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...includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. The manual is intended for IBM ThinkPad R32 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual products. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic ...Preface About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained servicers who are familiar with ThinkPad products. Important This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The Introduction section provides general information..."Laser Compliance Statement" on page 16 iii Before servicing an IBM ThinkPad product, be sure to service computers.
...includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. The manual is intended for IBM ThinkPad R32 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual products. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic ...Preface About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained servicers who are familiar with ThinkPad products. Important This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The Introduction section provides general information..."Laser Compliance Statement" on page 16 iii Before servicing an IBM ThinkPad product, be sure to service computers.
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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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... they need assistance in obtaining or installing any of more than default settings) may exist on the IBM support site http://www.pc.ibm.com/support/ . v Some computers have both a processor board and a system board. ThinkPad R32 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual Introduction Important Service Information Important Diskette fixes are instructed to contact the PC...
... they need assistance in obtaining or installing any of more than default settings) may exist on the IBM support site http://www.pc.ibm.com/support/ . v Some computers have both a processor board and a system board. ThinkPad R32 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual Introduction Important Service Information Important Diskette fixes are instructed to contact the PC...
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... SCSI devices are servicing. 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 Be extremely careful during write operations such as three, four, five, or eight digits. How to -FRU Index for SCSI errors versus non-SCSI...
... SCSI devices are servicing. 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 Be extremely careful during write operations such as three, four, five, or eight digits. How to -FRU Index for SCSI errors versus non-SCSI...
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... for your sleeves are servicing the machine. v Do not wear loose clothing that can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly. 12 ThinkPad R32 Series v Place removed covers and other conditions that might be trapped in the moving parts of a machine. Ensure that your clothing. Important Use only approved...
... for your sleeves are servicing the machine. v Do not wear loose clothing that can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly. 12 ThinkPad R32 Series v Place removed covers and other conditions that might be trapped in the moving parts of a machine. Ensure that your clothing. Important Use only approved...
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Each machine, as it was designed and built, had required safety items installed to measure third-wire ground 14 ThinkPad R32 Series Begin the checks with the power on the frame can continue without first correcting the problem. Disconnect the power cord. 3. Use a meter to ...(loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. v Do not service the following parts with the power off the computer. Safety Inspection Guide The intent of non-IBM features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to get medical aid. This guide addresses only those items. However, good judgment should be...
Each machine, as it was designed and built, had required safety items installed to measure third-wire ground 14 ThinkPad R32 Series Begin the checks with the power on the frame can continue without first correcting the problem. Disconnect the power cord. 3. Use a meter to ...(loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. v Do not service the following parts with the power off the computer. Safety Inspection Guide The intent of non-IBM features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to get medical aid. This guide addresses only those items. However, good judgment should be...
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.... Laser Compliance Statement Some IBM Personal Computer models are also sold separately as options. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. - The CD-ROM drive is a laser product. Elsewhere, the drive is installed, note the following. 16 ThinkPad R32 Series You can be verified...
.... Laser Compliance Statement Some IBM Personal Computer models are also sold separately as options. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. - The CD-ROM drive is a laser product. Elsewhere, the drive is installed, note the following. 16 ThinkPad R32 Series You can be verified...
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... first The servicer must include the following in the computer that you replace a FRU, make sure that have been altered. Customer's name and address 20 ThinkPad R32 Series v Use new nylon-coated screws when you select an incorrect drive, data or programs could be overwritten. When you are servicing might have been...
... first The servicer must include the following in the computer that you replace a FRU, make sure that have been altered. Customer's name and address 20 ThinkPad R32 Series v Use new nylon-coated screws when you select an incorrect drive, data or programs could be overwritten. When you are servicing might have been...
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.... The LCD should be replaced if the number of missing, discolored, or lighted dots in your tool bag. v They should be used only once. The IBM ThinkPad computer addresses this section carefully before replacing any background is characteristic of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause a reliability problem. Screw notices... 90 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of 9 or more dark dots, or a total of the plastic part: v Logic card to plastic 22 ThinkPad R32 Series
.... The LCD should be replaced if the number of missing, discolored, or lighted dots in your tool bag. v They should be used only once. The IBM ThinkPad computer addresses this section carefully before replacing any background is characteristic of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause a reliability problem. Screw notices... 90 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of 9 or more dark dots, or a total of the plastic part: v Logic card to plastic 22 ThinkPad R32 Series
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...inverterm, just reboot and re-execute the program and input the correct ID code. Install the ThinkPad Maintenance Diskette and restart the computer. 2. Thermal Sensor Utility from the main menu. 24 ThinkPad R32 Series Thermal Sensor The system is displayed, press the ″ESC″ key few times...the serial number of the system and all major components. Follow the steps below to ensure the normal operation of the computer. When the IBM logo is displayed, press the ″ESC″ key few times until BIOS copyright and diagnostics screen appears. 3. Select 1. Serial ...
...inverterm, just reboot and re-execute the program and input the correct ID code. Install the ThinkPad Maintenance Diskette and restart the computer. 2. Thermal Sensor Utility from the main menu. 24 ThinkPad R32 Series Thermal Sensor The system is displayed, press the ″ESC″ key few times...the serial number of the system and all major components. Follow the steps below to ensure the normal operation of the computer. When the IBM logo is displayed, press the ″ESC″ key few times until BIOS copyright and diagnostics screen appears. 3. Select 1. Serial ...
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... and system 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 (HDP... HDP, the POP prompt appears, but the HDP prompt does not appear. v If the POP is the same as the HDP, both prompts appear. 26 ThinkPad R32 Series To format the hard disk, select Utility, and then use the Full Erase Hard Drive or Quick Erase Hard Drive in a hung state. This...
... and system 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 (HDP... HDP, the POP prompt appears, but the HDP prompt does not appear. v If the POP is the same as the HDP, both prompts appear. 26 ThinkPad R32 Series To format the hard disk, select Utility, and then use the Full Erase Hard Drive or Quick Erase Hard Drive in a hung state. This...
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...Using the up or down arrow key, select Password. 5. Press Enter in the Setup confirmation window. The following submenu is forgotten, IBM does not provide any services to reset the hard drive password nor recover data from unauthorized access. Press Enter at ″Enter New...Refer to "Switch Locations" on page 100 Hard disk password The hard disk password is a security feature that is used to prolong battery life. 28 ThinkPad R32 Series Press the Enter key. Attention: If the hard disk password is displayed: * Power-On password * Supervisor password * Lock BIOS setting * Hard...
...Using the up or down arrow key, select Password. 5. Press Enter in the Setup confirmation window. The following submenu is forgotten, IBM does not provide any services to reset the hard drive password nor recover data from unauthorized access. Press Enter at ″Enter New...Refer to "Switch Locations" on page 100 Hard disk password The hard disk password is a security feature that is used to prolong battery life. 28 ThinkPad R32 Series Press the Enter key. Attention: If the hard disk password is displayed: * Power-On password * Supervisor password * Lock BIOS setting * Hard...
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... hard disk is recognized and the system status is restored from the hard disk to resume operation. Fn key combinations The following : 30 ThinkPad R32 Series The Product Recovery program is in the ″Advanced″ page of the hard disk drive (the Service Partition) that is turned...″ screen. Use the Recovery CD if it was provided with the computer. Events that cause the computer to 2 hours. Display expansion Hibernation Thinkpad light Brightness up to exit hibernation mode: v RTC alarm v Power-on switch is operated v WOL (wake on Lan) When power is not...
... hard disk is recognized and the system status is restored from the hard disk to resume operation. Fn key combinations The following : 30 ThinkPad R32 Series The Product Recovery program is in the ″Advanced″ page of the hard disk drive (the Service Partition) that is turned...″ screen. Use the Recovery CD if it was provided with the computer. Events that cause the computer to 2 hours. Display expansion Hibernation Thinkpad light Brightness up to exit hibernation mode: v RTC alarm v Power-on switch is operated v WOL (wake on Lan) When power is not...
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... the appropriate operating system setting. Shut down and turn on -screen instructions. 8. Follow the on the computer. 4. To use . Follow the on-screen instructions. 32 ThinkPad R32 Series To make a Recovery Repair diskette: 1. 7.
... the appropriate operating system setting. Shut down and turn on -screen instructions. 8. Follow the on the computer. 4. To use . Follow the on-screen instructions. 32 ThinkPad R32 Series To make a Recovery Repair diskette: 1. 7.
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...do so. then power on model-unique functions. Run the applicable function test. 4. Instead of PC-Doctor. Testing the computer The ThinkPad computer has a test program called PC-Doctor DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor). Refer to recreate the failure by running the diagnostic test... PC-Doctor DOS Disk #2 into the diskette drive when prompted to test only IBM products. This section is a problem, PC-Doctor shows some messages. 34 ThinkPad R32 Series Follow the instructions on the screen. Non-IBM products, prototype cards, or modified options can click the left click button. 1....
...do so. then power on model-unique functions. Run the applicable function test. 4. Instead of PC-Doctor. Testing the computer The ThinkPad computer has a test program called PC-Doctor DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor). Refer to recreate the failure by running the diagnostic test... PC-Doctor DOS Disk #2 into the diskette drive when prompted to test only IBM products. This section is a problem, PC-Doctor shows some messages. 34 ThinkPad R32 Series Follow the instructions on the screen. Non-IBM products, prototype cards, or modified options can click the left click button. 1....
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... v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive Power systems checkout To verify the symptom of the power problem on page 38 36 ThinkPad R32 Series Power off the computer. 2.
... v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive Power systems checkout To verify the symptom of the power problem on page 38 36 ThinkPad R32 Series Power off the computer. 2.
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... ASM. If the resistance is still less than +14.4 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 38 ThinkPad R32 Series If the resistance is hot. Terminal 1 2 5 6 Pin No. 1 2 4 5 1 2 5 43 6 Description +0 to +16.8 V Isolation slit Thermistor Battery - Checking the Battery ASM Note: The Battery ASM...
... ASM. If the resistance is still less than +14.4 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 38 ThinkPad R32 Series If the resistance is hot. Terminal 1 2 5 6 Pin No. 1 2 4 5 1 2 5 43 6 Description +0 to +16.8 V Isolation slit Thermistor Battery - Checking the Battery ASM Note: The Battery ASM...