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Contents ThinkPad 390X / i Series 1700 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1 Introduction 2 Important Service Information 2 How to Use Error Messages 3 How to Read POST Error Messages 3 Drive and Diskette Compatibility Matrix 4 ...
Contents ThinkPad 390X / i Series 1700 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1 Introduction 2 Important Service Information 2 How to Use Error Messages 3 How to Read POST Error Messages 3 Drive and Diskette Compatibility Matrix 4 ...
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... 107 LCD Unit Parts Listing 112 12.1" LCD Parts Listing 113 14.1" LCD Parts Listing 115 15.0" LCD Parts Listing 117 Service Tools 118 iv ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM
... 107 LCD Unit Parts Listing 112 12.1" LCD Parts Listing 113 14.1" LCD Parts Listing 115 15.0" LCD Parts Listing 117 Service Tools 118 iv ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM
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The manual is intended for the IBM ThinkPad 390X / i Series 1700 products. Important This manual is divided into sections as follows: The introduction section provides general information, guidelines, ...along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. Before servicing an IBM ThinkPad product, be sure to service computers. ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 1 The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. ThinkPad 390X / i Series 1700 Hardware Maintenance Manual About This Manual This manual contains service...
The manual is intended for the IBM ThinkPad 390X / i Series 1700 products. Important This manual is divided into sections as follows: The introduction section provides general information, guidelines, ...along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. Before servicing an IBM ThinkPad product, be sure to service computers. ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 1 The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. ThinkPad 390X / i Series 1700 Hardware Maintenance Manual About This Manual This manual contains service...
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Customers in Canada should call IBM HelpPC at 800-772-2227 if they need assistance in obtaining or installing any diskette fixes. Some computers have both a processor board and a system board. ... (processor or system) board. Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary FRU replacement and service expense: If you are in place when service is complete. 2 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM Advise customers to contact the PC Company HelpCenter at 800-565-3344 for assistance or down-load information. Introduction Important Service Information Important...
Customers in Canada should call IBM HelpPC at 800-772-2227 if they need assistance in obtaining or installing any diskette fixes. Some computers have both a processor board and a system board. ... (processor or system) board. Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary FRU replacement and service expense: If you are in place when service is complete. 2 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM Advise customers to contact the PC Company HelpCenter at 800-565-3344 for assistance or down-load information. Introduction Important Service Information Important...
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... POST messages are highlighted in the computer you are servicing. If more than one error code is coming from an internal or an external device. ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 3 The cause of the first error code can generate a false error message. Duplicate SCSI ID settings can result in an eight-digit error...
... POST messages are highlighted in the computer you are servicing. If more than one error code is coming from an internal or an external device. ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 3 The cause of the first error code can generate a false error message. Duplicate SCSI ID settings can result in an eight-digit error...
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... for 3.5-inch diskettes and 3.5-inch diskette drives. Diskette Drive 5.25-Inch - 360KB (External) 5.25-Inch - 1.2MB (Internal) Identifying Mark Asterisk on bezel 1.2 on a 1.2MB drive. 4 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 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 The following...
... for 3.5-inch diskettes and 3.5-inch diskette drives. Diskette Drive 5.25-Inch - 360KB (External) 5.25-Inch - 1.2MB (Internal) Identifying Mark Asterisk on bezel 1.2 on a 1.2MB drive. 4 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 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 The following...
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... werden, daΒ keine Schrauben, Federn oder andere Kleinteile fehlen oder im Gehäuse vergessen wurden. eventuali parti o pezzetti metallici possono provocare cortocircuiti pericolosi. ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 5 Des pièces métalliques ou des copeaux de métal pourraient causer un court-circuit. Der Computer muΒ geschü...
... werden, daΒ keine Schrauben, Federn oder andere Kleinteile fehlen oder im Gehäuse vergessen wurden. eventuali parti o pezzetti metallici possono provocare cortocircuiti pericolosi. ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 5 Des pièces métalliques ou des copeaux de métal pourraient causer un court-circuit. Der Computer muΒ geschü...
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Distribute the weight of a machine. Do not attempt to be familiar with before servicing an IBM mobile computer. Attention: Metal objects are : hammering, drilling soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using solvents, or working in any safety device that might be trapped ... you attempt to ensure general safety: Observe good housekeeping in the moving parts of the object equally between your hair is worn or defective. 12 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM Insert the ends of the machines during and after maintenance. General Safety Follow these rules to lift. 4.
Distribute the weight of a machine. Do not attempt to be familiar with before servicing an IBM mobile computer. Attention: Metal objects are : hammering, drilling soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using solvents, or working in any safety device that might be trapped ... you attempt to ensure general safety: Observe good housekeeping in the moving parts of the object equally between your hair is worn or defective. 12 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM Insert the ends of the machines during and after maintenance. General Safety Follow these rules to lift. 4.
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... rubber mats (obtained locally, if necessary) to the customer. Performing a mechanical inspection - Attention: There must be a complete circuit to switch off the power, if necessary. - ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 13 Attention: Another person must be there to cause electrical shock. keep the other hand in the off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or...
... rubber mats (obtained locally, if necessary) to the customer. Performing a mechanical inspection - Attention: There must be a complete circuit to switch off the power, if necessary. - ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 13 Attention: Another person must be there to cause electrical shock. keep the other hand in the off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or...
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...injury and machine damage. If any unsafe conditions are in a machine: - such touching can cause serious or fatal electrical shock). 14 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM Use caution; Consider these instructions are present, you must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be used to ... high voltages; Use extreme care when measuring high voltages. Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of non-IBM features or options not covered by this inspection guide is conductive; Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding...
...injury and machine damage. If any unsafe conditions are in a machine: - such touching can cause serious or fatal electrical shock). 14 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM Use caution; Consider these instructions are present, you must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be used to ... high voltages; Use extreme care when measuring high voltages. Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of non-IBM features or options not covered by this inspection guide is conductive; Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding...
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...(ESD). Insulation must not be the appropriate type as to measure third-wire ground continuity for any obvious non-IBM alterations. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have been certified (ISO 9000) as ...parts in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. The guide consists of a series of any non-IBM alterations. 6. Begin the checks with the power off the computer. Power-off , and the power cord disconnected. Check ...the person handling the part are inserted into the product. Avoid contact with . ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 15
...(ESD). Insulation must not be the appropriate type as to measure third-wire ground continuity for any obvious non-IBM alterations. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have been certified (ISO 9000) as ...parts in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. The guide consists of a series of any non-IBM alterations. 6. Begin the checks with the power off the computer. Power-off , and the power cord disconnected. Check ...the person handling the part are inserted into the product. Avoid contact with . ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 15
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... a grounding system, such as those listed below, to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - You can be verified by a certified electrician. 16 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM The mat is insulative and retains a charge even when you are wearing a wrist strap. Prevent the part from touching your body. Most clothing...
... a grounding system, such as those listed below, to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - You can be verified by a certified electrician. 16 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM The mat is insulative and retains a charge even when you are wearing a wrist strap. Prevent the part from touching your body. Most clothing...
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...Laserstrahlung auftreten. to conform to the requirements of procedures other than those specified herein might result in the U.S. Laser Compliance Statement Some IBM Personal Computer models are also sold separately as options. The CD-ROM drive is certified to conform to the requirements of the ...specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a El uso de controles o ajustes o la ejecución de procedimientos distintos de los aquí especificados ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 17 The CD-ROM drive is installed, note the following. When a CD-ROM drive is a laser product.
...Laserstrahlung auftreten. to conform to the requirements of procedures other than those specified herein might result in the U.S. Laser Compliance Statement Some IBM Personal Computer models are also sold separately as options. The CD-ROM drive is certified to conform to the requirements of the ...specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a El uso de controles o ajustes o la ejecución de procedimientos distintos de los aquí especificados ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 17 The CD-ROM drive is installed, note the following. When a CD-ROM drive is a laser product.
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... direkt oder über optische Instrumente in exposure to the beam. Radiación láser al abrir. Evite la exposición directa al haz. 18 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM There are no feixe de luz, não olhe diretamente por meio de instrumentos óticos e evite exposição direta com o feixe de...
... direkt oder über optische Instrumente in exposure to the beam. Radiación láser al abrir. Evite la exposición directa al haz. 18 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM There are no feixe de luz, não olhe diretamente por meio de instrumentos óticos e evite exposição direta com o feixe de...
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If this section. Name and phone number of service 3. Date when part failed 4. Customer's name and address ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 19 If you replace FRUs. Single failures can occur for the correct model. FRU replacement should not be replaced because of reasons that ...
If this section. Name and phone number of service 3. Date when part failed 4. Customer's name and address ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 19 If you replace FRUs. Single failures can occur for the correct model. FRU replacement should not be replaced because of reasons that ...
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... environment, or improper maintenance by nonwarranted activities: Missing parts might indicate damage caused by by the customer. Remove the battery pack and AC Adapter. 20 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM The following list provides some common items that are three passwords used at a typical customer site: the Setup password, the HDD password, and...
... environment, or improper maintenance by nonwarranted activities: Missing parts might indicate damage caused by by the customer. Remove the battery pack and AC Adapter. 20 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM The following list provides some common items that are three passwords used at a typical customer site: the Setup password, the HDD password, and...
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.../partner/infotips System program service diskette: http://www.pc.ibm.com/thinkpad ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 21 Service Web site When the latest maintenance diskette and system program service diskette are available, they are forgotten. Supervisor and HDD passwords: ...
.../partner/infotips System program service diskette: http://www.pc.ibm.com/thinkpad ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 21 Service Web site When the latest maintenance diskette and system program service diskette are available, they are forgotten. Supervisor and HDD passwords: ...
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.../line-out Line-in Microphone-in Mouse/keyboard Parallel Serial USB RJ45 or RJ11 TV-out (S-video) IrDA 1.1 56Kbps (depends on the model) PCI 22 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM Product Overview The following shows an overview of the system features of the...
.../line-out Line-in Microphone-in Mouse/keyboard Parallel Serial USB RJ45 or RJ11 TV-out (S-video) IrDA 1.1 56Kbps (depends on the model) PCI 22 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM Product Overview The following shows an overview of the system features of the...
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... mode Suspend mode Switch between the LCD, the external monitor, and both the LCD and external monitor Expand/shrink screen Switch power mode Hibernation mode ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 23 Feature PC Card (PCMCIA) AC Adapter Description One Type III or two Type II CardBus, ZV port support 56-Watt type Fn...
... mode Suspend mode Switch between the LCD, the external monitor, and both the LCD and external monitor Expand/shrink screen Switch power mode Hibernation mode ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 23 Feature PC Card (PCMCIA) AC Adapter Description One Type III or two Type II CardBus, ZV port support 56-Watt type Fn...
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... meaning of each indicator. Symbol (1) Battery status Color Green Blinking orange Orange (2) Suspend mode (3) Drive in suspend mode. For details, see the User's Reference. 24 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM You enable or disable the keypad by pressing and holding the Shift key, and pressing the NumLk key. The numeric keypad on the...
... meaning of each indicator. Symbol (1) Battery status Color Green Blinking orange Orange (2) Suspend mode (3) Drive in suspend mode. For details, see the User's Reference. 24 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM You enable or disable the keypad by pressing and holding the Shift key, and pressing the NumLk key. The numeric keypad on the...