IBM ThinkPad T43 Hardware Maintenance Manual

About this manual
This manual contains service and reference information for
IBM ThinkPad T43/T43p series (MT 2668, 2669, 2686, and
2687), and ThinkPad Dock II (MT 2877) products. 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 8, “Safety
information” on page 20, and “Laser compliance
statement” on page 26.
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IBM ThinkPad T43 Specifications

General

RAM	512MB (upgradable to 2GB)
Resolution	1024x768 (XGA) or 1400x1050 (SXGA+)
Operating System	Windows XP Professional
Wireless	Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG or 2915ABG
Modem	56K V.92
Processor	Intel Pentium M
Storage	40GB HDD
Display	14.1 inch
Graphics	ATI Mobility Radeon X300 or Intel GMA 900
Optical Drive	DVD-ROM, CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo, or DVD±RW
Battery	6-cell or 9-cell Lithium-Ion
Chipset	Intel 915PM
Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ports	1 x VGA, 1 x Headphone, 1 x Microphone
Networking	Bluetooth (optional)