IBM Thinkpad R30 R31 Manual

Symbol Color Meaning
(6) Battery status
Green Enough battery power
remains for operation.
Blinking
greenThe battery power charges
up to 80% full power
Blinking
orangeThe battery pack needs to
be charged
Orange The battery pack is being
charged.
(7) Standby mode
Green The computer is in standby
mode
FRU testsThe following table shows the applicable test for each FRU
using PC-Doctor.
FRU Applicable test
System board
1. CPU/Coprocessor (Diagnostics)
2. System board (Diagnostics)
Power Battery (Diagnostics)...

FRU Applicable test
TrackPont or Pointing
deviceIf the TrackPoint does not work, see if an
external PS/2 mouse is connected to the
mouse/keyboard connector and remove
it. The TrackPoint is automatically
disabled if an external PS/2 mouse is
attached. Check also if the TrackPoint
driver is correctly installed by accessing
Windows Device Manager via the System
icon in the Control Panel.
After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer
drifts on the screen for a short time. This
self-acting pointer movement can...

FRU removals and replacements
This section contains information about removals and
replacements.
vDo not damage any parts. Only certified and trained
personnel should service the computer.
vThe arrows in this section show the direction of
movement to remove a FRU, or to turn a screw to
release the FRU. The arrows are marked in numeric
order, in square callout, to show the correct sequence of
removal.
vAny FRUs that must be removed before removing the
failing FRU are listed at the top of the page.
vTo...

Safety Notice 8Translations in″Safety Notices (Multi-lingual
Translations)″section: Before removing any FRU,
power-off the computer, unplug all power cords from
electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, then
disconnect any interconnecting cables.
Attention:The system board is sensitive and can be
damaged by electronic discharge. Establish personal
grounding by touching a ground point with one hand before
touching these units.
An electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N: 6405959)
must be used to...

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2
Note:The screw does not separate from the PCI cover.
3
4
Note:There are 2 cables on step 4 : The gray cable is the
main antenna and the black cable is the auxiliarey
antenna.
Note:When you install the PCI card, remember to press it
down and ensure the connection is well.
MT 2656, 2657, 2676
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1030 Memory cover and Memory card
v“1010 Battery assembly”on page 108
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2
Note:The screw does not separate from the memory
cover.
3
To install the memory card:
With the notched end of the memory card toward the right
side of the socket, insert the memory card, at an angle of
approximately 20°, into the socket; then press it firmly.
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Pivot the memory card until it snaps into place.
Side View
1040 Hard disk drive assembly
v“1010 Battery assembly”on page 108
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2
Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque
1 M3 x L4 (1) Black 3.2 kgf-cm
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WarningDo 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 on the drive.
Before removing the drive, have the user make a
backup copy of all the information on the drive if
possible.
Never remove the drive while the system is
operating or is in suspend mode.
1050 CD-ROM assembly
v“1010 Battery assembly”on page 108
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2
3
1060 Keyboard
v“1010 Battery assembly”on page 108
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Step Size (Quantity) Color Torque
1 M2.5 x L10 (2) Black 3.2 kgf-cm
2
3
4
MT 2656, 2657, 267611 3 

Notes:
1. When replacing the keyboard, make sure that the cable
is clean and insert it directly into the connector, making
sure it makes contact with the bottom of the connector.
2. If the cable do not touch the bottom of the connector,
the keyboard function will be rendered useless.
3. The cable of the keyboard are fragile and could be
damaged. Be careful when pulling out the cable.
1070 Backup battery
v“1010 Battery assembly”on page 108
v“1060 Keyboard”on page 112
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if...