IBM Z50 manual Keyboard- or TrackPoint-Related Symptoms, Symptom / Error FRU / Action in Sequence

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Keyboard- or TrackPoint-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

The keyboard (one or more keys) does not work.

The TrackPoint does not work.

The pointer moves automatically or does not work correctly.

FRU / Action in Sequence

1.On the Windows Taskbar, check that Caps Lock or Num Lock are not enabled.

2.Reseat the keyboard cable on the mainboard.

3.Keyboard

4.Mainboard

1.Check the “TrackPoint” settings in the Control Panel.

2.Reseat the keyboard cable on the mainboard.

3.Go to “TrackPoint Checkout” on page15.

4.Keyboard

5.Mainboard

See “TrackPoint Checkout” on page 15.

LCD-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

FRU / Action in Sequence

LCD backlight not working.

LCD too dark.

LCD brightness cannot be adjusted.

LCD contrast cannot be adjusted.

LCD screen unreadable.

Non-readable characters.

Screen abnormal.

Wrong color displayed.

LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed.

LCD lid is loose.

1.Open the “Display Properties” window in the Control Panel. Check that the auto dim setting is not enabled under the “B acklight” tab.

2.Reseat the LCD cable and connectors.

3.LCD assembly

4.Inverter assembly

5.Mainboard

1.Reseat the LCD cable and connectors.

2.LCD assembly

3.Inverter assembly

4.Mainboard

LCD assembly

1.Hinge screws

2.Hinge group

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Contents March First Edition March About This Manual Contents Vi IBM WorkPad z50, Mobile Companion Important Service Information FRU Replacement StrategyBefore Replacing Parts Safety Notice Safety Notices Multi-lingual TranslationsSafety Notice IBM WorkPad z50, Mobile Companion Safety Notice General Safety Safety InformationElectrical Safety Use caution do not become a victim yourself Switch off power Safety Inspection GuideCheck for worn, frayed, or pinched cables Grounding Requirements Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive DevicesWorkPad z50 Mobile Companion 2608 Read This First Torque Driver Screw Tightening InformationPlastic to Plastic Logic card to PlasticFollowing is not covered under warranty Page Feature Product OverviewDescription Checkout Guide Symptoms Verified Refer ToAudio Checkout Memory Checkout Keyboard CheckoutModem Checkout Power Systems CheckoutPin Voltage V dc 11.1 Ground Terminal Voltage V dcOptional Dry Cell Battery Checkout If the optional Dry Backup Battery Checkout Nonrechargeable Battery Calibration ApplicationROM Card Checkout TrackPoint Checkout Cradle CheckoutExternal Monitor Self-Test IBM WorkPad z50, Mobile Companion ROM card Installing the ROM/DRAM CardHandling a Screwdriver Removing the ROM/DRAM CardRemoving the Dram ROM Cards Brightness/Contrast Buttons CheckoutPower Management Features Full Power ModeSuspend Mode Symptom-to-FRU Index Symptom / ErrorFRU / Action in Sequence LED board Function-Related Symptoms Indicator-Related SymptomsInfrared-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error FRU / Action in Sequence Keyboard- or TrackPoint-Related SymptomsPeripheral Device Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsOther Symptoms Undetermined Problems Intermittent ProblemsRunning the Diagnostics PC Card Slot TestTool Name Color Related Service ProceduresStatus Indicators and Control Buttons IndicatorKey Application Launching Key AssignmentsRemoving and Replacing Defective FRUs Safety Notice 1 Translation onSafety Notice 2 Translation on Safety Notice 6 Translation onPage Important Notice Screw Screw Type HeadLength Unplugging and Plugging Flexible Cables Removal reference Backup Batteries Step Size Quantity M2.5 Color Black Torque Kgcm Length 1020 ROM/DRAM CardWorkPad z50 Mobile Companion Battery Pack Keyboard Assembly Bottom Cover WorkPad z50 Mobile Companion Step Size Quantity M2.0 Color Torque Kgcm Length MainboardLCD Bezel LCD Unit Inverter Card and LCD Panel Step Size Quantity Color M2.5 Hex Torque Kgcm Length FPC AssemblyMicrophone SpeakerAudio Ports PC Card Slot AssemblyWorkPad z50 Mobile Companion 1160 RJ-11 Assembly Hardware Button Board Top Cover Locations Front Right View Right View Left ViewBottom View Rear ViewSystem Unit Parts Listing System Unit FRU List LCD Unit Parts List CRU For 3-pin power cords Power CordIBM TrademarksIBM