IBM Thinkpad R40 R40e Manual

Safety information
The following section presents the safety information that
you need to be familiar with before servicing an IBM
mobile computer.
General safety
Follow these rules to ensure general safety:
vObserve good housekeeping in the area of the
machines during and after maintenance.
vWhen lifting any heavy object:
1. Ensure you can stand safely without slipping.
2. Distribute the weight of the object equally between
your feet.
3. Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or
twist when you...

vAfter service, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels,
and ground wires. Replace any safety device that is
worn or defective.
vReinstall all covers correctly before returning the
machine to the customer.
Electrical safety
Observe the following rules when working on electrical
equipment.
ImportantUse only approved tools and test equipment. Some
hand tools have handles covered with a soft
material that does not insulate you when working
with live electrical currents.
Many customers have, near their...

± When using testers, set the controls correctly and
use the approved probe leads and accessories for
that tester.
± Stand on suitable rubber mats (obtained locally, if
necessary) to insulate you from grounds such as
metal floor strips and machine frames.
Observe the special safety precautions when you work
with very high voltages; these instructions are in the
safety sections of maintenance information. Use
extreme care when measuring high voltages.
vRegularly inspect and maintain your electrical hand...

If any unsafe conditions are present, you must determine
how serious the apparent hazard could be and whether
you can continue without first correcting the problem.
Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they
present:
vElectrical hazards, especially primary power (primary
voltage on the frame can cause serious or fatal
electrical shock)
vExplosive hazards, such as a damaged CRT face or a
bulging capacitor
vMechanical hazards, such as loose or missing hardware
To determine whether there are any...

damage by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the
part, the work mat, and the person handling the part are all
at the same charge.
Notes1. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they
exceed the requirements noted here.
2. Make sure that the ESD protective devices you
use have been certified (ISO 9000) as fully
effective.
When handling ESD-sensitive parts:
vKeep the parts in protective packages until they are
inserted into the product.
vAvoid contact with other people.
vWear a grounded wrist...

Laser compliance statement
Some IBM Personal Computer models are equipped from
the factory with an optical storage device such as a
CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. They are also sold
separately as options. The drive is certified in the U.S. to
conform to the requirements of the Department of Health
and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations
(DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products.
Elsewhere, the drive is certified to conform to the
requirements of the International Electrotechnical...

When a CD-ROM drive, DVD drive or the other laser
product is installed, note the following:
CAUTION:
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein might result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
O uso de controles, ajustes ou desempenho de
procedimentos diferentes daqueles aqui especificados pode
resultar em perigosa exposiÕÒo ° radiaÕÒo.
Pour ×viter tout risque dexposition au rayon laser, respectez
les consignes de r×glage et dutilisation des commandes,...

Some CD-ROM drives, DVD-ROM drives, or other optical
storage devices contain an embedded Class 3A or Class
3B laser diode. Note the following:
DANGER
Emits visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Do not
stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical
instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
RadiaÕÒo por raio laser ao abrir. NÒo olhe fixo no feixe de
luz, nÒo olhe diretamente por meio de instrumentos âticos e
evite exposiÕÒo direta com o feixe de luz.
Rayonnement laser si carter...

General descriptions
This chapter includes descriptions for any ThinkPad model
that has the PC-Doctor DOS diagnostics program. Some
descriptions might not apply to your particular computer.
Read this first
Before you go to the checkout guide, be sure to read this
section.
Important notes
vOnly certified trained personnel should
service the computer.
vRead the entire FRU removal and replacement
page before replacing any FRU.
vUse new nylon-coated screws when you
replace FRUs.
vBe extremely careful during...

__ 4. Date of purchase
__ 5. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on the
display, and beep symptoms
__ 6. Procedure index and page number in which the
failing FRU was detected
__ 7. Failing FRU name and part number
__ 8. Machine type, model number, and serial number
__ 9. Customers name and address
Note for warranty:
During the warranty period, the customer may be
responsible for repair costs if the computer damage was
caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable
physical or operating...