IBM ThinkPad i 1500, ThinkPad i 1400 Service Manual

IBM Mobile Systems

ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 (2621, 2651)

Hardware Maintenance Manual
February 2000
S09N-1084-01
IBM Mobile Systems
ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 (2621, 2651)
Hardware Maintenance Manual
February 2000
S09N-1084-01
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Introduction” on page 2, and “Read this first” on page 19.
First Edition (February 2000)
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Preface

About this manual
This manual contains service and reference information for IBM ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 (2621) products. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively.
The manual is divided into sections as follows:
Common sections provides general information,
guidelines, and safety information required to service computers.
Product-specific sections includes service, reference,
and product-specific parts information.
– Part I includes information on the models in
Group-A and B. (See the 2621 model table on page iii.)
– Part II includes information on the models in
Group-C. (See the 2621 model table on page iii.)
Table 1 (Page 1 of 2). 2621– Model Table
I: 12.1" TFT
Group-A 447,
44T/44C, 44H/44K, 44S/44X
Group-B 441/445,
448/4BA, 4BT/4BC, 4BH/4BY, 4BK/4BF, 4BS/4BP, 4BX, 541/548
II: 14.1" TFT
480/48U, 460/46U, 484/464, 487/467, 48M/46M, 48A/46A, 48T/46T, 48C/46C, 48H/46H, 48K/46K, 48F/46F, 48S/46S, 48P/46P, 48X/46X, 560/567
465/4CM, 4CA/4CT, 4CC/4CH, 4CK/4CF
III:
15.0" TFT
IV:
13.0" HPA
420/42U, 424/42N, 427, 42A/42M, 42S/42F, 42D/42X, 540/547
421/428, 425/43J, 4AA/4AM, 4AF/4AS, 4AP/4AX
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Table 1 (Page 2 of 2). 2621– Model Table
I: 12.1" TFT
Group-C 442/4FT,
4FC/4FH, 4FK/4FF, 4FS/4FP, 4FX, 542/549, 5FF
II: 14.1" TFT
482/489, 486/4GM, 4GA/4GT, 4GC/4GH, 4GK/4GF, 4GS/4GP, 4GX, 562/569
III:
15.0" TFT
492/499, 496/49M, 49A/49T, 49C/49H, 49K/49F, 592
IV:
13.0" HPA
442/4E2, 429/4EM, 4EA/4EF, 4ES/4EP, 4EX
Important
This manual is intended for trained servicers who are familiar with ThinkPad products. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to trouble­shoot problems effectively. Before servicing an IBM ThinkPad product, be sure to review the safety infor­mation under “Safety Notices (Multilingual Translations)” on page 4 and “Safety Information” on page 11.
Related publications
The following product publications are available through IBM or your IBM Authorized Dealer.
Publication Part, Form Number
Mobile Systems HMM Volume 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 2: ThinkPad Computers (Models 340, 355, 360, 370, 700, 701, 720, 750, 755)
Mobile Systems HMM Volume 3: ThinkPad Computers (Models 365, 380, 385, 560, 760, SelectaDock)
Mobile Systems HMM Volume 4: ThinkPad Computers (Models 380, 385, 560, 760,
765)
30H2356, S82G-1501-01
30H2357, S82G-1502-03
84H8099, S82G-1503-05
05L1271, S05L-1270-01
Related diskettes
The following diskettes are available through IBM or your IBM Authorized Dealer.
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Diskette Part, Form Number
ThinkPad 300 (2615) Advanced Diagnostics Diskette
ThinkPad 350, 350C, 425, 425C (2618) Advanced Diag­nostics Diskette
ThinkPad 365 (2625) Advanced Diagnostics Diskette
ThinkPad 380/385 (2635) Main­tenance Diskette
ThinkPad 500 (2603) Advanced Diagnostics Diskette
ThinkPad 510 (2604) Advanced Diagnostics Diskette
ThinkPad 700 (9552) Reference Diskette
ThinkPad 700C (9552) Refer­ence Diskette
ThinkPad 720/720C (9552) Ref­erence Diskette
ThinkPad i Series 1400 (2611) Diagnostic and Utilities diskettes
ThinkPad Hardware Mainte­nance 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
33G9361, S33G-9361
A211000, GA21-1000
76H7578, S30H-2498
06J0333, S06J-0333
71G3702, S71G-3702
83G8095, S83G-8095
42G2017, S42G-2017
42G2023, S42G-2023
61G1194, S61G-1194
01K4841, S01K-4841-00
78H5384, S78H-5384
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Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 Hardware Maintenance
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
General Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Service Information .......... 2
Drive and Diskette Compatibility Matrix ..... 3
Safety Notices (Multilingual Translations) .... 4
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Laser Compliance Statement .......... 16
Read this first ................... 19
What to do first ................ 19
FRU replacement notices ............. 21
LCD replacement notice ............ 21
Screw notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
System board/Inverter replacement notice .... 22
Bios Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Flash (BIOS) update procedure ......... 23
Related service information ............ 24
Power button as reset switch .......... 24
Running a low-level format ........... 24
Service Web site ............... 24
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Power management features .......... 26
Fn key combinations .............. 27
Checkout guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Testing the computer ............. 28
Related service information ........... 29
Power systems checkout ............ 30
Symptom-to-FRU Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Numeric Error Codes and Messages ...... 33
LCD-Related Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Keyboard/TrackPoint-Related Symptoms . . . . 35
Indicator-Related Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . 35
Power-Related Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Memory-Related Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . 36
Audio-Related Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . 36
PC Card (PCMCIA)-Related Symptoms ..... 37
Power Management-Related Symptoms ..... 37
Peripheral-Device-Related Symptom . . . . . . 37
Modem-Related Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Switch Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 (Part I) ........ 43
Contents vii
Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
FRU removals and replacements ........ 50
Parts list (ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500) ..... 90
ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500 (Part II) ...... 107
Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
FRU removals and replacements ....... 113
Parts list (ThinkPad i Series 1400/1500) .... 142
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
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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.
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Introduction Important Service Information
Important
Diskette fixes are customer installable. The diskette fixes are located on the PC Company Bulletin Board Service (BBS). The direct phone line for modem con­nection is 919-557-0001 or tieline 255-0001.
Advise customers to contact the PC Company HelpCenter at 800-772-2227 if they need assistance in obtaining or installing any diskette fixes.
Customers in Canada should call IBM HelpPC at 800-565-3344 for assistance or download information. The Canadian BBS phone numbers are:
Montreal 514-938-3022 Toronto 905-316-4255 Vancouver 604-664-6464 Winnipeg 204-934-2735
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:
If you are instructed to replace a FRU and that
does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you continue.
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.
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 ser­vicing. 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 dis­played as shorter POST messages are highlighted in this index. Some digits will represent different information for SCSI errors versus non-SCSI errors. The following example shows which digits display the shorter POST error messages and also defines the SCSI information in an eight-digit error message. POST
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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The following table provides identification information for
5.25-inch diskette drives.
Diskette Drive Identifying Mark
5.25-Inch - 360KB (External) Asterisk on bezel
5.25-Inch - 1.2MB (Internal) 1.2 on the eject button
The following table provides compatibility information for
5.25-inch diskettes and 5.25-inch diskette drives.
Diskette Capacity 360KB Drive 1.2MB Drive
360KB Read/Write Read/Write
1.2MB Not Compatible Read/Write
Note: A 360KB diskette written to or formatted on a
1.2MB drive can be read reliably only on a 1.2MB drive.
Safety Notices (Multilingual Translations)
In this manual, safety notices appear in English with a page number reference to the appropriate multilingual, translated safety notice found in this section.
The following safety notices are provided in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish languages.
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Safety Notice 1
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 computer and lis­tening 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 regu­lations. 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 short­circuit 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:
Observe good housekeeping in the area of the
machines during and after maintenance.
When lifting any heavy object:
1. Ensure you can stand safely 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.
objects that weigh more than 16 kg (35 lb) or objects that you think are too heavy for you.
Do not perform any action that causes hazards to the
customer, or that makes the equipment unsafe.
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Before you start the machine, ensure that other
service representatives and the customer's personnel are not in a hazardous position.
Place removed covers and other parts in a safe
place, away from all personnel, while you are ser­vicing the machine.
Keep your tool case away from walk areas so that
other people will not trip over it.
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.
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.
Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses,
or metal fasteners for your clothing. Attention: Metal objects are good electrical conduc-
tors.
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.
After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards,
labels, and ground wires. Replace any safety device that is worn or defective.
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 elec­trical currents. Many customers have, near their equip­ment, 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.
Find the room emergency power-off (EPO) switch,
disconnecting switch, or electrical outlet. If an elec­trical accident occurs, you can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly.
Do not work alone under hazardous conditions or
near equipment that has hazardous voltages.
Disconnect all power before:
– Performing a mechanical inspection
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– Working near power supplies – Removing or installing main units
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.
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 accesso­ries 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. Regu­larly inspect and maintain your electrical hand tools for safe operational condition.
Do not use worn or broken tools and testers.Never assume that power has been disconnected
from a circuit. First, check that it has been powered-off.
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.
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.
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.)
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 judg­ment 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. Con­sider these conditions and the safety hazards they present:
Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary
voltage on the frame can cause serious or fatal elec­trical shock).
Explosive hazards, such as a damaged CRT face or
bulging capacitor.
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 conti­nuity 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 condi­tions, 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:
Keep the parts in protective packages until they are
inserted into the product.
Avoid contact with other people.Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to
eliminate static on your body.
Prevent the part from touching your clothing. Most
clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when you are wearing a wrist strap.
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.
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 battery­operated 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 require­ments of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser pro­ducts.
When a CD-ROM drive is installed, note the following.
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CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of pro­cedures 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 pro­cedure 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
Only certified trained personnel should service
the computer.
Read the entire FRU service procedures before
replacing any FRUs.
Use new nylon-coated screws when you replace
FRUs.
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.
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 refer­ring to the FRU parts list.
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 recur­ring problem exists. In this case, clear the error log and run the test again. Do not replace FRUs if log errors do not reappear.
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, unsuit­able physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by the customer. The following list pro­vides 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:
LCD panel cracked by applying excessive force
or by being dropped.
Scratched (cosmetic) parts.Cracked or broken plastic parts, broken latches,
broken pins, or broken connectors caused by excessive force.
Damage caused by liquid spilled into the system.Damage caused by improperly inserting a PC
Card or installation of an incompatible card.
Damage caused by foreign material in the FDD.Diskette drive damage caused by pressing the
diskette drive cover or inserting diskettes with multiple labels.
Damaged or bent diskette drive eject button.CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive damage caused by
excessive force, shock, or by being dropped.
Fuses blown by attaching a nonsupported device.Forgotten computer password (making the com-
puter unusable).
The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by non-warranted activities:
Missing parts may be a symptom of unauthorized
service or modification.
HDD spindles can become noisy if subjected to
excessive force or by being dropped.
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 back­ground is:
SVGA (12.1"): 5 or more bright dots, 5 or more dark
dots, or a total of 9 or more bright and dark dots.
XGA (14.1"/15.0"): 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:
They maintain tight connections.They do not easily come loose, even with shock or
vibration.
They need additional force to tighten.They should be used only once.
Do the following when you service this machine:
Keep the screw kit (P/N 08K5877) in your tool bag.Always use new screws if you are instructed.Use a torque screwdriver if you have one.
Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. The IBM ThinkPad computer addresses this problem with nylon­coated screws. Tighten screws as follows:
Plastic to plastic
Turn an additional 90 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the plastic part:
Logic card to plastic
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