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IBM ThinkPad G40 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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IBM Mobile Systems
ThinkPad Computer
Hardware Maintenance Manual
July 2003
This manual supports: ThinkPad G40

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  • Page 1 IBM Mobile Systems ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual July 2003 This manual supports: ThinkPad G40...
  • 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

    . 35 Testing the computer . . 35 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor . . 37 Power system checkout . . 37 Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40 . . 41 Product overview . . 43 Specifications . . 43 Status indicators .
  • Page 4 . 120 Recovery CDs . 121 Miscellaneous parts . . 124 AC adapters . . 124 Telephone cable . . 125 Optional FRUs . . 126 Common parts list . . 127 Notices . 129 Trademarks . . 129 ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. About This Manual

    Chapter 1. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for IBM ThinkPad G40 product. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers.
  • Page 6 ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2. 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: How To Use Error Messages

    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...

  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • 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 Teil der Spannungswandlerplatine umgibt, nicht entfernen. Per evitare scosse elettriche, non rimuovere la copertura in plastica che avvolge la parte inferiore della scheda invertitore. Para evitar descargas, no quite la cubierta de plástico que rodea la parte baja de la tarjeta invertida. ThinkPad G40...
  • 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...

  • 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...
  • 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...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3. General Descriptions

    __ 1. Name and phone number of servicer __ 2. Date of service __ 3. Date on which the machine failed © Copyright IBM Corp. 2003...
  • 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...
  • 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. Chapter 3. General descriptions...

  • Page 32: Related Service Information

    CD to order, and the latest procedure on how to do so, see “Recovery CDs” on page 121. 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...

  • 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 Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the 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. ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 41: Detecting System Information With Pc-Doctor

    Checkout guide 6. To exit the test, select Quit — Exit Diag. 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...

  • 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...

  • 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

    +2.5 to +3.2 Ground 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 G40...

  • Page 45: Chapter 4. Thinkpad G40

    Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40 Product overview . . 43 Specifications . . 43 Status indicators . . 45 FRU tests . . 47 Fn key combinations . . 49 Symptom-to-FRU index . . 50 Numeric error codes . . 50 Error messages .
  • Page 46 . 124 AC adapters . . 124 Telephone cable . . 125 Optional FRUs . . 126 Common parts list . . 127 Tools . . 127 Power cords . . 127 Notices . 129 Trademarks . . 129 ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 47: Product Overview

    20.0 GB, 4200 rpm, 2.5-inch, IDE interface hard disk drive v 30.0 GB, 4200 rpm, 2.5-inch, IDE interface v 40.0 GB, 4200 rpm, 2.5-inch, IDE interface v 60.0 GB, 4200 rpm, 2.5-inch, IDE interface (continued) Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...
  • Page 48 V.90 (V.92 design) modem daughter card Modem card (MDC) v 120-watt type AC adapter v CD-ROM drive Fixed bays v DVD drive v CD-RW/DVD drive v FDD drive Preinstalled Windows XP Home Edition operating Windows XP Professional system Windows 2000Professional (Japan only) ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 49: Status Indicators

    Indicator Meaning 1 Wireless Green: Wireless is operational. This indicator status is on when the Wireless is on and not in suspend mode. Note: The wireless indicator is only available on selected models. (continued) Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...
  • Page 50 The battery needs to be charged. When the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times. 7 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...

  • Page 51: Fru Tests

    The following table shows the test for each FRU. 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 1.
  • 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...

  • Page 53: Fn Key Combinations

    Open the Wireless Radio Control screen. Note: This function is supported only in Windows XP and Windows 2000. To use this function, the IBM PM device driver must be installed on the computer.Windows 98 supports 802.11 Wireless Radio power control only.

  • Page 54: Symptom-To-Fru Index

    If the symptom is not described there, go to “Intermittent problems” on page 57. 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 Utility. 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 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 1810 1. If the Access IBM Hard disk partition layout error Predesktop Area has been previously disabled, then 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.

  • Page 58: 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.

  • Page 59: Beep Symptoms

    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. Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 60: 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...

  • Page 61: 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 Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 62: 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 63: 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 Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...
  • Page 64 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...

  • Page 65: 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). Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 66: 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...

  • Page 67: 1020 Hard Disk Drive

    “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 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) Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...
  • Page 68 Removing and replacing a FRU When installing: Make sure that the hard disk connector is firmly attached. ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 69: 1030 Dimm Door

    For access, remove this FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 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) Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 70: 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...

  • Page 71: 1050 Modem Daughter Card (Mdc)

    1050 Modem daughter card (MDC) For access, remove this FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 v “1030 DIMM door” on page 65 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 x 5 mm, Silver (2) Nm 0.3 (3.2 kgfcm) Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 72: 1060 Backup Battery

    Use only the battery in the parts listing for the computer you are servicing. 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 62 v “1030 DIMM door” on page 65 ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 73: 1070 Keyboard

    Removing and replacing a FRU 1070 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 7 mm, Black (2) Nm 0.3 (3.2 kgfcm) (continued) Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...
  • Page 74 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...

  • Page 75: 1080 Middle Cover

    “1070 Keyboard” on page 69 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. Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 76: 1090 Hinge Cover

    1090 Hinge cover For access, remove this FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 v “1070 Keyboard” on page 69 v “1080 Middle cover” on page 71 When installing: Align the hinge cover squarely and push down. ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 77: 1095 Fdd Assembly

    1095 FDD assembly For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 v “1070 Keyboard” on page 69 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 5 mm, Silver (1) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 78: 1100 Cd-Rom/Dvd Drive

    1100 CD-ROM/DVD drive For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 v “1070 Keyboard” on page 69 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 stud Phillips × 5 mm, Silver (1) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 79: 1110 Mini Pci Adapter

    Removing and replacing a FRU 1110 Mini PCI adapter For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 v “1070 Keyboard” on page 69 v “1080 Middle cover” on page 71 Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 80: 1115 Pc Card Slot Assembly

    “1080 Middle cover” on page 71 v “1090 Hinge cover” on page 72 v “1100 CD-ROM/DVD drive” on page 74 v “1110 Mini PCI adapter” on page 75 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 8 mm, Black (2) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) (continued) ThinkPad G40...
  • Page 81 Push the PC card eject button 4 to pop the button out. While holding the PC card door down, pull on the PC card eject button and carefully remove the PC card slot assembly 5 . (continued) Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...
  • Page 82 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...

  • Page 83: 1120 Lcd And Keyboard Bezel Assembly

    “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 v “1070 Keyboard” on page 69 v “1080 Middle cover” on page 71 v “1090 Hinge cover” on page 72 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 7 mm, Black (2) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) (continued) Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...
  • Page 84 Removing and replacing a FRU 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) ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 85: 1125 Lcd Assembly

    “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 v “1070 Keyboard” on page 69 v “1080 Middle cover” on page 71 v “1090 Hinge cover” on page 72 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 7 mm, Black (2) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) (continued) Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...
  • Page 86 Removing and replacing a FRU Step Screw (quantity) Torque M 2.5 × 7 mm, Silver (4) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 87: 1130 Keyboard Bezel

    “1090 Hinge cover” on page 72 v “1125 LCD assembly” on page 81 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) Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...
  • Page 88 Removing and replacing a FRU Remove the keyboard bezel in the direction of arrow 3 . ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 89: 1140 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) Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...
  • Page 90 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...

  • Page 91: 1145 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) Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...
  • Page 92 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...

  • Page 93: 1150 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. Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 94: 1160 Cd-Rom/Dvd Drive Bracket

    “1080 Middle cover” on page 71 v “1090 Hinge cover” on page 72 v “1120 LCD and Keyboard bezel assembly” on page 79 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 5 mm, Silver (3) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 95: 1170 Fdd Bracket

    “1120 LCD and Keyboard bezel assembly” on page 79 v “1095 FDD assembly” on page 73 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) Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 96: 1180 System Board

    “1145 Fan (CPU 3 GHz) and CPU fixture” on page 87 v “1160 CD-ROM/DVD drive bracket” on page 90 v “1095 FDD assembly” on page 73 v “1170 FDD bracket” on page 91 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 5 mm, Silver (2) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 97: 1190 Lower Case Assembly

    “1120 LCD and Keyboard bezel assembly” on page 79 v “1160 CD-ROM/DVD drive bracket” on page 90 v “1095 FDD assembly” on page 73 v “1170 FDD bracket” on page 91 v “1180 System board” on page 92 Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 98: 1195 Modem Cable

    “1125 LCD assembly” on page 81 v “1130 Keyboard bezel” on page 83 v “1160 CD-ROM/DVD drive bracket” on page 90 v “1095 FDD assembly” on page 73 v “1170 FDD bracket” on page 91 v “1180 System board” on page 92 ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 99: 2000 Pc Card Slot Assembly

    “1160 CD-ROM/DVD drive bracket” on page 90 v “1095 FDD assembly” on page 73 v “1170 FDD bracket” on page 91 v “1180 System board” on page 92 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 8 mm, Silver (4) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 100: 2010 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...

  • Page 101: 2020 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. And make sure connector 3 is connected to the socket on the left. Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 102: 2030 Speaker Assembly

    For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 62 v “2010 LCD front bezel” on page 96 v “2020 Inverter card” on page 97 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 5 mm, Silver (1) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 103: 2040 Lcd Cable Assembly

    “2010 LCD front bezel” on page 96 v “2020 Inverter card” on page 97 v “2030 Speaker assembly” on page 98 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.5 × 5 mm, Silver (6) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) (continued) Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...
  • Page 104 Removing and replacing a FRU ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 105: 2045 Wireless Antenna And Rear Cover

    “2010 LCD front bezel” on page 96 v “2020 Inverter card” on page 97 v “2040 LCD cable assembly” on page 99 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.0 × 3.5 mm, Black (2) 0.3 Nm (3.2 kgfcm) Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 106: 2050 Lcd Panel And Hinge Assembly

    “1125 LCD assembly” on page 81 v “2010 LCD front bezel” on page 96 v “2020 Inverter card” on page 97 v “2040 LCD cable assembly” on page 99 Step Screw (quantity) Torque M2.0 × 4 mm, Silver (4) 0.25 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 107: 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 Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 108: 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...

  • Page 109: 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 Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 110: 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...
  • Page 111 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) Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...
  • Page 112 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 802.11a/b Lithium Ion, 12 cell 2388 AVx Open 2388 B2x 802.11b (continued) ThinkPad G40...
  • Page 113 802.11a/b Lithium Ion, 12 SXGA+ cell CPU, P4 DT Cel 2.2G/memory, 256 MB/HDD, 30 GB 2389 7Ex 14.1 in, CD-ROM 802.11a/b Lithium Ion, 12 cell 2389 7Jx Open NiMH, 8 cell 2389 7Zx 2389 7Kx Combo 2389 7Yx (continued) Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...
  • Page 114 CPU, P4 DT 3.0G/memory, 256 MB/HDD, 40 GB 2388 B8x 15 in, Combo 802.11a/b Lithium Ion, 12 cell 2388 B9x Open CPU, P4 DT 2.2G/memory, open/HDD, open 2388 CAx 14.1 in, Open 802.11a/b Open 2388 CBx Open (continued) ThinkPad G40...
  • Page 115 CPU, P4 DT Cel 2.2G/memory, open/HDD, 30 GB 2389 CEx 14.1 in, Open 802.11b NiMH, 8 cell 2389 CFx Open CPU, P4 DT 2.6G/memory, open/HDD, 30 GB 2389 CGx 15 in, Open 802.11b NiMH, 8 cell 2389 CHx Open (continued) Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...
  • Page 116 – Some screw/fastener removals (max. 4) – Some technical experience required – HelpCenter assistance may be used – Problem determination can be done by customer either on site or with HelpCenter assistance v FRUs marked with OP are available as options. ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 117: Overall

    Parts list Overall Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...
  • Page 118 802.11a/b Philips Wireless Card - Japan 26P8447 802.11a/b Philips Wireless Card - China 26P8446 802.11b Actiontec Wireless Card 91P7261 (Braxton) Planar w/ bottom heatsink from 238-1xx 91P7195 N to 238x-5xx Planar w/ bottom heatsink from 238x-7xx 91P7385 to 238x-9xx and 238x-Axx to 238x-Cxx ThinkPad G40...
  • Page 119 Main battery Ni-MH 8S Sanyo 08K8187 Dummy battery cover 13N5218 CARD ASM DDR - 128 MB 10K0029 2 CARD ASM DDR - 256 MB 10K0031 CARD ASM DDR - 512 MB 10K0033 HDD cover 91P8552 1 Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...
  • Page 120 CPU DT-P4 2.6 GHz D1 stepping 91P7401 CPU DT-P4 2.8 GHz C1 stepping 91P7251 CPU DT-P4 2.8 GHz D1 stepping 91P7402 CPU DT-P4 3.0 GHz C1 stepping 91P7252 CPU DT-P4 3.0 GHz D1 stepping 91P7403 Misc.parts kit (HDD/optical shields, CPU 91P8554 N fixture) ThinkPad G40...
  • Page 121 91P8535 N Fan ASM -CPU 3 GHz 91P8536 Keyboard** (see “Keyboard” on page 120.) Pointing stick cap (standard) 91P9642 1 Pointing stick cap (convex) 91P8422 Pointing stick cap (flare) 91P8423 Pointing stick cap (hair composition) 84G6535 Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 122: Lcd Frus

    Parts list LCD FRUs ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 123: 14.1 In. Tft

    LCD Cable ASM XGA 91P6792 N LCD Cable ASM SXGA+ 91P6797 LCD Cable ASM XGA HighTech 91P6821 LCD Cable ASM SXGA+ HighTech 91P6822 LCD Inverter/LED card Sumida 91P7197 N LCD Inverter/LED card Ambit 91P7281 Speaker ASM 91P8198 N Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 124: Keyboard

    Korean 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...

  • Page 125: Recovery Cds

    All of the Recovery CDs listed below are Tier 1 CRUs (customer replaceable units). Starting April 7, IBM will transition its Global fulfillment and distribution process for ordering (FRU Recovery CD parts) to our Authorized Replicator, who will become IBM’s Supplier and Distributor for FRU Recovery CDs.
  • Page 126 Parts list Language Russian 01R7758 Spanish 01R7745 Swedish 01R7746 Turkish 01R7755 ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 127: For Windows Xp Professional

    01R7857 Italian 01R7747 Japanese 01R7946 Norwegian 01R7750 Polish 01R7854 Portuguese 01R7741 Russian 01R7758 Spanish 01R7745 Swedish 01R7846 Turkish 01R7855 For Windows 2000 Windows 2000 is preinstalled as the operating system in some models. Language Japanese 01R7979 Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 128: Miscellaneous Parts

    Miscellaneous parts Screw kit (including nylon-coated screws) 91P8555 Rubber/mylar kit 91P8556 Thermal grease 91P9542 LG/IBM Logo kit 08K5860 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 129: Telephone Cable

    Telephone cable (France) 27L0443 Telephone cable (Germany) 27L0441 Telephone cable (Italy) 27L0448 Telephone cable (ND/NU) 27L0444 Telephone cable (SF/SI/SG/SE) 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 Chapter 4. ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 130: Optional Frus

    Parts list Optional FRUs All Optional FRUs are classified as Tier 1 CRUs (customer replaceable units). Main Battery Li-Ion 4P3S Option 08K8178 ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 131: 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 132 Parts list Region China (P.R.C.) (other than Hong Kong S.A.R.) 02K0539 Switzerland 76H3528 ThinkPad G40...

  • Page 133: 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 134 Part Number: 13N6021 Printed in U.S.A. (1P) P/N: 13N6021...

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