IBM Thinkpad X30 X31 Manual

vTurn on the power switch.
Also, the computer automatically returns from standby
mode and resumes operation in either of the following
events:
vThe ring indicator (RI) is signaled by a serial device or a
PC Card device (Windows 2000 does not support the
ring indicator (RI) resume by PC Card device.)
vThe time set on the resume timer elapses. In Windows
98, theScheduled Taskssetting takes priority over the
Resume on timerselection in the“Power Management
Properties”window.
Note:The computer does not...

Also, the computer goes into hibernation mode
automatically in either of the following conditions:
vIf a“hibernation time”has been set on the timer, and the
user does not do any operation with the keyboard, the
TrackPoint, the hard-disk drive, the parallel connector, or
the diskette drive within that time.
vIf the timer conditions are satisfied in suspend mode.
vIf you are using the APM operating system and have set
the mode toHibernate when battery becomes low,
and the battery charge becomes critically...

PC-Doctor cannot be used to test a device that is in the
docking station, even if the computer supports the docking
station. To test a USB device, connect it to the USB
connector of the computer. To test the Ultrabay device,
install it in the Ultrabay Plus slot of the computer.
Creating the PC-Doctor diagnostics disketteIn X31 series, the PC-Doctor disk can be created by
using the Access IBM Predesktop Area.
To create the PC-Doctor disk from the Access IBM
Predesktop Area, do as follows:
1. Enter the IBM...

If an error code appears, go to“Symptom-to-FRU
index”on page 59.
On the first screen, select the model and press Enter.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
2. The main panel of PC-Doctor appears.
3. SelectDiagnosticswith the arrow keys, and press
Enter.
A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on
the model.)
The options on the test menu are as follows:
Diagnostics Interactive Tests
vRun Normal Test
vRun Quick Test
vCPU/Coprocessor
vSystemboard
vVideo Adapter
vSerial Ports
vParallel Ports...

Diagnostics
Quit Interactive TestsHardware Info
UtilityF1=Help
Run Quick TestRun Normal Test
Systemboard CPU/Coprocessor
Video Adapter
Serial Ports
Diskette Drives Fixed DisksParallel Ports
Other Devices
ZIP Drive
Communication
Memory Test - Full
Memory Test - Quick
Use the cursor keys and ESC to move in menus. Press ENTER to select.
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4. Run the applicable function test.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen. If there is a
problem,...

Power system checkout
To verify a symptom, do the following:
1. Power off the computer.
2. Remove the battery pack.
3. Connect the ac adapter.
4. Check that power is supplied when you power on the
computer.
5. Power off the computer.
6. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged
battery pack.
7. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you
power on the computer.
If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one
of the following power supply checkouts:
v“Checking the ac adapter”...

Checking operational chargingTo check whether the battery charges properly during
operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack
that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when
installed in the computer.
Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator
or icon does not turn on, remove the battery pack and let it
return to room temperature. Reinstall the battery pack. If
the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on, replace
the battery pack.
If the charge indicator...

Note:Recharging will take at least 3 hours, even if the
indicator does not turn on.
If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc after
recharging, replace the battery.
4. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the
resistance between battery terminals 4 and 5. The
resistance must be 4 to 30 K.
If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery
pack. If the resistance is correct, replace the system
board.
Checking the backup batteryDo the following:
1. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac...

ThinkPad X30, X31
Product overview............47
Specifications............47
Status indicators for X30.........50
Status indicators for X31.........53
FRU tests.............55
Fn key combinations..........56
Symptom-to-FRU index..........59
Numeric error codes..........59
Error messages...........63
Beep symptoms...........64
No-beep symptoms..........64
LCD-related symptoms.........65
Intermittent problems..........66
Undetermined problems.........66
FRU replacement notices.........67
Screw...

Locations..............138
Front view for X30 series........138
Rear view for X30 series........139
Bottom view for X30 series........140
Front view for X31 series........141
Rear view for X31 series........142
Bottom view for X31 series........143
Locations for UltraBase X3........144
Front view...........144
Bottom view...........145
Parts list..............146
X30 and X31 series model matrix......146
Overall.............148
LCD FRUs............157
12.1-in. XGA TFT.........157
Keyboard.............159...