Infrared-Related Symptoms

Symptom /

Error

FRU

/

Action

in

Sequence

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unable

to

communicate

1. Make

sure

the

setup

 

 

using the

Infrared (IR)

Portfor .the

 

IR

is correct.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use

the

 

ThinkPad

 

 

 

 

 

 

Configurations

utility.

 

 

 

 

2.

Make

 

sure

there

 

are

 

 

 

 

no

fluorescent

lights

 

 

 

 

 

near

the

 

computer.

 

 

 

 

 

The

computer

may

 

 

 

 

 

 

receive

optical

noise

 

 

 

 

from

the

 

fluorescent

 

 

 

 

light.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Run

the

 

advanced

 

 

 

 

diagnostic

test.

If an

 

 

 

 

error

 

occurs

and

a

 

 

 

 

FRU

code

is

displayed,

 

 

 

 

replace

the

parts

 

 

 

 

shown

 

by

 

the

FRU

 

 

 

 

code.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keyboard- or TrackPoint III-Related

Symptoms

Symptom

/ Error

 

 

 

FRU

/

Action

in

Sequence

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The

keyboard

(one

or

more1. Reseat

the

keyboard

 

keys)

does

not work.

 

cable

on

the

DC/DC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Keyboard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

System board

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The

TrackPoint

III

does 1not.Reseat

the

keyboard

 

work.

 

 

 

 

 

cable

on

the

DC/DC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

card.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Go to “TrackPoint

III

 

 

 

 

 

 

Checkout”

on page 32.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Keyboard

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

System board

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The

pointer

moves

 

See

“TrackPoint

III

automatically or does notCheckout”

on

page 32.

work

correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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IBM THINKPAD 385XD (2635) Infrared-Related Symptoms, Keyboard- or TrackPoint III-Related Symptoms, Make, Is correct, Card

THINKPAD 385XD (2635) specifications

The IBM ThinkPad 385XD (2635) is a classic laptop that emerged in the late 1990s, designed to cater to business professionals and technology enthusiasts alike. Known for its robust engineering and solid performance, the 385XD encapsulated the trusted ThinkPad ethos that IBM established in the laptop market.

This model features a 13.3-inch TFT display that provides a resolution of 800x600 pixels, which was considered adequate for its time. The screen delivers decent image quality and is well-suited for productivity tasks, allowing users to comfortably work on documents, presentations, and spreadsheets. The ThinkPad 385XD boasts a compact and lightweight design, making it portable for professionals on the go.

Under the hood, the 385XD is powered by Intel's Pentium MMX processor, offering clock speeds up to 233 MHz. This CPU, coupled with the laptop’s 32MB of RAM, delivers satisfactory performance for typical office applications and multitasking needs at the time. For enhanced productivity, the system supports an upgrade of up to 128MB of RAM, allowing users to improve performance as software demands increased.

One of the notable features of the ThinkPad 385XD is its generous storage options. It typically comes equipped with a 2.1GB hard drive, which can be upgraded for additional capacity. In terms of connectivity, the laptop includes a variety of ports such as USB, Serial, Parallel, and an infrared port, promoting connectivity with peripheral devices and other machines.

IBM's ThinkPad series is known for its exceptional keyboard design, and the 385XD is no exception. The keyboard is full-sized and features a well-spaced layout, providing a comfortable typing experience. The iconic TrackPoint pointing device offers an alternative to the traditional touchpad, enabling precise navigation without needing to lift one’s hands off the keyboard.

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Overall, the IBM ThinkPad 385XD (2635) represents a significant era in portable computing, offering essential features and performance that catered to the needs of users during the late 90s. Its legacy as a dependable and robust laptop continues to resonate with collectors and retro computing enthusiasts today.