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... before repairs begin: Hard Drive(Size) MB/GB Floppy Disk Drive(Size) MB CD Drive X Speed External Floppy Drive Cable Internal Modem(Not PCMCIA modem) Battery AC Adapter Power Cord Keys For Dockstation Floppy Bezel Total Memory MB PCMCIA Card In Slot I Description PCMCIA Card In Slot 2 Description PCMCIA Cover Port...
... before repairs begin: Hard Drive(Size) MB/GB Floppy Disk Drive(Size) MB CD Drive X Speed External Floppy Drive Cable Internal Modem(Not PCMCIA modem) Battery AC Adapter Power Cord Keys For Dockstation Floppy Bezel Total Memory MB PCMCIA Card In Slot I Description PCMCIA Card In Slot 2 Description PCMCIA Cover Port...
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... program 25 Passwords 27 Power management 30 Checkout guide 33 Testing the computer 33 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor. . . 35 Power system checkout 35 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p. . . . . 39 Product overview 41 Specifications 41 Status indicators 44 FRU tests 46 Fn key combinations 48 Symptom-to-FRU index... 54 Intermittent problems 55 Undetermined problems 55 FRU replacement notices 56 Screw notices 56 Retaining serial numbers 57 Removing and replacing a FRU 59 1010 Battery pack 60 1020 DIMM 61 1030 Mini PCI adapter 63 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 v
... program 25 Passwords 27 Power management 30 Checkout guide 33 Testing the computer 33 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor. . . 35 Power system checkout 35 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p. . . . . 39 Product overview 41 Specifications 41 Status indicators 44 FRU tests 46 Fn key combinations 48 Symptom-to-FRU index... 54 Intermittent problems 55 Undetermined problems 55 FRU replacement notices 56 Screw notices 56 Retaining serial numbers 57 Removing and replacing a FRU 59 1010 Battery pack 60 1020 DIMM 61 1030 Mini PCI adapter 63 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 v
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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...91 Thermal 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 model ...FRUs 136 Keyboard 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...91 Thermal 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 model ...FRUs 136 Keyboard 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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...ground clip to eliminate static on AC-operated computers. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounding system is required for Class 1 laser products. 18 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p v Use the black side of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. Most ...any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - Note The use coax or connector-outside shells on a double-insulated or battery-operated system. such as those listed below, to provide a static-free work surface. to conform to the requirements of the Department ...
...ground clip to eliminate static on AC-operated computers. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounding system is required for Class 1 laser products. 18 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p v Use the black side of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. Most ...any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - Note The use coax or connector-outside shells on a double-insulated or battery-operated system. such as those listed below, to provide a static-free work surface. to conform to the requirements of the Department ...
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If no SVP has been set . Attention If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be used for access to system configuration settings. Remove the battery pack. 28 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p Attention If the user HDP has been forgotten, check whether a master HDP has been set : 1. Related service information Power-on password...
If no SVP has been set . Attention If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be used for access to system configuration settings. Remove the battery pack. 28 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p Attention If the user HDP has been forgotten, check whether a master HDP has been set : 1. Related service information Power-on password...
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...HDP and master HDP will have been saved window, press Enter. 8. The POP has been removed. 5. In the Changes have been removed. Remove the backup battery. Enter the SVP. A pop-up window opens. 5. Select Master HDP. 6. then leave the New Password field blank and press Enter twice. 7. Press ... for a scheduled fee. Power on the computer and wait until the POST ends. Select Password, using the cursor keys to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 66. 4. Turn on the computer by pressing and holding F1. 2. Turn on the computer by pressing and holding F1....
...HDP and master HDP will have been saved window, press Enter. 8. The POP has been removed. 5. In the Changes have been removed. Remove the backup battery. Enter the SVP. A pop-up window opens. 5. Select Master HDP. 6. then leave the New Password field blank and press Enter twice. 7. Press ... for a scheduled fee. Power on the computer and wait until the POST ends. Select Password, using the cursor keys to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 66. 4. Turn on the computer by pressing and holding F1. 2. Turn on the computer by pressing and holding F1....
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...the resume timer elapses. If you are using Windows Me and you entered standby mode by PC Card device.) v The time set the low-battery alarm, the computer may not do one of the following : v Press the Fn key. Wait a few seconds before taking any input ...to use hibernation mode, you will need to reenter operation mode. Related service information v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that the battery power is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into hibernation mode...
...the resume timer elapses. If you are using Windows Me and you entered standby mode by PC Card device.) v The time set the low-battery alarm, the computer may not do one of the following : v Press the Fn key. Wait a few seconds before taking any input ...to use hibernation mode, you will need to reenter operation mode. Related service information v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that the battery power is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into hibernation mode...
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... are using the ACPI operating system and have set the mode to enter hibernation mode, do undock it from the hard-disk drive. 32 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p Related service information Note for OS/2 If you are satisfied in suspend mode. Also, the computer goes into hibernation mode... : v Press the Fn + F12 keys. v If you cannot create a hibernation file. When the power is docked to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. The hibernation file in the default format, HPFS, you are using OS/2 in the boot record on the hard...
... are using the ACPI operating system and have set the mode to enter hibernation mode, do undock it from the hard-disk drive. 32 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p Related service information Note for OS/2 If you are satisfied in suspend mode. Also, the computer goes into hibernation mode... : v Press the Fn + F12 keys. v If you cannot create a hibernation file. When the power is docked to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. The hibernation file in the default format, HPFS, you are using OS/2 in the boot record on the hard...
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...Info v SMBIOS Info v VESA LCD Info Utility v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive Power system checkout To verify a symptom, ... following power supply checkouts: General descriptions 35 Power off the computer. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer. 5. Remove the battery pack. 3. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you power on the screen. To cancel the test, press Esc. Power off the computer. 6. Check...
...Info v SMBIOS Info v VESA LCD Info Utility v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive Power system checkout To verify a symptom, ... following power supply checkouts: General descriptions 35 Power off the computer. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer. 5. Remove the battery pack. 3. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you power on the screen. To cancel the test, press Esc. Power off the computer. 6. Check...
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... If the voltage is still not charged, go to the next section. 36 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p v If the problem persists, go to +17.0 2 Ground 3. Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, go to ″Checking operational charging.″ To check ...the ac adapter, do the following : 1. If the charge indicator still does not turn on, replace the battery pack. Then reinstall the battery pack. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the ac adapter for correct continuity and installation. Note: Noise from the ...
... If the voltage is still not charged, go to the next section. 36 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p v If the problem persists, go to +17.0 2 Ground 3. Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, go to ″Checking operational charging.″ To check ...the ac adapter, do the following : 1. If the charge indicator still does not turn on, replace the battery pack. Then reinstall the battery pack. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the ac adapter for correct continuity and installation. Note: Noise from the ...
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...off the computer. 2. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on. If the ... ac adapter from having a shortened life. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 4 and 5. The resistance must be able to 30 K . Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a...
...off the computer. 2. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on. If the ... ac adapter from having a shortened life. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 4 and 5. The resistance must be able to 30 K . Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a...
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Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 37). 5. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. Checkout guide 3. See the following figure. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 38 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p Remove the battery pack (see "Checking the battery pack" on page 60 ). 4.
Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 37). 5. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. Checkout guide 3. See the following figure. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 38 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p Remove the battery pack (see "Checking the battery pack" on page 60 ). 4.
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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...57 Restoring the serial number of the system unit 57 Retaining the UUID 57 Removing and replacing a FRU 59 1010 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 ...
ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p Product overview 41 Specifications 41 Status indicators 44 FRU tests 46 Fn key combinations 48 Symptom...57 Restoring the serial number of the system unit 57 Retaining the UUID 57 Removing and replacing a FRU 59 1010 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 ...
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...: Data is low. Note: Do not move the system while the Green drive in standby mode. Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors. (continued) 44 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p Blinking green: The battery has enough power to being read from or written to be charged.
...: Data is low. Note: Do not move the system while the Green drive in standby mode. Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors. (continued) 44 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p Blinking green: The battery has enough power to being read from or written to be charged.
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Diagnostics --> Systemboard Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> IBM AC Adapter, IBM Battery 1 (IBM Battery 2) 1. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in turn, and run the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse Diagnostics --> Fixed Disks 1.... Hard-disk drive Diskette drive If enabling the TrackPoint does not correct the problem, continue with the following test in the ThinkPad Configuration program. Interactive Tests --> Diskette (continued) 46 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p FRU tests Product overview The following table shows the test for a short time. Interactive Tests ...
Diagnostics --> Systemboard Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> IBM AC Adapter, IBM Battery 1 (IBM Battery 2) 1. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in turn, and run the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse Diagnostics --> Fixed Disks 1.... Hard-disk drive Diskette drive If enabling the TrackPoint does not correct the problem, continue with the following test in the ThinkPad Configuration program. Interactive Tests --> Diskette (continued) 46 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p FRU tests Product overview The following table shows the test for a short time. Interactive Tests ...
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...IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 0230 Shadow RAM error - Reset the password by running IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 0260 System timer error. 1. Battery pack. 0193 Enter the supervisor RF antenna has been removed. Hard-disk drive. 4. DIMM. 2. password. 0194 Enter the supervisor The... error - Reseat the hard-disk drive. 2. DIMM. 2. Load Setup Defaults in sequence 0190 Critical low battery error. 1. System board. (continued) 50 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p Charge the battery pack. 2. The hard disk is not working. 1. Run interactive tests of the keyboard and the auxiliary ...
...IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 0230 Shadow RAM error - Reset the password by running IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 0260 System timer error. 1. Battery pack. 0193 Enter the supervisor RF antenna has been removed. Hard-disk drive. 4. DIMM. 2. password. 0194 Enter the supervisor The... error - Reseat the hard-disk drive. 2. DIMM. 2. Load Setup Defaults in sequence 0190 Critical low battery error. 1. System board. (continued) 50 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p Charge the battery pack. 2. The hard disk is not working. 1. Run interactive tests of the keyboard and the auxiliary ...
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Neither the date nor the time is set in sequence 1. Replace the backup battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 1. DIMM. 2. System board. 1. DIMM. 2. Symptom-to-FRU index FRU or action, in the .... 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable. 02F5 DIMM test failure. 02F6 Software NMI failure. 02F7 Fail-safe timer NMI failure. DIMM. 2. ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p 51 System board. I/O card. 1. Replace the backup battery. 3. System board. 1. Symptom or error 0270 Real-time clock error. 0271 Date and time error - System board. 1. System board...
Neither the date nor the time is set in sequence 1. Replace the backup battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 1. DIMM. 2. System board. 1. DIMM. 2. Symptom-to-FRU index FRU or action, in the .... 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable. 02F5 DIMM test failure. 02F6 Software NMI failure. 02F7 Fail-safe timer NMI failure. DIMM. 2. ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p 51 System board. I/O card. 1. Replace the backup battery. 3. System board. 1. Symptom or error 0270 Real-time clock error. 0271 Date and time error - System board. 1. System board...
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...in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. Load Setup Defaults in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Enter IBM BIOS Setup Utility and see whether the hard-disk drive and the diskette drive are properly identified. 3. Fan. 52 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p Failing bits: ...Reinstall the operating system. 5. DIMM. 2. Hard-disk drive. 7. Fan error. Backup battery. 3. Check that the operating system has no failure and is installed correctly. 2. System board. 1. System board. 1. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. Restore the system configuration to -FRU index FRU or action,...
...in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. Load Setup Defaults in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Enter IBM BIOS Setup Utility and see whether the hard-disk drive and the diskette drive are properly identified. 3. Fan. 52 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p Failing bits: ...Reinstall the operating system. 5. DIMM. 2. Hard-disk drive. 7. Fan error. Backup battery. 3. Check that the operating system has no failure and is installed correctly. 2. System board. 1. System board. 1. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. Restore the system configuration to -FRU index FRU or action,...
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.... Non-IBM devices b. Devices attached to a variety of the following : 1. Power on page 35.) 1. System board b. LCD assembly ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p 55 Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate FRUs that have nothing to do not ...FRU replacement should be due to the port replicator c. External diskette drive g. Run the diagnostic test for damage. Power off the computer. 2. Battery pack e. Hard-disk drive f. If no more errors exist. Verify that no error is operating correctly. (See "Power system checkout" on the...
.... Non-IBM devices b. Devices attached to a variety of the following : 1. Power on page 35.) 1. System board b. LCD assembly ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p 55 Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate FRUs that have nothing to do not ...FRU replacement should be due to the port replicator c. External diskette drive g. Run the diagnostic test for damage. Power off the computer. 2. Battery pack e. Hard-disk drive f. If no more errors exist. Verify that no error is operating correctly. (See "Power system checkout" on the...
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... procedures. Attention: The system board is powered on after FRU replacement, make sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any computer unless you have to service any interconnecting cables. Before replacing any FRUs that pertain to observe the ...failing FRU. To put the new FRU in the drawing. 7. Begin by removing any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 112. 8. ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p 59 Before touching it in the direction indicated by the arrow in place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any ...
... procedures. Attention: The system board is powered on after FRU replacement, make sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any computer unless you have to service any interconnecting cables. Before replacing any FRUs that pertain to observe the ...failing FRU. To put the new FRU in the drawing. 7. Begin by removing any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 112. 8. ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p 59 Before touching it in the direction indicated by the arrow in place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any ...