IBM Thinkpad S30 S31 Manual

CE Utility Program Diskette
Writing the Serialization Information
The EEPROM on the system board contains the
Serialization Information Data—that is, a system board
serial number and a system unit serial number. When you
replace the system board, restore the Serialization
Information Data using the ThinkPad CE Utility Diskette.
The serial number label is attached to the computer.
Writing the UUID
The EEPROM on the system board contains the Universal
Unique ID (UUID)—that is, for Microsoft or Internet...

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 callouts, to show the correct sequence
of removal.
vWhen other FRUs must be removed before the failing
FRU is removed, they are listed at the top of the...

LCD FRU Replacement NoticeThe TFT LCD (XGA 10.4–inch) for the computer contains
many thin-film transistors (TFTs). A small number of
missing, discolored, or lighted dots (on all the time) is
characteristic of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel
problems can cause viewing concerns. The LCD should be
replaced if the number of missing, discolored, or lighted
dots in any background is: 5 or more bright dots, 5 or more
dark dots, or a total of 9 or more bright and dark dots.
Replacing the System BoardWhen...

1010 Battery ASM
To remove the battery ASM:
1. Slide the release latch as shown.
2. Remove the battery ASM.
Reverse the steps described above when installing a new
battery pack.
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1020 Keyboard ASM
v1010 Battery ASM
To remove the keyboard ASM:
1. Remove the four screws securing the keyboard.
2. Loosen the other three screws: these screws are fixed
to the computer.
3. Turn the notebook over; then move the keyboard as
shown.
4. Disconnect the keyboard connector from the system
board and remove the keyboard.
StepSize
(Quantity) Head & Color Torque
1 M2.0 x 7L (4) Flat head, black 2.5 kgf-cm
2 N/A N/A 2.0 kgf-cm
Note:Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.
ThinkPad s30,...

1030 Hard Disk Drive ASM
v1010 Battery ASM
v1020 Keyboard ASM
Warning:
vDo 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.
vBefore removing the drive, have the user make a
backup copy of all the information on the drive if
possible.
vNever remove the drive while the system is operating or
is in suspend mode.
For the s30 series
To remove the hard disk drive ASM:
1. Slide and...

2. Disconnect the IDE connector from the system board
and remove the hard disk drive.
For the s31 series
To remove the hard disk drive ASM:
1. Slide and lift the drive bracket as shown to remove the
bracket.
2. Remove the screw from the HDD/FPC bracket.
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3. Remove the HDD/FPC bracket.
4. Disconnect the IDE connector from the system board
and remove the hard disk drive.
StepSize
(Quantity) Head & Color Torque
2 M2.0 x 4L (1) Flat head, black 2.0 kgf-cm
Note:Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.
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1035 Hard Disk Drive FPC ASM
v1010 Battery ASM
v1020 Keyboard ASM
v1030 Hard Disk Drive ASM
Warning:
vDo 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.
vBefore removing the drive or the FPC ASM, have the
user make a backup copy of all the information on the
drive if possible.
vNever remove the drive while the system is operating or
is in suspend mode.
To remove the hard...

1040 Suspend Board ASM
v1010 Battery ASM
v1020 Keyboard ASM
To remove the suspend board:
1. Disconnect the cable from the suspend board.
2. Remove the two screws.
3. Remove the suspend board.
StepSize
(Quantity) Head & Color Torque
2 M2.0 x 4L (2) Flat head, black 2.0 kgf-cm
Note:Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.
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