EasyServe Repair Inventory Sheet
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... 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 Replicator Rear Connector Cover Pen Cables Option Cover Other IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE FOLLOWING PASSWORDS ARE EITHER REMOVED OR PROVIDED TO ENSURE PROMPT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: Power On Hard Drive...
... 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 Replicator Rear Connector Cover Pen Cables Option Cover Other IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE FOLLOWING PASSWORDS ARE EITHER REMOVED OR PROVIDED TO ENSURE PROMPT DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR: Power On Hard Drive...
Microsoft Windows XP Conversion Kit
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... network, troubleshoot a problem, or reinstall the Windows XP operating system from the preinstalled version of these instructions, one or more Microsoft Windows XP Product Recovery discs. If you do not have a specific need to uninstall Microsoft® Windows Vista® and install Microsoft Windows® XP on your computer to the Windows XP operating system, if you encounter problems in DVD drive, you can use an external USB DVD drive. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 1 Using...
... network, troubleshoot a problem, or reinstall the Windows XP operating system from the preinstalled version of these instructions, one or more Microsoft Windows XP Product Recovery discs. If you do not have a specific need to uninstall Microsoft® Windows Vista® and install Microsoft Windows® XP on your computer to the Windows XP operating system, if you encounter problems in DVD drive, you can use an external USB DVD drive. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 1 Using...
Microsoft Windows XP Conversion Kit
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... Setup Utility program. c. The Setup Utility program opens. f. g. Insert the bootable Rescue and Recovery disc from your computer. Step 3. Press F10 to Microsoft Windows XP, perform the following procedure: a. Performing the conversion process Important: Ensure that you want to keep onto removable media or a network drive before you will be using the following steps: Step 1. Make the DVD drive the first startup device in the list. e. Use the arrow keys to start...
... Setup Utility program. c. The Setup Utility program opens. f. g. Insert the bootable Rescue and Recovery disc from your computer. Step 3. Press F10 to Microsoft Windows XP, perform the following procedure: a. Performing the conversion process Important: Ensure that you want to keep onto removable media or a network drive before you will be using the following steps: Step 1. Make the DVD drive the first startup device in the list. e. Use the arrow keys to start...
ThinkPad S30, S31 Hardware Maintenance Manual (October 2001)
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... ThinkPad s30, s31 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1 Read This First 1 What to Do First 2 How to Disable the Password 3 Product Overview 4 Fn Key Combinations 4 Status Indicators 5 Related service information 7 Restoring the pre-installed software 7 Creating the service partition for the s30 series . . 7 To create a recovery repair diskette 8 To use the recovery repair diskette 9 Checkout Guide 9 Testing the computer 10 Audio Checkout 12 Fan ASM Checkout 12 Keyboard and Auxiliary Input Device Checkout 12 Memory Checkout 13 1394/LAN or Wireless Board Checkout (s30...
... ThinkPad s30, s31 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1 Read This First 1 What to Do First 2 How to Disable the Password 3 Product Overview 4 Fn Key Combinations 4 Status Indicators 5 Related service information 7 Restoring the pre-installed software 7 Creating the service partition for the s30 series . . 7 To create a recovery repair diskette 8 To use the recovery repair diskette 9 Checkout Guide 9 Testing the computer 10 Audio Checkout 12 Fan ASM Checkout 12 Keyboard and Auxiliary Input Device Checkout 12 Memory Checkout 13 1394/LAN or Wireless Board Checkout (s30...
ThinkPad S30, S31 Hardware Maintenance Manual (October 2001)
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... to troubleshoot problems effectively. If 1 This manual is divided into sections as copying, saving, or formatting. v Use new nylon-coated screws when you replace a FRU, make sure the model of the computer and FRU part number are correct by referring to the FRU parts list. The manual is intended for the correct model. Single failures can occur for the IBM ThinkPad s30 and s31products. When you replace FRUs...
... to troubleshoot problems effectively. If 1 This manual is divided into sections as copying, saving, or formatting. v Use new nylon-coated screws when you replace a FRU, make sure the model of the computer and FRU part number are correct by referring to the FRU parts list. The manual is intended for the correct model. Single failures can occur for the IBM ThinkPad s30 and s31products. When you replace FRUs...
ThinkPad S30, S31 Hardware Maintenance Manual (October 2001)
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... servicer must include the following : Note for Warranty: During the warranty period, the customer may indicate that is suspected, clear the error log and run the test again. Date of a non-supported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) 2 ThinkPad s30, s31 this is attached to the returned FRU: 1. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on the display, and beep symptoms 6. What to replace...
... servicer must include the following : Note for Warranty: During the warranty period, the customer may indicate that is suspected, clear the error log and run the test again. Date of a non-supported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) 2 ThinkPad s30, s31 this is attached to the returned FRU: 1. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on the display, and beep symptoms 6. What to replace...
ThinkPad S30, S31 Hardware Maintenance Manual (October 2001)
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... AC Adapter. 3. If the customer forgets the hard disk drive password, the hard disk drive must be replaced if they cannot be replaced. ThinkPad s30, s31 3 How to Disable the Password There are forgotten. See the following symptoms might indicate damage caused by spilling liquid onto the keyboard The following figure: JP1 5. Short the jumper JP1. v Sticky keys caused by non-warranted activities: v Missing parts might be replaced. v Power On password: 1. Remove the keyboard...
... AC Adapter. 3. If the customer forgets the hard disk drive password, the hard disk drive must be replaced if they cannot be replaced. ThinkPad s30, s31 3 How to Disable the Password There are forgotten. See the following symptoms might indicate damage caused by spilling liquid onto the keyboard The following figure: JP1 5. Short the jumper JP1. v Sticky keys caused by non-warranted activities: v Missing parts might be replaced. v Power On password: 1. Remove the keyboard...
ThinkPad S30, S31 Hardware Maintenance Manual (October 2001)
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... used as screen-scroll function keys. The Arrow keys can be charged. The battery pack needs to the hard disk drive. The computer is enabled. All alphabetic characters (A-Z) are entered in suspend mode. 6 ThinkPad s30, s31 Caps Lock mode is operational. The cursor cannot be moved with the Arrow keys. This indicator is always on when the computer is in use Blinking green Green (4) Numeric lock Green (5) Caps lock Green (6) Scroll lock Green (7) Power on . The battery pack is being charged...
... used as screen-scroll function keys. The Arrow keys can be charged. The battery pack needs to the hard disk drive. The computer is enabled. All alphabetic characters (A-Z) are entered in suspend mode. 6 ThinkPad s30, s31 Caps Lock mode is operational. The cursor cannot be moved with the Arrow keys. This indicator is always on when the computer is in use Blinking green Green (4) Numeric lock Green (5) Caps lock Green (6) Scroll lock Green (7) Power on . The battery pack is being charged...
ThinkPad S30, S31 Hardware Maintenance Manual (October 2001)
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.... then power on detecting the problem. The PC-Doctor main panel appears. 3. No "Symptom-to-FRU Index" on beeps or error codes/messages page 19, then use table in "Numeric Error Codes" on page 19. Connect the USB diskette drive to -FRU Index" on display problems). Insert the PC-Doctor DOS Disk into the diskette drive; A pull-down menu appears: 10 ThinkPad s30, s31 code. If an error code appears, go...
.... then power on detecting the problem. The PC-Doctor main panel appears. 3. No "Symptom-to-FRU Index" on beeps or error codes/messages page 19, then use table in "Numeric Error Codes" on page 19. Connect the USB diskette drive to -FRU Index" on display problems). Insert the PC-Doctor DOS Disk into the diskette drive; A pull-down menu appears: 10 ThinkPad s30, s31 code. If an error code appears, go...
ThinkPad S30, S31 Hardware Maintenance Manual (October 2001)
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... - If there is disabled on the test menu. If the error recurs, replace the FRU that each peripheral FRU one at least 2 seconds; Note: With some messages. 6. Diagnostics Interactive Tests v Run Normal Test v Keyboard v Run Quick Test v Video v CPU/Coprocessor v Internal Speaker v Systemboard v Mouse v Video Adapter v Joystick Test v Fixed Disks v Diskette Test v Diskette Drives v System Load v Other Devices v Stereo Speaker v Memory Test - Each key should be pressed for...
... - If there is disabled on the test menu. If the error recurs, replace the FRU that each peripheral FRU one at least 2 seconds; Note: With some messages. 6. Diagnostics Interactive Tests v Run Normal Test v Keyboard v Run Quick Test v Video v CPU/Coprocessor v Internal Speaker v Systemboard v Mouse v Video Adapter v Joystick Test v Fixed Disks v Diskette Test v Diskette Drives v System Load v Other Devices v Stereo Speaker v Memory Test - Each key should be pressed for...
ThinkPad S30, S31 Hardware Maintenance Manual (October 2001)
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... if the device is to test the device, and will report failure. Go to Interactive Tests on the Access Point, the test program cannot properly communicate with this error, please repeat the test for details. If the keyboard cable connection is enabled on the main menu and select the Internal Speakers test. 3. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. 12 ThinkPad s30, s31 When...
... if the device is to test the device, and will report failure. Go to Interactive Tests on the Access Point, the test program cannot properly communicate with this error, please repeat the test for details. If the keyboard cable connection is enabled on the main menu and select the Internal Speakers test. 3. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. 12 ThinkPad s30, s31 When...
ThinkPad S30, S31 Hardware Maintenance Manual (October 2001)
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... board. 4. A loose connection can cause an error. 1394/LAN or Wireless Board Checkout (s30 only) Do the following procedure to the system internal 1394/LAN or wireless board: ThinkPad s30, s31 13 then test the memory. Memory Checkout DIMM are supported for increasing memory capacity. Boot from its slot. 2. Replace the system board. Note: Make sure that the DIMM is properly installed into the connector. 1. Replace the keyboard. 2. Use the following to isolate the problem to isolate memory problems...
... board. 4. A loose connection can cause an error. 1394/LAN or Wireless Board Checkout (s30 only) Do the following procedure to the system internal 1394/LAN or wireless board: ThinkPad s30, s31 13 then test the memory. Memory Checkout DIMM are supported for increasing memory capacity. Boot from its slot. 2. Replace the system board. Note: Make sure that the DIMM is properly installed into the connector. 1. Replace the keyboard. 2. Use the following to isolate the problem to isolate memory problems...
ThinkPad S30, S31 Hardware Maintenance Manual (October 2001)
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... menu and select Other Devices. 3. then check that power is used: v If the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer using each of the AC Adapter for correct continuity and installation. v If the operational charge does not work, go to Diagnostics on page 15. Unplug the AC Adapter cable from the diagnostics diskette and start the program. 2. Remove the battery ASM. 2. Disconnect the AC Adapter and install the charged battery...
... menu and select Other Devices. 3. then check that power is used: v If the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer using each of the AC Adapter for correct continuity and installation. v If the operational charge does not work, go to Diagnostics on page 15. Unplug the AC Adapter cable from the diagnostics diskette and start the program. 2. Remove the battery ASM. 2. Disconnect the AC Adapter and install the charged battery...
ThinkPad S30, S31 Hardware Maintenance Manual (October 2001)
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... problem is within the range, do the following: v Replace the system board. Note: An audible noise from the AC Adapter does not always indicate a defective adapter. If the charge indicator still does not turn on page 25. ThinkPad s30, s31 15 Then reinstall the battery ASM. If the voltage is not corrected, go to the next section. Checking the Operational Charging To check operational charging, use a discharged battery...
... problem is within the range, do the following: v Replace the system board. Note: An audible noise from the AC Adapter does not always indicate a defective adapter. If the charge indicator still does not turn on page 25. ThinkPad s30, s31 15 Then reinstall the battery ASM. If the voltage is not corrected, go to the next section. Checking the Operational Charging To check operational charging, use a discharged battery...
ThinkPad S30, S31 Hardware Maintenance Manual (October 2001)
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... pressed. 16 ThinkPad s30, s31 If a click button problem or pointing stick problem occurs, do the following : 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the program. 2. Follow the instructions in a short period of time. Standby Mode In standby mode, the following : After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer drifts on the main menu and select Mouse. 3. v The hard disk drive motor stops. Reseat the keyboard Touchbutton cables. 2. The...
... pressed. 16 ThinkPad s30, s31 If a click button problem or pointing stick problem occurs, do the following : 1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the program. 2. Follow the instructions in a short period of time. Standby Mode In standby mode, the following : After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer drifts on the main menu and select Mouse. 3. v The hard disk drive motor stops. Reseat the keyboard Touchbutton cables. 2. The...
ThinkPad S30, S31 Hardware Maintenance Manual (October 2001)
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... a PC Card device or the internal modem. v Power switch is signaled. v The system is pressed. (BIOS Setup) ThinkPad s30, s31 17 v The power switch is powered off. v The Lid is low, the battery status indicator blinks orange. v A critically low battery condition occurs. Note: When battery is closed . Hibernation Mode Note: Before using hibernation mode, you need a hibernation file. Events that cause the computer to enter hibernation mode: v Hibernation mode requested by the Fn key (Fn...
... a PC Card device or the internal modem. v Power switch is signaled. v The system is pressed. (BIOS Setup) ThinkPad s30, s31 17 v The power switch is powered off. v The Lid is low, the battery status indicator blinks orange. v A critically low battery condition occurs. Note: When battery is closed . Hibernation Mode Note: Before using hibernation mode, you need a hibernation file. Events that cause the computer to enter hibernation mode: v Hibernation mode requested by the Fn key (Fn...
ThinkPad S30, S31 Hardware Maintenance Manual (October 2001)
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... from the computer. Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard) 2. Hard disk drive 3. System board The system will not enter 1. cool for 2 hours. 2. Load Setup Defaults and reboot the system. Fan ASM 2. Power board ASM 2. System board 24 ThinkPad s30, s31 Keyboard (if control is from the hibernation mode. System board USB does not work correctly. 2. Battery 4. System board System configuration does not match the installed devices. Suspend board ASM 3. System board Peripheral-Device-Related Symptom Symptom/Error FRU/Action in Sequence...
... from the computer. Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard) 2. Hard disk drive 3. System board The system will not enter 1. cool for 2 hours. 2. Load Setup Defaults and reboot the system. Fan ASM 2. Power board ASM 2. System board 24 ThinkPad s30, s31 Keyboard (if control is from the hibernation mode. System board USB does not work correctly. 2. Battery 4. System board System configuration does not match the installed devices. Suspend board ASM 3. System board Peripheral-Device-Related Symptom Symptom/Error FRU/Action in Sequence...
ThinkPad S30, S31 Hardware Maintenance Manual (October 2001)
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... board Modem does not work correctly 1. System board Ethernet does not work correctly 1. Base cover ASM 4. Printer driver 3. If any FRUs. 3. Modem card ASM 3. System board Wireless LAN does not 1. FRU replacement should be caused by the FRU code. Follow these procedures to -system board cable 2. ThinkPad s30, s31 25 Card-to isolate the failing FRU (do not replace any error is inoperative. System board Print problems 1. IEEE 1394/LAN card ASM 4. Undetermined Problems...
... board Modem does not work correctly 1. System board Ethernet does not work correctly 1. Base cover ASM 4. Printer driver 3. If any FRUs. 3. Modem card ASM 3. System board Wireless LAN does not 1. FRU replacement should be caused by the FRU code. Follow these procedures to -system board cable 2. ThinkPad s30, s31 25 Card-to isolate the failing FRU (do not replace any error is inoperative. System board Print problems 1. IEEE 1394/LAN card ASM 4. Undetermined Problems...
ThinkPad S30, S31 Hardware Maintenance Manual (October 2001)
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... board, restore the computer Serialization Information Data and reassign the UUID using the ThinkPad CE Utility Diskette. ThinkPad s30, s31 29 LCD FRU Replacement Notice The TFT LCD (XGA 10.4-inch) for the computer contains many thin-film transistors (TFTs). The LCD should be replaced if the number of missing, discolored, or lighted dots in any background is characteristic of 9 or more bright and dark dots. Replacing...
... board, restore the computer Serialization Information Data and reassign the UUID using the ThinkPad CE Utility Diskette. ThinkPad s30, s31 29 LCD FRU Replacement Notice The TFT LCD (XGA 10.4-inch) for the computer contains many thin-film transistors (TFTs). The LCD should be replaced if the number of missing, discolored, or lighted dots in any background is characteristic of 9 or more bright and dark dots. Replacing...
ThinkPad S30, S31 Hardware Maintenance Manual (October 2001)
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ThinkPad s30, s31 63 1195 Base ASM v 1010 Battery ASM v 1020 Keyboard ASM v 1030 Hard Disk Drive ASM v 1040 Suspend Board ASM v 1050 Modem Card ASM v 1080 Upper Cover ASM v 1060 Wireless Card ASM (s30 only) v 1065 IEEE 1394/LAN Card ASM v 1070 IEEE 1394/LAN Card Cable ASM v 1100 Fan ASM v 1130 PCMCIA Slots v 1140 System Board v 1145 Power Board ASM v 1150 LCD Bezel ASM v 1155 LCD Rear Cover ASM v 1160 LCD Inverter ASM v 1170 LCD FPC ASM v 1180 LCD Panel ASM v 1185 Hinge ASM To remove the base ASM remove all the above FRUs, then replace the base ASM.
ThinkPad s30, s31 63 1195 Base ASM v 1010 Battery ASM v 1020 Keyboard ASM v 1030 Hard Disk Drive ASM v 1040 Suspend Board ASM v 1050 Modem Card ASM v 1080 Upper Cover ASM v 1060 Wireless Card ASM (s30 only) v 1065 IEEE 1394/LAN Card ASM v 1070 IEEE 1394/LAN Card Cable ASM v 1100 Fan ASM v 1130 PCMCIA Slots v 1140 System Board v 1145 Power Board ASM v 1150 LCD Bezel ASM v 1155 LCD Rear Cover ASM v 1160 LCD Inverter ASM v 1170 LCD FPC ASM v 1180 LCD Panel ASM v 1185 Hinge ASM To remove the base ASM remove all the above FRUs, then replace the base ASM.