EasyServe Repair Inventory Sheet
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... 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...
... 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...
English - A21e(2655) Service and Troubleshooting Guide
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Some of the topics in your help system contain brief video clips that show you how to play, pause, and rewind the video clip. Use the controls shown to perform certain tasks, such as replacing your battery, inserting a PC card, or upgrading your memory. Finding information with Access ThinkPad v
Some of the topics in your help system contain brief video clips that show you how to play, pause, and rewind the video clip. Use the controls shown to perform certain tasks, such as replacing your battery, inserting a PC card, or upgrading your memory. Finding information with Access ThinkPad v
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Features External interface v Serial connector (EIA-RS232D) v Parallel connector (IEEE 1284A) v External-monitor connector v PC Card slot ( Type I, Type II, or Type III PC Card) v Headphone jack v Line-in jack v Microphone jack v Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector v RJ11 telephone connector (available if the modem Mini-PCI Card or the Combo Mini-PCI Card is installed) v RJ45 Ethernet connector (available if the Ethernet Mini-PCI Card or the Combo Mini-PCI Card is installed) v Ultrabay™ 2000 v Expansion connector 4 ThinkPad® A21e Service and Troubleshooting Guide
Features External interface v Serial connector (EIA-RS232D) v Parallel connector (IEEE 1284A) v External-monitor connector v PC Card slot ( Type I, Type II, or Type III PC Card) v Headphone jack v Line-in jack v Microphone jack v Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector v RJ11 telephone connector (available if the modem Mini-PCI Card or the Combo Mini-PCI Card is installed) v RJ45 Ethernet connector (available if the Ethernet Mini-PCI Card or the Combo Mini-PCI Card is installed) v Ultrabay™ 2000 v Expansion connector 4 ThinkPad® A21e Service and Troubleshooting Guide
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...4. Click OK. To enter hibernation mode, stop the communication program, and then remove the PC Card or disable the PC Card slot, using the Control Panel. 20 ThinkPad® A21e Service and Troubleshooting Guide To enable the timer in this situation, edit the configuration ... Click the Create Now button. Click Power Management. 3. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. The computer cannot enter hibernation mode if you are using one of the IBM communication PC Cards. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. The computer cannot enter hibernation mode when you are ...
...4. Click OK. To enter hibernation mode, stop the communication program, and then remove the PC Card or disable the PC Card slot, using the Control Panel. 20 ThinkPad® A21e Service and Troubleshooting Guide To enable the timer in this situation, edit the configuration ... Click the Create Now button. Click Power Management. 3. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. The computer cannot enter hibernation mode if you are using one of the IBM communication PC Cards. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. 2. The computer cannot enter hibernation mode when you are ...
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... of the battery space in the computer 1 ; Slide the battery latch to the unlock position 1 ; Solving computer problems 31 Note: If you are using a PC Card, the computer may not be able to the computer. Chapter 2. If this happens, turn the computer over again. then remove the battery 2. 4. Turn off the...
... of the battery space in the computer 1 ; Slide the battery latch to the unlock position 1 ; Solving computer problems 31 Note: If you are using a PC Card, the computer may not be able to the computer. Chapter 2. If this happens, turn the computer over again. then remove the battery 2. 4. Turn off the...
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... telephone wiring during a lightning storm. if any symptoms are present after washing, get medical care. CAUTION: When you have added or upgraded a Mini PCI Card or a memory card, do not use your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for wet locations. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use the...
... telephone wiring during a lightning storm. if any symptoms are present after washing, get medical care. CAUTION: When you have added or upgraded a Mini PCI Card or a memory card, do not use your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for wet locations. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use the...
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...label is affixed to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards. If these numbers are requested, look at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the approximation of the laws of... the Member States relating to follow the installation instructions for this information into the ThinkPad computer. Appendix B. Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B ...
...label is affixed to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards. If these numbers are requested, look at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the approximation of the laws of... the Member States relating to follow the installation instructions for this information into the ThinkPad computer. Appendix B. Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada Cet appareil numérique de la classe B ...
ThinkPad A2* Series Hardware Maintenance Manual (October 2001)
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... 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 matrix 115 Overall 123 AC adapter 136 LCD ...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
... 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 matrix 115 Overall 123 AC adapter 136 LCD ...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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... with the computer, determine whether the damage is covered under the warranty by the customer. v If the spindle of an incompatible card v Damage caused by the improper insertion of a PC Card or the installation of a hard-disk drive becomes noisy, it may be a symptom of unauthorized service or modification. Failing FRU name... that the system was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by referring to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p
... with the computer, determine whether the damage is covered under the warranty by the customer. v If the spindle of an incompatible card v Damage caused by the improper insertion of a PC Card or the installation of a hard-disk drive becomes noisy, it may be a symptom of unauthorized service or modification. Failing FRU name... that the system was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by referring to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p
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...default low-battery behavior is appropriate. It chooses either of the following events: v The ring indicator (RI) is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device (Windows 2000 does not support the ring indicator (RI) resume by closing the LCD cover.) v Turn on the power switch. Also, the computer automatically..." window, the computer goes into hibernation mode.) Note for Windows NT If you are using Windows Me and you entered standby mode by PC Card device.) v The time set the low-battery alarm, the charge indicator notifies you when the battery is low, and then the computer enters ...
...default low-battery behavior is appropriate. It chooses either of the following events: v The ring indicator (RI) is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device (Windows 2000 does not support the ring indicator (RI) resume by closing the LCD cover.) v Turn on the power switch. Also, the computer automatically..." window, the computer goes into hibernation mode.) Note for Windows NT If you are using Windows Me and you entered standby mode by PC Card device.) v The time set the low-battery alarm, the charge indicator notifies you when the battery is low, and then the computer enters ...
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...ThinkPad computer has a test program called PC-Doctor® DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor). On the IBM BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. If you test one of these devices, you will need to the USB connector of non-IBM products, prototype cards,...computer. Checkout guide Checkout guide Use the following procedure, you can select an item not only with the arrow keys, but also with the ThinkPad computer. Verify the symptoms. Try to "Power system checkout" on the computer. Note: When you initialize the computer configuration, some possible ...
...ThinkPad computer has a test program called PC-Doctor® DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor). On the IBM BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. If you test one of these devices, you will need to the USB connector of non-IBM products, prototype cards,...computer. Checkout guide Checkout guide Use the following procedure, you can select an item not only with the arrow keys, but also with the ThinkPad computer. Verify the symptoms. Try to "Power system checkout" on the computer. Note: When you initialize the computer configuration, some possible ...
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... audio device test in Interactive Tests, the Fn key is not recognized in the Stereo Speaker in menus. Full Memory Test - Follow the instructions on ThinkPad. Before running PC-Doctor DOS, detach the external Monitor. v ZIP Drive test and LS-120 Drive test are as follows: Diagnostics v Run Normal Test v ... v Mouse v Joystick Test v Diskette v System Load v CD-ROM/DVD Test v Stereo Speaker Notes: v In the Keyboard test in the Other Devices (Diagnostics). v The sound card is scanned only once. Use the cursor keys and ESC to move in the Interactive Tests. Full v Memory Test -
... audio device test in Interactive Tests, the Fn key is not recognized in the Stereo Speaker in menus. Full Memory Test - Follow the instructions on ThinkPad. Before running PC-Doctor DOS, detach the external Monitor. v ZIP Drive test and LS-120 Drive test are as follows: Diagnostics v Run Normal Test v ... v Mouse v Joystick Test v Diskette v System Load v CD-ROM/DVD Test v Stereo Speaker Notes: v In the Keyboard test in the Other Devices (Diagnostics). v The sound card is scanned only once. Use the cursor keys and ESC to move in the Interactive Tests. Full v Memory Test -
ThinkPad A2* Series Hardware Maintenance Manual (October 2001)
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ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p Product overview 41 Specifications 41 Status indicators 44 ... 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... 1110 Microphone and speaker cable . . . . . 78 For A20m/p and A21m/p series (microphone and speaker cable 78 For A22m/p series (speaker cable) . . . . . 79 1120 Sub card 80 1130 PC Card slot assembly 82 1140 Fan assembly 83 1150 Diskette drive 85 1160 Upper shield 87 1170 ...
ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p Product overview 41 Specifications 41 Status indicators 44 ... 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... 1110 Microphone and speaker cable . . . . . 78 For A20m/p and A21m/p series (microphone and speaker cable 78 For A22m/p series (speaker cable) . . . . . 79 1120 Sub card 80 1130 PC Card slot assembly 82 1140 Fan assembly 83 1150 Diskette drive 85 1160 Upper shield 87 1170 ...
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... Inverter card 99 12.1-in . panels 100 2040 LCD panel 101 12.1-in . XGA TFT (SAMSUNG) . . . . . 138 15.0-in . panels 103 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 ... parts 145 Optional FRUs 147 Common parts list 148 Tools 148 Power cords (system 148 Power cords (docking station 149 Notices 150 Trademarks 150 40 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p SXGA+ TFT 139 15.0-in . panel 96 14.1-in . and 15.0-in . and 15.0-in . and 15.0-in...
... Inverter card 99 12.1-in . panels 100 2040 LCD panel 101 12.1-in . XGA TFT (SAMSUNG) . . . . . 138 15.0-in . panels 103 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 ... parts 145 Optional FRUs 147 Common parts list 148 Tools 148 Power cords (system 148 Power cords (docking station 149 Notices 150 Trademarks 150 40 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p SXGA+ TFT 139 15.0-in . panel 96 14.1-in . and 15.0-in . and 15.0-in . and 15.0-in...
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...-DIMM × 1) A22m/p v 64 MB (64 MB SO-DIMM × 1) v 128 MB (128 MB SO-DIMM × 1) 64 MB, 128 MB, or 256 MB DIMM card (maximum of 512 MB) 114 bytes + 128 bytes v 12.1-inch, 16M colors, SVGA (800×600 resolution) TFT color LCD v 14.1-inch, 16M colors, XGA....0-inch, 16M colors, SXGA+ (1400×1050 resolution) TFT color LCD v 15.0-inch, 16M colors, UXGA (1600×1200 resolution) TFT color LCD (continued) 42 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p
...-DIMM × 1) A22m/p v 64 MB (64 MB SO-DIMM × 1) v 128 MB (128 MB SO-DIMM × 1) 64 MB, 128 MB, or 256 MB DIMM card (maximum of 512 MB) 114 bytes + 128 bytes v 12.1-inch, 16M colors, SVGA (800×600 resolution) TFT color LCD v 14.1-inch, 16M colors, XGA....0-inch, 16M colors, SXGA+ (1400×1050 resolution) TFT color LCD v 15.0-inch, 16M colors, UXGA (1600×1200 resolution) TFT color LCD (continued) 42 ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p, A22m/p
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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 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface v 18.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE ...-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 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface v 18.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE ...-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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... MiniPCI Dialtone Test 1. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in turn, and run the following test in the ThinkPad Configuration program. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. FRU System board Power LCD unit Modem Audio Speaker PC Card slots Keyboard TrackPoint or pointing device Applicable test 1. Intel Modem Loopback/DTMF e. Interactive...
... MiniPCI Dialtone Test 1. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in turn, and run the following test in the ThinkPad Configuration program. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. FRU System board Power LCD unit Modem Audio Speaker PC Card slots Keyboard TrackPoint or pointing device Applicable test 1. Intel Modem Loopback/DTMF e. Interactive...
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...-safe timer NMI failure. System board. 1. System board. 1. System board. System board. Replace the backup battery. 3. ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p 51 Symptom or error 0270 Real-time clock error. 0271 Date and time error - I/O card. 1. DIMM. 2. DIMM. 2. Symptom-to reset the time and date. 2. Diskette drive. 2. Replace the backup battery and...
...-safe timer NMI failure. System board. 1. System board. 1. System board. System board. Replace the backup battery. 3. ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p 51 Symptom or error 0270 Real-time clock error. 0271 Date and time error - I/O card. 1. DIMM. 2. DIMM. 2. Symptom-to reset the time and date. 2. Diskette drive. 2. Replace the backup battery and...
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... power-on indicator on password prompt. System board. A power-on password or a supervisor password is connected tightly and correctly. 2. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program and set . Two short beeps with blank screen. POST error. The power-on , and LCD blank during POST. Make sure ... or action, in sequence 1. DIMM. 3. Type the password and press Enter. LCD assembly. 3. System board. 2. If a mini-PCI Ethernet card is installed, confirm that every connector is set the Screen expansion function. No beep symptoms Symptom or error No beep, power-on indicator on page...
... power-on indicator on password prompt. System board. A power-on password or a supervisor password is connected tightly and correctly. 2. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program and set . Two short beeps with blank screen. POST error. The power-on , and LCD blank during POST. Make sure ... or action, in sequence 1. DIMM. 3. Type the password and press Enter. LCD assembly. 3. System board. 2. If a mini-PCI Ethernet card is installed, confirm that every connector is set the Screen expansion function. No beep symptoms Symptom or error No beep, power-on indicator on page...
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... 3. Replace any FRUs. 3. Devices attached to verify that no error is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. LCD assembly ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p 55 When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not isolate FRUs that all of the failure is operating correctly. ...(See "Power system checkout" on the computer. 5. PC Cards 4. If any error is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Visually check each...
... 3. Replace any FRUs. 3. Devices attached to verify that no error is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. LCD assembly ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p 55 When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not isolate FRUs that all of the failure is operating correctly. ...(See "Power system checkout" on the computer. 5. PC Cards 4. If any error is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Visually check each...