About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for IBM ThinkPad R40 product. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers.
Advise customers to contact the PC Company HelpCenter at 800-772-2227 if they need assistance in obtaining or installing any diskette fixes. Customers in Canada should call IBM HelpPC at 800-565-3344 for assistance or download information. Strategy for replacing FRUs...
Diskette compatibility matrix The compatibility of each of the drives with the diskettes for it is as follows: Diskette Diskette Compatibility drive capacity 3.5-inch 1.0 MB Read and write 2.0 MB Read and write 4.0 MB Not compatible ThinkPad R40...
Safety notices Safety notices: multilingual translations In this manual, safety notices appear in English with a page number reference to the appropriate multilingual, translated safety notice found in this section. The following safety notices are provided in English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, and Spanish. Safety notice 1 Before the computer is powered-on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and...
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Compruébelo agitando el sistema y escuchando los posibles ruidos que provocarían. Las piezas metálicas pueden causar cortocircuitos eléctricos. ThinkPad R40...
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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.
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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. ThinkPad R40...
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Safety notices Safety notice 3 DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel. Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery pack as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack.
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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. ThinkPad R40...
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Safety notices Safety notice 4 DANGER The lithium battery can cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Do not recharge it, remove its polarized connector, disassemble it, heat it above 100°C (212°F), incinerate it, or expose its cell contents to water. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
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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. ThinkPad R40...
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Safety notices Safety notice 5 If the LCD breaks and the fluid from inside the LCD gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical care if any symptoms from the fluid are present after washing.
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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. ThinkPad R40...
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Safety notices Safety notice 7 DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials. Bien que le voltage des batteries principales soit peu élevé, le court-circuit ou la mise à la masse d’une batterie peut produire suffisamment de courant pour brûler des matériaux combustibles ou causer des brûlures corporelles graves.
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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. ThinkPad R40...
Safety information Safety information The following section presents the safety information that you need to be familiar with before servicing an IBM mobile computer. General safety Follow these rules to ensure general safety: v Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after maintenance.
Attention: An electrical shock can occur only when there is a complete circuit. By observing the above rule, you may prevent a current from passing through your body. ThinkPad R40...
This guide addresses only those items. You should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-IBM features or options not covered by this inspection guide. Introduction...
Insulation must not be frayed or worn. 4. Remove the cover. 5. Check for any obvious non-IBM alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-IBM alterations. 6. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage.
Safety information 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.
Laser compliance statement Laser compliance statement Some IBM Personal Computer models are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. They are also sold separately as options. The drive is certified in the U.S. to...
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Laser compliance statement When a CD-ROM drive, DVD drive or the other laser product is installed, note the following: CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. O uso de controles, ajustes ou desempenho de procedimentos diferentes daqueles aqui especificados pode resultar em perigosa exposição à...
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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. ThinkPad R40...
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Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts might be a symptom of unauthorized service or modification. ThinkPad R40...
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Read this first v If the spindle of a hard-disk drive becomes noisy, it may have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. General descriptions...
Service web site When the latest maintenance diskette and the system program service diskette become available, a notice will be posted on http://www.ibm.com/pc/partner/infotips Restoring the preloaded system If the data on a hard-disk drive is damaged or accidentally erased, you can restore the software that was shipped with the computer.
3. Turn on your computer. Watch the display carefully. When the following message is displayed, press the blue Access IBM button to open the Access IBM Predesktop Area: “To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button.” (If Windows is not running normally and does not open, the Access IBM Predesktop Area will open automatically.)
The computer does not start until the password is entered. Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is booted. ThinkPad R40...
Supervisor password: A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system information stored in the IBM BIOS Setup Utility. The SVP must be entered in order to get access to the IBM BIOS Setup Utility and make changes to system configuration settings.
(B) If an SVP has been set and is known by the servicer: 1. Turn on the computer by pressing and holding F1. 2. Enter the SVP. The IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu appears. 3. Select Password, using the cursor keys to move down the menu.
Screen blank mode has three variants, as follows: 1. If you press Fn+F3, or the time set on the “LCD off timer” in IBM BIOS Setup Utility expires, v The LCD backlight turns off. v The hard-disk drive motor stops.
The system is powered off. Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it is docked to the docking station, do not undock it from the docking station before resuming normal ThinkPad R40...
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Related service information operation. If you do undock it and then try to resume normal operation, you will get an error message, and you will have to restart the system. To cause the computer to enter hibernation mode, do any of the following: v Press the Fn+F12 keys.
For some possible configurations of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run correctly. To avoid this problem, you need to initialize the computer setup by use of the IBM BIOS Setup Utility before you run PC-Doctor. On the IBM BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter.
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To test Digital Signature Chip, the chip must be enabled. v When Legacy Floppy Drives is enabled in the IBM BIOS Setup Utility, Diskette Drives test is activated even if no legacy diskette drive is attached to the ThinkPad computer.
Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive ThinkPad R40...
Checkout guide Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: 1. Power off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 3. Connect the ac adapter. 4. Check that power is supplied when you power on the computer. 5. Power off the computer. 6.
To check the battery pack, do the following: 1. Power off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1 (+) and 5 (−). See the following figure: ThinkPad R40...
Checkout guide Terminal Voltage (V dc) + 0 to + 12.6 1(+) Ground (−) 5(-) 3. If the voltage is less than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. Note: Recharging will take at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on.
(maximum of 1024 MB) Graphic 2681, 2682, 2683, 2722, 2723, 2724 v 16 MB DDR SDRAM (on the system board) memory v 32 MB DDR SDRAM (on the system board) 2684, 2685 v 16 MB DDR SDRAM (on the system board) ThinkPad R40...
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Universal serial bus (USB) connector × 2 v Internal stereo speakers Audio v Software control volume Infrared transfer v IrDA 1.1 v IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN card Mini PCI v IEEE 802.11a/b wireless LAN Combo card adapter v Type-II or Type-III PC Card ThinkPad R40...
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Ultrabay Plus v DVD drive device (standard) v CD-RW/DVD combo drive Preinstalled 2681, 2682, 2683, 2722, 2723, 2724 operating Windows 2000 Professional system Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional 2684, 2685 Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional ThinkPad R40...
Bluetooth is operational. This status indicator is on when the Bluetooth is on and not in suspend mode. 2 Wireless Green: Wireless is operational. This indicator status is on when the Wireless is on and not in suspend mode. (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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Note: If you are using Windows 2000, the Ultrabay status indicator does not blink while an Ultrabay Plus device is being detached. Instead, a message box pops up when the process is completed; then the indicator turns off. ThinkPad R40...
Applicable test System board 1. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard Power Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> IBM AC Adapter, IBM Battery 1 (IBM Battery 2) LCD unit 1. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem, 1.
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If the Touch Pad does not work, check the configuration in the ThinkPad Configuration program. If the Touch Pad is disabled, select Automatic to enable it. If enabling the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following: v Interactive Tests --> Mouse ThinkPad R40...
Note: In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, you can use Fn+F12 for hibernation only if the IBM PM device driver has been installed on the computer. Fn+PgUp Turn the ThinkLight on or off.
If the symptom is not described there, go to “Intermittent problems” on page 59. Note For an IBM device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad notebook computers, see the manual for that device. Numeric error codes...
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2. System board. 0200 1. Reseat the hard-disk Hard disk error—The hard disk drive. is not working. 2. Load Setup Defaults in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 3. Hard-disk drive. 4. System board. 021x Run interactive tests of the Keyboard error keyboard and the auxiliary input device.
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IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 2. System board. 0271 Run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to Date and time error—Neither reset the time and date. the date nor the time is set in the computer.
3. System board. Operating system not found. 1. Check that the operating system has no failure and is installed correctly. 2. Enter IBM BIOS Setup Utility and see whether the hard-disk drive and the diskette drive are properly identified. 3. Reseat the hard-disk drive.
Only cursor appears. Reinstall operating system. Four cycles of four short beeps System board (IBM security and a blank screen. chip) Five short beeps and a blank System board screen.
1. See important note for v Characters missing pixels. “LCD-related symptoms.” v Screen abnormal. 2. Reseat all LCD connectors. v Wrong color displayed. 3. LCD assembly. 4. System board. Horizontal or vertical lines LCD assembly. displayed on LCD. ThinkPad R40...
2. Visually check each FRU for damage. Replace any damaged FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: a. Non-IBM devices b. Devices attached to the port replicator c. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. Battery pack e.
Read this section carefully before replacing any FRU. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In IBM ThinkPad computer, this problem is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that have the following characteristics: v They maintain tight connections.
Note: The serial number of the system unit is written on the label attached on the bottom of the computer. Retaining the UUID The Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is a 128-bit number uniquely assigned to your computer at production ThinkPad R40...
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1. Install the ThinkPad hardware maintenance diskette version 1.62, and restart the computer. 2. From the main menu, select 4. Assign UUID. A new UUID is created and written. If a valid UUID already exists, it is not overwritten. ThinkPad R40...
Attention: The system board is sensitive to, and can be damaged by, electrostatic discharge. Before touching it, establish personal grounding by touching a ground point with one hand or by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). ThinkPad R40...
Removing and replacing a FRU 1010 Battery pack DANGER The use only the battery in the parts listing for your computer. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. ThinkPad R40...
Ultrabay Plus device. For devices supported, see “Optional FRUs” on page 169. Note: When you release the switch in step 1 , the lever pops out. Pull the lever a little in step 2 to release the device from the bay. ThinkPad R40...
For access, remove this FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 Note: The hard disk is attached to the cover. Step Screw (quantity) HDD M3 × 3.5 mm, Black (1) (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure that the hard-disk connector is firmly attached. ThinkPad R40...
For access, remove this FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 x 3.5 mm, +/- Head BK(2) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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DIMM into the socket, and then press it firmly. Pivot the DIMM until it snaps into place. Make sure that the card is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily. ThinkPad R40...
M2.5 x 3.5 mm, Hexagon Head BK 0.294 Nm (1), Tip: T7H, Torx — 802.11a/b Model (3 kgfcm) The following illustrations for step 3 to step 6 show the combination of the Mini PCI Wireless LAN card. (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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When installing: Plug the gray antenna cable with the tab marked “MAIN” ( 4a ) into jack J1 , and the black antenna cable with the tab marked “AUX” ( 4b ) into jack J2 . (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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When installing: With the notched end of the card toward the socket, insert the card into the socket, and then press it firmly. Pivot the card until it snaps into place. Make sure that the card is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily. ThinkPad R40...
For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 For machine type 2681, 2682, 2683, 2722, 2723, 2724 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 8.5 mm, Black (2) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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Removing and replacing a FRU In step 5 , pull the keyboard a little in the direction of the arrow, and then detach the connector 6 . ThinkPad R40...
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1. Attach the connector. (Step 6 in the removal procedure.) 2. Make sure that the keyboard edges, shown in the figure as (A) and (B), are under the frame. 3. Press the keys indicated by arrows to latch the keyboard firmly in place. (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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4. To make sure that the front side of the keyboard is housed firmly, gently press the keys with your thumbs and try to slide the keyboard towards you. 5. Secure the keyboard from the bottom of the computer, using the new screws provided with the keyboard. ThinkPad R40...
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Removing and replacing a FRU For machine type 2684, 2685 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 8.5 mm, Black (2) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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Removing and replacing a FRU In step 5 , pull the keyboard a little in the direction of the arrow, and then detach the connector 6 . ThinkPad R40...
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1. Attach the connector. (Step 6 in the removal procedure.) 2. Make sure that the keyboard edges, shown in the figure as (A) and (B), are under the frame. 3. Press the keys indicated by arrows to latch the keyboard firmly in place. (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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4. To make sure that the front side of the keyboard is housed firmly, gently press the keys with your thumbs and try to slide the keyboard towards you. 5. Secure the keyboard from the bottom of the computer, using the new screws provided with the keyboard. ThinkPad R40...
Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 v “1060 Keyboard” on page 73 When installing: Make sure that the connector 1 is firmly attached. ThinkPad R40...
For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 v “1060 Keyboard” on page 73 For machine type 2684, 2685 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 x 6 mm, Yellow (1) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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Pull the L-shaped bracket to the right of the computer and drag out the built-in optical drive from the computer. Note: There is a sharp object next to the bracket inside the square opening. Be careful not to cut your finger. (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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Removing and replacing a FRU ThinkPad R40...
“1010 Battery pack” on page 64 v “1040 DIMM” on page 68 v “1050 Mini PCI adapter” on page 70 v “1060 Keyboard” on page 73 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.0 × 4.5 mm, Yellow (4) Tip(0) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure that the connector of the PC card slot is firmly attached, and then secure the screws. ThinkPad R40...
For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 64 When installing: Attach the hinge cover, aligning the two projections on the rear side with the two small square holes of the base cover. ThinkPad R40...
Note: Some models do not have the Communication daughter card (CDC). Note: Loosen the screws 1 and 2 . Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 x 8.5 mm, BK (2) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) M2.5 x 8.5 mm, BK (1) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) ThinkPad R40...
Removing and replacing a FRU Modem daughter card (MDC) (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure that connector 6 is firmly attached. Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 x 6 mm, Yellow (1) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.0 x 3.5 mm, Silver (2) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.0 x 3.5 mm, Silver (1) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R40...
Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure that connectors 14 and 15 are firmly attached. IBM Integrated Bluetooth with 56K Modem (BMDC) For machine type 2681, 2682, 2683, 2722, 2723, 2724 Following illustrations show the BMDC. (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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When installing: Make sure that antenna jack 17 is firmly attached. Note: When unplugging the Bluetooth antenna jack 17 , do not pull the cable; it might snap. Unplug the jack by pulling a tab with your fingers. ThinkPad R40...
“1060 Keyboard” on page 73 v “1100 Hinge cover” on page 87 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2 × 13 mm, Silver (4) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the connector 2 is firmly attached. ThinkPad R40...
Note: There are two types of CPU socket. Confirm the socket type of the computer first. Rotate the head of the screw (A) in the direction of the arrow 1 to release the lock; then remove the CPU. ThinkPad R40...
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Place the CPU on the CPU socket ( 1 ), and then rotate the head of the screw (A) in the direction of arrow 2 to secure the CPU. ThinkPad R40...
Screw (quantity) Torque M2.0 × 3.5 mm, Silver (1) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) When installing: Route the Bluetooth antenna cable to fit firmly inside the cable guides on the base cover as shown in the figure a . ThinkPad R40...
“1050 Mini PCI adapter” on page 70 v “1060 Keyboard” on page 73 v “1100 Hinge cover” on page 87 v “1110 Communication daughter card (CDC)” on page 88 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 8.5 mm, Black (1) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 6 mm, Yellow (1) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.0 × 3.5 mm, Silver (2) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) M2.5 × 8.5 mm, Black (4) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure that the antenna cables are routed along the cable holder as shown in this figure, and then attach the LCD assembly to the base cover by securing the screws. ThinkPad R40...
“1150 LCD assembly” on page 98 For machine type 2681, 2682, 2683, 2722, 2723, 2724 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 8.5 mm, Black (6) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) M2.5 × 6 mm, Yellow (3) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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If the ThinkPad computer you are servicing has the touch pad, detach the connector a before removing the screws. When installing: If the ThinkPad computer you are servicing has the touch pad, make sure that the connector a is firmly attached. (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Remove the keyboard bezel in the direction of arrow 2 . ThinkPad R40...
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Removing and replacing a FRU For machine type 2684, 2685 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 8.5 mm, Black (6) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) M2.5 × 6 mm, Yellow (3) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Remove the keyboard bezel in the direction of arrow 2 . ThinkPad R40...
“1160 Keyboard bezel” on page 103 Note: Some models do not have the Microphone. Detach the connectors 1 , 2 , and then remove the microphone cable. Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 6 mm, Yellow (1) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) ThinkPad R40...
“1160 Keyboard bezel” on page 103 v “1170 Speaker assembly and microphone cable” on page 108 For machine type 2681, 2682, 2683, 2722, 2723, 2724 v System board with IBM security chip Note: The security chip a is embedded on the system board. ThinkPad R40...
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Removing and replacing a FRU v System board without IBM security chip Begin by checking the FRU number of the system board, and be sure to use the correct system board FRU for the computer. For the FRU numbers, see “Parts list” on page 134.
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Removing and replacing a FRU For machine type 2684, 2685 v System board without IBM security chip Begin by checking the FRU number of the system board, and be sure to use the correct system board FRU for the computer. For the FRU numbers, see “Parts list” on page 134.
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Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 6 mm, Yellow (2) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) 1 + 1a M2.5 × 6 mm, Yellow (3) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) Note: To remove the system board, the lever a must be pulled out. ThinkPad R40...
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: v Attach the system board so that the two small projections on the base cover fit into the holes provided. v Make sure that the lever a must be pulled out. ThinkPad R40...
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Removing and replacing a FRU For machine type 2684, 2685 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 6 mm, Yellow (2) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) 1 + 1a M2.5 × 6 mm, Yellow (3) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) ThinkPad R40...
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Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: v Attach the system board so that the two small projections on the base cover fit into the holes provided. ThinkPad R40...
108 v “1180 System board” on page 109 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2 × 13 mm, Silver (2) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the connector 2 is firmly attached, and then secure the screws. ThinkPad R40...
“1060 Keyboard” on page 73 v “1100 Hinge cover” on page 87 v “1150 LCD assembly” on page 98 v “1160 Keyboard bezel” on page 103 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.0 × 3.5 mm, Silver (2) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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M2.0 × 3.5 mm, Silver (1) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) When installing: Attach the Ultrabay Plus guide rail so that the two small projections on the ultrabay device connector fit into the holes a provided, and then secure the screws. ThinkPad R40...
“1150 LCD assembly” on page 98 v “1160 Keyboard bezel” on page 103 v “1180 System board” on page 109 v “2000 Ultrabay Plus guide rail” on page 117 Step Screw (quantity) Torque Hex stud (4) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) ThinkPad R40...
2 to 6 in order. Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 6 mm, Yellow (2) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that all of the latches of the LCD front bezel are firmly attached to the LCD cover. ThinkPad R40...
M2.5 × 5 mm, Black (2) 0.294 Nm (3 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that connectors 2 and 3 are firmly attached. Cable routing: When replacing the inverter card, route the connector cable as in the following figure: ThinkPad R40...
M2.5 × 5 mm, Black (2) 13 and 14 0.343 Nm inch (3.5 kgfcm) 1 + 1a M2.5 × 5 mm, Black (3) 15 inch 0.343 Nm (3.5 kgfcm) M2.0 × 4.0 mm, Black (4) 0.196 Nm (2 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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Place the FPC connector under the black antenna cable. v Make sure that the antenna cables are firmly routed to fit to the cable guides of the LCD cover. v Make sure that the antenna cables are not pinched under the LCD panel. ThinkPad R40...
“2020 LCD front bezel” on page 120 v “2030 Inverter card” on page 121 v “2040 LCD panel and LCD cable assembly” on page 122 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.0 × 3.5 mm, Silver (4) 0.196 Nm (2 kgfcm) ThinkPad R40...
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1. Make sure that the antenna assembly and hinges are firmly attached; there are some projections ( a ) on the hinges to fix the antenna assembly into place. And then, route the gray cable (MAIN) as in this figure. (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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Removing and replacing a FRU 2. Route the black cable (AUX) as in figures 4 and 5 . 3. Secure the antenna assembly and hinges with screws to the LCD cover. ThinkPad R40...
DVD drive, a CD-RW drive, or a DVD/CD-RW combo drive, and also accepts an Ultrabay Plus carrier. Built-in microphone TrackPoint pointing stick TrackPoint buttons Touch pad buttons Touch pad UltraNav Access IBM button Volume control buttons ThinkPad R40...
Rear view for 2681, 2682, 2683, 2722, 2723, 2724 Power status indicators Bluetooth status indicator (on some models) S-Video-out connector Universal serial bus (USB) connector Ethernet connector Modem connector External-monitor connector Parallel connector AC power connector Security keyhole ThinkPad R40...
Front view for 2684, 2685 Wireless LAN status indicator (on some models) System status indicators Power status indicators Power switch Optical storage drive in the fixed bay Built-in microphone TrackPoint pointing stick TrackPoint buttons Access IBM button Volume control buttons ThinkPad R40...
Locations Rear view for 2684, 2685 Power status indicators Universal serial bus (USB) connector Ethernet connector Modem connector External-monitor connector Parallel connector AC power connector Security keyhole ThinkPad R40...
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PM 1.3G 14.1 in, 2722–5Yx 15 in, XGA 2722–6Yx 15 in, SXGA+ 2722–AYx PM 1.4G 14.1 in, 2722–BYx 15 in, XGA 2722–CYx 15 in, SXGA+ 2722–EYx PM 1.5G 14.1 in, 2722–FYx 15 in, XGA 2722–GYx 15 in, SXGA+ ThinkPad R40...
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2684–65x, 6Bx Cel 1.8G 14.1 in, Combo 802.11b 2684–C5x P4 1.8G 2684–CFx CDROM Open 2684–CDx 802.11b 2684–CBx Combo Integrated shared/ Memory Open/ HDD Open 2684–8Wx Cel 1.7G 14.1 in, CDROM Open 2684–8Xx Combo 2684–DXx P4 1.8G 2684–DWx CDROM ThinkPad R40...
Parts list Overall For machine type 2681, 2682, 2683 ThinkPad R40...
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– Up to 4 screws or fasteners have to be removed. – Some technical experience is required. – HelpCenter assistance may be used. – Problem determination can be done by customer, either on site or with HelpCenter assistance. (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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10 Backup battery 92P0991 11 DIMM door kit 46P3118 12 Speaker kit 46P3097 13 Lower Case w/ label W/W 46P3106 —wireless (15 in TFT) M/T 2681 Lower Case w/ label EMEA 46P3107 —wireless (15 in TFT) M/T 2681 ThinkPad R40...
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—wireless (15 in TFT) M/T 2683 Lower Case w/ label IIPC 91P8581 —wireless (15 in TFT) M/T 2683 Lower Case w/ label Korea 91P8582 —wireless (15 in TFT) M/T 2683 Lower Case w/ label Taiwan 91P8583 —wireless (15 in TFT) M/T 2683 (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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Lower Case w/ label W/W 91P8897 —wireless 802.11a/b Lee(13/14 in TFT) M/T 2683 14 Bluetooth antenna assembly 91P6806 depending on the model 15 CARD ASM DDR — 128MB 10K0029 CARD ASM DDR — 256MB 10K0031 CARD ASM DDR — 512MB 10K0033 ThinkPad R40...
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HDD w/ tray and screws 60GB Hitachi 08K9829 HDD w/ tray and screws 60GB Fujitsu 92P6002 23 Hard-disk drive cover (15 in TFT) 46P3116 Hard-disk drive cover (13/14 in TFT) 46P3117 24 Keyboard** (see “Keyboard” on page 160.) 25 Pointing stick cap set 91P8898 ThinkPad R40...
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26 Hinge cap 46P3096 — Modem cable w/o core 91P6798 — Cable asm kit, RJ11 46P3098 — LG/IBM Logo Kit 91P8903 — Recovery CD (see “Recovery CDs” on page 161.) — AC adapter (see “AC adapters” on page 167.) ThinkPad R40...
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Parts list For machine type 2722, 2723, 2724 ThinkPad R40...
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10 Backup battery 92P0991 11 DIMM door kit 46P3118 12 Speaker kit 46P3097 13 Lower Case w/ label W/W 91P9595 —wireless (15 in TFT) M/T 2722 Lower Case w/ label W/W 91P9596 —wireless (13/14 in TFT) M/T 2722 ThinkPad R40...
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Lower Case w/ label W/W 91P9622 —wireless 802.11a/b (13/14 in TFT) M/T 2723 Lower Case w/ label W/W 91P9623 —wireless 802.11a/b (15 in TFT) M/T 2724 Lower Case w/ label W/W 91P9624 —wireless 802.11a/b (13/14 in TFT) M/T 2724 ThinkPad R40...
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26 Hinge cap 46P3096 — Modem cable w/o core 91P6798 — Cable asm kit, RJ11 46P3098 — LG/IBM Logo Kit 91P8903 — Recovery CD (see “Recovery CDs” on page 161.) — AC adapter (see “AC adapters” on page 167.) ThinkPad R40...
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Parts list For machine type 2684, 2685 ThinkPad R40...
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10 Backup battery 92P0991 11 DIMM door kit 91P9638 12 Speaker kit (mono) 91P8199 13 Lower Case w/ label W/W 91P9629 —wireless (13/14 in TFT) M/T 2684 Lower Case w/ label W/W 91P9630 —no wireless (13/14 in TFT) M/T 2684 ThinkPad R40...
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16 Planar for P4/Cel w/ Mini PCI 91P7270 (Planar P/N 91P7268) 17 CPU P-4 2.2GHz 91P7204 CPU P-4 2.0GHz 91P7203 CPU P-4 1.9GHz 91P7202 CPU P-4 1.8GHz 91P7201 CPU Cel 2.0GHz 91P7272 CPU Cel 1.8GHz 91P7169 CPU Cel 1.7GHz 91P7273 (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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25 Hinge cap 46P3096 — Modem cable w/o core 91P6798 — Cable ASM kit, RJ11 91P6803 — LGIBM Logo kit 91P8903 — Recovery CD (see “Recovery CDs” on page 161.) — AC adapter (see “AC adapters” on page 167.) ThinkPad R40...
Lens, Irda (1) v Spring, Door docking (1) v Door, Docking shutter upper (1) v Door, Docking shutter down (1) v Sheet, Deco bottom (1) v Sheet, Cushion C/S bay (1) v Sheet, Magnetic Shield (1) v Packing (1) (continued) ThinkPad R40...
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Hexa screw (4) v Screw, M2.0 × 3.5 mm, Silver #1 (1) v Screw, M2.0 × 13 mm, Silver #1 (3) v Sheet, Insulation cap (30 × 13) (1) v Sheet, Insulation cap (40 × 20) (1) v Packing (1) ThinkPad R40...
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Spring, Knob C/S bay (1) v Spring, Lever C/S bay (1) v Door, Card BUS (1) v Spring C/BUS door (1) v Sheet, Deco bottom (1) v Sheet, Cushion C/S bay (1) v Sheet, Magnetic Shield (1) v Packing (1) (continued) ThinkPad R40...
Main battery, Li-Ion Panasonic W/W 02K7057 * Main battery, Li-Ion Option Japan 02K7053 * Main battery, Li-Ion Sanyo Japan 02K7059 * Main battery, Li-Ion Panasonic Japan 02K7061 * For machine type 2684, 2685 Main battery Li-Ion (6cell) Option 08K8218 * ThinkPad R40...
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Parts list Main battery Li-Ion (6cell) Sanyo 92P0988 * Main battery Li-Ion (6cell) Panasonic 92P0990 * ThinkPad R40...
— 1.62 Note: Download the file from the following Web site: http://www.ibm.com/pc/partner/infotips Power cords (system) IBM power cords for a specific country or region are usually available only in that country or region: For 2-pin power cords: Region Canada, U.S.
Parts list Power cords (ThinkPad Mini Dock) IBM power cords for a specific country or region are usually available only in that country or region: For 2-pin power cords: Region Canada, U.S. 13H5264 * Japan 13H5273 * Argentina 36L8870 *...
Notices Notices References in this publication to IBM products, programs, or services do not imply that IBM intends to make these available in all countries in which IBM operates. Any reference to an IBM product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that IBM product, program, or service may be used.
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Part Number: 92P1332 Printed in U.S.A. (1P) P/N: 92P1332...