EasyServe Repair Inventory Sheet
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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...
(English) Deployment Guide for IBM Access Connections
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...With the introduction of your IP connection using tedious command line entry. Helping your clients stay connected Access Connections software provides your ThinkPad notebook. And with no proxy server at work , remote location connection and other connectivity issues. not included. 6 IBM Access... address common questions and answers. The Bluetooth security levels can activate a location profile to easily control connection to recharge the battery. Without Access Connections software, these tools are different. v Can prioritize the adapters used in the multi-adapter profile to...
...With the introduction of your IP connection using tedious command line entry. Helping your clients stay connected Access Connections software provides your ThinkPad notebook. And with no proxy server at work , remote location connection and other connectivity issues. not included. 6 IBM Access... address common questions and answers. The Bluetooth security levels can activate a location profile to easily control connection to recharge the battery. Without Access Connections software, these tools are different. v Can prioritize the adapters used in the multi-adapter profile to...
ThinkPad A30/p, A31/p Hardware Maintenance Manual (September 2003)
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...Power management 32 Checkout guide 36 Testing the computer 36 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor. . . 38 Power system checkout 39 ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 43 Product overview 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 48 FRU Tests 50 Fn key combinations 51 Symptom-to-FRU index 53 Numeric error ... problems 59 Undetermined problems 59 FRU replacement notices 60 Screw notices 60 Retaining serial numbers 61 Removing and replacing a FRU 63 1010 Battery pack 64 1020 Mini PCI adapter 65 1030 Communication daughter card (CDC) . . . 68 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 iii
...Power management 32 Checkout guide 36 Testing the computer 36 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor. . . 38 Power system checkout 39 ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 43 Product overview 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 48 FRU Tests 50 Fn key combinations 51 Symptom-to-FRU index 53 Numeric error ... problems 59 Undetermined problems 59 FRU replacement notices 60 Screw notices 60 Retaining serial numbers 61 Removing and replacing a FRU 63 1010 Battery pack 64 1020 Mini PCI adapter 65 1030 Communication daughter card (CDC) . . . 68 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 iii
ThinkPad A30/p, A31/p Hardware Maintenance Manual (September 2003)
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1040 Backup battery 75 1050 DIMM 76 1060 Hard-disk drive 77 1070 Ultrabay Plus device 79 1080 Ultrabay ...123 2010 Front bezel 125 2020 Inverter card 127 2030 LCD panel 129 2040 Antenna assembly 133 3010 ThinkPad Dock PCI cover 137 3020 ThinkPad Dock top cover 139 Locations 144 Front view 144 Rear view 146 Bottom view 147 Parts list ...148 A30 and A30p series model matrix . . . . . 148 A31 and A31p series model matrix . . . . . 149 Overall 155 LCD FRUs 169 ...
1040 Backup battery 75 1050 DIMM 76 1060 Hard-disk drive 77 1070 Ultrabay Plus device 79 1080 Ultrabay ...123 2010 Front bezel 125 2020 Inverter card 127 2030 LCD panel 129 2040 Antenna assembly 133 3010 ThinkPad Dock PCI cover 137 3020 ThinkPad Dock top cover 139 Locations 144 Front view 144 Rear view 146 Bottom view 147 Parts list ...148 A30 and A30p series model matrix . . . . . 148 A31 and A31p series model matrix . . . . . 149 Overall 155 LCD FRUs 169 ...
ThinkPad A30/p, A31/p Hardware Maintenance Manual (September 2003)
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... to provide protection that the ESD protective devices you are wearing a wrist strap. Attach the ESD ground clip to eliminate static on a double-insulated or battery-operated system. Notes 1. v Avoid contact with other people. The mat is required for operator safety and correct system function. Note The use have been certified...
... to provide protection that the ESD protective devices you are wearing a wrist strap. Attach the ESD ground clip to eliminate static on a double-insulated or battery-operated system. Notes 1. v Avoid contact with other people. The mat is required for operator safety and correct system function. Note The use have been certified...
ThinkPad A30/p, A31/p Hardware Maintenance Manual (September 2003)
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... be replaced for a scheduled fee. The system board must be used for access to move down the menu. 4. For how to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 75. 4. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. If no SVP has been set: 1. The POP has been... removed. 5. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. General descriptions 31 Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set . The IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu appears. 3. The hard-disk drive can be entered in the IBM...
... be replaced for a scheduled fee. The system board must be used for access to move down the menu. 4. For how to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 75. 4. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. If no SVP has been set: 1. The POP has been... removed. 5. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. General descriptions 31 Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set . The IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu appears. 3. The hard-disk drive can be entered in the IBM...
ThinkPad A30/p, A31/p Hardware Maintenance Manual (September 2003)
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...The CPU stops. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into hibernation mode.) Note for the APM operating system: Even if you when the battery is powered off. It chooses either your setting or the default setting, whichever is available. To end screen blank mode and resume normal ...-saving mode automatically. Note: You can change the action of the operating system; v Open the LCD cover. General descriptions 33 v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that time. Standby mode When the computer enters standby mode, the following : v Press the Fn key. so if...
...The CPU stops. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into hibernation mode.) Note for the APM operating system: Even if you when the battery is powered off. It chooses either your setting or the default setting, whichever is available. To end screen blank mode and resume normal ...-saving mode automatically. Note: You can change the action of the operating system; v Open the LCD cover. General descriptions 33 v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that time. Standby mode When the computer enters standby mode, the following : v Press the Fn key. so if...
ThinkPad A30/p, A31/p Hardware Maintenance Manual (September 2003)
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... computer goes into hibernation mode automatically in either of the following conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. General descriptions 35 The hibernation file in the boot record on the hard-disk drive is read, and system...
... computer goes into hibernation mode automatically in either of the following conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. General descriptions 35 The hibernation file in the boot record on the hard-disk drive is read, and system...
ThinkPad A30/p, A31/p Hardware Maintenance Manual (September 2003)
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... Info v PCI Information v PNPISA 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 38 MT 2652/2653/2654 Press ENTER to move...
... Info v PCI Information v PNPISA 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 38 MT 2652/2653/2654 Press ENTER to move...
ThinkPad A30/p, A31/p Hardware Maintenance Manual (September 2003)
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...the ac adapter You are here because the computer fails only when the ac adapter is used , replace the port replicator. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one of the following power supply checkouts: v "Checking the ac ...: Noise from the computer. 2. To check the ac adapter, do the following : v Replace the system board. Connect the ac adapter. 4. Remove the battery pack. 3. v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Product overview" on the computer. Check that power is acceptable, do the following...
...the ac adapter You are here because the computer fails only when the ac adapter is used , replace the port replicator. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one of the following power supply checkouts: v "Checking the ac ...: Noise from the computer. 2. To check the ac adapter, do the following : v Replace the system board. Connect the ac adapter. 4. Remove the battery pack. 3. v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Product overview" on the computer. Check that power is acceptable, do the following...
ThinkPad A30/p, A31/p Hardware Maintenance Manual (September 2003)
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... 5 Ground (−) 3. See the following : 1. Checkout guide Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that less than 50 % of the total power remaining when installed in the icon tray of the Windows... Voltage (V dc) 1 +0 to 100 % of the total power remains; Then reinstall the battery pack. To check the status of your battery, move your cursor to charge. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it return to the next section. If...
... 5 Ground (−) 3. See the following : 1. Checkout guide Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that less than 50 % of the total power remaining when installed in the icon tray of the Windows... Voltage (V dc) 1 +0 to 100 % of the total power remains; Then reinstall the battery pack. To check the status of your battery, move your cursor to charge. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it return to the next section. If...
ThinkPad A30/p, A31/p Hardware Maintenance Manual (September 2003)
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... unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Red (+) Black... hours, even if the indicator does not turn on page 64). 4. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. v If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between...
... unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Red (+) Black... hours, even if the indicator does not turn on page 64). 4. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. v If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between...
ThinkPad A30/p, A31/p Hardware Maintenance Manual (September 2003)
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ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p Product overview 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 48 FRU Tests 50 Fn key ...numbers 61 Restoring the serial number of the system unit 61 Retaining the UUID 61 Removing and replacing a FRU 63 1010 Battery pack 64 1020 Mini PCI adapter 65 1030 Communication daughter card (CDC) . . . 68 Ethernet daughter card 69 ...Modem daughter card 71 Bluetooth daughter card 73 1040 Backup battery 75 1050 DIMM 76 1060 Hard-disk drive 77 1070 Ultrabay Plus device 79 1080 Ultrabay 2000 device 80 1090 I/O ...
ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p Product overview 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 48 FRU Tests 50 Fn key ...numbers 61 Restoring the serial number of the system unit 61 Retaining the UUID 61 Removing and replacing a FRU 63 1010 Battery pack 64 1020 Mini PCI adapter 65 1030 Communication daughter card (CDC) . . . 68 Ethernet daughter card 69 ...Modem daughter card 71 Bluetooth daughter card 73 1040 Backup battery 75 1050 DIMM 76 1060 Hard-disk drive 77 1070 Ultrabay Plus device 79 1080 Ultrabay 2000 device 80 1090 I/O ...
ThinkPad A30/p, A31/p Hardware Maintenance Manual (September 2003)
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... system status indicators show the status of the computer, as follows: 123 9 87654 Indicator 1 Bluetooth status 2 Battery status Meaning Green: The Bluetooth is in suspend mode. Green: The battery is operational. Blinking orange: The battery needs to operate. (At regular intervals, the indicator light turns off briefly.) Orange: The...on when the Bluetooth is being charged, but still has enough power to be charged. The ac adapter has charged the battery completely. When the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times. (continued) 48 MT 2652/2653/2654
... system status indicators show the status of the computer, as follows: 123 9 87654 Indicator 1 Bluetooth status 2 Battery status Meaning Green: The Bluetooth is in suspend mode. Green: The battery is operational. Blinking orange: The battery needs to operate. (At regular intervals, the indicator light turns off briefly.) Orange: The...on when the Bluetooth is being charged, but still has enough power to be charged. The ac adapter has charged the battery completely. When the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times. (continued) 48 MT 2652/2653/2654
ThinkPad A30/p, A31/p Hardware Maintenance Manual (September 2003)
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... does not detect the error, run the test again. 3. Diagnostics --> Systemboard Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> IBM AC Adapter, IBM Battery 1 (IBM Battery 2) 1. Lucent Soft Modem Dialtone e. Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> Analog Devices AC97 CODEC Test (A31/A31p only) Interactive Tests --> Internal Speaker Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA, PCMCIA External Loop 1. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Product overview FRU Tests...
... does not detect the error, run the test again. 3. Diagnostics --> Systemboard Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> IBM AC Adapter, IBM Battery 1 (IBM Battery 2) 1. Lucent Soft Modem Dialtone e. Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> Analog Devices AC97 CODEC Test (A31/A31p only) Interactive Tests --> Internal Speaker Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA, PCMCIA External Loop 1. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Product overview FRU Tests...
ThinkPad A30/p, A31/p Hardware Maintenance Manual (September 2003)
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...The remote configuration for the security chip has failed. Utility, and then save current setting by pressing F10. 2. System board. 0190 Critical low-battery error 1. Run IBM BIOS Setup Utility, and then save current setting by pressing F10. 2. System board. 01C8 More than one of them. ... Remove one modem devices are found. System board. 0196 Security hardware removed 1. System board. 54 MT 2652/2653/2654 Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. Security chip. 3. System board. 0197 Invalid remote change requested.
...The remote configuration for the security chip has failed. Utility, and then save current setting by pressing F10. 2. System board. 0190 Critical low-battery error 1. Run IBM BIOS Setup Utility, and then save current setting by pressing F10. 2. System board. 01C8 More than one of them. ... Remove one modem devices are found. System board. 0196 Security hardware removed 1. System board. 54 MT 2652/2653/2654 Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. Security chip. 3. System board. 0197 Invalid remote change requested.
ThinkPad A30/p, A31/p Hardware Maintenance Manual (September 2003)
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.... 1. System board. 0270 Real time clock error 1. Replace the backup battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. System board. 0200 Hard disk error-The hard disk is dead. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 55 Load Setup Defaults in the computer. Replace the backup... battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to continue. Press to reset the time and date. 2. DIMM. ...
.... 1. System board. 0270 Real time clock error 1. Replace the backup battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. System board. 0200 Hard disk error-The hard disk is dead. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 55 Load Setup Defaults in the computer. Replace the backup... battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to continue. Press to reset the time and date. 2. DIMM. ...
ThinkPad A30/p, A31/p Hardware Maintenance Manual (September 2003)
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...DIMM. 2. DIMM. 2. System board. Invalid system configuration data. Load "Setup Defaults" in sequence 1. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. System board. 1. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. Enter IBM BIOS Setup Utility and see whether the hard-disk drive and the diskette ... System board. 1. Failing bits: nnnn. FRU or action, in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 2. DIMM. 2. Reseat the hard-disk drive. 4. Replace the backup battery. 3. DIMM. 2. System board. 1. Load "Setup Defaults" in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 2. DIMM. 2. System board. 1. Check that the operating system has...
...DIMM. 2. DIMM. 2. System board. Invalid system configuration data. Load "Setup Defaults" in sequence 1. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. System board. 1. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. Enter IBM BIOS Setup Utility and see whether the hard-disk drive and the diskette ... System board. 1. Failing bits: nnnn. FRU or action, in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 2. DIMM. 2. Reseat the hard-disk drive. 4. Replace the backup battery. 3. DIMM. 2. System board. 1. Load "Setup Defaults" in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 2. DIMM. 2. System board. 1. Check that the operating system has...
ThinkPad A30/p, A31/p Hardware Maintenance Manual (September 2003)
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... installed, a short circuit is suspected, or the system is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Power on page 39.) 1. LCD assembly ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 59 If any damaged FRU. 3. PC Cards 4. Rerun the test to verify that have no error is operating correctly. (See "Power system checkout" on... due to the port replicator c. Run the diagnostic test for damage. Verify that all of causes that no more errors exist. Power off the computer. 2. Battery pack e. External diskette drive g.
... installed, a short circuit is suspected, or the system is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Power on page 39.) 1. LCD assembly ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 59 If any damaged FRU. 3. PC Cards 4. Rerun the test to verify that have no error is operating correctly. (See "Power system checkout" on... due to the port replicator c. Run the diagnostic test for damage. Verify that all of causes that no more errors exist. Power off the computer. 2. Battery pack e. External diskette drive g.
ThinkPad A30/p, A31/p Hardware Maintenance Manual (September 2003)
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...Begin by removing any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 60. 3. Verify this by the numbers in square callouts. 5. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 63 Follow the correct sequence in the steps for rattling sounds. Before touching it in the direction indicated by , electrostatic discharge. When ...can be removed before the failing FRU. Be sure to service any notes that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. To put the new FRU in place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any computer...
...Begin by removing any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 60. 3. Verify this by the numbers in square callouts. 5. ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p 63 Follow the correct sequence in the steps for rattling sounds. Before touching it in the direction indicated by , electrostatic discharge. When ...can be removed before the failing FRU. Be sure to service any notes that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. To put the new FRU in place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any computer...