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IBM Mobile Systems
ThinkPad Computer
Hardware Maintenance Manual
October 2001
This manual supports:
ThinkPad A30, A30p
ThinkPad Dock (MT 2631)
(MT 2652/2653/2654)

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  • Page 1 IBM Mobile Systems ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual October 2001 This manual supports: ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654) ThinkPad Dock (MT 2631)
  • Page 2 IBM products, programming, or services in your country. Requests for technical information about IBM products should be made to your IBM authorized dealer or your IBM marketing representative. © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2001. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for IBM ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT2652, 2653, 2654), and ThinkPad Dock (MT2631) products. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is divided into sections as follows:...
  • Page 4 ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Screw notices . . 55 Retaining serial numbers. . 56 Removing and replacing a FRU. . 58 1010 Battery pack. . 59 1020 Mini PCI adapter . 60 1030 Communication daughter card (CDC) . . 63 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...
  • Page 6 LCD FRUs . 144 Keyboard . . 147 Recovery CDs . 148 Miscellaneous parts . . 151 Optional FRUs . . 153 Common parts list . . 154 Notices . 156 Trademarks . . 156 ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 7: Introduction

    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...

  • Page 8: How To Use Error Messages

    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 A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 9: Safety Notices: Multilingual Translations

    Safety notices Safety notices: multilingual 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 replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other...
  • Page 10 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...
  • Page 11 Safety notices (continuation of safety notice 2) 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).
  • Page 12 (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. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 13 Safety notices (continuation of safety notice 3) 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.
  • Page 14 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. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 15 Safety notices (continuation of safety notice 4) 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.
  • Page 16 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. ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 17 Safety notices Safety notice 6 DANGER To avoid shock, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. Afin d’éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne retirez pas le cache en plastique protégeant la partie inférieure de la carte d’alimentation.
  • Page 18 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. ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 19 Safety notices Safety notice 8 DANGER Before removing any FRU, power off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Avant de retirer une unité remplaçable en clientèle, mettez le système hors tension, débranchez tous les cordons d’alimentation des socles de prise de courant, retirez la batterie et déconnectez tous les cordons d’interface.

  • Page 20: Safety Information

    Safety information Safety information The following section contains the safety information that you need to be familiar with before servicing an IBM mobile computer. General safety Follow these rules to ensure general safety: v Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after maintenance.

  • Page 21: Electrical Safety

    Safety information Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment. Important Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents. Many customers have, near their equipment, rubber floor mats that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges.

  • Page 22: Safety Inspection Guide

    This guide addresses only those items. You should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-IBM features or options not covered by this inspection guide. If any unsafe conditions are present, you must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and whether you can continue without first correcting the problem.

  • Page 23: Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices

    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.

  • Page 24: Grounding Requirements

    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 DVD-ROM drive. They are also sold separately as options.
  • Page 25 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...
  • Page 26 There are no serviceable parts inside those drives. Do not open. Some CD-ROM drives, DVD-ROM drives or the other optical storage devices contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following: ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 27 Laser compliance statement DANGER Emits visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. Radiação por raio laser ao abrir. Não olhe fixo no feixe de luz, não olhe diretamente por meio de instrumentos óticos e evite exposição direta com o feixe de luz.
  • Page 28 Laser compliance statement ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 29: General Descriptions

    __ 1. Name and phone number of servicer __ 2. Date of service __ 3. Date on which the machine failed __ 4. Date of purchase __ 5. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on the display, and beep symptoms © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...
  • Page 30 Missing parts might be a symptom of unauthorized service or modification. v If the spindle of a hard-disk drive becomes noisy, it may have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 31: Related Service Information

    3. Turn on the computer. A message appears on the screen: “To start the Product Recovery program, press F11”; or, for Windows XP models, “Press F11 to invoke the IBM Product Recovery program”. Press F11 quickly; this message is displayed for only a few seconds.

  • Page 32: To Create A Recovery Repair Diskette

    11. Follow the prompts to complete Recovery. To create a recovery repair diskette If the prompt needed for access to the Product Recovery program does not appear, you can recover it by use of the ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 33: Passwords

    Related service information Recovery Repair diskette. Make a Recovery Repair diskette and save it for future use. To make a Recovery Repair diskette: 1. Shut down and turn off the computer. 2. Attach the external diskette drive to the computer. 3.

  • Page 34: Supervisor Password

    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.

  • Page 35: Power Management

    (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.

  • Page 36: Screen Blank Mode

    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.

  • Page 37: Hibernation Mode

    Related service information v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that the battery power is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the “Power Management Properties” window, the computer goes into hibernation mode.) Note for the APM operating system: Even if you do not set the low-battery alarm, the charge indicator notifies you when the battery is low, and then the computer enters the power-saving mode automatically.
  • Page 38 When the power is turned on, the computer returns from hibernation mode and resumes operation. The hibernation file in the boot record on the hard-disk drive is read, and system status is restored from the hard-disk drive. ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 39: Checkout Guide

    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.
  • Page 40 ThinkPad. Before running PC-Doctor DOS, detach the external Monitor. v To test ZIP Drive or LS-120/240 Drive, each media is needed to be inserted before start testing. v To test Digital Signature Chip, the chip must be enabled and initialized. ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 41: Detecting System Information With Pc-Doctor

    Checkout guide Diagnostics I n t e r a c t i v e Te s t s Hardware Info U t i l i t y F1=Help Quit Run Normal Test Run Quick Test CPU/Coprocessor Systemboard Video Adapter Serial Ports Parallel Ports Fixed Disks Diskette Drives...

  • Page 42: Power System Checkout

    4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: v Replace the system board. v If the problem persists, go to “Product overview” on page 41. Note: Noise from the ac adapter does not always indicate a defect. ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 43: Checking Operational Charging

    Checkout guide Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator or icon does not turn on, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature.

  • Page 44: Checking The Backup Battery

    Black (-) v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 45: Thinkpad A30, A30P

    . 111 1230 Antenna for Bluetooth . 113 2010 Front bezel. . 115 Installation of clear plate . 116 2020 Inverter card . . 117 2030 LCD panel . . 119 2040 Antenna assembly . 123 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001...
  • Page 46 Other optional FRUs . 153 Common parts list . . 154 Tools . . 154 Power cords (system) . . 154 Power cords (docking station) . . 155 Notices . 156 Trademarks . . 156 ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 47: Product Overview

    32 MB DDR SDRAM (on the system board) CMOS RAM 242 bytes Hard-disk drive MT2652 and MT2654 (A30) v 20.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface v 30.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface MT2653 (A30p) v 48.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 48 DVD/CR-RW combo drive v UltraPort camera UltraPort device v Bluetooth UltraPort module (option) (only for A30p) Preinstalled Models x3x, x5x: Windows XP Pro operating system Models x4x, x6x: Windows 2000 Models xAx, xBx, xCx: Windows 98 ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 49: Status Indicators

    Orange: The battery is being charged, but the battery power is still low. Blinking orange: The battery needs to be charged. When the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 50 Note: If you are using Windows 2000, the Ultrabay status indicator does not blink while an Ultrabay 2000 device is being detached. Instead, a message box pops up when the process is completed; then the indicator turns off. ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 51: Fru Tests

    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.

  • Page 52: Fn Key Combinations

    2. In Windows 2000, this combination of buttons functions as a sleep button. The customer can change the settings so that pressing it puts the computer into hibernation mode or even shuts the computer down. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 53 Note: To use Fn + F12 for hibernation in Windows 2000, IBM PM device driver must have installed on the computer. Fn + PgUp Turn the ThinkLight on or off.

  • Page 54: Symptom-To-Fru Index

    If the symptom is not described there, go to “Intermittent problems” on page 54. Note For an IBM device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad notebook computers, see the manual for that device. Numeric error codes...
  • Page 55 2. System board. 0200 1. Reseat the hard-disk Hard disk error — The hard drive. disk 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 Stuck key —...
  • Page 56 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.

  • Page 57: Error Messages

    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.

  • Page 58: Beep Symptoms

    Type the password and press Enter. The hard-disk password A hard-disk password is set. prompt. Type the password and press Enter. The DOS full screen looks Start the ThinkPad smaller. Configuration program and set the Screen expansion function. ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 59: Lcd-Related Symptoms

    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 A30, A30p...

  • Page 60: Intermittent Problems

    FRU. 7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time (do not replace a nondefective FRU): a. System board b. LCD assembly ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 61: Fru Replacement Notices

    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.

  • Page 62: Retaining Serial Numbers

    The Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is a 128-bit number uniquely assigned to your computer at production and stored in the EEPROM of your system board. The algorithm that generates the number is designed to provide ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 63 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 A30, A30p...

  • Page 64: Removing And Replacing A Fru

    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 A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 65: 1010 Battery Pack

    Removing and replacing a FRU 1010 Battery pack DANGER 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 A30, A30p...

  • Page 66: 1020 Mini Pci Adapter

    Removing and replacing a FRU 1020 Mini PCI adapter For access, remove this FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 59 Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 67 When installing: Plug the gray antenna cable with the tab marked “MAIN” ( 3a ) into jack J1, and the black antenna cable with the tab marked “AUX” ( 3b ) into jack J2. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 68 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 A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 69: 1030 Communication Daughter Card (Cdc)

    Removing and replacing a FRU 1030 Communication daughter card (CDC) For access, remove this FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 59 Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p...

  • Page 70: Ethernet Daughter Card

    Following illustrations show the combination of the MiniPCI combo (modem/wireless LAN) card and Ethernet daughter card. Step Screw (quantity) Torque CDC screw (2) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that connectors 4 and 6 are firmly attached. ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 71 Removing and replacing a FRU Cable routing: When attaching the Ethernet daughter card, route the cable as this figure. ThinkPad A30, A30p...

  • Page 72: Modem Daughter Card

    Following illustrations show the combination of the Ethernet daughter card and Modem daughter card. Step Screw (quantity) Torque CDC screw (2) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that connectors 4 and 6 are firmly attached. ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 73 Removing and replacing a FRU Cable routing: When attaching the Modem daughter card, route the cable as this figure. ThinkPad A30, A30p...

  • Page 74: Bluetooth Daughter Card

    CDC screw (2) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) When installing: 1. Make sure that the connector 4 is firmly attached. 2. Plug the white cable with the tab marked “BT” into the jack on the Bluetooth daughter card. ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 75 Removing and replacing a FRU Cable routing: When attaching the Bluetooth daughter card, route the cable as this figure. ThinkPad A30, A30p...

  • Page 76: 1040 Backup Battery

    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 59 v “1030 Communication daughter card (CDC)” on page 63 ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 77: 1050 Dimm

    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 A30, A30p...

  • Page 78: 1060 Hard-Disk Drive

    “1010 Battery pack” on page 59 Note: The hard disk is attached to the cover. Step Screw (quantity) HDD screw (1) or security screw (1) Note: Use a 2.5-mm Allen wrench to remove the security screw. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 79 Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure that the hard-disk connector is firmly connected. ThinkPad A30, A30p...

  • Page 80: 1070 Ultrabay Plus Device

    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 A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 81: 1080 Ultrabay 2000 Device

    FRUs” on page 153. The procedure for installing and removing is the same for every device. 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 A30, A30p...

  • Page 82: 1090 Keyboard

    “1010 Battery pack” on page 59 v “1070 Ultrabay Plus device” on page 74 v “1080 Ultrabay 2000 device” on page 75 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 16 mm, nylon-coated (2) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 83 Removing and replacing a FRU In step 5 , open the keyboard slightly in the direction of the arrow. In step 6 , draw the keyboard a little in the direction of the arrow, and then detach the connector 7 . ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 84 Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Install the new keyboard, following the directions below. 1. Attach the connector. 2. Make sure that the keyboard edges, shown in the figure as (A) and (B), are under the frame. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 85 Do not push hard on parts (A) and (B) on the keyboard; to do so might distort the Ultrabay slots. 5. Replace the screws, using the new screws provided with the keyboard. ThinkPad A30, A30p...

  • Page 86: 1100 Keyboard Cru Insulator

    For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 59 v “1070 Ultrabay Plus device” on page 74 v “1080 Ultrabay 2000 device” on page 75 v “1090 Keyboard” on page 76 ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 87: 1110 Keyboard Bezel

    “1080 Ultrabay 2000 device” on page 75 v “1090 Keyboard” on page 76 v “1100 Keyboard CRU insulator” on page 80 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 16 mm, nylon-coated (4) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 88 Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2 × 15 mm, nylon-coated (1) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 89 Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (2) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) M2.5 × 19.5 mm, nylon-coated (1) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 90 Removing and replacing a FRU In step 5 , make sure that all of the latches ( a ) on the front side of the computer are detached, and then remove the keyboard bezel. ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 91 2. Make sure that all of the latches on the front side of the computer ( a in removal step 5 ) are firmly attached. 3. Make sure that both the left and right latches on the bottom side of the bezel are firmly attached. ThinkPad A30, A30p...

  • Page 92: 1120 Hinge Cover

    M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (2) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) When installing: Attach the hinge cover, aligning the two projections on the rear side with the two small square holes of the base cover. ( a ) ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 93: 1130 Fan Assembly

    When installing: When securing the screws, do as follows: 1. Secure the screw 1 temporarily. 2. Secure the screws 2 in order of (a), (b), and (c). 3. Tighten the screw 1 to secure the bracket and the fan assembly firmly. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 94 Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure that the connector 5 is firmly attached. Note Apply thermal grease on the a -part of the fan, shown in the following figure. ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 95: 1140 Cpu

    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 2 . ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 96 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 lock the CPU. ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 97: 1150 Ultrabay Plus Slot

    “1100 Keyboard CRU insulator” on page 80 v “1110 Keyboard bezel” on page 81 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 16 mm, nylon-coated (2) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (1) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 98 Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (4) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) M2.5 × 16 mm, nylon-coated (1) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 99 6 . When installing: After inserting the Ultrabay release lever into the rectangular hole of base cover, slide the Ultrabay latch knob toward you until it snaps ( a ). Then attach the bay to the computer. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 100 Removing and replacing a FRU Detach the bay slot in the direction of arrow 9 , avoid damaging the Ultrabay release lever 8 . ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 101: 1160 Ultrabay 2000 Slot

    When installing: When securing the screws, do as follows: 1. Secure the screw 1 temporarily. 2. Secure the screws 2 in order of (a), (b), and (c). 3. Tighten the screw 1 to secure the bracket and the fan assembly firmly. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 102 Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 16 mm, nylon-coated (1) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (3) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 103 Ultrabay latch knob toward you until it snaps ( a ). Then attach the bay to the computer. Detach the bay slot to the direction of arrow 9 , to avoid damaging the Ultrabay release lever 8 . ThinkPad A30, A30p...

  • Page 104: 1170 Sub Card For Pc Card Slot

    “1100 Keyboard CRU insulator” on page 80 v “1110 Keyboard bezel” on page 81 v “1150 Ultrabay Plus slot” on page 91 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2 × 9 mm, nylon-coated (1) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 105 Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2 × 15 mm, nylon-coated (1) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) ThinkPad A30, A30p...

  • Page 106: 1180 Security Chip

    “1120 Hinge cover” on page 86 v “1150 Ultrabay Plus slot” on page 91 v “1170 Sub card for PC Card slot” on page 98 When installing: Make sure that the connector is firmly attached. ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 107: 1190 Lcd Assembly

    “1110 Keyboard bezel” on page 81 v “1120 Hinge cover” on page 86 v “1150 Ultrabay Plus slot” on page 91 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (4) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 108 Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure that the connector 2 is firmly attached. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 109 Removing and replacing a FRU ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 110 Installation notice for the model with the wireless LAN feature Some models have cables for the wireless LAN antenna. After you attach the LCD assembly, route the antenna cables as shown in the following figure, and secure the cables with new insulation tapes. ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 111: 1200 System Board

    “1170 Sub card for PC Card slot” on page 98 v “1190 LCD assembly” on page 101 Step Screw (quantity) Torque Hex stud (6) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) M2.5 × 4.8 mm Small head, 0.254 Nm nylon-coated (4) (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 112 Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (1) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 113 Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Do as shown in figure a . Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (1) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 114 Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure that both of the connectors are firmly attached. When installing: Attach the system board so that the two small projections on the base cover fit into the holes provided. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 115 Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure that the Ethernet/modem cable is firmly attached to two connectors on the bottom of the system board. And then, stick the EMI tape to secure the cable on the system board. ThinkPad A30, A30p...

  • Page 116: 1210 Ultrabay Led Card

    “1150 Ultrabay Plus slot” on page 91 v “1150 Ultrabay Plus slot” on page 91 v “1170 Sub card for PC Card slot” on page 98 v “1190 LCD assembly” on page 101 v “1200 System board” on page 105 ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 117: 1220 Speaker Assembly

    “1150 Ultrabay Plus slot” on page 91 v “1150 Ultrabay Plus slot” on page 91 v “1170 Sub card for PC Card slot” on page 98 v “1190 LCD assembly” on page 101 v “1200 System board” on page 105 (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 118 Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (2) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 119: 1230 Antenna For Bluetooth

    “1160 Ultrabay 2000 slot” on page 95 v “1170 Sub card for PC Card slot” on page 98 v “1200 System board” on page 105 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (1) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 120 Removing and replacing a FRU Cable routing: When attaching the antenna for Bluetooth, route the cable to fit into the cable guides on the base cover. ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 121: 2010 Front Bezel

    “1110 Keyboard bezel” on page 81 v “1120 Hinge cover” on page 86 v “1150 Ultrabay Plus slot” on page 91 v “1190 LCD assembly” on page 101 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (2) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) ThinkPad A30, A30p...

  • Page 122: Installation Of Clear Plate

    FRU. It is attached to the front bezel side only. 3. Strip off the protection sheet of the insulation tape 1 of the clear plate, and then stick the plate on the front bezel and the rear cover. ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 123: 2020 Inverter Card

    “1190 LCD assembly” on page 101 v “2010 Front bezel” on page 115 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (4) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that both of the connectors 3 and 4 are firmly attached. ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 124 Removing and replacing a FRU Cable routing: When replacing the inverter card, route the connector cable as in the following figure: ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 125: 2030 Lcd Panel

    LCD. To do this, remove the screws from the ends of the screw from both side of the adapter as shown in figure 1a . Remove the connector cover for the others as shown in figure 1b . (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 126 Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2 × 5.7 mm, nylon-coated (4) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 127 Removing and replacing a FRU For 14.1-in. LCD panel Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2 × 3.6 mm, nylon-coated (4) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 128 Removing and replacing a FRU For 15.0-in. LCD panel Cable routing: When installing the LCD, route the connector cable as in the following figure: ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 129: 2040 Antenna Assembly

    “1190 LCD assembly” on page 101 v “2010 Front bezel” on page 115 v “2020 Inverter card” on page 117 v “2030 LCD panel” on page 119 Strip off the insulation tapes 1 securing the cables. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 130 Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (1) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 131 Note: Attach the gray cable (MAIN) to the left side and the black cable (AUX) to the right side of the LCD cover. 2. Secure the cables with insulation tape in the order shown 1 and 2 . (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 132 Removing and replacing a FRU 3. Attach the hinges 4 . Then attach the bracket 5 and tighten the screw 6 . ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 133: 3010 Thinkpad Dock Pci Cover

    ThinkPad Dock: FRU part no. 08N1546 (PCI cover: FRU part no. 05K6246) v ThinkPad Dock with extension plate: FRU part no. 08N1537 (PCI cover: FRU part no. 08N7317) Make sure that the PCI cover FRU suits the ThinkPad Dock you are servicing. ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 134 Note: Following illustration shows the PCI cover removal of ThinkPad Dock (FRU no. 08N1546.) Do the same procedure for the PCI cover removal of ThinkPad Dock with extension plate (FRU part no. 08N1537.) (Bottom view) ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 135: 3020 Thinkpad Dock Top Cover

    08N1546.) Top cover and screw kit for ThinkPad Dock (FRU part no. 12P4143) is not available for the ThinkPad Dock with extension plate (FRU part no. 08N1537.) (Rear view) Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 4.8 mm (2) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 136 Removing and replacing a FRU (Bottom view) Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 4.8 mm (8) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 137 Make sure that the system lock key A is set to the Unlock position. Release the front latches in step 3 , and then remove the top cover 4 . For step 5 , see the inside view, shown in the circle. ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 138 Removing and replacing a FRU When replacing the top cover, do the following: v Make sure that the springs placed correctly. v Make sure that the device release lever is seated correctly. (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 139 Removing and replacing a FRU v Make sure that the release button works correctly. ThinkPad A30, A30p...

  • Page 140: Locations

    CD-ROM drive, and also accepts an Ultrabay Plus carrier. (Ultrabay Plus does not support the Ultrabay 2000 battery.) Battery, standby mode, and Ultrabay status indicators TrackPoint pointing stick TrackPoint buttons Web keys ThinkPad button Volume and mute buttons System-status indicators ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 141 Locations ThinkPad A30, A30p...

  • Page 142: Rear View

    Security keyhole AC power connector Universal serial bus (USB) connectors Parallel connector External-monitor connector Ethernet connector Modem connector Video-out connector Video-in connector (only for MT2653) Serial connector Power status indicators Bluetooth status indicator (only for MT2653) ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 143: Bottom View

    Note: The Ultrabay 2000 accepts storage devices, such as a DVD drive or a CD-ROM drive. (The Ultrabay Plus carriage is supported only by Ultrabay Plus.) Battery, standby mode, and Ultrabay status indicator Ultrabay latch LCD latches Built-in stereo speakers UltraPort connector ThinkPad A30, A30p...

  • Page 144: Parts List

    — Modem UXGA 2653-66x Ethernet/ wireless Bluetooth ® ® Tual xxx M: Mobile Intel Pentium III processor xxx MHz - M ® ® Tual xxx G: Mobile Intel Pentium III processor xxx GHz - M ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 145: Overall

    Parts list Overall ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 146 Ethernet daughter card (models x3x, x4x, x5x, 26P8181 x6x, xBx, xCx) Modem daughter card (models x1x, x2x, x3x, 26P8256 x4x, xAx, xBx) Bluetooth daughter card (models 65x, 66x) 26P8071 Antenna for Bluetooth (2653-65x, 66x) 27L0685 (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)
  • Page 147 08K9533 models excepting xxE) OP Hard-disk drive (30.0 GB), Hitachi for 08K9592 2654-4xx OP Hard-disk drive (30.0 GB), STD for 2654-4xx 08K9590 Hard-disk drive (48.0 GB), STD for 2652, 08K9599 2653-4xx OP Cover, hard-disk drive 27L6768 (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 148 26P9643 Keyboard* (see “Keyboard” on page 147.) Pointing stick cap 26P9212* — Telephone cable (San Tai) 27L0700 — Recovery CD (see “Recovery CDs” on page 148.) — AC adapter (see “AC adapters” on page 143.) ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 149: Ac Adapters

    2-pin (72 W), DELTA (models xxE, xxJ, xxP, xxS, 02K6673 xxU, xxX) 2-pin (72 W), SANKEN (models xxE, xxJ, xxP, xxS, 02K6677 xxU, xxX) 3-pin (72W), ASTEC (models xxC, xxG, xxH, xxK, 02K6666 xxT) 3-pin (72W), DELTA (models xxC, xxG, xxH, xxK, 02K6670 xxT) ThinkPad A30, A30p...

  • Page 150: Lcd Frus

    See “LCD miscellaneous parts” on page 152. LCD cover kit (14.1-in.) XGA (excepting 26P9634 models xxK) models xxK 26P9635 Hinges 26P9641 LCD cable assembly 14.1 XGA 27L0680 Inverter card 26P8132 LCD panel, 14.1 XGA (SAMSUNG) 05K9944 Clear plate 46L4904 ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 151: In. Xga Tft

    LCD cover kit 15.0-in. (exepting models xxK) 26P9636 models xxK 26P9637 Hinges 26P9641 LCD cable assembly 15.0 XGA 27L0681 Antenna assembly for wireless LAN 27L0684 Inverter card 26P8132 LCD panel, 15.0 XGA (LG) 05K9964 LCD panel, 15.0 XGA (SAMSUNG) 05K9963 Clear plate 46L4904 ThinkPad A30, A30p...

  • Page 152: In. Sxga+ Tft

    LCD cover kit 15.0-in. (exepting models xxK) 26P9636 models xxK 26P9637 Hinges 26P9641 LCD cable assembly 15.0 UXGA IPS 27L0683 Antenna assembly for wireless LAN 27L0684 Inverter card for IPS 26P8133 LCD panel, 15.0 UXGA (DBU) 05K9967 Clear plate 46L4904 ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 153: Keyboard

    Hebrew 02K5978 Italian 02K5972 Japanese 02K5962 Korean 02K5964 Norwegian 02K5970 Polish 02K5985 Portuguese 02K5976 Russian 02K5981 Slovak 02K5982 Slovenian 02K5986 Spanish, European 02K5973 Spanish, Latin American 02K5961 Swedish or Finnish 02K5969 Swiss 02K5975 Thai 02K5987 Turkish 02K5979 ThinkPad A30, A30p...

  • Page 154: Recovery Cds

    Greek 14P9645 Hebrew 14P9642 Hungarian 14P9646 Italian 14P9636 Japanese 46P4446 Norwegian 14P9639 Polish 14P9643 Portuguese 14P9630 Russian 14P9647 Slovak 14P9649 Slovenian 14P9648 Spanish, European 14P9634 Spanish, Latin American 14P9629 Swedish 14P9635 Thai 14P9650 Turkish 14P9644 ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 155: For Windows 2000

    For Windows 2000/Windows NT Language Danish 14P9094 Dutch 14P9101 English, U.K. 14P9090 English, U.S. 14P9089 Finnish 14P9100 French, Canadian 14P9091 French, European 14P9095 German 14P9096 Italian 14P9099 Norwegian 14P9102 Portuguese 14P9093 Spanish, European 14P9097 Spanish, Latin American 14P9092 Swedish 14P9098 ThinkPad A30, A30p...

  • Page 156: For Windows Xp

    Greek 14P9010 Hebrew 14P9007 Hungarian 14P9011 Italian 14P9000 Japanese 46P4450 Norwegian 14P9003 Polish 14P9008 Portuguese 14P8994 Russian 14P9012 Slovak 14P9014 Slovenian 14P9013 Spanish, European 14P8998 Spanish, Latin American 14P8993 Swedish 14P8999 Thai 14P9015 Turkish 14P9009 ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 157: Miscellaneous Parts

    Spring, battery lock v Lid, docking (front) v Lid, docking (rear) v Spring, docking lid v Hard-disk guide bracket v Rubber foot (front) v Rubber foot (rear) v Insulation tape for antenna v Screw caps (continued) ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 158 (i) Cable guide, speaker and bay LED/SW v (j) Cable holder, speaker and bay LED/SW v Security keyhole lock plate v Logo (large) v Screw caps Note: Italicized letters in parentheses are references to the exploded view on page 139. ThinkPad A30, A30p (MT 2652/2653/2654)

  • Page 159: Optional Frus

    ThinkPad Dock with extension plate 08N1537 PCI cover 08N7317 Top cover and screw kit for ThinkPad Dock 12P4143 ThinkPad Port Replicator 08N1536 Multiple battery charger 02K6642 Diskette drive cable 27L0525 Conversion adapter for diskette drive cable 08K6360 Video cable 27L0531 ThinkPad A30, A30p...

  • Page 160: Common Parts List

    ThinkPad hardware maintenance diskette version — 1.62 Note: Download the file from the Web site. Power cords (system) IBM power cords for a specific country are usually available only in that region: For 2-pin power cords: Region Canada, United States of America...

  • Page 161: Power Cords (Docking Station)

    Parts list Power cords (docking station) IBM power cords for a specific country are usually available only in that region: For 3-pin power cords: Region Argentina 36L8868 Australia, New Zealand 75H8988 Canada, Thailand, United States of America 75H8989 Denmark 75H8992...

  • Page 162: Notices

    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.
  • Page 163 Notices ThinkPad A30, A30p...
  • Page 164 Part Number: 24P2916 (1P) P/N: 24P2916...

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