IBM Thinkpad R32 Manual

ThinkPad R32 Series Hardware
Maintenance Manual

           

Before using this information and the product it supports,
be sure to read the general information under
“Introduction” on page 1, and “Notices” on page 241.
First Edition(November 2002)
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Preface
About this manual
This manual contains service and reference information for
IBM ThinkPad R32 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual
products. Use this manual along with the advanced
diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively.
The manual is divided into sections as follows:
vThe Introduction section provides general information,
guidelines, and safety information required to service
computers.
vThe product-specific section includes service, reference,
and product-specific parts...

ivThinkPad R32 Series 

Contents
Preface...............iii
ThinkPad R32 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual 1
Introduction..............1
ImportantServiceInformation........1
Drive and Diskette Compatibility Matrix.....2
Safety Notices (Multi-lingual Translations)....3
SafetyInformation...........11
Laser Compliance Statement.......16
General Descriptions...........19
Read this first.............20
What to do first...........20
FRU replacement notices.........22
LCD replacement notice.........22
Screwnotices............22
System...

ThinkPad R32 Series Part II........115
Product overview..........116
FRU removals and replacements......122
Locations.............158
Partslist.............161
ThinkPad R32 Series Part III........175
Product overview..........176
FRU removals and replacements......182
Locations.............219
Partslist.............222
Notices ..............241
Trademarks.............242
viThinkPad R32 Series 

ThinkPad R32 Series Hardware
Maintenance Manual
Introduction
Important Service Information
ImportantDiskette fixes are customer-installable. The diskette
fixes are posted on the IBM support site
http://www.pc.ibm.com/support/ .
Advise customers to contact the PC Company
HelpCenter at 800-772-2227 if they need assistance
in obtaining or installing any diskette fixes.
Customers in Canada should call IBM HelpPC at
800-565-3344 for assistance or download
information.
FRU Replacement Strategy
Before Replacing...

Hard Disk Drive Replacement StrategyAlways try to run a low-level format before replacing a hard
disk drive.
Attention:The drive startup sequence in the computer
you are servicing might have been changed. Be extremely
careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or
formatting. Data or programs can be over-written if you
select an incorrect drive.
How to Use Error MessagesUse the error codes displayed on the screen to diagnose
failures. If more than one error code is displayed, begin the...

Safety Notices (Multi-lingual
Translations)
In this manual, safety notices appear in English with a
page number reference to the appropriate multi-lingual,
translated safety notice found in this section.
The following safety notices are provided in English,
French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
Safety Notice 1Before the computer is powered-on after FRU
replacement, make sure all screws, springs, or other
small parts are in place and are not left loose inside
the computer. Verify this by shaking the...

Safety Notice 2Some standby batteries contain a small amount of
nickel and cadmium. Do not disassemble it,
recharge it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit
it. 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.
Certaines batteries de secours contiennent du nickel
et du cadmium. Ne les démontez pas, ne les
rechargez pas, ne les exposez ni au...