Page 3 - Contents; ThinkPad s30, s31 Hardware Maintenance Manual; iii
Contents ThinkPad s30, s31 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1 Read This First . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 What to Do First . . . . . . . . . . . 2 How to Disable the Password . . . . . . . 3 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Fn Key Combinations . . . . . . . . . . 4 Status Indicators . . . . . ....
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1055 Modem Cable ASM . . . . . . . . 39 1060 Wireless Card ASM (s30 only) . . . . . 40 1065 IEEE 1394/LAN Card ASM . . . . . . 41 1070 IEEE 1394/LAN Card Cable ASM . . . . 42 1075 DIMM Card ASM . . . . . . . . . 43 1080 Upper Cover ASM . . . . . . . . . 44 1085 Speaker ASM . . . . . . . . . . 45 109...
Page 5 - Read This First; Replace FRUs only for the correct model.
ThinkPad s30, s31 HardwareMaintenance Manual About This Manual This manual contains service and reference information forthe IBM ThinkPad s30 and s31products. Use this manualalong with the diagnostics tests to troubleshoot problemseffectively. The manual is divided into sections as follows: v The in...
Page 6 - Be careful not to replace a non-defective FRU.; What to Do First
this is suspected, clear the error log and run the testagain. Do not replace any FRUs if log errors do notreappear. Be careful not to replace a non-defective FRU. What to Do First The servicer must include the following in the partsexchange form or parts return form that is attached to thereturned F...
Page 7 - How to Disable the Password
v Sticky keys caused by spilling liquid onto the keyboard The following symptoms might indicate damage caused bynon-warranted activities: v Missing parts might be a symptom of unauthorizedservice or modification. v Hard disk drive spindles can become noisy from beingsubjected to excessive force or f...
Page 8 - Product Overview; Fn Key Combinations
Product Overview The following shows an overview of the system features ofthe ThinkPad s30 and s31 series. Feature Description Processor Intel Mobile Pentium III 600 MHz, 128KB L2 cache Bus architecture PCI Bus Memory 128 MB SDRAM onboard 32 MB, 64 MB or 128 MB DIMM card(max. 256 MB) BIOS ROM up to ...
Page 9 - Status Indicators
Fn + Result F4 Suspend mode F7 Switch between the LCD, the external monitor, andboth the LCD and external monitor. F12 Hibernation mode Insert Increases the volume Delete Decreases the volume Backspace Mutes the internal speaker Home Increase brightness End Decrease brightness PgUp Toggle ThinkLight...
Page 12 - To create a recovery repair diskette
3. A menu will appear stating ″ Your computer originally included a Product Recovery program...Reinstall theProduct Recovery Program? (Y/N) ″ . Note: If the hard-disk drive contains any partitions,you will not receive this menu-go to step 1. 4. Enter ″ Y ″ and the Service Partition will be created a...
Page 13 - To use the recovery repair diskette
3. At the prompt, press F11 . (The option to press F11 appears for only a few seconds. You must press F11quickly). The Product Recovery program main menuappears. 4. If you are using Windows 2000 Professional, you will be prompted to select the appropriate operating systemsetting. This menu does not ...
Page 14 - Testing the computer; Diagnostics; Enter
Symptoms (Verified) Go to Power failure. (The power-onindicator does not go on or stayon.) “Power System Checkout” onpage 14, then use table in“Power-Related Symptoms” onpage 23. POST does not complete. Nobeeps or error codes/messagesare indicated. “Symptom-to-FRU Index” onpage 19, then use table in...
Page 16 - Audio Checkout; Interactive Tests; Fan ASM Checkout
If the distance between the Access Point and thesystem is too far, the test may report failure even ifthe device is properly working. If the encryption isenabled on the Access Point, the test programcannot properly communicate with the Access Pointto test the device, and will report failure. Due to ...
Page 17 - Memory Checkout
1. Replace the keyboard. 2. Replace the system board. The following auxiliary input devices are supported for thiscomputer: v Numeric keypad v Mouse (USB-compatible) v External keyboard (USB-compatible) If any of these devices do not work, reseat the cableconnector and repeat the failing operation. ...
Page 18 - Power System Checkout; Checking the AC Adapter
1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the program. 2. Go to Diagnostics on the main menu and select Other Devices . 3. Follow the description in the window. 4. If the test detects a problem, replace the board. Power System Checkout To verify the symptom of the problem power on thecomputer ...
Page 19 - Checking the Operational Charging
If the voltage is within the range, do the following: v Replace the system board. v If the problem is not corrected, go to “UndeterminedProblems” on page 25. Note: An audible noise from the AC Adapter does notalways indicate a defective adapter. Checking the Operational Charging To check operational...
Page 20 - TrackPoint Checkout; Power Management Features; Standby Mode
3. If the voltage is less than 10.6V, the battery ASM has been discharged, recharge the battery ASM. If thevoltage is still less than 10.6V, replace the battery. TrackPoint Checkout If the external mouse is connected, the TrackPoint doesnot work. In this case, please detach the external mouse tochec...
Page 22 - How to Create the Hibernation Function:
The computer exits hibernation mode and resumesoperation when the power-on switch is pressed. Whenpower is turned on, the hibernation file in the boot recordon the hard disk drive is read and the system status isrestored from the hard disk drive. The power switch must be pressed to cause the compute...
Page 23 - Numeric Error Codes
Symptom-to-FRU Index The Symptom-to-FRU Index lists the symptoms and errorsand the possible causes. The most likely cause is listedfirst. Note: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in thesequence shown in the FRU/Action columns. If aFRU replacement does not solve the problem, putthe original part ...
Page 25 - Error Messages
Symptom/Error FRU/Action in Sequence 0281 Memory sizefound by POSTdiffered fromCMOS 1. Load Setup Defaults in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. DIMM 3. System board 02D0 System cacheerror — Cachedisabled System board 02F0 CPU ID: System board 02F5 DMA Test Failed 1. DIMM 2. System board 02F6 Software NMIFa...
Page 26 - No Beep Symptoms
Symptom/Error FRU/Action in Sequence Operating systemnot found 1. Check that the operating system has no failure and is installed correctly. 2. Enter IBM BIOS Setup Utility and see whether the hard disk drive and thediskette drive are properly installed. 3. Diskette drive 4. Hard disk drive 5. Syste...
Page 27 - Keyboard-Related Symptoms; Indicator-Related Symptoms; Power-Related Symptoms; CompactFlash Card-Related Symptoms
Keyboard-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error FRU/Action in Sequence Keyboard (one or morekeys) doesn’t work. 1. Reseat the keyboard cable. 2. Keyboard 3. System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error FRU/Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectlyremains off or on, butsystem runs correctly. 1. Resea...
Page 28 - Speaker-Related Symptoms; Power Management-Related Symptoms
Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error FRU/Action in Sequence Speakers make noise orno sound comes fromsystem. 1. Speakers 2. System board In DOS or Windowsmultimedia programs, nosound comes from thecomputer. 1. Speakers 2. System board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom/Error FRU/Action in S...
Page 29 - Intermittent Problems; Undetermined Problems
Symptom/Error FRU/Action in Sequence IEEE 1394 does not workcorrectly 1. IEEE 1394 cable 2. Card-to-system board cable 3. IEEE 1394/LAN card ASM 4. System board Modem does not workcorrectly 1. Modem cable 2. Modem card ASM 3. System board Ethernet does not workcorrectly 1. Card-to-system board cable...
Page 33 - Important Notice
LCD FRU Replacement Notice The TFT LCD (XGA 10.4–inch) for the computer containsmany thin-film transistors (TFTs). A small number ofmissing, discolored, or lighted dots (on all the time) ischaracteristic of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixelproblems can cause viewing concerns. The LCD should be...
Page 36 - For the s30 series
1030 Hard Disk Drive ASM v 1010 Battery ASM v 1020 Keyboard ASM Warning: v Do not drop or apply any shock to the hard disk drive.The hard disk drive is sensitive to physical shock.Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanentloss of data on the drive. v Before removing the drive, have the user m...
Page 37 - For the s31 series
2. Disconnect the IDE connector from the system board and remove the hard disk drive. For the s31 series To remove the hard disk drive ASM: 1. Slide and lift the drive bracket as shown to remove the bracket. 2. Remove the screw from the HDD/FPC bracket. ThinkPad s30, s31 33
Page 39 - 035 Hard Disk Drive FPC ASM
1035 Hard Disk Drive FPC ASM v 1010 Battery ASM v 1020 Keyboard ASM v 1030 Hard Disk Drive ASM Warning: v Do not drop or apply any shock to the hard disk drive.The hard disk drive is sensitive to physical shock.Incorrect handling can cause damage and permanentloss of data on the drive. v Before remo...
Page 41 - 045 Suspend Board Cable ASM
1045 Suspend Board Cable ASM v 1010 Battery ASM v 1020 Keyboard ASM v 1040 Suspend Board ASM To remove the suspend board cable ASM: v Disconnect the suspend board cable from the systemboard. ThinkPad s30, s31 37
Page 68 - Computer Parts Listing
Computer Parts Listing For s30 and s31 a b c d Note: Each FRU is available for all types or models,unless specific types or models are given. Index Description FRUNumber a—d See MISC PARTS list 26P9299 1 PALM REST ASM 26P9412 2 SPEAKER ASM 26P9298 64 ThinkPad s30, s31
Page 71 - LCD Unit Parts Listing
LCD Unit Parts Listing f g e h Index Computer FRUNumber e — h See MISC PARTS list 26P9299 1 LCD BEZEL ASM 26P9303 LCD BEZEL ASM (i-Series) 26P9509 2 HINGE-R w/o antenna ASM 26P9308 3 HINGE-R w/ antenna ASM (s30 only) 26P9306 4 LCD UNIT-TFT 10.4-inch 05K9937 5 LCD FPC CABLE ASM 27L0693 6 LCD REAR COV...
Page 72 - Service Tools
Service Tools Description FRU No. Diagnostic Diskette N/A CE Utility Diskette N/A Recovery CD Japan Win2K for s30 (2639-4WJ,42J) 46P4410 Recovery CD Japan WinME for s30 (2639-43J,4AJ) 46P4414 Recovery CD Japan XPHome for s31(2639-RAJ, R3J, RRJ, R5J) 46P6979 Recovery CD English ASEAN, Hong KongXPHome...