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IBM ThinkPad R40 2681 User Manual

IBM ThinkPad R40 2681
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IBM
Mobile
Systems
ThinkPad
Computer
Hardware
Maintenance
Manual
March 2004
This manual supports:
ThinkPad R40
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Table of Contents

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IBM ThinkPad R40 2681 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelThinkPad R40 2681
CategoryLaptop
ChipsetIntel 855PM
Memory TypeDDR SDRAM
Maximum Memory2 GB
Hard Drive InterfaceIDE
Display Size14.1 inches
Network Card10/100 Ethernet
Wireless802.11b
Storage40 GB
Display Resolution1024 x 768
Operating SystemWindows XP
Weight2.7 kg
Battery6-cell Li-Ion
Optical DriveDVD-ROM
PortsVGA, Headphone, Microphone

Summary

Introduction

Important Service Information

Critical customer-installable fixes and support contacts.

Safety Notices: Multilingual Translations

Safety Notice 1

Warning about loose parts causing electrical shorts after FRU replacement.

Safety Notice 2

Danger: Standby batteries contain nickel and cadmium; handle with care.

Safety Notice 3

Danger: Battery packs contain nickel; handle with care.

Safety Notice 4

Danger: Lithium batteries can cause fire, explosion, or burns; handle with care.

Safety Notice 5

Precautions for LCD fluid exposure: wash immediately and seek medical care.

Safety Notice 6

Danger: Do not remove the plastic cover of the inverter card.

Safety Notice 7

Danger: Main batteries can produce current that burns materials or causes burns.

Safety Notice 8

Safety procedure for removing FRUs: power off, unplug, remove battery.

Safety Information

General Safety

Rules to ensure general safety during maintenance and operation.

Electrical Safety

Rules for working safely with electrical equipment.

Handling Devices Sensitive to Electrostatic Discharge

Precautions for handling ESD-sensitive computer parts.

Grounding Requirements

Requirements for electrical grounding for operator safety and system function.

General Descriptions

Read This First

Important notes and guidelines before proceeding with service.

Related Service Information

Restoring the Preloaded System

Procedures to restore pre-installed software from hard drive or recovery CD.

Passwords

Explains types of passwords (POP, HDP, SVP) and their functions.

How to Remove the Power-On Password

Steps to remove a forgotten power-on password.

Power Management

Describes computer power management modes: screen blank, standby, hibernation.

Checkout Guide

Testing the Computer

Overview of using PC-Doctor DOS for diagnostics.

Power System Checkout

Checking the AC Adapter

Steps to check the AC adapter if the computer fails only when it is used.

Checking Operational Charging

How to check if the battery charges properly during operation.

Checking the Battery Pack

Procedures to check the battery pack's voltage and resistance.

Checking the Backup Battery

How to measure the voltage of the backup battery.

Product Overview

Specifications

Lists the technical specifications of the ThinkPad R40 series.

Symptom-to-FRU Index

FRU Replacement Notices

Removing and Replacing a FRU

Locations

Parts list

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