About the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1
Part of the ThinkPad X1 line, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1 is a premium ThinkPad with memory soldered to the board. It was released in 2012.
Its memory is soldered to the board, so it can’t be upgraded after purchase, but the SSD can be replaced. Parts are still widely available, either new or as tested replacements.
Common Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1 faults
- Screen replacement: The thin display is replaced as a complete panel.
- Power jack repair: It charges over USB-C; we repair the port and charging circuit on the board.
- Keyboard repair: Replacement keys, keyboards and touchpads.
Repairs we carry out on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1
- Screen replacement
- Keyboard repair
- Power jack repair
- Battery replacement
- Motherboard repair
- Graphics chip repair
- Fan and overheating repair
- Hinge repair
- Hard drive and SSD replacement
- Data recovery
- Error and blue screen repair
We don’t list memory upgrades, because the memory is built in.
Is the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1 worth repairing?
Usually, yes. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1 (from 2012) is still a capable laptop, and a new battery, SSD, screen or keyboard costs far less than replacing it.
Models close to the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1
Not sure of your exact model? It’s usually printed on a label underneath or in the system information screen. If yours is close to the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1, it may be one of these, which we also repair:
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1 questions
Can you get my files off a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1 that won’t turn on?
Usually, yes. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1 has a removable drive, so we can often read it directly even if the rest of the laptop is dead. If the drive itself has failed, we recover your files from a copy.
How long does a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1 repair take?
Screen, keyboard and battery repairs are often done the same day when the part is in stock. Board repairs take a few days, and we give you a timescale with the quote.
Do I need an appointment?
No. Bring your Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1 to 80 Willow Walk, Unit 1, London, SE1 5SY, or our Beckenham drop-off at 21 Village Way, BR3 3NA, Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm. Bring the charger if you can.
Warranty
Every Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 1 repair is covered by our 90-day warranty on parts and labour.
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