ThinkPad Dock
IBM Mobile Systems ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual
October This manual supports ThinkPad A20m, A21m, A22m
A20p, A21p, A22p
Second Edition October
About this manual
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General descriptions
Contents
About this manual
Introduction
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Introduction
Important service information
Strategy for replacing FRUs
Diskette compatibility matrix
How to use error messages
Strategy for replacing a hard-disk drive
Safety notice
Safety notices multilingual translations
Safety notice DANGER
Algunas baterías de reserva contienen una pequeñ a cantidad de níquel y cadmio. No las desmonte, ni recargue, ni las eche al fuego o al agua ni las cortocircuite. Desé chelas tal como dispone la normativa local. Utilice só lo baterías que se encuentren en la lista de piezas. La utilizació n de una batería no apropiada puede provocar la ignició n o explosió n de la misma
La batterie contient du nickel. Ne la dé montez pas, ne l’exposez ni au feu ni à l’eau. Ne la mettez pas en court- circuit. Pour la mettre au rebut, conformez-vous à la ré glementation en vigueur. Lorsque vous remplacez la batterie, veillez à n’utiliser que les modè les cité s dans la liste de piè ces dé taché es adé quate. En effet, une batterie inapproprié e risque de prendre feu ou d’exploser
Las baterías contienen pequeñ as cantidades de níquel. No las desmonte, ni recargue, ni las eche al fuego o al agua ni las cortocircuite. Desé chelas tal como dispone la normativa local. Utilice só lo baterías que se encuentren en la lista de piezas al sustituir la batería. La utilizació n de una batería no apropiada puede provocar la ignició n o explosió n de la misma
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 100C 212F, incinerate it, or expose its cell contents to water. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery
Desé chela tal como dispone la normativa local
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To avoid shock, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card
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Die Stromzufuhr muß abgeschaltet, alle Stromkabel aus der Steckdose gezogen, der Akku entfernt und alle Verbindungskabel abgenommen sein, bevor eine FRU entfernt wird
General safety
Safety information
Electrical safety
Safety inspection guide
Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices
Laser compliance statement
Grounding requirements
Laser compliance statement
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DANGER
Laser compliance statement
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Read this first
General descriptions
What to do first
The following are not covered under warranty
Note for warranty
Restoring the pre-installed software
Related service information
Service web site
Product recovery program
Reinstall the Product Recovery Program? Y/N ”
Creating the service partition
To create a recovery repair diskette
To create the Service Partition SP
To use the recovery repair diskette
Passwords
How to remove the power-on password
Power-on password
Hard-disk password
Supervisor password
4. Select Power-On Password
How to remove the hard-disk password
5. Select Master HDP
Screen blank mode
Power management
Standby mode
Note for the APM operating system
Hibernation mode
Note for Windows NT
Note for OS/2
Checkout guide
Testing the computer
Checkout guide
Other Devices Diagnostics
If an error code appears, go to “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page
3. Select Diagnostics with the arrow keys, and press Enter
Diagnostics
Utility
Power system checkout
Detecting system information with PC-Doctor
Hardware Info
Checking operational charging
Checking the ac adapter
Checking the backup battery
Checking the battery pack
Red + Black
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12.1-in. panel
Description
Specifications
Product overview
Feature
Description
Feature
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Feature
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Description
Status indicators
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indicator is off, the system is ready to
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FRU tests
The following table shows the test for each FRU
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Applicable test
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Fn key combinations
Numeric error codes
Symptom-to-FRU index
Symptom-to-FRU index
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Error messages
No beep symptoms
Beep symptoms
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LCD-related symptoms
Undetermined problems
Intermittent problems
90 degrees more Cross-section
FRU replacement notices
Screw notices
v Plastic to plastic
Restoring the serial number of the system unit
Retaining serial numbers
Retaining the UUID
2. From the main menu, select 4. Assign UUID
Removing and replacing a FRU
Removing and replacing a FRU
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1010 Battery pack
but do not remove it
1020 DIMM
For access, remove this FRU v “1010 Battery pack” on page
Note Loosen the screw
Removing and replacing a FRU
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but do not remove it
1030 Mini PCI adapter
For access, remove this FRU v “1010 Battery pack” on page
Note Loosen the screw
For A20m/p, A21m/p series
For A22m/p series
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1040 Backup battery
For access, remove these FRUs, in order v “1010 Battery pack” on page
v “1020 DIMM” on page v “1030 Mini PCI adapter” on page
Do not drop or apply any shock to the hard-disk
1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter
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When installing Make sure that the HDD connector is firmly connected
Removing and replacing a FRU
to release
1060 Ultrabay 2000 device
Removing and replacing a FRU
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4 kgfcm
1070 Keyboard
M2.5 × 15 mm, nylon-coated
0.392 Nm
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continued
Removing and replacing a FRU
connector on the underside of the key then push the
v “1060 Ultrabay 2000 device” on page v “1070 Keyboard” on page
1080 Keyboard CRU insulator
For access, remove these FRUs, in order v “1010 Battery pack” on page
v “1050 Hard-disk drive or RF ID adapter” on page
1090 Hinge cover and clear sheet icon
1100 Keyboard bezel and speaker
Torque
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Step
Screw quantity
For A20m/p and A21m/p series microphone and speaker cable
1110 Microphone and speaker cable
When installing Make sure that you fasten the connector firmly
For A22m/p series speaker cable
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1120 Sub card
Torque
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Step
Screw quantity
2.5 kgfcm
1130 PC Card slot assembly
M2.0 × 9.5 mm, nylon-coated
0.245 Nm
Note Step
1140 Fan assembly
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Installation notice for A21m/p and A22m/p series
Note Step
1150 Diskette drive
When installing Do not press the
1160 Upper shield
1170 TV card
1180 CPU socket and CPU
arrow
When installing the CPU, do as shown in the figure
v When attach the CPU to the socket, do as shown in the step
v Rotate the screw head A 180 to the direction of the
1190 System board and RJ45/11 connector assembly
For A20m/p and A21m/p series For A22m/p series
Upper side of the system board
Thermal rubbers location
For A21m/p series Upper side of the system board
Bottom side of the system board For A22m/p series
2010 LCD assembly
Torque
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Step
Screw quantity
12.1-in. panel
2020 Front bezel
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14.1-in. and 15.0-in. panels
Removing and replacing a FRU
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12.1-in. panel
2030 Inverter card
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14.1-in. and 15.0-in. panels
12.1-in. panel
2040 LCD panel
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continued
Removing and replacing a FRU
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14.1-in. and 15.0-in. panels
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LCD cable in step v The LCD cable for the 15.0-in. UXGA LCD 27L0598
Before replacing the PCI cover
3010 ThinkPad Dock PCI cover
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Bottom view
Removing and replacing a FRU
Rear
3020 ThinkPad Dock top cover
view
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Bottom
view
continued
view, shown in the circle
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When replacing the top cover, do the following
v Make sure that the springs placed correctly
v Make sure that the device release lever is seated correctly
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v Make sure that the release button works correctly
Removing and replacing a FRU
Locations Front view
Universal serial bus USB connector External-input-device connector
Rear view
Security keyhole Parallel connector Modem connector Network connector
Serial connector External-monitor connector
Diskette drive Microphone jack Infrared port Hard-disk drive
Bottom view
Battery pack Battery pack latches Mini PCI card slot
Docking connector DIMM slot Stereo headphone jack Stereo line-in jack
device
Parts list A series model matrix
Model
Mini PCI
1 Memory 128 MB continued
Parts list
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Mini PCI
1 Memory 128 MB continued
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Model
Mini PCI
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Model
Bay device
1 Memory 128 MB continued
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Model
Mini PCI
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Model
Bay device
1 Memory 128 MB continued
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Model
except U1J
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except Y1J
except Y2J
Overall
Gxx, Kxx, Qxx, Txx
v The FRUs marked with
are also available as
optional FRUs
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LCD FRUs
AC adapter
12.1-in. SVGA TFT
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14.1-in. XGA TFT
Following FRUs are available for MT2628-3xx, Fxx, Jxx, Pxx, Rxx
15.0-in. XGA TFT LG
15.0-in. XGA TFT SAMSUNG
Following FRUs are available for MT2628-3xx, Jxx, Pxx, Rxx
Following FRUs are available for MT2629-Hxx, Uxx, Yxx
15.0-in. SXGA+ TFT
15.0-in. UXGA TFT
Following FRUs are available for MT2628-Sxx and
All of the keyboards listed below are CRUs customer replaceable units
Keyboard
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For Windows 98 A22m
Recovery CDs
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For Windows 98 A22p
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For Windows 2000 A22m
For Windows 2000 A22p
For Windows 2000/Windows NT A22m
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For Windows 2000/Windows NT A22p
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Miscellaneous parts
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Optional FRUs
For 3-pin power cords
Common parts list
Power cords system
For 2-pin power cords
For 3-pin power cords
Power cords docking station
Trademarks
Notices
Notices
ThinkPad A20m/p, A21m/p and A22m/p
1P P/N 23P0896
Part Number 23P0896