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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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... manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests 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 along with ThinkPad products. v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information....: multilingual translations" on page 4, "Safety information" on page 16, and "Laser compliance statement" on page 21. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 1 Before servicing an IBM ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively.
... manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests 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 along with ThinkPad products. v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information....: multilingual translations" on page 4, "Safety information" on page 16, and "Laser compliance statement" on page 21. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 1 Before servicing an IBM ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively.
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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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...15.0-in . SXGA+ TFT 15.0-in . For Windows XP Home Edition (A30/A30p) For Windows XP professional (A30/A30p) For Windows 2000 (A31/A31p) . . . . 3010 ThinkPad Dock PCI cover . . . . . 3020 ThinkPad Dock top cover . . . . . XGA TFT 15.0-in . Notices Trademarks . 137 . 139 . 144 . 144 . 146 . 147... . 148 . 148 . 149 . 155 . 169 . 169 . 170 . 171 . 171 . 171 . 172 . 173 . 173 . 174 174 175 . 176 177 178 . 179 . 179 . 179 . 180 . 183 . 184 . 184 . 184 . 185 . 186 . 186 44 MT 2652...
...15.0-in . SXGA+ TFT 15.0-in . For Windows XP Home Edition (A30/A30p) For Windows XP professional (A30/A30p) For Windows 2000 (A31/A31p) . . . . 3010 ThinkPad Dock PCI cover . . . . . 3020 ThinkPad Dock top cover . . . . . XGA TFT 15.0-in . Notices Trademarks . 137 . 139 . 144 . 144 . 146 . 147... . 148 . 148 . 149 . 155 . 169 . 169 . 170 . 171 . 171 . 171 . 172 . 173 . 173 . 174 174 175 . 176 177 178 . 179 . 179 . 179 . 180 . 183 . 184 . 184 . 184 . 185 . 186 . 186 44 MT 2652...
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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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... v 16 MB DDR SDRAM (on the system board) MT2653 (A30p) v 32 MB DDR SDRAM (on the system board) MT2652 and MT2654 (A31) v 16 MB DDR SDRAM (on the system board) v 32 MB DDR SDRAM (on the system board) MT2653 (A31p) v 64 MB...v 20.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface v 30.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface MT2653 (A30p) v 48.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface MT2652 and MT2654 (A31) v 20.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface v 30.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface v 40.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface Infrared transfer Mini PCI adapter PC... combo card One Type-III or two Type-II 72-watt type (continued) 46 MT 2652/2653/2654
... v 16 MB DDR SDRAM (on the system board) MT2653 (A30p) v 32 MB DDR SDRAM (on the system board) MT2652 and MT2654 (A31) v 16 MB DDR SDRAM (on the system board) v 32 MB DDR SDRAM (on the system board) MT2653 (A31p) v 64 MB...v 20.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface v 30.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface MT2653 (A30p) v 48.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface MT2652 and MT2654 (A31) v 20.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface v 30.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface v 40.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface Infrared transfer Mini PCI adapter PC... combo card One Type-III or two Type-II 72-watt type (continued) 46 MT 2652/2653/2654
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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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... disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. 7 Num lock Green: The numeric keypad on and is not in use light is enabled. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 49 Not all application programs support this indicator is on, do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer...
... disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. 7 Num lock Green: The numeric keypad on and is not in use light is enabled. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 49 Not all application programs support this indicator is on, do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer...
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...IBM Battery 1 (IBM Battery 2) 1. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Intel Modem Register (A30/A30p only) f. Intel Modem Loopback/DTMF (A30/A30p only) g. Intel SP Modem Register h. Intel SP Modem Loopback/DTMF i. 3Com MiniPCI Modem Test (A30/A30p only) j. 3Com MiniPCI Dialtone Test (A30/A30p only) 1. Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> Analog Devices AC97 CODEC Test (A31...and run Diagnostics --> Memory Test - Interactive Tests --> Diskette Diagnostics --> Fixed Disks (continued) 50 MT 2652/2653/2654 Product overview FRU Tests The following test in turn, and run Diagnostics --> Memory Test -...
...IBM Battery 1 (IBM Battery 2) 1. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Intel Modem Register (A30/A30p only) f. Intel Modem Loopback/DTMF (A30/A30p only) g. Intel SP Modem Register h. Intel SP Modem Loopback/DTMF i. 3Com MiniPCI Modem Test (A30/A30p only) j. 3Com MiniPCI Dialtone Test (A30/A30p only) 1. Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> Analog Devices AC97 CODEC Test (A31...and run Diagnostics --> Memory Test - Interactive Tests --> Diskette Diagnostics --> Fixed Disks (continued) 50 MT 2652/2653/2654 Product overview FRU Tests The following test in turn, and run Diagnostics --> Memory Test -...
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...TrackPoint is disabled, select Enable to enable it puts the computer into hibernation mode or even shuts the computer down. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 51 This symptom is necessary. If the pointer stops after a short time, no service action is not a hardware ... The customer can occur when a slight, steady pressure is called suspend mode in the ThinkPad Configuration program. Interactive Tests --> CD-ROM/DVD Test 1. Run Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> IBM Fan. Product overview FRU TrackPoint or pointing device Applicable test If the TrackPoint does not ...
...TrackPoint is disabled, select Enable to enable it puts the computer into hibernation mode or even shuts the computer down. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 51 This symptom is necessary. If the pointer stops after a short time, no service action is not a hardware ... The customer can occur when a slight, steady pressure is called suspend mode in the ThinkPad Configuration program. Interactive Tests --> CD-ROM/DVD Test 1. Run Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> IBM Fan. Product overview FRU TrackPoint or pointing device Applicable test If the TrackPoint does not ...
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... listed first, in sequence 0175 Bad CRC1, stop POST task-The EEPROM checksum is not correct. Run IBM BIOS Setup Utility, and then save current setting by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad notebook computers, see the manual for each error detected in this section lists symptoms and errors and their ...possible causes. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 53 Symptom-to-FRU index Symptom-to-FRU index The symptom-to EEPROM is displayed for that device. System board. 0187 EAIA data ...
... listed first, in sequence 0175 Bad CRC1, stop POST task-The EEPROM checksum is not correct. Run IBM BIOS Setup Utility, and then save current setting by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad notebook computers, see the manual for each error detected in this section lists symptoms and errors and their ...possible causes. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 53 Symptom-to-FRU index Symptom-to-FRU index The symptom-to EEPROM is displayed for that device. System board. 0187 EAIA data ...
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...; Load Setup Defaults in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 0230 Shadow RAM error-Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. 1. Hard-disk drive. 4. System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. System board. 0270 Real time clock error 1. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 55 Reseat the... hard-disk drive. 2. or press Esc to continue. DIMM. 2. Replace the backup battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 2. Replace the backup ...
...; Load Setup Defaults in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 0230 Shadow RAM error-Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. 1. Hard-disk drive. 4. System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. System board. 0270 Real time clock error 1. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 55 Reseat the... hard-disk drive. 2. or press Esc to continue. DIMM. 2. Replace the backup battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 2. Replace the backup ...
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.... 2. Two short beeps with error codes. Two short beeps and a blank screen. 1. External CRT. 4. System board. 2. System board ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 57 Symptom-to what it was before the computer entered hibernation mode. 2. Restore the system configuration to -FRU index FRU or action,... short beep. Only cursor appears. Symptom or error Hibernation error. System board. POST error. Four cycles of four short beeps System board (IBM security and a blank screen. LCD assembly. 3. See "Numeric error codes" on page 53. DIMM. Three short beeps, pause, three ...
.... 2. Two short beeps with error codes. Two short beeps and a blank screen. 1. External CRT. 4. System board. 2. System board ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 57 Symptom-to what it was before the computer entered hibernation mode. 2. Restore the system configuration to -FRU index FRU or action,... short beep. Only cursor appears. Symptom or error Hibernation error. System board. POST error. Four cycles of four short beeps System board (IBM security and a blank screen. LCD assembly. 3. See "Numeric error codes" on page 53. DIMM. Three short beeps, pause, three ...
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... replace the following FRUs one at a time (do not isolate FRUs that all of the failure is detected, do the following devices: a. Non-IBM devices b. Battery pack e. System board b. If no more errors exist. Undetermined problems You are here because the diagnostic tests did not identify which ... devices are installed, a short circuit is suspected, or the system is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. LCD assembly ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 59 When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any damaged FRU. 3. Power on page 39.) 1.
... replace the following FRUs one at a time (do not isolate FRUs that all of the failure is detected, do the following devices: a. Non-IBM devices b. Battery pack e. System board b. If no more errors exist. Undetermined problems You are here because the diagnostic tests did not identify which ... devices are installed, a short circuit is suspected, or the system is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. LCD assembly ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 59 When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any damaged FRU. 3. Power on page 39.) 1.
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... the instructions on the system board was manufactured, the EEPROM on the screen. These numbers need to your computer at production ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 61 Set System Identification. 3. The serial number for each device is a 128-bit number uniquely assigned to remain ... 1. From the main menu, select 1. Never use the correct screw. Retaining serial numbers This section includes the following : 1. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.62 and restart the computer. 2. FRU replacement notices v Make sure you use a screw that you removed. Before...
... the instructions on the system board was manufactured, the EEPROM on the screen. These numbers need to your computer at production ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 61 Set System Identification. 3. The serial number for each device is a 128-bit number uniquely assigned to remain ... 1. From the main menu, select 1. Never use the correct screw. Retaining serial numbers This section includes the following : 1. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.62 and restart the computer. 2. FRU replacement notices v Make sure you use a screw that you removed. Before...
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... computer unless you have to , and can cause electrical short circuits. Begin by , electrostatic discharge. When turning a screw to observe the following general rules: 1. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 63 Verify this by the arrow in the drawing. 6. Follow the correct sequence in the steps for removing the FRU, as shown in...
... computer unless you have to , and can cause electrical short circuits. Begin by , electrostatic discharge. When turning a screw to observe the following general rules: 1. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 63 Verify this by the arrow in the drawing. 6. Follow the correct sequence in the steps for removing the FRU, as shown in...
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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. 1 2 1 (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 65
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. 1 2 1 (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 65
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Make sure that the card is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 67 Pivot the card until it snaps into the socket, and then press it firmly. Removing and replacing a FRU 7 6 When installing: With the notched end of the card toward the socket, insert the card into place.
Make sure that the card is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 67 Pivot the card until it snaps into the socket, and then press it firmly. Removing and replacing a FRU 7 6 When installing: With the notched end of the card toward the socket, insert the card into place.