IBM Thinkpad 570 And 570e Manual

 
 
January 2000
This manual supports:
ThinkPad 570 (MT 2643/2644)
ThinkPad 570E (MT 2643/2644) 

 
 Note 
Before using this information and the product it
supports, be sure to read the general information
under “Notices” on page 111.
First Edition (January 2000)
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  Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Important Service Information...........  1
How to Use Error Messages..........  2
How to Read POST Error Messages......  2
Drive and Diskette Compatibility Matrix.......  3
Safety Notices (Multi-lingual Translations).....  4
Safety Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
General Safety  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Electrical Safety  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Safety Inspection Guide............ 13
Handling...

 
1080 Frame and power switch......... 63
1090 Audio card  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
1100 Modem jack  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
1110 Speaker  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
1120 Audio cable  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
1130 PC Card slots.............. 70
1140 Hard disk drive cable.......... 71
1150 Upper shield  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
1160 Fan  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
1170 LCD unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
1180 System board assembly............

  Introduction
Important Service Information
 Important 
Diskette fixes are customer installable. The diskette
fixes are located on the PC Company Bulletin Board
Service (BBS). The direct phone line for modem
connection is 919-557-0001 or tieline 255-0001.
Advise customers to contact the PC Company
HelpCenter at 800-772-2227 if they need assistance in
obtaining or installing any diskette fixes.
Customers in Canada should call IBM HelpPC at
800-565-3344 for assistance or down-load information.
The...

 Attention 
A customized setup configuration (other than default
settings) may exist on the computer you are servicing.
Running Automatic Configuration may alter those
settings. Note the current configuration settings (using
the View Configuration option) and verify that the
settings are in place when service is complete.
Hard Disk Drive Replacement Strategy:
Always try to run a low-level format before replacing a hard
disk drive.
 Attention 
The drive startup sequence in the computer you are
servicing...

Drive and Diskette Compatibility Matrix
The following table provides identification information for
3.5-inch drives.
Diskette
DriveIdentifying
Mark
3.5-Inch - 1.44MB1.44 on the eject button3.5-Inch - 2.88MB2.88 on the eject button  
The following table provides compatibility information for
3.5-inch diskettes and 3.5-inch diskette drives.
The following table provides identification information for
5.25-inch diskette drives.
Diskette
Capacity1.44MB
Drive2.88MB
Drive
1.0MB Read/WriteRead/Write2.0MB...

Safety Notices (Multi-lingual
Translations)
In this manual, safety notices appear in English with a
page number reference to the appropriate multi-lingual,
translated safety notice found in this section.
The following safety notices are provided in English,
French, German, Italian, and Spanish languages.
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...

Safety Notice 2
Some standby batteries contain a small amount of
nickel and cadmium. Do not disassemble it, recharge
it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose
of the battery as required by local ordinances or
regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate
parts listing. Use of an incorrect battery can result in
ignition or explosion of the battery.
Certaines batteries de secours contiennent du nickel
et du cadmium. Ne les démontez pas, ne les
rechargez pas, ne les exposez ni au...

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. Use only
the battery in the appropriate parts listing when
replacing the battery pack. Use of an incorrect battery
can result in ignition or explosion of the battery.
La batterie contient du nickel. Ne la démontez pas,
ne lexposez ni au feu ni à leau. Ne la mettez pas en
court-circuit. Pour...