Page 1 IBM Mobile Systems ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual January 2003 This manual supports: ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673) ThinkPad Dock (MT 2631) ThinkPad Dock II (MT 2877)
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 2003. All rights reserved.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
No-beep symptoms . . 64 LCD-related symptoms . . 65 Intermittent problems . . 66 Undetermined problems . . 66 FRU replacement notices . 67 Screw notices . . 67 Retaining serial numbers. . 68 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...
Page 4 Removing and replacing a FRU. . 70 1010 Battery pack. . 71 1020 Hard-disk drive . . 72 1030 DIMM cover . . 74 1040 DIMM . 75 1050 Backup battery . . 76 1060 Keyboard . 77 1070 Mini PCI adapter .
Page 5: About This Manual
About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for IBM ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673), ThinkPad Dock (MT 2631), and ThinkPad Dock II (MT 2877) products. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems.
Page 6 ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
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
Important service information Strategy for replacing a hard-disk drive Always try to run a low-level format before replacing a hard-disk drive. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are servicing may have been changed. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting.
Page 9 Safety notices 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 are not left loose inside the computer. Verify this by shaking the computer and listening for rattling sounds.
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 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 13 Safety notices (continuation of safety notice 3) La batteria contiene piccole quantità di nichel. Non smontarla, gettarla nel fuoco o nell’acqua né cortocircuitarla. Smaltirla secondo la normativa in vigore (DPR 915/82, successive disposizioni e disposizioni locali). Quando si sostituisce la batteria, utilizzare soltanto i tipi inseriti nell’appropriato Catalogo parti.
Page 14 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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 21: Electrical Safety
Safety information v After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Replace any safety device that is worn or defective. v Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer. Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment.
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. ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
Page 23: Handling Devices That Are Sensitive To Electorostatic Discharge
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
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.
Page 25: Laser Compliance Statement
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...
Page 26 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 27 Laser compliance statement Some CD-ROM drives, DVD-ROM drives, or other optical storage devices contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following: 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.
Page 28 Laser compliance statement ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
Page 30 Read this first __ 4. Date of purchase __ 5. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on the display, and beep symptoms __ 6. Procedure index and page number in which the failing FRU was detected __ 7. Failing FRU name and part number __ 8.
Page 31: Related Service Information
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 (for X30 series) If the data on a hard-disk drive is damaged or accidentally erased, you can restore the software that was shipped with the computer.
Page 32: Product Recovery Program
(F1, F11, and F12) appear on the screen for a few seconds. One of them is “Press F11 to invoke the IBM Product Recovery program”. While the message is displayed, quickly press F11. If you are using Windows 2000 or another operating system, the startup screen is displayed first, and then the message “To start the Product Recovery...
Page 33: Using The Recovery Cd
Related service information 6. When the Product Recovery program finishes running, the computer will restart with the pre-installed operating system, drivers, and software. Using the recovery CD To create the service partition and install the preloaded system from the recovery CD, do the following: To create the service partition: 1.
Page 34: Recovering The Hard Disk To Original Contents (For X31 Series)
Access IBM Predesktop Area. You can use the Access IBM Predesktop Area to restore the contents of the hard disk to an earlier state using any of the backup images stored in the protected area. Access IBM Predesktop Area runs independently of the Windows operating system.
Page 35 Related service information blue Access IBM button to open the Access IBM Predesktop Area: “To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button.” 4. Double-click Recover to factory contents. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. 6. When the recovery process finishes, the computer will restart with the pre-installed operating system, drivers, and software.
Page 36: Passwords
Related service information v Follow the prompts. You may be prompted to change CDs. v When the process is complete, the system reboots. Continue to step 6 to install preloaded system. Install preloaded system from CD: 7. Boot with the recovery CD (and the boot diskette if required.) 8.
Page 37: 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 38: How To Remove The Hard-Disk Password
If User only mode is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be made available to the servicer, IBM does not provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the hard-disk drive.
Page 39: Power Management
For X31 series: 1. Turn on the computer; then, while the “To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button” message is displayed at the lower-left of the screen, press the Access IBM button. 2. Enter the SVP. Select Start setup utility.
Page 40: Standby Mode
Related service information v The LCD backlight turns off. v The hard-disk drive motor stops. 3. If the time set on the “Turn off monitor” timer in the operating system expires, v The LCD backlight turns off. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any key.
Page 41: Hibernation Mode
Related service information v Turn on the power switch. Also, the computer automatically returns from standby mode and resumes operation in either of the following events: v The ring indicator (RI) is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device (Windows 2000 does not support the ring indicator (RI) resume by PC Card device.) v The time set on the resume timer elapses.
Page 42: 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 43 Creating the PC-Doctor diagnostics diskette In X31 series, the PC-Doctor disk can be created by using the Access IBM Predesktop Area. To create the PC-Doctor disk from the Access IBM Predesktop Area, do as follows: 1. Enter the IBM Predesktop application by pressing the Access IBM button during POST.
Page 44 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.
Page 45: 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 Quit F1=Help Run Normal Test Run Quick Test CPU/Coprocessor Systemboard Video Adapter Serial Ports Parallel Ports Fixed Disks Diskette Drives...
Page 46: Power System Checkout
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.
Page 47: 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 48: Checking The Backup Battery
Checkout guide Note: Recharging will take at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on. If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 4 and 5.
Page 49: Thinkpad X30, X31
For wireless LAN models . . 122 3010 ThinkPad Dock PCI cover . . 127 3020 ThinkPad Dock top cover . 129 4010 ThinkPad Dock II PCI cover. . 134 4020 ThinkPad Dock II top cover . . 135 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...
Page 50 Locations . . 138 Front view for X30 series . . 138 Rear view for X30 series . . 139 Bottom view for X30 series. . 140 Front view for X31 series . . 141 Rear view for X31 series . .
Page 51: Product Overview
Product overview Product overview This section presents the following product-unique information: v “Specifications” v “Status indicators for X30” on page 50 v “FRU tests” on page 55 v “Fn key combinations” on page 56 Specifications Feature Description Processor X30 series v Mobile Intel ®...
Page 52 Adapter with Modem II (some models) v Cisco Aironet Wireless 802.11b Mini PCI by IBM (some models) v IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter III (some models) v IBM Dual-Band 11a/b Wi-Fi Wireless Mini PCI Adapter (some models) v Intel ®...
Page 53 V.90 modem daughter card (MDC) (some Communication daughter card models) (CDC) v Bluetooth daughter card (BDC) (some models) v IBM Integrated Bluetooth with 56K Modem (BMDC) (some models) v 56-watt type AC adapter v 6-cell Li-Ion battery pack (4.4 AH) Battery pack (main)
Page 54: Status Indicators For X30
Product overview Status indicators for X30 The system status indicators show the status of the computer, as follows: Indicator Meaning 1 Bluetooth Green: The Bluetooth is operational. This status indicator is on when the Bluetooth is on and not in suspend mode. (continued) ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
Page 55 Product overview Indicator Meaning 2 Battery Green: The battery is in use and has enough status power. The ac adapter has charged the battery completely. Blinking green: The battery is being charged, but still has enough power to operate. (At regular intervals, the indicator light turns off briefly.) Orange:...
Page 56 Product overview Indicator Meaning 9 Ethernet Green: The computer connects to a LAN and status a session with the network is available. Blinking yellow: Data is being transmitted. ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
Page 57: Status Indicators For X31
Product overview Status indicators for X31 The system status indicators show the status of the computer, as follows: Indicator Meaning 1 Bluetooth Green: The Bluetooth is operational. This status indicator is on when the Bluetooth is on and not in suspend mode. 2 Wireless Green: status...
Page 58 Product overview Indicator Meaning 3 Battery Green: The battery is in use and has enough status power. The ac adapter has charged the battery completely. Blinking green: The battery is being charged, but still has enough power to operate. (At regular intervals, the indicator light turns off briefly.) Orange:...
Page 59: 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, MDC 1.
Page 60: Fn Key Combinations
1. Turn on the computer and check the air turbulence at the louver near the power switch. 2. Run Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> IBM Fan. Fn key combinations The following table shows the function of each combination of Fn with a function key.
Page 61 Product overview Description combination Fn+F6 Reserved. Fn+F7 Switching a display output location Switch between the computer display and an external monitor (CRT). If an external monitor is attached, computer output is displayed in the following three patterns by turns: v CRT display v Computer display + CRT display v Computer display Notes:...
Page 62 Turn hibernation mode on. To return to normal operation, press the power button for less than four seconds. Note: To use Fn+F12 for hibernation in Windows XP and Windows 2000, the IBM PM device driver must have been installed on the computer. Fn+PgUp Turn the ThinkLight on or off.
Page 63: Symptom-To-Fru Index
If the symptom is not described there, go to “Intermittent problems” on page 66. 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 64 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.
Page 65 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 66 Hard disk partition layout error Predesktop Area has been previously disabled, then go the 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. Save and exit.
Page 67: 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 68: Beep Symptoms
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.
Page 69: Lcd-Related Symptoms
Symptom-to-FRU index LCD-related symptoms Important The TFT LCD for the notebook computer contains many thin-film transistors (TFTs). A small number of dots that are missing, discolored, or always lighted is characteristic of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns.
Page 70: Intermittent Problems
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.
Page 71: 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 72: Retaining Serial Numbers
FRU replacement notices v Make sure you use the correct screw. If you have a torque screwdriver, tighten all screws firmly to the torque shown in the table. Never use a screw that you removed. Use a new one. Make sure the screws are tightened firmly.
Page 73 FRU replacement notices and stored in the EEPROM of your system board. The algorithm that generates the number is designed to provide unique IDs until the year A.D. 3400. No two computers in the world have the same number. When you replace the system board, you must set the UUID on the new system board as follows: 1.
Page 74: Removing And Replacing A Fru
Removing and replacing a FRU Removing and replacing a FRU This section presents directions and drawings for use in removing and replacing a FRU. Be sure to observe the following general rules: 1. Do not try to service any computer unless you have been trained and certified.
Page 75: 1010 Battery Pack
Removing and replacing a FRU 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. The use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. ThinkPad X30, X31...
Page 76: 1020 Hard-Disk Drive
Removing and replacing a FRU 1020 Hard-disk drive Attention v Do not drop or apply any shock to the hard-disk drive. The hard-disk drive is sensitive to physical shock. Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data. v Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all the information on the drive if possible.
Page 77 Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure that the hard disk is connected firmly. ThinkPad X30, X31...
Page 78: 1030 Dimm Cover
Removing and replacing a FRU 1030 DIMM cover For access, remove following FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 71 Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. For X30 series For X31 series ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
Page 79: 1040 Dimm
Removing and replacing a FRU 1040 DIMM For access, remove following FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 71 v “1030 DIMM cover” on page 74 When installing: With the notched end of the DIMM toward the socket, insert the DIMM into the socket, and then press it firmly.
Page 80: 1050 Backup Battery
Removing and replacing a FRU 1050 Backup battery DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. The use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. For access, remove following FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack”...
Page 81: 1060 Keyboard
Removing and replacing a FRU 1060 Keyboard For access, remove following FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 71 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2 × 6 mm, nylon-coated (4) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad X30, X31...
Page 82 Removing and replacing a FRU In step 4 , open the keyboard slightly in the direction of the arrow. In step 5 , draw the keyboard a little in the direction of the arrow, and then detach the connector 6 . ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
Page 83 Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Install the keyboard, do as follows; 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 X30, X31...
Page 84 Removing and replacing a FRU 3. Press the keys indicated by arrows to latch the keyboard firmly in place. 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 toward you.
Page 85: 1070 Mini Pci Adapter
Removing and replacing a FRU 1070 Mini PCI adapter For access, remove following FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 71 v “1060 Keyboard” on page 77 802.11b wireless LAN/modem combo card (continued) ThinkPad X30, X31...
Page 86 Removing and replacing a FRU Antenna cables 4a and 4b in the following illustration are for the wireless LAN feature, and 5 is for the modem feature. Note: When unplugging the antenna jack, do not pull the cable; it might snap. Unplug the jack by pulling a tab with your fingers.
Page 87 Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: v Make sure that the connector 5 is firmly attached. v Plug the gray antenna cable with the tab marked “MAIN” ( 4a ) into jack J1, or MAIN, or M, and the black antenna cable with the tab marked “AUX”...
Page 88: 802.11B Wireless Lan Card
Removing and replacing a FRU 802.11b wireless LAN card (continued) ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
Page 89 Removing and replacing a FRU Antenna cables 4a and 4b in the following illustration are for the wireless LAN feature. Note: When unplugging the antenna jack, do not pull the cable; it might snap. Unplug the jack by pulling a tab with your fingers.
Page 90: 802.11A/B Wireless Lan Card
Removing and replacing a FRU 802.11a/b wireless LAN card Note This procedure is not applicable for the following model. For the model, the removal procedure is same as in “802.11b wireless LAN card” on page 84 though the model supports 802.11a/b wireless LAN card.
Page 91 Removing and replacing a FRU Antenna cables 5a and 5b in the following illustration are for the wireless LAN feature. Note: When unplugging the antenna jack, do not pull the cable; it might snap. Unplug the jack by pulling a tab with your fingers.
Page 92 Removing and replacing a FRU Cable routing for the 802.11b wireless LAN or 802.11a/b wireless LAN card When attaching the Mini PCI adapter, route the antenna cables to go under the cable guide as in a , and place the tabs as indicated by arrow b in this figure. ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
Page 93: 1080 Fan Assembly
Removing and replacing a FRU 1080 Fan assembly For access, remove following FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 71 v “1020 Hard-disk drive” on page 72 v “1060 Keyboard” on page 77 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2 × 9.5 mm, nylon-coated (5) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) For X30 series...
Page 94 Removing and replacing a FRU For X31 series When installing: Make sure that the connector 3 is firmly attached. Note Apply thermal grease on the a -part of the fan, shown in the following figure. ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
Page 95: 1090 Communication Daughter Card (Cdc)
Removing and replacing a FRU 1090 Communication daughter card (CDC) Note In X30 series, the CDC slot on some models accepts a Modem Daughter Card (MDC). On other models, the slot accepts a Bluetooth Daughter Card (BDC). In X31 series, the CDC slot on some models accepts a Modem Daughter Card (MDC).
Page 96: Modem Daughter Card (Mdc)
Removing and replacing a FRU Modem daughter card (MDC) When installing: Make sure that connectors 2 and 3 are attached firmly. ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
Page 97 Removing and replacing a FRU Cable routing: When attaching the MDC, route the cable along the cable guides as indicated by the arrows in this figure. ThinkPad X30, X31...
Page 98: Bluetooth Daughter Card (Bdc)
Removing and replacing a FRU Bluetooth daughter card (BDC) Note: When unplugging the Bluetooth antenna jack, do not pull the cable; it might snap. Unplug the jack by pulling the tab with your fingers. When installing: 1. Plug the white cable with the tab marked “BT” into the jack on the BDC.
Page 99 Removing and replacing a FRU Cable routing: When attaching the BDC, route the cable along the cable guides as indicated by the arrows in this figure. ThinkPad X30, X31...
Page 100: Bluetooth/Modem Daughter Card (Bmdc)
Removing and replacing a FRU Bluetooth/Modem daughter card (BMDC) Note: When unplugging the Bluetooth antenna jack, do not pull the cable; it might snap. Unplug the jack by pulling the tab with your fingers. When installing: 1. Plug the white cable with the tab marked “BT” into the jack on the BMDC.
Page 101 Removing and replacing a FRU Cable routing: When attaching the BDC, route the cable along the cable guides as indicated by the arrows in this figure. ThinkPad X30, X31...
Page 102: 1100 Keyboard Bezel
Removing and replacing a FRU 1100 Keyboard bezel For access, remove following FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 71 v “1020 Hard-disk drive” on page 72 v “1030 DIMM cover” on page 74 v “1040 DIMM” on page 75 v “1050 Backup battery”...
Page 103 Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2 × 4 mm, nylon-coated (5) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad X30, X31...
Page 104 Removing and replacing a FRU When installing the keyboard bezel, do the following: 1. Attach the keyboard bezel to the computer, aligning the two dents of the bezel with the hinges as shown in this figure. 2. Make sure that all of the latches on the front side of the computer are attached firmly.
Page 105: 1110 Pc Card Slot
Removing and replacing a FRU 1110 PC card slot For access, remove following FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 71 v “1020 Hard-disk drive” on page 72 v “1030 DIMM cover” on page 74 v “1040 DIMM” on page 75 v “1050 Backup battery”...
Page 106 Removing and replacing a FRU Unlatch the PC Card slot by pressing the two parts indicated by arrow 2 , and then remove the slot in the direction of arrow 3 . ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
Page 107 Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: 1. Make sure that stroke arm ( a ) is placed as indicated by the arrow. 2. Make sure that the eject lever on the front side of the slot is as b in this figure. 3.
Page 108: 1120 Hinge Cover And Lcd Assembly
Removing and replacing a FRU 1120 Hinge cover and LCD assembly For access, remove following FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 71 v “1020 Hard-disk drive” on page 72 v “1030 DIMM cover” on page 74 v “1040 DIMM” on page 75 v “1050 Backup battery”...
Page 109 Removing and replacing a FRU The Bluetooth antenna assembly is attached to the hinge cover in some models. For those models, undo the Bluetooth antenna cable from the cable guides. And then remove the hinge cover and the Bluetooth antenna assembly together in the direction of arrow 2 .
Page 110 Removing and replacing a FRU After removing the hinge cover, remove the LCD assembly as follows: Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (4) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the connector 4 is firmly attached. (continued) ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
Page 111 Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 4.8 mm, nylon-coated (2) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) Cable routing: After attaching the LCD assembly, route the antenna cables as follows: ThinkPad X30, X31...
Page 112: 1130 Sub Card Assembly
Removing and replacing a FRU 1130 Sub card assembly For access, remove following FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 71 v “1020 Hard-disk drive” on page 72 v “1030 DIMM cover” on page 74 v “1040 DIMM” on page 75 v “1050 Backup battery”...
Page 113: 1140 Speaker Assembly
Removing and replacing a FRU 1140 Speaker assembly For access, remove following FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 71 v “1020 Hard-disk drive” on page 72 v “1030 DIMM cover” on page 74 v “1040 DIMM” on page 75 v “1050 Backup battery”...
Page 114 Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2 × 14 mm with washer, 0.245 Nm nylon-coated (1) (2.5 kgfcm) ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
Page 115 Removing and replacing a FRU Cable routing: When installing the speaker assembly, attach the connector first. Then route the cable along the cable guides of the base cover as indicated by the arrows in this picture. For X30 series For X31 series ThinkPad X30, X31...
Page 116: 1150 System Board And Base Cover
Removing and replacing a FRU 1150 System board and base cover For access, remove following FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 71 v “1020 Hard-disk drive” on page 72 v “1030 DIMM cover” on page 74 v “1040 DIMM” on page 75 v “1050 Backup battery”...
Page 117 Removing and replacing a FRU For X30 series For X31 series Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2 × 9.5 mm, nylon-coated (1) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the connectors 4 are attached firmly. (continued) ThinkPad X30, X31...
Page 118 Removing and replacing a FRU PC Card guide ( a ) and audio connector retainer ( b ) are attached to the system board. When you replace the system board, reinstall those parts to the new system board FRU. When installing: Attach the system board so that the two small projections on the base cover fit into the holes provided, and then tighten the screws.
Page 119 Removing and replacing a FRU For X31 series When you order a new base cover, you also need to order the label kit. Check the FRU no. on both FRUs first and order them at same time. Stick the label kit on the new base cover as indicated in the following figure.
Page 120: 2010 Lcd Front Bezel
Removing and replacing a FRU 2010 LCD front bezel For access, remove following FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 71 v “1020 Hard-disk drive” on page 72 v “1030 DIMM cover” on page 74 v “1040 DIMM” on page 75 v “1050 Backup battery”...
Page 121: 2020 Inverter Card
Removing and replacing a FRU 2020 Inverter card For access, remove following FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 71 v “1020 Hard-disk drive” on page 72 v “1030 DIMM cover” on page 74 v “1040 DIMM” on page 75 v “1050 Backup battery”...
Page 122 Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: 1. If the ThinkPad computer you are servicing has the Bluetooth features, reattach the Bluetooth button cover before you install the new inverter card FRU to the computer. 2. Make sure that both of the connectors 2 , 3 are attached firmly.
Page 123: 2030 Lcd Panel
Removing and replacing a FRU 2030 LCD panel For access, remove following FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 71 v “1020 Hard-disk drive” on page 72 v “1030 DIMM cover” on page 74 v “1040 DIMM” on page 75 v “1050 Backup battery”...
Page 124 Removing and replacing a FRU (continued) ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
Page 125 Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2 × 3 mm, nylon-coated (6) 0.2 Nm (2 kgfcm) When installing v Do not pinch the antenna cables under the LCD panel. v Make sure that the antenna cables are firmly routed along the cable guides of the LCD cover.
Page 126: For Wireless Lan Models
Removing and replacing a FRU For wireless LAN models Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2 × 4 mm, nylon-coated (6) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) Release the antenna cables from the cable guides indicated by the arrows 2 in this figure. (continued) ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
Page 127 Removing and replacing a FRU (continued) ThinkPad X30, X31...
Page 128 Removing and replacing a FRU Attention: Do not bend the metal part of the wireless LAN antenna. Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2 × 3 mm, nylon-coated (6) 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) When installing: Attach the white cable a to the right bracket, and attach the black cable b to the left bracket.
Page 129 Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: v Make sure that the metal plate of the antenna is not bent. v The antenna must be placed as in this figure ( b should be parallel.) v Place the FPC connector to pass under the black antenna cable.
Page 130 Removing and replacing a FRU v Make sure that the antenna cables are firmly routed along the cable guides of the LCD cover. ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
Page 131: 3010 Thinkpad Dock Pci Cover
Removing and replacing a FRU 3010 ThinkPad Dock PCI cover Before replacing the PCI cover: There are two types of ThinkPad Dock, as follows: v ThinkPad Dock: FRU no. 08N1546 (PCI cover: FRU no. 05K6246) v ThinkPad Dock with extension plate: FRU no. 08N1537 (PCI cover: FRU no.
Page 132 Removing and replacing a FRU Note: The following illustration shows how to remove the PCI cover of ThinkPad Dock (FRU no. 08N1546). Do the same to remove the PCI cover of ThinkPad Dock with extension plate (FRU no. 08N1537). (Bottom view) ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
Page 133: 3020 Thinkpad Dock Top Cover
Removing and replacing a FRU 3020 ThinkPad Dock top cover Note This section is only for the ThinkPad Dock (FRU no. 08N1546). The top cover and screw kit for ThinkPad Dock (FRU no. 12P4143) is not available for the ThinkPad Dock with extension plate (FRU no. 08N1537) .
Page 134 Removing and replacing a FRU (Bottom view) Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 4.8 mm (8) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
Page 135 Removing and replacing a FRU 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.
Page 136 Removing and replacing a FRU When replacing the top cover, do the following: v Make sure that the springs are placed correctly. v Make sure that the device release lever is seated correctly. (continued) ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
Page 137 Removing and replacing a FRU v Make sure that the release button works correctly. ThinkPad X30, X31...
Page 138: 4010 Thinkpad Dock Ii Pci Cover
Removing and replacing a FRU 4010 ThinkPad Dock II PCI cover (Bottom view) ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
Page 139: 4020 Thinkpad Dock Ii Top Cover
Removing and replacing a FRU 4020 ThinkPad Dock II top cover (Rear view) Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 4.8 mm (3) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 4.8 mm (4) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad X30, X31...
Page 140 Removing and replacing a FRU (Bottom view) Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 4.8 mm (6) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
Page 141 Removing and replacing a FRU Make sure that the system lock key A is set to the Unlock position. Release the front latches in step 4 , and then remove the top cover 5 . Then detach the connector cable 6 as in the figure. ThinkPad X30, X31...
Page 142: Locations
Locations Locations Front view for X30 series Bluetooth button (some models) Bluetooth status indicator (some models) Power status indicators Power switch Security keyhole Universal serial bus (USB) connector Hard-disk drive TrackPoint pointer TrackPoint buttons ThinkPad button Volume and mute buttons System status indicators ThinkLight ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
Page 143: Rear View For X30 Series
Locations Rear view for X30 series Power status indicators Bluetooth status indicator (some models) Modem connector Ethernet connector Ethernet status indicator USB connector External-monitor connector Parallel connector AC power connector ThinkPad X30, X31...
Page 144: Bottom View For X30 Series
Locations Bottom view for X30 series Built-in speaker Battery pack Battery pack latches Docking connector DIMM slots Stereo headphone jack Stereo line-in jack Microphone jack CompactFlash card slot or Infrared port PC Card slot PC Card eject button IEEE 1394 connector Infrared port LCD latches ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
Page 145: Front View For X31 Series
Locations Front view for X31 series Bluetooth status indicator (some models) Wireless status indicator Power status indicators Power switch Security keyhole Hard-disk drive TrackPoint pointer TrackPoint buttons ThinkPad button Volume and mute buttons System status indicators ThinkLight ThinkPad X30, X31...
Page 146: Rear View For X31 Series
Locations Rear view for X31 series Power status indicators Wireless status indicator Bluetooth status indicator (some models) Modem connector Ethernet connector Ethernet status indicators USB connector External-monitor connector Parallel connector AC power connector ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
Page 147: Bottom View For X31 Series
Locations Bottom view for X31 series Built-in speaker Battery pack Battery pack latches Docking connector DIMM slots Universal serial bus (USB) connector Stereo headphone jack Stereo line-in jack Microphone jack CompactFlash card slot or Infrared port PC Card slot PC Card eject button IEEE 1394 connector Infrared port LCD latches...
Page 148: Locations For Ultrabase X3
Locations Locations for UltraBase X3 Some models are shipped with a ThinkPad X3 UltraBase. For those models, refer the following locations. Front view UltraBase X3 release lever Docking connector Ultrabay Plus Note: The Ultrabay Plus accepts several storage devices, such as a DVD drive or a CD-ROM drive, and also accepts an Ultrabay Plus carrier.
Page 149: Bottom View
Locations Bottom view Foot UltraBase latches Battery bay Battery pack latches Built-in stereo speakers Ultrabay device eject lever AC power connector Keyboard or mouse connector Ethernet connector Modem connector Parallel connector External monitor connector Serial connector USB connector Security keyhole ThinkPad X30, X31...
Page 150: Parts List
Parts list Parts list X30 and X31 series model matrix The X30 and X31 series includes several models. The following tables summarize the characteristics of each model, to help you determine which FRU in the part list meets your need. Model Mini PCI adapter...
Page 151 Parts list Model Mini PCI adapter device UltraBase X31 (memory, 256 MB; HDD, 20 GB) 2672-B1x, B2x, — 12.1-in. — XGA with 1.3G antenna 2672-BLx, BMx CD-ROM 2672-BAx, 802.11b — X31 (memory, 256 MB; HDD, 40 GB) 2672-FQx — 12.1-in. DVD- XGA with 1.3G...
Page 152: Overall
Parts list Overall ThinkPad X30, X31 (MT 2672/2673)
Page 153 Parts list v Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless specific types or models are specified. v A CRU (customer-replacable unit) is identified by a single asterisk (*) or two asterisks (**) in the CRU ID column. An N in the CRU ID column means that the part is not a CRU.
Page 154 2673-42x, 4Bx, C2x, CBx, CXx Bluetooth daughter card (BDC) 12P3872 ** v 2672-4Fx, 4Gx, 4Hx, 4Jx, 4Vx IBM Integrated Bluetooth with 56K 91P7259 ** Modem (BMDC) v 2672-CDx, CEx, CFx, CJx, CKx, CTx, CZx, JHx, JJx, JVx, KVx...
Page 155 Parts list No. FRU System board assembly, Tual NV1.06 G 26P8378 N v 2672-11x, 12x, 31x, 32x, 33x, 54x, 76x, 7Mx System board assembly, Tual NV1.2 G 26P8379 N v 2672-41x, 42x, 43x, 45x, 46x, 4Nx, 4Px, 4Qx, 64x v 2673-42x System board assembly, Tual NV1.06 G 26P8383 N (with security)
Page 156 (X30) v 2672-32T, 33T, 76T, 7MT, 42T, 43T, 46T, 4QT Base cover assembly for 2672 Taiwan 46P3152 N (X30) IBM Wireless Mini-PCI v 2672-4BT Base cover assembly for 2672 Taiwan 46P3153 N (X30) IBM Wireless Mini-PCI+BT v 2672-4HT, 4JT, 4VT...
Page 157 Parts list No. FRU Base cover assembly for 2672 Korea 46P3157 N (X30) IBM Wireless Mini-PCI v 2672-4BK, 4CK, 4EK Base cover assembly for 2672 Korea 46P3158 N (X30) IBM Wireless Mini-PCI+BT v 2672-4HK, 4JK Base cover assembly for 2672 China...
Page 158 Parts list No. FRU — Label kit 802.11b WW 67P1428 N v 2672-C2F, CBF, CXF, H2F, HBF, C2P, CBP, CKP, CXP, C2S, CBS, CKS, CXS, C1U, C2U, CAU, CBU, CKU, CXU, H1U, H2U, HAU, HBU, J6U, J7U, JAU, JBU, JXU Label kit 802.11b China 67P1432 N v 2672-B3C, C2C, CBC, CPC, CSC,...
Page 159 2673-4Bx v 2672-4BC, 4RC, 4SC, 4TC, 4VC, 26P8313 ** v 2673-4BC IBM High Rate Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter III v 2672-CBx, CXx, CEx, CCx, CSx, CTx, 26P8421 ** v 2673-CBx, CXx Cisco Aironet Wireless 802.11b Mini-PCI by IBM...
Page 160 Parts list No. FRU IBM Dual-Band 11a/b Wi-Fi Wireless Mini PCI Adapter v 2672-CHx, CJx, CVx, CWx except xxJ 91P7263 N v 2672-CHJ 26P8447 N Bluetooth antenna and hinge cover 46P2960 N assembly v 2672-4Gx, 4Hx, 4Jx, 4Vx, 4Wx v 2672-CHx, CJx, CVx, CWx Keyboard* (see “Keyboard”...
Page 161: Lcd Frus
Parts list LCD FRUs 12.1-in. XGA TFT ThinkPad X30, X31...
Page 162 Parts list No. FRU LCD cover kit 12.1-in. for X30 series 27L6740 N v 2672-11x, 12x, 54x, 31x, 32x, 33x, 36x, 7Mx, 3Kx, 41x, 42x, 43x, 45x, 46x, 4Nx, 4Px, 4Qx, 64x (except xxK) v 2673-42U, 42F, 42P, 42S, 42X, 42T, 42G, 42J, 42A, 42C, 42H, 42B, 42A, 42E, 42M Korea...
Page 163: Keyboard
Parts list No. FRU Inverter card (AMBIT) 26P8216 N Inverter card (AMBIT) 26P8516 N LCD panel, 12.1 XGA (LG) 11P8224 N LCD panel, 12.1 XGA (DBU) 11P8225 N Clear plate for X30 46P3171 N Clear plate for X31 67P1448 N Keyboard Language P/N for...
Page 164: Recovery Cds
Parts list Recovery CDs For Windows 2000 (X30) Windows 2000 is preinstalled as the operating system in following models: v 2672-11x, 1Ax, 21x, 2Ax, 2Gx, 31x, 3Ax, 41x, 4Nx, 4Ax, 4Rx, and 81x Language Arabic 01R5493 * Chinese, Simplified 67P4609 Chinese, Traditional 67P4606 Chinese, Traditional (Hong Kong S.A.R.)
Page 165: For Windows Xp Professional (X30)
Parts list For Windows XP professional (X30) Windows XP professional is preinstalled as the operating system in following models: v 2672-12x, 1Bx, 22x, 25x, 2Bx, 2Ex, 2Hx, 2Kx, 32x, 3Bx, 3Lx, 42x, 4Bx, 4Hx, 4Px, 4Sx, 4Vx, 4Yx, 4Zx, and 82x v 2673-22x, and 2Bx Language Arabic...
Page 166: For Windows Xp Home Edition (X30)
Parts list For Windows XP Home Edition (X30) Windows XP Home edition is preinstalled as the operating system in following models: v 2672-33x, 3Kx, 3Mx, 43x, 4Qx, 4Cx, 4Tx, 4Jx, and 4Vx Language Chinese, Simplified 67P4610 * Chinese, Traditional 67P4607 Chinese, Traditional (Hong Kong S.A.R.) 67P4613 English, AP...
Page 167: For Windows Xp Professional (X31)
Parts list For Windows XP professional (X31) Windows XP professional is preinstalled as the operating system in following models: v 2672-B2x, BBx, BLx, C2x, C7x, C8x, CBx, CEx, CKx, CPx, CSx, CXx, CZx, F2x, J7x, JBx, JHx, JVx, JXx and v 2673-C2x, CBx, and CXx Language Arabic...
Page 168: Miscellaneous Parts
Parts list For Windows XP Home Edition (X31) Windows XP Home edition is preinstalled as the operating system in following models: v 2672-B3x, BMx, C3x, CFx, CQx, CTx, F3x, FQx, and Language Chinese, Simplified 01R7701 * Chinese, Traditional 01R7698 Chinese, Traditional (Hong Kong S.A.R.) 01R7704 English, AP 01R7395...
Page 169 Parts list Base miscellaneous parts for X31: 67P1453 N v Lid, docking (front) v Lid, docking (rear) v Spring, docking lid v Rubber foot v 5th rubber foot v Fan outlet cover v EMI plate, docking v Holder, docking v Latch, battery lock v Holder, battery lock v Spring, battery lock v EMI finger, front...
Page 170: Optional Frus
128-MB DDR SDRAM SO DIMM (PC2100) (for 10K0029 X31 series) Hard-disk drive (40 GB) 9.5 mm 5400 rpm, 27L4384 IBM STD Hard-disk drive (60 GB) 12.5 mm 5400 rpm, 08K9700 IBM STD Hard-disk drive (60 GB) 9.5 mm 4200 rpm,...
Page 171 Parts list UltraPort camera 02K5153 * UltraPort adapter and connector cover 08K6105 ** USB cable attachment 08K6108 * USB cable 27L0542 Bluetooth UltraPort module 09N9813 ThinkPad Dock with extension plate 08N1537 N PCI cover for ThinkPad Dock 08N7317 Top cover and screw kit for ThinkPad Dock 12P4143 ThinkPad Dock II 67P9010 *...
Page 172: Common Parts List
— 1.69 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.
Page 173: Power Cords (Thinkpad Dock And Thinkpad Dock Ii)
China (P.R.C.) (other than Hong Kong S.A.R.) 02K0539 Switzerland 76H3528 Power cords (ThinkPad Dock and ThinkPad Dock II) IBM power cords for a specific country or region are usually available only in that country or region: For 3-pin power cords: Region Argentina 36L8868...
Page 174: 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 175 Notices ThinkPad X30, X31...
Page 176 Part Number: 92P1288 (1P) P/N: 92P1288...

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