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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 User Manual

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9
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ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 and ThinkPad X1
2-in-1 Gen 9
Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 Specifications

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BrandLenovo
ModelThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9
CategoryLaptop
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About This Manual

Chapter 1: Safety Information

General Safety

General safety guidelines for handling equipment and personnel during maintenance.

Electrical Safety

Rules for working safely with electrical equipment and preventing shocks.

Safety Inspection Guide

Checklist for identifying potentially unsafe conditions before servicing a computer.

Handling ESD-Sensitive Devices

Precautions and procedures for handling ESD-sensitive components to prevent damage.

Grounding Requirements

Ensures proper electrical grounding for operator safety and system function.

Safety Notices (Multilingual)

Presents safety notices in multiple languages, including DANGER warnings.

Chapter 2: Important Service Information

Strategy for Replacing FRUs

Guidelines and strategies for replacing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) in the computer.

Strategy for Replacing a Solid-State Drive

Recommended procedure for replacing a solid-state drive, including data backup.

How to Use Error Messages

Guidance on interpreting and using error codes for diagnosing failures.

FRU Replacement Strategy for Model Types

Information on model types and FRU identification for different configurations.

Product Definition

Introduction to different model types and how to identify each specific type.

FRU Identification

Steps to identify Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for a specific product.

Chapter 3: General Checkout

What to Do First

Essential information and steps to gather before returning a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU).

Checkout Guide

Procedures to guide in identifying and correcting problems with the notebook computer.

Diagnosing Problems

Troubleshooting steps and using diagnostic tools for computer issues.

Quick Test Programs

Running quick tests to troubleshoot and resolve computer problems.

UEFI Diagnostic Program

Using the preinstalled UEFI diagnostic program to view system info and test hardware.

Bootable Diagnostic Programs

Downloading and using bootable diagnostic programs via USB or disc.

Power System Checkout

Procedures to verify the functionality of the battery or AC power adapter.

Checking the AC Power Adapter

Steps to verify if the AC power adapter is functional and properly connected.

Checking the Built-in Battery and Operational Charging

Procedures to check the battery status and charging function.

Checking the Coin-Cell Battery

Procedure to check the voltage of the coin-cell battery.

Chapter 4: Related Service Information

Reset or Restore Windows

Instructions for resetting or restoring the Windows operating system.

Passwords

Information on setting and managing system passwords in UEFI BIOS.

Power-On Password

Details on the power-on password and how to remove it.

NVMe Passwords

Information on NVMe passwords and their security features.

Supervisor Password

Security features of the supervisor password and its administration.

System Management Password

How to set and manage the system management password for security.

How to Remove the Power-On Password

Step-by-step instructions for removing the power-on password.

How to Remove the NVMe Password

Information on what to do if you forget your NVMe password.

How to Remove the System Management Password

Procedures for removing the system management password.

Power Management

Information on power management modes: sleep and hibernation.

Sleep Mode

How to enter and resume the computer from sleep mode.

Hibernation Mode

Details on how the computer functions in hibernation mode.

Symptom-to-FRU Index

Index of symptoms and errors to identify likely Field Replaceable Units (FRUs).

Numeric Error Codes

List of numeric error codes and their corresponding FRU or action.

Error Messages

Table of error messages and recommended FRU or action.

Battery-Charge LED Indicator Diagnosis

Diagnosing computer problems using the battery-charge LED indicator patterns.

No-Beep Symptoms

Troubleshooting symptoms related to the absence of beeps during POST.

LCD-Related Symptoms

Identifying and resolving issues related to the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD).

LCD Self Test

Running the LCD Self Test to determine if the LCD functions normally.

Intermittent Problems

Steps to analyze and resolve intermittent system hang problems.

Undetermined Problems

Procedures for isolating failing FRUs when diagnostic tests do not identify the cause.

Chapter 5: Special Keys

FnLock and Function Keys

Explanation of FnLock and how to use special and standard functions of function keys.

Other General Keyboard Shortcuts

List of general keyboard shortcuts for common operations.

Chapter 6: Locations

Locating Computer Controls and Connectors

Diagrams showing the location of computer controls and connectors.

Front View - ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12

Identifies front controls and connectors for the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12.

Front View - ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9

Identifies front controls and connectors for the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9.

Side View

Diagrams of computer side views showing ports and connectors.

Bottom View

Illustration of the computer's bottom view, including the emergency-reset hole.

Locating FRUs and CRUs

Information on identifying Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) and Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs).

Major FRUs and CRUs

Diagram and list of major Field Replaceable Units and Customer Replaceable Units.

Miscellaneous Parts

List and descriptions of miscellaneous parts kits and screw kits.

Connector and Cable Guide

Helps technicians identify connectors and cables for replacement purposes.

System Board Connectors and Cables (for selected models)

Guide to system board connectors, internal cables, and their connections.

Trackpad/Haptic Touchpad, Fingerprint Reader, P Sensor and NFC Connector

Connectors for trackpad, fingerprint reader, P sensor, and NFC modules.

Looking up FRU Information

Instructions on how to find detailed FRU information on the Lenovo support website.

Chapter 7: FRU Replacement Notices

Service Tool Kit

List of tools required for servicing the notebook computer.

Screw Notices

Information on special nylon-coated screws and proper tightening methods.

Sensor Calibration (for ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 only)

Steps to perform sensor calibration after system board or LCD unit replacement.

Retaining Serial Numbers

Instructions for retaining and restoring serial numbers and UUIDs.

Restoring the Serial Number of the System Unit

Procedure to restore the system unit's serial number after board replacement.

Retaining the UUID

Procedure to create a new Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) for a system board.

Reading or Writing the ECA Information

How to read or write Engineering Change Announcement (ECA) information.

Chapter 8: Removing or Replacing a FRU

General Guidelines

General guidelines and precautions for removing or replacing any Field Replaceable Unit (FRU).

Before Servicing the Computer

Important topic to read carefully before performing any service on the computer.

Disabling the Built-in Battery

Steps to disable the built-in battery before performing FRU replacement.

Removing the Nano-SIM-Card and Nano-SIM-Card Tray

Procedure to remove the nano-SIM card and its tray.

1010 Base Cover Assembly

Removal steps for the base cover assembly.

1020 Built-in Battery

Procedure for removing and replacing the built-in battery.

1030 M.2 Solid-State Drive and Bracket

Steps to remove and replace the M.2 solid-state drive and its bracket.

1040 Wireless WAN Card (for selected models)

Procedure to remove and replace the Wireless WAN card.

Type One – Models with 4G Wireless WAN Card

Removal and installation steps for 4G wireless WAN cards.

Type Two – Models with 5G Wireless WAN Card

Removal and installation steps for 5G wireless WAN cards.

Type Three – Models with Wireless WAN Card Bracket only

Procedure for models with wireless WAN card bracket only.

Type Two – 4G Wireless WAN Card with 4 Connectors

Antenna cable routing for 4G wireless WAN cards with 4 connectors.

Type Three – 5G Wireless WAN Card

Antenna cable routing for 5G wireless WAN cards.

1050 Thermal Fan Assembly

Steps to remove and replace the thermal fan assembly.

1060 Speaker Assembly

Steps to remove and replace the speaker assembly.

1070 Trackpad / Haptic Touchpad, Fingerprint Reader, P Sensor and NFC Cable

Steps to remove the trackpad, fingerprint reader, P sensor, and NFC cable.

1080 Wireless WAN Antenna Assembly (for selected models)

Steps to remove the wireless WAN antenna assembly.

1090 Wireless WAN Antenna Cable Guide Rubber (for selected models)

Steps to remove the wireless WAN antenna cable guide rubber.

1100 Coin-Cell Battery

Steps to remove and replace the coin-cell battery.

1110 Fan Cable Guide

Steps to remove and replace the fan cable guide.

1120 USB Bracket

Steps to remove and replace the USB bracket.

1130 NFC Module and NFC Sponge (for selected models)

Steps to remove the NFC module and NFC sponge.

1140 Trackpad / Haptic Touchpad and its Spill Mylar

Steps to remove the trackpad/haptic touchpad and its spill mylar.

1150 System Board with SSD Thermal Pad

Steps to remove and replace the system board and SSD thermal pad.

Removal Steps of the System Board

Detailed steps for removing the system board.

1160 LCD Unit

Steps to remove and replace the LCD unit.

1170 Keyboard Assembly

Steps to remove and replace the keyboard assembly.

Appendix A: Notices

Trademarks

List of trademarks and registered trademarks for Lenovo and other companies.

Appendix B: Abbreviation Table

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