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... 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... Intermittent problems 59 Undetermined problems 59 FRU replacement notices 60 Screw notices 60 Retaining 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...
... 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... Intermittent problems 59 Undetermined problems 59 FRU replacement notices 60 Screw notices 60 Retaining 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...
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1040 Backup battery 75 1050 DIMM 76 1060 Hard-disk drive 77 1070 Ultrabay Plus device 79 1080... 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
1040 Backup battery 75 1050 DIMM 76 1060 Hard-disk drive 77 1070 Ultrabay Plus device 79 1080... 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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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 ... 60 Retaining serial numbers 61 Restoring the serial number of the system unit 61 Retaining the UUID 61 Removing and replacing a FRU 63 1010 Battery pack 64 1020 Mini PCI adapter 65 1030 Communication daughter card (CDC) . . . 68 Ethernet daughter card 69 Modem daughter card 71 ...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 ... 60 Retaining serial numbers 61 Restoring the serial number of the system unit 61 Retaining the UUID 61 Removing and replacing a FRU 63 1010 Battery pack 64 1020 Mini PCI adapter 65 1030 Communication daughter card (CDC) . . . 68 Ethernet daughter card 69 Modem daughter card 71 ...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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.... 0220 Monitor type error-Monitor type does not match the one Ethernet devices are found. DIMM. 2. Hard-disk drive. 4. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 55 Symptom-to reset the time and date. 2. Replace the backup battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. Utility. 0260 System timer error 1. Run...
.... 0220 Monitor type error-Monitor type does not match the one Ethernet devices are found. DIMM. 2. Hard-disk drive. 4. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 55 Symptom-to reset the time and date. 2. Replace the backup battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. Utility. 0260 System timer error 1. Run...
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... FRUs. 3. Run the diagnostic test for damage. If any damaged FRU. 3. Non-IBM devices b. Determine whether the problem has changed. 6. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing...can be considered only when a problem recurs. Rerun the test to verify that have no defects). Battery pack e. If no more errors exist. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. If the ... a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. LCD assembly ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 59 Verify that the power supply being used at the time of causes that no...
... FRUs. 3. Run the diagnostic test for damage. If any damaged FRU. 3. Non-IBM devices b. Determine whether the problem has changed. 6. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing...can be considered only when a problem recurs. Rerun the test to verify that have no defects). Battery pack e. If no more errors exist. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. If the ... a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. LCD assembly ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 59 Verify that the power supply being used at the time of causes that no...
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...be damaged by the arrow in the procedures. Begin by removing any FRUs that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. When removing the FRU, move it in the direction indicated by , electrostatic discharge.... Attention: The system board is powered on after FRU replacement, make sure that have been trained and certified. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 63 When turning a screw to , and can cause electrical short circuits. For information about connecting and arranging internal cables,...
...be damaged by the arrow in the procedures. Begin by removing any FRUs that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. When removing the FRU, move it in the direction indicated by , electrostatic discharge.... Attention: The system board is powered on after FRU replacement, make sure that have been trained and certified. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 63 When turning a screw to , and can cause electrical short circuits. For information about connecting and arranging internal 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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For access, remove these FRUs, in the parts listing for your computer. Removing and replacing a FRU 1040 Backup battery DANGER The use only the battery in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 64 v "1030 Communication daughter card (CDC)" on page 68 1 2 ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 75 Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery.
For access, remove these FRUs, in the parts listing for your computer. Removing and replacing a FRU 1040 Backup battery DANGER The use only the battery in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 64 v "1030 Communication daughter card (CDC)" on page 68 1 2 ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 75 Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery.
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Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of data. For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on the drive if possible. Step Screw (quantity) 1 HDD screw (1) or security screw (1) Note: Use a 2.5-mm Allen wrench to the hard-disk drive. ...Removing and replacing a FRU 1060 Hard-disk drive Attention Do not drop or apply any shock to remove the security screw. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 77 Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is sensitive to the cover. Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent...
Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of data. For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on the drive if possible. Step Screw (quantity) 1 HDD screw (1) or security screw (1) Note: Use a 2.5-mm Allen wrench to the hard-disk drive. ...Removing and replacing a FRU 1060 Hard-disk drive Attention Do not drop or apply any shock to remove the security screw. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 77 Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is sensitive to the cover. Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent...
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Pull the lever a little in step 1 the lever pops out. Removing and replacing a FRU 1070 Ultrabay Plus device Note Ultrabay Plus does not support Ultrabay 2000 battery. Note: When you release the switch in step 2 to release the device from the bay. 3 1 2 ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 79 For supported devices, see "Optional FRUs" on page 179. The procedure for installing and removing is the same for every device.
Pull the lever a little in step 1 the lever pops out. Removing and replacing a FRU 1070 Ultrabay Plus device Note Ultrabay Plus does not support Ultrabay 2000 battery. Note: When you release the switch in step 2 to release the device from the bay. 3 1 2 ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 79 For supported devices, see "Optional FRUs" on page 179. The procedure for installing and removing is the same for every device.
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1090 I/O plate Removing and replacing a FRU For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 64 2 1 2 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Hex stud (6) Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 81
1090 I/O plate Removing and replacing a FRU For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 64 2 1 2 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Hex stud (6) Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 81
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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. 1 Keyboard CRU insulator 1a is not fixed with an adhesive tape. 1a ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 87
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. 1 Keyboard CRU insulator 1a is not fixed with an adhesive tape. 1a ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 87
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Removing and replacing a FRU 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 1 1 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 16 mm, nylon-coated (4) (continued) Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 89
Removing and replacing a FRU 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 1 1 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 16 mm, nylon-coated (4) (continued) Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 89
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1130 Hinge cover Removing and replacing a FRU 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" on page 89 1 a 2 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (2) Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) When installing: Attach the hinge cover, aligning the two projections on the rear side with the two small square holes of the base cover. (a) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 93
1130 Hinge cover Removing and replacing a FRU 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" on page 89 1 a 2 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (2) Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) When installing: Attach the hinge cover, aligning the two projections on the rear side with the two small square holes of the base cover. (a) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 93
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Removing and replacing a FRU 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" 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" on page 89 1 2 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 16 mm, nylon-coated (2) (continued) Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 103
Removing and replacing a FRU 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" 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" on page 89 1 2 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 16 mm, nylon-coated (2) (continued) Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 103
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Removing and replacing a FRU 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" on page 79 v "1080... Keyboard bezel" on page 89 v "1160 Ultrabay Plus slot" on page 98 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 9 mm, nylon-coated (1) (continued) Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 107
Removing and replacing a FRU 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" on page 79 v "1080... Keyboard bezel" on page 89 v "1160 Ultrabay Plus slot" on page 98 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 9 mm, nylon-coated (1) (continued) Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 107
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... 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" on page 76 v "1060 Hard-disk drive" on page 77 v... v "1180 Sub card for the computer. 1190 Security chip Removing and replacing a FRU Note Some ThinkPad computers may have an embedded security chip, which the customer ordered as follows: Begin by checking the FRU...of FRU number 26P8084 and 26P8234, remove or reinstall it as an option. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 109 If the ThinkPad computer you are servicing has the security chip of the security chip, and...
... 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" on page 76 v "1060 Hard-disk drive" on page 77 v... v "1180 Sub card for the computer. 1190 Security chip Removing and replacing a FRU Note Some ThinkPad computers may have an embedded security chip, which the customer ordered as follows: Begin by checking the FRU...of FRU number 26P8084 and 26P8234, remove or reinstall it as an option. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 109 If the ThinkPad computer you are servicing has the security chip of the security chip, and...
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...Then make sure that it may not be covered under warranty. 114 MT 2652/2653/2654 If it is not embedded, it is firmly fixed on page...not remove the security chip from the system board. Begin by accident, reinstall it on page 148. Important If the ThinkPad computer you must check whether the security chip is removed by checking the FRU number of system board FRU. v .... 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...
...Then make sure that it may not be covered under warranty. 114 MT 2652/2653/2654 If it is not embedded, it is firmly fixed on page...not remove the security chip from the system board. Begin by accident, reinstall it on page 148. Important If the ThinkPad computer you must check whether the security chip is removed by checking the FRU number of system board FRU. v .... 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...
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..." 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" on page 76 v "1060 Hard-disk drive" on page 77 v "1070 Ultrabay Plus device" on page 79 v "1080 Ultrabay 2000 ... page 98 v "1180 Sub card for PC Card slot" on page 107 v "1200 LCD assembly" on page 110 v "1210 System board" on page 114 1 1 1 (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 121
..." 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" on page 76 v "1060 Hard-disk drive" on page 77 v "1070 Ultrabay Plus device" on page 79 v "1080 Ultrabay 2000 ... page 98 v "1180 Sub card for PC Card slot" on page 107 v "1200 LCD assembly" on page 110 v "1210 System board" on page 114 1 1 1 (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 121
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... "1210 System board" on page 103 v "1180 Sub card 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)" on page 68 v "1040 Backup battery" on page 75 v "1050 DIMM" on page 76 v "1060 Hard-disk drive" on page 77 v "1070 Ultrabay ...on page 114 1 2 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (1) Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 123
... "1210 System board" on page 103 v "1180 Sub card 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)" on page 68 v "1040 Backup battery" on page 75 v "1050 DIMM" on page 76 v "1060 Hard-disk drive" on page 77 v "1070 Ultrabay ...on page 114 1 2 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (1) Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 123