no more than two screws. Examples of these types of CRUs
include an ac power adapter, a power cord, a battery, and a hard disk drive. Other Self-service
CRUs depending on product design may include a memory, a wireless card, a keyboard, and a
palm rest with inger print reader and touchpad.
Optional-service CRUs
These CRUs are isolated parts within the computer that are concealed by an access panel that
is typically secured by more than two screws. Once the access panel is removed, the speciic
CRU is visible.
FRUs marked with OP are available as options.

Overall
1
32
31
30
29
28
2
27
a
26
25
24
23 b
22 c
21
3
20
4
19
5
18
17
16
15
6
14
13
12 9
6
11
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Table 39. Parts listOverall
No. FRU (Overall) FRU no. CRU ID
a See Miscellaneous parts on page 167.
-
g
1 LCD unit (see LCD FRUs on page 154.)
2 Keyboard bezel assembly without ingerprint reader 04W1372 N
4177-CTO, 25x, 26x, 28x, Q5x, QDx, QFx
4178-CTO, 56x, 57x, 58x, 59x, 9Fx, 9Gx, 9Hx, 9Nx, 9Rx
4179-CTO, G2x
4180-CTO, 62x, 64x, LEx, LFx, LGx, LHx, LJx, LKx, LLx, LMx, M9x
4236-CTO, 62x, 64x, 65x, N6x, N7x
2 Keyboard bezel assembly with ingerprint reader 04W1371 N
4177-CTO, 22x, 23x, 24x, 27x, 29x, 2Ax, 2Bx, 2Cx, 2Dx, 2Ex, 2Fx, 2Gx, 2Hx, 2Jx,
2Kx, 2Lx, 2Mx, 2Nx, 2Px, Q2x, Q3x, Q4x, Q7x, Q8x, QAx, QBx, QCx, QEx
4178-CTO, 52x, 53x, 54x, 55x, 5Ax, 5Bx, 5Cx, 5Dx, 5Ex, 5Fx, 5Gx, 5Hx, 5Jx,
5Kx, 5Lx, 5Mx, 5Nx, 5Px, 5Qx, 5Rx, 5Sx, 5Tx, 5Ux, 5Vx, 5Wx, 5Xx, 5Yx, 5Zx,
92x, 93x, 94x, 95x, 96x, 97x, 98x, 99x, 9Ax, 9Bx, 9Cx, 9Dx, 9Ex, 9Jx, 9Kx, 9Lx,
9Mx, 9Px, 9Qx, 9Sx, 9Tx, 9Ux, 9Vx, 9Wx, 9Xx, 9Yx
4179-CTO, G3x, G4x, G5x, G6x, G7x, G8x, G9x, GBx
4180-CTO, 63x, 65x, K2x, K3x, K4x, K5x, K6x, K7x, K8x, K9x, KAx, KBx, KCx,
KDx, KEx, KFx, KGx, KHx, KJx, KKx, KLx, KMx, KNx, KPx, KQx, KRx, KSx, KTx,
KUx, KVx, KWx, KXx, KYx, KZx, L2x, L3x, L4x, L5x, L6x, L7x, L8x, L9x, LAx, LBx,
LCx, LDx, LNx, LPx, LQx, LRx, LSx, LTx, LUx, LVx, LWx, LXx, LYx, LZx, M2x, M3x,
M4x, M5x, M6x, M7x, M8x, MAx, MBx, MCx, MDx, MEx, MFx, MGx, MHx, MJx
4236-CTO, 63x, N2x, N3x, N4x, N5x, N8x, N9x, NAx, NBx, NCx, NDx, NEx, NFx,
NGx, NHx, NKx, NLx, NMx, NNx, NPx, NQx, NRx, MBx
3 Speaker assembly 04W1633 N
3 Speaker assembly 04W1634 N
4 Magnesium structure frame assembly 04W1629 N
5 DVD-RAM/RW drive 75Y5115 *
4177CTO, 22x, 23x, 24x, 25x, 26x, 27x, 28x, 29x, 2Ax, 2Bx, 2Cx, 2Dx, 2Ex,
2Fx, 2Gx, 2Hx, 2Jx, 2Kx, 2Lx, 2Mx, 2Nx, 2Px, Q2x, Q3x, Q4x, Q5x, Q8x, QAx,
QBx, QCx, QEx
4178CTO, 52x, 53x, 54x, 55x, 56x, 57x, 58x, 59x, 5Ax, 5Bx, 5Cx, 5Dx, 5Ex, 5Fx,
5Gx, 5Hx, 5Jx, 5Kx, 5Lx, 5Mx, 5Nx, 5Px, 5Qx, 5Rx, 5Sx, 5Tx, 5Ux, 5Vx, 5Wx,
5Xx, 5Yx, 5Zx, 92x, 93x, 94x, 95x, 96x, 97x, 98x, 99x, 9Ax, 9Bx, 9Cx, 9Dx, 9Ex,
9Fx, 9Gx, 9Hx, 9Jx, 9Kx, 9Lx, 9Mx, 9Nx, 9Px, 9Qx, 9Rx, 9Sx, 9Tx, 9Ux, 9Vx,
9Wx, 9Xx, 9Yx
4179CTO, G2x, G3x, G4x, G5x, G6x, G7x, G8x, G9x, GBx
4180CTO, 62x, 63x, 64x, 65x, K2x, K3x, K4x, K5x, K6x, K7x, K8x, K9x, KAx,
KBx, KCx, KDx, KEx, KFx, KGx, KHx, KJx, KKx, KLx, KMx, KNx, KPx, KQx, KRx,
KSx, KTx, KUx, KVx, KWx, KXx, KYx, KZx, L2x, L3x, L4x, L5x, L6x, L7x, L8x,
L9x, LAx, LBx, LCx, LDx, LEx, LFx, LGx, LHx, LJx, LKx, LLx, LMx, LNx, LRx, LSx,
LTx, LUx, LVx, LWx, LXx, LYx, LZx, M2x, M3x, M4x, M5x, M6x, M7x, M8x, M9x,
MAx, MBx, MCx, MDx, MEx, MFx, MGx, MHx, MJx
4236CTO, 62x, 63x, 64x, 65x, N2x, N3x, N4x, N5x, N6x, N7x, N8x, N9x, NAx,
NBx, NCx, NFx, NGx, NHx, NKx, NLx, NMx, NNx, NPx, NQx, NRx, MBx
Chapter 10. Parts list 135

Table 39. Parts listOverall (continued)
QBx, QCx, QEx
9Wx, 9Xx, 9Yx
QBx, QCx, QEx
9Wx, 9Xx, 9Yx
5 DVD-ROM drive 75Y5117 *
4177CTO
4178CTO
4179CTO
4180CTO
4236CTO
5 Travel cover 60Y5512 *
4177CTO, Q7x, QDx, QFx
4178CTO
4179CTO
4180CTO, LPx, LQx
4236CTO, NDx, NEx

6 1-GB DDR3-1333 SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC3-10600) card 55Y3715 **
2Fx, 2Gx, 2Hx, 2Jx, 2Kx, 2Lx, 2Mx, 2Nx, 2Px, Q2x, Q3x, Q4x, Q5x, Q7x, Q8x,
QAx, QBx, QCx, QDx
9Wx, 9Xx, 9Yx
L9x, LAx, LBx, LCx, LDx, LEx, LFx, LGx, LHx, LJx, LKx, LLx, LMx, LNx, LPx, LQx,
LRx, LSx, LTx, LUx, LVx, LWx, LXx, LYx, LZx, M2x, M3x, M4x, M5x, M6x, M7x,
M8x, M9x, MAx, MBx, MCx, MDx, MEx, MFx, MGx, MHx, MJx
NBx, NCx, NDx, NEx, NFx, NGx, NHx, NKx, NLx, NMx, NNx, NPx, NQx, NRx,
MBx
QAx, QBx, QCx, QDx, QEx, QFx, QEx
9Wx, 9Xx, 9Yx
MBx

2Gx, 2Hx, 2Jx, 2Kx, 2Lx, 2Mx, 2Nx, 2Px, Q2x, Q3x, Q4x, Q5x, Q7x, Q8x, QAx,
QBx, QCx, QFx, QEx
9Wx, 9Xx, 9Yx
MBx
7 I/O sub card (USB only) 04W1630 N
4177CTO, 22x, 23x, 24x, 25x, 26x, 27x, 28x, 29x, 2Ax, 2Bx, 2Cx, 2Dx, 2Ex, 2Jx,
Q2x, Q3x, Q4x, Q5x, Q7x, QAx, QCx, QDx, QFx
9Px, 9Qx, 9Rx
4179CTO, G2x, G3x, G4x, G5x, G6x, G7x, G8x, G9x
4180CTO, K2x, K3x, K4x, K5x, K6x, K7x, K8x, K9x, KAx, KBx, KCx, KDx, KEx,
KFx, KGx, KHx, KJx, KKx, KLx, KMx, KNx, KPx, KQx, KRx, KSx, KTx, KUx, KVx,
KWx, KXx, KYx, KZx, L2x, L3x, L4x, L5x, L6x, L7x, L8x, L9x, LAx, LBx, LCx, LDx,
LEx, LFx, LGx, LHx, LJx, LKx, LLx, LMx, LNx, LPx, LQx, LRx, LSx, LTx, LUx, LVx,
LWx, LXx, LYx, LZx, M2x, M3x, M4x, M5x, M6x, M7x, M8x, M9x, MAx, MBx,
MCx, MDx, MEx, MFx, MGx
4236CTO, N2x, N3x, N4x, N5x, N6x, N7x, N8x, N9x, NAx, NBx, NCx, NDx, NEx,
NFx, NGx, NHx, NKx, NLx, NMx, NNx, NPx, NQx, NRx, MBx
7 I/O sub card (1394/USB) 04W1631 N
4177CTO, 2Fx, 2Gx, 2Hx, 2Kx, 2Lx, 2Mx, 2Nx, 2Px, Q8x, QBx, QEx
4178CTO, 9Fx, 9Gx, 9Hx, 9Jx, 9Kx, 9Lx, 9Mx, 9Nx, 9Sx, 9Tx, 9Ux, 9Vx, 9Wx,
9Xx, 9Yx
4179CTO, GBx
4180CTO, 62x, 63x, 64x, 65x, MHx, MJx
4236CTO, 62x, 63x, 64x, 65x
8 Battery pack, Li-ion (4-cell) 55 42T4883 *
4177CTO, 2Dx, QDx, QEx
4178CTO, 9Fx, 9Gx, 9Hx, 9Jx, 9Kx, 9Lx, 9Mx, 9Nx
4179CTO
4180CTO
4236CTO
8 Battery pack, Li-ion (4-cell) 55 42T4885 *
4177CTO, 2Dx, QDx, QEx
4178CTO, 9Fx, 9Gx, 9Hx, 9Jx, 9Kx, 9Lx, 9Mx, 9Nx
4179CTO
4180CTO
4236CTO

8 Battery pack, Li-ion (6-cell) 55+ 42T4791 *
4177CTO, 22x, 23x, 24x, 25x, 26x, 27x, 28x, 29x, 2Ax, 2Bx, 2Cx, 2Ex, 2Fx, 2Gx,
2Hx, 2Jx, 2Kx, 2Lx, 2Mx, 2Nx, 2Px, Q2x, Q5x, Q8x, QAx, QCx
4178CTO, 52x, 53x, 54x, 55x, 56x, 57x, 59x, 5Ax, 5Bx, 5Cx, 5Dx, 5Ex, 5Fx, 5Gx,
5Hx, 5Jx, 5Kx, 5Lx, 5Mx, 5Nx, 5Px, 5Qx, 5Rx, 5Sx, 5Tx, 5Ux, 5Vx, 5Wx, 5Xx,
5Yx, 5Zx, 92x, 93x, 94x, 95x, 96x, 97x, 98x, 99x, 9Ax, 9Bx, 9Cx, 9Dx, 9Ex, 9Px,
9Qx, 9Rx, 9Sx, 9Tx, 9Ux, 9Vx, 9Wx, 9Xx, 9Yx
4180CTO, 62x, 63x, 64x, K2x, K3x, K4x, K5x, K6x, K7x, K8x, K9x, KAx, KBx,
KCx, KDx, KEx, KFx, KGx, KHx, KJx, KKx, KLx, KMx, KNx, KPx, KQx, KRx, KSx,
KTx, KUx, KVx, KWx, KXx, KYx, L2x, L3x, L4x, L5x, L6x, L7x, L8x, L9x, LAx, LBx,
LCx, LDx, LEx, LFx, LGx, LHx, LJx, LKx, LLx, LMx, LNx, LPx, LQx, LRx, LSx, LTx,
LUx, LVx, LWx, LXx, LYx, LZx, M2x, M3x, M4x, M5x, M6x, M7x, M8x, M9x,
MBx, MCx, MDx, MEx, MGx, MHx, MJx
4236CTO, 62x, 63x, 64x, N2x, N3x, N4x, N5x, N6x, N7x, N8x, N9x, NAx, NBx,
NCx, NDx, NEx, NFx, NGx, NHx, NKx, NLx, NMx, NNx, NPx, NQx, NRx, MBx

4177CTO
4178CTO
4179CTO
4180CTO
4236CTO
4177CTO
4178CTO
4179CTO
4180CTO
4236CTO
8 Battery pack, Li-ion (9-cell) 55++ 42T4799 *
4177CTO, Q3x, Q4x, Q7x, QBx, QFx
4178CTO, 58x
4179CTO
4180CTO, 65x, KZx, MAx, MFx
4236CTO, 65x
4178CTO, 58x
4179CTO
4236CTO, 65x
4178CTO, 58x
4179CTO
4236CTO, 65x

9 Base cover assembly 04W1626 N
QAx, QBx, QCx, QDx
9Px, 9Qx, 9Rx, 9Sx, 9Tx, 9Ux, 9Vx, 9Wx, 9Xx, 9Yx
MBx
4177CTO
4178CTO, 5Fx, 5Hx, 9Hx, 9Jx, 9Kx, 9Lx, 9Mx, 9Nx
4179CTO
4180CTO, 64x, 65x
4236CTO, 64x, 65x
4177CTO
4178CTO, 5Bx, 5Dx, 5Kx, 9Fx, 9Gx
4179CTO
4180CTO, 62x, 63x, MBx
4236CTO, 62x, 63x, NHx, MBx
10 Integrated Mobile Broadband (Gobi 3000 3G with GPS) 60Y3257 **
4177CTO
4178CTO
4179CTO
4180CTO
4236CTO
10 Integrated Mobile Broadband (Ericsson F5521gw) 60Y3277 **
4177CTO, Q7x, QFx
4178CTO, 54x, 55x, 5Ax, 5Cx, 5Ex, 5Gx, 5Jx, 5Tx, 94x, 99x
4179CTO
4180CTO, K9x, KAx, KBx, KCx, KFx, KJx, KMx, KNx, KSx, KUx, KVx, KYx, KZx,
L2x, L4x, L8x, LBx, LHx, LJx, LKx, M5x, MDx, MFx
4236CTO, N2x, N4x, NAx, NBx, NFx, NGx, NMx, NNx
Integrated Mobile Broadband (Ericsson F5521gw for Malaysia) 60Y3267 **
4177CTO
4178CTO
4179CTO
4180CTO
4236CTO

10 Integrated China Telecom Mobile Broadband (Huawei EM660) 60Y3239 **
4177CTO
4178CTO
4179CTO
4180CTO
4236CTO
11 HDD rubber rails 41V9756 **
11 HDD rubber rails 04W1640 **
12 SATA hard disk drive, 250 GB, 5,400 rpm 45N7217 **
4177CTO, 26x, QAx, QCx
4178CTO
4179CTO
4180CTO, K3x, K4x, KQx, MFx
4236CTO, N5x
4178CTO
4179CTO
4236CTO, N5x
4178CTO
4179CTO
4236CTO, N5x
4178CTO
4179CTO
4236CTO, N5x
12 SATA hard disk drive, 250 GB, 5,400 rpm 42T1153 **
4178CTO
4179CTO
4236CTO, N5x
4178CTO
4179CTO
4236CTO, N5x
4177CTO, 22x, 25x, 28x, 2Dx, 2Ex, QDx
4178CTO, 5Ax, 5Bx, 5Cx, 5Dx, 9Vx
4179CTO, G2x, G4x, G5x, G6x, G7x, G8x, G9x
4180CTO, KWx, LEx, LNx, LUx, M7x, MAx
4236CTO, N2x, N6x, NCx

4177CTO, 22x, 25x, 28x, 2Dx, 2Ex, QDx
4177CTO, 22x, 25x, 28x, 2Dx, 2Ex, QDx
4177CTO, 22x, 25x, 28x, 2Dx, 2Ex, QDx
4177CTO, 22x, 25x, 28x, 2Dx, 2Ex, QDx
4177CTO, 22x, 25x, 28x, 2Dx, 2Ex, QDx
12 SATA hard disk drive, 160 GB, 7200 rpm 45N7251 **
4177CTO
4178CTO
4179CTO
4180CTO
4236CTO
4177CTO
4178CTO
4179CTO
4180CTO
4236CTO
4177CTO
4178CTO
4179CTO
4180CTO
4236CTO

12 SATA hard disk drive, 160 GB, 7200 rpm 42T1157 **
4177CTO
4178CTO
4179CTO
4180CTO
4236CTO
4177CTO
4178CTO
4179CTO
4180CTO
4236CTO
4177CTO
4178CTO
4179CTO
4180CTO
4236CTO
4177CTO, 23x, 29x, 2Ax, 2Fx, Q2x, Q4x, Q5x
4178CTO, 52x, 53x, 54x, 56x, 58x, 59x, 5Ex, 5Fx, 5Gx, 5Hx, 5Jx, 5Kx, 9Ex,
9Px, 9Qx, 9Rx, 9Ux, 9Wx, 9Xx, 9Yx
4179CTO
4180CTO, 62x, 63x, 64x, K2x, K6x, K7x, K8x, K9x, KCx, KEx, KFx, KHx, KJx,
KLx, KMx, KPx, KRx, KSx, KTx, KUx, KYx, L2x, L9x, LAx, LCx, LDx, LVx, LWx,
M9x, MBx, MCx, MGx, MJx
4236CTO, 62x, 63x, 64x, N3x, N4x, NHx, NKx, NLx, NNx, MBx
4179CTO
4179CTO
4179CTO

4179CTO
4177CTO, 24x, 27x, 2Bx, 2Cx, 2Gx, 2Hx, 2Jx, 2Kx, 2Lx, 2Mx, 2Nx, 2Px, Q3x,
QBx
4178CTO, 55x, 57x, 5Lx, 5Mx, 5Nx, 5Px, 5Qx, 5Tx, 5Ux, 5Vx, 5Wx, 5Xx, 5Yx,
5Zx, 92x, 93x, 94x, 95x, 96x, 97x, 98x, 9Ax, 9Bx, 9Cx, 9Dx, 9Fx, 9Gx, 9Hx, 9Jx,
9Kx, 9Lx, 9Mx, 9Nx, 9Sx, 9Tx
4179CTO, G3x, GBx
4180CTO, 65x, K5x, KDx, KGx, KKx, KNx, KVx, KXx, KZx, LBx, LFx, LGx, LHx,
LJx, LKx, LLx, LMx, LPx, LQx, LRx, LSx, LTx, LXx, LYx, LZx, M2x, M3x, M4x,
M5x, M6x, M8x, MHx
4236CTO, 65x, N7x, N8x, N9x, NAx, NBx, NDx, NEx, NFx, NGx, NPx, NQx, NRx
QBx
4179CTO, G3x, GBx
M5x, M6x, M8x, MHx
QBx
4179CTO, G3x, GBx
M5x, M6x, M8x, MHx
SSD spacers 04W1641 **
4177CTO, Q7x, Q8x
4178CTO, 5Rx, 5Sx, 99x
4179CTO
4180CTO, KAx, KBx, L3x, L4x, L5x, L6x, L7x, L8x, MDx, MEx
4236CTO, NMx
12 Solid state drive, 128 GB 45N7995 **
4177CTO, Q7x, QFx
4178CTO, 5Rx
4179CTO
4180CTO, KAx, L3x, L6x, L7x
4236CTO, NMx

4177CTO, Q7x, QFx
4178CTO, 5Rx
4179CTO
4236CTO, NMx
4177CTO, Q7x, QFx
4178CTO, 5Rx
4179CTO
4236CTO, NMx
4177CTO, Q8x, QEx
4178CTO, 5Sx, 99x
4179CTO
4180CTO, KBx, L4x, L5x, L8x, MDx, MEx
4236CTO
13 Modem daughter card (MDC) 60Y3207 N
14 System board assembly, integrated graphics, AMT, TPM, AES 04W1345 N
4177CTO, Q2x, Q5x, Q8x, QAx
4178CTO, 52x, 56x, 57x, 59x, 5Ax, 5Bx, 5Vx, 5Wx, 5Xx, 9Bx, 9Cx, 9Px, 9Qx
4179CTO, G8x
4180CTO, 62x, 63x, K2x, K3x, K4x, K5x, K6x, K7x, K8x, K9x, KAx, KBx, KCx,
KDx, KEx, KFx, KGx, KHx, KJx, KKx, LDx, LUx, LWx, M2x, M7x, M8x, M9x,
MBx, MDx, MEx, MJx
4236CTO, 62x, 63x, N2x, N3x, N5x, NGx, NHx, NMx, NNx, MBx
14 System board assembly, integrated graphics, AMT, non-TPM, non-AES 04W1346 N
4177CTO, 2Hx
4178CTO
4179CTO
4180CTO, MCx
4236CTO
14 System board assembly, integrated graphics, non-AMT, TPM, AES 04W1466 N
4177CTO, 25x, 26x, 27x, 28x, 29x, 2Dx, 2Ex, Q7x, QCx, QDx
4178CTO, 53x, 5Cx, 5Dx, 5Jx, 5Kx, 5Lx, 5Mx, 5Nx, 5Px, 5Rx, 5Tx, 5Ux, 92x,
93x, 95x, 96x, 97x, 98x, 9Fx, 9Gx, 9Rx
4179CTO, G2x, G3x, G4x, G5x, G6x, G7x, G8x, GBx
4180CTO, LEx, LFx, LGx, LHx, LJx, LKx, LNx, LPx, LRx, LSx, LTx
4236CTO, N6x, N7x, N8x, NCx, NKx, NLx
14 System board assembly, integrated graphics, non-AMT, non-TPM, non-AES 04W1468 N
4177CTO, 2Fx, 2Gx
4178CTO, 9Vx, 9Wx, 9Yx
4179CTO
4180CTO
4236CTO

14 System board assembly, discrete graphics, AMT, TPM, AES 04W1347 N
4177CTO, 2Jx, 2Nx, 2Px, Q3x, Q4x, QBx, QFx
4178CTO, 54x, 55x, 58x, 5Ex, 5Fx, 5Yx, 5Zx, 99x, 9Ax
4179CTO
4180CTO, 64x, 65x, KLx, KMx, KNx, KPx, KQx, KRx, KSx, KTx, KUx, KVx, KWx,
KXx, KYx, KZx, L2x, L3x, L4x, L5x, L6x, L7x, L8x, L9x, LAx, LBx, LCx, LLx, LMx,
LQx, LVx, LXx, LYx, LZx, M4x, M5x, M6x, MFx, MGx, MHx
4236CTO, 64x, 65x, N4x, NAx, NBx, NDx, NEx, NFx, NPx, NQx, NRx
14 System board assembly, discrete graphics, AMT, non-TPM, non-AES 04W1348 N
4177CTO
4178CTO
4179CTO
4180CTO
4236CTO
14 System board assembly, discrete graphics, non-AMT, TPM, AES 04W1467 N
4177CTO, 22x, 23x, 24x, 2Ax, 2Bx, 2Cx, 2Kx, 2Lx, 2Mx, QEx
4178CTO, 5Gx, 5Hx, 5Qx, 5Sx, 94x, 9Dx, 9Ex, 9Hx, 9Jx, 9Kx, 9Lx, 9Mx, 9Nx
4179CTO, G9x
4180CTO, M3x, MAx
4236CTO, N9x
14 System board assembly, discrete graphics, non-AMT, non-TPM, non-AES 04W1469 N
4177CTO
4178CTO, 9Sx, 9Tx, 9Ux, 9Xx
4179CTO
4180CTO
4236CTO
15 CPU assembly,ASM i5-2520M Processor (2.50 GHz) 04W0492 N
4177CTO, 2Fx, 2Nx, Q5x, Q8x
4178CTO, 52x, 56x, 58x, 5Ax, 5Bx, 5Ex, 5Fx, 5Vx, 5Zx, 9Ax, 9Bx, 9Cx, 9Kx,
9Px, 9Qx, 9Tx, 9Wx
4179CTO, G2x, G3x, G4x, GBx
4180CTO, 62x, 64x, K2x, K3x, K4x, K6x, K7x, K8x, KPx, KQx, KRx, KSx, L6x,
L7x, L8x, LEx, LFx, LGx, LHx, LNx, LUx, LVx, LWx, LXx, LYx, M2x, M7x, M8x,
M9x, MCx, MDx, MEx, MGx, MHx, MJx
4236CTO, 62x, 64x, N3x, N6x, N7x, N8x, N9x, NCx, NMx, NNx
4177CTO, 2Gx, 2Px, Q2x, Q3x, Q4x
4178CTO, 54x, 55x, 57x, 59x, 5Wx, 9Lx
4179CTO
4180CTO, 63x, 65x, K5x, K9x, KAx, KEx, KFx, KHx, KJx, KKx, KLx, KMx, KNx,
KTx, KUx, KVx, KWx, L5x, L9x, LAx, LBx, LCx, LDx, LJx, LKx, LLx, LMx, LZx,
M4x, MBx
4236CTO, 63x, 65x, N2x, N5x, NAx, NBx, NHx, MBx
4177CTO, 2Hx, 2Jx, Q7x, QAx, QBx, QFx
4178CTO, 5Xx, 5Yx, 99x, 9Mx, 9Sx
4179CTO
4180CTO, KBx, KCx, KDx, KGx, KXx, KYx, KZx, L2x, L3x, L4x, LPx, LQx, M5x,
M6x, MFx
4236CTO, N4x, NDx, NEx, NFx, NGx, NPx, NQx, NRx

4177CTO, 22x, 23x, 24x, 26x, 28x, 29x, 2Ax, 2Bx, 2Dx, 2Ex, QCx, QDx
4178CTO, 5Cx, 5Dx, 5Gx, 5Hx, 5Jx, 5Kx, 5Lx, 5Mx, 98x, 9Fx, 9Gx, 9Hx, 9Nx,
9Ux, 9Vx
4179CTO, G5x, G6x, G8x, G9x,
4180CTO, LRx, LSx, MAx
4236CTO, NLx
4177CTO, 25x, 27x, 2Cx, 2Kx, 2Lx, 2Mx, QEx
4178CTO, 53x, 5Nx, 5Px, 5Qx, 5Rx, 5Sx, 5Tx, 5Ux, 92x, 93x, 94x, 95x, 96x, 97x,
9Dx, 9Ex, 9Jx, 9Rx, 9Xx, 9Yx
4179CTO, G7x
4180CTO, LTx, M3x
4236CTO, NKx
16 ThinkPad b/g/n Wireless (1x1 BGN) 60Y3247 **
4177CTO, 25x, 26x, 27x, 28x, 29x, 2Ax, 2Bx, 2Cx, 2Dx, 2Ex, 2Fx, 2Gx, 2Kx,
2Lx, 2Mx, Q7x, QDx
4178CTO, 53x, 9Fx, 9Gx, 9Hx, 9Jx, 9Kx, 9Lx, 9Mx, 9Nx, 9Sx, 9Tx, 9Ux, 9Vx,
9Wx, 9Xx, 9Yx
4180CTO, LEx, LFx, LGx, LHx, LJx, LKx, LNx, LPx, LRx, LSx, LTx, MAx
4236CTO, N6x, N7x, N8x, N9x, NCx, NKx, NLx
16 ThinkPad b/g/n Wireless (1x1 BGN) 60Y3249 **
4177CTO, 25x, 26x, 27x, 28x, 29x, 2Ax, 2Bx, 2Cx, 2Dx, 2Ex, 2Fx, 2Gx, 2Kx,
2Lx, 2Mx, Q7x, QDx
4178CTO, 53x, 9Fx, 9Gx, 9Hx, 9Jx, 9Kx, 9Lx, 9Mx, 9Nx, 9Sx, 9Tx, 9Ux, 9Vx,
9Wx, 9Xx, 9Yx
4180CTO, LEx, LFx, LGx, LHx, LJx, LKx, LNx, LPx, LRx, LSx, LTx, MAx
4236CTO, N6x, N7x, N8x, N9x, NCx, NKx, NLx
16 Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 60Y3241 **
4177CTO
4178CTO
4179CTO
4180CTO
4236CTO
16 Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 (2x2 AGN) 60Y3253 **
4177CTO, 22x, 23x, 24x, 2Nx, 2Px, Q2x, Q3x, Q4x, Q5x
5Yx, 5Zx, 92x, 93x, 94x, 95x, 96x, 97x, 98x, 9Dx, 9Ex, 9Qx, 9Rx
4179CTO, GBx
KBx, KCx, KDx, KEx, KFx, KHx, KJx, KKx, KLx, KMx, KNx, KPx, KQx, KRx, KSx,
KTx, KUx, KVx, KWx, L4x, L5x, L6x, L7x, L8x, L9x, LAx, LBx, LCx, LDx, LLx,
LMx, LQx, LUx, LVx, LWx, LXx, LYx, LZx, M2x, M3x, M4x, M7x, M8x, M9x, MBx,
MCx, MDx, MEx, MFx, MGx, MHx, MJx
4236CTO, 62x, 63x, 64x, 65x, N2x, N3x, N5x, NAx, NBx, NDx, NEx, NHx,
NMx, NNx, MBx

16 Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 60Y3233 **
4177CTO, 2Hx, 2Jx, Q8x, QFx
4178CTO, 99x, 9Ax, 9Bx, 9Cx
4179CTO
4180CTO, KGx, KXx, KYx, KZx, L2x, L3x, M5x, M6x
4236CTO, N4x, NFx, NGx, NPx, NQx, NRx
16 Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250, WW SKU 60Y3195 **
4177CTO, QAx, QBx, QEx
4178CTO, 9Px
4179CTO
4180CTO
4236CTO
16 Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250, Russia SKU 60Y3209 **
4177CTO
4178CTO
4179CTO
4180CTO
4236CTO
17 Backup battery 02K7078 **
QAx, QBx, QCx, QDx
9Wx, 9Xx, 9Yx
MBx

17 Backup battery 04W1642 **
QAx, QBx, QCx, QDx
9Wx, 9Xx, 9Yx
MBx
18 DC-in cable 04W1635 N
19 SmartCard Reader FPC cable 04W1639 N
4177CTO, 2Fx, 2Gx, 2Hx, Q7x, Q8x, QAx, QBx
4178CTO, 5Lx, 5Mx, 5Nx, 5Px, 5Qx, 5Rx, 5Sx, 5Tx, 5Ux, 5Vx, 5Wx, 5Xx, 5Yx,
5Zx, 92x, 93x, 94x, 95x, 96x, 97x, 98x, 99x, 9Ax, 9Bx, 9Cx
4179CTO
4180CTO, KEx, KFx, L9x, LAx, LBx, LPx, LQx, LVx, LXx, M8x, MCx, MDx, MEx
4236CTO, N3x, NDx, NEx
20 SmartCard Reader 04W1638 N
4177CTO, 2Fx, 2Gx, 2Hx, Q7x, Q8x, QAx, QBx
4178CTO, 5Lx, 5Mx, 5Nx, 5Px, 5Qx, 5Rx, 5Sx, 5Tx, 5Ux, 5Vx, 5Wx, 5Xx, 5Yx,
5Zx, 92x, 93x, 94x, 95x, 96x, 97x, 98x, 99x, 9Ax, 9Bx, 9Cx
4179CTO
4180CTO, KEx, KFx, L9x, LAx, LBx, LPx, LQx, LVx, LXx, M8x, MCx, MDx, MEx
4236CTO, N3x, NDx, NEx
21 Fan assembly, integrated 04W0407 N
4177CTO, 25x, 26x, 27x, 28x, 29x, 2Dx, 2Ex, 2Fx, 2Gx, 2Hx, Q2x, Q5x, Q7x,
Q8x, QAx, QCx, QDx, QFx
4178CTO, 52x, 53x, 56x, 57x, 59x, 5Ax, 5Bx, 5Cx, 5Dx, 5Jx, 5Kx, 5Lx, 5Mx,
5Nx, 5Px, 5Rx, 5Tx, 5Ux, 5Vx, 5Wx, 5Xx, 92x, 93x, 95x, 96x, 97x, 98x, 9Bx, 9Cx,
9Fx, 9Gx, 9Px, 9Qx, 9Rx, 9Vx, 9Wx, 9Yx
KDx, KEx, KFx, KGx, KHx, KJx, KKx, LDx, LEx, LFx, LGx, LHx, LJx, LKx, LNx,
LPx, LRx, LSx, LTx, LUx, LWx, M2x, M7x, M8x, M9x, MBx, MCx, MDx, MEx, MJx
4236CTO, 62x, 63x, N2x, N3x, N5x, N6x, N7x, N8x, NCx, NGx, NHx, NKx,
NLx, NMx, NNx, MBx

21 Fan assembly, integrated 04W0409 N
4177CTO, 25x, 26x, 27x, 28x, 29x, 2Dx, 2Ex, 2Fx, 2Gx, 2Hx, Q2x, Q5x, Q7x,
Q8x, QAx, QCx, QDx, QFx
4178CTO, 52x, 53x, 56x, 57x, 59x, 5Ax, 5Bx, 5Cx, 5Dx, 5Jx, 5Kx, 5Lx, 5Mx,
5Nx, 5Px, 5Rx, 5Tx, 5Ux, 5Vx, 5Wx, 5Xx, 92x, 93x, 95x, 96x, 97x, 98x, 9Bx, 9Cx,
9Fx, 9Gx, 9Px, 9Qx, 9Rx, 9Vx, 9Wx, 9Yx
KDx, KEx, KFx, KGx, KHx, KJx, KKx, LDx, LEx, LFx, LGx, LHx, LJx, LKx, LNx,
LPx, LRx, LSx, LTx, LUx, LWx, M2x, M7x, M8x, M9x, MBx, MCx, MDx, MEx, MJx
4236CTO, 62x, 63x, N2x, N3x, N5x, N6x, N7x, N8x, NCx, NGx, NHx, NKx,
NLx, NMx, NNx, MBx
21 Fan assembly, discrete 04W0408 N
4177CTO, 22x, 23x, 24x, 2Ax, 2Bx, 2Cx, 2Jx, 2Kx, 2Lx, 2Mx, 2Nx, 2Px, Q3x,
Q4x, QBx, QFx, QEx
4178CTO, 54x, 55x, 58x, 5Ex, 5Fx, 5Gx, 5Hx, 5Qx, 5Sx, 5Yx, 5Zx, 94x, 99x,
9Ax, 9Dx, 9Ex, 9Hx, 9Jx, 9Kx, 9Lx, 9Mx, 9Nx, 9Sx, 9Tx, 9Ux, 9Xx
4179CTO, G9x
LQx, LVx, LXx, LYx, LZx, M3x, M4x, M5x, M6x, MAx, MFx, MGx, MHx
4236CTO, 64x, 65x, N4x, N9x, NAx, NBx, NDx, NEx, NFx, NPx, NQx, NRx
21 Fan assembly, discrete 04W0410 N
4177CTO, 22x, 23x, 24x, 2Ax, 2Bx, 2Cx, 2Jx, 2Kx, 2Lx, 2Mx, 2Nx, 2Px, Q3x,
Q4x, QBx, QFx, QEx
4178CTO, 54x, 55x, 58x, 5Ex, 5Fx, 5Gx, 5Hx, 5Qx, 5Sx, 5Yx, 5Zx, 94x, 99x,
9Ax, 9Dx, 9Ex, 9Hx, 9Jx, 9Kx, 9Lx, 9Mx, 9Nx, 9Sx, 9Tx, 9Ux, 9Xx
4179CTO, G9x
LQx, LVx, LXx, LYx, LZx, M3x, M4x, M5x, M6x, MAx, MFx, MGx, MHx
4236CTO, 64x, 65x, N4x, N9x, NAx, NBx, NDx, NEx, NFx, NPx, NQx, NRx
22 FPC cable (touch pad with ingerprint reader and Bluetooth) 04W1625 N
QAx, QBx, QCx, QDx
9Wx, 9Xx, 9Yx
MBx

23 Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-3.0) 60Y3271 N
4177CTO, 22x, 23x, 24x, 25x, 27x, 29x, 2Ax, 2Bx, 2Cx, 2Dx, 2Ex, 2Fx, 2Gx, 2Hx,
2Jx, 2Kx, 2Lx, 2Mx, 2Nx, 2Px, Q2x, Q3x, Q4x, Q7x, Q8x, QAx, QBx, QDx, QEx
9Wx, 9Xx, 9Yx
L9x, LAx, LBx, LEx, LFx, LGx, LHx, LJx, LKx, LLx, LMx, LNx, LPx, LQx, LRx, LSx,
MBx
23 Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-3.0) 60Y3275 N
4177CTO, 22x, 23x, 24x, 25x, 27x, 29x, 2Ax, 2Bx, 2Cx, 2Dx, 2Ex, 2Fx, 2Gx, 2Hx,
9Wx, 9Xx, 9Yx
L9x, LAx, LBx, LEx, LFx, LGx, LHx, LJx, LKx, LLx, LMx, LNx, LPx, LQx, LRx, LSx,
MBx
24 Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 166.)
25 TrackPoint caps 91P9642 *
26 RJ11 cable with connector 04W1632 N
4177CTO, 22x, 23x, 24x, 25x, 29x, 2Ax, 2Bx, 2Cx, 2Ex, 2Jx, Q4x, Q7x, QAx,
QCx
4178CTO, 5Ax, 5Bx, 5Cx, 5Dx, 5Ex, 5Fx, 5Gx, 5Hx, 5Jx, 5Kx, 5Lx, 5Mx, 5Nx,
5Px, 5Qx, 5Rx, 5Sx, 5Tx, 5Ux, 5Vx, 5Wx, 5Xx, 5Yx, 5Zx, 92x, 93x, 94x, 95x, 96x,
97x, 98x, 99x, 9Ax, 9Bx, 9Cx, 9Dx, 9Ex, 9Rx
4180CTO, K2x, K3x, K4x, K5x, K6x, K7x, K8x, K9x, KAx, KBx, KCx, KDx, KEx,
KFx, KGx, KHx, KJx, KKx, KLx, KMx, KNx, KPx, KQx, KRx, KSx, KTx, KUx, KVx,
KWx, KXx, KYx, KZx, L2x, L3x, L4x, L5x, L6x, L7x, L8x, L9x, LAx, LBx, LCx, LDx,
LEx, LFx, LGx, LHx, LJx, LKx, LLx, LMx, LNx, LPx, LQx, LRx, LSx, LTx, LYx, LZx,
M2x, M3x, M4x, M5x, M6x, M9x, MAx, MBx, MCx, MDx, MEx, MFx, MGx
4236CTO, N2x, N3x, N4x, N5x, N6x, N7x, N8x, N9x, NAx, NBx, NCx, NDx, NEx,
NFx, NGx, NHx, NKx, NLx, NMx, NNx, NPx, NQx, NRx, MBx
27 DIMM slot door 04W1636 **
28 HDD cover 04W1637 **

29 Audio sub card 04W1623 N
QAx, QBx, QCx, QDx
9Wx, 9Xx, 9Yx
MBx
30 Audio sub card cable 04W1624 N
QAx, QBx, QCx, QDx
9Wx, 9Xx, 9Yx
MBx
31 Slice battery 42T4739 *
4177CTO
4178CTO
4179CTO
4180CTO
4236CTO
32 mSATA 45N8259 N
4177CTO, Q3x, QAx, QCx
4178CTO, 5Ux, 9Cx
4179CTO
4180CTO, M6x
4236CTO

Thermal grease 91P8835 N
ac power adapter (see Information about ac power adapters on page 170.)
LCD FRUs
In ThinkPad T420 and T420i, there are following types of LCDs.
14.0-inch HD (1366 x 768) LED backlight Anti-Glare Display (Table 40 Parts list14.0-inch HD (1366 x
768) LED Backlight Anti-Glare Display on page 155)
14.0-inch HD+ (1600 x 900) LED backlight Anti-Glare Display (Table 41 Parts list14.0-inch HD+ (1600 x
900) LED backlight Anti-Glare Display on page 161)

10
1
8
4
7 5
Table 40. Parts list14.0-inch HD (1366 x 768) LED Backlight Anti-Glare Display
No. FRU (14.0-inch HD (1366 x 768) LED backlight Anti-Glare Display) FRU no. CRU
ID
a, See Miscellaneous parts on page 167.
b

Table 40. Parts list14.0-inch HD (1366 x 768) LED Backlight Anti-Glare Display (continued)
ID
1 LCD bezel assembly 04W1609 N
4177CTO, 22x, 23x, 24x, 25x, 26x, 27x, 28x, 29x, 2Ax, 2Bx, 2Cx, 2Dx, 2Ex, 2Fx, 2Gx, 2Hx,
2Jx, 2Kx, 2Lx, 2Mx, 2Nx, 2Px, Q2x, Q3x, Q4x, Q5x, Q7x, Q8x, QAx, QBx, QCx, QDx
5Jx, 5Kx, 5Lx, 5Mx, 5Nx, 5Px, 5Qx, 5Rx, 5Sx, 5Tx, 5Ux, 5Vx, 5Wx, 5Xx, 5Yx, 5Zx, 92x, 93x,
94x, 95x, 96x, 97x, 98x, 99x, 9Ax, 9Bx, 9Cx, 9Dx, 9Ex, 9Fx, 9Gx, 9Hx, 9Jx, 9Kx, 9Lx, 9Mx,
9Nx, 9Px, 9Qx, 9Rx, 9Sx, 9Tx, 9Ux, 9Vx, 9Wx, 9Xx, 9Yx
4180CTO, 62x, 63x, 64x, 65x, K2x, K3x, K4x, K5x, K6x, K7x, K8x, K9x, KAx, KBx, KCx,
KDx, KEx, KFx, KGx, KHx, KJx, KKx, KLx, KMx, KNx, KPx, KQx, KRx, KSx, KTx, KUx,
KVx, KWx, KXx, KYx, KZx, L2x, L3x, L4x, L5x, L6x, L7x, L8x, L9x, LAx, LBx, LCx, LDx,
LEx, LFx, LGx, LHx, LJx, LKx, LLx, LMx, LNx, LPx, LQx, LRx, LSx, LTx, LUx, LVx, LWx,
LXx, LYx, LZx, M2x, M3x, M4x, M5x, M6x, M7x, M8x, M9x, MAx, MBx, MCx, MDx, MEx,
MFx, MGx, MHx, MJx
4236CTO, 62x, 63x, 64x, 65x, N2x, N3x, N4x, N5x, N6x, N7x, N8x, N9x, NAx, NBx, NCx,
NDx, NEx, NFx, NGx, NHx, NKx, NLx, NMx, NNx, NPx, NQx, NRx, MBx
2 Camera module 60Y9994 N
4180CTO, 62x, 63x, 64x, 65x, K7x, K8x, K9x, KAx, KBx, KCx, KDx, KEx, KFx, KGx, KHx,
KJx, KKx, KLx, KMx, KNx, KQx, KRx, KSx, KTx, KUx, KVx, KWx, KXx, KYx, KZx, L2x, L3x,
L4x, L5x, L6x, L7x, L8x, L9x, LAx, LBx, LCx, LDx, LFx, LGx, LHx, LLx, LMx, LNx, LPx, LQx,
LRx, LSx, LTx, LVx, LWx, LXx, LYx, LZx, M2x, M3x, M4x, M5x, M6x, M7x, M8x, M9x, MAx,
4236CTO, 62x, 63x, 64x, 65x, N2x, N4x, N5x, N7x, N8x, N9x, NAx, NBx, NCx, NDx, NEx,
NFx, NGx, NHx, NKx, NLx, NPx, NQx, NRx, MBx
2 Camera module (No camera and with microphone) 04W1613 N
4177CTO, Q7x, QCx
4178CTO
4179CTO, G2x
4180CTO, K2x, K3x, K4x, K5x, K6x, KPx, LEx, LJx, LKx, LUx, MFx
4236CTO, N3x, N6x, NMx, NNx
2 Camera module (No camera and no integrated microphone) 04W1614 N
4177CTO
4178CTO
4179CTO
4180CTO
4236CTO
3 LCD module, 14.0-inch HD (1366 x 768) LED backlight Anti-Glare Display 93P5691 N
2Jx, 2Mx, Q4x, Q5x, Q7x, QCx, QDx, QEx
4178CTO, 52x, 53x, 56x, 57x, 5Ax, 5Bx, 5Cx, 5Dx, 5Ex, 5Fx, 5Gx, 5Hx, 5Jx, 5Kx, 5Lx,
5Mx, 92x, 93x, 94x, 95x, 98x, 9Dx, 9Ex, 9Fx, 9Gx, 9Hx, 9Nx, 9Ux, 9Vx, 9Wx, 9Yx
4180CTO, 62x, 64x, K2x, K3x, K4x, K5x, K6x, K7x, K8x, K9x, KAx, KBx, KCx, KDx, KEx,
KFx, KGx, KLx, KMx, KNx, L7x, L8x, L9x, LCx, LDx, LEx, LFx, LGx, LHx, LJx, LKx, LLx,
LMx, LNx, LPx, LRx, LSx, LTx, LUx, LVx, LWx, LXx, LYx, M2x, M3x, M4x, M5x, M6x, M7x,
M9x, MAx, MCx, MGx
4236CTO, 62x, 64x, N2x, N3x, N5x, NCx, NDx, NKx, NLx, NMx, NPx, NQx, NRx

ID
M9x, MAx, MCx, MGx
3 LCD module, 14.0-inch HD (1366 x 768) LED backlight Anti-Glare Display 04W0476 N
M9x, MAx, MCx, MGx
M9x, MAx, MCx, MGx
M9x, MAx, MCx, MGx

ID
4 Hinges 04W1610 N
MFx, MGx, MHx, MJx
4 Hinges 04W1612 N
MFx, MGx, MHx, MJx
4 Hinges 04W1611 N
MFx, MGx, MHx, MJx

ID
5 Wireless antenna (wireless LAN/wirless WAN) 04W1615 N
MFx, MGx, MHx, MJx
MFx, MGx, MHx, MJx
6 LCD rear cover assembly 04W1608 N
MFx, MGx, MHx, MJx

ID
7 LED cable 04W1619 N
MFx, MGx, MHx, MJx
8 LCD cable 04W1617 N
4177CTO, 22x, 23x, 24x, 25x, 26x, 27x, 28x, 29x, 2Ax, 2Bx, 2Cx, 2Dx, 2Ex, 2Fx, 2Gx,
2Hx, 2Jx, 2Mx, Q4x, Q5x, Q7x, QCx, QDx
M9x, MAx, MCx, MGx
9 LED sub card 04W1370 N
MFx, MGx, MHx, MJx

ID
10 Clear plate kit 04W1620 N
MFx, MGx, MHx, MJx
Table 41. Parts list14.0-inch HD+ (1600 x 900) LED backlight Anti-Glare Display
No. FRU (14.0-inch HD+ (1600 x 900) LED backlight Anti-Glare Display) FRU no. CRU
ID
a, See Miscellaneous parts on page 167.
b
1 LCD bezel assembly 04W1609 N
MFx, MGx, MHx, MJx
2 Camera module 60Y9994 N
4180CTO, 62x, 63x, 64x, 65x, K7x, K8x, K9x, KAx, KBx, KCx, KDx, KEx, KFx, KGx, KHx,
KJx, KKx, KLx, KMx, KNx, KQx, KRx, KSx, KTx, KUx, KVx, KWx, KXx, KYx, KZx, L2x, L3x,
L4x, L5x, L6x, L7x, L8x, L9x, LAx, LBx, LCx, LDx, LFx, LGx, LHx, LLx, LMx, LNx, LPx, LQx,
LRx, LSx, LTx, LVx, LWx, LXx, LYx, LZx, M2x, M3x, M4x, M5x, M6x, M7x, M8x, M9x, MAx,
4236CTO, 62x, 63x, 64x, 65x, N2x, N4x, N5x, N7x, N8x, N9x, NAx, NBx, NCx, NDx, NEx,
NFx, NGx, NHx, NKx, NLx, NPx, NQx, NRx, MBx

Table 41. Parts list14.0-inch HD+ (1600 x 900) LED backlight Anti-Glare Display (continued)
ID
2 Camera module (No camera and with microphone) 04W1613 N
4177CTO, Q7x, QCx
4178CTO
4179CTO, G2x
4180CTO, K2x, K3x, K4x, K5x, K6x, KPx, LEx, LJx, LKx, LUx, MFx
4236CTO, N3x, N6x, NMx, NNx
2 Camera module (No camera and no integrated microphone) 04W1614 N
4177CTO
4178CTO
4179CTO
4180CTO
4236CTO
3 LCD module, 14.0-inch HD+ (1600 x 900) LED backlight Anti-Glare Display 93P5693 N
4177CTO, 2Kx, 2Lx, 2Nx, 2Px, Q2x, Q3x, Q8x, QAx, QBx, QFx
4178CTO, 54x, 55x, 58x, 59x, 5Nx, 5Px, 5Qx, 5Rx, 5Sx, 5Tx, 5Ux, 5Vx, 5Wx, 5Xx, 5Yx,
5Zx, 96x, 97x, 99x, 9Ax, 9Bx, 9Cx, 9Jx, 9Kx, 9Lx, 9Mx, 9Px, 9Qx, 9Rx, 9Sx, 9Tx, 9Xx
4179CTO
4180CTO, 63x, 65x, KHx, KJx, KKx, KPx, KQx, KRx, KSx, KTx, KUx, KVx, KWx, KXx, KYx,
KZx, L2x, L3x, L4x, L5x, L6x, LAx, LBx, LQx, LZx, M8x, MBx, MDx, MEx, MFx, MHx, MJx
4236CTO, 63x, 65x, N4x, N6x, N7x, N8x, N9x, NAx, NBx, NEx, NFx, NGx, NHx, NNx, MBx
3 LCD module, 14.0-inch HD+ (1600 x 900) LED backlight Anti-Glare Display 93P5689 N
4177CTO, 2Kx, 2Lx, 2Nx, 2Px, Q2x, Q3x, Q8x, QAx, QBx, QFx
4179CTO
4 Hinges 04W1610 N
MFx, MGx, MHx, MJx

ID
4 Hinges 04W1612 N
MFx, MGx, MHx, MJx
4 Hinges 04W1611 N
MFx, MGx, MHx, MJx
MFx, MGx, MHx, MJx

ID
MFx, MGx, MHx, MJx
6 LCD rear cover assembly 04W1608 N
MFx, MGx, MHx, MJx
7 LED cable 04W1619 N
MFx, MGx, MHx, MJx

ID
8 LCD cable 04W1618 N
4177CTO, 2Kx, 2Lx, 2Nx, 2Px, Q2x, Q3x, Q8x, QAx, QBx
4179CTO
9 LED sub card 04W1370 N
MFx, MGx, MHx, MJx
10 Clear plate kit 04W1620 N
MFx, MGx, MHx, MJx

Keyboard
Table 42. Parts listKeyboard
Language FRU no. CRU
ID
Arabic 45N2076 45N2146 45N2216 **
Belgian 45N2077 45N2147 45N2217
Brazilian Portuguese 45N2075 45N2145 45N2215
Bulgarian 45N2078 45N2148 45N2218
Canadian French (058) 45N2073 45N2143 45N2213
Canadian French (Acnor) 45N2072 45N2142 45N2212
Czech 45N2079 45N2149 45N2219
Danish 45N2080 45N2150 45N2220
Finnish, Swedish 45N2097 45N2167 45N2237
French 45N2082 45N2152 45N2222
German 45N2083 45N2153 45N2223
Greek (U. S. English and Greek layout) 45N2084 45N2154 45N2224
Hebrew 45N2085 45N2155 45N2225
Hungarian 45N2086 45N2156 45N2226
Icelandic 45N2087 45N2157 45N2227
Italian 45N2088 45N2158 45N2228
Japanese 45N2102 45N2172 45N2242
Kazakhstan 45N2089 45N2159 45N2229
Korean 45N2103 45N2173 45N2243
Latin American Spanish 45N2074 45N2144 45N2214
Norwegian 45N2091 45N2161 45N2231
Polish 45N2092 45N2162 45N2232
Portuguese 45N2093 45N2163 45N2233
Russian 45N2094 45N2164 45N2234
Slovak 45N2095 45N2165 45N2235
Slovenian 45N2096 45N2166 45N2236
Spanish 45N2081 45N2151 45N2221
Swiss 45N2098 45N2168 45N2238
Thai 45N2105 45N2175 45N2245
Traditional Chinese 45N2104 45N2174 45N2244
Turkish 45N2099 45N2169 45N2239
U.K. English 45N2100 45N2170 45N2240
U.S. English 45N2071 45N2141 45N2211
U.S. English (International, with a Euro symbol) 45N2101 45N2171 45N2241
Netherlands 45N2090 45N2160 45N2230
Turkish (F Type) 60Y9552 60Y9554 60Y9550

Miscellaneous parts
Table 43. Parts listMiscellaneous parts
FRU FRU no. CRU
ID
Screw kit: 04W1605 N
M2 3 mm, black (50)
M2 5 mm, black (20)
M2 8 mm, black (15)
M2 10 mm, Silver (4)
M2 15 mm, black (8)
M2.5 4 mm, black (8)
M2.5 6 mm, black (8)
M2 (shoulder), black (4)
Hex stud, Silver (4)
Seal kit 04W1606 N
Base miscellaneous parts: 04W1602 N
Foot rubber - front left
Foot rubber - front right
Foot rubber - rear
Bottom shield
Insulation sheet - CPU
Insulation sheet - system board
Insulation sheet - touchpad
Insulation sheet - battery connector
Lens, LED (RJ-45)
Knob, wireless switch
Lever, wireless switch
ODD lock button
ODD eject spring
ODD eject button
ODD eject brecket
Dust ilter 1
Dust ilter 2
Dust ilter 3
Dust ilter 4
Dust ilter 5
ODD stop rubber
Sponge L43W4H5
Sponge L15W4H5
Sponge L110W4H5
Sponge L85W3H3
Sponge L26W4H1

Table 43. Parts listMiscellaneous parts (continued)
FRU FRU no. CRU
ID
Keyboard bezel miscellaneous parts: 04W1603 N
Magnet - suspend switch
Bracket - touchpad
Bracket - right speaker
Bracket - left speaker
Bracket - left speaker EMI spring
Bracket - FPR EMI
Speaker mesh
Face sheet - touchpad
ThinkPad logo
Bracket - touchpad button
Bracket - FPR
Insulation sheet - touchpad
Insulation sheet - ingerprint
LCD latch left
LCD latch right
LCD link
LCD latch spring
System miscellaneous parts: 04W1604 N
(a) Express dummy card
(b) Fan bracket, discrete
(c) LCD connector bracket
CPU mylar for 35W SV GT2
1394 cover
Dummy cover, RJ-11
Plastic support for smart card
Blind sheet for SIM card
SIM dummy card
Note: Italicized letters in parentheses are references to the exploded view in Overall
on page 134.
System board miscellaneous parts: 04W1601 N
Insulation sheet - MB
Insulation sheet - DDR
Insulation sheet - express card
Insulation sheet - battery
Insulation sheet - docking
Insulation sheet - bottom hole
Insulation sheet - DC-IN
Bracket - express card
SIM guide bracket sub assy
CPU bracket sub assy
SIM slide spacer
SIM pull tab
Sponge for RJ45 connector
Sponge for display port connector
Sponge for HDD 1
Sponge for HDD 2
Sponge for HDD 3
Sponge for ODD 1
Sponge for ODD 2

Table 43. Parts listMiscellaneous parts (continued)
FRU FRU no. CRU
ID
LCD miscellaneous parts: 04W1607 N
LCD front bezel
Rubber - LCD front bezel
Stopper - LCD front bezel
LED lens - LCD front bezel
Shield - EMC
Clear plate - LCD rear cover
LED lens - LCD rear cover
ThinkPad logo
Lenovo logo
LCD latch - right
LCD latch - left
Sponge - center
Sponge - upper
Sponge - lower
Stopper - upper right
Stopper - upper left
Stopper - lower right
Stopper - lower left

Information about ac power adapters
Table 44. Parts list2-pin ac power adapters
FRU FRU no. CRU
ID
2-pin (65 W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxE, xxF, xxJ, xxL, xxP, xxS, xxU, xxY) 42T5282 *
2-pin (65 W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxE, xxF, xxJ, xxL, xxP, xxS, xxU, xxY) 42T4423
Table 45. Parts list3-pin ac power adapters

FRU FRU no. CRU
ID
3-pin (65 W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxA, xxB, xxG, xxH, xxK, xxM, xxQ, xxT, xxV) 42T5283 *
3-pin (65 W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxA, xxB, xxG, xxH, xxK, xxM, xxQ, xxT, xxV) 42T4421
3-pin (90 W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxA, xxB, xxG, xxH, xxK, xxM, xxQ, xxT, xxV) 45N0068

Power cords
A ThinkPad power cord for a speciic country or region is usually available only in that country or region:
Table 46. Parts list2-pin power cords

Country or region FRU no. CRU
ID
Argentina 42T5020 42T5105 *
models -CTO, xxY
Brazil 42T5180 42T5183
models -CTO, xxP
Canada, U.S. 42T5008 42T5093
models -CTO, xxF, xxL, xxS, xxU
Japan 42T5014 42T5099
models -CTO, xxE, xxJ
Table 47. Parts list3-pin power cords

Country or region FRU no. CRU
ID
Australia, New Zealand 42T5050 42T5135 *
models -CTO, xxM
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, South Africa 42T5056 42T5141
models -CTO, xxG
Canada, U.S. 42T5004 42T5089
models -CTO, xxG, xxT
China (P.R.C.) (other than Hong Kong S.A.R.) 42T5065 42T5150
models -CTO, xxC
Denmark 42T5041 42T5126
models -CTO, xxG
European countries 42T5029 42T5114
models -CTO, xxG
India 42T5083 42T5168
models -CTO, xxQ
Israel 42T5062 42T5147
models -CTO, xxG
Italy 42T5047 42T5132
models -CTO, xxG
Korea 42T5077 42T5162
models -CTO, xxK
Switzerland 42T5044 42T5129
models -CTO, xxG
Taiwan 42T5071 42T5156
models -CTO, xxV
U.K., China (Hong Kong S.A.R.) 42T5035 42T5120
models -CTO, xxB, xxG, xxH

Recovery discs

Windows 7 Professional (32 bit) DVDs
Windows 7 Professional (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models:
4177-CTO, QAx, Q7x, QDx
4178-CTO, 9Qx, 9Px, 9Vx, 9Ux
4179-CTO, G7x, G3x
4180-CTO, MFx, LTx, LQx, LPx, LMx, LKx, LHx, LGx, LDx, LCx, L7x, KQx, KLx, K7x, K6x, K3x, LSx, LRx
4236-CTO, NEx, NDx, NAx, N9x, N8x, N7x, N6x, NLx
Table 48. Parts listWindows 7 Professional (32 bit) recovery DVDs

Language P/N CRU
ID
Simpliied Chinese 03W7901 *
Japanese 03W7902
US English 03W7903

Windows 7 Professional (64 bit) DVDs
Windows 7 Professional (64 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models:
4177-CTO, 2Px, 2Nx, 2Kx, QBx, Q8x, Q5x, 2Cx, 27x, Q4x, Q3x, Q2x, 25x, 2Dx, QCx, 2Bx, 2Ax, 29x,
28x, 26x, QEx
4178-CTO, 9Yx, 9Xx, 9Wx, 9Tx, 9Sx, 9Rx, 9Mx, 9Lx, 9Kx, 9Jx, 9Cx, 9Bx, 9Ax, 99x, 96x, 93x, 5Zx, 5Yx,
5Xx, 5Wx, 5Vx, 5Ux, 5Tx, 5Sx, 5Rx, 5Qx, 5Px, 5Fx, 5Ex, 5Bx, 5Ax, 59x, 58x, 57x, 56x, 55x, 54x, 53x, 52x,
9Hx, 9Gx, 5Mx, 5Kx, 5Jx, 5Hx, 5Gx, 5Dx, 5Cx
4179-CTO, GBx
4180-CTO, MJx, MHx, MEx, MDx, MCx, MBx, M9x, M8x, M7x, M6x, M5x, M4x, M3x, M2x, LZx, LYx,
LXx, LWx, LVx, LUx, 65x, 64x, 63x, 62x, LBx, LAx, L9x, L8x, L6x, L5x, L4x, L3x, L2x, KZx, KYx, KXx,
KWx, KVx, KUx, KTx, KSx, KRx, KPx, KNx, KMx, KKx, KJx, KHx, KGx, KFx, KEx, KDx, KCx, KBx, KAx,
K9x, K8x, K5x, K4x, K2x
4236-CTO, NNx, NMx, MBx, NHx, NGx, 65x, 64x, 63x, 62x, NFx, NBx, N5x, N4x, N3x, N2x
Table 49. Parts listWindows 7 Professional (64 bit) recovery DVDs

Language P/N CRU
ID
Arabic 03W7904
Brazilian Portuguese 03W7905
Simpliied Chinese 03W7906
Traditional Chinese 03W7907
Czech 03W7908
English (for India) 03W7909
French 03W7910
Greek 03W7911
German 03W7912
Hebrew 03W7913
Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong S.A.R.) 03W7914
Hungarian 03W7915
Japanese 03W7916
Korea 03W7917
Polish 03W7918
Portuguese 03W7919
Romanian 03W7920
Russian 03W7921
Slovak 03W7922
Spanish 03W7923
Serbian-Cyrllic 03W7924
Turkish 03W7925
US English (Disabled) 03W7926
US English 03W7927
English, Danish, Finnish, Swedish, and Norwegian 03W7928
English, Dutch, French, German, and Italian 03W7929
English, Slovenian, and Croatian 03W7930

Windows 7 Home Basic (32 bit) DVDs
Windows 7 Home Basic (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models:
4177-CTO, 2Ex, 24x, 23x, 22x
4178-CTO, 9Ex, 9Dx
4179-CTO, G9x, G8x
4180-CTO, MGx, MAx
4236-CTO
Table 50. Parts listWindows 7 Home Basic (32 bit) recovery DVDs
Language P/N CRU
ID
Arabic 03W7935 *
French 03W7939
Portuguese 03W7940
Russian 03W7941
Spanish 03W7942
Turkish 03W7944
US English 03W7945

Windows 7 Home Premium (32 bit) DVDs
Windows 7 Home Premium (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models:
4177-CTO
4178-CTO
4179-CTO, G4x
4180-CTO, LNx
4236-CTO, NCx
Table 51. Parts listWindows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) recovery DVDs
Language P/N CRU
ID
US English 03W7948

Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) DVDs
Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models:
4177-CTO, 2Mx, 2Lx, 2Jx, QFx
4178-CTO, 9Nx, 9Fx
4179-CTO
4180-CTO
4236-CTO, NRx, NQx, NPx
Table 52. Parts listWindows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) recovery DVDs
Language P/N CRU
ID
Arabic 03W7949 *
Traditional Chinese 03W7952
Czech 03W7953
French 03W7955
Greek 03W7956
German 03W7957
Hebrew 03W7958
Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong S.A.R.) 03W7959
Hungarian 03W7960
Japanese 03W7961
Korea 03W7962
Polish 03W7963
Portuguese 03W7964
Romanian 03W7965
Russian 03W7966
Slovak 03W7967
Spanish 03W7968
Turkish 03W7970
US English (Disabled) 03W7971
US English 03W7972
English, Danish, Finnish, Swedish, and Norwegian 03W7973
English, Dutch, French, German, and Italian 03W7974
English, Slovenian, and Croatian 03W7975

Common service tools
Table 53. Parts listCommon service tools
Tool P/N
Screwdriver kit 95F3598
1/4" drive spinner handle 1650840
1/4" Sq. to 1/4" hex torx adapter 93F2838
TR7-TR-10 tamper resistant torx bits 00P6967
Removal tool antenna RF connector 08K7159
USB 2.0 CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive II 40Y8687
USB cable 40Y8704
USB loppy diskette drive for maintenance diskette 05K9283
USB loppy diskette drive tool kit 27L3452
Test card for integrated Smart Card 42W7820
LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later
Note: Download the ile from the following Web site:
http://www.lenovo.com/spm

Appendix A. Notices
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ThinkPad T420 and T420i

Hardware Maintenance Manual

First Edition (February 2011)

About this manual. . . . . . . . . . . iii Power management . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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Attention: Metal objects are good electrical conductors.

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Electronic emissions notices

Safety inspection guide

Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present:

Chapter 1. Safety information 3

When handling ESD-sensitive parts:

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Chapter 1. Safety information 5

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Chapter 1. Safety information 7

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Chapter 1. Safety information 9

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Chapter 1. Safety information 17

Strategy for replacing FRUs

Before replacing parts:

To download software ixes, drivers, and UEFI BIOS, do as follows:

Copyright Lenovo 2011 23

Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive

Important notice for replacing a system board

Attention: When handling a system board:

How to use error message

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Dynamic Conigure To Order (CTO)

Custom Model Variant (CMV)

General Announce Variant (GAV)

FRU identiication for CTO, CMV, and GAV products

Chapter 2. Important service information 25

Using the HMM

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The following are not covered under warranty:

The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities:

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Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS

Note: PC-Doctor for DOS is available at the following Web site:

To enter ThinkPad Setup Utility, do as follows:

Testing the computer

To run the test, do as follows:

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PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2008 PC-Doctor, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The options on the test menu are as follows:

Diagnostics Interactive Tests

10. Run the applicable function test.

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Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox

To run this program, do as follows: