HMM will provide you instructions for troubleshooting, diagnostics, removal and replacement laptop hardware. All IBM HMMs are publicly available. You can find HMM for your laptop on the IBM website or you can follow the link below. All HMMs are in pdf format, so you can download them and use at your convenience. For hardware replacement instructions find “Removing and replacing a FRU” chapter.
| IBM ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manuals Year 2001-2006 |
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| IBM ThinkPad A2*m, A2*p |
| IBM ThinkPad A2*e |
| IBM ThinkPad A21e |
| IBM ThinkPad A22* (Wireless models) |
| IBM ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p |
| IBM ThinkPad G40, G41 |
| IBM ThinkPad R30, R31 |
| IBM ThinkPad R32 |
| IBM ThinkPad R40, R40e |
| IBM ThinkPad R50/p, R51 |
| IBM ThinkPad R50e, R51e, R52 |
| IBM ThinkPad R60, R60e |
| IBM ThinkPad T20, T21, T22, T23 |
| IBM ThinkPad T30 |
| IBM ThinkPad T40/p, T41/p, T42/p |
| IBM ThinkPad T43 |
| IBM ThinkPad T43/p |
| IBM ThinkPad T60, T60p |
| IBM ThinkPad X20, X21, X22, X23, X24 |
| IBM ThinkPad X30, X31, X32 |
| IBM ThinkPad X40 |
| IBM ThinkPad X41 |
| IBM ThinkPad X41 Tablet |
| IBM ThinkPad X60/s |
| IBM ThinkPad Z60m |
| IBM ThinkPad Z60t |
| IBM ThinkPad Z61e, Z61m |
| IBM ThinkPad Z61t |
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IBM ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manuals Year 1997-2001 |
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| TransNote |
| i Series 1200, 1300, ThinkPad 130 |
| i Series 1400, 1500 |
| i Series 1400, 1500 |
| IBM ThinkPad 240 |
| IBM ThinkPad 240X |
| IBM ThinkPad 380, 385, 560, 760, 765 |
| IBM ThinkPad 380XD/385XD |
| IBM ThinkPad 380Z |
| IBM ThinkPad 390 |
| IBM ThinkPad 390E |
| IBM ThinkPad 390X |
| IBM ThinkPad 560X |
| IBM ThinkPad 560Z |
| IBM ThinkPad 570/E |
| IBM ThinkPad 600 |
| IBM ThinkPad 600X |
| IBM ThinkPad 770 |
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December 1st, 2007 at 5:45 am
Thank you cj2600! I’ll try that.
November 30th, 2007 at 11:54 pm
Felix,
Any experienced technician will take it apart in 15-20 minutes, but it does take time to troubleshoot the problem.
It doesn’t take 3 hours to disassemble this laptop.
It’s likely that this is memory related issue. Maybe the memory module (modules) is not making a good contact with the motherboard or maybe one of the memory slots is faulty. Both memory slots are located on the left side of the motherboard. You can access one slot from the bottom of the laptop and another one you’ll find under the keyboard. Try reseating both memory modules (if you have two installed). Move them from one slot to another. Test the laptop with only one module installed into different slots. For example, if the memory slot under the keyboard is bad, you still can use the laptop with one memory module installed into the slot on the bottom. For this test you’ll have to remove the keyboard, it’s not difficult at all. You’ll find step by step instructions in the maintenance manual.
By the way, run memory test, you can use Memtest86+.
Also, you’ll have to narrow down if the problem is related to the LCD/video cable or components on the motherboard.
I would disconnect the video cable from the motherboard and test the laptop with an external monitor. If the laptop still freezes even without the LCD attached, then this problem is related to something on the motherboard and not related to the LCD or video cable connection issue. I doubt that this is related to the connection between the video cable and the motherboard. Even though the video cable connector is located on the left side of the motherboard, it’s on opposite side from the palmrest and located close to the left hinge. But still worth trying.
If the problem is not related to memory, memory slots or connection between the LCD and motherboard, most likely you have a faulty motherboard.
Unfortunately I cannot give you more accurate diagnostics without looking at the laptop.
November 29th, 2007 at 5:38 pm
Hi I have a ThinkPad R51 and having screen flickering issue then the computer freezes up and then I have no choice to reboot. It only happens when I put pressure on the left side of the unit. Example: typing with a little pressure if my palm (hands) lean on the left side and then it will flicker then freeze. I tried replacing the battery, checked the LCD (ok), Keyboard (ok), AC adapter (ok), and even had a PC repair shop look at it but the tech was a little hesitant to open it up because he stated that it would be a 3 hour job. The repair joint is one of those small overnight clueless wanna be Tech PC reapir shops. He told me any other repair place would immediately without second guessing that my motherboard is bad. Does anyone have any idea or feedback regarding my situation? I’m almost ready to take it apart on my own, but I’m affraid to damage it more.
November 19th, 2007 at 4:35 am
Hi,
I have a problem with my ThinkPad X30. It suffered a spill of liquid and now it doesn’t turn on. I thinks that is a problem with the motherboard, but I don’t know what. All other pieces are functional (tested on another laptop). But I don’t know if I have to replace a chip or something. Can you help me?
Regards!
November 17th, 2007 at 1:30 am
hi ,
i have a problem with my laptop IBM R51,whenever i move my laptop it will restart.plz help me i m really in serious problem.plzzzz help me.
October 28th, 2007 at 8:48 pm
Hey guys
I have a problem with my laptop IBM T41.
When I start my laptop the battery light was working and the backlight but there nothing on my screen. I have changed the inverter board but the problem is still the same.
Can any help me solve my problem
October 27th, 2007 at 9:14 pm
Shab,
You’ll find the laptop disassembly instructions in the maintenance manual. You don’t have to remove the LCD screen from the display assembly, but you have to remove the whole display assembly.
October 27th, 2007 at 7:26 am
IMB T-30 system board removal instructions: I would like to know if someone know how to remove mother board of T-30 notebook. Do I have to remove LCD screen in order to remove system board? Please help if someone know about it. Thanks.
October 20th, 2007 at 8:30 am
KG: Cache Memory is located inside of the T43’s Intel CPU. The BIOS is likely reporting a processor error. I have two T43’s that are doing the same thing, and only recently. I’ll test with a new CPU and report my findings.
October 13th, 2007 at 9:12 pm
Daniel,
Check the lid close switch, make sure it’s not stuck inside the case. Try tapping on the switch, it might help to release the switch and turn on the backlight.