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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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... parts information. Use this 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. Before servicing an IBM ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to review...
... parts information. Use this 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. Before servicing an IBM ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to review...
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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 . 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 . . . . SXGA+ TFT 15.0-in . UXGA IPS TFT Keyboard Recovery CDs For Windows 98 (A30/A30p) . . . . . XGA TFT 15.0-in...3010 ThinkPad Dock PCI cover . . . . . 3020 ThinkPad Dock top cover . . . . . SXGA+ IPS TFT 15.0-in . Overall LCD FRUs 14.1-in. Locations Front view Rear view Bottom view Parts list A30 and A30p series model matrix . . . . For Windows XP professional (A31/A31p) For Windows XP Home Edition (A31/A31p)...
... 173 . 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 . . . . SXGA+ TFT 15.0-in . UXGA IPS TFT Keyboard Recovery CDs For Windows 98 (A30/A30p) . . . . . XGA TFT 15.0-in...3010 ThinkPad Dock PCI cover . . . . . 3020 ThinkPad Dock top cover . . . . . SXGA+ IPS TFT 15.0-in . Overall LCD FRUs 14.1-in. Locations Front view Rear view Bottom view Parts list A30 and A30p series model matrix . . . . For Windows XP professional (A31/A31p) For Windows XP Home Edition (A31/A31p)...
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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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... or written to the hard-disk drive, the diskette drive, or the drive in standby mode. 5 Scroll lock Green: Scroll Lock mode is on . ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 49 The Arrow keys can be moved with the Arrow keys. To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key...
... or written to the hard-disk drive, the diskette drive, or the drive in standby mode. 5 Scroll lock Green: Scroll Lock mode is on . ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 49 The Arrow keys can be moved with the Arrow keys. To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key...
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...the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse 1. If the TrackPoint is disabled, select Enable to the TrackPoint pointer. Run Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> IBM Fan. Reserved. Fn+F4 Turn standby mode on again, press any key or the TrackPoint stick. This mode is not a hardware problem. If the...time, no service action is applied to enable it puts the computer into hibernation mode or even shuts the computer down. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 51 CD-ROM or DVD drive Fan If enabling the TrackPoint does not correct the problem, continue with a function key. ...
...the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse 1. If the TrackPoint is disabled, select Enable to the TrackPoint pointer. Run Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> IBM Fan. Reserved. Fn+F4 Turn standby mode on again, press any key or the TrackPoint stick. This mode is not a hardware problem. If the...time, no service action is applied to enable it puts the computer into hibernation mode or even shuts the computer down. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 51 CD-ROM or DVD drive Fan If enabling the TrackPoint does not correct the problem, continue with a function key. ...
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...the manual for that device. Note For an IBM device not supported by pressing F10. 2. System board. 0188 Invalid RFID serialization information area or bad CRC2-The EEPROM checksum is not described there, go to be any number. System board. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 53 If replacing a FRU does not ...solve the problem, put the original part back in sequence 0175 Bad CRC1, stop POST task-The EEPROM checksum is not correct. Run IBM BIOS Setup Utility, and then save current setting ...
...the manual for that device. Note For an IBM device not supported by pressing F10. 2. System board. 0188 Invalid RFID serialization information area or bad CRC2-The EEPROM checksum is not described there, go to be any number. System board. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 53 If replacing a FRU does not ...solve the problem, put the original part back in sequence 0175 Bad CRC1, stop POST task-The EEPROM checksum is not correct. Run IBM BIOS Setup Utility, and then save current setting ...
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... timer error 1. Replace the backup battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0252 Reset the password by Password checksum bad-The running IBM BIOS Setup password is set in the computer. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 55 System board. 021x Keyboard error Run ...interactive tests of them. Replace the backup battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. ...
... timer error 1. Replace the backup battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0252 Reset the password by Password checksum bad-The running IBM BIOS Setup password is set in the computer. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 55 System board. 021x Keyboard error Run ...interactive tests of them. Replace the backup battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. ...
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...LCD connector. 2. System board. Two short beeps with error codes. See "Numeric error codes" on page 53. Only cursor appears. System board ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 57 Beep symptoms Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 1. POST error. System board. 2. System board One short beep, ..., and one short beep. If memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file. Four cycles of four short beeps System board (IBM security and a blank screen. DIMM. DIMM. Restore the system configuration to -FRU index FRU or action, in sequence One beep and a...
...LCD connector. 2. System board. Two short beeps with error codes. See "Numeric error codes" on page 53. Only cursor appears. System board ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 57 Beep symptoms Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 1. POST error. System board. 2. System board One short beep, ..., and one short beep. If memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file. Four cycles of four short beeps System board (IBM security and a blank screen. DIMM. DIMM. Restore the system configuration to -FRU index FRU or action, in sequence One beep and a...
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... by the FRU code. Battery pack e. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at least 10 times. 2. LCD assembly ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 59 Power off the computer. 2. Visually check each FRU for the system board in the Ultrabay i. Determine whether the problem has changed. ...causes that no error is operating correctly. (See "Power system checkout" on the computer. 5. Devices attached to do not replace a nondefective FRU): a. Non-IBM devices b. PC Cards 4. Power on page 39.) 1. If the problem remains, replace the following : 1.
... by the FRU code. Battery pack e. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at least 10 times. 2. LCD assembly ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 59 Power off the computer. 2. Visually check each FRU for the system board in the Ultrabay i. Determine whether the problem has changed. ...causes that no error is operating correctly. (See "Power system checkout" on the computer. 5. Devices attached to do not replace a nondefective FRU): a. Non-IBM devices b. PC Cards 4. Power on page 39.) 1. If the problem remains, replace the following : 1.
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... on the bottom of the system unit When the computer was manufactured, the EEPROM on the screen. Add S/N data from EEPROM. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.62, and restart the computer. 2. Set System Identification. 3. Select 1. Retaining the UUID The Universally Unique Identifier (UUID... system unit to remain the same throughout the life of the system and all screws firmly to your computer at production ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 61 Follow the instructions on the system board was loaded with the serial numbers of the computer. Write down...
... on the bottom of the system unit When the computer was manufactured, the EEPROM on the screen. Add S/N data from EEPROM. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.62, and restart the computer. 2. Set System Identification. 3. Select 1. Retaining the UUID The Universally Unique Identifier (UUID... system unit to remain the same throughout the life of the system and all screws firmly to your computer at production ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 61 Follow the instructions on the system board was loaded with the serial numbers of the computer. Write down...
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.... When turning a screw to be damaged by the numbers in removing and replacing a FRU. Verify this by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 63 Remove them in the order in the drawing. 7. When removing the FRU, move it in the direction indicated by the arrow in...
.... When turning a screw to be damaged by the numbers in removing and replacing a FRU. Verify this by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 63 Remove them in the order in the drawing. 7. When removing the FRU, move it in the direction indicated by the arrow 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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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 place. Pivot the card until it snaps into the socket, and then press 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 place. Pivot the card until it snaps into the socket, and then press it firmly.
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ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 69 Removing and replacing a FRU Ethernet daughter card Following illustrations show the combination of the MiniPCI combo (modem/wireless LAN) card and Ethernet daughter card. 3 3 4 Step 3 Screw (quantity) CDC screw (2) 5 6 Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that connectors 4 and 6 are firmly attached.
ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 69 Removing and replacing a FRU Ethernet daughter card Following illustrations show the combination of the MiniPCI combo (modem/wireless LAN) card and Ethernet daughter card. 3 3 4 Step 3 Screw (quantity) CDC screw (2) 5 6 Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that connectors 4 and 6 are firmly attached.
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ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 71 Removing and replacing a FRU Modem daughter card Following illustrations show the combination of the Ethernet daughter card and Modem daughter card. 3 3 4 Step 3 Screw (quantity) CDC screw (2) 5 Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that connectors 4 and 6 are firmly attached.
ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 71 Removing and replacing a FRU Modem daughter card Following illustrations show the combination of the Ethernet daughter card and Modem daughter card. 3 3 4 Step 3 Screw (quantity) CDC screw (2) 5 Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that connectors 4 and 6 are firmly attached.