IBM Thinkpad T30 Manual

vSystem board without IBM security chip (bottom view)
Begin by checking the FRU number of the system board,
and be sure to use the correct system board FRU for the
computer. For the FRU numbers, see“Parts list”on
page 136.
ImportantIf the ThinkPad computer you are servicing has the
security chip, mind the following:
vDo not remove the security chip from the
system board. If the security chip is removed by
accident, reinstall it on the system board
immediately. Then make sure that it is firmly fixed
on...

2
1
When installing:Make sure that the connectors
1and

2are firmly attached.
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Step Screw (quantity) Torque

3M2.5×4.8 mm, nylon-coated (1) 0.392 Nm
(4 kgfcm) Removing and replacing a FRU
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When installing:
vAttach the system board so that the two small
projections on the base cover fit into the holes
a
provided, and then secure the screw.
vMake sure that you fastened the connector
bfirmly to
the under side of the system board.
b
a
a
Removing and replacing a FRU
ThinkPad T30109 

1200 Bluetooth antenna louver
assembly
For access, remove these FRUs, in order:
v“1010 Battery pack”on page 61
v“1020 Ultrabay Plus device”on page 62
v“1030 Hard-disk drive”on page 63
v“1050 Backup battery”on page 67
v“1060 DIMM”on page 69
v“1070 Mini PCI adapter”on page 71
v“1080 Communication daughter card (CDC)”on page 74
v“1090 Keyboard”on page 77
v“1100 Fan assembly”on page 81
v“111 0 C P U”on page 85
v“1120 Keyboard bezel”on page 87
v“1130 Hinge cover”on page 92
v“1140 LCD assembly”on page 94...

1210 I/O card
For access, remove these FRUs, in order:
v“1010 Battery pack”on page 61
v“1020 Ultrabay Plus device”on page 62
v“1030 Hard-disk drive”on page 63
v“1050 Backup battery”on page 67
v“1060 DIMM”on page 69
v“1070 Mini PCI adapter”on page 71
v“1080 Communication daughter card (CDC)”on page 74
v“1090 Keyboard”on page 77
v“1100 Fan assembly”on page 81
v“111 0 C P U”on page 85
v“1120 Keyboard bezel”on page 87
v“1130 Hinge cover”on page 92
v“1140 LCD assembly”on page 94
v“1150 PC Card slot...

Detach the connector
4, and then release the cables
from the cable guides
5of the holder.
4
5
5
When installing:Route the cables as shown in this figure
and make sure that the connector
4is
firmly attached.
6
(continued)
Removing and replacing a FRU
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Lift the front side of the I/O card slightly
7to release the
guide hole
aof the card , and then remove the card in
the direction of the arrow
8.
7
8
a
Cable routing:When installing the I/O card, make sure
that you have attached the cable
connector and the cable holder firmly as
shown in the figure. Otherwise you will not
be able to install the system board
properly.
Removing and replacing a FRU
ThinkPad T3011 3 

2010 LCD front bezel
For access, remove these FRUs, in order:
v“1010 Battery pack”on page 61
v“1020 Ultrabay Plus device”on page 62
v“1050 Backup battery”on page 67
v“1070 Mini PCI adapter”on page 71
v“1080 Communication daughter card (CDC)”on page 74
v“1030 Hard-disk drive”on page 63
v“1090 Keyboard”on page 77
v“1120 Keyboard bezel”on page 87
v“1130 Hinge cover”on page 92
v“1140 LCD assembly”on page 94
After removing screws
1and
2, detach all of the
latches
3to
6in order.
5
4
3
7
1
6
2
2
Step Screw...

2020 Inverter card
For access, remove these FRUs, in order:
v“1010 Battery pack”on page 61
v“1020 Ultrabay Plus device”on page 62
v“1050 Backup battery”on page 67
v“1070 Mini PCI adapter”on page 71
v“1080 Communication daughter card (CDC)”on page 74
v“1030 Hard-disk drive”on page 63
v“1090 Keyboard”on page 77
v“1120 Keyboard bezel”on page 87
v“1130 Hinge cover”on page 92
v“1140 LCD assembly”on page 94
v“2010 LCD front bezel”on page 114
NoteWhen you replace the inverter card, check the base
brightness of...

Note:Bluetooth button cover
ais attached on the
inverter card when it is shipped. For models do not
have the Bluetooth features, remove the button
cover first, and then install the new inverter card.
a
When installing:Make sure that connectors
2and
3
are firmly attached.
Cable routing:When replacing the inverter card, route
the connector cable as in the following
figure:
Removing and replacing a FRU
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