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IBM Mobile Systems ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual September 2003 This manual supports: ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p ThinkPad Dock (MT 2631) (MT 2652/2653/2654)
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Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Notices” on page 186. Second Edition (September 2003) The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS”...
Contents About this manual Introduction Important service information . Strategy for replacing FRUs . How to use error messages . Diskette compatibility matrix . Safety notices: multilingual translations . Safety information. General safety . Electrical safety Safety inspection guide . Handling devices that are sensitive to electorostatic discharge Grounding requirements .
About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for IBM ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p (MT2652, 2653, 2654), and ThinkPad Dock (MT2631) products. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers.
Introduction Important service information Important BIOS and device driver fixes are customer-installable. The BIOS and device drivers are posted on the IBM support site http://www.ibm.com/pc/support Advise customers to contact the PC Company HelpCenter at 800-772-2227 if they need assistance in obtaining or installing any diskette fixes. Customers in Canada should call IBM HelpPC at 800-565-3344 for assistance or download information.
Important service information Strategy for replacing a hard-disk drive Always try to run a low-level format before replacing a hard-disk drive. 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.
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Safety notices Safety notice 1 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.
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Safety notices Safety notice 2 DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel and cadmium. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
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Safety notices (continuation of safety notice 2) Alcune batterie di riserva contengono una piccola quantità di nichel e cadmio. Non smontarle, ricaricarle, gettarle nel fuoco o nell’acqua né cortocircuitarle. Smaltirle secondo la normativa in vigore (DPR 915/82, successive disposizioni e disposizioni locali).
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Safety notices Safety notice 3 DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel. Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire 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.
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Safety notices (continuation of safety notice 3) La batteria contiene piccole quantità di nichel. Non smontarla, gettarla nel fuoco o nell’acqua né cortocircuitarla. Smaltirla secondo la normativa in vigore (DPR 915/82, successive disposizioni e disposizioni locali). Quando si sostituisce la batteria, utilizzare soltanto i tipi inseriti nell’appropriato Catalogo parti.
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Safety notices Safety notice 4 DANGER The lithium battery can cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Do not recharge it, remove its polarized connector, disassemble it, heat it above 100°C (212°F), incinerate it, or expose its cell contents to water.
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Safety notices (continuation of safety notice 4) La batteria di supporto e una batteria al litio e puo incendiarsi, esplodere o procurare gravi ustioni. Evitare di ricaricarla, smontarne il connettore polarizzato, smontarla, riscaldarla ad una temperatura superiore ai 100 gradi centigradi, incendiarla o gettarla in acqua.
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Safety notices Safety notice 5 If the LCD breaks and the fluid 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 fluid are present after washing.
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Safety notices Safety notice 6 DANGER To avoid shock, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. Afin d’éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne retirez pas le cache en plastique protégeant la partie inférieure de la carte d’alimentation.
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Safety notices Safety notice 7 DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials. Bien que le voltage des batteries principales soit peu élevé, le court-circuit ou la mise à la masse d’une batterie peut produire suffisamment de courant pour brûler des matériaux combustibles ou causer des brûlures corporelles graves.
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Safety notices Safety notice 8 DANGER Before removing any FRU, power off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Avant de retirer une unité remplaçable en clientèle, mettez le système hors tension, débranchez tous les cordons d’alimentation des socles de prise de courant, retirez la batterie et déconnectez tous les cordons d’interface.
Safety information Safety information The following section presents the safety information that you need to be familiar with before servicing an IBM mobile computer. General safety Follow these rules to ensure general safety: v Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after maintenance.
v After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Replace any safety device that is worn or defective. v Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer. Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment.
Safety information – 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 floor strips and machine frames. Observe the special safety precautions when you work with very high voltages;...
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. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: v Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can cause serious or fatal electrical shock) v Explosive hazards, such as a damaged CRT face or a...
Safety information 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-specific ESD procedures when they exceed the requirements noted here. 2.
Laser compliance statement Laser compliance statement Some IBM Personal Computer models are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. They are also sold separately as options. The drive is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products.
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Laser compliance statement When a CD-ROM drive, DVD drive or the other laser product is installed, note the following: CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. O uso de controles, ajustes ou desempenho de procedimentos diferentes daqueles aqui especificados pode resultar em perigosa exposição...
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Some CD-ROM drives, DVD-ROM drives, or other optical storage devices contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following: DANGER Emits visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
General descriptions This chapter includes descriptions for any ThinkPad model that has the PC-Doctor DOS diagnostics program. Some descriptions might not apply to your particular computer. Read this first Before you go to the checkout guide, be sure to read this section.
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Read this first __ 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.
Related service information This section provides information about the following: v “Service web site” v “Restoring the preloaded system” v “Passwords” on page 30 v “Power management” on page 32 Service web site When the latest maintenance diskette and the system program service diskette become available, a notice will be posted on http://www.ibm.com/pc/partner/infotips Restoring the preloaded system...
Related service information 2. At the prompt, press F11. (The option to press F11 appears for only a few seconds. You must press F11 quickly.) The Product Recovery program main menu opens. Note: If you are prompted to select the operating system, select one you want to recover.
Note: Network drivers are not automatically restored with Windows NT 4.0; you will need to reinstall them. Note: If you use Windows 2000 or Windows 98, restart the system by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del or by turning the computer off and then on again. The computer will restart with the pre-installed operating system, drivers, and software.
Related service information v To preload the hard-disk drive without installing the service partition, press N key. 8. If you get a message asking which operating system to install, select the proper operating system and press Enter. 9. A message is displayed: “Full Recovery:”. Press Enter to select.
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, IBM does not provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to recover data from the hard-disk drive.
Related service information 8. Press F10; then, in the Setup confirmation 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 servicer, IBM does not provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the hard-disk drive.
v The hard-disk drive motor stops. 3. If the time set on the “Turn off monitor” timer in the operating system expires, v The LCD backlight turns off. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any key. Standby mode When the computer enters standby mode, the following events occur in addition to what occurs in screen blank...
Related service information v Turn on the power switch. Also, the computer automatically returns from standby mode and resumes operation in either of the following events: v The ring indicator (RI) is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device (Windows 2000 does not support the ring indicator (RI) resume by PC Card device.) v The time set on the resume timer elapses.
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Also, the computer goes into hibernation mode automatically in either of the following conditions: v If a “hibernation time” has been set on the timer, and 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.
Checkout guide Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only IBM products. The use of non-IBM products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to false indications of errors and invalid system responses.
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If an error code appears, go to “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 53. On the first screen, select the model and press Enter. Follow the instructions on the screen. 2. The main panel of PC-Doctor appears. 3. Select Diagnostics with the arrow keys, and press Enter.
Checkout guide Diagnostics I n t e r a c t i v e Te s t s Run Normal Test Run Quick Test CPU/Coprocessor Systemboard Video Adapter Serial Ports Parallel Ports Fixed Disks Diskette Drives Other Devices ZIP Drive LS-120/240 Drive Communication Wireless LAN...
Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: 1. Power off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 3. Connect the ac adapter. 4. Check that power is supplied when you power on the computer. 5. Power off the computer. 6.
Checkout guide 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.
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 4 and 5.
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3010 ThinkPad Dock PCI cover . 3020 ThinkPad Dock top cover Locations . Front view Rear view . Bottom view . Parts list . A30 and A30p series model matrix A31 and A31p series model matrix Overall LCD FRUs 14.1-in. XGA TFT 15.0-in.
Product overview This section presents the following product-unique information: v “Specifications” v “Status indicators” on page 48 v “FRU Tests” on page 50 v “Fn key combinations” on page 51 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the ThinkPad A3* series: Feature Description...
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Product overview Feature Description v Internal stereo speakers Audio v Software control volume Memory A30, A30p v 128 MB DIMM card × 1 (standard) A31, A31p v 128 MB DIMM card × 1 v 256 MB DIMM card × 1 v 512 MB DIMM card ×...
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Feature Description Display MT2652 and MT2654 (A30, A31) v 14.1-inch, 16M colors, XGA (1024 v 15.0-inch, 16M colors, XGA (1024 v 15.0-inch, 16M colors, SXGA+ (1400 v 15.0-inch, 16M colors, SXGA+ (1400 MT2653 (A30p, A31p) v 15.0-inch, 16M colors, UXGA IPS (1600 v External monitor I/O port v Stereo headphone jack...
Product overview Status indicators The system status indicators show the status of the computer, as follows: Indicator Meaning 1 Bluetooth Green: status 2 Battery Green: status Blinking green: Orange: Blinking orange: (continued) MT 2652/2653/2654 The Bluetooth is operational. This indicator is on when the Bluetooth is on and not in suspend mode.
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Indicator Meaning 3 Standby Green: status Blinking green: 4 Power on Green: 5 Scroll lock Green: 6 Caps lock Green: 7 Num lock Green: 8 Drive in Green: Note: Do not move the system while the Green drive in use light is on. Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors.
Product overview FRU Tests The following table shows the test for each FRU. System board Power LCD unit Modem Audio Speaker PC Card slots Keyboard Memory Diskette drive Hard-disk drive (continued) MT 2652/2653/2654 Applicable test 1. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard Diagnostics -->...
TrackPoint or pointing device CD-ROM or DVD drive Fn key combinations The following table shows the function of each combination of Fn with a function key. The Fn key works independently from the operating system. Description combination Fn+F1 Reserved. Fn+F2 Reserved.
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Product overview Description combination Fn+F5 Reserved. Fn+F6 Reserved. Fn+F7 Switch between the LCD and an external monitor (CRT). If an external monitor is attached, computer output is displayed in the following three patterns by turns: v External monitor v LCD + External monitor v LCD Fn+F8 Turn screen expansion on or off.
Symptom-to-FRU index The symptom-to-FRU index in this section lists symptoms and errors and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first, in boldface type. Note: Do the FRU replacement or other actions in the sequence shown in the column headed “FRU or action, in sequence.”...
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Symptom-to-FRU index Symptom or error 0189 Invalid RFID configuration information area—The EEPROM checksum is not correct. 0190 Critical low-battery error 0191 System Security—Invalid Remote Change requested. 0192 System Security—IBM Embedded Security hardware tamper detected. 0195 Security hardware tamper detected 0196 Security hardware removed 0197 Invalid remote change...
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Symptom or error 01C9 More than one Ethernet devices are found. Remove one of them. Press <Esc> to continue. 0200 Hard disk error—The hard disk is not working. 021x Keyboard error 0220 Monitor type error—Monitor type does not match the one specified in CMOS.
Symptom or error Hibernation error. Fan error. Thermal sensing error. Beep symptoms Symptom or error One beep and a blank, unreadable, or flashing LCD. One long and two short beeps, and a blank or unreadable LCD. Two short beeps with error codes.
Symptom-to-FRU index LCD-related symptoms Important The TFT LCD for the notebook computer contains many thin-film transistors (TFTs). 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.
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.
FRU replacement notices FRU replacement notices This section contains notices related to removing and replacing parts. Read this section carefully before replacing any FRU. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In IBM ThinkPad computer, this problem is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that have the following characteristics: v They maintain tight connections.
v Make sure you use the correct screw. If you have a torque screwdriver, tighten all screws firmly to the torque shown in the table. Never use a screw that you removed. Use a new one. Make sure the screws are tightened firmly.
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FRU replacement notices 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.
Removing and replacing a FRU This section 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 certified. An untrained person runs the risk of damaging parts.
Removing and replacing a FRU 1010 Battery pack DANGER The use only the battery in the parts listing for your computer. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. MT 2652/2653/2654...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1020 Mini PCI adapter For access, remove this FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p...
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Removing and replacing a FRU The following illustrations show the wireless LAN/modem combo card. Antenna cables 3a and 3b are for the wireless LAN feature, and 6 is for the modem feature. This slot also supports a Mini PCI modem card. Note: When unplugging the antenna jack, do not pull the cable;...
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: With the notched end of the card toward the socket, insert the card into the socket, and then press it firmly. Pivot the card until it snaps into place. Make sure that the card is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily.
Removing and replacing a FRU 1030 Communication daughter card (CDC) For access, remove this FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. (continued) MT 2652/2653/2654...
Ethernet daughter card Following illustrations show the combination of the MiniPCI combo (modem/wireless LAN) card and Ethernet daughter card. Step Screw (quantity) CDC screw (2) When installing: Make sure that connectors 4 and 6 Removing and replacing a FRU are firmly attached. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p Torque 0.392 Nm...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Cable routing: When attaching the Ethernet daughter card, route the cable as this figure. MT 2652/2653/2654...
Modem daughter card Following illustrations show the combination of the Ethernet daughter card and Modem daughter card. Step Screw (quantity) CDC screw (2) When installing: Make sure that connectors 4 and 6 Removing and replacing a FRU are firmly attached. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p Torque 0.392 Nm...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Cable routing: When attaching the Modem daughter card, route the cable as this figure. MT 2652/2653/2654...
Bluetooth daughter card Following illustrations show the combination of the MiniPCI combo (modem/wireless LAN) card, Ethernet daughter card, and Bluetooth daughter card. Step Screw (quantity) CDC screw (2) When installing: 1. Make sure that the connector 4 is firmly attached. 2.
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Removing and replacing a FRU Cable routing: When attaching the Bluetooth daughter card, route the cable as this figure. MT 2652/2653/2654...
1040 Backup battery DANGER The use only the battery in the parts listing for your computer. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 v “1030 Communication daughter card (CDC)”...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1050 DIMM For access, remove this FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. The shape of the socket varies from model to model. In some models, the shape might be slightly different from the socket in this figure, but the removal procedures are common for all models.
1060 Hard-disk drive Attention Do not drop or apply any shock to the hard-disk drive. The hard-disk drive is sensitive to physical shock. Incorrect 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 the drive if possible.
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure that the hard-disk connector is firmly connected. MT 2652/2653/2654...
1070 Ultrabay Plus device Note Ultrabay Plus does not support Ultrabay 2000 battery. For supported devices, see “Optional FRUs” on page 179. The procedure for installing and removing is the same for every device. Note: When you release the switch in step 1 the lever pops out.
Removing and replacing a FRU 1080 Ultrabay 2000 device Note Ultrabay 2000 does not support Ultrabay Plus devices. For supported devices, see “Optional FRUs” on page 179. The procedure for installing and removing is the same for every device. Note: When you release the switch in step 1 the lever pops out.
Removing and replacing a FRU 1100 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 v “1070 Ultrabay Plus device” on page 79 v “1080 Ultrabay 2000 device” on page 80 Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 ×...
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Removing and replacing a FRU In step 5 , open the keyboard slightly in the direction of the arrow. In step 6 , draw the keyboard a little in the direction of the arrow, and then detach the connector 7 . ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Before installing the keyboard Some keyboard CRU insulators are not fixed with an adhesive tape and are easily moved. For those insulators, make sure that the keyboard CRU insulator is placed as in following figure. If the keyboard CRU insulator is not placed firmly, the keyboard cannot be installed properly.
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When installing: Install the new keyboard, following the 1. Attach the connector. 2. Make sure that the keyboard edges, shown in the figure as (A) and (B), are under the frame. (continued) Removing and replacing a FRU directions below. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p...
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Removing and replacing a FRU 3. Press the keys indicated by arrows to latch the keyboard firmly in place. 4. To make sure that the front side of the keyboard is housed firmly, insert your fingers into the left and right slots of the Ultrabay;...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1110 Keyboard CRU insulator For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 v “1070 Ultrabay Plus device” on page 79 v “1080 Ultrabay 2000 device” on page 80 v “1100 Keyboard” on page 82 Keyboard CRU insulator 1 is fixed with an adhesive tape.
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Some keyboard CRU insulators are not MT 2652/2653/2654 fixed with an adhesive tape and are easily moved. For those insulators, make sure that the keyboard CRU insulator is placed as in following figure. If the keyboard CRU insulator is not placed firmly, the keyboard cannot be installed properly.
1120 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 v “1070 Ultrabay Plus device” on page 79 v “1080 Ultrabay 2000 device” on page 80 v “1100 Keyboard” on page 82 v “1110 Keyboard CRU insulator” on page 87 Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 ×...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 15 mm, nylon-coated (1) (continued) MT 2652/2653/2654 Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm)
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Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (2) M2.5 × 19.5 mm, nylon-coated (1) In step 5 , make sure that all of the latches ( a ) on the front side of the computer are detached, and then remove the keyboard bezel.
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing the keyboard bezel, do the following: 1. Attach the keyboard bezel to the computer, aligning two dents of the bezel with the hinges. 2. Make sure that all of the latches on the front side of the computer ( a in removal step 5 ) are firmly attached.
1130 Hinge cover For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 v “1070 Ultrabay Plus device” on page 79 v “1080 Ultrabay 2000 device” on page 80 v “1100 Keyboard” on page 82 v “1110 Keyboard CRU insulator” on page 87 v “1120 Keyboard bezel”...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1140 Fan assembly For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 v “1030 Communication daughter card (CDC)” on page 68 v “1040 Backup battery” on page 75 v “1060 Hard-disk drive” on page 77 v “1070 Ultrabay Plus device”...
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure that the connector 5 is firmly attached. Note Apply thermal grease on the a -part of the fan, shown in the following figure. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1150 CPU For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 v “1030 Communication daughter card (CDC)” on page 68 v “1040 Backup battery” on page 75 v “1060 Hard-disk drive” on page 77 v “1070 Ultrabay Plus device”...
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When installing: Place the CPU on the CPU socket ( 1 ), Removing and replacing a FRU and then rotate the head of the screw (A) in the direction of arrow 2 to lock the CPU. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1160 Ultrabay Plus slot For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 v “1030 Communication daughter card (CDC)” on page 68 v “1040 Backup battery” on page 75 v “1060 Hard-disk drive” on page 77 v “1070 Ultrabay Plus device”...
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Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 16 mm, nylon-coated (2) M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (1) (continued) Removing and replacing a FRU ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm)
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Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (4) (continued) MT 2652/2653/2654 Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm)
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The Ultrabay release lever pops out ( 8 ) when the bay slot is slightly lifted as in step 7 . When installing: After inserting the Ultrabay release lever (continued) Removing and replacing a FRU into the rectangular hole of base cover, slide the Ultrabay latch knob toward you until it snaps ( a ).
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Removing and replacing a FRU Detach the bay slot in the direction of arrow 10 , avoid damaging the Ultrabay release lever 9 . MT 2652/2653/2654...
1170 Ultrabay 2000 slot For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 v “1030 Communication daughter card (CDC)” on page 68 v “1040 Backup battery” on page 75 v “1060 Hard-disk drive” on page 77 v “1070 Ultrabay Plus device”...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (1) M2 × 15 mm, nylon-coated (3) When installing: When securing the screws, do as 1. Secure the screw 3 temporarily. 2. Secure the screws 4 in order of (a), (b), and (c). 3.
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Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (3) (continued) Removing and replacing a FRU ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm)
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Removing and replacing a FRU The Ultrabay release lever pops out ( 8 ) when the bay slot is slightly lifted as in step 7 . When installing: After inserting the Ultrabay release lever Detach the bay slot to the direction of arrow 10 , to avoid damaging the Ultrabay release lever 9 .
1180 Sub card for PC Card slot For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 v “1030 Communication daughter card (CDC)” on page 68 v “1040 Backup battery” on page 75 v “1060 Hard-disk drive” on page 77 v “1070 Ultrabay Plus device”...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 15 mm, nylon-coated (1) MT 2652/2653/2654 Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm)
1190 Security chip Note Some ThinkPad computers may have an embedded security chip, which the customer ordered as an option. If the ThinkPad computer you are servicing has the security chip of FRU number 26P8084 and 26P8234, remove or reinstall it as follows: Begin by checking the FRU number of the security chip, and be sure to use the correct security chip FRU for the computer.
Removing and replacing a FRU 1200 LCD assembly For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 v “1020 Mini PCI adapter” on page 65 v “1030 Communication daughter card (CDC)” on page 68 v “1040 Backup battery” on page 75 v “1060 Hard-disk drive”...
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure that the connector 2 is firmly attached. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Installation notice for the model with the wireless LAN feature Some models have cables for the wireless LAN antenna. After you attach the LCD assembly, route the antenna cables as shown in the following figure, and secure the cables with new insulation tapes.
Removing and replacing a FRU 1210 System board For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 v “1020 Mini PCI adapter” on page 65 v “1030 Communication daughter card (CDC)” on page 68 v “1040 Backup battery” on page 75 v “1050 DIMM”...
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Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4.8 mm Small head, nylon-coated (4) (continued) Removing and replacing a FRU ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p Torque 0.254 Nm (2.5 kgfcm)
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Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (1) (continued) MT 2652/2653/2654 Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm)
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When installing: Do as shown in figure a . Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (1) (continued) Removing and replacing a FRU ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm)
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure that both of the connectors When installing: Attach the system board so that the two (continued) MT 2652/2653/2654 are firmly attached. small projections on the base cover fit into the holes provided.
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure that the Ethernet/modem cable is firmly attached to two connectors on the bottom of the system board. And then, stick the EMI tape to secure the cable on the system board. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1220 Ultrabay LED card For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 v “1020 Mini PCI adapter” on page 65 v “1030 Communication daughter card (CDC)” on page 68 v “1040 Backup battery”...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1230 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 v “1020 Mini PCI adapter” on page 65 v “1030 Communication daughter card (CDC)” on page 68 v “1040 Backup battery” on page 75 v “1050 DIMM”...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (2) MT 2652/2653/2654 Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm)
1240 Antenna for Bluetooth Note This FRU is not available for all models. Some ThinkPad computers may not have this FRU. For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 v “1020 Mini PCI adapter” on page 65 v “1030 Communication daughter card (CDC)”...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Cable routing: When attaching the antenna for Bluetooth, MT 2652/2653/2654 route the cable to fit into the cable guides on the base cover.
2010 Front bezel For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 v “1020 Mini PCI adapter” on page 65 v “1030 Communication daughter card (CDC)” on page 68 v “1040 Backup battery” on page 75 v “1060 Hard-disk drive”...
Removing and replacing a FRU Installation of clear plate When the front bezel is replaced to with a new one, clear plate set must also be installed. The procedure is as follows: 1. There are several clear plates in the clear plate set. Confirm the model name, such as “A30”...
2020 Inverter card For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 v “1020 Mini PCI adapter” on page 65 v “1030 Communication daughter card (CDC)” on page 68 v “1040 Backup battery” on page 75 v “1060 Hard-disk drive”...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Cable routing: When replacing the inverter card, route MT 2652/2653/2654 the connector cable as in the following figure:...
Removing and replacing a FRU 2030 LCD panel For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 v “1020 Mini PCI adapter” on page 65 v “1030 Communication daughter card (CDC)” on page 68 v “1040 Backup battery” on page 75 v “1060 Hard-disk drive”...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 5.7 mm, nylon-coated (4) (continued) MT 2652/2653/2654 Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm)
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For 14.1-in. LCD panel Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 3.6 mm, nylon-coated (4) Removing and replacing a FRU ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm)
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Removing and replacing a FRU For 15.0-in. LCD panel Cable routing: When installing the LCD, route the connector cable as in the following figure: MT 2652/2653/2654...
2040 Antenna assembly Note This FRU is not available for all models. Some ThinkPad computers may not have this FRU. For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 v “1020 Mini PCI adapter” on page 65 v “1030 Communication daughter card (CDC)”...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (1) MT 2652/2653/2654 Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm)
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When installing the antenna assembly, do as follows: 1. Attach the antenna and route the cable. Note: Attach the gray cable (MAIN) to the left side and the black cable (AUX) to the right side of the LCD cover. 2. Secure the cables with insulation tape in the order shown 1 and 2 .
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Removing and replacing a FRU 3. Attach the hinges 4 . Then attach the bracket 5 and tighten the screw 6 . MT 2652/2653/2654...
3010 ThinkPad Dock PCI cover Before replacing the PCI cover: There are two types of ThinkPad Dock, as follows: v ThinkPad Dock: FRU no. 08N1546 (PCI cover: FRU no. 05K6246) v ThinkPad Dock with extension plate: FRU no. 08N1537 (PCI cover: FRU no. 08N7317) Confirm the FRU no.
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Removing and replacing a FRU Note: The following illustration shows how to remove the PCI cover of ThinkPad Dock (FRU no. 08N1546). Do the same to remove the PCI cover of ThinkPad Dock with extension plate (FRU no. 08N1537). (Bottom view) MT 2652/2653/2654...
3020 ThinkPad Dock top cover Note This section is only for the ThinkPad Dock (FRU no. 08N1546). The top cover and screw kit for ThinkPad Dock (FRU no. 12P4143) is not available for the ThinkPad Dock with extension plate (FRU no. 08N1537) .
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Removing and replacing a FRU (Bottom view) Step Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4.8 mm (8) (continued) MT 2652/2653/2654 Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm)
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Removing and replacing a FRU Make sure that the system lock key A is set to the Unlock position. Release the front latches in step 3 , and then remove the top cover 4 . For step 5 , see the inside view, shown in the circle.
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Removing and replacing a FRU When replacing the top cover, do the following: v Make sure that the springs are placed correctly. v Make sure that the device release lever is seated correctly. (continued) MT 2652/2653/2654...
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Removing and replacing a FRU v Make sure that the release button works correctly. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p...
Locations Locations Front view Bluetooth on-off switch (only for MT2653) Bluetooth status indicator (only for MT2653) Power status indicators Power switch IEEE 1394 connector (only for MT2653) Hard-disk drive PC Card slots PC Card eject buttons Ultrabay Plus device Note: The Ultrabay Plus accepts several Battery, standby mode, and Ultrabay status indicators TrackPoint pointing stick...
Locations Rear view Security keyhole AC power connector Universal serial bus (USB) connectors Parallel connector External-monitor connector Ethernet connector Modem connector Video-out connector Video-in connector (only for MT2653) Serial connector Power status indicators Bluetooth status indicator (only for MT2653) MT 2652/2653/2654...
Bottom view Battery pack Battery pack latches Mini PCI card and communication daughter card slots Docking connector DIMM slots Infrared port Stereo headphone jack Stereo line-in jack Microphone jack Ultrabay 2000 device Note: The Ultrabay 2000 accepts storage Battery, standby mode, and Ultrabay status indicator Ultrabay latch LCD latches...
Parts list Parts list A30, A30p, A31 and A31p series includes several models. The following tables summarize the characteristics of each model, to help you determine which FRU in the part list meets your need. A30 and A30p series model matrix Model A30 (memory, 128 MB;...
Model A30p (memory, 128 MB; video memory, 32 MB; HDD, 48 GB) 2653-65x, 6TU 2653-66x v Tual xxx M(G): Mobile Intel (GHz) - M v Cel xxx G: Mobile Intel A31 and A31p series model matrix Model A31 (memory, 128 MB; video memory, 16 MB; HDD, 20 GB) 2652-A3x, A4x, 2652-A5x, A6x, 2652-B3x, B4x,...
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Parts list Model A31 (memory, 128 MB; video memory, 16 MB; HDD, 20 GB) 2652-KGx, KHx, KPx except KxK, KxH, KxB 2652-KKC 2652-P8x, PEx 2652-P9x A31 (memory, 256 MB; video memory, 16 MB; HDD, 20 GB) 2652-JSx 2652-KRG, KSG, KYG, KZG A31 (memory, 128 MB;...
Overall ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p Parts list...
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Parts list v Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless specific types or models are given. v The parts marked with asterisk are CRUs (customer replaceable units.) v FRUs marked with OP are also available as optional FRUs.
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No. FRU DVD drive 8x (HITACHI) OP v 2652-3xx, 4xx, AGx, AHx, APx, AKC, BGx, BxG, BHH, BHT, BPx, BKC, CxC, CxG, JxB, JxC, JxH, JxT, KxH, KPB, KxC, KxG, KxT, v 2654-4xx v 2653-DGC, DKC DVD drive 8x (MKE LW) OP v 2652-P3x, P4x, P5x, P6x, PxC, PxG, PTU v 2652-PGx, P9H, PPx v 2654-P3x, P5x...
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Parts list No. FRU Fan assembly v 2652-Pxx, Qxx v 2653-Rxx v 2654-Pxx DIMM for A30/A30p 128-MB SDRAM SO DIMM (PC133) 256-MB SDRAM SO DIMM (PC133) DIMM for A31/A31p 128-MB DDR SO DIMM (PC2100) 256-MB DDR SO DIMM (PC2100) 512-MB DDR SO DIMM (PC2100) For optional DIMM, see “Optional FRUs”...
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No. FRU Antenna for Bluetooth v 2653-65x, 66x, H6x v 2653-R5x, R6x Base cover for A30/A30 series Base cover for 2652 WW v 2652-1Ax except 1AC v 2652-13x except 13C, 13T v 2652-14x except 14C, 14T v 2652-1Bx except 1BC, 1BT v 2652-23x except 23J, 23K v 2652-24x except 24J, 24K v 2652-2Bx except 2BJ...
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Parts list No. FRU Base cover for A30/A30 series Base cover for 2653 WW v 2653-63x except 63C, 63K, 63T v 2653-64x except 64C, 64K, 64T Base cover for 2653 China v 2653-63C, 64C Base cover for 2653 Korea v 2653-63K, 64K Base cover for 2653 Taiwan v 2653-63T, 64T Base cover for 2653 wireless WW...
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Base cover for A31/A31p series Base cover for 2652 WW v 2652-A3x except A3A v 2652-A4x except A4A v 2652-AEx v 2652-B3x except B3A v 2652-B4x v 2652-BxG v 2652-C3x except C3A, C3B, C3C, C3H, C3K, C3T v 2652-C4x except C4A, C4B, C4C, C4H, C4K, C4T v 2652-J3x except J3A, J3B, J3H, J3C, J3T v 2652-J4x except J4A, J4B, J4Hx, J4T...
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Parts list Base cover for A31/A31p series Base cover for 2652 wireless WW v 2652-A5x except A5A v 2652-A6x, AFx, AUU v 2652-B5x, B6x v 2652-E5J, E6J v 2652-C5x except C5A, C5H, C5C, C5K, C5T v 2652-C6x except C6A, C6H, C6C, C6K, C6T v 2652-K5U, K5F, K5M v 2652-KMU, MMU v 2652-M5x except M5A, M5H, M5C, M5K,...
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Base cover for A31/A31p series Base cover for 2653 WW v 2653-R3U, R4U, R3P, R3S, R3X, R3G, R4G, RNG, RPG Base cover for 2653 China v 2653-DGC, H3C, H4C Base cover for 2653 China v 2653-R3C, R4C Base cover for 2653 Korea v 2653-D3K, D4K, H3K, H4K Base cover for 2653 Korea v 2653-R3K, R4K...
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Parts list Base cover for A31/A31p series Base cover for 2653 wireless WW IIPC H v 2653-D5A, D5H, D6A, H5A, H5H, H6A, H6H Base cover for 2653 wireless WW IIPC H v 2653-R5A, R6A, R5J, R6J, R3H, R4H Base cover for 2654 WW v 2654-C3x except C3A, C3H, C3C, C3K, C3T v 2654-C4x except C4A, C4H, C4C, C4K, C4T Base cover for 2654 WW...
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Base cover for A31/A31p series Base cover for 2654 wireless WW IIPC H v 2654-C5A, C5H, C6A, C6H Base cover for 2654 wireless WW IIPC H v 2654-P5A, P5J, P5E, P5H Hard-disk drive (20.0 GB), HITACHI OP v 2652-1xx, 2xx except xxE v 2652-A3x, A4x, A5x, A6x, Bxx Hard-disk drive (20.0 GB), STD OP v 2652-1xx, 2xx except xxE...
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Parts list Battery pack for A30/A30p Battery pack, Li-Ion (6 cell) PANASONIC (all models except xxJ, xxE) OP models xxJ, xxE OP Battery pack, Li-Ion (6 cell) SANYO (all models except xxJ, xxE) OP models xxJ, xxE OP Battery pack for A31/A31p Battery pack, Li-Ion (6 cell) 2.0 A, PANASONIC (all models except xxJ, xxE) OP models xxJ, xxE OP...
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System board assembly M7 32 MB CR with security chip v 2652-Q5U v 2653-Q5U System board assembly M7 32 MB CR without security chip v 2652-Q3x System board assembly M7 64 MB v 2653-Dxx, Hxx v 2653-N3x, N4x, N5x, N6x, L3x, L4x System board assembly M7 64 MB with security chip v 2653-R3x, R4x, R5x, R6x, RNx, RPx...
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Parts list CPU assembly for A31/A31p Pentium 4, 1.9 GHz v 2652-P3x, P4x, P5x, P6x, PGx, PKx, PXx, PWx, PZx, PYx v 2652-PPC v 2654-P3x, P5x Pentium 4, 1.9 GHz - C1 v 2652-PPC Pentium 4, 2.0 GHz v 2652-P8U, P9U, PBU, PCU, PEU, PQF, PQU, PRF, PRU, Q3C, Q3U, Q3H, Q5U v 2653-R3x, R4x, R5x, R6x, RNx, RPx Pentium 4, 2.0 GHz - C1...
Parts list Keyboard Language Arabic Belgian Chinese, Traditional Czech Danish Dutch English, U.K. English, U.S. French, Canadian French, European German Greek Hungarian Hebrew Italian Japanese Korean Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Slovak Slovenian Spanish, European Spanish, Latin American Swedish or Finnish Swiss Thai Turkish...
Recovery CDs For Windows 98 (A30/A30p) Windows 98 is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 2652-1Ax, 1Bx, 1RG, 1VG, 2Bx, 3Bx, 3Cx, 3RG, 3VG, 4Bx, 4Cx v 2654-4Bx Language Arabic (modem enabled) Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Czech Danish Dutch...
Parts list For Windows 2000 (A30/A30p) Windows 2000 is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 2652-14x, 1TU, 1SG, 1WG, 24x, 34x, 36x, 3SG, 3WG, 44x, 46x, 4TU v 2653-64x, 66x v 2654-44x Language Arabic Arabic (modem enabled) Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Czech...
For Windows XP professional (A30/A30p) Windows XP professional is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 2652-13x, 1TG, 1XG, 23x, 33x, 35x, 3TG, 3XG, 43x, 45x, 83J, 93J v 2653-63x, 65x, 6TU Language Arabic Arabic (modem enabled) Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Czech...
Parts list For Windows 2000 (A31/A31p) Language Arabic Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Traditional (Hong Kong S.A.R.) Czech Danish Dutch English, U.K. English, U.S. Finnish French, Canadian French, European German Greek Hebrew Hungarian Italian Japanese Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish, European Spanish, Latin American Swedish Turkish...
For Windows XP professional (A31/A31p) Language Arabic Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Traditional (Hong Kong S.A.R.) Czech Danish Dutch English, U.K. English, U.S. Finnish French, Canadian French, European German Greek Hebrew Hungarian Italian Japanese Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish, European Spanish, Latin American Swedish Turkish...
Parts list For Windows XP Home Edition (A31/A31p) Language Arabic Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Traditional (Hong Kong S.A.R.) Czech Danish Dutch English, U.K. English, U.S. Finnish French, Canadian French, European German Greek Hebrew Hungarian Italian Japanese Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Spanish, European Spanish, Latin American...
Parts list Miscellaneous parts Screw kit (including nylon-coated screws): v M3.0 x 2.8 mm, flat head (4) v M2.5 x 19.5 mm, flat head (1) v M2.5 x 16.0 mm, flat head (10) v M2.5 x 4.8 mm, flat head (18) v M2.0 x 5.7 mm, flat head (4) v M2.0 x 3.6 mm, flat head (4) v M2.0 x 15.0 mm, countersunk head (1)
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LCD miscellaneous parts: v LCD latch, right v LCD latch, left v LCD latch spring v (b) Blank cap, not UltraPort v Blank cap, UltraPort v (a) Bracket, LCD holder (right) v (f) Bracket, LCD holder (left) v (d) FPC holder, upper v (c) FPC holder, lower v (e) Bracket, hinge-L support v Insulation tape...
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Parts list System board miscellaneous parts for A31, A31p: v CDC studs v Insulator for LCD cable v Separator for fan v Blank label, docking guide pin v Insulator for fan opening v EMI shield for modem/Ethernet cable v Insulation tape v Thermal rubber for video v Thermal rubber for chipset v Ferrite tyle for video...
System board miscellaneous parts 3: v CDC studs v Insulator for LCD cable v Separator for fan v Blank label, docking guide pin v Insulator for fan opening v EMI shield for modem/Ethernet cable v Insulation tape v Thermal rubber for video v Thermal rubber for chipset v Ferrite tyle for video v Gasket for audio...
Parts list Common parts list Tools Tool Triconnector wrap plug PC test card Audio wrap cable USB parallel test cable Screwdriver kit Torque screwdriver 5 mm socket wrench Screwdriver ThinkPad hardware maintenance diskette version 1.62 Note: Download the file from the following Web site: http://www.ibm.com/pc/partner/infotips Power cords (system) IBM power cords for a specific country or region are...
For 3-pin power cords: Region Australia, New Zealand Taiwan, Thailand Italy Denmark U.K., China (Hong Kong S.A.R.) European countries India, South Africa Israel Korea China (P.R.C.) (other than Hong Kong S.A.R.) Switzerland Power cords (ThinkPad Dock) IBM power cords for a specific country or region are usually available only in that country or region: For 3-pin power cords: Region...
Notices Notices References in this publication to IBM products, programs, or services do not imply that IBM intends to make these available in all countries in which IBM operates. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used.
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