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IBM Mobile Systems ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual September 2003 This manual supports: ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p (MT 2652/2653/2654) ThinkPad Dock (MT 2631)
IBM Mobile Systems ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual September 2003 This manual supports: ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p (MT 2652/2653/2654) ThinkPad Dock (MT 2631)
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... 27 Passwords 30 Power management 32 Checkout guide 36 Testing the computer 36 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor. . . 38 Power system checkout 39 ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 43 Product overview 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 48 FRU Tests 50 Fn key combinations 51 Symptom-to-FRU index 53 Numeric error... serial numbers 61 Removing and replacing a FRU 63 1010 Battery pack 64 1020 Mini PCI adapter 65 1030 Communication daughter card (CDC) . . . 68 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 iii
... 27 Passwords 30 Power management 32 Checkout guide 36 Testing the computer 36 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor. . . 38 Power system checkout 39 ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 43 Product overview 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 48 FRU Tests 50 Fn key combinations 51 Symptom-to-FRU index 53 Numeric error... serial numbers 61 Removing and replacing a FRU 63 1010 Battery pack 64 1020 Mini PCI adapter 65 1030 Communication daughter card (CDC) . . . 68 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 iii
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... PCI cover 137 3020 ThinkPad Dock top cover 139 Locations 144 Front view 144 Rear view 146 Bottom view 147 Parts list 148 A30 and A30p series model matrix . . . . . 148 A31 and A31p series model matrix . . . . . 149 Overall 155 LCD FRUs 169 Keyboard 172 Recovery CDs 173 Optional FRUs ...179 Miscellaneous parts 180 AC adapters 183 Common parts list 184 Notices 186 Trademarks 186 iv MT 2652/2653/2654
... PCI cover 137 3020 ThinkPad Dock top cover 139 Locations 144 Front view 144 Rear view 146 Bottom view 147 Parts list 148 A30 and A30p series model matrix . . . . . 148 A31 and A31p series model matrix . . . . . 149 Overall 155 LCD FRUs 169 Keyboard 172 Recovery CDs 173 Optional FRUs ...179 Miscellaneous parts 180 AC adapters 183 Common parts list 184 Notices 186 Trademarks 186 iv MT 2652/2653/2654
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... multilingual translations" on page 4, "Safety information" on page 16, and "Laser compliance statement" on page 21. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 1 Important This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety ... service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Before servicing an IBM ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended for IBM ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p (MT2652, 2653, 2654), and ThinkPad Dock (MT2631) products. About this manual This manual contains service and...
... multilingual translations" on page 4, "Safety information" on page 16, and "Laser compliance statement" on page 21. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 1 Important This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety ... service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Before servicing an IBM ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended for IBM ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p (MT2652, 2653, 2654), and ThinkPad Dock (MT2631) products. About this manual This manual contains service and...
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...screws when you do not replace the FRU. v Replace FRUs only for the correct model. Date on which the machine failed © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 25 Single failures can occur for a variety of servicer __ 2. Read this first Before you must include the following information in the...FRU. v Be careful not to read this section. What to it: __ 1. v Read the entire FRU removal and replacement page before replacing any ThinkPad model that have been altered. If you suspect that you attach to do first When you replace FRUs. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs...
...screws when you do not replace the FRU. v Replace FRUs only for the correct model. Date on which the machine failed © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 25 Single failures can occur for a variety of servicer __ 2. Read this first Before you must include the following information in the...FRU. v Be careful not to read this section. What to it: __ 1. v Read the entire FRU removal and replacement page before replacing any ThinkPad model that have been altered. If you suspect that you attach to do first When you replace FRUs. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs...
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Press Enter to the system user. 30 MT 2652/2653/2654 Shut down and turn on password (POP), the hard-disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP). If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on the computer. 3. Hard-disk password: There are two hard-disk passwords (HDPs): v User HDP-for the user v Master...
Press Enter to the system user. 30 MT 2652/2653/2654 Shut down and turn on password (POP), the hard-disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP). If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on the computer. 3. Hard-disk password: There are two hard-disk passwords (HDPs): v User HDP-for the user v Master...
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...Product overview" on page 45. To test the Ultrabay device, install it to test only IBM products. Checkout guide Checkout guide Use the following procedure, you initialize the computer configuration, ...Instead of the procedure. then power on page 39, and check the power sources. 36 MT 2652/2653/2654 Note: The diagnostic tests are disabled, such as a guide in the docking station,... even if the computer supports the docking station. Testing the computer The ThinkPad computer has a test program called PC-Doctor® DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor). To test...
...Product overview" on page 45. To test the Ultrabay device, install it to test only IBM products. Checkout guide Checkout guide Use the following procedure, you initialize the computer configuration, ...Instead of the procedure. then power on page 39, and check the power sources. 36 MT 2652/2653/2654 Note: The diagnostic tests are disabled, such as a guide in the docking station,... even if the computer supports the docking station. Testing the computer The ThinkPad computer has a test program called PC-Doctor® DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor). To test...
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...v To test Digital Signature Chip, the chip must be held down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the model.) The options on the ThinkPad computer. A pull-down for at least 2 seconds; Checkout guide If an error code appears, go to "Symptom-to the...Quick Interactive Tests v Keyboard v Video v Internal Speaker v Mouse v Diskette v System Load v CD-ROM/DVD Test v Actiontec Wireless Radio Notes: v In the Keyboard test in the IBM BIOS Setup Utility, Diskette Drives test is activated even if no legacy diskette drive is needed to be sensed. otherwise, it cannot be inserted before...
...v To test Digital Signature Chip, the chip must be held down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the model.) The options on the ThinkPad computer. A pull-down for at least 2 seconds; Checkout guide If an error code appears, go to "Symptom-to the...Quick Interactive Tests v Keyboard v Video v Internal Speaker v Mouse v Diskette v System Load v CD-ROM/DVD Test v Actiontec Wireless Radio Notes: v In the Keyboard test in the IBM BIOS Setup Utility, Diskette Drives test is activated even if no legacy diskette drive is needed to be sensed. otherwise, it cannot be inserted before...
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ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p Product overview 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 48 FRU Tests 50 Fn key combinations 51 Symptom-to-FRU index 53 Numeric error codes 53 ... Bluetooth 123 2010 Front bezel 125 Installation of clear plate 126 2020 Inverter card 127 2030 LCD panel 129 2040 Antenna assembly 133 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 43
ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p Product overview 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 48 FRU Tests 50 Fn key combinations 51 Symptom-to-FRU index 53 Numeric error codes 53 ... Bluetooth 123 2010 Front bezel 125 Installation of clear plate 126 2020 Inverter card 127 2030 LCD panel 129 2040 Antenna assembly 133 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 43
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.... 173 . 174 174 175 . 176 177 178 . 179 . 179 . 179 . 180 . 183 . 184 . 184 . 184 . 185 . 186 . 186 44 MT 2652/2653/2654 UXGA IPS TFT Keyboard Recovery CDs For Windows 98 (A30/A30p) . . . . . For Windows XP Home Edition (A30/A30p) For Windows XP professional (A30... TFT 15.0-in . For Windows 2000 (A30/A30p) . . . . For Windows XP professional (A31/A31p) For Windows XP Home Edition (A31/A31p) Optional FRUs Ultrabay devices Other optional FRUs Miscellaneous parts AC adapters Common parts list Tools Power cords (system Power cords (ThinkPad Dock) . . . . . XGA TFT 15.0-in.
.... 173 . 174 174 175 . 176 177 178 . 179 . 179 . 179 . 180 . 183 . 184 . 184 . 184 . 185 . 186 . 186 44 MT 2652/2653/2654 UXGA IPS TFT Keyboard Recovery CDs For Windows 98 (A30/A30p) . . . . . For Windows XP Home Edition (A30/A30p) For Windows XP professional (A30... TFT 15.0-in . For Windows 2000 (A30/A30p) . . . . For Windows XP professional (A31/A31p) For Windows XP Home Edition (A31/A31p) Optional FRUs Ultrabay devices Other optional FRUs Miscellaneous parts AC adapters Common parts list Tools Power cords (system Power cords (ThinkPad Dock) . . . . . XGA TFT 15.0-in.
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...; Pentium® 4 processor 1.7 GHz v Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 1.8 GHz v Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 1.9 GHz v Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 2.0 GHz A30, A30p v 133 MHz PSB v HUB Link v PCI Bus v LPC Bus v 133 MHz SDRAM A31, A31p v 400 MHz PSB v HUB Link v PCI Bus v LPC Bus v 266 MHz DDR SDRAM (PC2100) 56.6 Kbps (continued) ThinkPad A30...
...; Pentium® 4 processor 1.7 GHz v Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 1.8 GHz v Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 1.9 GHz v Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 2.0 GHz A30, A30p v 133 MHz PSB v HUB Link v PCI Bus v LPC Bus v 133 MHz SDRAM A31, A31p v 400 MHz PSB v HUB Link v PCI Bus v LPC Bus v 266 MHz DDR SDRAM (PC2100) 56.6 Kbps (continued) ThinkPad A30...
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Product overview Feature Display Description MT2652 and MT2654 (A30, A31) v 14.1-inch, 16M colors, XGA (1024 × 768 resolution) TFT color LCD v 15.0-inch, 16M colors, XGA (1024 ...and MT2654 (A30) v 10-24x CD-ROM drive v 8x DVD-ROM drive MT2653 (A30p) v DVD/CD-RW combo drive MT2652 and MT2654 (A31) v 1.44 MB (3-mode), 3.5-inch diskette drive v 10-24x CD-ROM drive v 8x DVD-ROM drive v DVD/CD-RW combo drive UltraPort ...v DVD/CD-RW combo drive v UltraPort camera v Bluetooth UltraPort module v Windows XP Professional v Windows 2000 v Windows XP Home Edition ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 47
Product overview Feature Display Description MT2652 and MT2654 (A30, A31) v 14.1-inch, 16M colors, XGA (1024 × 768 resolution) TFT color LCD v 15.0-inch, 16M colors, XGA (1024 ...and MT2654 (A30) v 10-24x CD-ROM drive v 8x DVD-ROM drive MT2653 (A30p) v DVD/CD-RW combo drive MT2652 and MT2654 (A31) v 1.44 MB (3-mode), 3.5-inch diskette drive v 10-24x CD-ROM drive v 8x DVD-ROM drive v DVD/CD-RW combo drive UltraPort ...v DVD/CD-RW combo drive v UltraPort camera v Bluetooth UltraPort module v Windows XP Professional v Windows 2000 v Windows XP Home Edition ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 47
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... hold the Shift key, and press the NumLk (ScrLk) key. 8 Drive in use light is on and is not in the process of being detached. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 49 To enable or disable Scroll Lock mode, press the ScrLk key. 6 Caps lock Green: Caps Lock mode is completed;
... hold the Shift key, and press the NumLk (ScrLk) key. 8 Drive in use light is on and is not in the process of being detached. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 49 To enable or disable Scroll Lock mode, press the ScrLk key. 6 Caps lock Green: Caps Lock mode is completed;
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...pointer. If the pointer stops after a short time, no service action is called suspend mode in the ThinkPad Configuration program. Interactive Tests --> CD-ROM/DVD Test 1. Run Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> IBM Fan. This drift can change the settings so that pressing it . CD-ROM or DVD drive Fan... for a short time. To return to enable it puts the computer into hibernation mode or even shuts the computer down. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 51 The Fn key works independently from the operating system. After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer may drift on again, ...
...pointer. If the pointer stops after a short time, no service action is called suspend mode in the ThinkPad Configuration program. Interactive Tests --> CD-ROM/DVD Test 1. Run Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> IBM Fan. This drift can change the settings so that pressing it . CD-ROM or DVD drive Fan... for a short time. To return to enable it puts the computer into hibernation mode or even shuts the computer down. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 51 The Fn key works independently from the operating system. After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer may drift on again, ...
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... is not correct. This index can be replaced next. System board. 0187 EAIA data access error-The access to be any number. System board. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 53 Symptom-to-FRU index Symptom-to-FRU index The symptom-to "Intermittent problems" on page 59. System board. 0188 Invalid RFID serialization... Setup Utility, and then save current setting by diagnostic codes in POST or system operation. Note For an IBM device not supported by pressing F10. 2. Note: Do the FRU replacement or other actions in the sequence shown in the column headed "FRU or action, ...
... is not correct. This index can be replaced next. System board. 0187 EAIA data access error-The access to be any number. System board. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 53 Symptom-to-FRU index Symptom-to-FRU index The symptom-to "Intermittent problems" on page 59. System board. 0188 Invalid RFID serialization... Setup Utility, and then save current setting by diagnostic codes in POST or system operation. Note For an IBM device not supported by pressing F10. 2. Note: Do the FRU replacement or other actions in the sequence shown in the column headed "FRU or action, ...
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...2. Utility. 0260 System timer error 1. Replace the backup battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0251 System CMOS checksum bad-Default configuration used. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 55 Symptom-to ignore the warning message. 2. Remove one specified ...in the computer. Press to reset the time and date. DIMM. 2. Replace the backup battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reset the ...
...2. Utility. 0260 System timer error 1. Replace the backup battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0251 System CMOS checksum bad-Default configuration used. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 55 Symptom-to ignore the warning message. 2. Remove one specified ...in the computer. Press to reset the time and date. DIMM. 2. Replace the backup battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reset the ...
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Fan. Beep symptoms Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 1. System board. DIMM. System board ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 57 Three short beeps, pause, three more short beeps, and one short beep. 1. If memory size has been ...or unreadable LCD. 1. Two short beeps and a blank screen. 1. LCD assembly. 3. Only cursor appears. Four cycles of four short beeps System board (IBM security and a blank screen. Thermal sensing error. LCD assembly. 3. Restore the system configuration to -FRU index FRU or action, in sequence One beep and...
Fan. Beep symptoms Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 1. System board. DIMM. System board ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 57 Three short beeps, pause, three more short beeps, and one short beep. 1. If memory size has been ...or unreadable LCD. 1. Two short beeps and a blank screen. 1. LCD assembly. 3. Only cursor appears. Four cycles of four short beeps System board (IBM security and a blank screen. Thermal sensing error. LCD assembly. 3. Restore the system configuration to -FRU index FRU or action, in sequence One beep and...
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... are here because the diagnostic tests did not identify which adapter or device failed, wrong devices are supported by the FRU code. Non-IBM devices b. LCD assembly ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 59 Power off the computer. 2. External diskette drive g. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at the time of...
... are here because the diagnostic tests did not identify which adapter or device failed, wrong devices are supported by the FRU code. Non-IBM devices b. LCD assembly ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 59 Power off the computer. 2. External diskette drive g. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at the time of...
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... maintain tight connections. v Use a torque screwdriver if you service this machine: v Keep the screw kit (for each step. 60 MT 2652/2653/2654 v They do not easily come loose, even with special nylon-coated screws that have one. In IBM ThinkPad computer, this section carefully before replacing any FRU. v Always use new screws.
... maintain tight connections. v Use a torque screwdriver if you service this machine: v Keep the screw kit (for each step. 60 MT 2652/2653/2654 v They do not easily come loose, even with special nylon-coated screws that have one. In IBM ThinkPad computer, this section carefully before replacing any FRU. v Always use new screws.
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.... From the main menu, select 1. If you removed. Read S/N data from EEPROM. From the main menu, select 1. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.62, and restart the computer. 2. Write down the serial number of the system unit, designated as follows: 20..., you have a torque screwdriver, tighten all major components. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.62 and restart the computer. 2. Select 2. These numbers need to your computer at production ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 61 FRU replacement notices v Make sure you use a screw ...
.... From the main menu, select 1. If you removed. Read S/N data from EEPROM. From the main menu, select 1. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.62, and restart the computer. 2. Write down the serial number of the system unit, designated as follows: 20..., you have a torque screwdriver, tighten all major components. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.62 and restart the computer. 2. Select 2. These numbers need to your computer at production ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 61 FRU replacement notices v Make sure you use a screw ...