IBM Mobile Systems S19K-6549-00

ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 (1161, 1171)

Hardware Maintenance
Manual

May 2000

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 Preface
About this manual
This manual contains service and reference information for
IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 products. Use this
manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to trou-
bleshoot problems effectively.

The manual is divided into sections as follows:

Ÿ The Introduction section provides general information,
guidelines, and safety information required to service
computers.
Ÿ The product-specific section includes service, refer-
ence, and product-specific parts information.

Important

This manual is intended for trained servicers who are

familiar with ThinkPad products. Use this manual
along with the advanced diagnostic tests to trouble-
shoot problems effectively. Before servicing an IBM
ThinkPad product, be sure to review the safety infor-
mation under “Safety Notices (Multi-lingual
Translations)” on page 3 and “Safety Information” on
page 9.

Related publications
The following product publications are available through
IBM or your IBM Authorized Dealer.

Publication Part, Form Number

Mobile Systems HMM Volume 30H2356, S82G-1501-01
1: Laptop, Notebook, Portable,
and ThinkPad Computers
(Models L40, CL57, N45, N51,
P70/P75, ThinkPad 300, 350,
500, 510, 710T, Expansion
Unit, Dock I, Dock II)
Mobile Systems HMM Volume 30H2357, S82G-1502-03
2: ThinkPad Computers
(Models 340, 355, 360, 370,
700, 701, 720, 750, 755)
Mobile Systems HMM Volume 84H8099, S82G-1503-05
3: ThinkPad Computers
(Models 365, 380, 385, 560,
760, SelectaDock)
Mobile Systems HMM Volume 05L1271, S05L-1270-01
4: ThinkPad Computers
(Models 380, 385, 560, 760,
765)

Related diskettes

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 The following diskettes are available through IBM or your
IBM Authorized Dealer.

Diskette Part, Form Number

ThinkPad 300 (2615) Advanced 33G9361, S33G-9361
Diagnostics Diskette
ThinkPad 350, 350C, 425, A211000, GA21-1000
425C (2618) Advanced Diag-
nostics Diskette
ThinkPad 365 (2625) Advanced 76H7578, S30H-2498
Diagnostics Diskette
ThinkPad 380/385 (2635) Main- 06J0333, S06J-0333
tenance Diskette
ThinkPad 500 (2603) Advanced 71G3702, S71G-3702
Diagnostics Diskette
ThinkPad 510 (2604) Advanced 83G8095, S83G-8095
Diagnostics Diskette
ThinkPad 700 (9552) Reference 42G2017, S42G-2017
Diskette
ThinkPad 700C (9552) Refer- 42G2023, S42G-2023
ence Diskette
ThinkPad 720/720C (9552) Ref- 61G1194, S61G-1194
erence Diskette
ThinkPad i Series 1400 (2611) 01K4841, S01K-4841-00
Diagnostic and Utilities
diskettes
ThinkPad Hardware Mainte- 78H5384, S78H-5384
nance Diskette (for all Models
355, 360, 560, 750, 755, 760)
ThinkPad Dock I (3545) 71G4140, S71G-4140
Docking Station (3550) 42G2428, S42G-2428
Data/Fax Modem 61G1556, S61G-1556
FaxConcentrator/A 84F8540, S84F-8540

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 Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 Hardware Maintenance

Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
General Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Important Service Information . . . . . . . . . . 1
Drive and Diskette Compatibility Matrix . . . . . 2
Safety Notices (Multi-lingual Translations) . . . . 3
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Laser Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . 14
Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
What to do first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
FRU replacement notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
LCD replacement notice . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Screw notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
System board/LCD/Inverter replacement notice . 20
Related service information . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Power button as reset switch . . . . . . . . . . 23
Running a low-level format . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Service Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Power management features . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fn key combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Checkout guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Testing the computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Related service information . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Power systems checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
FRU tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Symptom-to-FRU Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Numeric Error Codes and Messages . . . . . . 37
Beep Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
LCD-Related Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Keyboard/TrackPoint-Related Symptoms . . . . 40
Indicator-Related Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . 40
Power-Related Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Memory-Related Symptom . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Audio-Related Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . 41
PC Card (PCMCIA)-Related Symptoms . . . . . 41
Power Management-Related Symptoms . . . . . 42
Peripheral-Device-Related Symptoms . . . . . . 42
Modem-Related Symptom . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Operating System-Related Symptom . . . . . . 43
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
FRU removals and replacements . . . . . . . . . 45
1010 External Diskette Drive . . . . . . . . . . 46
1020 Battery assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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 1030 Memory cover and memory card . . . . . 47
1040 Hard disk drive assembly . . . . . . . . . 48
1050 Hard disk drive kitting pack . . . . . . . . 49
1060 CD-ROM assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
1070 EZ key cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
1080 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
1090 Backup battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
1100 PCMCIA holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
1110 Modem and Ethernet card cover . . . . . 54
1120 Modem card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
1130 Ethernet card (Optional) . . . . . . . . . 55
1140 IEEE 1394 card (Optional) . . . . . . . . 56
1150 Middle cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
1160 LCD assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
1170 Keyboard bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
1180 Hard disk drive connection board . . . . . 61
1190 System board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
1200 Fan assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
1210 LCD bezel assembly (12.1") . . . . . . . . 63
1220 LCD Inverter (12.1") . . . . . . . . . . . 65
1230 LED board (12.1") . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
1240 LCD panel assembly (12.1"), speaker
assembly and LCD bracket hinge assembly . . 66
1250 LCD FPC assembly (12.1") . . . . . . . . 68
1260 LCD bezel assembly (12.1"/Hitachi) . . . . 69
1270 LED/Inverter board (12.1"/Hitachi) . . . . . 70
1280 LCD panel assembly (12.1"/Hitachi), speaker
assembly and LCD bracket hinge assembly . . 71
1290 LCD FPC assembly (12.1"/Hitachi) . . . . 72
1300 LCD bezel assembly (13.0") . . . . . . . . 73
1310 LED/Inverter board (13.0") . . . . . . . . 74
1320 LCD panel assembly (13.0"), speaker
assembly and LCD bracket hinge assembly . . 75
1330 LCD FPC assembly (13.0") . . . . . . . . 77
1340 LCD bezel assembly (13.3") . . . . . . . . 77
1350 LED/Inverter board (13.3") . . . . . . . . 78
1360 LCD panel assembly (13.3"), speaker
assembly and LCD bracket hinge assembly . . 79
1370 LCD FPC assembly (13.3") . . . . . . . . 82
Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Switch Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Parts list (ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300) . . . . . . 87
LCD FRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Common parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Option Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

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 ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300
Hardware Maintenance Manual

General Descriptions
This chapter includes descriptions for any ThinkPad model
that has the PC-Doctor DOS diagnostics program. Some
descriptions might not apply to your particular computer.

Introduction

Important Service Information

Important

Diskette fixes are customer-installable. The diskette

fixes are posted on the IBM support site
(http://www.pc.ibm.com/support/).

Advise customers to contact the PC Company

HelpCenter at 800-772-2227 if they need assistance in
obtaining or installing any diskette fixes.

FRU Replacement Strategy

Before Replacing Parts

Ensure that all diskette fixes are installed prior to

replacing any FRUs listed in this manual.

Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary FRU

replacement and service expense:
Ÿ If you are instructed to replace a FRU and that
does not correct the problem, reinstall the original
FRU before you continue.
Ÿ Some computers have both a processor board and a
system board. If you are instructed to replace either
the processor board or the system board, and the first
board that you replaced does not correct the problem,
reinstall the original board, then replace the other
(processor or system) board.
Ÿ If an adapter or device consists of more than one
FRU, an error code may be caused by any of the
FRUs. Before replacing the adapter or device, remove
the FRUs, one by one, to see if the symptoms
change. Replace only the FRU that changed the
symptoms.

Attention: A customized setup configuration (other than

default settings) may exist on the computer you are ser-
vicing. Running Automatic Configuration may alter those
settings. Note the current configuration settings (using the

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 View Configuration option) and verify that the settings are
in place when service is complete.

Hard Disk Drive Replacement Strategy:

Always try to run a low-level format before replacing a hard
disk drive.

Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you

are servicing might have been changed. Be extremely
careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or
formatting. Data or programs can be over-written if you
select an incorrect drive.

How to Use Error Messages: Use the error

codes displayed on the screen to diagnose failures. If more
than one error code is displayed, begin the diagnosis with
the first error code. The cause of the first error code can
result in false error codes being displayed. If no error code
is displayed, see if the error symptom is listed in the
Symptom-to-FRU Index for the computer you are servicing.

How to Read POST Error Messages: POST

error messages are displayed on the screen as three, four,
five, or eight digits. The error messages that can be dis-
played as shorter POST messages are highlighted in this
index. Some digits will represent different information for
SCSI errors versus non-SCSI errors.

All SCSI devices are set to a different SCSI ID. Duplicate

SCSI ID settings can generate a false error message. Use
the SCSI ID to determine whether the error message is
coming from an internal or an external device.

Drive and Diskette Compatibility Matrix

The following table provides identification information for
3.5-inch drives.

Diskette Drive Identifying Mark

3.5-Inch - 1.44MB 1.44 on the eject button
3.5-Inch - 2.88MB 2.88 on the eject button

The following table provides compatibility information for

3.5-inch diskettes and 3.5-inch diskette drives.

Diskette
Capacity 1.44MB Drive 2.88MB Drive
1.0MB Read/Write Read/Write
2.0MB Read/Write Read/Write
4.0MB Not Compatible Read/Write

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 Safety Notices (Multi-lingual
Translations)
In this manual, safety notices appear in English with a
page number reference to the appropriate multi-lingual,
translated safety notice found in this section.

The following safety notices are provided in English,

French, German, Italian, and Spanish languages.

Safety Notice 1

Before the computer is powered-on after FRU replace-

ment, make sure all screws, springs, or other small
parts are in place and are not left loose inside the
computer. Verify this by shaking the computer and lis-
tening for rattling sounds. Metallic parts or metal flakes
can cause electrical shorts.

Avant de remettre l'ordinateur sous tension après

remplacement d'une unité en clientèle, vérifiez que
tous les ressorts, vis et autres piòces sont bien en
place et bien fixées. Pour ce faire, secouez l'unité et
assurez-vous qu'aucun bruit suspect ne se produit.
Des pièces métalliques ou des copeaux de métal
pourraient causer un court-circuit.

Bevor nach einem FRU-Austausch der Computer

wieder angeschlossen wird, muβ sichergestellt
werden, daβ keine Schrauben, Federn oder andere
Kleinteile fehlen oder im Gehäuse vergessen wurden.
Der Computer muβ geschüttelt und auf
Klappergeräusche geprüft werden. Metallteile oder
-splitter können Kurzschlüsse erzeugen.

Prima di accendere l'elaboratore dopo che é stata

effettuata la sostituzione di una FRU, accertarsi che
tutte le viti, le molle e tutte le altri parti di piccole
dimensioni siano nella corretta posizione e non siano
sparse all'interno dell'elaboratore. Verificare ciò
scuotendo l'elaboratore e prestando attenzione ad
eventuali rumori; eventuali parti o pezzetti metallici
possono provocare cortocircuiti pericolosi.

Antes de encender el sistema despues de sustituir

una FRU, compruebe que todos los tornillos, muelles
y demás piezas pequeñas se encuentran en su sitio y
no se encuentran sueltas dentro del sistema.
Compruébelo agitando el sistema y escuchando los
posibles ruidos que provocarõan. Las piezas metálicas
pueden causar cortocircuitos eléctricos.

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 Safety Notice 2

Some standby batteries contain a small amount of

nickel and cadmium. Do not disassemble it, recharge
it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose
of the battery as required by local ordinances or regu-
lations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts
listing. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition
or explosion of the battery.

Certaines batteries de secours contiennent du nickel

et du cadmium. Ne les démontez pas, ne les
rechargez pas, ne les exposez ni au feu ni à l'eau. Ne
les mettez pas en court-circuit. Pour les mettre au
rebut, conformez-vous à la réglementation en vigueur.
Lorsque vous remplacez la pile de sauvegarde ou
celle de l'horloge temps réel, veillez à n'utiliser que les
modèles cités dans la liste de pièces détachées
adéquate. Une batterie ou une pile inappropriée risque
de prendre feu ou d'exploser.

Die Bereitschaftsbatterie, die sich unter dem

Diskettenlaufwerk befindet, kann geringe Mengen
Nickel und Cadmium enthalten. Sie darf nur durch die
Verkaufsstelle oder den IBM Kundendienst
ausgetauscht werden. Sie darf nicht zerlegt,
wiederaufgeladen, kurzgeschlossen, oder Feuer oder
Wasser ausgesetzt werden. Die Batterie kann schwere
Verbrennungen oder Verätzungen verursachen. Bei
der Entsorgung die örtlichen Bestimmungen fÎr
Sondermüll beachten. Beim Ersetzen der
Bereitschafts- oder Systembatterie nur Batterien des
Typs verwenden, der in der Ersatzteilliste aufgeführt
ist. Der Einsatz falscher Batterien kann zu Entzündung
oder Explosion führen.

Alcune batterie di riserva contengono una piccola

quantità di nichel e cadmio. Non smontarle, ricaricarle,
gettarle nel fuoco o nell'acqua né cortocircuitarle.
Smaltirle secondo la normativa in vigore (DPR 915/82,
successive disposizioni e disposizioni locali). Quando
si sostituisce la batteria dell'RTC (real time clock) o la
batteria di supporto, utilizzare soltanto i tipi inseriti
nell'appropriato Catalogo parti. L'impiego di una
batteria non adatta potrebbe determinare l'incendio o
l'esplosione della batteria stessa.

Algunas baterías de reserva contienen una pequeña

cantidad de níquel y cadmio. No las desmonte, ni
recargue, ni las eche al fuego o al agua ni las
cortocircuite. Deséchelas tal como dispone la
normativa local. Utilice sólo baterías que se
encuentren en la lista de piezas. La utilización de una
batería no apropiada puede provocar la ignición o
explosión de la misma.

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 Safety Notice 3

The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel. Do

not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water, or short-
circuit it. Dispose of the battery pack as required by
local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in
the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery
pack. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition
or explosion of the battery.

La batterie contient du nickel. Ne la démontez pas, ne

l'exposez ni au feu ni à l'eau. Ne la mettez pas en
court-circuit. Pour la mettre au rebut, conformez-vous
à la réglementation en vigueur. Lorsque vous
remplacez la batterie, veillez à n'utiliser que les
modèles cités dans la liste de pièces détachées
adéquate. En effet, une batterie inappropriée risque de
prendre feu ou d'exploser.

Akkus enthalten geringe Mengen von Nickel. Sie

dürfen nicht zerlegt, wiederaufgeladen,
kurzgeschlossen, oder Feuer oder Wasser ausgesetzt
werden. Bei der Entsorgung die örtlichen
Bestimmungen für Sondermüll beachten. Beim
Ersetzen der Batterie nur Batterien des Typs
verwenden, der in der Ersatzteilliste aufgeführt ist. Der
Einsatz falscher Batterien kann zu Entzündung oder
Explosion führen.

La batteria contiene piccole quantità di nichel. Non

smontarla, gettarla nel fuoco o nell'acqua né
cortocircuitarla. Smaltirla secondo la normativa in
vigore (DPR 915/82, successive disposizioni e
disposizioni locali). Quando si sostituisce la batteria,
utilizzare soltanto i tipi inseriti nell'appropriato
Catalogo parti. L'impiego di una batteria non adatta
potrebbe determinare l'incendio o l'esplosione della
batteria stessa.

Las baterías contienen pequeñas cantidades de

níquel. No las desmonte, ni recargue, ni las eche al
fuego o al agua ni las cortocircuite. Deséchelas tal
como dispone la normativa local. Utilice sólo baterías
que se encuentren en la lista de piezas al sustituir la
batería. La utilización de una batería no apropiada
puede provocar la ignición o explosión de la misma.

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 Safety Notice 4

The lithium battery can cause a fire, explosion, or

severe burn. Do not recharge it, remove its polarized
connector, disassemble it, heat it above 100°C
(212°F), incinerate it, or expose its cell contents to
water. Dispose of the battery as required by local
ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the
appropriate parts listing. Use of an incorrect battery
can result in ignition or explosion of the battery.

La pile de sauvegarde contient du lithium. Elle

présente des risques d'incendie, d'explosion ou de
brûlures graves. Ne la rechargez pas, ne retirez pas
son connecteur polarisé et ne la démontez pas. Ne
l'exposez pas à une temperature supérieure à 100°C,
ne la faites pas brûler et n'en exposez pas le contenu
à l'eau. Mettez la pile au rebut conformément à la
réglementation en vigueur. Une pile inappropriée
risque de prendre feu ou d'exploser.

Die Systembatterie ist eine Lithiumbatterie. Sie kann

sich entzünden, explodieren oder schwere
Verbrennungen hervorrufen. Batterien dieses Typs
dürfen nicht aufgeladen, zerlegt, über 100 C erhitzt
oder verbrannt werden. Auch darf ihr Inhalt nicht mit
Wasser in Verbindung gebracht oder der zur richtigen
Polung angebrachte Verbindungsstecker entfernt
werden. Bei der Entsorgung die örtlichen
Bestimmungen für Sondermüll beachten. Beim
Ersetzen der Batterie nur Batterien des Typs
verwenden, der in der Ersatzteilliste aufgeführt ist. Der
Einsatz falscher Batterien kann zu Entzündung oder
Explosion führen.

La batteria di supporto e una batteria al litio e puo

incendiarsi, esplodere o procurare gravi ustioni.
Evitare di ricaricarla, smontarne il connettore
polarizzato, smontarla, riscaldarla ad una temperatura
superiore ai 100 gradi centigradi, incendiarla o gettarla
in acqua. Smaltirla secondo la normativa in vigore
(DPR 915/82, successive disposizioni e disposizioni
locali). L'impiego di una batteria non adatta potrebbe
determinare l'incendio o l'esplosione della batteria
stessa.

La bateria de repuesto es una bateria de litio y puede

provocar incendios, explosiones o quemaduras
graves. No la recargue, ni quite el conector
polarizado, ni la desmonte, ni caliente por encima de
los 100°C (212°F), ni la incinere ni exponga el
contenido de sus celdas al agua. Deséchela tal como
dispone la normativa local.

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 Safety Notice 5

If the LCD breaks and the fluid from inside the LCD
gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately
wash the affected areas with water for at least 15
minutes. Seek medical care if any symptoms from the
fluid are present after washing.

Si le panneau d'affichage à cristaux liquides se brise

et que vous recevez dans les yeux ou sur les mains
une partie du fluide, rincez-les abondamment pendant
au moins quinze minutes. Consultez un médecin si
des symptômes persistent après le lavage.

Die Leuchtstoffröhre im LCD-Bildschirm enthält

Quecksilber. Bei der Entsorgung die örtlichen
Bestimmungen für Sondermüll beachten. Der
LCD-Bildschirm besteht aus Glas und kann
zerbrechen, wenn er unsachgemäβ behandelt wird
oder der Computer auf den Boden fällt. Wenn der
Bildschirm beschädigt ist und die darin befindliche
Flüssigkeit in Kontakt mit Haut und Augen gerät,
sollten die betroffenen Stellen mindestens 15 Minuten
mit Wasser abgespült und bei Beschwerden
anschlieβend ein Arzt aufgesucht werden.

Nel caso che caso l'LCD si dovesse rompere ed il

liquido in esso contenuto entrasse in contatto con gli
occhi o le mani, lavare immediatamente le parti
interessate con acqua corrente per almeno 15 minuti;
poi consultare un medico se i sintomi dovessero
permanere.

Si la LCD se rompe y el fluido de su interior entra en

contacto con sus ojos o sus manos, lave
inmediatamente las áreas afectadas con agua durante
15 minutos como mínimo. Obtenga atención medica si
se presenta algún síntoma del fluido despues de
lavarse.

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 Safety Notice 6

To avoid shock, do not remove the plastic cover that

surrounds the lower portion of the inverter card.

Afin d'éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne retirez

pas le cache en plastique protégeant la partie
inférieure de la carte d'alimentation.

Aus Sicherheitsgründen die Kunststoffabdeckung, die

den unteren Teil der Spannungswandlerplatine umgibt,
nicht entfernen.

Per evitare scosse elettriche, non rimuovere la

copertura in plastica che avvolge la parte inferiore
della scheda invertitore.

Para evitar descargas, no quite la cubierta de plástico

que rodea la parte baja de la tarjeta invertida.

Safety Notice 7

Though main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or

grounded battery can produce enough current to burn
combustible materials or personnel.

Bien que le voltage des batteries principales soit peu

élevé, le court-circuit ou la mise à la masse d'une
batterie peut produire suffisamment de courant pour
brûler des matériaux combustibles ou causer des
brûlures corporelles graves.

Obwohl Hauptbatterien eine niedrige Spannung

haben, können sie doch bei Kurzschluβ oder Erdung
genug Strom abgeben, um brennbare Materialien zu
entzünden oder Verletzungen bei Personen
hervorzurufen.

Sebbene le batterie di alimentazione siano a basso

voltaggio, una batteria in corto circuito o a massa può
fornire corrente sufficiente da bruciare materiali
combustibili o provocare ustioni ai tecnici di
manutenzione.

Aunque las baterías principales tienen un voltaje bajo,

una batería cortocircuitada o con contacto a tierra
puede producir la corriente suficiente como para
quemar material combustible o provocar quemaduras
en el personal.

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 Safety Notice 8

Before removing any FRU, power-off the computer,

unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove
the battery pack, then disconnect any interconnecting
cables.

Avant de retirer une unitÒ rempla able en clientèle,

mettez le système hors tension, débranchez tous les
cordons d'alimentation des socles de prise de courant,
retirez la batterie et déconnectez tous les cordons
d'interface.

Die Stromzufuhr muβ abgeschaltet, alle Stromkabel

aus der Steckdose gezogen, der Akku entfernt und
alle Verbindungskabel abgenommen sein, bevor eine
FRU entfernt wird.

Prima di rimuovere qualsiasi FRU, spegnere il

sistema, scollegare dalle prese elettriche tutti i cavi di
alimentazione, rimuovere la batteria e poi scollegare i
cavi di interconnessione.

Antes de quitar una FRU, apague el sistema,

desenchufe todos los cables de las tomas de corriente
eléctrica, quite la batería y, a continuación,
desconecte cualquier cable de conexión entre
dispositivos.

Safety Information
The following section contains the safety information that
you need to be familiar with before servicing an IBM
mobile computer.

General Safety: Follow these rules to ensure

general safety:
Ÿ Observe good housekeeping in the area of the
machines during and after maintenance.
Ÿ When lifting any heavy object:
1. Ensure you can stand safety without slipping.
2. Distribute the weight of the object equally
between your feet.
3. Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or
twist when you attempt to lift.
4. Lift by standing or by pushing up with your leg
muscles; this action removes the strain from the
muscles in your back. Do not attempt to lift any
objects that weigh more than 16 kg (35 lb) or
objects that you think are too heavy for you.
Ÿ Do not perform any action that causes hazards to the
customer, or that makes the equipment unsafe.

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 Ÿ Before you start the machine, ensure that other
service representatives and the customer's personnel
are not in a hazardous position.
Ÿ Place removed covers and other parts in a safe
place, away from all personnel, while you are ser-
vicing the machine.
Ÿ Keep your tool case away from walk areas so that
other people will not trip over it.
Ÿ Do not wear loose clothing that can be trapped in the
moving parts of a machine. Ensure that your sleeves
are fastened or rolled up above your elbows. If your
hair is long, fasten it.
Ÿ Insert the ends of your necktie or scarf inside clothing
or fasten it with a nonconductive clip, approximately 8
centimeters (3 inches) from the end.
Ÿ Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses,
or metal fasteners for your clothing.
Attention: Metal objects are good electrical conduc-
tors.
Ÿ Wear safety glasses when you are: hammering,
drilling soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using
solvents, or working in any other conditions that might
be hazardous to your eyes.
Ÿ After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards,
labels, and ground wires. Replace any safety device
that is worn or defective.
Ÿ Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the
machine to the customer.

Electrical Safety: Observe the following rules when

working on electrical equipment.

Important

Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some

hand tools have handles covered with a soft material
that does not insulate you when working with live elec-
trical currents. Many customers have, near their equip-
ment, rubber floor mats that contain small conductive
fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges. Do not use
this type of mat to protect yourself from electrical
shock.

Ÿ Find the room emergency power-off (EPO) switch,

disconnecting switch, or electrical outlet. If an elec-
trical accident occurs, you can then operate the
switch or unplug the power cord quickly.
Ÿ Do not work alone under hazardous conditions or
near equipment that has hazardous voltages.
Ÿ Disconnect all power before:
– Performing a mechanical inspection

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 – Working near power supplies
– Removing or installing main units
Ÿ Before you start to work on the machine, unplug the
power cord. If you cannot unplug it, ask the customer
to power-off the wall box that supplies power to the
machine and to lock the wall box in the off position.
Ÿ If you need to work on a machine that has exposed
electrical circuits, observe the following precautions:
– Ensure that another person, familiar with the
power-off controls, is near you.
Attention: Another person must be there to
switch off the power, if necessary.
– Use only one hand when working with
powered-on electrical equipment; keep the other
hand in your pocket or behind your back.
Attention: There must be a complete circuit to
cause electrical shock. By observing the above
rule, you may prevent a current from passing
through your body.
– When using testers, set the controls correctly
and use the approved probe leads and accesso-
ries for that tester.
– Stand on suitable rubber mats (obtained locally,
if necessary) to insulate you from grounds such
as metal floor strips and machine frames.
Observe the special safety precautions when you
work with very high voltages; these instructions are in
the safety sections of maintenance information. Use
extreme care when measuring high voltages.
Ÿ Regularly inspect and maintain your electrical hand
tools for safe operational condition.
Ÿ Do not use worn or broken tools and testers.
Ÿ Never assume that power has been disconnected
from a circuit. First, check that it has been
powered-off.
Ÿ Always look carefully for possible hazards in your
work area. Examples of these hazards are moist
floors, nongrounded power extension cables, power
surges, and missing safety grounds.
Ÿ Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective
surface of a plastic dental mirror. The surface is
conductive; such touching can cause personal injury
and machine damage.
Ÿ Do not service the following parts with the power on
when they are removed from their normal operating
places in a machine:
– Power supply units
– Pumps
– Blowers and fans

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 – Motor generators
and similar units. (This practice ensures correct
grounding of the units.)
Ÿ If an electrical accident occurs:
– Use caution; do not become a victim your-
self.
– Switch off power.
– Send another person to get medical aid.

Safety Inspection Guide: The intent of this

inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potentially
unsafe conditions on these products. Each machine, as it
was designed and built, had required safety items installed
to protect users and service personnel from injury. This
guide addresses only those items. However, good judg-
ment should be used to identify potential safety hazards
due to attachment of non-IBM features or options not
covered by this inspection guide.

If any unsafe conditions are present, you must determine

how serious the apparent hazard could be and whether
you can continue without first correcting the problem. Con-
sider these conditions and the safety hazards they present:
Ÿ Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary
voltage on the frame can cause serious or fatal elec-
trical shock).
Ÿ Explosive hazards, such as a damaged CRT face or
bulging capacitor.
Ÿ Mechanical hazards, such as loose or missing hard-
ware.

The guide consists of a series of steps presented in a

checklist. Begin the checks with the power off, and the
power cord disconnected.

Checklist:
1. Check exterior covers for damage (loose, broken, or
sharp edges).
2. Power-off the computer. Disconnect the power cord.
3. Check the power cord for:
a. A third-wire ground connector in good condition.
Use a meter to measure third-wire ground conti-
nuity for 0.1 ohm or less between the external
ground pin and frame ground.
b. The power cord should be the appropriate type
as specified in the parts listings.
c. Insulation must not be frayed or worn.
4. Remove the cover.
5. Check for any obvious non-IBM alterations. Use good
judgment as to the safety of any non-IBM alterations.

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 6. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe condi-
tions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or
other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage.
7. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables.
8. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws
or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with.

Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive

Devices: Any computer part containing transistors or
integrated circuits ( ICs) should be considered sensitive to
electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD damage can occur
when there is a difference in charge between objects.
Protect against ESD damage by equalizing the charge so
that the machine, the part, the work mat, and the person
handling the part are all at the same charge.

Notes:
1. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they
exceed the requirements noted here.
2. Make sure that the ESD protective devices you use
have been certified (ISO 9000) as fully effective.

When handling ESD-sensitive parts:

Ÿ Keep the parts in protective packages until they are
inserted into the product.
Ÿ Avoid contact with other people.
Ÿ Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to
eliminate static on your body.
Ÿ Prevent the part from touching your clothing. Most
clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when
you are wearing a wrist strap.
Ÿ Use the black side of a grounded work mat to provide
a static-free work surface. The mat is especially
useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices.
Ÿ Select a grounding system, such as those listed
below, to provide protection that meets the specific
service requirement.
Note: The use of a grounding system is desirable
but not required to protect against ESD
damage.
– Attach the ESD ground clip to any frame ground,
ground braid, or green-wire ground.
– Use an ESD common ground or reference point
when working on a double-insulated or battery-
operated system.
– You can use coax or connector-outside shells on
these systems.
– Use the round ground-prong of the AC plug on
AC-operated computers.

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 Grounding Requirements: Electrical grounding of
the computer is required for operator safety and correct
system function. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet
can be verified by a certified electrician.

Laser Compliance Statement

Some IBM Personal Computer models are equipped from
the factory with a CD-ROM drive. CD-ROM drives are also
sold separately as options. The CD-ROM drive is a laser
product. The CD-ROM drive is certified in the U.S. to
conform to the requirements of the Department of Health
and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations
(DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products.
Elsewhere, the drive is certified to conform to the require-
ments of the International Electrotechnical Commission
(IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser pro-
ducts.

When a CD-ROM drive is installed, note the following.

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 CAUTION:
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of pro-
cedures other than those specified herein might result
in hazardous radiation exposure.

O uso de controles, ajustes ou desempenho de

procedimentos diferentes daqueles aqui especificados
pode resultar em perigosa exposição à radiação.

Pour éviter tout risque d'exposition au rayon laser,

respectez les consignes de réglage et d'utilisation des
commandes, ainsi que les procédures décrites.

Werden Steuer- und Einstellelemente anders als hier

festgesetzt verwendet, kann gefährliche
Laserstrahlung auftreten.

L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni o l'esecuzione di pro-

cedure diverse da quelle specificate possono
provocare l'esposizione a

El uso de controles o ajustes o la ejecución de

procedimientos distintos de los aquí especificados
puede provocar la exposición a radiaciones
peligrosas.

Opening the CD-ROM drive could result in exposure to

hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts
inside the CD-ROM drive. Do not open.

Some CD-ROM drives contain an embedded Class 3A or

Class 3B laser diode. Note the following.

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 DANGER

Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into

the beam, do not view directly with optical
instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the
beam.

Radiação por raio laser ao abrir. Não olhe

fixo no feixe de luz, não olhe diretamente por
meio de instrumentos óticos e evite
exposição direta com o feixe de luz.

Rayonnement laser si carter ouvert. Évitez de

fixer le faisceau, de le regarder directement
avec des instruments optiques, ou de vous
exposer au rayon.

Laserstrahlung bei geöffnetem Gerät. Nicht

direkt oder über optische Instrumente in den
Laserstrahl sehen und den Strahlungsbereich
meiden.

Kinyitáskor lézersugár ! Ne nézzen bele se

szabad szemmel, se optikai eszközökkel.
KerÎlje a sugárnyalábbal való érintkezést !

Aprendo l'unità vengono emesse radiazioni

laser. Non fissare il fascio, non guardarlo
direttamente con strumenti ottici e evitare
l'esposizione diretta al fascio.

Radiación láser al abrir. No mire fijamente ni

examine con instrumental óptico el haz de
luz. Evite la exposición directa al haz.

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 Read this first
Before you go to the check procedures, be sure to read
this section.

Important Notes
Ÿ Only certified trained personnel should service
the computer.
Ÿ Read the entire FRU service procedures before
replacing any FRUs.
Ÿ Use new nylon-coated screws when you replace
FRUs.
Ÿ Be extremely careful during write operations such
as copying, saving, or formatting. Drives in the
computer that you are servicing might have been
rearranged or the drive startup sequence might have
been altered. If you select an incorrect drive, data or
programs could be overwritten.
Ÿ Replace FRUs only for the correct model. When
you replace a FRU, make sure that the model of the
machine and FRU part number are correct by refer-
ring to the FRU parts list.
Ÿ A FRU should not be replaced because of a
single, unreproducible failure. Single failure can
occur for a variety of reasons that have nothing to do
with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation,
electrostatic discharge, or software error. FRU
replacement should be considered only when a recur-
ring problem exists. In this case, clear the error log
and run the test again. Do not replace FRUs if log
errors do not reappear.
Ÿ Be careful not to replace a non-defective FRU.

What to do first
The servicer must include the following in the parts
exchange form or parts return form that is attached to the
returned FRU:
1. Name and phone number of servicer
2. Date of service
3. Date when part failed
4. Date of purchase
5. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on display,
and beep symptoms
6. Procedure index and page number in which failing
FRU was detected
7. Failing FRU name and part number
8. Machine type, model number and serial number
9. Customer's name and address

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 Before checking problems with the computer, determine
whether the damage is covered under the warranty by
referring to the following:

Note for Warranty:

For Warranty:

During the warranty period, the customer may be

responsible for repair costs if the computer damage
was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuit-
able physical or operating environment, or improper
maintenance by the customer. The following list pro-
vides some common items that are not covered under
warranty and some symptoms that may indicate the
system was subjected to stresses beyond normal use.

The following is not covered under warranty:

Ÿ LCD panel cracked by applying excessive force
or by being dropped.
Ÿ Scratched (cosmetic) parts.
Ÿ Cracked or broken plastic parts, broken latches,
broken pins, or broken connectors caused by
excessive force.
Ÿ Damage caused by liquid spilled into the system.
Ÿ Damage caused by improperly inserting a PC
Card or installation of an incompatible card.
Ÿ Damage caused by foreign material in the FDD.
Ÿ Diskette drive damage caused by pressing the
diskette drive cover or inserting diskettes with
multiple labels.
Ÿ Damaged or bent diskette drive eject button.
Ÿ CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive damage caused by
excessive force, shock, or by being dropped.
Ÿ Fuses blown by attaching a nonsupported device.
Ÿ Forgotten computer password (making the com-
puter unusable).

The following symptoms might indicate damage

caused by non-warranted activities:
Ÿ Missing parts may be a symptom of unauthorized
service or modification.
Ÿ HDD spindles can become noisy if subjected to
excessive force or by being dropped.
Ÿ I9990303 errors can be caused by exposure to
strong magnetic fields.

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 FRU replacement notices
This section contains notices for removal and replacement.
Read this section carefully before replacing any FRU.

LCD replacement notice

The TFT LCD for the computer contains many thin-film
transistors (TFTs). A small number of missing, discolored,
or lighted dots (on all the time) is characteristic of TFT
LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause
viewing concerns. The LCD should be replaced if the
number of missing, discolored, or lighted dots in any back-
ground is:
Ÿ SVGA : 5 or more bright dots, 5 or more dark dots, or
a total of 9 or more bright and dark dots.
Ÿ XGA : 8 or more bright dots, 8 or more dark dots, or
a total of 9 or more bright and dark dots.

Screw notices
This computer uses special nylon-coated screws with the
following characteristics:
Ÿ They maintain tight connections.
Ÿ They do not easily come loose, even with shock or
vibration.
Ÿ They need additional force to tighten.
Ÿ They should be used only once.

Do the following when you service this machine:

Ÿ Keep the screw kit (P/N 08K6560) in your tool bag.
Ÿ Always use new screws if you are instructed.
Ÿ Use a torque screwdriver if you have one.

Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. The IBM

ThinkPad computer addresses this problem with nylon-
coated screws. Tighten screws as follows:
Ÿ Plastic to plastic
Turn an additional 90 degrees after the screw head
touches the surface of the plastic part:

Ÿ Logic card to plastic

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 Turn an additional 180 degrees after the screw head
touches the surface of the plastic part:

Ÿ Torque driver
If you have a torque driver, refer to the "Torque"
column with each step.
Ÿ Make sure you use the correct screw, and tighten all
screws firmly to the torque shown in the table if you
have a torque screwdriver. Never use a screw that
you removed. Use a new one. Make sure the
screws are tightened firmly.

System board/LCD/Inverter replacement

notice
Restoring the LCD panel ID: The EEPROM on
the inverter stores its supported LCD type ID code. If you
replace a LCD with one of a different brand or use a new
inverter, the ID information in the inverter EEPROM should
be updated.

Follow the steps blew to set the LCD panel ID:

1. Install the ThinkPad CE Utility Diskette and restart the
computer.
2. Select 1. LCD Panel ID Utility from the main menu.
3. Follow the instruction on screen to read current or to
set new LCD Panel ID code.
4. Restart computer : the new LCD should work
normally.
Note: When you set a new LCD Panel ID and the new
LCD is not yet enabled (to function), so connect an
external CRT to see the program execution
process.

CAUTION:
Make sure the new ID code you choose corresponds
with the LCD brand and type. If you write a wrong ID
into the inverter just reboot and re-execute the
program and input the correct ID code.

Note: If LCD cannot display after change ID code, make

sure you write the correct ID code, or try reseating
the LCD FPC cable connectors.

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 Restoring the Vital Product Data: The
EEPROM on the inverter contains vital product data (VPD).
When the computer was manufactured, the EEPROM on
the inverter was loaded with the serial numbers of the
system and all major components. The EEPROM contains
the following serial numbers:
Ÿ BIOS build ID (BIOS version number)
Ÿ System board serial number
Ÿ System unit serial number

When you update new BIOS, the BIOS build ID will be

write into the EEPROM on the inverter automatically. To
prevent the lost of writing BIOS build ID, the ThinkPad
Hardware Maintenance Diskette provides the function that
you can Read/Write the BIOS build ID.

To Read the BIOS build ID (BIOS version number), do the

following:
1. Install the ThinkPad CE Utility Diskette and restart the
computer.
2. Select 3. VPD Data Utility from the main menu.
3. Select 1. Read VPD data and follow the descriptions
on screen to verify the BIOS build ID displayed.

To Write the BIOS build ID (BIOS version number), do the

following:
1. Install the ThinkPad CE Utility Diskette and restart the
computer.
2. Select 3. VPD Data Utility from the main menu.
3. Select 1. Write VPD data then select 1. Write Build
IDto write the BIOS build ID.

You must restore the system unit serial number to its ori-
ginal number when the LCD module or inverter is replaced.

To restore the system unit serial number, do the following:

1. Install the ThinkPad CE Utility Diskette and restart the
computer.
2. Select 3. VPD Data Utility from the main menu.
3. Select 1. Read VPD data to verify the system unit
serial number displayed.
4. If it is incorrect, select 2. Write VPD data and then
select 2. Write BoxSerial number to type the correct
number storing on the panel.

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 Notes:
1. Do not power-off the computer during the restoration
process.
2. The serial number label is attached to the bottom of
the computer.

To restore the planar serial number after you have

replaced the system board, LCD module or LCD inverter,
do the following:
1. Install the ThinkPad CE Utility Diskette and restart the
computer.
2. Select 3. VPD Data Utility from the main menu.
3. Select 1. Read VPD data to verify the system board
serial number displayed.
4. Select 2. Write VPD data and then select 2. Write
PlanarSerial number to type the correct number
storing on the panel.

Thermal Sensor: The system is equipped with

sensors to protect against system overheating. By setting
system and processor thermal thresholds, the system can
turn on the cooling fan or shut down automatically when
temperatures reach the defined threshold parameters.

System experiencing frequent auto sensor shutdown may

need to reset the thermal sensor threshold and execute
the fan test to ensure the normal operation of the cooling
fan.

Follow the steps below to set thermal threshold:

1. Install the ThinkPad CE Utility Diskette and restart the
computer.
2. Select 2. Thermal Sensor Utility from the main
menu.
3. Select 1. Read Thermal Settingto view the original
setting or 2. Set Default Thermal Settingto restore
the default setting.

UUID: The Universal Unique Identifier (UUID) is a

128–bit number uniquely assigned to your computer at pro-
duction and stored in the EEPROM of your inverter. The
algorithm that generates the unique number is designed to
provide unique IDs until the year A.D. 3400. Consequently,
no tow computers in the world will have the same number.

When you replace the system board, you must set the
UUID on the new system board as follows:
1. Install the ThinkPad CE Utility Diskette and restart the
computer.
2. Select 4. UUID Data Utility from the main menu then
make a selection to read or create the UUID data.
A new UUID is created and written. If a valid UUID already
exists, it is not overwritten.

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 Related service information
This section provides information about the following:
Ÿ “Power button as reset switch”
Ÿ “Running a low-level format”
Ÿ “Service Web site”
Ÿ “Passwords”
Ÿ “Power management features” on page 25
Ÿ “Fn key combinations” on page 26

Power button as reset switch

The power button acts as a reset switch when pressed for
more than 4 seconds. This resets the system (regardless
of the microcode status) and forces the power off. Use this
only when power is not completely off or the microcode is
in a hung state.

Running a low-level format

Attention: Make sure the drive address to be formatted is
correct. This procedure erases all information on the disk.

To format the hard disk, use the Full Erase Hard Drive or
Quick Erase Hard Drive in Utility of the PC-Doctor DOS
program. Refer to “Testing the computer” on page 27.

Service Web site

When the latest maintenance diskette and system program
service diskette are available, they are posted on:
http://www.pc.ibm.com/support For more information,
see “Important Service Information” on page 1.

Passwords
When the power-on password (POP), hard disk password
(HDP), and setup password (SUP) are used, the following
situations may occur:
Ÿ If the POP is the same as the HDP, the POP
prompt appears, but the HDP prompt does not
appear.
Ÿ If the POP is not the same as the HDP, both
prompts appear.

Power-on and setup passwords: The

power-on and setup password are security features that
are used to protect the system from unauthorized access.
If the power-on or setup password is forgotten, change the
switch SW1, Bit 4 from 1 to 0 to bypass the password.

Removing the power-on/setup password: If

the customer forgets the power-on or setup password, set
the switch SW1, Bit 4 from 1 to 0 firstly to bypass the two
passwords. Then do the following to remove the two
passwords:

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 1. Power on the computer and press F1 to enter the
BIOS Utility menu.
2. The main screen displays as below:
BIOS Utility

System Information
Basic System Settings
Startup Configuration
Onboard Devices Configuration
System Security
Load Default Settings

↑↓ = Move highlight bar, ↵ = Select, Esc = Exit

3. Using the up or down arrow key, select System

Security.
4. Press the Enter key.
The password selection window appears:
System Security Page 1/1

Setup Password ----------------------------------------------- [ None ]

Power-on Password ------------------------------------------ [ None ]
Hard Disk Password ------------------------------------------ [ None ]

↑↓ = Move highlight bar, ←→ = Change setting, F1 = Help

5. Move the highlight bar to Power-on/Setup

Password.
6. Select None.
7. Save the change, and exit the BIOS Utility menu.

The other way to remove the power-on or setup password:

1. Remove all power sources including the AC adapter
and battery assembly.
2. Remove the RTC battery from the system board for a
while then reinstall it.

Attention: The CMOS settings will be restore to default

values if you use this method to remove the power-on or
setup password.

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 Hard disk password: The hard disk password is
security feature that is used to protect the hard disk data
from unauthorized access.

Attention: No overriding capability is provided. Therefore,

if the customer forgets the hard disk password, the hard
disk drive must be replaced.

Power management features

Two power management modes are available in the com-
puter system to reduce power consumption and to prolong
battery life.

Standby mode: When in standby mode, the fol-

lowing occurs:
Ÿ The LCD backlight turns off.
Ÿ The hard disk motor either spins down or stops (con-
trolled by OS).
Ÿ CPU enters stop-grant mode.

Events that cause the computer to enter standby mode:

Note: These events depend on the Power button, Sleep
button and Lid settings (options set to standby
mode) in the "Advanced" page of the "Power Man-
agement Properties" screen.
Ÿ Standby requested by the Sleep button (Fn+F4)
Ÿ Standby requested by the power button
Ÿ Standby requested by closing the lid.

Events that cause the computer to exit standby mode:

Ÿ RTC alarm
Ÿ Power-on switch is operated
Ÿ Any key or Easy Launch button operation
Ÿ The LCD is opened (if the system entered standby
mode from closing the lid).
Note: This is true if When I close the lid of my
portable computer: is set to Standby in the
"Advanced" page of the "Power Management
Properties" screen.
Ÿ An embedded modem signals the modem ring indi-
cator
Ÿ The battery power is at a critical level.

Hibernation mode: When in hibernation mode, the

following occurs:
Ÿ The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are
stored on the hard disk.
Ÿ The system is powered off.

Events that cause the computer to enter hibernation mode:

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button and Lid settings (options set to hibernate
mode) in the "Advanced" page of the "Power Man-
agement Properties" screen.
Ÿ Hibernation requested by the Sleep button (Fn+F4)
Ÿ Hibernation requested by the power button
Ÿ Hibernation requested by closing the lid.

Events that cause the computer to exit hibernation mode:

Ÿ RTC alarm
Ÿ Power-on switch is operated

When power is turned on, the hibernation history in the

boot record on the hard disk is recognized and the system
status is restored from the hard disk to resume operation.

Fn key combinations
The following table shows the Fn key and function key
combinations and their corresponding functions. Some of
the keys do not work if proper device drivers and utilities
are not installed.

Fn key Function
Fn+F1 User Control Help
Fn+F2 Battery Applet Popup
Fn+F4 Sleep button
Fn+F7 Switch display output location.
Fn+F9 Skip Track Backward
Fn+F10 Skip Track Forward
Fn+F11 Play/Pause
Fn+F12 Stop/Eject
Fn+PageUp Volume Up
Fn+PageDown Volume Down
Fn+Backspace Volume Mute
Fn+Home Brightness up
Fn+End Brightness down
Fn+Ins Contrast up
Fn+Del Contrast down

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Use the following procedure as a guide for computer prob-
lems.
Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only IBM
products. Non-IBM products, prototype cards, or
modified options can give false errors and invalid
system responses.
1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as pos-
sible.
2. Verify the symptoms by attempting to recreate the
failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating
the same operation.

Testing the computer

The ThinkPad computer has a test program called
PC-Doctor DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor). You can
detect errors by running the diagnostics test of PC-Doctor.
This section is an overview on detecting the problem.
Refer to “Product overview” on page 32 for details that
depend on model-unique functions.

To run the test, do the following:

Note: In the following procedure, you can select an item
not only with the arrow keys, but also with the
TrackPoint. Instead of pressing Enter, you can
click the left click button.
1. Insert the PC-Doctor DOS Disk into the diskette drive;
then power on the computer.
If the computer cannot be powered on, go to “Power
systems checkout” on page 29 and check the power
sources.
If an error code appears, go to “Symptom-to-FRU
Index” on page 37.
The PC-Doctor main panel appears.
2. Select Diagnostics with the arrow keys, and press
Enter.
A pull-down menu appears:
Note: The pull-down menu differs depending on the
model.
3. Run the applicable function test.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen. If there is a
problem, PC-Doctor shows some messages.
5. Reseat the cable or connector of the detected FRU
and run the test again.
If the error recurs, replace the FRU that caused the
error.
Note: With some FRUs, especially the system
board, the problem might be caused by
peripheral FRUs. Verify that each peripheral

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problem by doing the following:
a. Replace each peripheral FRU one at a
time, and run the test again.
b. If the peripheral FRUs have no problem,
replace the main FRU itself.
To see the FRU structure of each model,
refer to “Product overview” on page 32.
6. To exit the test, select Quit – Exit Diag.
To cancel the test, press Esc.

The following table lists the options on the test menu.

Diagnostics Interactive Tests

Ÿ Run Normal Test Ÿ Keyboard
Ÿ Run Quick Test Ÿ Video
Ÿ CPU/Coprocessor Ÿ Internal Speaker
Ÿ System board Ÿ Mouse
Ÿ Video Adapter Ÿ Joystick Test
Ÿ Serial Port Ÿ Diskette Test
Ÿ Parallel Port Ÿ System Load
Ÿ Fixed Disks Ÿ CD-ROM/DVD
Ÿ Diskette Drives Ÿ Stereo Speaker
Ÿ Other Devices
Ÿ Memory Test – Full
Ÿ Memory Test – Quick
Note: In Keyboard test within Interactive Tests, the Fn key
is scanned only once. Each key should be pressed for
at least 2 seconds; otherwise, it cannot be sensed.

Related service information

PC-Doctor can detect the following system information:

Hardware Info:
Ÿ System Configuration
Ÿ Memory Contents
Ÿ Physical Disk Drive
Ÿ Logical Disk Drive
Ÿ VGA Information
Ÿ IDE Drive Information
Ÿ PCI Information
Ÿ PNPISA Information
Ÿ SMBIOS Information
Ÿ FRU Information
Ÿ VESA LCD Information
Ÿ SM712 General Information

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Ÿ Run External Tests
Ÿ Surface Scan Hard Disk
Ÿ Benchmark System
Ÿ DOS Shell
Ÿ Tech Support Form
Ÿ Battery Rundown
Ÿ View Test Log
Ÿ Print Log
Ÿ Save Log
Ÿ Full Erase Hard Drive
Ÿ Quick Erase Hard Drive

Power systems checkout

To verify the symptom of the power problem on the com-
puter, do the following:
1. Power off the computer.
2. Remove the battery pack.
3. Connect the AC Adapter.
4. Check that power is supplied when you power on the
computer.
5. Power off the computer.
6. Disconnect the AC Adapter and install the charged
battery pack.
7. Check that power is supplied by the battery pack
when you power on the computer.

If you suspect a power problem, refer the appropriate

power supply check listed below:
Ÿ “Checking the AC Adapter”
Ÿ “Checking operational charging” on page 30
Ÿ “Checking the Battery ASM” on page 30

Checking the AC Adapter: You care here

because the computer fails only when the AC Adapter is
used:
Ÿ If the power-on indicator does not turn on, check the
power cord of the AC Adapter for correct continuity
and installation.
Ÿ If the operational charge does not work, go to
“Checking operational charging” on page 30.

Unplug the AC Adapter cable from the computer and

measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC Adapter
cable. See the following figure:

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1 15.5 V. - 17.0 V.
2 Ground

If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC Adapter.

If the voltage is within the range, do the following:

Ÿ Replace the system board.
Ÿ If the problems still persist, go to “Undetermined
Problems” on page 44.
Note: An audible noise from the AC Adapter does not
always indicate a defect.

Checking operational charging: To check

operational charging, use a discharged battery pack
(Battery ASM) or a Battery ASM that has less than 50% of
the total power remaining when installed in the computer.

Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator

or icon does not turn on, remove the Battery ASM and let
it return to room temperature. Reinstall the Battery ASM. If
the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on, replace
the Battery ASM.

If the charge indicator still does not turn on, replace the
system board. Then reinstall the Battery ASM. If the
reinstalled Battery ASM is not charged, go to the next
section.

Checking the Battery ASM:

Note: The Battery ASM might not be able to charged
when it is hot. In that case, remove it from the
computer and leave it at room temperature for a
while. After it cools down, reinstall it and recharge
it.

Do the following:
1. Power off the computer.
2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage
between battery terminals 1 (-) and 7 (+). See the fol-
lowing figure.

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6
5
3 4
2
1

Terminal Signal / Voltage (V dc)

1 Ground
2 BT-SENSE
3 Reserve
4 Reserve
5 Thermal
6 BT+SENSE
7 BT+ (0 V. - 13 V.)

Note: Signal lines, not used in these steps, are used

for communications between the system and
the battery.
3. First, discharge the battery, until the voltage is less
than 9.6V. Then, charge the battery for 30 minutes.
Now, check the voltage. If the voltage is still less than
9.6V, replace the battery.
4. If the voltage is more than 9.6V, measure the resist-
ance between battery terminals 1 and 5. The resist-
ance must be 10KΩ. If the resistance is not correct,
replace the Battery ASM. If the resistance is correct,
replace the system board.

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 Product overview
The following shows an overview of the system features.

Feature Description
Processor Intel Pentium III Celeron processor
500/100, 550/100 MHz (BGA2), L2
cache 128KB
Bus architecture Host bus 64bits/100 MHz, PCI 32
bits/33 MHz, ISA 16 bits/8.33 MHz,
PCMCIA 32 bits/33MHz
System memory 32 MB or 64 MB base main
memory on system board
(100MHz SDRAM)
1 SODIMM slot supports 32 MB,
64 MB, and 128 MB DIMM card
Maximum frequency: 100 MHz
Maximum size: 192 MB
CMOS RAM 242 bytes + 4 Kbytes
Video 2/4MB embedded Video memory
with 2D/video LCD/CRT embedded
controller
12.1–inch, 16M colors, 800x600
pixel HPA SVGA color LCD
13.0–inch, 16M colors, 800x600
pixel HPA SVGA color LCD
12.1–inch, 16M colors, 800x600
pixel TFT SVGA color LCD
13.3–inch, 16M colors, 1024x768
pixel TFT XGA color LCD
12.1 TFT/13.3 TFT with Brightness
control by Function key
12.1 HPA/13.0 HPA w/ Brightness
and Contrast control by Function
key
Audio AC97 audio based on the 440MX
AC link DMA engine
16–bit audio
Internal stereo speakers
Diskette drive External 1.44MB (3–mode), 3.5
(optional) inch floppy drive via USB interface
(Bootable)
Hard disk drive 6GB or 12GB, 2.5–inch 9.5mm
height, E-IDE interface
CD-ROM drive CD-ROM: 5.25–inch, 24X speed,
E-IDE interface
Modem Integrated MDC soft Modem based
on the 440MX AC link DMA engine
56 Kbps Data/Fax Modem
Ethernet (optional) A MiniPCI type-IIIb like card has a
40mm height. It supports 100Mbps

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IEEE 1394 (optional) A MiniPCI type IIIb like card
IEEE 1394.a 4–pin connector —
no cable power
IEEE 1394.a release 3 - Sony
Camcorder reset issue fix
OHCI 1.0 register set, #CLKRUN,
#PME
100Mbps, 200Mbps and 400Mbps
PC Card (PCMCIA) One Type I/II or Type III, with
CardBus and ZV support
I/O ports External monitor
Speaker-out
Microphone-in
DC-in
PS/2 Mouse/keyboard
Parallel
Two USB
IEEE 1394a (optional)
Telephone (RJ11)
LAN (RJ45, optional)
Power 56–Watt AC Adapter
8–cell NiMH Battery Pack (Dumb
Battery)

Status indicators
The system-status indicators on the computer show the
current status of your computer by their on or off states
and colors (green and orange). Each indicator is identified
with a symbol. The following shows the location and the
meaning of each icon:

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2
1

Symbol Color Meaning

(1) Battery status Green Enough battery power
remains for operation.
Blinking The battery pack needs
orange to be charged
Orange The battery pack is
being charged.
(2) Standby Green The computer is in
mode standby mode
Blinking The computer is entering
green or resuming from
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(3) Drive in use Green Data is being read from
or written to the hard
disk. Do not enter
standby mode or power
off the computer when
this indicator is on.
(4) Numeric lock Green The numeric keypad on
the keyboard is enabled.
You enable or disable
the keypad by pressing
and holding the Shift
key, and pressing the
NumLk key. For details,
see the User's Refer-
ence.
(5) Caps lock Green Caps Lock mode is
enabled. All alphabetic
characters (A-Z) are
entered in capital letters
without the Shift key
being pressed. You
enable or disable the
Caps Lock mode by
pressing the Caps Lock
key.
(6) Scroll lock Green Scroll Lock mode is
enabled. The Arrow
keys can be used as
screen-scroll function
keys. The cursor cannot
be moved with the
Arrow keys. Not all
application programs
support this function.
You enable or disable
Scroll Lock mode by
pressing the ScrLk key.
(7) Power on Green The computer is opera-
tional. This indicator is
on when the computer is
on.

FRU tests
The following table shows the applicable test for each FRU
using PC-Doctor.

FRU Applicable test

System board 1. CPU/Coprocessor (Diagnostics)
2. System board (Diagnostics)
Power Battery (Diagnostics)
LCD unit 1. Video Adapter (Diagnostics)
2. Video (Interactive Tests)

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Modem 1. Make sure the modem set up
correctly.
2. Replacing the modem jack and
modem card one at a time, run
the modem tests in Other
Devices (Diagnostics)
Audio Internal Speaker (Interactive Tests)
Stereo Speaker (Interactive Tests)
Speaker System beeper: Internal Speaker
(Interactive Tests)
PC Card slots System board (Diagnostics)
Keyboard 1. Keyboard (Diagnostics)
2. Keyboard (Interactive Tests)
TrackPont or If the TrackPoint does not work, see if
Pointing device an external PS/2 mouse is connected
to the mouse/keyboard connector and
remove it. The TrackPoint is automat-
ically disabled if an external PS/2
mouse is attached. Check also if the
TrackPoint driver is correctly installed
by accessing Windows Device
Manager via the System icon in the
Control Panel.
After you use the TrackPoint, the
pointer drifts on the screen for a short
time. This self-acting pointer move-
ment can occur when a slight, steady
pressure is applied to the TrackPoint
pointer. This symptom is not a hard-
ware problem. No service actions are
necessary if the pointer movement
stops in a short period of time.
If this does not correct the TrackPoint
problem, continue with the following:
Mouse (Interactive Tests).
Hard disk drive Fixed Disks (Diagnostics)
CD-ROM drive CD-ROM (Interactive Tests)
Memory 1. If a DIMM is installed, remove it
and run Memory Test-Quick
(Diagnostics)
2. If the problem does not recur,
replace the DIMM and run the
test again.
3. If the test does not detect the
error, run Memory Test-Full
(Diagnostics)
Fan 1. Start Windows 98 and check the
air turbulence at the louver at the
rear of the computer.
2. Run the fan test in Other Devices
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The Symptom-to-FRU Index lists the symptoms and errors
and the possible causes. The most likely cause is listed
first.
Note: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the
sequence shown in the FRU/Action columns. If a
FRU does not solve the problem, put the original
part back in the computer. Do not replace a non-
defective FRU.

This index can also be used to help you decide which

FRUs should be available when servicing a computer.

Numeric error codes show the errors detected in POST or

system operation (runtime). In the following error codes, X
can be any number.

If no codes are available, use narrative symptoms.

If the symptom, is not listed, go to “Undetermined

Problems” on page 44.
Note: For any IBM device not supported by the diagnostic
codes in this ThinkPad computer, see the manual
for that device.

Numeric Error Codes and Messages

Error Message FRU/Action in Sequence
Code
006 Equipment Enter BIOS Utility and
Configuration execute "Load Setup
Error Default Settings"; then
reboot the system.
040 Diskette Drive Ÿ Go to “FRU tests” on
Controller page 35.
Error Ÿ Diskette drive con-
nection
Ÿ Diskette drive
Ÿ System board
070 Real Time Ÿ Reset Time in the
Clock Error Basic System Settings
of BIOS Utility.
Ÿ Backup battery (RTC
battery)
Ÿ Enter BIOS Utility and
execute "Load Setup
Default Settings"; then
reboot the system.
Ÿ System board

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Code
071 CMOS Battery Ÿ Backup battery (RTC
Bad battery)
Ÿ Enter BIOS Utility and
execute "Load Setup
Default Settings"; then
reboot the system.
Ÿ System board
072 CMOS Ÿ Enter BIOS Utility and
Checksum execute "Load Setup
Error Default Settings"; then
reboot the system.
Ÿ Backup battery (RTC
battery)
Ÿ System board
110 Incorrect Ÿ Set SW1 Pin 4 (Check
Password Password) to "0".
Specified, Ÿ Enter BIOS Utility and
System clear password.
Halted.
Ÿ Set SW1 Pin 4 (Check
Password) to "1".
252 VPD Ÿ Run ThinkPad Hard-
Checksum ware Maintenance
Error Diskette.
Ÿ Input correct data.

Beep Symptoms
Symptom/Error FRU/Action in Sequence
Five short beeps and Ÿ Battery power critical low
then system shut (Connect the AC adapter or
down without any install a fully charged battery.)
message on screen Ÿ Battery assembly.
One long beep and Ÿ DIMM
one short beep (In- Ÿ System board
proper speed DIMM
module (66MHz) be
inserted.)

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LCD FRU Replacement Notice

The TFT LCD for the computer contains many thin-film

transistors (TFTs). A small number of missing, discol-
ored, or lighted dots (on all the time) is characteristic
of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems
can cause viewing concerns. The LCD should be
replaced if the number of missing, discolored, or
lighted dots in any background is:
Ÿ SVGA : 5 or more bright dots, 5 or more dark
dots, or a total of 9 or more bright and dark dots.
Ÿ XGA : 8 or more bright dots, 8 or more dark dots,
or a total of 9 or more bright and dark dots.

Symptom/Error FRU/Action in Sequence

LCD backlight does Ÿ Keyboard (if contrast and
not work. brightness function keys do
LCD is too dark. not work)

LCD brightness Ÿ Reseat LCD connector

cannot be adjusted. Ÿ Check LCD inverter ID
LCD contrast cannot Ÿ LCD Cable ASM
be adjusted (HPA Ÿ LCD Inverter board (12.1");
LCD models only). LCD Inverter/LED board
(13.0"/13.3")
Ÿ LCD
Ÿ System board
Unreadable LCD Ÿ Reseat LCD connector
screen. Ÿ Check LCD inverter ID
Missing pixels in Ÿ LCD Cable ASM
characters.
Ÿ LCD Inverter board (12.1");
Abnormal screen LCD Inverter/LED board
Wrong color dis- (13.0"/13.3")
played. Ÿ LCD
Ÿ System board
LCD has extra hori- Ÿ Check LCD inverter ID
zontal or vertical lines Ÿ LCD Cable ASM
displayed.
Ÿ LCD Inverter board (12.1");
LCD Inverter/LED board
(13.0"/13.3")
Ÿ LCD
Ÿ System board

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Symptoms
Symptom/Error FRU/Action in Sequence
Keyboard (one or Ÿ Go to “FRU tests” on
more keys) doesn't page 35.
work. Ÿ Reseat keyboard cable.
Ÿ Keyboard
Ÿ System board
TrackPoint does not Ÿ Go to “FRU tests” on
work. page 35.
Ÿ Reseat keyboard cable.
Ÿ Keyboard
Ÿ System board

Indicator-Related Symptoms
Symptom/Error FRU/Action in Sequence
Indicator incorrectly Ÿ Reseat LED board (12.1");
remains off or on, but Reseat Inverter/LED board
system runs cor- (13.0"/13.3")
rectly. Ÿ LED board (12.1");
Inverter/LED board
(13.0"/13.3")
Ÿ System board

Power-Related Symptoms
Symptom/Error FRU/Action in Sequence
Power shuts down Ÿ Go to “Power systems
during operation. checkout” on page 29.
Ÿ AC Adapter
Ÿ Battery assembly
Ÿ Keyboard
Ÿ System board
The system doesn't Ÿ Go to “Power systems
power on. checkout” on page 29.
Ÿ AC Adapter
Ÿ Battery assembly
Ÿ Keyboard
Ÿ System board
The system doesn't Ÿ Go to “Power systems
power off. checkout” on page 29.
Ÿ Hold and press the power
switch for more than 4
seconds.
Ÿ Keyboard
Ÿ System board

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Battery can't be Ÿ Go to “Power systems
charged. checkout” on page 29.
Ÿ Battery assembly
Ÿ System board

Memory-Related Symptom
Symptom/Error FRU/Action in Sequence
Memory count (size) Ÿ Go to “FRU tests” on
appears different page 35.
from the actual size. Ÿ Enter BIOS Utility and
execute "Load Setup Default
Settings"; then reboot the
system.
Ÿ DIMM
Ÿ System board

Audio-Related Symptoms
Symptom/Error FRU/Action in Sequence
Internal speakers Ÿ Speaker volume control
make noise or emit Ÿ Go to “FRU tests” on
no sound. page 35.
Ÿ Speaker(s)
External speakers Ÿ Speaker volume control
make noise or emit Ÿ Go to “FRU tests” on
no sound. page 35.
Ÿ Speaker(s)
In DOS or Windows, Ÿ Speaker volume control
multimedia programs, Ÿ Go to “FRU tests” on
no sound comes from page 35.
the computer. (Only
Ÿ Speaker(s)
system beeps are
heard at power-on.)

PC Card (PCMCIA)-Related Symptoms

Symptom/Error FRU/Action in Sequence
System cannot detect Ÿ PC Card (PCMCIA) holder
the PC Card assembly
(PCMCIA) Ÿ System board
PCMCIA slot pin is PC Card (PCMCIA) holder
damaged. assembly

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Symptom/Error FRU/Action in Sequence
The system doesn't Ÿ Go to “Hibernation mode” on
enter hibernation page 25.
mode. Ÿ Boot an operating system and
press Fn+F4 and see if the
computer enters hibernation
mode.
Ÿ Keyboard
Ÿ Hard disk drive connection
board
Ÿ Hard disk drive
Ÿ System board
The system doesn't Ÿ Go to “Hibernation mode” on
resume from page 25.
hibernation mode. Ÿ Hard disk drive connection
board
Ÿ Hard disk drive
Ÿ System board
The system doesn't Ÿ Lid switch
enter into or resume Ÿ System board
from sleep mode
after closing the LCD.
System configuration Ÿ Enter BIOS Utility and
does not match the execute "Load Setup Default
installed devices. Settings"; then reboot the
system.
Ÿ Reseat Hard
disk/diskette/CD-ROM drive
connector.
System hangs Ÿ Reseat hard
intermittently. disk/diskette/CD-ROM drive
connector.
Ÿ Fan ASM (go to “FRU tests”
on page 35).
Ÿ System board

Peripheral-Device-Related Symptoms
Symptom/Error FRU/Action in Sequence
External display does Ÿ Both display mode, press
not work correctly. Fn+F7.
Ÿ System board
Printer problems. Ÿ Run printer self-test.
Ÿ Printer driver
Ÿ Printer cable
Ÿ Ensure that "Parallel Port" in
the "Onboard Devices Config-
uration" menu of the BIOS
Utility is correctly set.
Ÿ System board

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Parallel port device Ÿ Device driver
problems. Ÿ Device cable
Ÿ Device
Ÿ Ensure that "Parallel Port" in
the "Onboard Devices Config-
uration" menu of the BIOS
Utility is correctly set.
Ÿ System board

Modem-Related Symptom
Symptom/Error FRU/Action in Sequence
Internal modem does Ÿ Go to “FRU tests” on
not work correctly page 35.
Ÿ Modem connector
Ÿ Modem board
Ÿ System board

Operating System-Related Symptom

Symptom/Error FRU/Action in Sequence
Operating system not Ÿ Check that the operating
found system has no failure and is
installed correctly.
Ÿ Enter IBM BIOS Setup Utility
and see whether the hard
disk drive and the diskette
drive are properly identified.
Ÿ Reseat the hard disk drive.
Ÿ Reinstall the operating
system.
Ÿ Diskette drive
Ÿ Hard disk drive
Ÿ System board

Intermittent Problems
Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a
variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware
defect, such as cosmic radiation, electronic discharge, or
software errors. FRU replacement should only be consid-
ered when a recurring problem exists.

When analyzing the intermittent problem, do the following:

1. Run the diagnostic test for the system board at least
10 times.
2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRUs.
3. If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the
test to verify that there are no more errors.

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The diagnostic tests did not identify which adapter or
device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whether
a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inop-
erative. Follow the procedures below to isolate the failing
FRU.

Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the
failure is operating correctly.
1. Power off the computer.
2. Check the cables, wires, and connectors for short cir-
cuits and open circuits. Visually check them for
damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU.
3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:
Ÿ Non-IBM devices
Ÿ Printer, external mouse & keyboard, and other
external devices
Ÿ Battery pack
Ÿ Hard disk drive
Ÿ CD-ROM drive/Diskette drive (optional)
Ÿ PC Card (PCMCIA)
4. Power on the computer.
5. Determine if the problem has changed.
6. If the problem does not occur again, reconnect the
removed devices one at a time until you find the
failing FRU.
7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs
one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU.
Ÿ Hard disk drive connection board
Ÿ LCD assembly
Ÿ System board

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 FRU removals and replacements
This section contains information about removals and
replacements.
Ÿ Do not damage any parts. Only certified and trained
personnel should service the computer.
Ÿ The arrows in this section show the direction of move-
ment to remove a FRU, or to turn a screw to release
the FRU. The arrows are marked in numeric order, in
square callout, to show the correct sequence of
removal.
Ÿ Any FRUs that must be removed before removing the
failing FRU are listed at the top of the page.
Ÿ To replace a FRU, reverse the removal procedure
and follow any notes that pertain to replacement. See
“Locations” on page 83 for internal cable connections
and arrangement information.
Ÿ When replacing a FRU, use the correct screw size, as
shown in the procedure.

Safety Notice 1

Translations in "Safety Notices (Multi-lingual Trans-

lations)" section: Before the computer is powered-on
after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs,
or other small parts are in place and are not left loose
inside the computer. Verify this by shaking the com-
puter and listening for rattling sounds. Metallic parts or
metal flakes can cause electrical shorts.

Safety Notice 3

Translations in "Safety Notices (Multi-lingual Trans-

lations)" section: The battery pack contains small
amounts of nickel. Do not disassemble it, throw it into
fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery
pack as required by local ordinances or regulations.
Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing
when replacing the battery pack. Use of an incorrect
battery can result in ignition or explosion of the
battery.

Safety Notice 8

Translations in "Safety Notices (Multi-lingual Trans-

lations)" section: Before removing any FRU, power-off
the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical
outlets, remove the battery pack, then disconnect any
interconnecting cables.

Attention: The system board is sensitive and can be

damaged by electronic discharge. Establish personal

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touching these units.

An electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N: 6405959)

must be used to establish personal grounding.

1010 External Diskette Drive

1020 Battery assembly

2

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 Warning

Battery packs are capable of delivering high currents

for a significant amount of time. Do not short the
battery terminals.

CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recom-
mended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used bat-
teries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

1030 Memory cover and memory card

Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
2

Note: The screw does not separate from the memory

cover.

To install the memory card:

With the notched end of the memory card toward the right
side of the socket, insert the memory card, at an angle of
approximately 20°, into the socket; then press it firmly.
Pivot the memory card until it snaps into place.

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1040 Hard disk drive assembly

Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46

Note: To remove the hard disk drive cover, let the top
cover of the computer a little open. Then you can
remove it more easily.

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Warning

Do not drop or apply any shock to the hard disk drive.

The hard disk drive is sensitive to physical shock.
Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent
loss of data on the drive.

Before removing the drive, have the user make a

backup copy of all the information on the drive if pos-
sible.

Never remove the drive while the system is operating

or is in suspend mode.

1050 Hard disk drive kitting pack

Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1040 Hard disk drive assembly” on page 48

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M3 x 4L (1) Silver 3.2 kgf-cm

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 1060 CD-ROM assembly
Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
2

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2.5 x 8L (1) Black 3.2 kgf-cm

1070 EZ key cover

Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46

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Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2.5 x 8L (2) Black 3.2 kgf-cm

5
4

Note: Make sure the FPC finger side is facing correct,

when inserted.

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 Notes:
1. When replacing the keyboard, make sure that the 2
cables are clean and insert them directly into the con-
nectors, making sure they make contact with the
bottom of the connector. Now press down on the
latch of the connector to secure.
2. If the cables do not touch the bottom of the con-
nector, the keyboard function will be rendered
useless.
3. The cables of the keyboard are fragile and could be
damaged. Be careful when pulling out the cables.

1090 Backup battery

Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51

CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recom-
mended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used bat-
teries according to manufacturer's instruction.

Safety Notice 4

Translation in "Safety Notices: Multi-lingual Trans-

lations" section: The backup battery is a lithium battery
and can cause a fire, an explosion, or severe burns.
Do not recharge it, remove its polarized connector,
disassemble it, heat it above 100°C (212°F), incinerate
it, or expose its cell contents to water. Dispose of the
battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or
explosion of the battery. Replacement batteries can be
ordered from IBM or IBM Authorized Dealers.

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 1100 PCMCIA holder
Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

2 M2 x 6L (3) Silver with 1.6 kgf-cm
Binding
head

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Note: Before removing and replacing the PCMCIA holder,

make sure that the PCMCIA cards are removed
and the eject levers are sticking out.

1110 Modem and Ethernet card cover

Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51

2 1

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2.5 x 5L (2) Blue 3.2 kgf-cm

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 1120 Modem card
Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51
Ÿ “1110 Modem and Ethernet card cover” on page 54

Note: When you install the modem card, remember to

press it down and ensure the connection is well.

1130 Ethernet card (Optional)

Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51
Ÿ “1110 Modem and Ethernet card cover” on page 54

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Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51
Ÿ “1110 Modem and Ethernet card cover” on page 54

1150 Middle cover

Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51

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Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2.5 x 8L (2) Black 3.2 kgf-cm

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Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51
Ÿ “1150 Middle cover” on page 56

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2.5 x 8L (2) Black 3.2 kgf-cm

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Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

2 M2.5 x 5L (2) Blue 3.2 kgf-cm
4 M2.5 x 5L (2) Blue 3.2 kgf-cm

1170 Keyboard bezel

Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1040 Hard disk drive assembly” on page 48
Ÿ “1060 CD-ROM assembly” on page 50
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51
Ÿ “1090 Backup battery” on page 52
Ÿ “1150 Middle cover” on page 56
Ÿ “1160 LCD assembly” on page 58

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Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2.5 x 8L (5) Black 3.2 kgf-cm

2
4
4
5

CAUTION:
The keyboard bezel has several latches. When
removing the keyboard bezel from the bottom cover,
gently release these latches, then raise the side of the
keyboard bezel facing the palm rest to remove it. Be
careful not to break the latches.

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 1180 Hard disk drive connection board
Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1040 Hard disk drive assembly” on page 48
Ÿ “1060 CD-ROM assembly” on page 50
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51
Ÿ “1090 Backup battery” on page 52
Ÿ “1150 Middle cover” on page 56
Ÿ “1160 LCD assembly” on page 58
Ÿ “1170 Keyboard bezel” on page 59
2

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2.5 x 5L (1) Blue 3.2 kgf-cm

1190 System board

Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1040 Hard disk drive assembly” on page 48
Ÿ “1060 CD-ROM assembly” on page 50
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51
Ÿ “1090 Backup battery” on page 52
Ÿ “1150 Middle cover” on page 56
Ÿ “1160 LCD assembly” on page 58
Ÿ “1170 Keyboard bezel” on page 59

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Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2.5 x 5L(2) Blue 3.2 kgf-cm

Notes:
1. When removing the system board from the bottom
cover, gently raise the side of the system board
facing the rear I/O ports; then pull out the system
board.

1200 Fan assembly

Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1040 Hard disk drive assembly” on page 48
Ÿ “1060 CD-ROM assembly” on page 50
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51
Ÿ “1090 Backup battery” on page 52
Ÿ “1150 Middle cover” on page 56
Ÿ “1160 LCD assembly” on page 58
Ÿ “1170 Keyboard bezel” on page 59
Ÿ “1190 System board” on page 61

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Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

2 M2.5 x 5L (2) Blue 3.2 kgf-cm

1210 LCD bezel assembly (12.1")

Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51
Ÿ “1150 Middle cover” on page 56
Ÿ “1160 LCD assembly” on page 58

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Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

2 M2.5 x 5L(2) Blue 2.5 kgf-cm

6
3

Note: When removing the LCD, take note of the

following:
Ÿ Be careful not to scratch the LCD bezel when
removing the screw mylars.
Ÿ The LCD bezel has several latches. Release
these latches; then remove the LCD bezel. Be
careful not to break these latches.
Ÿ Gently push the two LCD latches outward to
remove the LCD bezel.

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 1220 LCD Inverter (12.1")
Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51
Ÿ “1150 Middle cover” on page 56
Ÿ “1160 LCD assembly” on page 58
Ÿ “1210 LCD bezel assembly (12.1")” on page 63

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2.5 x 5L(3) Blue 2.5 kgf-cm

3 5

1230 LED board (12.1")

Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51
Ÿ “1150 Middle cover” on page 56
Ÿ “1160 LCD assembly” on page 58
Ÿ “1210 LCD bezel assembly (12.1")” on page 63

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Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2.5 x 5L (2) Blue 2.5 kgf-cm

1240 LCD panel assembly (12.1"),

speaker assembly and LCD bracket
hinge assembly
Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51
Ÿ “1150 Middle cover” on page 56
Ÿ “1160 LCD assembly” on page 58
Ÿ “1210 LCD bezel assembly (12.1")” on page 63
Ÿ “1220 LCD Inverter (12.1")” on page 65
Ÿ “1230 LED board (12.1")” on page 65

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Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2.5 x 5L (3) Blue 2.5 kgf-cm

4
3
4

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

3 M2.5 x 5L (2) Blue 2.5 kgf-cm

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Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

4 M2.5 x 5L (2) Blue 2.5 kgf-cm

1250 LCD FPC assembly (12.1")

Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51
Ÿ “1150 Middle cover” on page 56
Ÿ “1160 LCD assembly” on page 58
Ÿ “1210 LCD bezel assembly (12.1")” on page 63
Ÿ “1220 LCD Inverter (12.1")” on page 65
Ÿ “1230 LED board (12.1")” on page 65
Ÿ “1240 LCD panel assembly (12.1"), speaker assembly
and LCD bracket hinge assembly” on page 66

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 1260 LCD bezel assembly
(12.1"/Hitachi)
Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51
Ÿ “1150 Middle cover” on page 56
Ÿ “1160 LCD assembly” on page 58

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

2 M2.5 x 5L(2) Blue 2.5 kgf-cm

6
3

Note: When removing the LCD, take note of the

following:

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 Ÿ Be careful not to scratch the LCD bezel when
removing the screw mylars.
Ÿ The LCD bezel has several latches. Release
these latches; then remove the LCD bezel. Be
careful not to break these latches.
Ÿ Gently push the two LCD latches outward to
remove the LCD bezel.

1270 LED/Inverter board (12.1"/Hitachi)

Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51
Ÿ “1150 Middle cover” on page 56
Ÿ “1160 LCD assembly” on page 58
Ÿ “1260 LCD bezel assembly (12.1"/Hitachi)” on
page 69

1
3
3

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2.5 x 5L(2) Blue 2.5 kgf-cm

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 1280 LCD panel assembly
(12.1"/Hitachi), speaker assembly and
LCD bracket hinge assembly
Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51
Ÿ “1150 Middle cover” on page 56
Ÿ “1160 LCD assembly” on page 58
Ÿ “1260 LCD bezel assembly (12.1"/Hitachi)” on
page 69
Ÿ “1270 LED/Inverter board (12.1"/Hitachi)” on page 70
1

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2.5 x 5L (3) Blue 2.5 kgf-cm

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3
4

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

3 M2.5 x 5L (2) Blue 2.5 kgf-cm

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

4 M2.5 x 5L (2) Blue 2.5 kgf-cm

1290 LCD FPC assembly (12.1"/Hitachi)

Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51
Ÿ “1150 Middle cover” on page 56
Ÿ “1160 LCD assembly” on page 58

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 Ÿ “1260 LCD bezel assembly (12.1"/Hitachi)” on
page 69
Ÿ “1270 LED/Inverter board (12.1"/Hitachi)” on page 70
Ÿ “1280 LCD panel assembly (12.1"/Hitachi), speaker
assembly and LCD bracket hinge assembly” on
page 71

1300 LCD bezel assembly (13.0")

Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51
Ÿ “1150 Middle cover” on page 56
Ÿ “1160 LCD assembly” on page 58
1

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Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

2 M2.5 x 5L(2) Blue 2.5 kgf-cm

7
5

6
3

Note: When removing the LCD, take note of the

following:
Ÿ Be careful not to scratch the LCD bezel when
removing the screw mylars.
Ÿ The LCD bezel has several latches. Release
these latches; then remove the LCD bezel. Be
careful not to break these latches.
Ÿ Gently push the two LCD latches outward to
remove the LCD bezel.

1310 LED/Inverter board (13.0")

Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51
Ÿ “1150 Middle cover” on page 56
Ÿ “1160 LCD assembly” on page 58
Ÿ “1300 LCD bezel assembly (13.0")” on page 73

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3
3

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2.5 x 5L(2) Blue 2.5 kgf-cm

1320 LCD panel assembly (13.0"),

speaker assembly and LCD bracket
hinge assembly
Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51
Ÿ “1150 Middle cover” on page 56
Ÿ “1160 LCD assembly” on page 58
Ÿ “1300 LCD bezel assembly (13.0")” on page 73
Ÿ “1310 LED/Inverter board (13.0")” on page 74

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Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2.5 x 5L (2) Blue 2.5 kgf-cm

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

2 M2.5 x 5L (3) Blue 2.5 kgf-cm

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 1330 LCD FPC assembly (13.0")
Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51
Ÿ “1150 Middle cover” on page 56
Ÿ “1160 LCD assembly” on page 58
Ÿ “1300 LCD bezel assembly (13.0")” on page 73
Ÿ “1310 LED/Inverter board (13.0")” on page 74
Ÿ “1320 LCD panel assembly (13.0"), speaker assembly
and LCD bracket hinge assembly” on page 75
1

1340 LCD bezel assembly (13.3")

Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51
Ÿ “1150 Middle cover” on page 56
Ÿ “1160 LCD assembly” on page 58
1

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Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

2 M2.5 x 5L(2) Blue 2.5 kgf-cm

7
5

3
6

3
4

Note: There has a double-sided adhesive tap on the

13.3–inch LCD bezel, please be careful to detach
the LCD bezel gently by two hands when you
perform the step 3 of the removal procedures.
Note: When removing the LCD, take note of the
following:
Ÿ Be careful not to scratch the LCD bezel when
removing the screw mylars.
Ÿ The LCD bezel has several latches. Release
these latches; then remove the LCD bezel. Be
careful not to break these latches.
Ÿ Gently push the two LCD latches outward to
remove the LCD bezel.

1350 LED/Inverter board (13.3")

Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51
Ÿ “1150 Middle cover” on page 56
Ÿ “1160 LCD assembly” on page 58

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 Ÿ “1340 LCD bezel assembly (13.3")” on page 77

1
3
3

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2.5 x 5L(2) Blue 2.5 kgf-cm

1360 LCD panel assembly (13.3"),

speaker assembly and LCD bracket
hinge assembly
Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51
Ÿ “1150 Middle cover” on page 56
Ÿ “1160 LCD assembly” on page 58
Ÿ “1340 LCD bezel assembly (13.3")” on page 77
Ÿ “1350 LED/Inverter board (13.3")” on page 78

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2
2

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

1 M2.5 x 5L (2) Blue 2.5 kgf-cm

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2 M2.5 x 5L (4) Blue 2.5 kgf-cm

Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque

4 M2 x 2.5L (6) Silver 2 kgf-cm

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 1370 LCD FPC assembly (13.3")
Ÿ “1020 Battery assembly” on page 46
Ÿ “1070 EZ key cover” on page 50
Ÿ “1080 Keyboard” on page 51
Ÿ “1150 Middle cover” on page 56
Ÿ “1160 LCD assembly” on page 58
Ÿ “1340 LCD bezel assembly (13.3")” on page 77
Ÿ “1350 LED/Inverter board (13.3")” on page 78
Ÿ “1360 LCD panel assembly (13.3"), speaker assembly
and LCD bracket hinge assembly” on page 79

1
3

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 Locations

Front View
1. LCD latches
2. LCD
3. Indicator panel
4. Internal speakers
5. Power switch
6. CD-ROM drive
7. CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive emergency eject hole
8. CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive activity indicator
9. CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive eject button
10. TrackPoint
11. Click buttons
12. Internet Scroll Bar
13. Fn key
14. Easy Launch buttons
1
1

4
2
14
3

13 4

12
11 10 6

7
9 8

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 Rear View

1
2 14
3 13
4
5 12
6 11
7 8 9 10

15

16
17

1. Security keyhole
2. Power jack
3. Mouse/keyboard (PS/2) connector
4. Parallel connector
5. Modem connector
6. LAN connector
7. Internal IEEE-1394 port
8. External monitor connector
9. Line-out/headphone jack
10. Microphone-in jack
11. Universal serial bus (USB) connector
12. PC Card slots
13. PC Card eject buttons
14. Hard disk drive
15. Diskette drive
16. Diskette drive
17. Diskette-drive-activity indicator
18. Diskette eject button

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 Bottom View
3
4 2

1. Battery pack
2. Battery-pack latch
3. Hard disk drive coin screw
4. Memory slot door

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 Switch Locations
&rb.

SW1
Pin1 Pin2
10 10
English
Japanese
European
Pin4
1 0 1 0
Check Check
Password Password
Enabled Disabled

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 Parts list (ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300)
1

a 19
3
4
5 6 18
20

8-a
21
8 17
16
9 10

11
15
b
12

d
13 c

14

No. Description FRU No.

1 EZ Key Cover 08K6657
3 Middle Cover Asm. 08K6651
Middle Cover Asm. for Japan 08K6656
4 Ethernet Card 08K3174
IEEE 1394 Card 08K3175
5 PCMCIA Holder 08K6857
6 Modem Card 08K3173
7 KBD Bezel Asm. 08K6550
Cover Switch cable
IBM Logo
KBD Bezel Asm. for Japan 08K6655
Cover Switch cable
IBM Logo

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 No. Description FRU No.
8 HDD module Assy./6.0 GB 05K9279
HDD module Assy./6.0 GB 27L3430
HDD module Assy./12.0 GB 05K9280
HDD module Assy./12.0 GB 27L3431
8–a Kitting, HDD 08K6555
HDD Connector
HDD tray
screw * 1
9 HDD Cover Asm. 08K6659
HDD Cover Asm. for Japan 08K6660
10 System board (Celeron-500, 32MB 08K3171
memory, "EM+" VGA, w/o LAN &
1394)
System board (Celeron-500, 64MB 08K3172
memory, "EM+" VGA, w/o LAN&
1394)
System board (Celeron-500, 64MB 08K3176
memory, "EM4+" VGA, w/
IEEE–1394)
System board (Celeron-550, 64MB 08K3177
memory, "EM4+" VGA, w/
IEEE–1394)
11 FAN Asm. 08K6855
12 Bottom Case Asm. w/ 1394 cover 08K6552
(with 1161, w/w information label)
Bottom case
Battery knob
HDD coin screw
HDD coin spring
IEEE–1394 dummy label
IEEE–1394 icon label
Bottom Case Asm. w/ 1394 cover 04P3096
(with 1161, US information label)
Bottom case
Battery knob
HDD coin screw
HDD coin spring
IEEE–1394 dummy label
IEEE–1394 icon label
Bottom Case Asm. w/ 1394 cover 04P3099
(with 1161, Korea information label)
Bottom case
Battery knob
HDD coin screw
HDD coin spring
IEEE–1394 dummy label
IEEE–1394 icon label

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Bottom Case Asm. w/ 1394 cover 04P3100
(with 1161, AIP information label)
Bottom case
Battery knob
HDD coin screw
HDD coin spring
IEEE–1394 dummy label
IEEE–1394 icon label
Bottom Case Asm. w/ 1394 cover 08K6744
(with 1171, w/w information label)
Bottom case
Battery knob
HDD coin screw
HDD coin spring
IEEE–1394 dummy label
IEEE–1394 icon label
Bottom Case Asm. w/ 1394 cover 04P3102
(with 1171, US information label)
Bottom case
Battery knob
HDD coin screw
HDD coin spring
IEEE–1394 dummy label
IEEE–1394 icon label
Bottom case asm w/ IEEE -1161 04P3098
EMEA
Bottom case asm w/ IEEE -1171 04P3104
EMEA
13 DIMM 32MB 20L0263
DIMM 64MB 20L0264
DIMM 128MB 20L0265
14 DIMM Door Asm. 08K6553
15 Battery Assy. (Ni-Mh) 02K6692
16 HDD Daughter Card 08K3205
17 FDD Module (USB) 05K9283
18 24X CD-ROM Module 05K9281
24X CD-ROM Module 27L3432
19 RTC Battery 02K6694
20 Lid S/W Cable 08K6554
21 RJ-11/1394 Cable Asm. 27L0553
RJ-11 Cable
IEEE-1394 Cable

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a Miscellaneous Kit 08K6558
b Modem and Ethernet card cover
b Battery Knob
b Battery Latch
c Battery Spring
c HDD coin screw
d HDD coin spring
d PCMCIA Door
PCMCIA Door Spring
RJ-45 Bling Cap
Rubber Kit 08K6561
PCMCIA screw rubber * 3
rubber foot * 4
LCD screw mylar (W/W) *2
LCD screw mylar (Japan) * 2
IEEE-1394 dummy label
IEEE-1394 icon label
Screw Kit 08K6560
SCREW M2.5*5 WAFER B-ZN
SCREW BINDING NI M2*.4P
SRW M2.5*8L B/ZN NYLOK 700
SCREW M3*4
SCREW M2*3L B/ZN
Mylar/Insulation pack 08K6559

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12.1-inch TFT/HPA

2 10

3
8
9

5 6

6
6

No. Description FRU No.

1 12.1" LCD Bezel (for W/W) 08K6543
12.1" LCD Bezel (for Japan) 08K6654
2 LCD Inverter for 12.1" LCD 08K3168
3 LCD Panel Asm (12.1" TFT, Sanyo) 05K9626
LCD Panel Asm (12.1" TFT, Hitachi) 05K9665
LCD Panel Asm (12.1" HPA) 05K9630
4 Speaker Asm. 02K5214
speaker (R)
speaker (L)
5 12.1" TFT LCD FPC Asm. (for Sanyo 27L0550
LCD)
12.1" TFT LCD FPC Asm. (for Hitachi 27L0581
LCD)
12.1" HPA LCD FPC Asm. 27L0552

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6 12.1" Hinge Asm (R,L) 08K6547
12.1" LCD Hinge (L)
12.1" LCD Hinge (R)
7 LCD Rear Cover Asm for 12.1" (for 08K6541
Sanyo LCD, W/W)
12.1" LCD rear cover
LCD panel mica
LCD latch (L)
LCD latch (R)
LCD latch spring *2
IBM Logo
LCD panel Deco plate
LCD Rear Cover Asm for 12.1" (for 08K6652
Sanyo LCD, Japan)
12.1" LCD rear cover
LCD panel mica
LCD latch (L)
LCD latch (R)
LCD latch spring *2
IBM Logo
LCD panel Deco plate
LCD Rear Cover Asm for 12.1" (for 04P3127
Hitachi LCD, W/W)
12.1" LCD rear cover
IBM Logo
LCD Rear Cover Asm for 12.1" (for 04P3128
Hitachi LCD, Japan)
12.1" LCD rear cover
IBM Logo
8 LED board Asm. 08K3170
9 LED-Inverter Cable for 12.1" LCD 27L0577
LG/IBM Logo Kit 08K5860
for LCD Rear Cover
for KBD Bezel
10 Hinge Cap Asm. (for 12.1" & 13.0") 08K6549

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2
3

8
5
5
4

No. Description FRU No.

1 13.0" LCD Bezel (for W/W) 08K6544
13.0" LCD Bezel (for Japan) 08K6545
2 LED-Inverter Board Asm. (for 13.0" & 08K3167
13.3" LCD)
3 Speaker Asm. 02K5214
speaker (R)
speaker (L)
4 LCD Panel Asm (13.0" HPA) 05K9596
5 13.0" Hinge Asm (R,L) 08K6856
13.0" LCD Hinge (L)
13.0" LCD Hinge (R)
6 13.0" HPA LCD FPC Asm. 27L0551

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7 LCD Rear Cover Asm for 13.0" (for 08K6853
W/W)
13" LCD rear cover
LCD panel mica
LCD latch (L)
LCD latch (R)
LCD latch spring *2
IBM Logo
LCD panel Deco plate
LCD Rear Cover Asm for 13.0" (for 08K6854
Japan)
13" LCD rear cover
LCD panel mica
LCD latch (L)
LCD latch (R)
LCD latch spring *2
IBM Logo
LCD panel Deco plate
8 LED-Inverter Cable for 13.0"/13.3" 27L0576
LCD
9 Hinge Cap Asm. (for 12.1" & 13.0") 08K6549
for w/w * 2
LG/IBM Logo Kit 08K5860
for LCD Rear Cover
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2 3
8

5
6

No. Description FRU No.

1 13.3" LCD Bezel (for W/W) 08K6542
13.3" LCD Bezel (for Japan) 08K6653
2 LED-Inverter Board Asm. (for 13.0" & 08K3167
13.3" LCD)
3 Speaker Asm. 02K5214
speaker (R)
speaker (L)
4 LCD Panel Asm (13.3" TFT) 05K9624
5 13.3" Hinge-Bracket Asm (R,L) 08K6546
6 13.3" TFT LCD FPC Asm. 27L0549

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7 LCD Rear Cover Asm for 13.3" (for 08K6540
W/W)
13.3" LCD rear cover
LCD panel mica
LCD latch (L)
LCD latch (R)
LCD latch spring *2
IBM Logo
LCD panel Deco plate
LCD Rear Cover Asm for 13.3" (for 08K6651
Japan)
13.3" LCD rear cover
LCD panel mica
LCD latch (L)
LCD latch (R)
LCD latch spring *2
IBM Logo
LCD panel Deco plate
8 LED-Inverter Cable for 13.0"/13.3" 27L0576
LCD
9 LCD Hinge Cap Asm. for 13.3" 08K6548
LG/IBM Logo Kit 08K6556
for LCD Rear Cover
for KBD Bezel

Keyboard
Description Vendor FRU
No.
KBD ASM US English NMB 02K5176
KBD ASM Canadian French NMB 02K5178
KBD ASM German NMB 02K5180
KBD ASM UK English NMB 02K5182
KBD ASM French NMB 02K5184
KBD ASM Dutch NMB 02K5186
KBD ASM Swedish/Finnish NMB 02K5188
KBD ASM Norwegian NMB 02K5190
KBD ASM Danish NMB 02K5192
KBD ASM Italian NMB 02K5194
KBD ASM European Spanish NMB 02K5196
KBD ASM Belgian NMB 02K5198
KBD ASM Switzerland NMB 02K5200
KBD ASM Portuguese NMB 02K5202
KBD ASM Japanese NMB 02K5204
KBD ASM Tradition Chinese NMB 02K5206

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No.
KBD ASM Korean NMB 02K5210
KBD ASM LA Spanish NMB 02K5212
KBD ASM Arabic NMB 02K5407
KBD ASM Russian NMB 02K5409
KBD ASM Hebrew NMB 02K5411
KBD ASM Turkish NMB 02K5413
KBD ASM Czech NMB 02K5415
KBD ASM Hungarian NMB 02K5417
KBD ASM Greek NMB 02K5419
KBD ASM Slovenian NMB 02K5421
KBD ASM Slovakian NMB 02K5423

Common parts list

Tools
Description FRU No.
Tri-Connector Wrap Plug 72X8546
PC Test Card 35G4703
Audio Wrap Cable 66G5180
Screwdriver Kit 95F3598
USB Parallel Test Cable 05K2580
Torque Screwdriver 05K4695
5mm Socket Wrench 05K4694
Screwdriver 05K4693
USB FDD Tool Kit 27L3452

Note: The USB FDD tool kit contains 1 carrying case and
1 FDD external USB.

Modem cable
Description FRU No.
Modem cable (German) 27L0441
Modem cable (UK, NZ) 27L0442
Modem cable (France) 27L0443
Modem cable (Holland) 27L0444
Modem cable (Sweden) 27L0445
Modem cable (Norway/Fin) 27L0446
Modem cable (Danish) 27L0447
Modem cable (Italy) 27L0448
Modem cable (Austria) 27L0449
Modem cable (Spain) 27L0450

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Modem cable (Belgium) 27L0451
Modem cable (Switzerland) 27L0462
Modem cable (US/C, JPN, Twn, APN, LA, 27L0465
Brz)
Modem cable (Australia) 27L0467

AC adapter
Description FRU No.
AC Adapter, 3-pin (Delta) 02K6550
AC Adapter, 3-pin (Sanken) 02K6555
AC Adapter 2-pin (Delta) 02K6548
AC Adapter 2-pin (Sanken) 02K6554

Power cords: IBM power cords for a specific country

are usually available only in that country.

For 2–pin power cords:

IBM power
cord part
number Used in these countries or regions
13H5273 Japan

For 3–pin power cords:

Note: The grounded adapter is required for full MPRII
compliance. If a 3–pin power cord came with your
computer, see “Safety Information” on page 9.

IBM power
cord part
number Used in these countries or regions
02K0539 Simple China
36L8867 Argentina
76H3514 Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea,
Paraguay, Uruguay
76H3516 Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda,
Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands,
Colombia, Costa Rica, Curacao, Dominican
Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala,
Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Korea
(South), Liberia, Mexico, Netherlands
Antilles, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru,
Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Suriname, Taiwan,
Thailand, Trinidad (West Indies), United
States of America, Venezuela

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cord part
number Used in these countries or regions
76H3518 Austria, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzogovina,
Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Egypt,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Indonesia, Macao, Macedonia,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Turkey, Yugoslavia
76H3520 Denmark
76H3522 Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan, South
Africa, Sri Lanka
76H3524 Abu Dhabi, Albania, Antigua, Bahrain,
Brunei, Dubai, Fiji, Hong Kong, India,
Ireland, Kenya, Kuwait, Malaysia, Nigeria,
Oman, Qatar, Singapore, United Kingdom
76H3528 Liechtenstein, Switzerland
76H3530 Chile, Ethiopia, Italy, Libya
76H3532 Israel
76H3535 Korea

Option Parts List

Description Vendor FRU
No.
Charger Main Battery Ambit 02K6697

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 Notices
References in this publication to IBM products, programs,
or services do not imply that IBM intends to make these
available in all countries in which IBM operates. Any refer-
ence to an IBM product, program, or service is not
intended to state or imply that only IBM product, program,
or service may be used. Subject to IBM's valid intellectual
property or other legally protectable rights, any functionally
equivalent product program, or service may be used
instead of the IBM product, program, or service. The evalu-
ation and verification of operation in conjunction with other
products, except those expressly designated by IBM, are
the responsibility of the user.

IBM may have patents or pending patent applications cov-

ering subject matter in this document. The furnishing of
this document does not give you any license to these
patents. You can send license inquiries, in writing, to:

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U.S.A.

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 Trademarks
The following terms are trademarks or service marks of
IBM Corporation in the United States and other countries:

IBM
PS/2
ThinkPad
TrackPoint
TrackPoint IV

The following terms are trademarks or service marks of

other companies as follows:
AMD-K6-2 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
AMD Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Intel Intel Corporation
Celeron Intel Corporation
Mylar E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company
PC-Doctor Watergate Software, Inc.
PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card Interface
Association
Pentium Intel Corporation

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 IBM 

Part Number: 19K6549

Printed in U.S.A.

S19K-6549-ðð

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