If any unsafe conditions are present, you must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and whether you can continue without first correcting the problem. ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. b. The power cord should be the authorized type specified for your computer. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup c. Insulation must not be frayed or worn. 4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries.
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 DANGER DANGER ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
UEFI BIOS downloads. Telephone numbers for Lenovo Support are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone • System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo authorized service technicians are available in the following support site: http://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/ion/...
Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) model This model provides the ability for a customer to configure a Lenovo solution from a Web site, and have this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it is built and shipped directly to the customer. The machine label and eSupport will load these products as the 4-character MT, 4-character model, and 2-character country code.
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To get the general FRU list for a product, do the following: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to select a product. 3. Click the Product & Parts tab.
This chapter contains the following topics: • “What to do first” on page 23 • “Checkout guide” on page 24 – “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 24 – “Quick test programs” on page 24 – “UEFI diagnostic program” on page 25 –...
The Lenovo Solution Center program is available for download at: http://www.lenovo.com/diags To run the Lenovo Solution Center program, go to Control Panel, click System and Security ➙ Lenovo - System Health and Diagnostics, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 • Microsoft Windows Server 2008 To download and install a quick test program, go to http://www.lenovo.com/diags, and follow the instructions on the Web site. To run a test using quick test program, do the following: 1.
• If the computer does not charge during operation, go to “Checking operational charging” on page 27. 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. ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
4. Check the battery status icon again. If the same error still exists, replace the system board. Checking the removable battery This system supports only batteries specially designed for this specific system and manufactured by Lenovo or an authorized builder. The system does not support unauthorized batteries or batteries designed for other systems.
Ground • If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. • If the voltage is not correct, replace the coin-cell battery. • If the coin-cell battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Recovery Disc Set after the new drive is installed. For information about which discs to order, go to http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup. Depending on the model, the number of recovery discs included in the Recovery Disc Set differs. To restore...
After two consecutive failed boot attempts, the Windows recovery environment starts automatically. Then you can choose repair and recovery options by following the instructions on the screen. Note: Ensure that your computer is connected to ac power during the recovery process. ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Creating and using a recovery USB drive You can create a recovery USB drive as a backup for the Windows recovery programs. With the recovery USB drive, you can troubleshoot and fix the problems even if the preinstalled Windows recovery programs are damaged.
To put the system back to operational status, the only Lenovo and Lenovo-authorized service solution would be to replace the hard disk drive with a scheduled fee.
3. When the user hard disk password icon is displayed on the screen, press F1. The master hard disk password icon is displayed. Enter the master hard disk password. 4. When the supervisor password icon is displayed, enter the supervisor password to enter the ThinkPad Setup program.
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 37. ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Note: For a device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad notebook computers, see the manual for that device. Numeric error codes Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0177 Replace the system board. Bad SVP data, stop POST task—The checksum of the supervisor password in the EEPROM is not correct.
If this error happens at a service center, Lenovo authorized service personnel will clean up the non-volatile system UEFI variable storage using the above solution.
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: •...
6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find 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 ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Has the same function as the ScrLK key on a conventional keyboard. Fn+End Has the same function as the Insert key on a conventional keyboard. Fn+4 Puts your computer into sleep mode. To return to normal operation, press the Fn key only. ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
USB 3.0 connectors Smart-card reader slot (available on some models) Bottom view Emergency-reset hole Removable battery Docking station connector Speakers Locating FRUs and CRUs This topic introduces the following service parts: • “Major FRUs” on page 46 ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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CRUs, you can either install the CRU yourself or you can request that a Service Provider install the CRU according to the warranty service for your product. If you intend on installing the CRU, Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request.
Major FRUs FRU descriptions Self-service Optional-service LCD unit (see “LCD FRUs” on page 48) Keyboard spacer Keyboard bezel assembly (with or without fingerprint reader) Power-button card Micro-SIM-card tray (available on some models) System board ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Lenovo recovery disc set are used to restore the Microsoft Windows operating system. They might not come with the computer, and a user might order them from http://www.lenovo.com/lenovorecovery, though additional shipping and handling fees might apply. Chapter 7 Locations...
(available in the keyboard bezel assembly kit) Connector and cable guide This section provides information to help Lenovo-authorized service technicians identify connectors and cables for replacement purpose. To view each FRU and the exploded illustration of the computer, see “Major FRUs”...
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LCD connector (internal) LCD cable, connecting the LCD unit to the system board ac power connector (left side) None. Integrated. Thermal fan connector (internal) Thermal fan assembly with cable HDMI connector (left side) None. Integrated. ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Connector/location Internal cable None. Integrated. Mini DisplayPort connector (left side) 25 26 USB 3.0 connectors (left side) None. Integrated. Camera/microphone module connector and cable Connector/location Internal cable Camera/microphone module connector (internal) Camera cable, connecting the camera/microphone module, the power-button card, and the ThinkPad logo LED (on the A-cover) to the system board Keyboard bezel assembly connector and cable Internal cable...
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Wireless-LAN antenna connector (internal) Wireless-LAN antenna assembly with cable (gray), connecting the main wireless-LAN antenna to the wireless-LAN card Wireless-LAN antenna connector (internal) Wireless-LAN antenna assembly with cable (black), connecting the auxiliary wireless-LAN antenna to the wireless-LAN card ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Camera cable, connecting the power-button card to the system board, the ThinkPad logo LED (on the A-cover), and the camera/microphone module Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup Chapter 7 Locations...
Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You can find a list of CRUs for your product in this Hardware Maintenance Manual. An electronic version of this manual can be found at http://www.lenovo.com/support.
ThinkPad Setup program is set to UEFI Only. 1. Connect a USB memory key to the computer. 2. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/maintenanceutilities and follow the instructions on the screen to create a Maintenance Key. Note: Only an authorized Lenovo service technician can access the above Web site.
ThinkPad Setup program is set to UEFI Only. 1. Connect a USB memory key to the computer. 2. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/maintenanceutilities and follow the instructions on the screen to create a Maintenance key. Note: Only an authorized Lenovo service technician can access the above Web site.
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1. Insert the latest version of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer. 2. From the main menu, select 6. Set ECA Information. 3. To write the ECA information, select 1. Write ECA/rework number from EEPROM, and follow the instructions on the screen.
Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You can find a list of CRUs for your product in this Hardware Maintenance Manual. An electronic version of this manual is available for downloading at http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Before you start the servicing, remove installed micro-SIM card (or dummy micro-SIM card) and the micro-SIM-card tray from the computer. After you finish the servicing, ensure that you install the micro-SIM-card tray with the micro-SIM card back into the computer. ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
The only exception to this is if the battery is physically damaged or a customer is reporting a possible safety issue. If the Lenovo Solution Center program is not installed on the computer, the customer should download and install the program to diagnose the battery, before getting a non-physically damaged battery replaced. Note that the replacement of a physically damaged battery is not covered by the warranty.
The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. Apply those labels when you replace the base cover. For the labels that are not shipped with the new base cover, peel them from the old base cover, and adhere them to the new one. ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
The only exception to this is if the battery is physically damaged or a customer is reporting a possible safety issue. If the Lenovo Solution Center program is not installed on the computer, the customer should download and install the program to diagnose the battery, before getting a non-physically damaged battery replaced. Note that the replacement of a physically damaged battery is not covered by the warranty.
Removal steps of the memory module When installing: Insert the notched end of the memory module into the memory slot at an angle of about 20 degrees. Press the memory module in firmly, and pivot it downward until it snaps into place. Ensure that the memory module is firmly seated in the slot and does not move easily.
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Removal steps of the internal storage drive and drive cable Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 2.7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) (1.85 kgf-cm) ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
When installing: Ensure that the internal storage drive is firmly attached. 1060 Wireless-LAN card or WiGig module For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Removable battery” on page 61 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 62 Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 2.7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Plug the gray cable into the main connector and the black cable into the auxiliary connector on the card. ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removal steps of the WiGig module In step , disconnect the connectors by using the removal tool for the antenna RF connector or pick off the connectors in the direction as shown by using your fingers. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 ×...
M2 × 2.7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) 1080 Thermal fan assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Removable battery” on page 61 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 62 ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Removal steps of the thermal fan assembly 1. Loosen the screws in ascending alphabetical order ( ) as illustrated. 2. Release the cables from the cable holder on the thermal fan assembly. 3. Remove the thermal fan assembly. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
– The cover of the thermal fan assembly is deformed or damaged. – There is abnormal noise during rotation. 1090 dc-in cable assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Removable battery” on page 61 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 62 ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removal steps of the dc-in cable assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) (1.85 kgf-cm) 1100 System board Important notices for handling the system board When handling the system board, observe the following: •...
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“1070 Wireless-WAN card (available on some models)” on page 69 • “1080 Thermal fan assembly” on page 70 Removal steps of the system board Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 2.3 mm, big head, nylon-coated (2) (1.85 kgf-cm) ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
“1060 Wireless-LAN card or WiGig module” on page 67 • “1070 Wireless-WAN card (available on some models)” on page 69 • “1080 Thermal fan assembly” on page 70 • “1100 System board” on page 73 ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
DANGER Use only the authorized battery specified for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Removal steps of the coin-cell battery When installing: Ensure that the coin-cell battery connector is attached firmly. 1120 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
“1060 Wireless-LAN card or WiGig module” on page 67 • “1070 Wireless-WAN card (available on some models)” on page 69 • “1080 Thermal fan assembly” on page 70 • “1100 System board” on page 73 • “1120 Speaker assembly” on page 77 ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Removal steps of the smart-card reader assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
1140 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Removable battery” on page 61 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 62 Removal steps of the LCD unit ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 0.181 Nm M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) Silver (1.85 kgf-cm) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
“1060 Wireless-LAN card or WiGig module” on page 67 • “1070 Wireless-WAN card (available on some models)” on page 69 • “1080 Thermal fan assembly” on page 70 • “1100 System board” on page 73 ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removal steps of the power-button card Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) Black 0.181 Nm M2 × 2.7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) (1.85 kgf-cm) When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1160 Keyboard assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
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“1120 Speaker assembly” on page 77 • “1140 LCD unit” on page 80 Removal steps of the keyboard assembly Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (5) Black 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgf-cm) ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removal steps of the LCD panel and LCD cable When installing: Ensure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. 2030 Camera/microphone module and camera cable (available on some models) For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Removable battery” on page 61 •...
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Removal steps of the camera/microphone module and camera cable ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
2040 Wireless-LAN/Wireless-WAN/WiGig antenna assembly and LCD rear-cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Removable battery” on page 61 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 62 • “1140 LCD unit” on page 80 • “2010 LCD bezel” on page 85 •...
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Removal steps of the wireless-LAN/Wireless-WAN/WiGig antenna assembly For computer models with the wireless-LAN feature or wireless-LAN/WAN feature: ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Cable routing: When you install the antenna assembly and camera cable, route the camera cable in the cable holder and the antenna cable outside the cable holder. Antenna locations: Wireless-LAN auxiliary antenna (black) Wireless-WAN auxiliary antenna (blue, available on some models) Wireless-WAN main antenna (orange, available on Wireless-LAN main antenna (gray) some models)
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For computer models with the wireless-LAN feature and WiGig feature: ThinkPad X260 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Cable routing: When you install the antenna assembly and camera cable, route the camera cable in the cable holder and the antenna cable outside the cable holder. Antenna locations: Wireless-LAN auxiliary antenna (black) WiGig antenna (white) Wireless-LAN main antenna (gray) Chapter 9 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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