IBM ThinkPad TransNote Service Manual

Download



IBM Mobile Systems ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual

December 2000

This manual supports:

ThinkPad TransNote (MT 2675)

Note

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Notices” on page 144.

Second Edition (December 2000) The following paragraph does not apply to the United

Kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law:

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE LIMITED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow disclaimer or express or implied warranties in certain transactions; therefore, this statement may not apply to you.

This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. IBM may make improvements or changes to the products or the programs described in this publication at any time.

It is possible that this publication may contain references to, or information about, IBM products (machines and programs), programming, or services that are not announced in your country. Such references or information must not be construed to mean that IBM intends to announce such IBM products, programming, or services in your country.

Requests for technical information about IBM products should be made to your IBM authorized dealer or your IBM marketing representative.

Government Users – Documentation related to restricted rights – Use, duplication, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.

Introduction .............1

Important service information .........1

Strategy for replacing FRUs ........1

How to use error messages ........2

Diskette compatibility matrix .........2

Safety notices: multilingual translations ......3

Safety information............12

General safety............12

Electrical safety ...........13

Safety inspection guide .........14

Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices 15

Grounding requirements .........16

Laser compliance statement.........16

General descriptions ..........19

Read this first .............19

What to do first: ...........19

Related service information .........21

Service Web site ...........21

Using Recovery CD ..........21

Passwords .............22

Power management ..........24

Checkout guide ............26

Testing the computer ..........26

Detecting system information with PC-Doctor. . . 28

Power system checkout .........28

ThinkPad TransNote ..........33

Product overview ............35

Specifications ............35

Status indicators ...........36

FRU tests .............38

Fn key combinations ..........39

Symptom-to-FRU index ..........41

Numeric error codes ..........41

Error messages ...........44

Beep symptoms ...........45

No beep symptoms ..........45

LCD-related symptoms .........46

Identifying problems with the FlipTouch display 47

Identifying problems with the ThinkScribe digital

notepad .............47

Intermittent problems ..........48

Undetermined problems .........49

FRU replacement notices .........50

Screw notices ............50

Retaining serial numbers.........51

Removing and replacing a FRU........53

Removing the ThinkPad TransNote .....54

1010 Battery pack...........56

iii

1020 DIMM ............58

1030 Mini PCI adapter .........62

1040 Hard-disk drive and hard-disk drive cover 67

1050 Keyboard ...........69

1060 Backup battery and sub-battery .....73

1070 Digital-pen holder kit ........75

1080 Computer side ..........79

1090 ThinkScribe digital notepad assembly . . . 82

1100 Endurimer and system-digi cable ....85

1110 Audio card and speaker .......86

1120 Video card ...........89

1130 System board and PC card slot assembly 93

1140 RJ11/45 card and RJ11/45 cable ....103

1150 Fan assembly ..........106

2010 LCD assembly..........108

2020 LCD front bezel .........112

2030 LCD panel and Inverter card .....115

2040 LCD cable ...........123

3010 Digital pen ...........124

4010 Changing the orientation of a left- or

right-handed model .........124

Locations ..............133

Front view ............133

Rear view.............134

ThinkScribe digital notepad .......135

Parts list ..............136

Overall .............136

LCD FRUs ............139

Keyboard .............140

Endurimer/leather cover replacing kit.....140

Miscellaneous parts ..........141

Optional FRUs ...........142

Common parts list ..........143

Notices ..............144

Trademarks ............144

iv ThinkPad TransNote

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.

Customers in Canada should call IBM HelpPC at 800-565-3344 for assistance or download information.

Strategy for replacing FRUs

Before replacing parts

Make sure that all diskette fixes are installed before replacing any FRUs listed in this manual.

Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary FRU replacement and service expense:

v If you are instructed to replace a FRU but the

replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you continue.

v 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 replacing one of them does not correct the problem, reinstall that board, and then replace the other one.

v If an adapter or device consists of more than one FRU,

any of the FRUs may be the cause of the error. 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.

Important service information

Attention

The setup configuration on the computer you are servicing may have been customized. Running Automatic Configuration may alter the settings. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); then, when service has been completed, verify that those settings remain in effect.

Strategy for replacing a hard-disk drive

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 may have been changed. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can be overwritten.

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. Whatever causes the first error code may also cause false error codes. 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.

Diskette compatibility matrix

The compatibility of each of the drives with the diskettes for it is as follows:

Diskette

drive

3.5-inch 1.0 MB Read and write

2 ThinkPad TransNote

Diskette capacity

2.0 MB Read and write

4.0 MB Not compatible

Compatibility

Safety notices

Safety notices: multilingual translations

In this manual, safety notices appear in English with a page number reference to the appropriate translation in this section.

The safety notices are provided in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish, as follows:

Safety notice 1

Before the computer is powered-on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and 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 pièces 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, muß sichergestellt werden, daß keine Schrauben, Federn oder andere Kleinteile fehlen oder im Gehäuse vergessen wurden. Der Computer muß 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 ci ÚÚ 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 provocarían. Las piezas metálicas pueden causar cortocircuitos eléctricos.

Introduction 3

Safety notices

Safety notice 2

DANGER:

Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel and cadmium. Do not disassemble a standby battery, 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 für 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.

(continued)

4 ThinkPad TransNote

Safety notices

Continuation of Safety notice 2

DANGER:

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 utilizaciónde una batería no apropiada puede provocar la ignición o explosión de la misma.

Introduction 5

Safety notices

Safety notice 3

DANGER:

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 bateríano apropiada puede provocar la ignición o explosiónde la misma.

6 ThinkPad TransNote

Safety notices

Safety notice 4

DANGER:

The lithium battery can cause a fire, an explosion, or a 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 ol’esplosione della batteria stessa.

(continued)

Introduction 7

Safety notices

Continuation of Safety notice 4

DANGER:

La batería de repuesto es una batería 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.

8 ThinkPad TransNote

Safety notices

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 aprèsle 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 unsachgemäß 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 anschließend 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 algúnsíntoma del fluido despues de lavarse.

Introduction 9

Safety notices

Safety notice 6

To avoid shock, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part 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 the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials.

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 Kurzschluß 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.

10 ThinkPad TransNote

Safety notices

Safety notice 8

Before removing any FRU, power off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables.

Avant de retirer une unité remplaçable 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 muß 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.

Introduction 11

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: v Observe good housekeeping in the area of the

machines during and after maintenance.

v 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. 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.

v Do not perform any action that causes hazards to the

customer, or that makes the equipment unsafe.

v Before you start the machine, ensure that other service

representatives and the customer’s personnel are not in a hazardous position.

v Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place,

away from all personnel, while you are servicing the machine.

v Keep your toolcase away from walk areas so that other

people will not trip over it.

v Do not wear loose clothing that can be trapped in the

moving parts of a machine. Make sure that your sleeves are fastened or rolled up above your elbows. If your hair is long, fasten it.

v 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.

v Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or

metal fasteners for your clothing. Attention: Metal objects are good electrical conductors.

v 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.

v After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels,

and ground wires. Replace any safety device that is worn or defective.

v Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the

machine to the customer.

12 ThinkPad TransNote

Safety information

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.

v 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.

v Do not work alone under hazardous conditions or near

equipment that has hazardous voltages.

v Disconnect all power before:

– Performing a mechanical inspection – Working near power supplies – Removing or installing main units

v 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.

v 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: An electrical shock can occur only when there is a complete circuit. 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

Introduction 13

Safety information

safety sections of maintenance information. Use extreme care when measuring high voltages.

v Regularly inspect and maintain your electrical hand tools

for safe operational condition.

v Do not use worn or broken tools and testers. v Never assume that power has been disconnected from

a circuit. First, check that it has been powered off.

v 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.

v 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.

v 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 – Motor generators

and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.)

v If an electrical accident occurs:

– Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. – Send another person to get medical aid.

Safety inspection guide

The purpose of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to protect users and service personnel from injury. This guide addresses only those items. You should use good judgment 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: v Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary

voltage on the frame can cause serious or fatal electrical shock)

v Explosive hazards, such as a damaged CRT face or a

bulging capacitor

v Mechanical hazards, such as loose or missing hardware

14 ThinkPad TransNote

Safety information

To determine whether there are any potentially unsafe conditions, use the following checklist at the beginning of every service task. 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. Athird-wire ground connector in good condition.

Use a meter to measure third-wire ground continuity for 0.1  or less between the external ground pin and frame ground.

b. The power cord should be the type specified in the

parts list.

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.

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: v Keep the parts in protective packages until they are

inserted into the product.

v Avoid contact with other people. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to

eliminate static on your body.

Introduction 15

Safety information

v Prevent the part from touching your clothing. Most

clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when you are wearing a wrist strap.

v 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.

v 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.

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 or DVD drive. CD-ROM drives or DVD drives are also sold separately as options. The CD-ROM drive or DVD drive is a laser product. The CD-ROM drive or DVD 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.

16 ThinkPad TransNote

Laser compliance statement

When a CD-ROM drive or DVD drive is installed, note the following:

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 or DVD drive could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the CD-ROM drive or DVD drive.

Do not open.

Introduction 17

Laser compliance statement

Some CD-ROM drives or DVD drives contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following:

DANGER:

Emits visible and invisible 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!Nenézzen bele se szabad szemmel, se optikai eszközökkel. Kerülje a sugárnyalábbal valóérintkezést !

Aprendo l’unità vengono emesse radiazioni laser. Non fissare il fascio, non guardarlo direttamente con strumenti ottici e evitare l’esposizione diretta al fascio.

Radiaciónláser al abrir. No mire fijamente ni examine con instrumental óptico el haz de luz. Evite la exposición directa al haz.

18 ThinkPad TransNote

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.

Read this first

Before you go to the checkout guide, be sure to read this section.

Important notes

v Only certified trained personnel should

service the computer.

v Read the entire FRU removal and replacement

page before replacing any FRU.

v Use new nylon-coated screws when you

replace FRUs.

v Be extremely careful during such write

operations as copying, saving, or formatting.

Drives in the computer that you are servicing sequence might have been altered. If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might be overwritten.

v Replace FRUs only for the correct model.

When you replace a FRU, make sure the model of the machine and the FRU part number are correct by referring to the FRU parts list.

v A FRU should not be replaced because of a

single, unreproducible failure. Single failures

can occur for a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. If you suspect that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. If the error does not recur, do not replace the FRU.

v Be careful not to replace a nondefective FRU.

What to do first:

When you do return a FRU, you must include the following information in the parts exchange form or parts return form that you attach to it: __ 1. Name and phone number of servicer __ 2. Date of service __ 3. Date on which the machine failed __ 4. Date of purchase __ 5. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on the

display, and beep symptoms

Read this first

__ 6. Procedure index and page number in which the

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

Note 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 might indicate that the system was subjected to stress beyond normal use.

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

The following are not covered under warranty:

v LCD panel cracked from the application of excessive

force or from being dropped

v Scratched (cosmetic) parts v Cracked or broken plastic parts, broken latches, broken

pins, or broken connectors caused by excessive force

v Damage caused by liquid spilled into the system v Damage caused by the improper insertion of a PC Card

or the installation of an incompatible card

v Damage caused by foreign material in the diskette drive v Diskette drive damage caused by pressure on the

diskette drive cover or by the insertion of a diskette with multiple labels

v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer

unusable)

v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard

The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities:

v Missing parts might be a symptom of unauthorized

service or modification.

v If the spindle of a hard-disk drive become noisy, it may

have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped.

20 ThinkPad TransNote

Related service information

This section provides information about the following:

v “Service Web site” v “Using Recovery CD” v “Passwords”on page 22 v “Power management” on page 24

Service Web site

When the latest maintenance diskette and the system program service diskette are available, a notice will be posted on http://www.pc.ibm.com/partner/infotips/

Using Recovery CD

To create Service Partition and install the preloaded system from Recovery CD, do the following;

To create Service Partition [SP]:

1. Erase all partitions on the hard-disk drive using FDISK or similar application.

2. Boot with Recovery CD (and boot diskette if required).

3. Amenu will appear stating “Your computer originally

included a Product Recovery program ... Reinstall the Product Recovery Program? (Y/N) [ ]”.

Note: If the hard-disk drive contains any partitions, you

4. Enter “Y” and Service Partition will be created and

will not receive this menu — go to step 1.

loaded with D2D files. Note: If you do not want to create Service Partition,

5. Press “ENTER” at next window to continue.

Install preloaded system from CD:

6. Boot with Recovery CD (and boot diskette if required)

7. If the hard-disk drive is blank, a menu will appear

press “N”, and then go to step 8.

v Service Partition will be created. System will

automatically reboot during this precess.

v Recovery process will copy some files to the Service

Partition, PKUNZIP others.

v Follow prompts — you may be prompted to change

CDs.

v System will reboot when complete, continue to step

6 to install preloaded system.

stating “Your computer originally included a

Product Recovery program ... Reinstall the Product Recovery Program? (Y/N) [ ]”.

v To install Service Partition, go to step 4. v To preload hard-disk drive without installing Service

Partition, press “N”.

General descriptions 21

Related service information

8. If a menu appears asking which operating system to install, highlight proper operating system and press “ENTER”.

9. Amenu will appear stating “Full Recovery:”. Press “ENTER” to select.

10. Enter “Y” at the three windows which follow.

11. Follow prompts to complete Recovery.

Passwords

As many as three passwords may be needed for any ThinkPad computer: the power-on password (POP), the hard-disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP).

Exception: If only SVP is installed, the password prompt

When any of these passwords is used, a password prompt appears on the screen whenever the computer is turned on. The computer does not start until the password is entered.

does not appear when the operating system is booted.

Power-on password:

A power-on password (POP) protects the system from being powered on by an unauthorized person. Without knowing the password, nobody can start the system.

Hard-disk password:

There are two hard-disk passwords (HDPs):

v User HDP—for the user v Master HDP—for the system administrator, who can use

it to get access to the hard disk even if the user has changed the user HDP

Note: There are two modes for the HDP: User only and

Master + User. You can enter two HDPs when you select Master + User.

Attention

If the master HDP has been forgotten, there is no way to delete it. But you can still get access to the hard disk if you remember the user HDP. If both user HDP and master HDP have been forgotten, the password cannot be removed and the hard disk will not be accessible.

Supervisor password:

A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system information stored in the IBM BIOS Setup Utility so that

22 ThinkPad TransNote

Related service information

without knowing the password, nobody can change the configuration of the computer.

Attention

If the SVP has been forgotten, there is no way to reset it.

How to remove the power-on password

To remove a POP that you have forgotten, do the following:

(A) If SVP is not installed:

1. Turn off the computer.

2. Remove the battery pack. For how to remove the battery pack, see “1010 Battery pack” on page 56.

3. Remove the backup battery. For how to remove the backup battery, see “1060 Backup battery and sub-battery” on page 73.

4. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. The POP has been removed.

5. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack.

(B) If SVP is installed:

1. Turn on the computer by pressing and holding F1.

2. Enter the SVP. The IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu appears.

3. Select Password, using the cursor keys to move down the menu.

4. Select Power-On Password.

5. Enter the SVP, at the Enter Current Password field.

6. When the Enter New Password field opens, leave it blank and press Enter twice.

7. Press Enter in the Changes have been saved window.

8. Press F10; then select Yes in the Setup confirmation window.

How to remove the hard-disk password

Attention

If User only mode is selected and the user HDP is forgotten, there is no way to reset it.

To remove the user HDP that you have forgotten, do the following:

1. Power on the computer by pressing and holding F1.

2. Enter the SVP. The IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu appears.

General descriptions 23

Related service information

3. Select Password, using the cursor keys to move down the menu.

4. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is the letter of the hard-disk drive. A pop-up window opens.

5. Select either User HDP or Master HDP.

6. Enter the master HDP; then leave the New Password field blank and press Enter twice.

7. Press F10.

8. Select Yes in the Setup Configuration window. Both user HDP and master HDP have been removed.

Power management

To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, standby, and hibernation.

Screen blank mode:

In screen blank mode, the following occurs:

v The LCD backlight turns off. v The hard-disk drive motor stops. v The speaker is muted.

To enter screen blank mode, press Fn + F3. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any key.

Standby mode:

When the computer enters standby mode, the following events occur in addition to what occurs in screen blank mode:

v The LCD is powered off. v The hard-disk drive is powered off. v The CPU stops.

To enter standby mode, do any of the following:

v Press Fn + F4. v Close the ThinkPad TransNote computer. (To prevent

the computer from entering standby mode when the computer is closed, click Will not suspend even if LCD is closed in the Power Management Properties window. Then only the LCD turns off.)

In certain circumstances, the computer goes into standby mode automatically: v If a “suspend time” has been set on the timer, and the

user does not do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within the time set.

v If the ac adapter is plugged in.

24 ThinkPad TransNote

Related service information

v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that the

battery power is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the ″Power Management Properties″ window, the computer goes into hibernation mode.)

Note: Even if you don’t set the low-battery alarm, the

charge indicator lets you know that the battery is low, and then the computer enters the power-saving mode automatically. This default low-battery behavior is independent of the operating system; so if you have set the low-battery alarm, the computer may not do what you specified. It chooses either your setting or the default setting, whichever is appropriate.

Any one of the following events causes the computer to resume operation from standby mode:

v The Fn key is pressed. v The ring indicator (RI) is signaled by a serial device or a

PC Card device.

v The power switch is turned on. v In Windows operating system, the Scheduled Tasks

setting has priority over the Resume on timer selection in the “Power Management Properties” window.

Note: The computer does not accept any input

immediately after it enters standby mode. Wait a few seconds before taking any action to reenter operation mode.

Hibernation mode:

In hibernation mode, the following occurs: v The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are

stored on the hard disk.

v The system is powered off. Any one of the following events causes the computer to

enter hibernation mode:

v The Fn+F9keys are pressed. v The power switch is turned off and the mode is set to

Power switch mode [Hibernation].

v The timer conditions are satisfied in suspend mode (for

operating systems other than Windows 98).

v Acritically low battery condition occurs and the mode is

set to Hibernate when battery becomes low.

When the power is turned on, the computer leaves hibernation mode and resumes operation. The hibernation file in the boot record on the hard-disk drive is read, and system status is restored from the hard-disk drive.

General descriptions 25

Checkout guide

Use the following procedures as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer.

Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only IBM

products. The use of non-IBM products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to false indications of errors and invalid system responses.

1. Identify the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

2. Verify the symptoms. Try to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the 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 included in PC-Doctor. This section is an overview of the procedure. For details that depend on model-unique functions, refer to “Product overview” on page 35.

For some possible configurations of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run correctly. To avoid this problem, you need to initialize the computer setup by using the IBM BIOS Setup Utility before you run PC-Doctor. In the IBM BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9, Enter, F10, then

Enter. Note: When you initialize the computer configuration,

some devices are disabled, such as the serial port. If you test one of these devices, you will need to

enable it by using PS2.EXE. To run the test, do as follows: 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, click the left

button.

1. Insert the PC-Doctor disk into the diskette drive; then

power on the computer. If the computer cannot be powered on, go to “Power

system checkout” on page 28, and check the power sources. If an error code appears, go to “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 41. On the first screen, select the model and press Enter. Follow the instructions on the screen.

2. The main panel of PC-Doctor appears.

26 ThinkPad TransNote

Checkout guide

3. Select Diagnostics with the arrow keys, and press Enter.

A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the model.) The options on the test menu are as follows:

Diagnostics Interactive Tests

v Run Normal Test v Run Quick Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v Video Adapter v Serial Ports v Parallel Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v Memory Test – Full v Memory Test – Quick v FlipTouch Display v ThinkScribe

Notes:

v In the Keyboard test in Interactive Tests, the Fn key is

scanned only once. Each key should be held down for at least 2 seconds; otherwise, it cannot be sensed.

v Sound Card is not recognized in the Stereo Speaker in the

Interactive Tests. To test it, use the audio device test in the Other Devices (Diagnostics).

v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on ThinkPad

TransNote. Before running PC-Doctor DOS, detach the external monitor.

v Keyboard v Video v Internal Speaker v Mouse v Joystick Test v Diskette v System Load v CD-ROM/DVD Test v Stereo Speaker v ThinkScribe LCD Test v ThinkScribe LED Test v ThinkScribe Interactive Test v FlipTouch Display

4. Run the applicable function test.

5. Follow the instructions on the screen. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it.

6. To exit the test, select Quit — Exit Diag. To cancel the test, press Esc.

Notes:

1. After executing PC-Doctor, check the system time/date and reset them if needed.

General descriptions 27

Checkout guide

2. Following test items in the Serial Ports test are FAILED even if these devices are working properly. v External Loopback test for the FlipTouch display,

ThinkScribe, or Debug Port.

v Registers And Interrupts test for the Debug Port.

Detecting system information with PC-Doctor

PC-Doctor can detect the following system information:

Hardware Info

v System Configuration v Memory Contents v Physical Disk Drives v Logical Disk Drives v VGAInformation v IDE Drive Info v PCI Information v PNPISAInfo v SMBIOS Info v VESALCD Info

Utility

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

Power system checkout

To verify the symptom of a problem, 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 the battery pack supplies power when you power on the computer.

If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one of the following power supply checkouts:

v “Checking the ac adapter” on page 29 v “Checking operational charging” on page 29

28 ThinkPad TransNote

Checkout guide

v “Checking the battery pack” on page 30 v “Checking the backup battery” on page 31 v “Checking the sub-battery” on page 31

Checking the ac adapter

You are here because the computer fails only when the ac adapter is used: v If the power problem occurs only when the port

replicator is used, replace the port replicator.

v If the power-on indicator does not turn on, check the

power cord of the ac adapter for correct continuity and installation.

v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to

″Checking operational charging.″

1. Unplug the ac adapter cable from the computer.

2. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the ac adapter cable. See the following figure:

Pin Voltage (V dc)

1 +15.5 to +17.0 2 Ground

If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac adapter. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following:

v Replace the system board. v If the problem persists, go to “Product overview” on

page 35.

Note: Noise from the ac adapter does not always indicate

a defect.

Checking operational charging

To check operational charging, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack 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 pack and let it return to room temperature. Reinstall the battery pack. If the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on, replace the battery pack.

If the charge indicator still does not turn on, replace the system board. Then reinstall the battery pack. If the reinstalled battery pack has not been charged, go to the next section.

General descriptions 29

Checkout guide

Checking the battery pack

Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that less than 95% of the total power remains; under this condition the battery pack can charge to 100% of its capacity. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from having a shortened life.

To ensure a maximum battery charge continue charging the battery for about 30 minutes after the charge indicator reaches 100%.

To check the status of your battery, move your cursor to the Power Meter icon in the icon tray of the Windows taskbar and wait for a moment (but do not click), and the percentage of battery power remaining is displayed. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon.

Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it may not be able

to charge. Remove it from the computer and leave it at room temperature for a while. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it.

To check the battery pack, do the following:

1. Power off the computer.

2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1 (+) and 5 (−). See the following figure:

Terminal Voltage (V dc)

1 + 0 to + 16.8 5 Ground (−)

3. If the voltage is less than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged.

Note: Recharging will take at least 3 hours, even if the

indicator does not turn on.

If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery.

4. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 4 and 5. The resistance must be 4 to 30 K.

If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board.

30 ThinkPad TransNote

Checkout guide

Checking the backup battery

Do the following:

1. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it.

2. Remove the battery pack (for the removal procedure, see “1010 Battery pack” on page 56).

3. Remove the backup battery (for the removal procedure, see “1060 Backup battery and sub-battery” on page 73).

4. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. See the following figure.

Wire Voltage (V dc)

Red +2.5 to +3.2 Black Ground

v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after

replacement, replace the system board.

Checking the sub-battery

Do the following:

1. Recharge the sub-battery; it might have been discharged.

2. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it.

3. Remove the battery pack (for the removal procedure, see “1010 Battery pack” on page 56).

4. Remove the sub-battery (for the removal procedure, see “1060 Backup battery and sub-battery” on page 73).

5. Measure the voltage of the sub-battery. See the following figure.

Wire Voltage (V dc)

Red +6.0 to +9.0 Black Ground

v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. v If the voltage is not correct, replace the sub-battery . v If the sub-battery discharges quickly after replacement,

replace the system board.

General descriptions 31

Checkout guide

32 ThinkPad TransNote

ThinkPad TransNote

Product overview ............35

Specifications ............35

Status indicators ...........36

FRU tests .............38

Fn key combinations ..........39

Symptom-to-FRU index ..........41

Numeric error codes ..........41

Error messages ...........44

Beep symptoms ...........45

No beep symptoms ..........45

LCD-related symptoms .........46

Identifying problems with the FlipTouch display 47 Identifying problems with the ThinkScribe digital

notepad .............47

Intermittent problems ..........48

Undetermined problems .........49

FRU replacement notices .........50

Screw notices ............50

Retaining serial numbers.........51

Restoring the serial number of the system unit 51

Retaining the UUID .........51

Removing and replacing a FRU........53

Removing the ThinkPad TransNote .....54

1010 Battery pack...........56

1020 DIMM ............58

1030 Mini PCI adapter .........62

1040 Hard-disk drive and hard-disk drive cover 67

1050 Keyboard ...........69

1060 Backup battery and sub-battery .....73

1070 Digital-pen holder kit ........75

For a right-handed model .......75

For a left-handed model ........77

1080 Computer side ..........79

1090 ThinkScribe digital notepad assembly . . . 82

1100 Endurimer and system-digi cable ....85

1110 Audio card and speaker .......86

1120 Video card ...........89

1130 System board and PC card slot assembly 93

1140 RJ11/45 card and RJ11/45 cable ....103

1150 Fan assembly ..........106

2010 LCD assembly..........108

2020 LCD front bezel .........112

2030 LCD panel and Inverter card .....115

2040 LCD cable ...........123

3010 Digital pen ...........124

4010 Changing the orientation of a left- or

right-handed model .........124

Locations ..............133

Front view ............133

Rear view.............134

ThinkScribe digital notepad .......135

Parts list ..............136

Overall .............136

LCD FRUs ............139

Keyboard .............140

Endurimer/leather cover replacing kit.....140

Miscellaneous parts ..........141

Optional FRUs ...........142

Common parts list ..........143

Tools .............143

Power cords (system) ........143

Notices ..............144

Trademarks ............144

34 ThinkPad TransNote

Product overview

This section presents the following product-unique information:

v “Specifications” v “Status indicators” on page 36 v “FRU tests” on page 38 v “Fn key combinations” on page 39

Specifications

The following table lists the specifications of the ThinkPad TransNote:

Feature Description

Processor Intel

Bus architecture PCI Bus Memory (standard) 64 MB (on the system board) Memory (optional) 64 MB, 128 MB, or 256 MB DIMM

CMOS RAM 114 bytes + 4 Kbytes Display 10.4-inch, 16M colors, SVGA

Hard-disk drive 10.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface I/O port v External monitor

CompactFlash CompactFlash card Internal modem 56.6 Kbps Audio v Internal microphone

Infrared transfer IrDA 1.1 PC Card Type-I or II AC adapter 56-watt type or 72-watt type

mobile Pentium®III processor 600 featuring Intel technology

card (maximum of 320 MB)

(800×600 resolution) TFT color LCD with touch screen display

v Line-in v Headphone v Microphone v Port replicator connector v Universal serial bus (USB)

connectors

v RJ11 v RJ45

v Internal speaker v Software control volume

SpeedStep

™

ThinkPad TransNote 35

Product overview

Status indicators

The system status indicators show the status of the computer, as follows:

Indicator Meaning 1 Battery Green: The battery is fully charged.

Blinking green:

The battery has enough power to operate, but is being charged.

Orange: The battery power is low. The

battery is being charged.

Blinking orange:

The battery needs to be charged. When the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times.

2 Standby status Green: The computer is in standby

Blinking green:

mode.

The computer is entering standby mode or hibernation mode, or is resuming normal operation. This indicator does not blink in Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows Me.

(continued)

36 ThinkPad TransNote

Product overview

Indicator Meaning 3 Drive in use Green: Data is being read from or

Note: Do not move the system while the

Green drive in use light is on. Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors.

4 Num lock Green: The numeric keypad on the

written to the hard-disk drive. When this indicator is on, do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer.

keyboard is enabled. To enable or disable the keypad, press and hold the Fn key while pressing the NumLk key.

5 Caps lock Green: Caps Lock mode is enabled.

6 Scroll lock Green: Scroll Lock mode is enabled.

7 Power on Green: This indicator stays lighted

To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press Fn + Caps Lock key.

Arrow keys can be used as screen-scroll function keys, but not to move the cursor. To enable or disable Scroll Lock mode, press Fn + ScrLk key. Not all application programs support this function.

whenever the computer is on. If the power-on indicator is on and the standby indicator is off, the system is ready to use. If both the power-on indicator and the standby indicator are on, you can use the computer after it returns from the standby mode and the standby indicator goes off.

ThinkPad TransNote 37

Product overview

FRU tests

The following table shows the test for each FRU.

FRU Applicable test

System board 1. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor

Power Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> IBM

LCD unit 1. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter

Modem 1. Make sure the modem is set up

Audio 1. Interactive Tests --> Internal Speaker

Speaker Interactive Tests --> Internal Speaker PC Card slots Diagnostics --> Systemboard -->

Keyboard 1. Diagnostics --> Systemboard -->

TrackPoint or pointing device

2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard

AC Adapter, IBM Battery 1

2. Interactive Tests --> Video

correctly.

2. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in turn, and run the following tests in Diagnostics --> Other Devices:

v Modem Register Test v Modem DTMF/Loopback Test

2. Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> Crystal SoundFusion

™

Test

PCMCIA, PCMCIA External Loop

Keyboard

2. Interactive Test --> Keyboard

If the TrackPoint does not work, check the configuration in the ThinkPad Configuration program. If the TrackPoint is disabled, select Enable to enable it.

After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer may drift on the screen for a short time. This drift can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the TrackPoint pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. No service action is necessary if the pointer stops after a short time.

If enabling the TrackPoint does not correct the problem, continue with the following: v Interactive Tests --> Mouse

(continued)

38 ThinkPad TransNote

Product overview

FRU Applicable test

Hard-disk drive

Diskette drive 1. Interactive Tests -->

CD-ROM or DVD drive

Memory 1. Run Memory Test - Quick.

Fan 1. Turn on the computer and check the

FlipTouch display

ThinkScribe digital notepad

Diagnostics --> Fixed Disks

CD-ROM/DVDDiskette Drives

2. Interactive Tests --> Diskette Interactive Tests --> CD-ROM/DVD

2. If the test does not detect the error, run Diagnostics --> Memory Test - Full.

air turbulence at the louver of the rear side.

2. Run Diagnostics --> Other Devices

--> IBM Fan.

See “Identifying problems with the FlipTouch display” on page 47.

See “Identifying problems with the ThinkScribe digital notepad” on page 47.

Fn key combinations

The following table shows the function of each combination of Fn with a function key. The Fn key works independently from the operating system.

Key combination

Fn + F3 Turn off the computer display, leaving

Fn + F4 Put the computer in standby mode. To

(continued)

Description

the screen blank. To turn the computer display on again, press any key or the TrackPoint pointer. Also the computer display is turned on if the ac adapter is attached to or detached from the computer.

return to normal operation, press the Fn key. Note: In Windows 2000, this combination of buttons functions as a sleep button. Customer can change the settings so that pressing it puts the computer into hibernation mode or even shuts the computer down.

ThinkPad TransNote 39

Product overview

Key

Description

combination Fn + F5 Brightness down. Fn + F6 Brightness up. Fn + F7 Display output on the computer display,

an attached external monitor, or both. Pressing this combination causes the display to go from the computer display to the external monitor, then to both together, and then to the computer display again. Note: This function is not supported when the computer is in large desktop mode or when the computer output is driven by the secondary CRT controller.

Fn + F8 Switch the computer screen size

between expanded and normal mode if your screen image is smaller than the physical display. Note: This function is not supported in Windows 2000.

Fn + F9 Turn hibernation mode on. To return to

normal operation, press the power button for less than four seconds.

Fn + F10 Gives the same function as pressing the

print screen key.

Fn + F11 Gives the same function as pressing the

scroll lock key.

Fn + Spacebar

Enable or disable the FullScreen Magnifier function.

Fn + Insert The volume decreases. Fn + Delete The volume increases. Fn +

The sound is muted.

Backspace Fn + − Gives the same function as pressing the

numeric lock key.

Fn + 򔻐 Page up. Fn + 򗗠 Page down. Fn + 򙳰─ Gives the same function as pressing the

home key.

Fn + ─򐂰 Gives the same function as pressing the

end key.

Fn + = Gives the same function as pressing the

break key.

Fn + Left shift Gives the same function as pressing the

caps lock key.

40 ThinkPad TransNote

Symptom-to-FRU index

The symptom-to-FRU index in this section lists symptoms and errors and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first, in boldface type.

Note: Do the FRU replacement or other actions in the

sequence shown in the column headed “FRU or action, in sequence.” If replacing a FRU does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a nondefective FRU.

This index can also help you determine, during regular servicing, what FRUs are likely to need to be replaced next.

A numeric error is displayed for each error detected in POST or system operation. In the displays, n can be any number.

If no numeric code is displayed, check the narrative descriptions of symptoms. If the symptom is not described there, go to “Intermittent problems” on page 48.

Note

For an IBM device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad notebook computers, see the manual for that device.

Numeric error codes

Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0175

Bad CRC1, stop POST task — The EEPROM checksum is not correct.

0187

EAIA data access error — The access to EEPROM has failed.

0188

Invalid RFID serialization information area or bad CRC2 — The EEPROM checksum is not correct.

0189

Invalid RFID configuration information area — The EEPROM checksum is not correct.

(continued)

System board.

ThinkPad TransNote 41

Symptom-to-FRU index

Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0190

Critical low battery error.

0200

Hard disk error — The hard disk is not working.

021x

Stuck key — Keyboard error.

0220

Monitor type error — Monitor type does not match the one specified in CMOS.

0230

Shadow RAM error — The shadow RAM failure at offset nnnn.

0231

System RAM error — System RAM failure at offset nnnn.

0232

Extended RAM error — Extended RAM failure at offset nnnn.

0250

System battery error — System battery is dead.

0251

System CMOS checksum bad — Default configuration used.

0252

Password checksum bad — The password is cleared.

0260

System timer error.

0270

Real-time clock error.

0271

Date and time error — Neither the date nor the time is set in the computer.

1. Charge the battery pack.

2. Battery pack.

1. Reseat the hard-disk drive.

2. Load Setup Defaults in IBM BIOS Setup Utility.

3. Hard-disk drive.

4. System board.

Run interactive tests of the keyboard and the auxiliary input device.

Load Setup Defaults in IBM BIOS Setup Utility.

System board.

1. DIMM.

2. System board.

1. DIMM.

2. System board.

Replace the backup battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date.

Reconfigure the settings by running IBM BIOS Setup Utility.

Reset the password by running IBM BIOS Setup Utility.

1. Replace the backup battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date.

2. System board.

1. Replace the backup

battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date.

2. System board.

Run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date.

(continued)

42 ThinkPad TransNote

Symptom-to-FRU index

Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0280

Previous boot incomplete — Default configuration used.

02F4

EISA CMOS not writable.

02F5

DIMM test failure.

02F6

Software NMI failure.

02F7

Fail-safe timer NMI failure.

1. Load Setup Defaults in IBM BIOS Setup Utility.

2. DIMM.

3. System board.

1. Load Setup Defaults in IBM BIOS Setup Utility.

2. Replace the backup battery.

3. System board.

1. DIMM.

2. System board.

1. DIMM.

2. System board.

1. DIMM.

2. System board.

ThinkPad TransNote 43

Symptom-to-FRU index

Error messages

Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence

Device address conflict. 1. Load Setup Defaults in

Allocation error for device. 1. Load Setup Defaults in

Failing bits: nnnn. 1. DIMM.

Invalid system configuration data.

I/O device IRQ conflict. 1. Load Setup Defaults in

Operating system not found. 1. Check that the operating

Hibernation error. 1. Restore the system

Fan error. Fan.

IBM BIOS Setup Utility.

2. Backup battery.

3. System board.

IBM BIOS Setup Utility.

2. Backup battery.

3. System board.

2. System board.

1. DIMM.

2. System board.

IBM BIOS Setup Utility.

2. Backup battery.

3. System board.

system has no failure and is installed correctly.

2. Enter IBM BIOS Setup Utility and see whether the hard-disk drive and the diskette drive are properly identified.

3. Reseat the hard-disk drive.

4. Reinstall the operating system.

5. If the diskette drive is connected and the operating system is located on/in the drive, replace the diskette drive.

6. Hard-disk drive.

7. System board.

configuration to what it was before the computer entered hibernation mode.

2. If memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file.

44 ThinkPad TransNote

Symptom-to-FRU index

Beep symptoms

Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence

One beep and a blank, unreadable, or flashing LCD.

One long and two short beeps, and a blank or unreadable LCD.

Two short beeps with error codes.

Two short beeps with blank screen.

Three short beeps, pause, three more short beeps, and one short beep.

Only cursor appears. Reinstall operating system.

1. Reseat the LCD connector.

2. LCD assembly.

3. External CRT.

4. System board.

1. System board.

2. LCD assembly.

3. DIMM.

POST error. See “Numeric error codes” on page 41.

1. System board.

2. DIMM.

1. DIMM.

2. System board

No beep symptoms

Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence

No beep, power-on indicator on, LCD blank, and no POST.

No beep, power-on indicator on, and LCD blank during POST.

No beep during POST, but system runs correctly.

The power-on password prompt.

The hard-disk password prompt.

The DOS full screen looks smaller.

1. Make sure that every

connector is connected tightly and correctly.

2. DIMM.

3. System board.

1. Reseat DIMM.

2. System board.

Speaker connection or speaker.

A power-on password or a supervisor password is set. Type the password and press Enter.

A hard-disk password is set. Type the password and press Enter.

Start the ThinkPad Configuration program and set the Screen expansion function.

ThinkPad TransNote 45

Symptom-to-FRU index

LCD-related symptoms

Important

The TFT LCD for the notebook computer contains many thin-film transistors (TFTs). A small number of dots that are missing, discolored, or always lighted 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: v SVGA: 5 or more bright dots, 5 or more dark

dots, or a total of 9 or more bright and dark dots. Bright dots means pixel is always on (white or color.) Dark dots means Pixel is always off (black color.)

Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence

No beep, power-on indicator on, and a blank LCD during POST.

v LCD backlight not working. v LCD too dark. v LCD brightness cannot be

adjusted.

v LCD contrast cannot be

adjusted.

v LCD screen unreadable. v Characters missing pixels. v Screen abnormal. v Wrong color displayed.

Horizontal or vertical lines displayed on LCD.

System board.

1. Reseat all LCD connectors.

2. LCD assembly.

3. System board.

1. See important note for

″LCD-related symptoms.″

2. Reseat all LCD connectors.

3. LCD assembly.

4. System board.

LCD assembly. Note: The LCD assembly

refers to the internal LCD glass panel assembly and not the complete LCD and back panel.

46 ThinkPad TransNote

Symptom-to-FRU index

Identifying problems with the FlipTouch display

To analyze a problem with the FlipTouch display, do the following:

1. Make sure that the FlipTouch display is enabled:

v IBM BIOS Setup Utility --> Config --> FlipTouch

Display

2. Insert the PC-Doctor DOS disk in the diskette drive, and turn on the system unit. For details on using PC-Doctor, see “Testing the computer” on page 26.

3. Run Diagnostics and select FlipTouch display.Ifthe test fails, one or both of the following are defective:

v LCD panel 10.4-in. TFT with touch panel (05K9623) v LCD cable (27L0544)

4. Run Interactive Tests and select FlipTouch display. If one or more the positions were not detected properly, one or both of the following are defective.

v LCD panel 10.4-in. TFT with touch panel (05K9623) v LCD cable (27L0544)

Identifying problems with the ThinkScribe digital notepad

To analyze a problem with the ThinkScribe digital notepad, do the following:

1. Make sure that the ThinkScribe digital notepad is enabled: v IBM BIOS Setup Utility --> Config --> ThinkScribe

2. Insert the PC-Doctor DOS disk in the diskette drive, and turn on the system unit. For details on using PC-Doctor, see “Testing the computer” on page 26. While PC-Doctor DOS is starting up, turn the ThinkScribe digital notepad off and on. If the error message ″ThinkScribe not detected″ is displayed, do the following; a. Turn off the ThinkScribe digital notepad. b. Start the ThinkScribe POST by doing the following:

v Press and hold the power button on the

ThinkScribe digital notepad.

v Push the reset switch on the ThinkScribe digital

notepad.

v While continuing to press and hold the power

button, wait for 20 seconds.

If no error message appears on the LCD, the notepad has passed all the tests of ThinkScribe POST. The problem must be one of the following: v The System-Digi cable (27L0556) is not

connected properly.

v The System-Digi cable (27L0556) is defective. If an error message does appear on the LCD,

ThinkPad TransNote 47

Symptom-to-FRU index

v The ThinkScribe digital notepad assembly

3. Run Diagnostics and select ThinkScribe. If the device

4. Run Interactive Tests, and select ThinkScribe LCD

5. Run Interactive Tests and select ThinkScribe LED

6. Run Interactive Tests and select ThinkScribe

7. Drag the pen from center top to center bottom and

(02K5881) is defective.

fails any of the tests, the ThinkScribe digital notepad assembly (02K5881) is defective.

Test. If the device fails any of the tests, the ThinkScribe digital notepad assembly (02K5881) is defective.

Interactive Test.

from center left to center right of ThinkScribe digital notepad. If all position were detected properly: v Both ThinkScribe digital notepad and digital pen are

OK.

If one or more positions were not detected properly, the ThinkScribe digital notepad assembly (02K5881) is defective. If all positions were not detected properly:

v Digital pen (02K5633) battery is depleted, or v Digital pen (02K5633) is defective, or v The ThinkScribe digital notepad assembly (02K5881)

is defective.

If the digital-pen tip does not move at all when you press down, and recording LED does not respond: v Replace the digitizer pen (02K5633).

Intermittent problems

Intermittent system hang problems can be due to a variety of causes that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a problem recurs.

When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following:

1. Run the diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.

2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRUs.

3. If any error is detected, replace the FRU shown by the FRU code. Rerun the test to verify that no more errors exist.

48 ThinkPad TransNote

Symptom-to-FRU index

Undetermined problems

You are here because the diagnostic tests did not identify which adapter or device failed, incorrect devices are installed, a short circuit is suspected, or the system is inoperative. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU.

Note: Do not replace any FRU if the procedures do not

identify it as defective.

Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.

Check the power system; see “Power system checkout” on page 28.

1. Power off the computer.

2. Visually check each FRU for damage. Replace any damaged FRU.

3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: a. Non-IBM devices b. Devices attached to the port replicator c. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. Battery pack e. Hard-disk drive f. External diskette drive g. DIMM h. CompactFlash card i. PC Card

4. Power on the computer.

5. Determine whether the problem has been solved.

6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time, and test the system after each reinstallation. Do this until you find the failing FRU.

7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time (do not replace a nondefective FRU): a. System board b. LCD assembly

ThinkPad TransNote 49

FRU replacement notices

This section contains notices related to removing and replacing parts. Read this section carefully before replacing any FRU.

Screw notices

Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. An IBM ThinkPad computer addresses this problem with special nylon-coated screws that have the following characteristics:

v They maintain tight connections. v They do not easily come loose, even with shock or

vibration.

v They are harder to tighten. v They should be used only once.

Do the following when you service this machine: v Keep the screw kit (for the P/N, see “Miscellaneous

parts” on page 141) in your tool bag.

v Always use new screws. v Use a torque screwdriver if you have one.

Tighten screws as follows:

v Plastic to plastic

Turn an additional 90 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the plastic part:

v Logic card to plastic

Turn an additional 180 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the logic card:

v Torque driver

If you have a torque driver, refer to the “Torque” column for each step.

50 ThinkPad TransNote

FRU replacement notices

v Make sure you use the correct screw. If you have a

torque screwdriver, tighten all screws firmly to the torque shown in the table. Never use a screw that you

removed. Use a new one. Make sure the screws are tightened firmly.

Retaining serial numbers

This section includes the following descriptions:

v “Restoring the serial number of the system unit” v “Retaining the UUID”

Restoring the serial number of the system unit

When the computer was manufactured, the EEPROM on the system board was loaded with the serial numbers of the system and all major components. These numbers need to remain the same throughout the life of the computer.

If you replace the system board, you must restore the serial number of the system unit to its original value.

Before replacing the system board, save the original serial number by doing the following:

1. Install the ThinkPad hardware maintenance diskette version 1.61, and restart the computer.

2. From the main menu, select 1. Set System Identification.

3. Select 2. Read S/N data from EEPROM.

The serial number for each device is displayed. Write down the serial number of the system unit, designated as follows:

20: System unit serial number

After you have replaced the system board, restore the serial number by doing the following:

1. Install the ThinkPad hardware maintenance diskette version 1.61 and restart the computer.

2. From the main menu, select 1. Set System Identification.

3. Select 1. Add S/N data from EEPROM. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Note: The serial number of the system unit is written on

the label attached on the bottom of the computer.

Retaining the UUID

The Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is a 128-bit number uniquely assigned to your computer at production and stored in the EEPROM of your system board. The algorithm that generates the number is designed to provide

ThinkPad TransNote 51

FRU replacement notices

unique IDs until the year A.D. 3400. No two computers in the world 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 hardware maintenance diskette version 1.61, and restart the computer.

2. From the main menu, select 4. Assign UUID. A new UUID is created and written. If a valid UUID

already exists, it is not overwritten.

52 ThinkPad TransNote

Removing and replacing a FRU

This section presents information and drawings for use in removing and replacing a FRU. Be sure to observe the following general rules:

1. Do not try to service the computer unless you have been trained and certified. An untrained person runs the risk of damaging parts.

2. Before replacing any FRU, review “FRU replacement notices” on page 50.

3. Begin by removing any FRUs that have to be removed before the failing FRU. Any such FRUs are listed at the top of the page. Remove them in the order in which they are listed.

4. Follow the correct sequence in the steps for removing the FRU, as indicated in the drawings by the numbers in square callouts.

5. When turning a screw to replace a FRU, turn it in the direction indicated by the arrow in the drawing.

6. When removing the FRU, move it in the direction indicated by the arrow in the drawing.

7. To put the new FRU in place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any notes that pertain to replacement. For information about connecting and arranging internal cables, see “Locations” on page 133.

8. When replacing a FRU, use the correct screw as shown in the procedures.

CAUTION: Before removing any FRU, power off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables.

CAUTION: Do not disassemble the battery pack, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery pack as required by local ordinances or regulations.

Attention: Before the computer is powered on after FRU

replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and are not loose inside the computer. Verify this by shaking the computer gently and listening for rattling sounds. Metallic parts or metal flakes can cause electrical short circuits.

Attention: The system board is sensitive to, and can be damaged by, electrostatic discharge. Establish personal grounding by touching a ground point with one hand before touching these units.

You must use an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N

6405959) to establish personal grounding.

ThinkPad TransNote 53

Removing and replacing a FRU

Removing the ThinkPad TransNote

Note: There are two models of the ThinkPad TransNote,

one is for a right-handed person and the other or a left-handed person. This manual depicts the right-handed model, but all remove and replace processes remain the same, except the one for the pen holder kit (Section 1070). Section 4010 depicts the process for changing the orientation of a right-handed model to a left-handed model by replacing the Endurimer or leather cover.

The following illustration shows a right-handed ThinkPad TransNote.

The following illustration shows a left-handed ThinkPad TransNote.

54 ThinkPad TransNote

Removing and replacing a FRU

Note for FlexFold hinge

The external portion of the ThinkPad TransNote cover is made of a Endurimer material. This material can be folded in such a way to allow use of the computer or digital notepad without placing either one face down on a surface. See the following examples.

ThinkPad TransNote 55

Removing and replacing a FRU

1010 Battery pack

CAUTION: If the rechargeable battery pack is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of an explosion. The battery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances. To avoid possible injury: (1) replace only with a battery of the type recommended by IBM, or an equivalent, (2) keep the battery pack away from fire, (3) do not expose it to water or rain, (4) do not attempt to disassemble it, (5) do not short-circuit it. Do not put the battery pack in trash that is disposed of in landfills. When disposing of the battery, comply with local ordinances or regulations.

(continued)

56 ThinkPad TransNote

Removing and replacing a FRU

ThinkPad TransNote 57

1020 DIMM

v Battery pack (1010)

Removing and replacing a FRU

(continued)

58 ThinkPad TransNote

Removing and replacing a FRU

Note: Loosen the screw 3, but do not remove it.

(continued)

ThinkPad TransNote 59

Removing and replacing a FRU

60 ThinkPad TransNote

Removing and replacing a FRU

DIMM installation notice:

With the notched end of the DIMM toward the socket, insert the DIMM at an angle of about 25 degrees, into the socket 1; then press it firmly. Pivot the DIMM until it snaps into place 2. Make sure that the card is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily.

DIMM cover installation notice:

Attach the latch of the cover firmly by pressing the part shown in the following figure, and then tighten the screw.

ThinkPad TransNote 61

Removing and replacing a FRU

1030 Mini PCI adapter

v Battery pack (1010)

Note: Loosen the screw 1, but do not remove it.

(continued)

62 ThinkPad TransNote

Removing and replacing a FRU

ThinkPad TransNote 63

Removing and replacing a FRU

Note: The illustration shows the combo card. Connector

(A) is for the LAN feature and (B) is for the modem

feature. This slot also supports a Mini PCI modem card or a Mini PCI network card. Step 7 depends on the card type. Disconnect either (A), (B) or both.

64 ThinkPad TransNote

Removing and replacing a FRU

When installing:

Align the contact edge of the combo card or Mini-PCI Card with the corresponding socket contact of the computer at an angle of 25 degrees. Insert the card into the socket 1. Pivot the card until it snaps into place 2. Make sure that the card is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily.

(continued)

ThinkPad TransNote 65

Removing and replacing a FRU

Note: Be sure that connectors and cables are properly

housed in the slot as shown in the following figure. Otherwise, the card cannot be seated firmly in it.

After installing the Mini-PCI Card, attach the black sheet to the card. If the sheet does not stick to the slot on the video card, just leave it and install the Mini-PCI slot cover not to pinch the cable or the black sheet.

66 ThinkPad TransNote

Removing and replacing a FRU

1040 Hard-disk drive and hard-disk drive cover

Attention

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.

Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all the information on the drive if possible.

Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is in suspend mode.

v Battery pack (1010)

Note: Loosen the screw 2, but do not remove it.

(continued)

ThinkPad TransNote 67

Removing and replacing a FRU

Note: The hard disk is attached to the cover, but the cover

is a separate FRU.

When installing: Make sure that the label on the

hard-disk drive faces the bottom side of the computer and that the hard-disk connector is firmly connected.

68 ThinkPad TransNote

Removing and replacing a FRU

1050 Keyboard

v Battery pack (1010) v DIMM (1020) v Hard-disk drive and hard-disk drive cover (1040)

Note: Loosen the screw 2, but do not remove it.

(continued)

ThinkPad TransNote 69

Removing and replacing a FRU

(continued)

70 ThinkPad TransNote

Removing and replacing a FRU

When installing: Make sure that the keyboard connector

is firmly attached.

ThinkPad TransNote 71

Removing and replacing a FRU

When installing: When installing the keyboard, do as

1. Make sure that the front edges of the keyboard are under the frame as shown in the following figure.

2. Push the E key and D keys and O key and L keys 1 to latch the keyboard to the frame; then connect the keyboard connector 2.

follows:

72 ThinkPad TransNote

Removing and replacing a FRU

1060 Backup battery and sub-battery

CAUTION: There is a danger of an explosion if the backup battery is incorrectly replaced. The lithium battery (IBM P/N 02K6572 UL-recognized component [file no. MH12210]) contains lithium and can explode if it is not properly handled or disposed of. Replace only with a battery of the same type. To avoid possible injury or death, do not (1) throw or immerse the battery into water, (2) allow it to heat to more than 100°C (212°F), or (3) attempt to repair or disassemble it. Dispose of it as required by local ordinances or regulations.

v Battery pack (1010) v DIMM (1020) v Mini PCI adapter (1030) v Hard-disk drive and hard-disk drive cover (1040) v Keyboard (1050)

Note: Procedure 1 and 2 are for the backup battery.

1a and 2a are for the sub-battery.

When installing: Make sure that the connector is firmly

(continued)

attached.

ThinkPad TransNote 73

Removing and replacing a FRU

When installing: Make sure that the connector is firmly

attached.

74 ThinkPad TransNote

Removing and replacing a FRU

1070 Digital-pen holder kit

v Battery pack (1010)

For a right-handed model

Step Screw (quantity) Screw cap Torque

1 M2.5 × 3 mm,

nylon-coated (2)

3 M2.5 × 3 mm,

nylon-coated (1)

39.2 Ncm (4 kgfcm)

When installing:

When installing part A in the preceding figure, fit the screw-hole plate and the claw into the square holes on the bottom side of A (a) and then slide A in the direction of the arrow b. Then tighten the screw.

(continued)

ThinkPad TransNote 75

Removing and replacing a FRU

Step Screw (quantity) Screw cap Torque

5 M2.5 × 3 mm,

nylon-coated (1)

6 M2.5 × 3 mm,

nylon-coated (1)

39.2 Ncm (4 kgfcm)

76 ThinkPad TransNote

For a left-handed model

Removing and replacing a FRU

Step Screw (quantity) Screw cap Torque

1 M2.5 × 3 mm,

nylon-coated (2)

3 M2.5 × 3 mm,

nylon-coated (1)

39.2 Ncm (4 kgfcm)

When installing:

(continued)

ThinkPad TransNote 77

Removing and replacing a FRU

Step Screw (quantity) Screw cap Torque

5 M2.5 × 3 mm,

nylon-coated (1)

6 M2.5 × 3 mm,

nylon-coated (1)

39.2 Ncm (4 kgfcm)

78 ThinkPad TransNote

Removing and replacing a FRU

1080 Computer side

v Battery pack (1010) v Hard-disk drive and hard-disk drive cover (1040) v Digital-pen holder kit (1070)

Screw removal notice: When removing the computer

side from the Endurimer or leather cover, remove only the screws marked with ″>″ beside the screw holes.

Step Screw (quantity) Screw cap Torque

1a M2.5 × 3 mm,

nylon-coated (1)

1 M2.5 × 3 mm,

nylon-coated (3)

2 M2.5 × 4.5 mm,

nylon-coated (1)

none 39.2 Ncm

(4 kgfcm)

39.2 Ncm (4 kgfcm)

(continued)

ThinkPad TransNote 79

(continued)

Removing and replacing a FRU

80 ThinkPad TransNote

Removing and replacing a FRU

ThinkPad TransNote 81

Removing and replacing a FRU

1090 ThinkScribe digital notepad assembly

v Battery pack (1010) v Hard-disk drive and hard-disk drive cover (1040) v Digital-pen holder kit (1070)

Screw removal notice: When removing the computer

side from the Endurimer or leather cover, remove only the screws marked with ″>″ beside the screw holes.

Step Screw (quantity) Screw cap Torque

1 M2.5 × 3 mm,

nylon-coated (3)

1a M2.5 × 3 mm,

nylon-coated (2)

none 39.2 Ncm

39.2 Ncm (4 kgfcm)

(4 kgfcm)

(continued)

82 ThinkPad TransNote

Removing and replacing a FRU

Note: In procedure3, remove the base plate tape gently

in the direction of the arrow to avoid damaging the copper sheet under the tape; it is to be reused.

When installing: Align the right edge of the base plate

tape (a)totheb-part of the base plate, as shown in the following figure.

(continued)

ThinkPad TransNote 83

Removing and replacing a FRU

Note for a non-English model

Before attaching new digitizer onto the Endurimer, do the followings;

1. Wipe the surface of the digitizer sheet a gently with a dry soft cloth to remove a stain or a dust on it.

2. Stick the digitizer label b onto the digitizer sheet.

84 ThinkPad TransNote

Removing and replacing a FRU

1100 Endurimer and system-digi cable

v Battery pack (1010) v Hard-disk drive and hard-disk drive cover (1040) v Digital-pen holder kit (1070) v Computer side (1080) v ThinkScribe digital notepad assembly (1090)

Notes about the optional leather cover

v Scratching or discoloration of the leather cover is

not covered under warranty.

v When removing and replacing the leather cover,

be very careful not to scratch the surface of the Endurimer material.

Do not subject the system-digi cable to tension, especially at the base of the cables of the connectors shown in figure a. Tension could cause the cable to snap.

Note: When replacing the Endurimer or the system-digi

cable, make sure that the black connector of the system-digi cable is attached to the computer and the white connector is attached to the digital notepad assembly.

For the process of changing the cover from right-handed orientation to left-handed orientation, see “4010 Changing the orientation of a left- or right-handed model” on page 124.

ThinkPad TransNote 85

Removing and replacing a FRU

1110 Audio card and speaker

v Battery pack (1010) v Hard-disk drive and hard-disk drive cover (1040) v Keyboard (1050) v Backup battery and sub-battery (1060) v Digital-pen holder kit (1070) v Computer side (1080)

After procedure 2, lay the LCD unit down and then turn the computer side upside down.

(continued)

86 ThinkPad TransNote

Removing and replacing a FRU

Step Screw (quantity) Torque

3 M2.5 × 4 mm, nylon-coated (3) 39.2 Ncm

(4 kgfcm)

ThinkPad TransNote 87

Removing and replacing a FRU

When installing: Make sure that all of the claws of the

cover are firmly fixed into place.

88 ThinkPad TransNote

Removing and replacing a FRU

1120 Video card

v Battery pack (1010) v Mini PCI adapter (1030) v Hard-disk drive and hard-disk drive cover (1040) v Digital-pen holder kit (1070) v Computer side (1080)

Step Screw (quantity) Torque

1 M2.5 × 4 mm, nylon-coated (2) 39.2 Ncm

(4 kgfcm)

(continued)

ThinkPad TransNote 89

Removing and replacing a FRU

Note: Pull the black sheet out from the space between the

connector cables, but do not strip it off from the video card.

(continued)

90 ThinkPad TransNote

Removing and replacing a FRU

ThinkPad TransNote 91

Removing and replacing a FRU

When installing: When installing the video card, do the

v Make sure that the connector on the bottom side of the

video card is firmly connected.

v Make sure that the connector cables are not pinched

under the video card as in the following figure.

following:

92 ThinkPad TransNote

Removing and replacing a FRU

1130 System board and PC card slot assembly

v Battery pack (1010) v DIMM (1020) v Mini PCI adapter (1030) v Hard-disk drive and hard-disk drive cover (1040) v Digital-pen holder kit (1070) v Computer side (1080) v Video card (1120)

(continued)

ThinkPad TransNote 93

Removing and replacing a FRU

Note: Loosen the screw 2, but do not remove it.

(continued)

94 ThinkPad TransNote

Removing and replacing a FRU

(continued)

ThinkPad TransNote 95

Removing and replacing a FRU

When installing: Make sure that the keyboard connector

(continued)

is firmly attached.

96 ThinkPad TransNote

IBM ThinkPad TransNote Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction

Important service information

Strategy for replacing FRUs

Strategy for replacing a hard-disk drive

How to use error messages

Diskette compatibility matrix

Safety notices: multilingual translations

Safety information

General safety

Electrical safety

Safety inspection guide

Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices

Grounding requirements

Laser compliance statement

General descriptions

Read this first

What to do first:

Related service information

Service Web site

Using Recovery CD

Passwords

Power-on password:

Hard-disk password:

Supervisor password:

How to remove the power-on password

How to remove the hard-disk password

Power management

Screen blank mode:

Standby mode:

Hibernation mode:

Checkout guide

Testing the computer

Detecting system information with PC-Doctor

Hardware Info

Utility

Power system checkout

Checking the ac adapter

Checking operational charging

Checking the battery pack

Checking the backup battery

Checking the sub-battery

ThinkPad TransNote

Product overview

Specifications

Status indicators

FRU tests

Fn key combinations

Symptom-to-FRU index

Numeric error codes

Error messages

Beep symptoms

No beep symptoms

LCD-related symptoms

Identifying problems with the FlipTouch display

Identifying problems with the ThinkScribe digital notepad

Intermittent problems

Undetermined problems

FRU replacement notices

Screw notices

Retaining serial numbers

Restoring the serial number of the system unit

Retaining the UUID

Removing and replacing a FRU

Removing the ThinkPad TransNote

1010 Battery pack

1020 DIMM

1030 Mini PCI adapter

1040 Hard-disk drive and hard-disk drive cover

1050 Keyboard

1060 Backup battery and sub-battery

1070 Digital-pen holder kit

For a right-handed model

For a left-handed model

1080 Computer side

1090 ThinkScribe digital notepad assembly