IBM Laptop 390E User Manual

S37L-5153-01  
IBM Mobile Systems  
ThinkPad 390E (2626)  
Hardware Maintenance Manual  
March 1999  
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About This Manual  
This manual contains service and reference information for  
IBM ThinkPad 390E (2626) products. Use this manual  
along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot  
problems effectively.  
The manual is divided into sections as follows:  
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The Introduction section provides general information,  
guidelines, and safety information required to service  
computers.  
The product-specific section includes service, refer-  
ence, and product-specific parts information.  
Important  
This manual is intended for trained servicers who are  
familiar with ThinkPad products. Use this manual  
along with the advanced diagnostic tests to trouble-  
shoot problems effectively.  
Before servicing an IBM ThinkPad product, be sure to  
review the safety information under “Safety Notices  
(Multi-lingual Translations)” on page 4 and “Safety  
Information” on page 11.  
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Related Publications  
The following product publications are available through  
IBM or your IBM Authorized Dealer.  
Publication  
Part, Form Number  
Mobile Systems HMM  
Volume 1: Laptop, Note-  
book, Portable, and  
30H2356, S82G-1501-01  
ThinkPad Computers  
(Models L40, CL57, N45,  
N51, P70/P75, ThinkPad  
300, 350, 500, 510, 710T,  
Expansion Unit, Dock I,  
Dock II)  
Mobile Systems HMM  
Volume 2: ThinkPad Com-  
puters  
(Models 340, 355, 360, 370,  
700, 701, 720, 750, 755)  
30H2357, S82G-1502-03  
84H8099, S82G-1503-05  
05L1271, S05L-1270-01  
Mobile Systems HMM  
Volume 3: ThinkPad Com-  
puters  
(Models 365, 380, 385, 560,  
760, SelectaDock)  
Mobile Systems HMM  
Volume 4: ThinkPad Com-  
puters  
(Models 380, 385, 560, 760,  
765)  
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Related Diskettes  
The following diskettes are available through IBM or your  
IBM Authorized Dealer.  
Diskette  
Part, Form Number  
ThinkPad 300 (2615)  
Advanced Diagnostics  
Diskette  
33G9361, S33G-9361  
ThinkPad 350, 350C, 425,  
425C (2618) Advanced  
Diagnostics Diskette  
A211000, GA21-1000  
76H7578, S30H-2498  
ThinkPad 365 (2625)  
Advanced Diagnostics  
Diskette  
ThinkPad 380/385 (2635)  
Maintenance Diskette  
06J0333, S06J-0333  
71G3702, S71G-3702  
ThinkPad 500 (2603)  
Advanced Diagnostics  
Diskette  
ThinkPad 510 (2604)  
Advanced Diagnostics  
Diskette  
83G8095, S83G-8095  
ThinkPad 700 (9552)  
Reference Diskette  
42G2017, S42G-2017  
42G2023, S42G-2023  
61G1194, S61G-1194  
78H5384, S78H-5384  
ThinkPad 700C (9552)  
Reference Diskette  
ThinkPad 720/720C (9552)  
Reference Diskette  
ThinkPad Hardware  
Maintenance Diskette  
(for all Models 355, 360,  
560, 750, 755, 760)  
ThinkPad Dock I (3545)  
Docking Station (3550)  
Data/Fax Modem  
71G4140, S71G-4140  
42G2428, S42G-2428  
61G1556, S61G-1556  
84F8540, S84F-8540  
FaxConcentrator/A  
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Contents  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
1
1
2
2
3
4
Important Service Information  
How to Use Error Messages  
. . . . . . . . . . .  
. . . . . . . . . .  
How to Read POST Error Messages  
Drive and Diskette Compatibility Matrix . . . . . . .  
Safety Notices (Multi-lingual Translations) . . . . .  
. . . . . .  
Safety Information  
General Safety  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Safety Inspection Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices 15  
Grounding Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Laser compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
ThinkPad 390E Hardware Maintenance Manual . . 19  
Read This First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
What to Do First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
How to Disable the Password  
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Fn Key Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Checkout Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Audio Checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Diskette Drive Checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
CD-ROM ASM Checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Fan ASM Checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Keyboard and Auxiliary Input Device Checkout 30  
. . . . . . . . . 20  
.
Memory Checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Modem Board Checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Power System Checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
TrackPoint Checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Power Management Features  
. . . . . . . . . 36  
Symptom-to-FRU Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Numeric Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
No Beep Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
LCD-Related Symptoms  
. . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Keyboard-Related Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Indicator-Related Symptoms  
Power-Related Symptoms  
. . . . . . . . . . 44  
. . . . . . . . . . . 44  
PC Card (PCMCIA)-Related Symptoms . . . . . 45  
Speaker-Related Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Power Management-Related Symptoms . . . . . 45  
Peripheral-Device-Related Symptom . . . . . . 46  
Intermittent Problems  
Undetermined Problems  
CE Utility Program Diskette  
Setting the LCD Panel ID  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
. . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
. . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
. . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Setting the Thermal Sensor  
. . . . . . . . . . 48  
Writing the RFID Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
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Flash UUID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Running the Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
PC Doctor System Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . 51  
FRU Removals and Replacements . . . . . . . . . 60  
FRU Service Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Battery ASM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Hard Disk Drive  
Combo Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Diskette Drive (FDD ASM) . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
CD-ROM ASM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65  
Combo Bay FPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66  
Hard Disk Adapter Combo Bay ASM . . . . . . 67  
Modem Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
Backup Battery (RTC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
LED Board  
Upper Heatsink  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
PCMCIA Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
CPU Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
LCD Panel ASM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76  
Upper Cover ASM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78  
IMM Lower Heatsink ASM  
. . . . . . . . . . . 80  
Fan ASM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81  
Power Latch, IR Board, and DC-DC & BATT Board 83  
System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84  
Combo Bay Interposer Board . . . . . . . . . . 85  
LCD Bezel ASM 14.1" . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86  
Speaker ASM 14.1"  
VR Board ASM 14.1"  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 88  
Microphone ASM 14.1" . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89  
LCD Panel ASM 14.1" . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89  
LCD Inverter ASM 14.1"  
. . . . . . . . . . . . 91  
LCD FPC ASM 14.1" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92  
LCD Bezel ASM 13.3" . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93  
Speaker ASM 13.3"  
VR Board ASM 13.3"  
LCD Inverter ASM 13.3"  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 95  
. . . . . . . . . . . . 96  
Microphone ASM 13.3" . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97  
LCD Panel ASM 13.3" . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98  
LCD FPC ASM 13.3" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99  
LCD Bezel ASM 12.1" . . . . . . . . . . . . 100  
Speaker ASM 12.1"  
VR Board ASM 12.1"  
LCD Inverter ASM 12.1"  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 101  
. . . . . . . . . . . . 102  
. . . . . . . . . . . 103  
Microphone ASM 12.1" . . . . . . . . . . . . 104  
LCD Panel ASM 12.1" . . . . . . . . . . . . 104  
LCD FPC ASM 12.1" . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105  
Switch Location  
System Unit Parts Listing  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106  
. . . . . . . . . . . . 107  
LCD Unit Parts Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112  
12.1" LCD ASM Parts Listing . . . . . . . . . 112  
13.3" LCD ASM Parts Listing . . . . . . . . . 114  
14.1" LCD ASM Parts Listing . . . . . . . . . 116  
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Service Tools  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118  
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119  
Trademarks  
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119  
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Introduction  
Important Service Information  
Important  
Diskette fixes are customer installable. The diskette  
fixes are located on the PC Company Bulletin Board  
Service (BBS). The direct phone line for modem con-  
nection is 919-557-0001 or tieline 255-0001.  
Advise customers to contact the PC Company  
HelpCenter at 800-772-2227 if they need assistance in  
obtaining or installing any diskette fixes.  
Customers in Canada should call IBM HelpPC at  
800-565-3344 for assistance or down-load information.  
The Canadian BBS phone numbers are:  
Montreal  
Toronto  
514-938-3022  
905-316-4255  
Vancouver 604-664-6464  
Winnipeg 204-934-2735  
FRU Replacement Strategy  
Before Replacing Parts  
Ensure that all diskette fixes are installed prior to  
replacing any FRUs listed in this manual.  
Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary FRU  
replacement and service expense:  
Ÿ
If you are instructed to replace a FRU and that  
does not correct the problem, reinstall the original  
FRU before you continue.  
Ÿ
Some computers have both a processor board and a  
system board. If you are instructed to replace either  
the processor board or the system board, and the first  
board that you replaced does not correct the problem,  
reinstall the original board, then replace the other  
(processor or system) board.  
Ÿ
If an adapter or device consists of more than one  
FRU, an error code may be caused by any of the  
FRUs. Before replacing the adapter or device,  
remove the FRUs, one by one, to see if the symp-  
toms change. Replace only the FRU that changed  
the symptoms.  
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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 set-  
tings. Note the current configuration settings (using  
the View Configuration option) and verify that the set-  
tings are in place when service is complete.  
Hard Disk Drive Replacement Strategy:  
Always try to run a low-level format before replacing a hard  
disk drive.  
Attention  
The drive startup sequence in the computer you are  
servicing might have been changed. Be extremely  
careful during write operations such as copying,  
saving, or formatting. Data or programs can be over-  
written if you select an incorrect drive.  
How to Use Error Messages  
Use the error codes displayed on the screen to diagnose  
failures. If more than one error code is displayed, begin  
the diagnosis with the first error code. The cause of the  
first error code can result in false error codes being dis-  
played. If no error code is displayed, see if the error  
symptom is listed in the Symptom-to-FRU Index for the  
computer you are servicing.  
How to Read POST Error Messages  
POST error messages are displayed on the screen as  
three, four, five, or eight digits. The error messages that  
can be displayed as shorter POST messages are high-  
lighted in this index. Some digits will represent different  
information for SCSI errors versus non-SCSI errors.  
The following example shows which digits display the  
shorter POST error messages and also defines the SCSI  
information in an eight-digit error message.  
Shorter POST Messages  
┌────┬────┬────┬────┐  
┌────┬────┬────┬────┬────┬────┬────┬────┐  
│ ð │ ð │ ð │ ð │ ð │ ð │ ð │ ð │  
└────┴────┴────┴────┴────┴────┴────┴────┘  
Reserved │  
Size (SCSI)  
└────┴────┘  
Device Code  
Slot Number (SCSI)  
Logical Unit Number (SCSI)  
ID (SCSI)  
All SCSI devices are set to a different SCSI ID.  
Duplicate SCSI ID settings can generate a false error  
message. Use the SCSI ID to determine whether the error  
message is coming from an internal or an external device.  
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Drive and Diskette Compatibility Matrix  
The following table provides identification information for  
3.5-inch drives.  
Diskette  
Drive  
Identifying  
Mark  
3.5-Inch - 1.44MB  
3.5-Inch - 2.88MB  
1.44 on the eject button  
2.88 on the eject button  
The following table provides compatibility information for  
3.5-inch diskettes and 3.5-inch diskette drives.  
Diskette  
Capacity  
1.44MB  
Drive  
2.88MB  
Drive  
1.0MB  
2.0MB  
4.0MB  
Read/Write  
Read/Write  
Not Compatible  
Read/Write  
Read/Write  
Read/Write  
The following table provides identification information for  
5.25-inch diskette drives.  
Diskette  
Drive  
Identifying  
Mark  
5.25-Inch - 360KB (External)  
5.25-Inch - 1.2MB (Internal)  
Asterisk on bezel  
1.2 on the eject button  
The following table provides compatibility information for  
5.25-inch diskettes and 5.25-inch diskette drives.  
Diskette  
Capacity  
360KB  
Drive  
1.2MB  
Drive  
360KB  
1.2MB  
Read/Write  
Not Compatible  
Read/Write  
Read/Write  
Note: A 360KB diskette written to or formatted on a  
1.2MB drive can be read reliably only on a 1.2MB  
drive.  
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Safety Notices (Multi-lingual  
Translations)  
In this manual, safety notices appear in English with a  
page number reference to the appropriate multi-lingual,  
translated safety notice found in this section.  
The following safety notices are provided in English,  
French, German, Italian, and Spanish languages.  
Safety Notice 1  
Before the computer is powered-on after FRU replace-  
ment, make sure all screws, springs, or other small  
parts are in place and are not left loose inside the  
computer. Verify this by shaking the computer and lis-  
tening for rattling sounds. Metallic parts or metal  
flakes can cause electrical shorts.  
Avant de remettre l'ordinateur sous tension après  
remplacement d'une unité en clientèle, vérifiez que  
tous les ressorts, vis et autres 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 ciò  
scuotendo l'elaboratore e prestando attenzione ad  
eventuali rumori; eventuali parti o pezzetti metallici  
possono provocare cortocircuiti pericolosi.  
Antes de encender el sistema despues de sustituir  
una FRU, compruebe que todos los tornillos, muelles  
y demás piezas pequeñas se encuentran en su sitio y  
no se encuentran sueltas dentro del sistema.  
Compruébelo agitando el sistema y escuchando los  
posibles ruidos que provocarían. Las piezas metálicas  
pueden causar cortocircuitos eléctricos.  
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Safety Notice 2  
Some standby batteries contain a small amount of  
nickel and cadmium. Do not disassemble it, recharge  
it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose  
of the battery as required by local ordinances or regu-  
lations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts  
listing. Use of an incorrect battery can result in  
ignition or explosion of the battery.  
Certaines batteries de secours contiennent du nickel  
et du cadmium. Ne les démontez pas, ne les  
rechargez pas, ne les exposez ni au feu ni à l'eau.  
Ne les mettez pas en court-circuit. Pour les mettre au  
rebut, conformez-vous à la réglementation en vigueur.  
Lorsque vous remplacez la pile de sauvegarde ou  
celle de l'horloge temps réel, veillez à n'utiliser que les  
modèles cités dans la liste de pièces détachées  
adéquate. Une batterie ou une pile inappropriée  
risque de prendre feu ou d'exploser.  
Die Bereitschaftsbatterie, die sich unter dem  
Diskettenlaufwerk befindet, kann geringe Mengen  
Nickel und Cadmium enthalten. Sie darf nur durch die  
Verkaufsstelle oder den IBM Kundendienst  
ausgetauscht werden. Sie darf nicht zerlegt,  
wiederaufgeladen, kurzgeschlossen, oder Feuer oder  
Wasser ausgesetzt werden. Die Batterie kann  
schwere Verbrennungen oder Verätzungen  
verursachen. Bei der Entsorgung die örtlichen  
Bestimmungen 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.  
Alcune batterie di riserva contengono una piccola  
quantità di nichel e cadmio. Non smontarle, ricaricarle,  
gettarle nel fuoco o nell'acqua né cortocircuitarle.  
Smaltirle secondo la normativa in vigore (DPR 915/82,  
successive disposizioni e disposizioni locali). Quando  
si sostituisce la batteria dell'RTC (real time clock) o la  
batteria di supporto, utilizzare soltanto i tipi inseriti  
nell'appropriato Catalogo parti. L'impiego di una  
batteria non adatta potrebbe determinare l'incendio o  
l'esplosione della batteria stessa.  
Algunas baterías de reserva contienen una pequeña  
cantidad de níquel y cadmio. No las desmonte, ni  
recargue, ni las eche al fuego o al agua ni las  
cortocircuite. Deséchelas tal como dispone la  
normativa local. Utilice sólo baterías que se  
encuentren en la lista de piezas. La utilización de una  
batería no apropiada puede provocar la ignición o  
explosión de la misma.  
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Safety Notice 3  
The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel.  
Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water, or  
short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery pack as  
required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only  
the battery in the appropriate parts listing when  
replacing the battery pack. Use of an incorrect battery  
can result in ignition or explosion of the battery.  
La batterie contient du nickel. Ne la démontez pas,  
ne l'exposez ni au feu ni à l'eau. Ne la mettez pas en  
court-circuit. Pour la mettre au rebut, conformez-vous  
à la réglementation en vigueur. Lorsque vous  
remplacez la batterie, veillez à n'utiliser que les  
modèles cités dans la liste de pièces détachées  
adéquate. En effet, une batterie inappropriée risque  
de prendre feu ou d'exploser.  
Akkus enthalten geringe Mengen von Nickel. Sie  
dürfen nicht zerlegt, wiederaufgeladen,  
kurzgeschlossen, oder Feuer oder Wasser ausgesetzt  
werden. Bei der Entsorgung die örtlichen  
Bestimmungen für Sondermüll beachten. Beim  
Ersetzen der Batterie nur Batterien des Typs  
verwenden, der in der Ersatzteilliste aufgeführt ist.  
Der Einsatz falscher Batterien kann zu Entzündung  
oder Explosion führen.  
La batteria contiene piccole quantità di nichel. Non  
smontarla, gettarla nel fuoco o nell'acqua né  
cortocircuitarla. Smaltirla secondo la normativa in  
vigore (DPR 915/82, successive disposizioni e  
disposizioni locali). Quando si sostituisce la batteria,  
utilizzare soltanto i tipi inseriti nell'appropriato  
Catalogo parti. L'impiego di una batteria non adatta  
potrebbe determinare l'incendio o l'esplosione della  
batteria stessa.  
Las baterías contienen pequeñas cantidades de  
níquel. No las desmonte, ni recargue, ni las eche al  
fuego o al agua ni las cortocircuite. Deséchelas tal  
como dispone la normativa local. Utilice sólo baterías  
que se encuentren en la lista de piezas al sustituir la  
batería. La utilización de una batería no apropiada  
puede provocar la ignición o explosión de la misma.  
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Safety Notice 4  
The lithium battery can cause a fire, explosion, or  
severe burn. Do not recharge it, remove its polarized  
connector, disassemble it, heat it above 100°C  
(212°F), incinerate it, or expose its cell contents to  
water. Dispose of the battery as required by local  
ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the  
appropriate parts listing. Use of an incorrect battery  
can result in ignition or explosion of the battery.  
La pile de sauvegarde contient du lithium. Elle  
présente des risques d'incendie, d'explosion ou de  
brûlures graves. Ne la rechargez pas, ne retirez pas  
son connecteur polarisé et ne la démontez pas. Ne  
l'exposez pas à une temperature supérieure à 100°C,  
ne la faites pas brûler et n'en exposez pas le contenu  
à l'eau. Mettez la pile au rebut conformément à la  
réglementation en vigueur. Une pile inappropriée  
risque de prendre feu ou d'exploser.  
Die Systembatterie ist eine Lithiumbatterie. Sie kann  
sich entzünden, explodieren oder schwere  
Verbrennungen hervorrufen. Batterien dieses Typs  
dürfen nicht aufgeladen, zerlegt, über 100 C erhitzt  
oder verbrannt werden. Auch darf ihr Inhalt nicht mit  
Wasser in Verbindung gebracht oder der zur richtigen  
Polung angebrachte Verbindungsstecker entfernt  
werden. Bei der Entsorgung die örtlichen  
Bestimmungen für Sondermüll beachten. Beim  
Ersetzen der Batterie nur Batterien des Typs  
verwenden, der in der Ersatzteilliste aufgeführt ist.  
Der Einsatz falscher Batterien kann zu Entzündung  
oder Explosion führen.  
La batteria di supporto e una batteria al litio e puo  
incendiarsi, esplodere o procurare gravi ustioni.  
Evitare di ricaricarla, smontarne il connettore  
polarizzato, smontarla, riscaldarla ad una temperatura  
superiore ai 100 gradi centigradi, incendiarla o gettarla  
in acqua. Smaltirla secondo la normativa in vigore  
(DPR 915/82, successive disposizioni e disposizioni  
locali). L'impiego di una batteria non adatta potrebbe  
determinare l'incendio o l'esplosione della batteria  
stessa.  
La bateria de repuesto es una bateria de litio y puede  
provocar incendios, explosiones o quemaduras  
graves. No la recargue, ni quite el conector  
polarizado, ni la desmonte, ni caliente por encima de  
los 100°C (212°F), ni la incinere ni exponga el  
contenido de sus celdas al agua. Deséchela tal como  
dispone la normativa local.  
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Safety Notice 5  
If the LCD breaks and the fluid from inside the LCD  
gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately  
wash the affected areas with water for at least 15  
minutes. Seek medical care if any symptoms from the  
fluid are present after washing.  
Si le panneau d'affichage à cristaux liquides se brise  
et que vous recevez dans les yeux ou sur les mains  
une partie du fluide, rincez-les abondamment pendant  
au moins quinze minutes. Consultez un médecin si  
des symptômes persistent après le lavage.  
Die Leuchtstoffröhre im LCD-Bildschirm enthält  
Quecksilber. Bei der Entsorgung die örtlichen  
Bestimmungen für Sondermüll beachten. Der  
LCD-Bildschirm besteht aus Glas und kann  
zerbrechen, wenn er 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 algún síntoma del fluido despues de  
lavarse.  
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Safety Notice 6  
To avoid shock, do not remove the plastic cover that  
surrounds the lower portion of the inverter card.  
Afin d'éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne retirez  
pas le cache en plastique protégeant la partie  
inférieure de la carte d'alimentation.  
Aus Sicherheitsgründen die Kunststoffabdeckung, die  
den unteren Teil der Spannungswandlerplatine umgibt,  
nicht entfernen.  
Per evitare scosse elettriche, non rimuovere la  
copertura in plastica che avvolge la parte inferiore  
della scheda invertitore.  
Para evitar descargas, no quite la cubierta de plástico  
que rodea la parte baja de la tarjeta invertida.  
Safety Notice 7  
Though main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or  
grounded battery can produce enough current to burn  
combustible materials or personnel.  
Bien que le voltage des batteries principales soit peu  
élevé, le court-circuit ou la mise à la masse d'une  
batterie peut produire suffisamment de courant pour  
brûler des matériaux combustibles ou causer des  
brûlures corporelles graves.  
Obwohl Hauptbatterien eine niedrige Spannung  
haben, können sie doch bei 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.  
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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 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.  
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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:  
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Observe good housekeeping in the area of the  
machines during and after maintenance.  
When lifting any heavy object:  
1. Ensure you can stand safely without slipping.  
2. Distribute the weight of the object equally  
between your feet.  
3. Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly  
or twist when you attempt to lift.  
4. Lift by standing or by pushing up with your leg  
muscles; this action removes the strain from the  
muscles in your back. 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.  
Do not perform any action that causes hazards to the  
customer, or that makes the equipment unsafe.  
Before you start the machine, ensure that other  
service representatives and the customer's personnel  
are not in a hazardous position.  
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Place removed covers and other parts in a safe  
place, away from all personnel, while you are ser-  
vicing the machine.  
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Keep your tool case away from walk areas so that  
other people will not trip over it.  
Do not wear loose clothing that can be trapped in the  
moving parts of a machine. Ensure that your sleeves  
are fastened or rolled up above your elbows. If your  
hair is long, fasten it.  
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Insert the ends of your necktie or scarf inside clothing  
or fasten it with a nonconductive clip, approximately 8  
centimeters (3 inches) from the end.  
Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses,  
or metal fasteners for your clothing.  
Attention: Metal objects are good electrical conduc-  
tors.  
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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.  
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After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards,  
labels, and ground wires. Replace any safety device  
that is worn or defective.  
Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the  
machine to the customer.  
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Electrical Safety  
Observe the following rules when working on electrical  
equipment.  
Important  
Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some  
hand tools have handles covered with a soft material  
that does not insulate you when working with live elec-  
trical currents.  
Many customers have, near their 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.  
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Find the room emergency power-off (EPO) switch,  
disconnecting switch, or electrical outlet. If an elec-  
trical accident occurs, you can then operate the  
switch or unplug the power cord quickly.  
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Do not work alone under hazardous conditions or  
near equipment that has hazardous voltages.  
Disconnect all power before:  
Performing a mechanical inspection  
Working near power supplies  
Removing or installing main units  
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Before you start to work on the machine, unplug the  
power cord. If you cannot unplug it, ask the customer  
to power-off the wall box that supplies power to the  
machine and to lock the wall box in the off position.  
If you need to work on a machine that has exposed  
electrical circuits, observe the following precautions:  
Ensure that another person, familiar with the  
power-off controls, is near you.  
Attention: Another person must be there to  
switch off the power, if necessary.  
Use only one hand when working with  
powered-on electrical equipment; keep the other  
hand in your pocket or behind your back.  
Attention: There must be a complete circuit to  
cause electrical shock. By observing the above  
rule, you may prevent a current from passing  
through your body.  
When using testers, set the controls correctly  
and use the approved probe leads and accesso-  
ries for that tester.  
Stand on suitable rubber mats (obtained locally,  
if necessary) to insulate you from grounds such  
as metal floor strips and machine frames.  
Observe the special safety precautions when you  
work with very high voltages; these instructions are in  
the safety sections of maintenance information. Use  
extreme care when measuring high voltages.  
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Regularly inspect and maintain your electrical hand  
tools for safe operational condition.  
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Do not use worn or broken tools and testers.  
Never assume that power has been disconnected  
from a circuit. First, check that it has been  
powered-off.  
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Always look carefully for possible hazards in your  
work area. Examples of these hazards are moist  
floors, nongrounded power extension cables, power  
surges, and missing safety grounds.  
Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective  
surface of a plastic dental mirror. The surface is  
conductive; such touching can cause personal injury  
and machine damage.  
Do not service the following parts with the power on  
when they are removed from their normal operating  
places in a machine:  
Power supply units  
Pumps  
Blowers and fans  
Motor generators  
and similar units. (This practice ensures correct  
grounding of the units.)  
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If an electrical accident occurs:  
Use caution; do not become a victim your-  
self.  
Switch off power.  
Send another person to get medical aid.  
Safety Inspection Guide  
The intent of this inspection guide is to assist you in identi-  
fying potentially unsafe conditions on these products.  
Each machine, as it was designed and built, had required  
safety items installed to protect users and service per-  
sonnel from injury. This guide addresses only those items.  
However, good judgment should be used to identify poten-  
tial 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:  
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Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary  
voltage on the frame can cause serious or fatal elec-  
trical shock).  
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Explosive hazards, such as a damaged CRT face or  
bulging capacitor  
Mechanical hazards, such as loose or missing hard-  
ware  
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The guide consists of a series of steps presented in a  
checklist. Begin the checks with the power off, and the  
power cord disconnected.  
Checklist:  
1. Check exterior covers for damage (loose, broken, or  
sharp edges).  
2. Power-off the computer. Disconnect the power cord.  
3. Check the power cord for:  
a. A third-wire ground connector in good condition.  
Use a meter to measure third-wire ground conti-  
nuity for 0.1 ohm or less between the external  
ground pin and frame ground.  
b. The power cord should be the appropriate type  
as specified in the parts listings.  
c. Insulation must not be frayed or worn.  
4. Remove the cover.  
5. Check for any obvious non-IBM alterations. Use  
good judgment as to the safety of any non-IBM alter-  
ations.  
6. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe condi-  
tions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or  
other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage.  
7. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables.  
8. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws  
or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with.  
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Handling Electrostatic  
Discharge-Sensitive Devices  
Any computer part containing transistors or integrated cir-  
cuits (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 effec-  
tive.  
When handling ESD-sensitive parts:  
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Keep the parts in protective packages until they are  
inserted into the product.  
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Avoid contact with other people.  
Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to  
eliminate static on your body.  
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Prevent the part from touching your clothing. Most  
clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when  
you are wearing a wrist strap.  
Use the black side of a grounded work mat to provide  
a static-free work surface. The mat is especially  
useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices.  
Select a grounding system, such as those listed  
below, to provide protection that meets the specific  
service requirement.  
Note  
The use of a grounding system is desirable but  
not required to protect against ESD damage.  
Attach the ESD ground clip to any frame ground,  
ground braid, or green-wire ground.  
Use an ESD common ground or reference point  
when working on a double-insulated or 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 oper-  
ator safety and correct system function. Proper grounding  
of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified  
electrician.  
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Laser compliance statement  
Some IBM Personal Computer models are equipped from  
the factory with a CD-ROM drive. CD-ROM drives are  
also sold separately as options. The CD-ROM drive is a  
laser product. The CD-ROM drive is certified in the U.S. to  
conform to the requirements of the Department of Health  
and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations  
(DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products.  
Elsewhere, the drive is certified to conform to the require-  
ments of the International Electrotechnical Commission  
(IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser pro-  
ducts.  
When a CD-ROM drive is installed, note the following.  
CAUTION:  
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of pro-  
cedures other than those specified herein might result  
in hazardous radiation exposure.  
O uso de controles, ajustes ou desempenho de  
procedimentos diferentes daqueles aqui especificados  
pode resultar em perigosa exposição à radiação.  
Pour éviter tout risque d'exposition au rayon laser,  
respectez les consignes de réglage et d'utilisation des  
commandes, ainsi que les procédures décrites.  
Werden Steuer- und Einstellelemente anders als hier  
festgesetzt verwendet, kann gefährliche  
Laserstrahlung auftreten.  
L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni o l'esecuzione di pro-  
cedure diverse da quelle specificate possono  
provocare l'esposizione a  
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El uso de controles o ajustes o la ejecución de  
procedimientos distintos de los aquí especificados  
puede provocar la exposición a radiaciones  
peligrosas.  
Opening the CD-ROM drive could result in exposure to  
hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts  
inside the CD-ROM drive. Do not open.  
Some CD-ROM drives contain an embedded Class 3A or  
Class 3B laser diode. Note the following.  
DANGER:  
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the  
beam, do not view directly with optical instruments,  
and avoid direct exposure to the beam.  
Radiação por raio laser ao abrir. Não olhe fixo no feixe  
de luz, não olhe diretamente por meio de instrumentos  
óticos e evite exposição direta com o feixe de luz.  
Rayonnement laser si carter ouvert. Évitez de fixer le  
faisceau, de le regarder directement avec des instru-  
ments optiques, ou de vous exposer au rayon.  
Laserstrahlung bei geöffnetem Gerät. Nicht direkt oder  
über optische Instrumente in den Laserstrahl sehen  
und den Strahlungsbereich meiden.  
Kinyitáskor lézersugár ! Ne nézzen bele se szabad  
szemmel, se optikai eszközökkel. Kerülje a  
sugárnyalábbal való érintkezést !  
Aprendo l'unità vengono emesse radiazioni laser. Non  
fissare il fascio, non guardarlo direttamente con  
strumenti ottici e evitare l'esposizione diretta al fascio.  
Radiación láser al abrir. No mire fijamente ni examine  
con instrumental óptico el haz de luz. Evite la  
exposición directa al haz.  
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ThinkPad 390E Hardware  
Maintenance Manual  
Read This First  
Before you go to the checkout guide, be sure to read this  
section.  
Important Notes  
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Only certified trained personnel should service  
the computer.  
Read the entire FRU service procedures before  
replacing any FRUs.  
Use new nylon-coated screws when you replace  
FRUs.  
Be extremely careful during write operations such  
as copying, saving, or formatting. Drives in the  
computer that you are servicing might have been  
rearranged or the drive startup sequence might have  
been altered. If you select an incorrect drive, data or  
programs might be overwritten.  
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Replace FRUs only for the correct model. When  
you replace a FRU, make sure the model of the  
machine and FRU part number are correct by refer-  
ring to the FRU parts list.  
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. FRU  
replacement should be considered only when a recur-  
ring problem exists. If this is suspected, clear the  
error log and run the test again. Do not replace any  
FRUs if log errors do not reappear.  
Be careful not to replace a non-defective FRU.  
What to Do First  
The servicer must include the following in the parts  
exchange form or parts return form that is attached to the  
returned FRU:  
1. Name and phone number of servicer  
2. Date of service  
3. Date when part failed  
4. Date of purchase  
5. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on the  
display, and beep symptoms  
6. Procedure index and page number in which the failing  
FRU was detected  
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7. Failing FRU name and part number  
8. Machine type, model number and serial number  
9. Customer's name and address  
Before checking problems with the computer, determine  
whether or not the damage applies to the warranty by  
referring to the following:  
Note for Warranty: During the warranty period, the cus-  
tomer may be responsible for repair costs if the computer  
damage was caused by misuse, accident, modification,  
unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper  
maintenance by the customer. The following list provides  
some common items that are not covered under warranty  
and some symptoms that may indicate that the system  
was subjected to stresses beyond normal use:  
The following is not covered under warranty:  
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LCD panel cracked by applying excessive force or  
from being dropped  
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Scratched (cosmetic) parts  
Cracked or broken plastic parts, broken latches,  
broken pins, or broken connectors caused by exces-  
sive force  
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Damage caused by liquid spilled into the system  
Damage caused by the improper insertion of a PC  
Card or the installation of an incompatible card  
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Damage caused by foreign material in the FDD  
Diskette drive damage caused by the diskette drive  
cover being pressed or by the insertion of a diskette  
with multiple labels  
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Damaged or bent diskette eject button  
CD-ROM drive damage caused by excessive force,  
shock, or from being dropped  
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Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device  
Forgotten computer password (making the computer  
unusable)  
The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by  
by nonwarranted activities:  
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Missing parts might be a symptom of unauthorized  
service or modification.  
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HDD spindles can become noisy from being sub-  
jected to excessive force or from being dropped.  
How to Disable the Password  
There are three passwords used at a typical customer site:  
the Setup password, the HDD password, and the Power  
On password.  
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Power On password:  
1. Power off the computer.  
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2. Remove the battery pack and AC Adapter.  
3. Remove the backup battery (RTC) for 20  
minutes or use a screwdriver to touch the  
backup battery (RTC) for 1 second.  
4. Put back the backup battery (RTC).  
5. Power on the computer and wait until POST  
ends.  
6. Verify that the password prompt does not  
appear.  
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Supervisor and HDD passwords:  
The Supervisor password and Hard Disk password  
(Hard Disk1 and Hard Disk2) are security features  
that are used to protect the system and the hard disk  
drive data from unauthorized access. No overriding  
capability is provided, so it cannot be replaced if they  
are forgotten. If the customer forgets the Supervisor  
password, the system board must be replaced. If the  
customer forgets the Hard Disk password, the hard  
disk drive must be replaced.  
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Product Overview  
The following shows an overview of the system features of  
the ThinkPad 390E computer.  
Feature  
Description  
Processor  
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Intel** Mobile Pentium** II  
processor 300 MHz, L2 cache  
Intel** Mobile Pentium** II  
processor 333 MHz, L2 cache  
Intel** Mobile Celeron**  
processor 300 MHz, L2 cache  
Bus architecture  
Memory  
PCI Bus  
2 DIMM slots, no memory on the  
system board  
32 MB, 64 MB or 128 MB DIMM  
card (max. 256 MB)  
CMOS RAM  
Video  
114 bytes + 4 Kbytes  
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12.1«inch, 64K colors,  
800x600 pixel TFT color LCD  
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13.3«inch, 64K colors,  
1024x768 pixel TFT color  
LCD  
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14.1«inch, 64K colors,  
1024x768 pixel TFT color  
LCD  
Audio  
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16«bit audio  
Internal stereo speakers  
Internal microphone  
Wavetable MIDI  
Diskette drive  
1.44MB (3«mode), 3.5«inch  
Hard disk drive  
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3.2 GB, 2.5«inch, IDE inter-  
face  
4.0 GB, 2.5«inch, IDE inter-  
face  
6.4 GB, 2.5«inch, IDE inter-  
face  
10.0 GB, 2.5«inch, IDE inter-  
face  
CD-ROM drive  
5.25«inch, 24X speed, E-IDE inter-  
face  
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Feature  
Description  
I/O ports  
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External monitor  
Headphone/line-out  
Line-in  
Microphone-in  
Mouse/keyboard  
Parallel  
Serial  
USB  
RJ11  
Video-out  
Infrared transfer  
Internal modem  
IrDA 1.1  
56Kbps (depends on the model)  
PCI  
PC Card (PCMCIA)  
AC Adapter  
One Type III or two Type II  
CardBus, ZV port support  
56-Watt type  
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Fn Key Combinations  
The following table shows the Fn key and function key  
combinations and their corresponding functions.  
The Fn key works independently of the operating system.  
The operating system obtains the status through the  
system management interface to control the system.  
Fn +  
F2  
Result  
Fuel-Gauge display on and off  
Standby mode  
F3  
F4  
Suspend mode  
F7  
Switch between the LCD, the external monitor,  
and both the LCD and external monitor  
F8  
Expand/shrink screen  
Switch power mode  
Hibernation mode  
F11  
F12  
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Status Indicators  
The system status LED indicators show the current com-  
puter status. The following shows the location of each indi-  
cator symbol and the meaning of each indicator.  
Symbol  
Color  
Meaning  
(1) Battery status  
Green  
Enough battery power  
remains for operation.  
Blinking  
orange  
The battery pack needs  
to be charged  
Orange  
The battery pack is  
being charged.  
(2) Suspend  
mode  
Green  
The computer is in  
suspend mode.  
Blinking  
green  
The computer is entering  
suspend mode.  
(3) Drive in use  
Orange  
Data is being read from  
or written to the hard  
disk drive, diskette drive,  
or data is being read  
from the CD-ROM drive.  
Do not enter hibernation  
mode or power off the  
computer when this indi-  
cator is on.  
(4) Numeric lock  
Green  
The numeric keypad on  
the keyboard is enabled.  
You enable or disable  
the keypad by pressing  
and holding the Shift  
key, and pressing the  
NumLk key. For details,  
see the User's Refer-  
ence.  
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Symbol  
Color  
Meaning  
(5) Caps lock  
Green  
Caps Lock mode is  
enabled. All alphabetic  
characters (A-Z) are  
entered in capital letters  
without the Shift key  
being pressed. You  
enable or disable the  
Caps Lock mode by  
pressing the Caps Lock  
key.  
(6) Scroll lock  
Green  
Scroll Lock mode is  
enabled. The Arrow  
keys can be used as  
screen-scroll function  
keys. The cursor cannot  
be moved with the  
Arrow keys. Not all  
application programs  
support this function.  
You enable or disable  
Scroll Lock mode by  
pressing the ScrLk key.  
(7) Power on  
Green  
The computer is opera-  
tional. This indicator is  
always on when the  
computer is on and not  
in suspend mode.  
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Checkout Guide  
Use the following procedure as a guide for computer prob-  
lems. Besides the checkout tests described in this section,  
there are other items you can test for using the PC Doctor  
diagnostics program. See “PC Doctor System Diagnostics”  
on page 51 for details.  
Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only IBM  
products. Non-IBM products, prototype cards, or  
modified options can give false errors and invalid  
system responses.  
1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as pos-  
sible.  
2. Verify the symptoms by attempting to recreate the  
failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating  
the same operation.  
Note: To run the diagnostics, refer to “Running the  
Diagnostics” on page 50  
3. Use the following table with the verified symptom to  
determine which page to go to. Search the symptoms  
column and find the description that best matches  
your symptom; then go to the page shown in the "Go  
to" column.  
Symptoms (Verified)  
Go to  
Power failure. (The  
power-on indicator does not  
go on or stay on.)  
“Power System Checkout”  
on page 33, then use table  
in “Power-Related  
Symptoms” on page 44.  
POST does not complete.  
No beeps or error  
codes/messages are indi-  
cated.  
“Symptom-to-FRU Index” on  
page 39, then use table in  
“No Beep Symptoms” on  
page 43.  
POST beeps, but no error  
codes are displayed.  
“Symptom-to-FRU Index” on  
page 39.  
POST detected an error and  
displayed numeric error  
codes.  
“Symptom-to-FRU Index” on  
page 39, then use table in  
“Numeric Error Codes” on  
page 40.  
The diagnostic test detected  
an error and displayed a  
FRU code.  
“Running the Diagnostics”  
on page 50.  
Other symptoms (such as  
LCD display problems).  
“Symptom-to-FRU Index” on  
page 39.  
Symptoms cannot be recre-  
ated (intermittent problems).  
Use the customer-reported  
symptoms, and go to  
“Symptom-to-FRU Index” on  
page 39.  
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Audio Checkout  
Do as follows:  
1. Boot from and start PC Doctor. (See “PC Doctor  
System Diagnostics” on page 51 for details.)  
2. Select Interactive Tests.  
3. Select Internal Speaker.  
If no sound is played, replace the speaker or the  
system board.  
4. Select Stereo Speaker.  
If no music is played, replace the speaker or the  
system board.  
Diskette Drive Checkout  
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller,  
drive, or diskette. A scratch, write-enabled, non-defective,  
high-density (2HD) diskette is required.  
CAUTION:  
Make sure that the diskette does not have more than  
one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause  
damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail.  
Do the following to select the test device. See “Running  
the Diagnostics” on page 50 for details.  
1. Boot from and start PC Doctor. (See “PC Doctor  
System Diagnostics” on page 51 for details.)  
2. Select Diagnostics.  
3. Select Diskette Drives.  
4. Follow the instructions in the message window.  
If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reseat the  
connector on the system board.  
If the error still remains:  
1. Reseat the Combobay ASM.  
2. Reseat the Diskette Drive (FDD ASM).  
3. Replace the Diskette Drive (FDD ASM).  
4. Replace the Combobay Interposer card ASM.  
5. Replace the system board.  
CD-ROM ASM Checkout  
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller,  
drive, or CD-ROM. Make sure that the CD-ROM disc does  
not have any label attached to it. The label can cause  
damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail.  
Do the following to select the test device:  
1. Boot from and start PC Doctor. (See “PC Doctor  
System Diagnostics” on page 51 for details.)  
2. Select Interactive Tests.  
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3. Select CD-ROM/DVD Test.  
4. Follow the instructions in the message window.  
If an error occurs, reseat the connector on the system  
board.  
If the error still remains:  
1. Reseat the Combobay ASM.  
2. Reseat the CD-ROM ASM.  
3. Replace the CD-ROM ASM.  
4. Replace the Combobay Interposer card ASM.  
5. Replace the system board.  
Fan ASM Checkout  
To check the Fan ASM, do the following:  
1. Boot from and start PC Doctor. (See “PC Doctor  
System Diagnostics” on page 51 for details.)  
2. Select Diagnostics.  
3. Select Other Devices.  
4. Select Fan.  
5. Follow the instructions in the message window.  
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Keyboard and Auxiliary Input Device  
Checkout  
Note: Remove the external keyboard if the internal key-  
board is to be tested.  
If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected  
character appears, make sure that the flexible cable  
extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the con-  
nector.  
If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Key-  
board Test.  
1. Boot from and start PC Doctor. (See “PC Doctor  
System Diagnostics” on page 51 for details.)  
2. Select Interactive Tests.  
3. Select Keyboard.  
4. Follow the instructions in the message window.  
If the test detects a keyboard problem, do the following  
one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-  
defective FRU.  
1. Replace the keyboard.  
2. Replace the system board.  
The following auxiliary input devices are supported for this  
computer:  
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Numeric keypad  
Mouse (PS/2 compatible)  
External keyboard (with keyboard/mouse cable)  
If any of these devices do not work, reseat the cable con-  
nector and repeat the failing operation.  
If the problem does not reoccur, replace the device and  
then the system board.  
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Memory Checkout  
DIMM are available for increasing memory capacity.  
Slot 2 (MB)  
Total Memory  
(MB)  
Slot 1 (MB)  
32  
0
0
32  
32  
32  
0
32  
32  
64  
0
64  
64  
64  
32  
64  
64  
0
64  
64  
32  
64  
128  
0
96  
96  
128  
128  
128  
160  
160  
192  
192  
256  
128  
32  
128  
64  
128  
128  
128  
32  
128  
64  
128  
Memory errors might stop system operation, show error  
messages on the screen, or hang the system.  
Use the following procedure to isolate memory problems:  
1. Boot from and start PC Doctor. (See “PC Doctor  
System Diagnostics” on page 51 for details.)  
2. Select Memory Test - Full and/or Memory Test -  
Quick.  
3. Follow the instructions in the message window.  
Note: Make sure that the DIMM is properly installed into  
the connector. A loose connection can cause an  
error.  
System Programs in Flash Memory: System  
setup programs are stored in the flash memory.  
Flash Memory Update: The flash memory update  
is required for the following conditions:  
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New versions of system programs  
New features or options  
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Modem Board Checkout  
Do the following to isolate the problem to the system  
internal modem:  
1. Boot from and start PC Doctor. (See “PC Doctor  
System Diagnostics” on page 51 for details.)  
2. Select Diagnostics.  
3. Select Other Devices.  
4. Run Modem Loopback Test and Modem  
Dialtone/DTMF Test.  
5. Follow the instructions in the message window.  
6. If the test detects a modem problem, replace the  
modem card.  
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Power System Checkout  
To verify the symptom of the problem power on the com-  
puter using each of the following power sources:  
1. Remove the battery ASM.  
2. Connect the AC Adapter and check that power is sup-  
plied.  
3. Disconnect the AC Adapter and install the charged  
battery ASM; then check that power is supplied by the  
battery ASM.  
If you suspect a power problem, refer to the appropriate  
power supply check listed below:  
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“Checking the AC Adapter”  
“Checking the Operational Charging” on page 34  
“Checking the Battery ASM” on page 34  
Checking the AC Adapter: You are here  
because the computer fails only when the AC Adapter is  
used:  
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If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad  
Port Replicator with Advanced Etherjet Feature.  
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If the power-on indicator does not turn on, check the  
power cord of the AC Adapter for correct continuity  
and installation.  
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If the operational charge does not work, go to  
“Checking the Operational Charging” on page 34.  
Unplug the AC Adapter cable from the computer and  
measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC Adapter  
cable. See the following figure.  
Pin  
1
Voltage (V dc)  
+15.5 to +17.0  
Ground  
2
If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC Adapter.  
If the voltage is within the range, do the following:  
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Replace the DC-DC & BATT board.  
Replace the system board.  
If the problem is not corrected, go to “Undetermined  
Problems” on page 47  
Note: An audible noise from the AC Adapter does not  
always indicate a defective adapter.  
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Checking the Operational Charging: To  
check operational charging, use a discharged battery pack  
(Battery ASM) or a Battery ASM that has less than 50% of  
the total power remaining when installed in the computer.  
Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator  
does not turn on, remove the Battery ASM and let it return  
to room temperature. Reinstall the Battery ASM.  
If the charge indicator still does not turn on, replace the  
Battery ASM. If the charge indicator still does not turn on,  
replace the DC-DC & BATT board, then the system board.  
Then reinstall the Battery ASM. If the reinstalled Battery  
ASM is not charged, go to the next section.  
Checking the Battery ASM: Battery ASM  
charging will not start until the Fuel-Gauge shows that less  
than 95% of the total power remains; with this condition,  
the Battery ASM can charge to 100% of its capacity. This  
protects the Battery ASM from being overcharged or  
having a shortened life.  
Do the following:  
1. Power off the computer.  
2. Remove the Battery ASM and measure the voltage  
between battery terminals 1(+) and 7(-). See the fol-  
lowing figure:  
Note: Signal lines, not used in these steps, are used  
for communications between the system and  
the battery.  
3. If the voltage is less than 10.6V (Li-Ion) or 9.6V  
(NiMH), the Battery ASM has been discharged,  
recharge the Battery ASM. If the voltage is still less  
than 10.6V (Li-Ion) or 9.6V (NiMH), replace the  
battery.  
4. If the voltage is more than 10.6V (Li-Ion) or 9.6V  
(NiMH), measure the resistance between battery ter-  
minals 5 and 7. The resistance must be 390 ohm  
(Li-Ion) or 4 to 3K ohm. If the resistance is not  
correct, replace the Battery ASM. If the resistance is  
correct, replace the DC-DC & BATT board then the  
system board.  
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TrackPoint Checkout  
If the external mouse is connected, the TrackPoint does  
not work. In this case, please detach the external mouse to  
check the TrackPoint.  
If this does not correct the TrackPoint problem, continue  
with the following.  
After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer drifts on the  
screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement  
can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the  
TrackPoint pointer. This symptom is not a hardware  
problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer  
movement stops ina short period of time.  
If a click button problem or pointing stick problem occurs,  
do the following:  
1. Boot from and start PC Doctor. (See “PC Doctor  
System Diagnostics” on page 51 for details.)  
2. Select Interactive Tests.  
3. Select Mouse.  
4. Follow the instructions in the message window.  
If either the pointing stick or the click button does not work,  
do the following actions one a time to correct the problem.  
Do not replace a non-defective FRU.  
1. Reseat the keyboard cables.  
2. Replace the keyboard.  
3. Replace the system board.  
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Power Management Features  
Three power management modes are available in the com-  
puter system to reduce power consumption and to prolong  
battery life.  
Standby Mode: In standby mode, the following  
occurs:  
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The LCD backlight turns off.  
The audio amplifier turns off. (Fn+F3)  
Events that cause the computer to enter standby mode:  
Standby mode requested by the Fn key (Fn+F3).  
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The computer exits standby and resumes operation when  
any key is pressed.  
Suspend Mode: In suspend mode, the following  
occurs:  
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The LCD is powered off.  
The hard disk drive is powered off.  
The CPU stops.  
Events that cause the computer to enter suspend mode:  
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Suspend mode requested by the Fn key (Fn+F4).  
The Lid is closed (BIOS Setup).  
The specified time has elapsed.  
Battery low occurs and hibernation conditions are  
insufficient.  
Note: When battery is low, the battery status indi-  
cator blinks orange.  
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The computer is ejected from the ThinkPad Port  
Replicator with Advanced Etherjet Feature (BIOS  
Setup).  
The UltraBay FX (Combobay) switch is pressed.  
Notes:  
1. In the IBM BIOS Setup Utility, the computer can be  
set to suspend when lid is closed.  
2. In the IBM BIOS Setup Utility, the computer can be  
set to suspend when docked.  
The following events cause the computer to resume opera-  
tion from suspend mode:  
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The Lid is opened.  
The real time clock alarm is signaled.  
The ring indicator (RI) is signaled by the internal  
modem or a PC Card device.  
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The Fn key is pressed.  
Wake on LAN occurs.  
Power switch is pressed.  
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The computer also exits suspend mode when timer condi-  
tions are satisfied for entering hibernation mode.  
Hibernation Mode: For Windows NT or OS/2  
users:  
A Windows NT or OS/2 user cannot create a hibernation  
file in a Windows NT or OS/2 system that uses the  
NTFS/HPFS format system. If you want to use hibernation  
mode, you should reinstall Windows NT with a FAT format  
system. Also, if boot manager is installed, the computer  
cannot enter hibernation mode.  
Note: Before using hibernation mode, you need a  
hibernation file.  
In hibernation mode, the following occurs:  
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The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are  
stored on the hard disk.  
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The system is powered off.  
Notes:  
1. In the ThinkPad Configuration program, the computer  
can be set to suspend when docked.  
2. The computer cannot enter hibernation mode when it  
is attached to the ThinkPad Port Replicator with  
Advanced Etherjet Feature.  
Events that cause the computer to enter hibernation mode:  
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Hibernation mode requested by function key  
(Fn+F12).  
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Timer conditions are satisfied in suspend mode when  
hibernate by timer is enabled.  
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A critically low battery condition occurs.  
The power switch is pressed. (BIOS Setup)  
The compute exits hibernation mode and resumes opera-  
tion when the power-on switch is pressed. When power is  
turned on, the hibernation file in the boot record on the  
hard disk drive is read and the system status is restored  
from the hard disk drive.  
The following events cause the computer to resume opera-  
tion from hibernation mode.  
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The power switch is pressed.  
The real time clock alarm is signaled.  
Wake on LAN occurs.  
How to Create the Hibernation Function: Do as  
follows:  
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Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.  
Click on the Power Management icon.  
Click on the Hibernation Options tab.  
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Click on Enable Hibernation.  
Click on OK.  
Note: If you change the memory size, you need to  
recreate the hibernation file or partition. For  
partition-based hibernation, use the hibernation  
utility to delete the partition first before creating a  
new one.  
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Symptom-to-FRU Index  
The Symptom-to-FRU Index lists the symptoms and errors  
and the possible causes. The most likely cause is listed  
first.  
Note: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the  
sequence shown in the FRU/Action columns. If a  
FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put  
the original part back in the computer. Do not  
replace a non-defective FRU.  
This index can also be used to help you decide the next  
possible FRUs to be replaced when servicing a computer.  
Numeric error codes show the errors detected in POST or  
system operation (runtime). In the following error codes, X  
can be any number. If no codes are available, use narra-  
tive symptoms.  
If the symptom is not listed, go to “Undetermined  
Problems” on page 47.  
Note: For IBM devices not supported by diagnostic codes  
in this ThinkPad computer, see the manual for that  
device.  
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Numeric Error Codes  
The following is a list of the message that the BIOS can  
display. Most of them occur during POST. Some of them  
display information about a hardware device, e.g., the  
amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a  
problem with a device, such as the way it has been config-  
ured. Following the list are explanations of the messages  
and remedies for reported problems.  
If the system fails after you make changes in the Setup  
menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup  
defaults or correct the error.  
Symptom/Error FRU/Action in Sequence  
0200  
1. Reseat hard disk drive.  
Failure Fixed  
Disk  
2. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup  
Utility.  
3. Hard disk drive  
4. System board  
0211  
Go to “Keyboard and Auxiliary Input  
Device Checkout” on page 30.  
Stuck Key  
0211  
Go to “Keyboard and Auxiliary Input  
Device Checkout” on page 30.  
Keyboard  
error  
0212  
Go to “Keyboard and Auxiliary Input  
Device Checkout” on page 30.  
Keyboard  
Controller  
Failed  
0213  
Unlock external keyboard.  
Keyboard  
locked —  
Unlock key  
switch  
0220  
Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility.  
Monitor type  
does not  
match CMOS  
— Run Setup  
0230  
1. BIOS ROM  
Shadow RAM  
Failed at  
2. System board  
offset:nnnn  
0231  
1. DIMM  
System RAM  
Failed at  
2. System board  
offset:nnnn  
0232  
1. DIMM  
Extended  
2. System board  
RAM Failed  
at offset:nnnn  
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Symptom/Error FRU/Action in Sequence  
0250  
Replace backup battery (RTC) and run  
BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure the  
system time, then reboot the system.  
System  
battery is  
dead —  
Replace and  
run SETUP  
0251  
1. Backup battery (RTC)  
System  
CMOS  
2. Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure  
the system, then reboot the system.  
checksum  
bad —  
Default con-  
figuration  
used  
0260  
1. Backtup battery (RTC)  
System timer  
error  
2. Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure  
the system, then reboot the system.  
3. System board  
0270  
1. Backtup battery (RTC)  
Real time  
clock error  
2. Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure  
the system, then reboot the system.  
3. System board  
0280  
1. Load Setup Defaults in the BIOS  
Setup Utility.  
Previous boot  
incomplete —  
Default con-  
figuration  
2. Backup battery (RTC)  
3. System board  
used  
0281  
1. Load Setup Defaults in the BIOS  
Setup Utility.  
Memory size  
found by  
2. DIMM  
POST dif-  
fered from  
CMOS  
3. System board  
02B0  
1. Check that the drive is defined with  
the proper diskette type in BIOS  
Setup Utility.  
Diskette drive  
A error  
2. Go to “Diskette Drive Checkout” on  
page 28.  
02B2  
1. Check that the drive is defined with  
the proper diskette type in BIOS  
Setup Utility.  
Incorrect  
Drive A type  
— run  
2. Go to “Diskette Drive Checkout” on  
page 28.  
SETUP  
02D0  
1. CPU card  
System  
2. System board  
cache error  
— Cache dis-  
abled  
02F0  
1. CPU card  
CPU ID:  
2. System board  
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02F5  
1. DIMM  
DMA Test  
Failed  
2. CPU card  
3. System board  
02F6  
1. DIMM  
Software NMI  
Failed  
2. CPU card  
3. System board  
02F7  
1. DIMM  
Fail-Safe  
Timer NMI  
Failed  
2. CPU card  
3. System board  
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Symptom/Error FRU/Action in Sequence  
Device  
1. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup  
Address Con-  
flict  
Utility.  
2. Backup battery (RTC)  
3. System board  
Allocation  
Error for:  
device  
1. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup  
Utility.  
2. Backup battery (RTC)  
3. System board  
Failing Bits:  
nnnn  
1. DIMM  
2. BIOS ROM  
3. System board  
Invalid  
1. BIOS ROM  
System Con-  
figuration  
Data  
2. System board  
I/O device  
IRQ conflict  
1. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup  
Utility.  
2. Backup battery (RTC)  
3. System board  
Operating  
system not  
found  
1. Enter BIOS Setup Utility and see if  
the hard disk drive and diskette drive  
A: are properly identified.  
2. Diskette drive (FDD ASM)  
3. Hard disk drive  
4. System board  
Critical  
battery low  
Save your work; then connect the AC  
Adapter to the computer to recharge the  
battery.  
No Beep Symptoms  
Symptom/Error  
FRU/Action in Sequence  
No beep, power-on  
indicator on, LCD  
blank, no POST  
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Ensure every connector is  
connected tightly and cor-  
rectly.  
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DIMM  
Reseat CPU card.  
CPU card  
System board  
No beep, power-on  
indicator off, LCD  
blank during POST  
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Battery ASM  
AC Adapter  
DC-DC & BATT board ASM  
System board  
No beep, power-on  
indicator on, LCD  
blank during POST  
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Reseat DIMM.  
CPU card  
System board  
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Symptom/Error  
FRU/Action in Sequence  
No beep during  
POST but system  
runs correctly.  
Speaker  
LCD-Related Symptoms  
Symptom/Error  
FRU/Action in Sequence  
LCD backlight not  
working  
1. Reseat the LCD connector.  
2. Check the LCD inverter ID  
3. LCD FPC ASM  
4. LCD inverter  
LCD too dark  
LCD brightness  
cannot be adjusted  
5. LCD  
LCD contrast cannot  
be adjusted  
6. System board  
LCD screen unread-  
able  
1. Reseat the LCD connector.  
2. Check the LCD inverter ID  
3. LCD FPC ASM  
4. LCD inverter  
Character missing  
pels  
Screen abnormal  
5. LCD  
Wrong color dis-  
played  
6. System board  
LCD has extra hori-  
zontal or vertical lines  
displayed.  
1. Check the LCD inverter ID  
2. LCD FPC ASM  
3. LCD inverter  
4. LCD  
5. System board  
Keyboard-Related Symptoms  
Symptom/Error  
FRU/Action in Sequence  
Keyboard (one or  
more keys) doesn't  
work.  
1. Reseat the keyboard cable.  
2. Keyboard  
3. System board  
Indicator-Related Symptoms  
Symptom/Error  
FRU/Action in Sequence  
Indicator incorrectly  
remains off or on, but  
system runs cor-  
rectly.  
1. Reseat the LED board.  
2. LED board  
3. System board  
Power-Related Symptoms  
Symptom/Error  
FRU/Action in Sequence  
Power shuts down  
during operation.  
1. Battery  
2. AC Adapter  
3. DC/DC & Charger board ASM  
4. System board  
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FRU/Action in Sequence  
The system will not  
power on.  
1. Battery ASM  
2. AC Adapter  
3. DC/DC & Charger board ASM  
4. System board  
The system will not  
power off.  
1. Press and hold the power  
switch for more than 4  
seconds  
2. DC/DC & Charger board ASM  
3. System board  
Battery can't be  
charged.  
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Battery  
DC/DC & Charger board ASM  
Combobay board  
System board  
PC Card (PCMCIA)-Related Symptoms  
Symptom/Error  
FRU/Action in Sequence  
System cannot detect  
the PC Card  
1. PC Card (PCMCIA) slots  
assembly  
(PCMCIA)  
2. System board  
Speaker-Related Symptoms  
Symptom/Error  
FRU/Action in Sequence  
Speakers make noise  
or no sound comes  
from system.  
1. Speaker  
2. System board  
In DOS or Windows  
multimedia programs,  
no sound comes from  
the computer.  
1. Speaker  
2. System board  
Power Management-Related Symptoms  
Symptom/Error  
FRU/Action in Sequence  
The system will not  
enter hibernation  
mode.  
1. Keyboard (if control is from  
the keyboard)  
2. Hard disk drive  
3. System board  
The system will not  
wake up from  
1. Keyboard (if control is from  
the keyboard)  
hibernation mode.  
2. Hard disk drive  
3. System board  
The system will not  
enter suspend mode  
after closing the LCD.  
1. Lid switch  
2. System board  
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Symptom/Error  
FRU/Action in Sequence  
Battery fuel-gauge  
does not go higher  
than 90%.  
1. Remove Battery ASM and let  
it cool for 2 hours.  
2. Refresh battery (continue  
using battery in BIOS Setup  
mode until power off, then  
charge battery).  
3. Battery  
4. DC/DC & Charger board  
5. System board  
System configuration  
does not match the  
installed devices.  
1. Load Setup Defaults and  
reboot the system.  
2. Reseat the Combobay ASM.  
System hangs  
intermittently.  
1. Reseat Hard Disk/Combobay  
ASM.  
2. Fan ASM  
3. System board  
Peripheral-Device-Related Symptom  
Symptom/Error  
FRU/Action in Sequence  
External display does  
not work correctly.  
System board  
USB does not work  
correctly.  
System board  
Print problems.  
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Run printer self-test.  
Printer driver  
Printer cable  
System board  
Serial or parallel port  
device problems.  
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Device driver  
Device cable  
Device  
System board  
Note: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list  
and the problem remains, see “Undetermined  
Problems” on page 47.  
Intermittent Problems  
Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a  
variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware  
defect, such as cosmic radiation, electronic discharge, or  
software errors. FRU replacement should be considered  
only when a recurring problem exists.  
When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following:  
1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system  
board in loop mode at least 10 times.  
2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRUs.  
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3. If any error is detected, replace the FRU shown by  
the FRU code.. Rerun the test to verify that no more  
errors exist.  
Undetermined Problems  
You are here because the diagnostic tests did not identify  
which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are  
incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether  
the system is inoperative. Follow these procedures to  
isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate nondefective FRUs).  
Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the  
failure is operating correctly. (See “Power System  
Checkout” on page 33).  
1. Power off the computer.  
2. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are  
found, replace the FRU.  
3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:  
a. Non-IBM devices  
b. Devices attached to the ThinkPad Port  
Replicator with Advanced Etherjet Feature  
c. Printer, mouse, and other external devices  
d. Battery ASM  
e. Hard disk drive  
f. DIMM  
g. CD-ROM and Diskette Drive (FDD ASM) in the  
Combobay (UltraBay FX)  
h. PC Cards (PCMCIA)  
4. Power on the computer.  
5. Determine if the problem has changed.  
6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed  
devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU.  
7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs  
one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU.  
a. System board  
b. LCD panel ASM  
c. CPU card  
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Note: You can download the CE Utility Program Diskette  
from the IBM website.  
Setting the LCD Panel ID  
There is an EEPROM in the inverter which stores its sup-  
ported LCD type ID code. If you replace a LCD with one of  
a different brand or use a new inverter, the ID information  
in the inverter EEPROM should be updated.  
Follow the steps below to set the LCD Panel ID:  
1. Boot from the Utility Program Diskette.  
2. Select LCD Panel ID Utility from PC DOS 7.0  
Startup Menu.  
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to read the  
current or to set a new LCD Panel ID code.  
Note: When you set a new LCD Panel ID and the  
new LCD is not yet enabled (to function),  
connect an external CRT to see the program  
execution process.  
Attention: Make sure the new ID code you choose  
corresponds to the LCD brand and type. If you write a  
wrong ID into the inverter, just reboot and re-execute  
the program and input the correct ID code.  
4. Restart the computer — the new LCD should work  
normally.  
Note: If the LCD cannot display after changing the ID  
code, make sure you write the correct ID code or  
try reconnecting the LCD FPC cable connectors.  
Setting the Thermal Sensor  
The system is equipped with sensors to protect against  
system overheating. By setting the system and processor  
thermal thresholds, the system can turn on the cooling Fan  
ASM or shut down automatically when the temperature  
reaches the defined threshold parameters.  
System experiencing frequent auto sensor shutdown may  
need to reset the thermal sensor threshold and execute  
the Fan ASM test to ensure the normal operation of the  
cooling Fan ASM (refer to “Fan ASM Checkout” on  
page 29).  
Follow the steps below to set the thermal threshold:  
1. Boot from the Utility Program Diskette.  
2. Select Thermal Sensor Utility from PC DOS 7.0  
Startup menu, then press F4.  
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Writing the RFID Data  
The EEPROM on the system board contains the system  
unit serial number and the system board serial number.  
When you replace the system board, restore the system  
unit serial number using the RFID Utility in the ThinkPad  
CE Utility Diskette. The serial number label is attached to  
the computer.  
This utility allows you to  
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add S/N data to the EEPROM (option 1)  
read S/N data from the EEPROM (option 2)  
delete S/N data from the EEPROM (option 3)  
Follow the instructions on the screen.  
Flash UUID  
The EEPROM on the system board contains the Universal  
Unique ID (UUID) — that is, for Microsoft or Internet use.  
When you replace the system board using the Flash UUID  
Utility in the ThinkPad CE Utility Diskette. The UUID utility  
will automatically assign the UUID via Windows.  
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Running the Diagnostics  
PC Doctor for DOS is used to perform diagnostics on the  
ThinkPad 390E.  
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PC Doctor System Diagnostics  
Note: Some test items require tools as shown below:  
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FDD: Erasable 2HD diskette  
Parallel: Wrap plug (P/N: 72X8546)  
Serial: Wrap plug (P/N: 72X8546)  
PCMCIA: PC test card (P/N: 35G4703)  
CD-ROM: Any data and audio CDs  
ThinkPad 390E PC Doctor for DOS Diskettes  
1 and 2 (available from the website)  
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ThinkPad 390E CE Utility Diskette (available  
from the website)  
To run PC Doctor:  
1. Shutdown the computer.  
2. Insert the PC Doctor for DOS diskette #1 into the  
diskette drive.  
3. Turn on the computer.  
4. Select the correct model name and test type:  
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Option 1: TP-390E without audio  
Option 2: TP-390E with audio  
and press Enter.  
5. When prompted, remove the diskette from the  
diskette drive; then insert the PC Doctor for DOS  
diskette #2 into the diskette drive and press any key.  
The PC Doctor for DOS diagnostics program screen  
appears.  
To use PC Doctor:  
1. Press the left and right arrow keys to move around  
the main menu. Press Enter to enable the highlighted  
option. The main options are:  
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Diagnostics  
Interactive Tests  
Hardware Info  
Utility  
Quit  
2. Press the up and down arrow keys to move in a  
selected menu. Press Enter to enable the highlighted  
option.  
Note: You can press F1 for help.  
The Diagnostics and Interactive Tests menus contain test  
items you perform on the computer. After performing a  
test, press F3 to view the test result log for detailed infor-  
mation.  
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PC Doctor Diagnostics Error Codes and  
Messages: The following table does not include user-  
initiated aborts, which display the error type 195.  
Error Code 0-199  
Error Code  
Test(s)  
Message  
0-199  
Y2K  
Year 2000 issue detected  
FRU/Action in Sequence:  
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Backup battery (RTC)  
System board  
Error Code 1-1 to 1-260  
Error Code  
Test(s)  
Message  
1-1  
SMBUS  
No SMBUS detected (if  
iFailNoSmbus=1)  
1-34  
DMA  
DMA transfer buffer allo-  
cate  
1-198  
SMBUS  
No SMBUS detected (if  
iFailNoSmbus=0)  
1-254  
1-255  
1-256  
1-260  
DMA  
DMA  
DMA  
IRQ  
DMA transfer  
DMA page register  
DMA register  
IRQ controller  
FRU/Action in Sequence:  
System board  
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Error Code 1-286 to 1-300  
Error Code  
Test(s)  
Message  
1-286  
Timer  
Timer 0  
BIOS timer  
Timer 1  
1-287  
Timer  
RAM refresh  
Timer 2  
1-288  
1-292  
1-298  
1-299  
1-300  
Timer  
CMOS RAM  
RTC  
Pattern test  
Time update  
Periodic interrupt  
Alarm interrupt  
RTC  
RTC  
FRU/Action in Sequence:  
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Check BIOS setting  
Backup battery (RTC)  
System board  
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Error Code 5-16 to 15-36  
Error Code  
5-16  
Test(s)  
Video  
Video  
Video  
Video  
Message  
Memory pattern failed  
Video page test failed  
Register failed  
5-24  
5-26  
5-199  
Could not initialize mode  
13H for register test  
11-2  
COM  
COM  
COM  
COM  
COM  
COM  
Timeout sending  
LCR/MCR fail  
11-13  
11-14  
11-15  
11-40  
11-197  
Internal loopback  
External loopback  
No interrupt detected  
No FIFO part (can't run  
FIFO test)  
IR mode enabled (can't  
run serial test)  
No external loopback  
adapter (if prompt times  
out)  
11-198  
11-286  
11-290  
14-15  
COM  
COM  
COM  
LPT  
Aborted  
Baudrate register  
DLAB  
External loopback fail  
No interrupt  
14-40  
LPT  
14-196  
LPT  
Test aborted (too many  
failures)  
14-197  
LPT  
No loopback (prompt  
timed out)  
14-250  
15-1  
LPT  
USB  
USB  
Data register  
Not detected  
Register failed  
15-36  
FRU/Action in Sequence:  
System board  
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Error Code 18-1 to 18-27  
Error Code  
18-1  
Test(s)  
Message  
PCMCIA  
PCMCIA  
PCMCIA  
No PCMCIA detected  
Incorrect PCMCIA version  
18-5  
18-9  
Incorrect number of  
sockets  
18-24  
18-27  
PCMCIA  
PCMCIA  
Index register failed  
Socket configuration read  
error  
FRU/Action in Sequence:  
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PCMCIA holder  
System board  
Error Code 20-1 to 71-41  
Error Code  
20-1  
Test(s)  
PCI  
Message  
No PCI detected  
20-5  
PCI  
Incorrect PCI BIOS  
version  
20-27  
PCI  
Problem reading PCI con-  
figuration  
20-196  
25-14  
25-32  
PCI  
IDE  
IDE  
Too many PCI errors  
Controller data loop  
Inquiry data change  
between reads  
25-195  
25-198  
IDE  
IDE  
User abort  
No drive parameters  
readable  
Testing parameters out of  
range  
25-250  
25-260  
25-262  
71-1  
IDE  
IDE  
IDE  
SB  
POST/BIST  
Read/verify  
Seek error  
PNPISA sound card  
detected, but not enabled  
PCI sound card detected,  
but not enabled  
Sound card not detected  
DSP data loopback failed  
IRQ test failed  
71-11  
71-40  
71-41  
SB  
SB  
SB  
DMA test failed  
FRU/Action in Sequence:  
System board  
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Error Code  
Test(s)  
ACCHARGER  
Message  
75-1  
AC Charger not sup-  
ported  
FRU/Action in Sequence:  
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DC-DC & BATT board ASM  
System board  
Error Code 89-250 to 89-294  
Error Code  
89-250  
Test(s)  
CPU  
Message  
Math coprocessor  
Registers  
89-266  
CPU  
MMX  
89-278  
89-282  
89-286  
89-294  
CPU  
CPU  
CPU  
CPU  
Arithmetics  
Logical ops  
String ops  
Exceptions  
FRU/Action in Sequence:  
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Reload BIOS default setting  
CPU card  
System board  
Error Code 170-1 to 175-198  
Error Code  
Test(s)  
Message  
170-1  
LM80/LM81  
Chip not detected  
(iFailNoLm80=1)  
170-27  
LM80/LM81  
LM80/LM81  
All interrupts masked  
170-198  
Chip not detected  
(iFailNoLm80=0)  
170-250  
175-1  
LM80/LM81  
Interrupt condition  
detected  
LM75/  
Max1617/  
FAN  
Chip not detected  
(iFailNoLm80=1)  
Fan test not supported  
No fan detected  
175-198  
LM75/  
Max1617  
Chip not detected  
(iFailNoLm80=0)  
FRU/Action in Sequence:  
System board  
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Error Code 175-199  
Error Code  
Test(s)  
Message  
175-199  
FAN  
Fan test failed  
FRU/Action in Sequence:  
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Fan ASM  
System board  
Error Code 175-250 to 185-262  
Error Code  
Test(s)  
Message  
175-250  
LM75/  
Max1617  
Interrupt condition  
detected  
185-1  
RFID/  
Asset ID not supported  
ALERTPACK  
SMBUS not detected (if  
not required)  
AlertPack not supported  
AlertPack not detected (if  
not required)  
185-2  
185-5  
185-9  
ALERTPACK  
ALERTPACK  
Transmission timeout  
Invalid revision  
RFID/  
ALERTPACK  
SMBUS not detected (if  
required)  
AlertPack not detected (if  
required)  
185-16  
ALERTPACK  
Pattern test  
185-262  
RFID/  
ALERTPACK  
Problem reading  
EEPROM  
Bad header checksum  
Bad area checksum  
Problem detecting  
antenna  
No antenna detected  
FRU/Action in Sequence:  
System board  
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Error Code 201-1 to 201-198  
Error Code  
Test(s)  
Message  
201-1  
DIMM  
No SMBus detected  
(iFailNoSmbus=1)  
No DIMMs detected  
(iFailNoDimms=1)  
201-13  
DIMM  
EEPROM write protect  
failed (iFailEpWr=1)  
201-25  
DIMM  
DIMM  
Bad EEPROM checksum  
201-198  
No SMBus detected  
(iFailNoSmbus=0)  
FRU/Action in Sequence:  
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DIMM  
System board  
Error Code 202-1 to 202-18  
Error Code  
Test(s)  
Message  
202-1  
CACHE  
CPU not in correct mode  
for test  
202-3  
CACHE  
CACHE  
NMI detected during  
cache test  
202-18  
Cache failed random  
pattern test  
FRU/Action in Sequence:  
System board  
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Error Code 206-16 to 206-290  
Error Code  
206-16  
Test(s)  
FD  
Message  
Sector pattern test failed  
206-27  
FD  
Read failure (not able to  
detect disk size)  
206-198  
206-262  
206-290  
FD  
FD  
FD  
Not able to detect disk  
size parameters  
Read, write or verify  
failure  
Seek failed  
FRU/Action in Sequence:  
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Reseat diskette drive cable  
Diskette drive (FDD ASM)  
System board  
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Error Code 215-1 to 215-254  
Error Code  
Test(s)  
Message  
215-1  
CDROM  
No drive or MSCDEX  
driver detected  
215-196  
215-254  
CDROM  
CDROM  
Too many errors  
Sector read failed  
FRU/Action in Sequence:  
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Reseat CD-ROM cable  
CD-ROM drive  
System board  
Error Code 217-14 to 217-262  
Error Code  
217-14  
Test(s)  
HD  
Message  
Controller data loop  
217-32  
HD  
Inquiry data change  
between reads  
217-195  
217-198  
HD  
HD  
User abort  
No drive parameters  
readable  
Testing parameters out of  
range  
217-250  
217-260  
217-262  
HD  
HD  
HD  
POST/BIST  
Read/verify  
Seek error  
FRU/Action in Sequence:  
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Reload BIOS default setting  
Hard disk connector  
Hard disk drive  
Error Code 301-250 to 301-266  
Error Code  
301-250  
301-254  
301-258  
301-266  
Test(s)  
KBD  
Message  
Interrupt  
POST  
KBD  
KBD  
Stuck keys  
Interface  
KBD  
FRU/Action in Sequence:  
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Reseat keyboard connector  
Keyboard  
System board  
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Error Code 304-1 to 304-199  
Error Code  
Test(s)  
Message  
304«1  
BATTERY  
No battery installed  
No battery detected  
General battery failure  
304«199  
BATTERY  
FRU/Action in Sequence:  
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Battery pack  
DC-DC & BATT board ASM  
System board  
Error Code 415-1 to 415-250  
Error Code  
Test(s)  
Message  
415-1  
MODEM  
PNPISA modem detected  
but not enabled  
PCI modem detected but  
not enabled  
Modem not detected  
Modem ATZ  
415-250  
COM/Modem  
No dial tone detected  
FRU/Action in Sequence:  
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Reseat Modem card  
Modem card  
System board  
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LCD FRU Replacement Notice: The TFT LCD  
for the notebook computer contains over 2,359,296 thin-  
film transistors (TFTs). A small number of missing, discol-  
ored, or lighted dots (on all the time) is characteristic of  
TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can  
cause viewing concerns. The LCD should be replaced if  
the number of missing, discolored, or lighted dots in any  
background is:  
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SVGA (12.1"): 5 or more bright dots, 5 or more dark  
dots, or a total of 9 or more bright and dark dots  
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XGA (13.3"/14.1"): 8 or more bright dots, 8 or more  
dark dots, or a total of 9 or more bright and dark dots  
Replacing the system Board: When you  
replace the system board, restore the system unit serial  
number using the RFID Utility and reassign the UUID using  
the Flash UUID Utility in the ThinkPad 390E CE Utility  
Diskette. See “Writing the RFID Data” on page 49 and  
“Flash UUID” on page 49 respectively.  
Note: Do not power off the computer while restoring the  
RFID.  
Screw Notices: When you service this machine, do  
the following,  
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Keep the screw kit (P/N 12J0808) in your tool bag.  
Always use new screws. Plastic-coated screws  
cannot be reused.  
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Use a torque screwdriver if possible.  
Screw Tightening Information p.Loose screws  
can cause a reliability problem. The IBM ThinkPad  
compute addresses this problem with plastic-coated  
screws. Tighten screws as follows,  
Plastic to plastic  
Logic card to plastic  
Torque driver  
Turn an additional  
90 degrees after  
the screw head  
touches the  
surface of the  
plastic part.  
Turn an additional  
180 degrees after  
the screw head  
touches the  
surface of the logic  
card.  
If you have a  
torque driver, refer  
to the torque  
instructions with  
each step.  
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Battery ASM  
To remove the Battery ASM, press the latch to release,  
then pull out the Battery ASM.  
Reverse the steps described above when installing a new  
battery pack.  
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Hard Disk Drive  
Warning  
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Do not drop or apply any shock to the hard disk drive.  
The hard disk drive is sensitive to physical shock.  
Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent  
loss of data on the drive.  
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Before removing the drive, have the user make a  
backup copy of all the information on the drive if pos-  
sible.  
Never remove the drive while the system is operating  
or is in suspend mode.  
To remove the hard disk drive:  
1. Use a coin to unscrew the hard disk drive screw.  
Note: The screw cannot be removed from the cover.  
2. Gently pull out the cover of the hard disk drive  
module.  
3. Carefully slide out the hard disk drive module to  
remove.  
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Combo Bay  
To remove the Combo Bay, press and hold the lock to  
release, then slide out the Combo Bay module to remove.  
Diskette Drive (FDD ASM)  
To remove the Diskette Drive (FDD ASM):  
1. Remove the four screws securing the Diskettte Drive  
(FDD ASM) as shown.  
2. Disconnect the Diskette Drive (FDD ASM) cable from  
the connector.  
3. Slide out the Diskette Drive (FDD ASM) to remove.  
Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
1
M2.5 x 3.5L  
(3)  
Flat head,  
black  
1.6 kgf-cm  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
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CD-ROM ASM  
To remove the CD-ROM ASM:  
1. Remove the four screws securing the CD-ROM ASM.  
2. Carefully slide out the CD-ROM ASM to remove.  
Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
1
M2.5x 4L (4)  
Flat head,  
silver  
1.6 kgf-cm  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
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Combo Bay FPC  
To remove the Combo Bay FPC:  
1. Remove the two screws securing the Combo Bay  
FPC.  
2. Carefully disconnect the Combo Bay FPC from the  
connector.  
Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
1
M2.5x 3.5L  
(2)  
Pan head,  
black  
1.6 kgf-cm  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
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Hard Disk Adapter Combo Bay ASM  
To remove the second hard disk drive from the hard disk  
drive adapter:  
1. Remove the two screws of the Combo Bay adapter.  
2. Slide the hard disk drive out and up to remove.  
Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
1
M3 x 5L (2)  
Pan head,  
black  
1.6 kgf-cm  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
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Modem Card  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
To remove the modem card:  
1. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to remove the screw on  
the modem door.  
2. Carefully release the latches on both sides of the  
modem card.  
3. Gently pull out the cable from the connector to  
remove the modem card.  
Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
1
M2 x 18L (1)  
Pan head,  
black  
2.0kgf-cm  
Note: The screws do not separate from the modem board  
cover.  
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Backup Battery (RTC)  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
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“Modem Card” on page 68  
Safety Notice 4: Translation on page 7  
The backup battery is a lithium battery and can cause  
a fire, an explosion, or severe burns. Do not recharge  
it, remove its polarized connector, disassemble it, heat  
it above 100°C (212°F), incinerate it, or expose its cell  
contents to water. Dispose of the battery as required  
by local ordinances or regulations. Use of an incorrect  
battery can result in ignition or explosion of the  
battery. Replacement batteries can be ordered from  
IBM or IBM Authorized Dealers.  
Use your thumb first to pull out the backup battery (RTC).  
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Keyboard  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
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“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
To remove the keyboard:  
1. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to release the latches to  
lift the middle cover away.  
2. Remove the two screws securing the keyboard.  
Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
3
M2 x 4L (2)  
Flat head,  
silver  
1.6 kgf-cm  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
3. Lift the keyboard up to expose the keyboard con-  
nector.  
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4. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to release the cable  
from the connector.  
5. Remove the keyboard from the lower case.  
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LED Board  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
To remove the LED board:  
1. Remove the screw securing the LED board then dis-  
connect the LED cable from the connector.  
2. Lift the LED board.  
Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
2
M2 x 4L (1)  
Flat head,  
silver  
2.0 kgf-cm  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
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Upper Heatsink  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
1
2
3
M2.5 x 18L  
(3)  
Pan head,  
black  
2.0 kgf-cm  
M2 x 18L (3)  
Pan head,  
black  
2.0 kgf-cm  
1.6 kgf-cm  
M2 x 4L (4)  
Flat head,  
silver  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
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PCMCIA Slots  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
“Upper Heatsink” on page 73  
To remove the PCMCIA slots:  
1. Remove the three screws securing the PCMCIA slot  
board.  
Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
1
M2 x 18L (3)  
Pan head,  
black  
2.0 kgf-cm  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
2. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to disconnect the  
PCMCIA card from the connector.  
3. Carefully remove the PCMCIA card.  
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CAUTION:  
When reassembling this section of the machine, the  
upper heatsink must be reassembled first before the  
PCMCIA slots.  
CPU Board  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
Use a stick to remove the CPU board.  
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LCD Panel ASM  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
To remove the LCD Panel ASM:  
1. Remove the two screws securing the LCD FPC cable.  
2. Remove the LCD FPC cable.  
3. Disconnect the LCD FPC cable from the lower case  
(12.1").  
Disconnect the LCD FPC cable and LVDS board  
(13.3" and 14.1").  
4. Turn the notebook over; then remove four screws  
securing the LCD Panel ASM as shown.  
5. Pull out the LCD Panel ASM.  
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Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
2
M2.5 x 10L  
(1)  
Pan head,  
silver  
12.1"L 1.6  
kgf«cm  
M2 x 4L (1)  
Pan head,  
black  
12.1"R  
1.6kgf-cm  
2
M2.5 x 18L  
(1)  
Pan head,  
silver  
13.3" and  
14.1"  
M2 x 10L (1)  
Pan head,  
silver  
L:1.6 kgf-cm  
R:1.6 kgf-cm  
3
M2.5 x 6L (4)  
Flat head,  
black  
3.5 kgf-cm  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
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Upper Cover ASM  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
“LED Board” on page 72  
“Upper Heatsink” on page 73  
“LCD Panel ASM” on page 76  
To remove the upper case:  
1. Remove the screws from the upper cover ASM.  
Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
1
M2 x 4L (3)  
Flat head,  
silver  
1.6 kgf-cm  
2
M2 x 18L (3)  
Pan head,  
black  
1.6 kgf-cm  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
2. Turn the notebook over. Then remove the 4 screws  
from the base cover.  
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tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
3
M2.5 x 6L (1)  
Flat head,  
black  
2.0 kgf-cm  
4
M2.5 x 18L  
(3)  
Pan head,  
black  
2.0 kgf-cm  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
3. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to remove the latch.  
4. Disconnect the cable from the main unit. Now you  
can remove the upper cover ASM from the base  
cover ASM.  
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IMM Lower Heatsink ASM  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
“LED Board” on page 72  
“Upper Heatsink” on page 73  
“CPU Board” on page 75  
“LCD Panel ASM” on page 76  
“Upper Cover ASM” on page 78  
To remove the IMM lower heatsink ASM:  
1. Remove the 2 screws securing the IMM lower  
heatsink ASM. Lift the IMM lower heatsink ASM up to  
remove.  
2. Disconnect the power cable from the connector.  
Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
2
M2.5 x 6L (2)  
Flat head,  
black  
1.6 kgf-cm  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
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Fan ASM  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
“LED Board” on page 72  
“Upper Heatsink” on page 73  
“CPU Board” on page 75  
“LCD Panel ASM” on page 76  
“Upper Cover ASM” on page 78  
“IMM Lower Heatsink ASM” on page 80  
To remove the fan ASM:  
1. Remove the screw securing the fan ASM. Lift the fan  
ASM up to remove.  
2. Remove the two screws securing the fan ASM.  
3. Remove the mylar from the fan ASM.  
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Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
1
M2 x 4L (1)  
Flat head,  
silver  
1.6 kgf-cm  
2
M2.5 x 3.5L  
(2)  
Flat head,  
black  
1.6 kgf-cm  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
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Power Latch, IR Board, and DC-DC &  
BATT Board  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
“LED Board” on page 72  
“Upper Heatsink” on page 73  
“CPU Board” on page 75  
“LCD Panel ASM” on page 76  
“Upper Cover ASM” on page 78  
“IMM Lower Heatsink ASM” on page 80  
“Fan ASM” on page 81  
To remove these boards and latch:  
1. Remove the power latch and IR board.  
2. Remove the screw securing the DC-DC & BATT  
board and disconnect the DC-DC & BATT board from  
the base cover ASM.  
Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
3
M2.5 x 6L (1)  
Pan head,  
black  
3.2 kgf-cm  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
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System Board  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
“LED Board” on page 72  
“Upper Heatsink” on page 73  
“CPU Board” on page 75  
“LCD Panel ASM” on page 76  
“Upper Cover ASM” on page 78  
“IMM Lower Heatsink ASM” on page 80  
“Fan ASM” on page 81  
“Power Latch, IR Board, and DC-DC & BATT Board”  
on page 83  
Note: See “Replacing the system Board” on page 61  
before proceeding.  
Remove the two screws from the system board and gently  
remove the system board from the base cover ASM.  
Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
1
M2.5 x 6L (2)  
Pan head,  
black  
3.2 kgf-cm  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
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Combo Bay Interposer Board  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
“LED Board” on page 72  
“Upper Heatsink” on page 73  
“CPU Board” on page 75  
“LCD Panel ASM” on page 76  
“Upper Cover ASM” on page 78  
“IMM Lower Heatsink ASM” on page 80  
“Fan ASM” on page 81  
“Power Latch, IR Board, and DC-DC & BATT Board”  
on page 83  
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“System Board” on page 84  
Disconnect the Combo Bay Interposer Board from the  
system board.  
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LCD Bezel ASM 14.1"  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
Remove the three screws securing the LCD bezel.  
Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
2
M2.5 x 6L (3)  
Pan head,  
black  
1.6 kgf-cm  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
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Speaker ASM 14.1"  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
“LCD Bezel ASM 14.1"” on page 86  
To remove the speaker:  
1. Carefully disconnect the speaker cable from the con-  
nector.  
2. Remove the six screws securing the speaker.  
3. Gently lift the speaker away from the display panel.  
Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
2
M2 x 4L (2)  
Flat head,  
silver  
1.6 kgf-cm  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
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VR Board ASM 14.1"  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
“LCD Bezel ASM 14.1"” on page 86  
“Speaker ASM 14.1"” on page 87  
To remove the VR board ASM:  
1. Disconnect the power cable from the VR board.  
2. Carefully remove the VR board from the display  
panel.  
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Microphone ASM 14.1"  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
“LCD Bezel ASM 14.1"” on page 86  
“Speaker ASM 14.1"” on page 87  
“VR Board ASM 14.1"” on page 88  
To remove the microphone ASM:  
1. Disconnect the power cable from the microphone.  
2. Lift the LCD away from the display panel.  
LCD Panel ASM 14.1"  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
“LCD Bezel ASM 14.1"” on page 86  
“Speaker ASM 14.1"” on page 87  
“VR Board ASM 14.1"” on page 88  
“Microphone ASM 14.1"”  
Remove the screw covers and screws.  
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Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
M2 x 4L (2)  
Flat head,  
silver  
1.6 kgf-cm  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
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LCD Inverter ASM 14.1"  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
“LCD Bezel ASM 14.1"” on page 86  
“Speaker ASM 14.1"” on page 87  
“VR Board ASM 14.1"” on page 88  
“Microphone ASM 14.1"” on page 89  
“LCD Panel ASM 14.1"” on page 89  
Note: See “Setting the LCD Panel ID” on page 48.  
To remove the LCD inverter ASM:  
1. Disconnect the cable from the inverter board.  
2. Lift the inverter board away from the display panel.  
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LCD FPC ASM 14.1"  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
“LCD Bezel ASM 14.1"” on page 86  
“Speaker ASM 14.1"” on page 87  
“VR Board ASM 14.1"” on page 88  
“Microphone ASM 14.1"” on page 89  
“LCD Panel ASM 14.1"” on page 89  
Disconnect the LCD FPC cable from the LCD.  
Note: The LCD FPC cable has a double-sided adhesive  
tape attached on its back side. Two current black  
tapes (LCD FPC Stopper Tape) must be applied to  
this cable.  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
Remove the three screws securing the LCD bezel.  
Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
2
M2.5 x 6L (3)  
Pan head,  
black  
1.6 kgf-cm  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
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Speaker ASM 13.3"  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
“LCD Bezel ASM 13.3"” on page 93  
To remove the speaker:  
1. Carefully disconnect the speaker cable from the con-  
nector.  
2. Remove the five screws securing the speaker.  
3. Gently lift the speaker away from the display panel.  
Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
2
M2 x 4L (5)  
Flat head,  
silver  
1.6 kgf-cm  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
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VR Board ASM 13.3"  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
“LCD Bezel ASM 13.3"” on page 93  
“Speaker ASM 13.3"” on page 94  
To remove the VR board ASM:  
1. Disconnect the power cable from the VR board.  
2. Carefully remove the VR board from the display  
panel.  
Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
2
M2 x 4L (1)  
Flat head,  
silver  
1.6 kgf-cm  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
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LCD Inverter ASM 13.3"  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
“LCD Bezel ASM 13.3"” on page 93  
“Speaker ASM 13.3"” on page 94  
“VR Board ASM 13.3"” on page 95  
Note: See “Setting the LCD Panel ID” on page 48.  
To remove the LCD inverter ASM:  
1. Disconnect the cable from the inverter board.  
2. Lift the inverter board away from the display panel.  
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Microphone ASM 13.3"  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
“LCD Bezel ASM 13.3"” on page 93  
“Speaker ASM 13.3"” on page 94  
“VR Board ASM 13.3"” on page 95  
“LCD Inverter ASM 13.3"” on page 96  
To remove the microphone ASM:  
1. Disconnect the power cable from the microphone.  
2. Lift the LCD away from the display panel.  
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LCD Panel ASM 13.3"  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
“LCD Bezel ASM 13.3"” on page 93  
“Speaker ASM 13.3"” on page 94  
“VR Board ASM 13.3"” on page 95  
“LCD Inverter ASM 13.3"” on page 96  
“Microphone ASM 13.3"” on page 97  
Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
1
M2 x 4L (1)  
Flat head,  
silver  
1.6 kgf-cm  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
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LCD FPC ASM 13.3"  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
“LCD Bezel ASM 13.3"” on page 93  
“Speaker ASM 13.3"” on page 94  
“VR Board ASM 13.3"” on page 95  
“LCD Inverter ASM 13.3"” on page 96  
“Microphone ASM 13.3"” on page 97  
“LCD Panel ASM 13.3"” on page 98  
Disconnect the LCD FPC cable from the LCD.  
Note: The LCD FPC cable has a double-sided adhesive  
tape attached on its back side. A current black  
tape (LCD FPC Stopper Tape) must be applied to  
this cable.  
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LCD Bezel ASM 12.1"  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
Remove the three screws securing the LCD bezel.  
Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
2
M2.5 x 6L (3)  
Pan head,  
black  
3.2 kgf-cm  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
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Speaker ASM 12.1"  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
“LCD Bezel ASM 12.1"” on page 100  
To remove the speaker:  
1. Carefully disconnect the speaker cable from the con-  
nector.  
2. Remove the five screws securing the speaker.  
3. Gently lift the speaker away from the display panel.  
Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
2
M2 x 4L (5)  
Flat head,  
silver  
1.6 kgf-cm  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
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VR Board ASM 12.1"  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
“LCD Bezel ASM 12.1"” on page 100  
“Speaker ASM 12.1"” on page 101  
To remove the VR board ASM:  
1. Disconnect the power cable from the VR board.  
2. Carefully remove the VR board from the display  
panel.  
Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
2
M2 x 4L (1)  
Flat head,  
silver  
1.6 kgf-cm  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
“LCD Bezel ASM 12.1"” on page 100  
“Speaker ASM 12.1"” on page 101  
“VR Board ASM 12.1"” on page 102  
Note: See “Setting the LCD Panel ID” on page 48.  
To remove the LCD inverter ASM:  
1. Disconnect the cable from the inverter board.  
2. Lift the inverter board away from the display panel.  
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Microphone ASM 12.1"  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
“LCD Bezel ASM 12.1"” on page 100  
“Speaker ASM 12.1"” on page 101  
“VR Board ASM 12.1"” on page 102  
“LCD Inverter ASM 12.1"” on page 103  
To remove the microphone ASM:  
1. Disconnect the power cable from the microphone.  
2. Lift the LCD away from the display panel.  
LCD Panel ASM 12.1"  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
“LCD Bezel ASM 12.1"” on page 100  
“Speaker ASM 12.1"” on page 101  
“VR Board ASM 12.1"” on page 102  
“LCD Inverter ASM 12.1"” on page 103  
“Microphone ASM 12.1"”  
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Size (Quan-  
tity)  
Head &  
Color  
Step  
Torque  
2
M3 x 5L (4)  
Flat head,  
silver  
3.2 kgf-cm  
Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.  
LCD FPC ASM 12.1"  
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“Battery ASM” on page 62  
“Hard Disk Drive” on page 63  
“Combo Bay” on page 64  
“Keyboard” on page 70  
“LCD Bezel ASM 12.1"” on page 100  
“Speaker ASM 12.1"” on page 101  
“VR Board ASM 12.1"” on page 102  
“LCD Inverter ASM 12.1"” on page 103  
“Microphone ASM 12.1"” on page 104  
“LCD Panel ASM 12.1"” on page 104  
Disconnect the LCD FPC cable from the LCD.  
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Switch Location  
Keyboard Lan-  
guage  
US/European  
Japanese  
J2  
J3  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
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System Unit Parts Listing  
Index  
Description  
FRU  
Number  
1
MIDDLE COVER ASM  
05K5481  
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Description  
FRU  
Number  
2
3
4
LED BOARD ASM W/ CABLE  
See Keyboard list  
10L1154  
UPPER HEATSINK FOR CELERON  
AND DIXON  
10L1930  
05K5474  
10L1308  
UPPER HEATSINK FOR  
DESCHUTES  
5
CPU CARD (MMC-II,  
CELERON-300)  
CPU CARD (MMC-II, DIXON–300)  
10L1277  
CPU CARD (MMC-II,DESCHUTES-333) 10L1307  
6
7
PCMCIA HOLDER ASM  
UPPER COVER ASM 12.1"/13.3"  
UPPER COVER ASM 14.1"  
LID SWITCH ASM  
05K5476  
05K5478  
05K5946  
05K5479  
10L1931  
02K6519  
05K5468  
05K5994  
05K8932  
05K8933  
05K9147  
05K8934  
05K8984  
05K5916  
05K5525  
05K5487  
10L1206  
10L1153  
8
9
MMO LOWER HEATSINK ASM  
DC-DC & BATT BOARD ASM  
FAN ASM  
10  
11  
12  
13  
HDD DOOR ASM  
HDD ASM 3.2GB  
HDD ASM 4.0GB  
HDD ASM 4.8GB  
HDD ASM 6.4GB  
HDD ASM 10.0GB  
HDD KITTING PARTS ASM  
HDD ADAPTER COMBO BAY ASM  
BASE MISC PARTS  
14  
15  
16  
IR BOARD ASM  
PLANAR (M/B) (W/ AGP) ASM FOR  
BT-2  
17  
18  
COMBO BAY INTERPOSER CARD  
ASM  
10L1156  
10L1933  
RJ-11 PCI MODEM CONNECTOR  
ASM  
19  
BASE COVER ASM FOR M/2626  
I/O DOOR  
10L1936  
10L1934  
02K6520  
02K6521  
19-1  
20  
BATTERY (LIION) ASM  
BATTERY (NIMH) ASM  
(PANASONIC)  
BATTERY (NIMH) ASM (TOSHIBA)  
BATTERY SLIDER COVER  
32MB DIMM SDRAM  
02K6537  
05K5942  
10L1226  
20-1  
21  
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Description  
FRU  
Number  
64MB DIMM SDRAM  
DIMM DOOR ASM  
10L1227  
05K5484  
11J8591  
10L1296  
05K5483  
05K8996  
05K8978  
05K9075  
05K8979  
05K6155  
05K2819  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
RTC ASM  
PCI MODEM CARD ASM  
MODEM DOOR ASM  
COMBO CD-ROM + FDD ASM  
FDD ASM  
CD-ROM ASM (SANYO)  
CD-ROM ASM (LG)  
COMBO BAY BRACKET ASM  
COMBO BAY FPC KIT  
29  
30  
AC ADAPTER  
AC ADAPTER 3P 56W (SANKEN)  
AC ADAPTER 2P 56W (SANKEN)  
AC ADAPTER 2P 56W (DELTA)  
AC ADAPTER 3P 56W (DELTA)  
02K6555  
02K6554  
02K6548  
02K6550  
KEYBOARD  
KBD ASM US English  
KBD ASM Canadian French  
KBD ASM German  
KBD ASM UK English  
KBD ASM French  
02K4705  
02K4706  
02K4707  
02K4708  
02K4709  
02K4710  
02K4711  
02K4712  
02K4713  
02K4714  
02K4715  
02K4716  
02K4717  
02K4718  
02K4719  
02K4720  
02K4721  
02K4722  
02K4723  
02K4724  
02K4725  
02K4726  
KBD ASM Dutch  
KBD ASM Swedish/Finnish  
KBD ASM Norwegian  
KBD ASM Danish  
KBD ASM Italian  
KBD ASM European Spanish  
KBD ASM Belgian  
KBD ASM Swiss  
KBD ASM Portuguese  
KBD ASM Greek  
KBD ASM Hebrew  
KBD ASM Turkish  
KBD ASM Arabic  
KBD ASM Russian  
KBD ASM Slovakian  
KBD ASM Slovenian  
KBD ASM Hungarian  
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Description  
FRU  
Number  
KBD ASM Czech  
02K4727  
02K4728  
02K4729  
02K4730  
02K4731  
KBD ASM Japanese  
KBD ASM Traditional Chinese  
KBD ASM Korean  
KBD ASM LA Spanish  
Miscellaneous  
MISC NAME PLATE LABEL PACK  
RUBBER KIT  
05K5921  
05K5920  
05K5914  
05K5982  
05K5489  
FPC STOPPER TAPE  
MYLAR PACK  
SCREW PACK  
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M2.5 x 3.5L pan head, black  
M3 x 5L pan head, black  
M2 x 18L pan head, black  
M2 x 4L flat head, silver  
M2.5 x 18L pan head, black  
M2.5 x 10L pan head, silver  
M2 x 4L pan head, black  
M2 x 10L pan head, silver  
M2.5 x 6L flat head, black  
M2.5 x 3.5L flat head, black  
M2.5 x 6L pan head, black  
M3 x 5L flat head, silver  
FOOT L&R  
05K5504  
Others  
AC Adapter 45W (2 PIN) (with infor-  
mation label)  
12J0536  
12J0537  
AC Adapter 45W (3 PIN) (with infor-  
mation label)  
Power cord (Japan 2 PIN)  
13H5273  
76H3514  
Power cord (Argentina, Australia,  
Papua New Guinea, New Zealand,  
Paraguay, Uruguay)  
Power cord (Bahamas, Barbados,  
Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Cayman  
Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica,  
Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El  
Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti,  
Honduras,Jamaica, Korea (South),  
Mexico, Netherlands, Antilles,  
Nicaragua, Panama, Peru,  
76H3516  
Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Suriname,  
Taiwan, Trinidad (West Indies),  
U.S.A., Venezuela)  
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Description  
FRU  
Number  
Power cord (Austria, Belgium,  
Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Egypt,  
Finland, France, Germany, Greece,  
Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia,  
76H3518  
Netherlands, Norway, Poland,  
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain,  
Sweden, Turkey, former Yugoslavia)  
Power cord (Denmark)  
76H3520  
76H3522  
Power cord (Bangladesh, Pakistan,  
South Africa, Sri Lanka)  
Power cord (Thailand)  
76H4866  
76H3524  
Power cord (Abu Dhabi, Albania,  
Antigua, Bahrain, Brunei, Dubai, Fiji,  
Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Kenya,  
Kuwait, Macao, Malaysia, Nigeria,  
Oman, People's Republic of China,  
Qatar, Singapore, United Kingdom)  
Power cord (Switzerland)  
Power cord (Israel)  
76H3528  
76H3532  
76H3530  
13H5273  
Power cord (Chile, Italy)  
Power cord (Japan)  
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LCD Unit Parts Listing  
12.1" LCD ASM Parts Listing  
Index  
System Unit  
FRU  
Number  
1
2
3
LCD BEZEL ASM (12.1" TFT)  
05K5469  
05K5477  
05K2818  
MICROPHONE ASM W/ HOLDER  
CABLE ASM FOR SPK/MIC/VR  
BOARD  
4
5
6
7
8
9
SPEAKER ASM (12.1"/13.3")  
VR BOARD ASM (12.1"/13.3")  
LCD INVERTER (12.1" TFT)  
LCD PANEL ASM (12.1" TFT)  
LCD FPC ASM (12.1" TFT)  
05K5467  
30L2576  
10L1151  
05K9370  
05K2761  
05K6206  
LCD REAR COVER ASM (12.1"  
TFT)  
10  
11  
HINGE CAP L,R (12.1"/13.3")  
HINGE L,R (12.1"/13.3")  
05K5466  
05K5465  
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System Unit  
FRU  
Number  
LCD MISC PARTS  
05K5488  
(LCD latch (L,R), Spring,  
Brightness/Contrast knob for  
12.1"/13.3", Brightness/Contrast knob  
for 14.1", LCD bracket for 13.3" only)  
LG/IBM Logo Kit  
05K6044  
ThinkPad 390E 113  
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13.3" LCD ASM Parts Listing  
Index  
System Unit  
FRU  
Number  
1
2
3
LCD BEZEL ASM (13.3" TFT)  
05K5471  
05K5477  
05K2818  
MICROPHONE ASM W/ HOLDER  
CABLE ASM FOR SPK/MIC/VR  
BOARD  
4
5
6
7
8
SPEAKER ASM (12.1"/13.3")  
LCD INVERTER (13.3" TFT)  
VR BOARD ASM (12.1"/13.3")  
LCD PANEL ASM (13.3" TFT)  
LCD MISC PARTS  
05K5467  
10L1203  
30L2576  
05K9372  
05K5488  
(LCD latch (L,R), Spring,  
Brightness/Contrast knob for  
12.1"/13.3", Brightness/Contrast knob  
for 14.1", LCD bracket for 13.3" only)  
9
LCD FPC ASM (13.3" TFT)  
05K2763  
05K6207  
10  
LCD REAR COVER ASM (13.3"  
TFT)  
11  
12  
HINGE CAP L,R (12.1"/13.3")  
HINGE L,R (12.1"/13.3")  
05K5466  
05K5465  
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System Unit  
FRU  
Number  
13  
14  
LVDS BOARD ASM (13.3"/14.1")  
LCD FPC STOPPER TAPE  
LG/IBM Logo Kit  
10L1208  
05K5914  
05K6044  
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14.1" LCD ASM Parts Listing  
Index  
System Unit  
FRU  
Number  
1
2
3
LCD BEZEL ASM (14.1" TFT)  
05K5945  
05K5477  
05K2818  
MICROPHONE ASM W/ HOLDER  
CABLE ASM FOR SPK/MIC/VR  
BOARD  
4
SPEAKER ASM (14.1")  
02K4869  
05K9396  
05K5947  
05K5948  
22L1899  
10L1202  
10L1310  
05K6208  
5
LCD PANEL ASM (14.1" TFT)  
HINGE L,R (14.1")  
6
7
HINGE CAP L,R (14.1")  
LCD FPC ASM (14.1" TFT)  
LCD INVERTER (14.1" TFT)  
VR BOARD ASM (14.1"/13.3")  
8
9
10  
11  
LCD REAR COVER ASM (14.1"  
TFT)  
12  
13  
LVDS BOARD ASM (13.3"/14.1")  
LCD FPC STOPPER TAPE  
10L1208  
05K5914  
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Index  
System Unit  
FRU  
Number  
LCD MISC PARTS  
05K5488  
(LCD latch (L,R), Spring,  
Brightness/Contrast knob for  
12.1"/13.3", Brightness/Contrast knob  
for 14.1", LCD bracket for 13.3" only)  
LG/IBM Logo Kit  
05K6044  
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Service Tools  
Description  
FRU No.  
72X8546  
35G4703  
66G5180  
95F3598  
05K2580  
05K4695  
05K4694  
05K4693  
Qty.  
Tri-Connector Wrap Plug  
PC Test Card  
Audio Wrap Cable  
Screwdriver Kit  
USB Parallel Test Cable  
Torque Screwdriver  
5mm Socket Wrench  
Screwdriver  
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Notices  
References in this publication to IBM products, programs,  
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available in all countries in which IBM operates. Any refer-  
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intended to state or imply that only IBM product, program,  
or service may be used. Subject to IBM's valid intellectual  
property or other legally protectable rights, any functionally  
equivalent product program, or service may be used  
instead of the IBM product, program, or service. The evalu-  
ation and verification of operation in conjunction with other  
products, except those expressly designated by IBM, are  
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PS/2  
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The following terms are trademarks or service marks of  
other companies as follows:  
Intel  
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Mylar  
PCMCIA  
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Personal Computer Memory Card Interface  
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Pentium  
Celeron  
Intel Corporation  
Intel Corporation  
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Part Number: 00N5907  
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