IBM Thinkpad T40 Manual

Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position

2, remove the battery pack
3.
2
3
When installing:Install the battery pack along the slide
rails on the left and right sides of the
battery-pack slot. Make sure that both
battery latches,
aand
b, are in the
locked position, as in the following
figure.
ab
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1020 Ultrabay Slim device
NoteUltrabay Slim does not accept any of the following
devices:
vUltrabay Plus devices
vUltrabay 2000 devices
For devices compatible with the Ultrabay Slim bay,
see“Optional FRUs”on page 157.
Note:When you release the switch in step
1, the lever
pops out. In step
2, pull the lever a little to
release the device from the bay.
2
1
3
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1030 Hard-disk drive
Attention
vDo not drop or apply any shock to the
hard-disk drive.The hard-disk drive is sensitive
to physical shock. Improper handling can cause
damage and permanent loss of data.
vBefore removing the drive, have the user make a
backup copy of all the information on it if
possible.
vNever remove the drive while the system is
operating or is in suspend mode.
For access, remove this FRU:
v“1010 Battery pack”on page 66
1
Note:The hard disk is attached to the cover.
Step Screw...

2
3
3
4
When installing:Make sure that the hard-disk connector
is attached firmly.
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1040 DIMM (optional)
For access, remove this FRU:
v“1010 Battery pack”on page 66
Note:Loosen the screw
1, but do not remove it.
2
1
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4
3
3
When installing:Insert the notched end of the DIMM into
the socket. Press the DIMM firmly, and
pivot it until it snaps into the place.
Make sure that it is firmly fixed in the
slot and does not move easily.
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1050 Keyboard
For access, remove this FRU:
v“1010 Battery pack”on page 66
1
3
Step Icon Screw (quantity) Color Torque

1
3M2×10 mm, flat-head,
nylon-coated (4)Black 0.245 Nm
(2.5 kgfcm)
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Press the part indicated by the arrow
2in the direction of
the arrow. Then release the latches of the keyboard from
the frame. The front side of the keyboard pops out.
2
Pull the keyboard a little in the direction of the arrow
3,
and then detach the connector
4.
3
4
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When installing:
1. Attach the connector
1.
1
2. Make sure that the keyboard edges, marked
ain the
figure, are under the frame.
a
a
a
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3. To make sure that the front side of the keyboard is
housed firmly, gently press the keys with your fingers
and try to slide the keyboard towards you.
4. Make sure that all the projections on the front side of
the keyboard
bare firmly attached under the frame.
b
b
5. Secure the keyboard from the underside of the
computer, using the new screws provided with the
keyboard.
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