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1040 Backup battery 66 1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter . . . . 67 1060 Ultrabay 2000 device 69 1070 Keyboard 71 1080 Keyboard CRU insulator 74 1090 Hinge cover and clear ... rubbers location 93 2010 LCD assembly 94 2020 Front bezel 96 2030 Inverter card 99 2040 LCD panel 101 3010 ThinkPad Dock PCI cover 105 3020 ThinkPad Dock top cover 107 Locations 112 Front view 112 Rear view 113 Bottom view 114 Parts list 115 A series... 140 Recovery CDs 141 Miscellaneous parts 145 Optional FRUs 147 Common parts list 148 Notices 150 Trademarks 150 vi ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p
1040 Backup battery 66 1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter . . . . 67 1060 Ultrabay 2000 device 69 1070 Keyboard 71 1080 Keyboard CRU insulator 74 1090 Hinge cover and clear ... rubbers location 93 2010 LCD assembly 94 2020 Front bezel 96 2030 Inverter card 99 2040 LCD panel 101 3010 ThinkPad Dock PCI cover 105 3020 ThinkPad Dock top cover 107 Locations 112 Front view 112 Rear view 113 Bottom view 114 Parts list 115 A series... 140 Recovery CDs 141 Miscellaneous parts 145 Optional FRUs 147 Common parts list 148 Notices 150 Trademarks 150 vi ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p
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...-to diagnose failures. Be extremely careful during write operations such as follows: Diskette drive 3.5-inch Diskette capacity 1.0 MB 2.0 MB 4.0 MB Compatibility Read and write Read and write Not compatible 2 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p If no error code is displayed, see if the error... symptom is as copying, saving, or formatting. If more than one error code is displayed, begin the diagnosis with the diskettes for replacing a hard-disk drive Always try to...
...-to diagnose failures. Be extremely careful during write operations such as follows: Diskette drive 3.5-inch Diskette capacity 1.0 MB 2.0 MB 4.0 MB Compatibility Read and write Read and write Not compatible 2 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p If no error code is displayed, see if the error... symptom is as copying, saving, or formatting. If more than one error code is displayed, begin the diagnosis with the diskettes for replacing a hard-disk drive Always try to...
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... caused by pressure on the diskette drive cover or by the insertion of a diskette with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by referring to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p The following symptoms might ...indicate damage caused by the customer. Read this first __ 6. Machine type, model number, and serial number __ 9. Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is covered under the warranty by attachment of a hard-disk drive...
... caused by pressure on the diskette drive cover or by the insertion of a diskette with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by referring to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p The following symptoms might ...indicate damage caused by the customer. Read this first __ 6. Machine type, model number, and serial number __ 9. Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is covered under the warranty by attachment of a hard-disk drive...
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... appears: "Your computer originally included a Product Recovery program ... v Follow the prompts. Reinstall the Product Recovery Program? (Y/N) [ ]". Note: If the hard-disk drive contains any partitions, you can recover it by use of the next three windows. 11. The system automatically reboots during this message ; Following message appears... is created and loaded with the Recovery CD (and the boot diskette if required.) 7. Enter the Y at each of the 26 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p To create a recovery repair diskette If the prompt needed for access to step 1. 4.
... appears: "Your computer originally included a Product Recovery program ... v Follow the prompts. Reinstall the Product Recovery Program? (Y/N) [ ]". Note: If the hard-disk drive contains any partitions, you can recover it by use of the next three windows. 11. The system automatically reboots during this message ; Following message appears... is created and loaded with the Recovery CD (and the boot diskette if required.) 7. Enter the Y at each of the 26 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p To create a recovery repair diskette If the prompt needed for access to step 1. 4.
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...installed software when it appears on the screen whenever the computer is booted. then turn on -screen instructions. Note Should the hard-disk drive need to select an operating system. The computer does not start until the password is completed, label the diskette as three ...supervisor password (SVP). Insert the Recovery Repair diskette into the drive; Attach the external diskette drive to order, see "Recovery CDs" on . Passwords As many as the Recovery Repair diskette and save it for only a few seconds. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on -screen instructions. 8. Make a...
...installed software when it appears on the screen whenever the computer is booted. then turn on -screen instructions. Note Should the hard-disk drive need to select an operating system. The computer does not start until the password is completed, label the diskette as three ...supervisor password (SVP). Insert the Recovery Repair diskette into the drive; Attach the external diskette drive to order, see "Recovery CDs" on . Passwords As many as the Recovery Repair diskette and save it for only a few seconds. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on -screen instructions. 8. Make a...
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... be replaced for a scheduled fee. It it has, it to get access to the IBM BIOS Setup Utility and make changes to the hard-disk drive. If no master HDP is no SVP has been set . Attention If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for the system... in order to get access to recover data from being powered on by an unauthorized person. Remove the battery pack. 28 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p Hard-disk password: There are two hard-disk passwords (HDPs): v User HDP-for the user v Master HDP-for a scheduled fee. Supervisor password: A supervisor password (SVP) ...
... be replaced for a scheduled fee. It it has, it to get access to the IBM BIOS Setup Utility and make changes to the hard-disk drive. If no master HDP is no SVP has been set . Attention If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for the system... in order to get access to recover data from being powered on by an unauthorized person. Remove the battery pack. 28 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p Hard-disk password: There are two hard-disk passwords (HDPs): v User HDP-for the user v Master HDP-for a scheduled fee. Supervisor password: A supervisor password (SVP) ...
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...on the "LCD off timer" in the operating system expires, v The LCD backlight turns off . v The hard-disk drive motor stops. 3. If the time set on the "Turn off monitor" timer in IBM BIOS Setup Utility expires, v The LCD backlight turns off . To enter standby mode, press Fn + F4.... . To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that time. 30 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p v The CPU stops. If you are using the ACPI operating system. If you are...
...on the "LCD off timer" in the operating system expires, v The LCD backlight turns off . v The hard-disk drive motor stops. 3. If the time set on the "Turn off monitor" timer in IBM BIOS Setup Utility expires, v The LCD backlight turns off . To enter standby mode, press Fn + F4.... . To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that time. 30 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p v The CPU stops. If you are using the ACPI operating system. If you are...
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... operation with FAT format. The hibernation file in the boot record on the hard disk. v The system is docked to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off . v If you are stored on the hard-disk drive is read, and system status is turned on the timer, and the user...If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it from the hard-disk drive. 32 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p To cause the computer to reinstall OS/2 with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard-disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that action. - When the power is restored from the...
... operation with FAT format. The hibernation file in the boot record on the hard disk. v The system is docked to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off . v If you are stored on the hard-disk drive is read, and system status is turned on the timer, and the user...If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it from the hard-disk drive. 32 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p To cause the computer to reinstall OS/2 with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard-disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that action. - When the power is restored from the...
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ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p Product overview 41 Specifications 41 Status indicators 44 FRU tests 46 Fn key combinations 48 Symptom-to-FRU index ...Battery pack 60 1020 DIMM 61 1030 Mini PCI adapter 63 For A20m/p, A21m/p series 64 For A22m/p series 65 1040 Backup battery 66 1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter . . . . 67 1060 Ultrabay 2000 device 69 1070 Keyboard 71 1080 Keyboard CRU insulator 74 1090 Hinge cover and ...A20m/p and A21m/p series 92 For A22m/p series 92 Thermal rubbers location 93 2010 LCD assembly 94 2020 Front bezel 96 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 39
ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p Product overview 41 Specifications 41 Status indicators 44 FRU tests 46 Fn key combinations 48 Symptom-to-FRU index ...Battery pack 60 1020 DIMM 61 1030 Mini PCI adapter 63 For A20m/p, A21m/p series 64 For A22m/p series 65 1040 Backup battery 66 1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter . . . . 67 1060 Ultrabay 2000 device 69 1070 Keyboard 71 1080 Keyboard CRU insulator 74 1090 Hinge cover and ...A20m/p and A21m/p series 92 For A22m/p series 92 Thermal rubbers location 93 2010 LCD assembly 94 2020 Front bezel 96 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 39
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Feature Diskette drive Hard-disk drive I/O port Internal modem Audio Infrared transfer PC Card AC adapter Bay device Product overview Description 1.44 MB (3-mode), 3.5-inch A20m/p v 6.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface v 12.0 ... microphone (for A20m/p, A21m/p) v Internal speaker v Software control volume IrDA 1.1 One Type-III or two Type-II 72-watt type A20m/p v 10-24 x CD-ROM drive v 6 x DVD drive A21m/p, A22m/p v 10-24 x CD-ROM drive v 8 x DVD drive ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p 43
Feature Diskette drive Hard-disk drive I/O port Internal modem Audio Infrared transfer PC Card AC adapter Bay device Product overview Description 1.44 MB (3-mode), 3.5-inch A20m/p v 6.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface v 12.0 ... microphone (for A20m/p, A21m/p) v Internal speaker v Software control volume IrDA 1.1 One Type-III or two Type-II 72-watt type A20m/p v 10-24 x CD-ROM drive v 6 x DVD drive A21m/p, A22m/p v 10-24 x CD-ROM drive v 8 x DVD drive ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p 43
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...drive errors. (continued) 44 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p The battery is to the hard-disk drive, the diskette drive, or the drive in use light is on , do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. This indicator does not blink in Windows 2000 and Windows Me. 3 Drive... status Green: The computer is in use Green: Data is resuming normal operation. Note: Do not move the system while the Green drive in standby mode. Status indicators Product overview The system status indicators show the status of the computer, as follows: Indicator 1 Battery Meaning...
...drive errors. (continued) 44 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p The battery is to the hard-disk drive, the diskette drive, or the drive in use light is on , do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. This indicator does not blink in Windows 2000 and Windows Me. 3 Drive... status Green: The computer is in use Green: Data is resuming normal operation. Note: Do not move the system while the Green drive in standby mode. Status indicators Product overview The system status indicators show the status of the computer, as follows: Indicator 1 Battery Meaning...
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...set up correctly. 2. After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer may drift on the screen for each FRU. Hard-disk drive Diskette drive If enabling the TrackPoint does not correct the problem, continue with the following test in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. ...The following table shows the test for a short time. Diagnostics --> Systemboard Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> IBM AC Adapter, IBM Battery 1 (IBM Battery 2) 1. Interactive Tests --> Diskette (continued) 46 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p If the pointer stops after a short time, no service action is disabled...
...set up correctly. 2. After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer may drift on the screen for each FRU. Hard-disk drive Diskette drive If enabling the TrackPoint does not correct the problem, continue with the following test in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. ...The following table shows the test for a short time. Diagnostics --> Systemboard Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> IBM AC Adapter, IBM Battery 1 (IBM Battery 2) 1. Interactive Tests --> Diskette (continued) 46 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p If the pointer stops after a short time, no service action is disabled...
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.... 0232 Extended RAM error - Replace the backup battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to -FRU index Symptom or error FRU or action, in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 0230 Shadow RAM error - System board. (continued) 50 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p Reseat the hard-disk drive. 2. Load Setup Defaults in sequence 0190 Critical low battery error...
.... 0232 Extended RAM error - Replace the backup battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to -FRU index Symptom or error FRU or action, in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 0230 Shadow RAM error - System board. (continued) 50 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p Reseat the hard-disk drive. 2. Load Setup Defaults in sequence 0190 Critical low battery error...
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... Setup Defaults in sequence 1. Enter IBM BIOS Setup Utility and see whether the hard-disk drive and the diskette drive are properly identified. 3. Hard-disk drive. 7. Restore the system configuration to -FRU index FRU or action, in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Fan. 52 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p Allocation error...create the hibernation file. Symptom-to what it was before the computer entered hibernation mode. 2. Load Setup Defaults in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 2. DIMM. 2. Error messages Symptom or error Device address conflict. I/O device IRQ conflict. Hibernation error. Fan ...
... Setup Defaults in sequence 1. Enter IBM BIOS Setup Utility and see whether the hard-disk drive and the diskette drive are properly identified. 3. Hard-disk drive. 7. Restore the system configuration to -FRU index FRU or action, in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Fan. 52 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p Allocation error...create the hibernation file. Symptom-to what it was before the computer entered hibernation mode. 2. Load Setup Defaults in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 2. DIMM. 2. Error messages Symptom or error Device address conflict. I/O device IRQ conflict. Hibernation error. Fan ...
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...that have no error is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Power off the computer. 2. Non-IBM devices b. Undetermined problems You are here because the diagnostic tests did not identify which adapter or device failed, wrong... devices are supported by the FRU code. Visually check each FRU for the system board in the UltraslimBay i. Hard-disk drive f. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at the time of the following : 1. Devices ... error is detected, do not replace a nondefective FRU): a. LCD assembly ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p 55
...that have no error is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Power off the computer. 2. Non-IBM devices b. Undetermined problems You are here because the diagnostic tests did not identify which adapter or device failed, wrong... devices are supported by the FRU code. Visually check each FRU for the system board in the UltraslimBay i. Hard-disk drive f. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at the time of the following : 1. Devices ... error is detected, do not replace a nondefective FRU): a. LCD assembly ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p 55
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...ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p 67 Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of data. Step Screw (quantity) 1 Coin screw (1) or security screw (1) Note: Use a 2.5-mm Allen wrench to the hard-disk drive. Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent loss of all the information on page 60 Note: The hard...remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on the drive if possible. Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is attached to physical shock. Removing and replacing a FRU 1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter Attention Do not drop or apply ...
...ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p 67 Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of data. Step Screw (quantity) 1 Coin screw (1) or security screw (1) Note: Use a 2.5-mm Allen wrench to the hard-disk drive. Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent loss of all the information on page 60 Note: The hard...remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on the drive if possible. Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is attached to physical shock. Removing and replacing a FRU 1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter Attention Do not drop or apply ...
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1070 Keyboard Removing and replacing a FRU For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 60 v "1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter" on page 67 v "1060 Ultrabay 2000 device" on page 69 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 15 mm, nylon-coated (3) (continued) Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p 71
1070 Keyboard Removing and replacing a FRU For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 60 v "1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter" on page 67 v "1060 Ultrabay 2000 device" on page 69 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 15 mm, nylon-coated (3) (continued) Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p 71
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Removing and replacing a FRU 1080 Keyboard CRU insulator For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 60 v "1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter" on page 67 v "1060 Ultrabay 2000 device" on page 69 v "1070 Keyboard" on page 71 74 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p
Removing and replacing a FRU 1080 Keyboard CRU insulator For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 60 v "1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter" on page 67 v "1060 Ultrabay 2000 device" on page 69 v "1070 Keyboard" on page 71 74 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p
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ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p 75 Removing and replacing a FRU 1090 Hinge cover and clear sheet icon For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 60 v "1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter" on page 67 v "1060 Ultrabay 2000 device" on page 69 v "1070 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1080 Keyboard CRU insulator" on page 74 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 15 mm, nylon-coated (1) Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) When installing: Stick the new clear sheet icon suitable for the model onto the new hinge cover, and then attach it to the computer.
ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p 75 Removing and replacing a FRU 1090 Hinge cover and clear sheet icon For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 60 v "1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter" on page 67 v "1060 Ultrabay 2000 device" on page 69 v "1070 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1080 Keyboard CRU insulator" on page 74 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 15 mm, nylon-coated (1) Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) When installing: Stick the new clear sheet icon suitable for the model onto the new hinge cover, and then attach it to the computer.
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Removing and replacing a FRU 1100 Keyboard bezel and speaker For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 60 v "1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter" on page 67 v "1060 Ultrabay 2000 device" on page 69 v "1070 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1080 Keyboard CRU insulator" on page 74 v "1090 Hinge cover and clear sheet icon" on page 75 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (7) (continued) Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) 76 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p
Removing and replacing a FRU 1100 Keyboard bezel and speaker For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 60 v "1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter" on page 67 v "1060 Ultrabay 2000 device" on page 69 v "1070 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1080 Keyboard CRU insulator" on page 74 v "1090 Hinge cover and clear sheet icon" on page 75 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (7) (continued) Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) 76 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p