IBM Thinkpad A30 A30p A31 A31p Dock Manual

1070 Ultrabay Plus device
NoteUltrabay Plus does not support Ultrabay 2000
battery. For supported devices, see“Optional FRUs”
on page 177. The procedure for installing and
removing is the same for every device.
Note:When you release the switch in step
1the lever
pops out. Pull the lever a little in step
2to release
the device from the bay.
1
2
3
Removing and replacing a FRU
ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p77 

1080 Ultrabay 2000 device
NoteUltrabay 2000 does not support Ultrabay Plus
devices. For supported devices, see“Optional
FRUs”on page 177. The procedure for installing
and removing is the same for every device.
Note:When you release the switch in step
1the lever
pops out. Pull the lever a little in step
2to release
the device from the bay.
1
2
3
Removing and replacing a FRU
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1090 I/O plate
For access, remove this FRU:
v“1010 Battery pack”on page 62
1
11
2
2
Step Screw (quantity) Torque

1Hex stud (6) 0.392 Nm
(4 kgfcm) Removing and replacing a FRU
ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p79 

1100 Keyboard
For access, remove these FRUs, in order:
v“1010 Battery pack”on page 62
v“1070 Ultrabay Plus device”on page 77
v“1080 Ultrabay 2000 device”on page 78
1
Step Screw (quantity) Torque

1M2.5×16 mm, nylon-coated (2) 0.392 Nm
(4 kgfcm)
2
2
3
(continued)
Removing and replacing a FRU
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In step
5, open the keyboard slightly in the direction of
the arrow.
4
5
In step
6, draw the keyboard a little in the direction of
the arrow, and then detach the connector
7.
6
7
Removing and replacing a FRU
ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p81 

Before installing the keyboardSome keyboard CRU insulators are not fixed with
an adhesive tape and are easily moved. For those
insulators, make sure that the keyboard CRU
insulator is placed as in following figure. If the
keyboard CRU insulator is not placed firmly, the
keyboard cannot be installed properly.
Removing and replacing a FRU
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When installing:Install the new keyboard, following the
directions below.
1. Attach the connector.
2. Make sure that the keyboard edges, shown in the
figure as(A)and(B), are under the frame.
(A)(B)
(continued)
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ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p83 

3. Press the keys indicated by arrows to latch the
keyboard firmly in place.
4. To make sure that the front side of the keyboard is
housed firmly, insert your fingers into the left and right
slots of the Ultrabay; then, with your fingers in those
slots, gently press the shift keys with your thumbs and
try to slide the keyboard towards you. Do not push
hard on parts(A)and(B)on the keyboard; to do so
might distort the Ultrabay slots.
(A)
(B)
5. Replace the screws, using the new screws provided
with the...

1110 Keyboard CRU insulator
For access, remove these FRUs, in order:
v“1010 Battery pack”on page 62
v“1070 Ultrabay Plus device”on page 77
v“1080 Ultrabay 2000 device”on page 78
v“1100 Keyboard”on page 80
Keyboard CRU insulator
1is fixed with an adhesive
tape.
1
Keyboard CRU insulator
1ais not fixed with an adhesive
tape.
1a
Removing and replacing a FRU
ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p85 

When installing:Some keyboard CRU insulators are not
fixed with an adhesive tape and are
easily moved. For those insulators,
make sure that the keyboard CRU
insulator is placed as in following figure.
If the keyboard CRU insulator is not
placed firmly, the keyboard cannot be
installed properly.
Removing and replacing a FRU
86MT 2652/2653/2654