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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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...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. Before servicing an IBM ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. Use this manual along with the..., and "Laser compliance statement" on page 21. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 1 Use this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained service personnel who are familiar with ThinkPad products. Important This manual is divided into sections as follows: v ...
...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. Before servicing an IBM ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. Use this manual along with the..., and "Laser compliance statement" on page 21. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 1 Use this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained service personnel who are familiar with ThinkPad products. Important This manual is divided into sections as follows: v ...
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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 A31 and A31p series model matrix . . . . XGA TFT 15.0-in . UXGA IPS TFT Keyboard Recovery CDs For Windows 98 (A30/A30p) . . . . . For Windows XP ...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) . . . . . Locations Front view Rear view Bottom view...
... . 173 . 174 174 175 . 176 177 178 . 179 . 179 . 179 . 180 . 183 . 184 . 184 . 184 . 185 . 186 . 186 44 MT 2652/2653/2654 A31 and A31p series model matrix . . . . XGA TFT 15.0-in . UXGA IPS TFT Keyboard Recovery CDs For Windows 98 (A30/A30p) . . . . . For Windows XP ...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) . . . . . Locations Front view Rear view Bottom view...
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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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... drive in use . To enable or disable the keypad, press and hold the Shift key, and press the NumLk (ScrLk) key. 8 Drive in use . ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 49 Instead, a message box pops up when the process is enabled. To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key...
... drive in use . To enable or disable the keypad, press and hold the Shift key, and press the NumLk (ScrLk) key. 8 Drive in use . ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 49 Instead, a message box pops up when the process is enabled. To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key...
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... --> Memory Test - Interactive Tests --> Diskette Diagnostics --> Fixed Disks (continued) 50 MT 2652/2653/2654 Diagnostics --> Systemboard Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> IBM AC Adapter, IBM Battery 1 (IBM Battery 2) 1. Make sure the modem is set up correctly. 2. Lucent Soft Modem Loopback... Modem Loopback/DTMF (A30/A30p only) g. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> Analog Devices AC97 CODEC Test (A31/A31p only) Interactive Tests --> Internal Speaker Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA, PCMCIA External Loop 1. Lucent Modem (M2) Dialtone/DTM c....
... --> Memory Test - Interactive Tests --> Diskette Diagnostics --> Fixed Disks (continued) 50 MT 2652/2653/2654 Diagnostics --> Systemboard Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> IBM AC Adapter, IBM Battery 1 (IBM Battery 2) 1. Make sure the modem is set up correctly. 2. Lucent Soft Modem Loopback... Modem Loopback/DTMF (A30/A30p only) g. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> Analog Devices AC97 CODEC Test (A31/A31p only) Interactive Tests --> Internal Speaker Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA, PCMCIA External Loop 1. Lucent Modem (M2) Dialtone/DTM c....
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...pointing device Applicable test If the TrackPoint does not work, check the configuration in Windows 95 and Windows NT. 2. Run Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> IBM Fan. Notes: 1. If the TrackPoint is not a hardware problem. This symptom 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 Fn+F3 Turn off the LCD display, leaving the screen blank. Fn+F4 Turn standby mode on again, press any key...
...pointing device Applicable test If the TrackPoint does not work, check the configuration in Windows 95 and Windows NT. 2. Run Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> IBM Fan. Notes: 1. If the TrackPoint is not a hardware problem. This symptom 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 Fn+F3 Turn off the LCD display, leaving the screen blank. Fn+F4 Turn standby mode on again, press any key...
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...first, in this section lists symptoms and errors and their possible causes. Note For an IBM device not supported by pressing F10. 2. Numeric error codes Symptom or error FRU or action, in the ThinkPad notebook computers, see the manual for each error detected in the computer. If no numeric...If the symptom is not correct. Run IBM BIOS Setup Utility, and then save current setting by diagnostic codes in sequence 0175 Bad CRC1, stop POST task-The EEPROM checksum is not described there, go to EEPROM is not correct. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 53 Note: Do the FRU ...
...first, in this section lists symptoms and errors and their possible causes. Note For an IBM device not supported by pressing F10. 2. Numeric error codes Symptom or error FRU or action, in the ThinkPad notebook computers, see the manual for each error detected in the computer. If no numeric...If the symptom is not correct. Run IBM BIOS Setup Utility, and then save current setting by diagnostic codes in sequence 0175 Bad CRC1, stop POST task-The EEPROM checksum is not described there, go to EEPROM is not correct. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 53 Note: Do the FRU ...
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... board. 0250 System battery error-System battery is not working. 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 Remove either a Mini PCI More than one specified in CMOS. Remove one of...
... board. 0250 System battery error-System battery is not working. 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 Remove either a Mini PCI More than one specified in CMOS. Remove one of...
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... One beep and a blank, unreadable, or flashing LCD. 1. POST error. Reinstall operating system. System board ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 57 LCD assembly. 3. Symptom-to what it was before the computer entered hibernation mode. 2. One long... and two short beeps, and a blank or unreadable LCD. 1. Symptom or error Hibernation error. Two short beeps with error codes. DIMM. 2. Fan error. System board. Four cycles of four short beeps System board (IBM...
... One beep and a blank, unreadable, or flashing LCD. 1. POST error. Reinstall operating system. System board ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 57 LCD assembly. 3. Symptom-to what it was before the computer entered hibernation mode. 2. One long... and two short beeps, and a blank or unreadable LCD. 1. Symptom or error Hibernation error. Two short beeps with error codes. DIMM. 2. Fan error. System board. Four cycles of four short beeps System board (IBM...
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.... Replace any FRUs. 3. Devices attached to the port replicator c. External diskette drive g. DIMM h. Power off the computer. 2. Non-IBM devices b. Determine whether the problem has changed. 6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at the time of...time (do the following devices: a. Visually check each FRU for the system board in the Ultrabay i. LCD assembly ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 59 Intermittent problems Symptom-to-FRU index Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a problem recurs...
.... Replace any FRUs. 3. Devices attached to the port replicator c. External diskette drive g. DIMM h. Power off the computer. 2. Non-IBM devices b. Determine whether the problem has changed. 6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at the time of...time (do the following devices: a. Visually check each FRU for the system board in the Ultrabay i. LCD assembly ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 59 Intermittent problems Symptom-to-FRU index Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a problem recurs...
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...the system unit is displayed. Note: The serial number of the system and all screws firmly to your computer at production ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 61 Before replacing the system board, save the original serial number by doing the following : 1. The serial number..., tighten all major components. Use a new one. 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. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.62, and restart the computer. 2. From the main menu, select 1.
...the system unit is displayed. Note: The serial number of the system and all screws firmly to your computer at production ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 61 Before replacing the system board, save the original serial number by doing the following : 1. The serial number..., tighten all major components. Use a new one. 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. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.62, and restart the computer. 2. From the main menu, select 1.
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... arrow in the drawing. 7. When removing the FRU, move it in the direction indicated by shaking the computer gently and listening for rattling sounds. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 63 Follow the correct sequence in the steps for removing the FRU, as shown in the procedures. DANGER Before removing any interconnecting cables...
... arrow in the drawing. 7. When removing the FRU, move it in the direction indicated by shaking the computer gently and listening for rattling sounds. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 63 Follow the correct sequence in the steps for removing the FRU, as shown in the procedures. DANGER Before removing any interconnecting cables...
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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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ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 67 Make sure that the card is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily. Removing and replacing a FRU 7 6 When installing: With the notched end of the card toward the socket, insert the card into the socket, and then press it snaps into place. Pivot the card until it firmly.
ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 67 Make sure that the card is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily. Removing and replacing a FRU 7 6 When installing: With the notched end of the card toward the socket, insert the card into the socket, and then press it snaps into place. Pivot the card until it firmly.