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...information for trained servicers who are familiar with the advanced diagnostic tests to service computers. The manual is intended for IBM ThinkPad R32 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual products. v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information.... Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. Before servicing an IBM ThinkPad product, be sure to review the safety information under "Safety Notices (Multi-lingual Translations)" on page 3,"Safety Information"...
...information for trained servicers who are familiar with the advanced diagnostic tests to service computers. The manual is intended for IBM ThinkPad R32 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual products. v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information.... Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. Before servicing an IBM ThinkPad product, be sure to review the safety information under "Safety Notices (Multi-lingual Translations)" on page 3,"Safety Information"...
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Contents Preface iii ThinkPad R32 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual 1 Introduction 1 Important Service Information 1 Drive and Diskette Compatibility Matrix . . . . . 2 Safety Notices (Multi-lingual Translations) . . . . 3 Safety Information 11 Laser ...Related Symptoms . . . . 52 Peripheral-Device-Related Symptoms . . . . . 52 Modem-Related Symptom 53 Operating System-Related Symptom . . . . . 53 Intermittent Problems 53 Undetermined Problems 54 ThinkPad R32 Series Part I 55 Product overview 56 FRU removals and replacements 62 Locations 98 Parts list 101 v
Contents Preface iii ThinkPad R32 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual 1 Introduction 1 Important Service Information 1 Drive and Diskette Compatibility Matrix . . . . . 2 Safety Notices (Multi-lingual Translations) . . . . 3 Safety Information 11 Laser ...Related Symptoms . . . . 52 Peripheral-Device-Related Symptoms . . . . . 52 Modem-Related Symptom 53 Operating System-Related Symptom . . . . . 53 Intermittent Problems 53 Undetermined Problems 54 ThinkPad R32 Series Part I 55 Product overview 56 FRU removals and replacements 62 Locations 98 Parts list 101 v
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ThinkPad R32 Series Part II 115 Product overview 116 FRU removals and replacements 122 Locations 158 Parts list 161 ThinkPad R32 Series Part III 175 Product overview 176 FRU removals and replacements 182 Locations 219 Parts list 222 Notices 241 Trademarks 242 vi ThinkPad R32 Series
ThinkPad R32 Series Part II 115 Product overview 116 FRU removals and replacements 122 Locations 158 Parts list 161 ThinkPad R32 Series Part III 175 Product overview 176 FRU removals and replacements 182 Locations 219 Parts list 222 Notices 241 Trademarks 242 vi ThinkPad R32 Series
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ThinkPad R32 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual Introduction Important Service Information Important Diskette fixes are in this ... replace a FRU and that you are posted on the computer you continue. Customers in Canada should call IBM HelpPC at 800-772-2227 if they need assistance in obtaining or installing any FRUs listed in place when... service is complete. 1 Running Automatic Configuration may exist on the IBM support site http://www.pc.ibm.com/support/ . Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary FRU replacement and service expense: v...
ThinkPad R32 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual Introduction Important Service Information Important Diskette fixes are in this ... replace a FRU and that you are posted on the computer you continue. Customers in Canada should call IBM HelpPC at 800-772-2227 if they need assistance in obtaining or installing any FRUs listed in place when... service is complete. 1 Running Automatic Configuration may exist on the IBM support site http://www.pc.ibm.com/support/ . Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary FRU replacement and service expense: v...
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... Index for 3.5-inch drives. Diskette Capacity 1.0MB 2.0MB 4.0MB 1.44MB Drive Read/Write Read/Write Not Compatible 2.88MB Drive Read/Write Read/Write Read/Write 2 ThinkPad R32 Series If no error code is displayed, see if the error symptom is displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first error code. How to diagnose...
... Index for 3.5-inch drives. Diskette Capacity 1.0MB 2.0MB 4.0MB 1.44MB Drive Read/Write Read/Write Not Compatible 2.88MB Drive Read/Write Read/Write Read/Write 2 ThinkPad R32 Series If no error code is displayed, see if the error symptom is displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first error code. How to diagnose...
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... not trip over it . v Keep your eyes. v Do not wear loose clothing that can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly. 12 ThinkPad R32 Series Electrical Safety Observe the following rules when working with a nonconductive clip, approximately 8 centimeters (3 inches) from walk areas so that other service representatives and the...
... not trip over it . v Keep your eyes. v Do not wear loose clothing that can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly. 12 ThinkPad R32 Series Electrical Safety Observe the following rules when working with a nonconductive clip, approximately 8 centimeters (3 inches) from walk areas so that other service representatives and the...
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...and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of steps presented in good condition. Send another person to measure third-wire ground 14 ThinkPad R32 Series Each machine, as it was designed and built, had required safety items installed to assist you can cause serious or fatal electrical ...the power on the frame can continue without first correcting the problem. Power supply units - Safety Inspection Guide The intent of non-IBM features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to protect users and service personnel from their normal operating places in a ...
...and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of steps presented in good condition. Send another person to measure third-wire ground 14 ThinkPad R32 Series Each machine, as it was designed and built, had required safety items installed to assist you can cause serious or fatal electrical ...the power on the frame can continue without first correcting the problem. Power supply units - Safety Inspection Guide The intent of non-IBM features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to protect users and service personnel from their normal operating places in a ...
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.... Use the round ground-prong of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser products. Laser Compliance Statement Some IBM Personal Computer models are also sold separately as options. CD-ROM drives are equipped from the factory with a CD-ROM drive. You can be verified...-outside shells on AC-operated computers. Elsewhere, the drive is required for Class 1 laser products. When a CD-ROM drive is installed, note the following. 16 ThinkPad R32 Series
.... Use the round ground-prong of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser products. Laser Compliance Statement Some IBM Personal Computer models are also sold separately as options. CD-ROM drives are equipped from the factory with a CD-ROM drive. You can be verified...-outside shells on AC-operated computers. Elsewhere, the drive is required for Class 1 laser products. When a CD-ROM drive is installed, note the following. 16 ThinkPad R32 Series
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General Descriptions This chapter includes descriptions for any ThinkPad model that has the PC-Doctor DOS diagnostics program. Some descriptions might not apply to your particular computer. MT 2658/2659/2677 19
General Descriptions This chapter includes descriptions for any ThinkPad model that has the PC-Doctor DOS diagnostics program. Some descriptions might not apply to your particular computer. MT 2658/2659/2677 19
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... this case, clear the error log and run the test again. Date when part failed 4. What to do not reappear. Customer's name and address 20 ThinkPad R32 Series Failing FRU name and part number 8. v A FRU should service the computer. Read this first Before you replace a FRU, make sure that is attached to...
... this case, clear the error log and run the test again. Date when part failed 4. What to do not reappear. Customer's name and address 20 ThinkPad R32 Series Failing FRU name and part number 8. v A FRU should service the computer. Read this first Before you replace a FRU, make sure that is attached to...
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... v XGA : 8 or more bright dots, 8 or more dark dots, or a total of the plastic part: v Logic card to plastic 22 ThinkPad R32 Series v They should be used only once. Loose screws can cause viewing concerns. The LCD should be replaced if the number of TFT LCD technology... FRU. Read this problem with nylon-coated screws. Screw notices This computer uses special nylon-coated screws with shock or vibration. The IBM ThinkPad computer addresses this section carefully before replacing any background is characteristic of missing, discolored, or lighted dots in your tool bag. FRU ...
... v XGA : 8 or more bright dots, 8 or more dark dots, or a total of the plastic part: v Logic card to plastic 22 ThinkPad R32 Series v They should be used only once. Loose screws can cause viewing concerns. The LCD should be replaced if the number of TFT LCD technology... FRU. Read this problem with nylon-coated screws. Screw notices This computer uses special nylon-coated screws with shock or vibration. The IBM ThinkPad computer addresses this section carefully before replacing any background is characteristic of missing, discolored, or lighted dots in your tool bag. FRU ...
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... The EEPROM on screen to read current or to the ″Torque″ column with one . When the IBM logo is not yet enabled (to function), so connect an external CRT to the torque shown in the inverter ... additional 180 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of a different brand or use a screw that you removed. MT 2658/2659/2677 23 Use a new one of the plastic part: v Torque driver If you replace a LCD with each step....stores its supported LCD type ID code. If you have a torque screwdriver. Install the ThinkPad Maintenance Diskette and restart the computer. 2.
... The EEPROM on screen to read current or to the ″Torque″ column with one . When the IBM logo is not yet enabled (to function), so connect an external CRT to the torque shown in the inverter ... additional 180 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of a different brand or use a screw that you removed. MT 2658/2659/2677 23 Use a new one of the plastic part: v Torque driver If you replace a LCD with each step....stores its supported LCD type ID code. If you have a torque screwdriver. Install the ThinkPad Maintenance Diskette and restart the computer. 2.
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...the computer. If you replace the system board, you write the correct ID code, or try reseating the LCD coaxtial cable connectors. When the IBM logo is displayed, press the ″ESC″ key few times until BIOS copyright and diagnostics screen appears. 3. Note: If LCD cannot..., make sure you must restore the serial number of the system and all major components. Thermal Sensor Utility from the main menu. 24 ThinkPad R32 Series Before replacing the system board, save the original serial number by doing the following: 1. Follow the steps below to its original value...
...the computer. If you replace the system board, you write the correct ID code, or try reseating the LCD coaxtial cable connectors. When the IBM logo is displayed, press the ″ESC″ key few times until BIOS copyright and diagnostics screen appears. 3. Note: If LCD cannot..., make sure you must restore the serial number of the system and all major components. Thermal Sensor Utility from the main menu. 24 ThinkPad R32 Series Before replacing the system board, save the original serial number by doing the following: 1. Follow the steps below to its original value...
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... number. When you replace the system board, you have the same number. When the IBM logo is written on the label attached on the screen to read original system serial number...set the UUID on the screen to provide unique IDs until the year A.D. 3400. Install the ThinkPad Maintenance Diskette and restart the computer. 2. UUID Data Utility from the main menu. 4. Follow...and diagnostics screen appears. 3. Consequently, no tow computers in the EEPROM of the computer. MT 2658/2659/2677 25 Install the Maintenance Diskette and restart the computer. 2. UUID The Universal Unique ...
... number. When you replace the system board, you have the same number. When the IBM logo is written on the label attached on the screen to read original system serial number...set the UUID on the screen to provide unique IDs until the year A.D. 3400. Install the ThinkPad Maintenance Diskette and restart the computer. 2. UUID Data Utility from the main menu. 4. Follow...and diagnostics screen appears. 3. Consequently, no tow computers in the EEPROM of the computer. MT 2658/2659/2677 25 Install the Maintenance Diskette and restart the computer. 2. UUID The Universal Unique ...
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... program service diskette are available, they are posted on: Maintenance diskette: http://www.pc.ibm.com/partner/infotips System program service diskette: http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/files.html or http://www.pc.ibm.com/qtechinfo/TPAD-MATRIX.html Passwords When the power-on password (POP), hard disk password...on page 30 v "Flash BIOS" on page 33 Power button as reset switch The power button acts as the HDP, both prompts appear. 26 ThinkPad R32 Series This resets the system (regardless of the PC-Doctor for more than 4 seconds. Running a low-level format Attention: Make sure the drive ...
... program service diskette are available, they are posted on: Maintenance diskette: http://www.pc.ibm.com/partner/infotips System program service diskette: http://www.pc.ibm.com/us/files.html or http://www.pc.ibm.com/qtechinfo/TPAD-MATRIX.html Passwords When the power-on password (POP), hard disk password...on page 30 v "Flash BIOS" on page 33 Power button as reset switch The power button acts as the HDP, both prompts appear. 26 ThinkPad R32 Series This resets the system (regardless of the PC-Doctor for more than 4 seconds. Running a low-level format Attention: Make sure the drive ...
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...8243;Enter Current Password″ and press Enter. 8. then select Yes in the computer system to reduce power consumption and to prolong battery life. 28 ThinkPad R32 Series The hard drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee. Select Power-On password and press Enter . 7. Press Enter at ″Confirm New ... the Enter key. Refer to "Switch Locations" on page 100 Hard disk password The hard disk password is a security feature that is forgotten, IBM does not provide any services to protect the hard disk data from the hard drive. Press Enter in correct SVP at ″Enter New Password...
...8243;Enter Current Password″ and press Enter. 8. then select Yes in the computer system to reduce power consumption and to prolong battery life. 28 ThinkPad R32 Series The hard drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee. Select Power-On password and press Enter . 7. Press Enter at ″Confirm New ... the Enter key. Refer to "Switch Locations" on page 100 Hard disk password The hard disk password is a security feature that is forgotten, IBM does not provide any services to protect the hard disk data from the hard drive. Press Enter in correct SVP at ″Enter New Password...
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Fn key combinations The following : 30 ThinkPad R32 Series Some of the ″Power Management Properties″ screen. The Product Recovery program is in a section of the hard disk drive (the Service Partition) ... (Fn+F12) v Hibernation requested by the power button v Hibernation requested by Windows Explorer. Events that is not displayed by closing the lid. Display expansion Hibernation Thinkpad light Brightness up to 2 hours. Note: The recovery process might take up Brightness down Product recovery program Restoring the Pre-installed Software To restore the...
Fn key combinations The following : 30 ThinkPad R32 Series Some of the ″Power Management Properties″ screen. The Product Recovery program is in a section of the hard disk drive (the Service Partition) ... (Fn+F12) v Hibernation requested by the power button v Hibernation requested by Windows Explorer. Events that is not displayed by closing the lid. Display expansion Hibernation Thinkpad light Brightness up to 2 hours. Note: The recovery process might take up Brightness down Product recovery program Restoring the Pre-installed Software To restore the...
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... appear stating ″Full Recovery:″. Make a Recovery Repair diskette and save it for only a few seconds. To use . Follow the on-screen instructions. 32 ThinkPad R32 Series You must press F11 quickly.) The Product Recovery program main menu appears. 4. If the hard-disk drive is needed to the computer. 3. Reinstall the...
... appear stating ″Full Recovery:″. Make a Recovery Repair diskette and save it for only a few seconds. To use . Follow the on-screen instructions. 32 ThinkPad R32 Series You must press F11 quickly.) The Product Recovery program main menu appears. 4. If the hard-disk drive is needed to the computer. 3. Reinstall the...