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IBM ThinkPad G40 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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IBM Mobile Systems
ThinkPad Computer
Hardware Maintenance Manual
August 2004
This manual supports: ThinkPad G40, G41

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  • Page 1 IBM Mobile Systems ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual August 2004 This manual supports: ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • 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 2004. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    . 35 Testing the computer . . 35 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor . . 37 Power system checkout . . 37 ThinkPad G40, G41 . . 41 Product overview . . 43 Specifications . . 43 Status indicators .
  • Page 4 Recovery CDs . 147 Miscellaneous parts . . 150 AC adapters . . 150 Telephone cable . . 150 Optional FRUs . . 151 Common parts list . . 152 Notices . 154 Trademarks . . 154 ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for IBM ThinkPad G40 and G41 products. 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.

  • Page 6: Thinkpad

    ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Advise customers to contact the PC Company HelpCenter at 800-772-2227 if they need assistance in obtaining or installing any software fixes. Customers in Canada should call IBM HelpPC at 800-565-3344 for assistance or download information. Strategy for replacing FRUs...

  • Page 8: Strategy For Replacing A Hard Disk Drive

    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 G40, G41...

  • 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 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...
  • Page 10 Compruébelo agitando el sistema y escuchando los posibles ruidos que provocarían. Las piezas metálicas pueden causar cortocircuitos eléctricos. ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 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 G40, G41...
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 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 G40, G41...
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 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 G40, G41...
  • Page 17 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.
  • Page 18 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 G40, G41...
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 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 G40, G41...

  • Page 21: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 22: Electrical Safety

    If you need to work on a machine that has exposed electrical circuits, observe the following precautions: ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 23 Safety information – 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.

  • Page 24: 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 25: Handling Devices That Are Sensitive To Electrostatic Discharge

    Safety information 8. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with. Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in charge between objects.

  • Page 26: 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 a DVD-ROM drive. They are also sold separately as options.
  • Page 27 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...
  • Page 28 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 G40, G41...

  • Page 29: General Descriptions

    __ 1. Name and phone number of servicer __ 2. Date of service __ 3. Date on which the machine failed © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004...
  • Page 30 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 G40, G41...
  • Page 31 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...

  • Page 32: Related Service Information

    CD to order, and the latest procedure on how to do so, see “Recovery CDs” on page 147. The Product Recovery program is in the Access IBM Predesktop Area, a section of the hard disk drive that is not displayed by Windows Explorer.

  • Page 33: Using The Recovery Cd

    Using the recovery CD You can delete the Access IBM Predesktop Area partition by going into the BIOS Setup Utility (F1 at IBM Splash Screen), and then choosing Security -> IBM Predesktop Area --> Disabled. This will make the Access IBM Predesktop Area available to FDISK.

  • Page 34: Passwords

    Related service information Note: If you do not want to create the Access IBM Predesktop Area, press the N key, and then go to step 8. 5. At the next window, press Enter to continue. v The Access IBM Predesktop Area is created. The system automatically reboots during this process.

  • Page 35: Hard Disk 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 36: How To Remove The Hard Disk Password

    Related service information 4. Turn on the computer and wait until the IBM Splash Screen disappears. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. The POP has been removed. 5. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack.

  • Page 37: Power Management

    Related service information Both user HDP and master HDP will have been removed. Power management To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, standby, and hibernation. Screen blank mode Screen blank mode has three variants, as follows: 1.
  • 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 G40, G41...

  • 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 computer. Before running PC-Doctor DOS, detach the external monitor. 4. Run the applicable function test. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. To exit the test, select Quit — Exit Diag. ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 41: Detecting System Information With Pc-Doctor

    Checkout guide To cancel the test, press Esc. Note: After executing PC-Doctor, check the system time/date and reset them if needed. Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can detect the following system information: Hardware Info v System Configuration v Memory Contents v Physical Disk Drives v Logical Disk Drives v VGA Information...

  • Page 42: Checking The Ac Adapter

    Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator or icon does not turn on, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. Reinstall the battery pack. If the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on, replace the battery pack. ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 43: Checking The Battery Pack

    Checkout guide If the charge indicator still does not turn on, replace the system board. Then reinstall the battery pack. If it is still not charged, go to the next section. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that less than 95% of the total power remains;...

  • Page 44: Checking The Backup Battery

    If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. Note: The backup battery, which is used to preserve configuration information, such as the date and time while the computer is turned off, is depleted. ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 45 2050 Lower case assembly . . 99 2060 Modem cable . . 100 2070 PC card slot assembly . . 101 2080 LCD front bezel . . 102 2090 Inverter card . . 103 3000 Speaker assembly . 104 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004...
  • Page 46 AC adapters . . 150 Telephone cable . . 150 Optional FRUs . . 151 Common parts list . . 152 Tools . . 152 Power cords . . 152 Notices . 154 Trademarks . . 154 ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 47: Thinkpad G40, G41

    30.0 GB, 4200 rpm, 2.5-inch, IDE interface v 40.0 GB, 4200 rpm, 2.5-inch, IDE interface v 40.0 GB, 5400 rpm, 2.5-inch, IDE interface v 60.0 GB, 7200 rpm, 2.5-inch, IDE interface v 80.0 GB, 5400 rpm, 2.5-inch, IDE interface (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 48 V.90 (V.92 design) modem daughter card (MDC-2) AC adapter v 120-watt type Fixed bays v CD-ROM drive v DVD drive v CD-RW/DVD drive v FDD drive Preinstalled Windows XP Home Edition operating Windows XP Professional system Windows 2000 Professional (Japan only) ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 49: Status Indicators

    Wireless Green: Wireless is operational. This status indicator is on when the Wireless is on and not in suspend mode. Blinking green: Data is being transmitted. Note: The wireless indicator is only available on selected models. (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 50 Note: If an unauthorized battery is installed, this indicator starts blinking orange. Standby Green: The computer is in standby mode. status Blinking green: The computer is entering standby mode or hibernation mode, or is resuming normal operation. ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • 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 LCD unit 1. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem, MDC-2 1. Make sure the modem is set up correctly.
  • Page 52 3. If the test does not detect the error, run Diagnostics --> Memory Test—Full. 1. Turn on the computer and check the air turbulence at the louver near the power switch. 2. Run Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> IBM Fan. ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 53: Fn Key Combinations

    Fn+F5 Open the Wireless Radio Control screen. Note: To use this function, the IBM PM device driver must be installed on the computer. Fn+F6 Reserved. Fn+F7 Switch between the computer display and an external monitor (CRT).

  • Page 54: Symptom-To-Fru Index

    If the symptom is not described there, go to “Intermittent problems” on page 58. 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 0191 The system configuration change has System Security — failed. Confirm the operation and try Invalid remote again. To clear the error, enter the IBM change requested. BIOS Setup Utility. 0199 1. Confirm supervisor password and System security —...
  • Page 56 2. Replace the backup battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. System board. 0271 Run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reset the Date and time time and date. error—Neither the date nor the time is set in the computer.
  • Page 57 1. If the Access IBM Predesktop Area Hard disk partition has been previously disabled, then layout error go to the IBM BIOS Setup Utility by pressing F1 to open the IBM BIOS Setup Utility. Select Security->IBM Predesktop Area->Access IBM Predesktop Area. Set this item to Disabled.

  • Page 58: Error Messages

    Symptom-to-FRU index Error messages Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence Device address 1. Load “Setup Defaults” in IBM BIOS conflict. Setup Utility. 2. Recharge the backup battery for one hour by connecting the ac adapter to the computer and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to verify the configuration.
  • Page 59 RAM Base Address. device=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE NOEMS and save this file. CardBus Press F1 to go to the IBM BIOS Setup Configuration Error Utility. Press F9 and then Enter to load the —Device Disabled default setting. Press F10 and then Enter to restart the system.

  • Page 60: Beep Symptoms

    Type the password and press Enter. The hard disk password prompt A hard disk password is set. appears. Type the password and press Enter. The DOS full screen looks Start the ThinkPad smaller. Configuration program and set the Screen expansion function. ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 61: 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 G40, G41...

  • Page 62: Intermittent Problems

    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 nondefective FRU): a. System board b. LCD assembly ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 63: Fru Replacement Notices

    This section contains notices related to removing and replacing parts. Read this section carefully before replacing any FRU. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In IBM ThinkPad computers, this problem is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that have the following characteristics: v They maintain tight connections.

  • Page 64: Retaining Serial Numbers

    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 G40, G41...
  • Page 65 1. Install the ThinkPad hardware maintenance diskette version 1.69 or later, 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 G40, G41...

  • Page 66: 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 G40, G41...

  • Page 67: 1010 Battery Pack

    Removing and replacing a FRU 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery in the parts listing for the model you are servicing. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 68: 1020 Hard Disk Drive

    “1010 Battery pack” on page 63 Note: The hard disk drive is attached to the cover. Step Screw (quantity) HDD M3 × 4 mm, Black (1) Note: Use a 2.5-mm Allen wrench to remove the security screw. (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 69 Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure that the hard disk connector is firmly attached. ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 70: 1030 Dimm Door

    For access, remove this FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 63 Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 captive screw (2) Nm 0.3 Nm ( 3.2 kgfcm) ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 71: 1040 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 G40, G41...

  • Page 72: 1050 Modem Daughter Card (Mdc)

    1050 Modem daughter card (MDC) For access, remove this FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 63 v “1030 DIMM door” on page 66 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 x 5 mm, Silver (2) Nm 0.3 (3.2 kgfcm) ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 73: 1060 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 63 v “1030 DIMM door” on page 66 ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 74: 1070 Keyboard

    Removing and replacing a FRU 1070 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 63 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 7 mm, Black (2) Nm 0.3 (3.2 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 75 In step 2 , push the keyboard from the bottom, while at the same time pushing a little in the direction of the arrow in step 3 . Take care not to bend the keyboard when lifting it at step 4 . ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 76: 1080 Middle Cover

    “1070 Keyboard” on page 70 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 8 mm, Black (1) Nm 0.3 (3.2 kgfcm) Note: The bottom-side screw that secures the middle cover may be a security or tamper-proof screw for 802.11a/b wireless models. ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 77: 1090 Hinge Cover

    1090 Hinge cover For access, remove this FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 63 v “1070 Keyboard” on page 70 v “1080 Middle cover” on page 72 When installing: Align the hinge cover squarely and push down. ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 78: 1095 Fdd Assembly

    1095 FDD assembly For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 63 v “1070 Keyboard” on page 70 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 5 mm, Silver (1) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 79: 1100 Blank Bezel Fdd Assembly

    “1070 Keyboard” on page 70 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.0 × 4 mm, Silver (2) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) When Installing: Be sure the corners of the FDD cover go under the clasps on the FDD bracket. ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 80: 1110 Vga Heatsink Assembly

    1110 VGA heatsink assembly For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 63 v “1070 Keyboard” on page 70 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.0 × 4 mm, Silver (3) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 81: 1120 Vga Card Assembly

    For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 63 v “1070 Keyboard” on page 70 v “1110 VGA heatsink assembly” on page 76 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.0 × 4 mm, Silver (1) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 82: 1130 Cd-Rom/Dvd Drive And Odd Bracket

    For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 63 v “1070 Keyboard” on page 70 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 stud Phillips × 5 mm, Silver (1) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 83: 1140 Mini Pci Adapter

    Removing and replacing a FRU 1140 Mini PCI adapter For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 63 v “1070 Keyboard” on page 70 v “1080 Middle cover” on page 72 ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 84: 1150 Pc Card Slot Assembly

    “1090 Hinge cover” on page 73 v “1130 CD-ROM/DVD drive and ODD bracket” on page v “1140 Mini PCI adapter” on page 79 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 8 mm, Black (2) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 85 Push the PC card eject buttons 4 to pop the buttons out. While holding the PC card door down, pull on the PC card eject buttons and carefully remove the PC card slot assembly 5 . (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 86 PC card slot assembly. Then, tighten each screw one turn at a time, alternating between screws to evenly pull the assembly connector onto the system board connector. ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 87: 1160 Lcd And Keyboard Bezel Assembly

    “1010 Battery pack” on page 63 v “1070 Keyboard” on page 70 v “1080 Middle cover” on page 72 v “1090 Hinge cover” on page 73 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 7 mm, Black (2) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 88 Non-FDD models: The VGA connector for non-FDD models is as shown below. Step Screw (quantity) Torque M 2.5 × 7 mm, Black (9) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) M 2.5 × 3 mm, Silver (1) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 89 Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure the red band A on the LCD cable is aligned with the corner of the keyboard bezel under the hinge. ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 90: 1170 Lcd Assembly

    “1010 Battery pack” on page 63 v “1070 Keyboard” on page 70 v “1080 Middle cover” on page 72 v “1090 Hinge cover” on page 73 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 7 mm, Black (2) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 91 Removing and replacing a FRU Non-FDD models: The VGA connector for non-FDD models is as shown below. Step Screw (quantity) Torque M 2.5 × 7 mm, Silver (4) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 92 Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure the red band A on the LCD cable is aligned with the corner of the keyboard bezel under the hinge. ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 93: 1180 Keyboard Bezel

    “1090 Hinge cover” on page 73 v “1170 LCD assembly” on page 86 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M 2.5 × 7 mm, Black (9) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) M 2.5 × 3 mm, Silver (1) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 94 Removing and replacing a FRU Remove the keyboard bezel in the direction of arrow 3 . ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 95: 1190 Fan Assembly

    2 and reinsert it 3 . Then carefully turn the screw to separate the fan as you lift up 4 . Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 captive × (4) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 96 A ; B ; and C . Caution: When installing, be sure the screw that was moved from position 2 to 3 above, is returned to its original location. ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 97: 2000 Fan (Cpu 3 Ghz) And Cpu Fixture

    2 and reinsert it 3 . Then carefully turn the screw to separate the fan as you lift up 4 . Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 captive × (4) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 98 A ; B ; and C . Caution: When installing, be sure the screw that was moved from position 2 to 3 above, is returned to its original location. ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 99: 2010 Cpu

    When installing: Place the CPU on the CPU socket with the pin 1 corner as shown 1 , and then rotate the head of the screw in the direction of the arrow 2 to secure the CPU. ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 100: 2020 Cd-Rom/Dvd Drive Bracket

    “1080 Middle cover” on page 72 v “1090 Hinge cover” on page 73 v “1160 LCD and Keyboard bezel assembly” on page 83 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 5 mm, Silver (3) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 101: 2030 Fdd Bracket

    “1160 LCD and Keyboard bezel assembly” on page 83 v “1095 FDD assembly” on page 74 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 5 mm, Silver (3) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) M2.5 × 3 mm, Silver (1) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 102: 2040 System Board

    “2000 Fan (CPU 3 GHz) and CPU fixture” on page 93 v “2020 CD-ROM/DVD drive bracket” on page 96 v “1095 FDD assembly” on page 74 v “2030 FDD bracket” on page 97 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 5 mm, Silver (2) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 103: 2050 Lower Case Assembly

    “1160 LCD and Keyboard bezel assembly” on page 83 v “2020 CD-ROM/DVD drive bracket” on page 96 v “1095 FDD assembly” on page 74 v “2030 FDD bracket” on page 97 v “2040 System board” on page 98 ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 104: 2060 Modem Cable

    “1170 LCD assembly” on page 86 v “1180 Keyboard bezel” on page 89 v “2020 CD-ROM/DVD drive bracket” on page 96 v “1095 FDD assembly” on page 74 v “2030 FDD bracket” on page 97 v “2040 System board” on page 98 ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 105: 2070 Pc Card Slot Assembly

    “2020 CD-ROM/DVD drive bracket” on page 96 v “1095 FDD assembly” on page 74 v “2030 FDD bracket” on page 97 v “2040 System board” on page 98 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 8 mm, Silver (4) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 106: 2080 Lcd Front Bezel

    4 in order. Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 5 mm, Black (2) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that all of the latches of the LCD front bezel are firmly attached to the LCD cover. ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 107: 2090 Inverter Card

    M2.5 × 5 mm, Silver (2) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that connectors 3 , 4 and 5 are firmly attached. Some models have an extra connector; make sure connector 3 is connected to the socket on the left. ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 108: 3000 Speaker Assembly

    “2090 Inverter card” on page 103 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 5 mm, Silver (1) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure the LCD cable is not pinched and aligned to the left of the speaker. ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 109: 3010 Lcd Cable Assembly

    “1170 LCD assembly” on page 86 v “2080 LCD front bezel” on page 102 v “2090 Inverter card” on page 103 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 5 mm, Silver (6) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 110 Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure the LCD cable is not pinched and aligned to the left of the speaker. ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 111: 3020 Wireless Antenna And Rear Cover

    “2080 LCD front bezel” on page 102 v “2090 Inverter card” on page 103 v “3010 LCD cable assembly” on page 105 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.0 × 3.5 mm, Black (2) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 112: 3030 Lcd Panel And Hinge Assembly

    “2080 LCD front bezel” on page 102 v “2090 Inverter card” on page 103 v “3010 LCD cable assembly” on page 105 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.0 × 4 mm, Silver (4) 0.25 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 113: Locations

    Locations Locations Front view System status indicators Power status indicators Power switch PC card slots PC card eject button CD/DVD drive eject button CD/DVD drive TrackPoint stick TrackPoint buttons Access IBM button Volume control buttons Monaural speaker ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 114: Rear View

    Locations Rear view AC power connector Modem connector Ethernet connector Universal serial bus (USB) connectors PS/2 connector Parallel connector External-monitor connector Security keyhole Power status indicators ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 115: Bottom View

    Locations Bottom view LCD latch Battery pack Battery pack latch DIMM slots USB connectors Floppy disk drive Floppy disk drive eject button Stereo headphone jack Microphone jack Hard disk drive ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 116: Parts List

    CPU, P4 DT Cel 2.2G/memory, 256 MB/HDD, 40 GB 2388 7Px 14.1 in, Combo 802.11b Lithium, 12 cell 2388 7Qx Open CPU, P4 DT Cel 2.2G/memory, 128 MB/HDD, 30 GB 2388 8Cx 15 in, CD-ROM Open NiMH, 8 cell (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 117 2388 9Jx Lithium Ion, 12 cell CPU, P4 DT 2.6G/memory, 256 MB/HDD, 40 GB 2388 9Mx 14.1 in, Open Lithium Ion, 6 cell 2388 9Qx Combo 2388 9Rx 802.11b Lithium Ion, 12 cell 2388 9Sx Open (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 118 15 in, Open Lithium Ion, 6 cell 2388 AQx 2388 AUx Lithium Ion, 12 cell 2388 ARx Combo Lithium Ion, 6 cell 2388 ASx 2388 ATx 802.11 Lithium Ion, 12 cell 2388 AVx Open 2388 B2x 802.11b (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 119 Lithium Ion, 12 SXGA+ cell CPU, P4 DT Cel 2.2G/memory, 256 MB/HDD, 30 GB 2389 7Ex 14.1 in, CD-ROM 802.11 Lithium Ion, 12 cell 2389 7Jx Open NiMH, 8 cell 2389 7Zx 2389 7Kx Combo 2389 7Yx (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 120 CPU, P4 DT 3.0G/memory, 256 MB/HDD, 40 GB 2388 B8x 15 in, Combo 802.11 Lithium Ion, 12 cell 2388 B9x Open CPU, P4 DT 2.2G/memory, open/HDD, open 2388 CAx 14.1 in, Open 802.11 Open 2388 CBx Open (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 121 14.1 in, CD-ROM Open Lithium Ion, 6 cell 2388 DG+ Lithium Ion, 12 cell 2388 DJ+ NiMH, 8 cell 2388 DK+ Lithium Ion, 6 cell 2388 DM+ Combo Lithium Ion, 12 cell 2388 DN+ NiMH, 8 cell (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 122 15 in, Combo 802.11 Lithium Ion, 12 cell 2388 EK+ 15 in, SXGA+ CPU, P4 DT 3.0G/memory, 256 MB/HDD, 40 GB 2388 EL+ 15 in, Open Lithium Ion, 12 cell 2388 EM+ Combo 802.11b 2388 EN+ 802.11 (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 123 CPU, P4 DT Cel 2.4G 2388 FA+ 14.1 in, Open Open Open 2388 FB+ 802.11b 2388 FC+ Open 2388 FD+ 802.11 2388 FE+ 15 in, Open 2388 FF+ 802.11 2389 FA+ 14.1 in, Open 2389 FB+ 802.11b (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 124 14.1 in, CD-ROM Open NiMH, 8 cell 2388 JD+ 14.1 in, Combo 2388 JE+ 15 in, CD-ROM 2388 JF+ 802.11b NiMH, 12 cell 2388 JG+ Open 2388 JH+ Combo 802.11b 2388 JJ+ Open NiMH, 8 cell (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 125 2388 KF+ 15 in, 2388 KG+ Combo 802.11b Lithium Ion, 6 cell 2388 KJ+ Open CPU, P4 DT 2.8G/memory, 512 MB/HDD, 60 GB 2388 KN+ 14.1 in, Combo Open Lithium Ion, 12 cell 2388 KR+ 15 in, (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 126 Lithium Ion, 12 cell 2384 KQ+ 15 in, 802.11 SXGA CPU, P4 DT Cel 2.5G 2388 LA+ 15 in, Open Open Open CPU, P4 DT Cel 2.6G 2388 LB+ 14.1 in, Open Open Open 2388 LC+ 15 in, (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 127 CPU, P4 DT Cel 2.4G/memory, 256 MB/HDD, 40 GB 2881 2D+ 15 in, Combo Open Lithium Ion, 12 cell CPU, P4 DT Cel 2.4G/memory, 512 MB/HDD, 30 GB 2881 2C+ 15 in, Combo Open Lithium Ion, 6 cell (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 128 2881 34+ 2881 35+ 2881 36+ Combo 2881 37+ 2881 39+ 2881 3A+ 2881 3B+ CD-ROM 802.11 CPU, P4 DT Cel 2.53G/memory, 512 MB/HDD, 30 GB 2881 3C+ 15 in, Combo Open Lithium Ion, 6 cell (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 129 2881 44+ 2881 45+ 2881 46+ Combo 2881 48+ 2881 4A+ 802.11 2881 4D+ 15 in, CD-ROM Open 2881 4E+ Lithium Ion, 12 cell 2881 4F+ 802.11 2881 4G+ Combo Open Lithium Ion, 6 cell (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 130 2881 55+ Combo 2881 58+ 2881 5C+ 15 in, CD-ROM 2881 5M+ Combo Lithium Ion, 12 cell CPU, P4 DT 3.06G/memory, 512 MB/HDD, 30 GB 2881 5G+ 15 in, Combo Open Lithium Ion, 6 cell (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 131 2881 5K+ Combo 802.11 Lithium Ion, 12 cell 2881 5L+ CPU, P4 DT 3.2G/memory, 256 MB/HDD, 30 GB 2881 64+ 14.1 in, CD-ROM Open Lithium Ion, 6 cell 2881 65+ Combo 2881 6A+ 15 in, CD-ROM (continued ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 132 CPU, P4 DT Cel 2.4G/memory, 256 MB/HDD, 30 GB 2882 2P+ 14.1 in, Combo Open Lithium Ion, 6 cell 2882 2Q+ 2882 2R+ 15 in, CD-ROM 2882 2S+ Combo 2882 2T+ 14.1 in, CD-ROM 802.11 2886 2Ux 15 in, Combo (continued ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 133 14.1 in, CD-ROM 802.11 2886 2Ux 15 in, Combo CPU, P4 DT Cel 2.53G/memory, open/HDD, open 2881 3Vx 14.1 in, Open Open Open 2881 3Wx 15 in, 2886 3Xx 14.1 in, 2886 3Yx 2886 3Zx 15 in, (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 134 14.1 in, 2886 4Yx CPU, P4 DT 3.06G/memory, 256 MB/HDD, 30 GB 2881 84x 15 in, Combo Open Lithium Ion, 12 cell 2881 87x 2882 5Px 14.1 in, CD-ROM 2882 5Qx Combo 2882 5Sx 15 in, CD-ROM (continued ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 135 2881 82x Combo 2881 83x CPU, P4 DT 3.06G/memory, open/HDD, open 2881 5Vx 14.1 in, Open Open Open 2881 5Wx 15 in, 2886 5Xx 14.1 in, 2886 5Yx 2886 97x 15 in, SXGA+ 2886 98x 15 in, (continued ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 136 CPU, P4 DT 3.2G/memory, 512 MB/HDD, 40 GB 2881 8Bx 15 in, Combo Open Lithium Ion, 6 SXGA+ cell 2881 8Jx 15 in, Lithium Ion, 12 cell 2886 93x 15 in, 802.11 Lithium Ion, 6 SXGA+ cell (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 137 2886 7Xx 2886 99x 2886 9Ax 15 in, CPU, P4 DT 3.46G/memory, 256 MB/HDD, 40 GB 2881 6Jx 14.1 in, Combo Open Lithium Ion, 12 cell 2881 8Px 15 in, 802.11 2881 8Qx Open 2882 8Nx 802.11 (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 138 CPU, P4 DT 3.46G/memory, open/HDD, open 2881 7Vx 15 in, Open Open Open SXGA+ 2881 7Wx 15 in, 2881 95x 15 in, SXGA+ 2881 96x 15 in, 2886 7Yx 15 in, SXGA+ 2886 9Bx 2886 9Cx 15 in, (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 139 An N in the CRU ID column means the part is not a CRU. A single asterisk (*) means the part is a Tier 1 CRU; two asterisks (**) means the part is a Tier 2 CRU. v FRUs marked with OP are available as options. ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 140: Overall

    Parts list Overall ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 141 UJDA-750 (bare) with bracket CD-R HLDS CRN-8245B (bare) 92P6565 DVD HLDS GDR-8082N (bare) 92P6567 DVD MKE SR-8178 DBZ2 (bare) 92P6571 Combo PCC UJDA-760BM2 (bare) 92P6563 Combo HLDS GCC-4241N-IMJO (bare) 92P6569 Multi PCC UJ-830 (bare) 13N6827 Multi PCC UJ-811 (bare) 92P6575 ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 142 JP/China 802.11 a/b Philips Wireless Card - 26P8447 Japan 802.11 a/b Philips Wireless Card - China 26P8446 802.11b Actiontec Wireless Card (IBM 91P7261 High Rate Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter III) 802.11 b/g Clymer Wireless Card - US 93P3475 802.11 b/g Clymer Wireless Card - ROW 93P3477...
  • Page 143 Lower case with label M/T 2882 Brazil - 91P8802 no wireless Lower case with label M/T 2886 W/W - 26R8031 wireless Lower case with label M/T 2886 W/W - 26R8032 no wireless Label wireless and model related 91P8689 ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 144 MHT2040AT HDD with tray & screws 80 GB Moraga 92P6123 HDD with tray & screws 60 Moraga C 92P6122 HDD with tray & screws 40 Moraga B 92P6119 HDD with tray & screws 40 Toshiba 92P6121 Proteus ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 145 FDD TEAC with bracket & screws 92P5986 FDD SONY with bracket & screws 92P5988 20a External VGA card - 64 MB 93P4276 External VGA card - 128 MB 93P4294 20b Blank bezel FDD 13N5497 Blank bezel FDD with vent 26R8015 ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 146 Pointing stick cap (convex) 91P8422 Pointing stick cap (flare) 91P8423 Pointing stick cap (hair composition) 84G6535 Rubber/tape kit from 238x-7xx to 13N5549 238x09xx and 238x-Axx to 238x-Cxx Rubber/tape kit - rubber foot x4, screw 26R8042 cap x4 ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 147: Lcd Frus

    Parts list LCD FRUs ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 148: 14.1 In. Tft

    LCD Panel ASM SXGA+ Hitachi 92P6659 LCD Panel ASM XGA LGP 92P6694 LCD Panel ASM XGA Hitachi 92P5580 LCD Panel ASM SXGA Hitachi 92P5581 LCD Hinge/bracket kit 91P8534 Wireless antenna kit (*1) refer to item 24 91P8551 ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 149 LCD Cable ASM XGA HighTech 91P6821 LCD Cable ASM SXGA+ HighTech 91P6822 LCD Cable ASM XGA Foxconn 91P6865 LCD Cable ASM SXGA Foxconn 91P6866 LCD Inverter/LED card Sumida 91P7197 LCD Inverter/LED card Ambit 91P7281 Speaker ASM 91P8198 ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 150: Keyboard

    91P8194 91P8138 Norwegian 91P8158 91P8102 Portuguese 91P8170 91P8114 Russian 91P8174 91P8118 Slovakian 91P8188 91P8132 Slovenian 91P8186 91P8130 Spanish, European 91P8164 91P8108 Spanish, Latin American 91P8146 91P8090 Swedish or Finnish 91P8156 91P8100 Swiss 91P8168 91P8112 Turkish 91P8178 91P8122 ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 151: Recovery Cds

    01R7746 Turkish 01R7755 Windows XP Home Edition (for G41) Windows XP Home Edition is preinstalled as the operating system in some models. Language Arabic 24R6043 Chinese, Simplified 24R6036 Chinese, Traditional 24R6037 Chinese, Traditional (Hong Kong S.A.R.) 24R6038 ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 152: Windows Xp Professional (For G40)

    Language Arabic 01R7851 Chinese, Simplified 01R7944 Chinese, Traditional 01R7943 Chinese, Traditional (Hong Kong S.A.R.) 01R7945 Czech 01R7852 Danish 01R7842 Dutch 01R7849 English, U.K. 01R7840 English, U.S. 01R7839 Finnish 01R7848 French 01R7843 German 01R7844 Greek 01R7856 Hebrew 01R7853 ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 153: Windows Xp Professional (For G41)

    24R5843 English, U.K. 24R5833 English, U.S. 24R5832 Finnish 24R5841 French 24R5834 German 24R5835 Greek 24R5855 Hebrew 24R5848 Hungarian 24R5854 Italian 24R5837 Japanese 24R5847 Norwegian 24R5842 Polish 24R5849 Portuguese 24R5838 Russian 24R5852 Spanish 24R5836 Swedish 24R5839 Turkish 24R5853 ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 154: Miscellaneous Parts

    M2.5 middle cover wireless) Rubber/mylar kit 91P8556 Thermal grease 91P9542 LG/IBM Logo kit 08K5860 LG/IBM Logo kit - New 91P8690 AC adapters All of the ac adapters listed below are Tier 1 CRUs (customer replaceable units). AC ADAPTER 120W 2-prong Non-PFC Delta 02K7086...

  • Page 155: Optional Frus

    27L0462 Telephone cable (Spain) 27L0450 Telephone cable (SW/SU) 27L0445 Telephone cable (UK/IR/NZ) 27L0442 Telephone cable (US/CAN/TWN/APS/LA/BRZL) 27L0465 Optional FRUs All Optional FRUs are classified as Tier 1 CRUs (customer replaceable units). Main Battery Li-Ion 4P3S Option 08K8178 ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 156: Common Parts List

    Power cords All of the power cords listed below are Tier 1 CRUs (customer replaceable units). 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.
  • Page 157 Parts list Region China (P.R.C.) (other than Hong Kong S.A.R.) 02K0539 Switzerland 76H3528 ThinkPad G40, G41...

  • Page 158: 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 159 Notices ThinkPad G40, G41...
  • Page 160 Part Number: 92P2246 Printed in U.S.A. (1P) P/N: 92P2246...

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