IBM THINKPAD X40 Owner's manual

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IBM Mobile Systems
ThinkPad
Computer
Hardware Maintenance Manual
April 2004
This manual supports:
ThinkPad X40
(MT 2369, 2370, 2371, 2372, 2382, 2386)
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Note
Before using this information and the product it
supports, be sure to read the general information
under “Notices” on page 137.
First Edition (April 2004)
The following paragraph does not apply to the United
Kingdom or any country where such provisions are
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information herein; these changes will be incorporated in
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with IBM Corp.

Contents
About this manual . . . . . . . . . . .1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Important service information . . . . . . . . .3
Strategy for replacing FRUs . . . . . . . .3
How to use error messages . . . . . . . .4
Diskette compatibility matrix . . . . . . . . .4
Safety notices: multilingual translations . . . . . .4
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . .16
General safety . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . .17
Safety inspection guide . . . . . . . . .19
Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic
discharge . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Grounding requirements . . . . . . . . .21
Laser compliance statement . . . . . . . . .22
General descriptions . . . . . . . . . .25
Read this first . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
What to do first . . . . . . . . . . .25
Related service information . . . . . . . . .27
Service web site . . . . . . . . . . .27
Restoring the preloaded system . . . . . .27
Recovering the hard disk to original contents . . .30
Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Power management . . . . . . . . . .35
Checkout guide . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Testing the computer . . . . . . . . . .38
Detecting system information with PC-Doctor . . .41
Power system checkout . . . . . . . . .42
ThinkPad X40 . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Status indicators for X40 . . . . . . . . .50
FRU tests . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Fn key combinations . . . . . . . . . .54
Symptom-to-FRU index . . . . . . . . . .57
Numeric error codes . . . . . . . . . .57
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . .64
Beep symptoms . . . . . . . . . . .66
No-beep symptoms . . . . . . . . . .66
LCD-related symptoms . . . . . . . . .67
Intermittent problems . . . . . . . . . .68
Undetermined problems . . . . . . . . .68
FRU replacement notices . . . . . . . . .69
Screw notices . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Retaining serial numbers . . . . . . . . .70
Removing and replacing a FRU . . . . . . . .72
1010 Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . .73
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1020 Hard-disk drive . . . . . . . . . .74
1030 DIMM cover . . . . . . . . . . .75
1040 Mini-PCI, DIMM and Communication Daughter
Card (CDC) . . . . . . . . . . . .76
1050 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . .79
1060 Upper case . . . . . . . . . . .82
1070 Backup battery . . . . . . . . . .85
1080 LCD module . . . . . . . . . . .86
1090 Hard disk housing assembly . . . . . .88
1100 Top shielding . . . . . . . . . .89
1110 Lower case . . . . . . . . . . .90
1120 Fansink . . . . . . . . . . . .94
2010 LCD bezel . . . . . . . . . . .95
2020 LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
2030 Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . .99
2040 Antenna L and antenna R . . . . . . 101
2050 Hinge L and hinge R . . . . . . . . 105
2060 Bluetooth Antenna Cable . . . . . . 107
Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Front view for X40 series . . . . . . . . 108
Rear view for X40 series . . . . . . . . 109
Bottom view for X40 series . . . . . . . .110
Front View for X4 UltraBase Dock . . . . . . 111
Rear View for X4 UltraBase Dock . . . . . .112
Parts list . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
X40 series model matrix . . . . . . . .113
Overall . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
LCD FRUs . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Recovery CDs . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Miscellaneous parts . . . . . . . . . . 133
Common parts list . . . . . . . . . . 135
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
iv ThinkPad X40 (2369, 2370, 2371, 2372, 2382, 2386)

About this manual
This manual contains service and reference information for
IBM ThinkPad X40 (MT2369 / 2370 / 2371 / 2372 / 2382 /
2386) product. Use this manual along with the advanced
diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems.
The manual is divided into sections as follows:
v The common sections provide general information,
guidelines, and safety information required in servicing
computers.
v The product-specific section includes service, reference,
and product-specific parts information.
Important
This manual is intended for trained service
personnel who are familiar with ThinkPad products.
Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic
tests to troubleshoot problems effectively.
Before servicing an IBM ThinkPad product, be sure
to review the safety information under “Safety
notices: multilingual translations” on page 4, “Safety
information” on page 16, and “Laser compliance
statement” on page 22.
© Copyright IBM Corp. 2004 1

2 ThinkPad X40 (2369, 2370, 2371, 2372, 2382, 2386)

Introduction
Important service information
Important
BIOS and device driver fixes are
customer-installable. The BIOS and device drivers
are posted on the IBM support site
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support
Advise customers to contact the PC Company
HelpCenter at 800-772-2227 if they need assistance
in obtaining or installing any diskette fixes.
Customers in Canada should call IBM HelpPC at
800-565-3344 for assistance or download
information.
Strategy for replacing FRUs
Before replacing parts
Make sure that all diskette fixes are installed before
replacing any FRUs listed in this manual.
Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense
for replacing and servicing FRUs:
v If you are instructed to replace a FRU but the
replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall
the original FRU before you continue.
v Some computers have both a processor board and a
system board. If you are instructed to replace either the
processor board or the system board, and replacing one
of them does not correct the problem, reinstall that
board, and then replace the other one.
v If an adapter or device consists of more than one FRU,
any of the FRUs may be the cause of the error. Before
replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one
by one, to see if the symptoms change. Replace only
the FRU that changed the symptoms.
Attention: The setup configuration on the computer you
are servicing may have been customized. Running
Automatic Configuration may alter the settings. Note the
current configuration settings (using the View Configuration
option); then, when service has been completed, verify that
those settings remain in effect.
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Strategy for replacing a hard-disk drive
Always try to run a low-level format before replacing a
hard-disk drive.
Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer
you are servicing may have been changed. Be extremely
careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or
formatting. If you select an incorrect drive, data or
programs can be overwritten.
How to use error messages
Use the error codes displayed on the screen to diagnose
failures. If more than one error code is displayed, begin the
diagnosis with the first error code. Whatever causes the
first error code may also cause false error codes. If no
error code is displayed, see if the error symptom is listed
in the Symptom-to-FRU Index for the computer you are
servicing.
Diskette compatibility matrix
The compatibility of each of the drives with the diskettes
for it is as follows:
Diskette
drive
Diskette
capacity
Compatibility
3.5-inch 1.0 MB Read and write
2.0 MB Read and write
4.0 MB Not compatible
Safety notices: multilingual translations
In this manual, safety notices appear in English with a
page number reference to the appropriate multilingual,
translated safety notice found in this section.
The following safety notices are provided in English,
French, German, Hebrew, Italian, and Spanish.
Important service information
4 ThinkPad X40 (2369, 2370, 2371, 2372, 2382, 2386)

Safety notice 1
DANGER
Before the computer is powered-on after FRU replacement, make
sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and
are not left loose inside the computer. Verify this by shaking the
computer and listening for rattling sounds. Metallic parts or metal
flakes can cause electrical shorts.
Avant de remettre l’ordinateur sous tension après remplacement
d’une unité en clientèle, vérifiez que tous les ressorts, vis et
autres pièces sont bien en place et bien fixées. Pour ce faire,
secouez l’unité et assurez-vous qu’aucun bruit suspect ne se
produit. Des pièces métalliques ou des copeaux de métal
pourraient causer un court-circuit.
Bevor nach einem FRU-Austausch der Computer wieder
angeschlossen wird, muß sichergestellt werden, daß keine
Schrauben, Federn oder andere Kleinteile fehlen oder im
Gehäuse vergessen wurden. Der Computer muß geschüttelt und
auf Klappergeräusche geprüft werden. Metallteile oder-splitter
können Kurzschlüsse erzeugen.
Prima di accendere l’elaboratore dopo che é stata effettuata la
sostituzione di una FRU, accertarsi che tutte le viti, le molle e
tutte le altri parti di piccole dimensioni siano nella corretta
posizione e non siano sparse all’interno dell’elaboratore. Verificare
ciò scuotendo l’elaboratore e prestando attenzione ad eventuali
rumori; eventuali parti o pezzetti metallici possono provocare
cortocircuiti pericolosi.
Antes de encender el sistema despues de sustituir una FRU,
compruebe que todos los tornillos, muelles y demás piezas
pequeñas se encuentran en su sitio y no se encuentran sueltas
dentro del sistema. Compruébelo agitando el sistema y
escuchando los posibles ruidos que provocarían. Las piezas
metálicas pueden causar cortocircuitos eléctricos.
Safety notices
Introduction 5