ThinkPad® R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide ThinkPad® R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under Appendix A, "Important safety instructions" on page 47, Appendix B, "Warranty Information" on page 51, Appendix C, "Notices" on page 65, and Appendix D, "Wireless Regulatory Information" on page 75. DANGER v To avoid electric shock hazard, connect and disconnect cables appropriately when installing, moving or opening the covers of this product or attached devices. Use the power cord with a properly grounded outlet. v Do not leave the base of your computer in contact with your lap or any part of your body for an extended period when the computer is functioning or when the battery is charging. Your computer dissipates some heat during normal operation. This heat is a function of the level of system activity and battery charge level. Extended contact with your body, even through clothing, could cause discomfort or, eventually, a skin burn. v To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use your computer in or near water. v To avoid electric shock, do not use your computer with the telephone cable connection during an electrical storm. Do not connect the cable to or disconnect it from the telephone outlet on the wall during an electrical storm. v Store packing materials safely out of the reach of children to prevent the risk of suffocation from plastic bags. v The battery pack contains a small amount of harmful substances. There is danger of an explosion if the battery pack is incorrectly replaced, exposed to fire or water, short-circuited or disassembled. Keep the battery pack away from children and do not put it in trash that is disposed of in landfills. v To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or thicker telephone cable. v The fluorescent lamp in the LCD contains mercury. Do not put it in trash that is disposed of in landfills. Rough handling or dropping the computer can cause the LCD to break and the internal fluid to get into your eyes or on your hands. Immediately wash the affected areas with water. If symptoms persist, seek medical care. v Do not disassemble the optical storage drive unit, as this might result in hazardous radiation exposure. v Avoid direct eye exposure with the laser beam contained in some drives. First Edition (November 2001) The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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Important Notice for Users The FCC RF Safety Requirement v When you use a Bluetooth option or wireless PCMCIA card in your ThinkPad R31 computer, please make sure of the following: 1. Visit the IBM site at www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-39377.html and confirm the updated list of RF option devices that have been approved to cooperate with the integrated wireless feature. 2. When you use any other RF option device that is not listed on the IBM site, all other wireless features including the integrated transmitter in your ThinkPad computer are required to be turned off. 3. Users are requrested to follow the RF Safety instructions on wireless option devices that are included in the RF option device's user's manual. See Appendix D, "Wireless Regulatory Information" on page 75 for more details. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 iii iv ThinkPad® R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Finding information with Access ThinkPad 4 5 1 2 3 Learn about the many features of your ThinkPad computer. ThinkPad Features provides a visual display of your computer and components. Once you are familiar with the hardware features of your system use the Tools and Tips category to get the most out of those features like Wireless Networking, Maximizing your battery life, etc... Click Access Help to open a comprehensive help system offering information such as how to change or upgrade the memory in your computer. Visit these IBM Web sites to join an interactive community of ThinkPad users, download new backgrounds, purchase accessories, or get online support. Keyword Search provides a quick way to search information in Access Help. You can view information about your system such as model number in System Details and change the look of your application through Personalize. © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 v Whenever you have a question about your computer, or wish to view IBM® Web sites, simply press the ThinkPad button to open Access ThinkPad. Click one of the Internet buttons to join an interactive ThinkPad Web community, or to directly access information about accessories and software updates, small business offerings, and help and support. Access ThinkPad includes a comprehensive, on-board help and information center for your computer and includes information such as installing additional memory. It travels with you, eliminating the need to carry reference manuals. Find information about your ThinkPad computer and its features by using the Quick Search or clicking one of the topics shown. This opens another window, where you can view hundreds of help topics by browsing the table of contents, using the index, or performing a search. View help topics to learn how to: v Install additional memory v Use your computer hardware features v Connect to the internet or a local network v Set up a projector for your presentation v Use passwords and other security features v Install, remove and recover software v Upgrade your system v Extend the life of your battery v Troubleshoot problems v Contact IBM for service and support v Perform many other tasks vi ThinkPad® R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Some of the topics in your help system contain brief video clips that show you how to perform certain tasks, such as installing additional memory, replacing your battery, or inserting a PC Card. Use the controls shown to play, pause, and rewind the video clip. Finding information with Access ThinkPad vii viii ThinkPad® R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Contents Important Notice for Users. . . The FCC RF Safety Requirement . . . . . . . . iii . iii v Getting help Getting help Getting help Calling IBM Getting help and service . . . on the Web . . . by fax . . . . ....... around the world . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 42 43 43 45 Finding information with Access ThinkPad Chapter 1. Overview of your new ThinkPad computer . . . . . . . . . . . . Your ThinkPad at a glance . . . . . . Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . Caring for your ThinkPad computer . . . Chapter 2. Solving computer problems . . Diagnosing problems . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . Error codes or messages . . . . . . . Errors without codes or messages . . . . A password problem . . . . . . . . A power switch problem . . . . . . . Keyboard problems . . . . . . . . TrackPoint problems . . . . . . . . Infrared port problems . . . . . . . Standby or hibernation problems . . . . Computer screen problems . . . . . . An external monitor problem . . . . . A television problem . . . . . . . . Battery problems . . . . . . . . . Hard disk drive problems . . . . . . CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD/CD-RW drive problems . . . . . Software problems . . . . . . . . . Other problems . . . . . . . . . . Starting BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . Recover pre-installed software . . . . . . Installing a new operating system and device drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Backing up your system . . . . . . . . Backing up your registry . . . . . . . Backing up data. . . . . . . . . . Replacing the hard disk drive . . . . . . Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 3 5 7 Appendix A. Important safety instructions 47 Modem safety information . . . . . . . 49 Laser compliance statement . . . . . . . 49 Appendix B. Warranty Information . . . . 51 Warranty Period . . . . . . . . . . 51 Warranty service and support . . . . . . 51 Before you call for service . . . . . . 52 Calling for service . . . . . . . . . 52 IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06 8/2000 . . . . . . . . . 53 Part 1 - General Terms . . . . . . . 53 Part 2 - Country-unique Terms . . . . . 56 Appendix C. Notices. . . . . . . . Processing date data . . . . . . . . References to the Web site addresses . . . Electronic emission notices . . . . . . Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement . . . . . . . . Industry Canada Class B Emission Compliance Statement . . . . . . Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada. . . . . . . . European Community Directive Conformance Statement . . . . . . Telecommunication notices . . . . . . Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Telephone Company Requirements (Part 68 of the FCC Rules) Fax Branding . . . . . . . . . Industry Canada requirements . . . . . Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . Caution . . . . . . . . . . . Avis. . . . . . . . . . . . . Avertissement . . . . . . . . . Notice for Australia . . . . . . . . Notice for New Zealand . . . . . . . Notice for European Union countries. . . . . . . 65 65 66 66 11 12 13 13 17 19 19 19 21 22 23 25 27 27 27 28 28 30 31 32 33 34 35 35 36 37 39 . 66 . 67 . 67 . 67 . 67 Chapter 3. Getting help and service from IBM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 . . . . . . . . . . 67 68 69 69 69 69 70 70 71 73 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 ix Wireless Interoperability . . . . . Usage environment and your Health . . . . . . 74 . 74 Appendix D. Wireless Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 The FCC RF Safety Requirement . . . . 75 Interference Statement . . . . . . Canada ­ Industry Canada (IC) . . . Europe ­ CE Declaration of Conformity . Singapore . . . . . . . . . . . Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 76 76 79 79 . 81 x ThinkPad® R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Chapter 1. Overview of your new ThinkPad computer Your ThinkPad at a glance Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 .3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . Caring for your ThinkPad computer . . . . . .5 .7 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2001 1 Your ThinkPad at a glance Your ThinkPad at a glance Front view System-status indicators TrackPoint Computer display Ultrabay Plus Rear view Power jack Monitor connector Modem connector Ethernet connector USB connector 2 ThinkPad® R30 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide Features Features Processor v Intel® Mobile Pentium® III processor with Intel® SpeedStepTM technology or Intel® Mobile CeleronTM processor with on-die Level 2 cache Memory v Two slots (for base memory and memory upgrades) v Base: 128 MB v Maximum: 1 GB Note: The system allocates a portion of base memory for video. Storage device v 2.5-inch hard disk drive: Up to 40 GB, depending on the model Display The color display uses TFT technology: v Size: 13.3 or 14.1 inch, depending on the model v Resolution: ­ LCD: 1024-by-768 ­ External monitor: Up to 1600-by-1200 v Brightness control (Fn key function) Keyboard v 87-key, 88-key, or 92-key v TrackPoint® v Fn key function v ThinkPad button v Volume control buttons v ThinkLightTM Chapter 1. Overview of your new ThinkPad computer 3 Features External diskette drive -- available on selected models To get the best performance from your diskette drives, use high-quality diskettes (such as IBM diskettes) that meet or exceed the following standards: v 1-MB, 3.5-inch, unformatted diskette: ­ ANSI (American National Standards Institute) X3.137 ­ ISO (International Standards Organization) 8860 ­ ECMA (European Computer Manufacturers Association) 100 v 2-MB, 3.5-inch, unformatted diskette: ­ ANSI X3.171 ­ ISO 9529 ­ ECMA 125 External interface v v v v v Parallel connector (IEEE 1284A) External-monitor c ...