IBM-AUSTRIA - PC-HW-Support    30 Aug 1999

FRU Removals and Replacements

•  Before FRU Removals and Replacements

•  Battery Assembly
•  DIMM and DIMM Cover
•  Modem Board Cover and Modem Board
•  Keyboard
•  Hard Disk Drive and HDD Heatsink
•  Hard Disk Drive
•  PCMCIA Holder
•  TrackPoint Board
•  CPU Heatsink
•  CPU EMI Bracket and CPU Board
•  RTC Battery (Backup Battery)
•  LCD Assembly
•  Upper Cover (Keyboard Bezel)
•  CD Control Card
•  Modem Connector (RJ11 Cable Assembly)
•  DC/DC Charger
•  Audio Cable and Speaker Cable
•  Audio Connector Board
•  Fan Assembly
•  Audio PCB
•  Diskette and CD-ROM Drives Assembly
•  Planar Board
•  LCD Front Cover
•  Speakers
•  Inverter
•  Indicator Board and Microphone Cable Assembly
•  Hinge
•  LCD Panel and LCD Cable

1.  Do not damage any parts. Only certified and trained personnel should service the computer.
2.  The arrows in this section show the direction of movement to remove a FRU, or to turn a screw  to release the FRU. The arrows are marked in numeric order, in square callout, to show the  correct sequence of removal.
3.  Any FRUs that must be removed before removing the failing FRU are listed at the top of the page.
4.  To replace a FRU, reverse the removal procedure and follow any notes that pertain to replacement.  See 'Locations' for internal cable connections and arrangement information.
5.  When replacing a FRU, use the correct screw size, as shown in the procedure.

Safety Notice 1:
Before the computer is powered-on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, or other small parts, are in place and are not left loose inside the computer. Verify this by shaking the computer and listening for rattling sounds. Metallic parts or metal flakes can cause electrical short circuits.

Safety Notice 3:
The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel.
Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it.
Dispose of the battery pack as required by local ordinances or regulations.

Safety Notice 8:
Before removing any FRU, power-off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables.

  - Attention - The system board is sensitive to, and can be damaged by, electrostatic discharge.
Establish personal grounding by touching a ground point with one hand before touching these units.

An electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959) must be used to establish personal grounding.

Please see the LEGAL  -  Trademark notice.
Feel free - send a   for any BUG on this page found - Thank you.