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ThinkPad R30/R31 Hardware
Maintenance Manual
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Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Introduction” on page 1, and “Notices” on page 228. First Edition (September 2002) 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 LIMITE
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Preface About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for IBM ThinkPad R30/R31 products. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. The manual is divided into sections as follows: v The Introduction section provides general information, guidelines, and safety information required to service computers. v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Important This man
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iv ThinkPad R30/R31 HMM
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Contents Preface...............iii ThinkPad R30/R31 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1 Introduction..............1 ImportantServiceInformation........1 Drive and Diskette Compatibility Matrix.....2 Safety Notices (Multi-lingual Translations)....3 SafetyInformation...........13 Laser Compliance Statement .......17 General Descriptions...........20 Read this first.............21 What to do first ...........21 FRU replacement notices .........23 LCD replacement notice.........23 Screwnotices............
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ThinkPad R31 Part I ..........100 Product overview ..........102 FRU removals and replacements......107 Locations.............136 Partslist.............139 ThinkPad R31 Part II ..........156 Product overview ..........157 FRU removals and replacements......162 Locations.............191 Partslist.............194 ThinkPad R31 Part III ..........208 Product overview ..........209 Partslist.............214 Notices ..............228 Trademarks .............229 vi ThinkPad R30/R31 HMM
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ThinkPad R30/R31 Hardware Maintenance Manual 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 IBM HelpCenter at 800-772-2227 if they need assistance in obtaining or installing any diskette fixes. ® ® Customers in Canada should call IBM HelpCenter at 800-565-3344 for assistance or download information. FRU Replacement Strategy Befo
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Attention: A customized setup configuration (other than default settings) may exist on the computer you are servicing. Running Automatic Configuration may alter those settings. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option) and verify that the settings are in place when service is complete. Hard Disk Drive Replacement Strategy Always try to run a low-level format before replacing a hard disk drive. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are servi
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Diskette Capacity 1.44MB Drive 2.88MB Drive 1.0MB Read/Write Read/Write 2.0MB Read/Write Read/Write 4.0MB Not Compatible Read/Write Safety Notices (Multi-lingual Translations) In this manual, safety notices appear in English with a page number reference to the appropriate multi-lingual, translated safety notice found in this section. The following safety notices are provided in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. MT 2656, 2657, 2676 3
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Safety Notice 1 Before the computer is powered-on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, or other small parts are in place and are not left loose inside the computer. Verify this by shaking the computer and listening for rattling sounds. Metallic parts or metal flakes can cause electrical shorts. Avant de remettre l’ordinateur sous tension après remplacement d’une unité en clientèle, vérifiez que tous les ressorts, vis et autres pièces sont bien en place et bien fixées. Pour ce fa
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Safety Notice 2 Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel and cadmium. Do not disassemble it, recharge it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. Certaines batteries de secours contiennent du nickel et du cadmium. Ne les démontez pas, ne les rechargez pas, ne les expos
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(Continued) 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
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Safety Notice 3 The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel. Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery pack as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. La batterie contient du nickel. Ne la démontez pas, ne l’exposez ni au feu ni à l’eau. Ne la mettez pas en court-circ
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Safety Notice 4 The lithium battery can cause a fire, explosion, or severe burn. Do not recharge it, remove its polarized connector, disassemble it, heat it above 100°C (212°F), incinerate it, or expose its cell contents to water. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. La pile de sauvegarde contient du lithium. Elle présente des ri
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(Continued) La bateria de repuesto es una bateria de litio y puede provocar incendios, explosiones o quemaduras graves. No la recargue, ni quite el conector polarizado, ni la desmonte, ni caliente por encima de los 100°C (212°F), ni la incinere ni exponga el contenido de sus celdas al agua. Deséchela tal como dispone la normativa local. MT 2656, 2657, 2676 9
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Safety Notice 5 If the LCD breaks and the fluid from inside the LCD gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical care if any symptoms from the fluid are present after washing. Si le panneau d’affichage à cristaux liquides se brise et que vous recevez dans les yeux ou sur les mains une partie du fluide, rincez-les abondamment pendant au moins quinze minutes. Consultez un médecin si des symptômes persistent aprèsle lavag
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Safety Notice 6 To avoid shock, do not remove the plastic cover that surrounds the lower portion of the inverter card. Afin d’éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne retirez pas le cache en plastique protégeant la partie inférieure de la carte d’alimentation. Aus Sicherheitsgründen die Kunststoffabdeckung, die den unteren Teil der Spannungswandlerplatine umgibt, nicht entfernen. Per evitare scosse elettriche, non rimuovere la copertura in plastica che avvolge la parte inferiore della scheda in
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Safety Notice 8 Before removing any FRU, power-off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Avant de retirer une 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 muβ abgeschaltet, alle Stromkabel aus der Steckdose gezogen, der Akku entfern
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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 safety without slipping. 2. Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet. 3. Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist
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v Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer. Electrical Safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment. Important Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents. Many customers have, near their equipment, rubber floor mats that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges. Do not use this ty
