IBM ThinkPad 600 User manual

User's Guide
OPTIONS
by
ThinkPad 600
UltraslimBay HDD Adapter

First Edition (July 1998)
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Contents
Part 1. Using the ThinkPad 600 UltraslimBay HDD Adapter .............................. 1-1
Putting the HDD into the HDD Adapter ............ 1-2
Inserting the HDD Adapter into the UltraslimBay ....... 1-4
Updating the System Program ................. 1-6
Part 2. Appendixes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Appendix A. Help and Service Information ......... 2-1
Step 1. Problem Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Step 2. Preparing for the Call ................. 2-2
Step 3. Placing the Call to IBM ................ 2-2
Appendix B. Product Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Appendix C. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
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Part 1. Using the ThinkPad 600 UltraslimBay HDD Adapter
The ThinkPad 600 UltraslimBay HDD Adapter (hereafter called HDD
Adapter) supports the ThinkPad 600 series computer. You can
upgrade the capacity of your computer by installing a secondary hard
disk drive.
To install the hard disk drive (hereafter called HDD) into your
computer, you must first assemble the HDD with the HDD Adapter.
Then you insert the HDD Adapter into the UltraslimBay.
If you are using one of the following ThinkPad 600 computer models,
you need to update the system program:
IBM Product Name Machine Type
ThinkPad 600 2645-21x, 31x, 35x, 41x, or 51x
x can be any number.
Check the serial number label to determine the machine type of your
computer.
A diskette (for diskette installation) is supplied to update the program.
Before using the HDD Adapter for the first time, be sure to have the
system program diskette on hand.
This book explains how to insert the HDD Adapter into the computer
and how to update the system program.
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Putting the HDD into the HDD Adapter
This section describes how to put the HDD into the HDD Adapter.
1 Open the HDD Adapter stopper 1.
1stopper
2 Install the HDD with the label facing upward as shown 2.
2
Note: Replace a hard disk drive only if you are upgrading it or having it
repaired. You should not replace it often.
Note: Make sure not to leave the strap under the HDD.
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3 Connect the HDD to the HDD Adapter connecter 3.
3
4 Close the HDD Adapter stopper 4.
4
Notes:
1. Make sure that the HDD is installed tightly in the HDD Adapter.
2. Do not push the cover too hard; otherwise, the HDD or HDD Adapter
might become damaged.
Part 1. Using the ThinkPad 600 UltraslimBay HDD Adapter 1-3

Inserting the HDD Adapter into the
UltraslimBay
This section describes how to insert the HDD Adapter into the
UltraslimBay of your ThinkPad computer.
1 Power off the computer, and remove the AC Adapter and
cables; then turn the computer upside down.
2 Push the UltraslimBay device lock to the unlock position 1,
and remove the device currently in the UltraslimBay 2.
3 Insert the HDD Adapter into the UltraslimBay 2.
2
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If you want to secure your HDD Adapter, do as follows; otherwise, go
to step 4.
a. Prick the security screw cap with the tip of a ball-point pen 1,
and then use the hole to remove the cap.
Security screw cap
UltraslimBay device lock
1
b. Install a hex-head screw into the screw hole 3.
3
4 Turn the computer right side up. Connect the AC Adapter and
cables; then power on the computer.
Note: To tighten the security screw (or to remove it), use a 2.5-mm Allen
wrench.
Part 1. Using the ThinkPad 600 UltraslimBay HDD Adapter 1-5

Updating the System Program
If you are using one of the following ThinkPad 600 computer models,
you need to update the system program:
ThinkPad 600 2645-21x, 31x, 35x, 41x, or 51x
x can be any number.
Update the system program as follows:
1 Verify the following:
Your computer is powered off.
Your computer is undocked.
The battery in your computer is fully charged.
Your computer is connected to the AC Adapter.
2 Insert the system program diskette into the diskette drive.
3 Power on the computer. Information is displayed indicating
whether your system program version is the latest.
4 If your system program version is the latest, quit the program.
If your system program version is not the latest, follow the
instructions on the screen to update it.
Note: Do not power off the computer before the system program is updated.
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