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Document ID: BMOE-425PTX

TP 1400 - Diskette and CD-ROM Drives Assembly Removal

Applicable to: World-Wide

The following information is intended for IBM Dealers and Authorized Servicers only. Customers attempting to follow any of the procedures below may void their warranty.

• Battery Assembly
• Keyboard
• Hard Disk Drive and HDD Heatsink
• CPU Heatsink
• LCD Assembly
• Upper Cover (Keyboard Bezel)

Step	Size (Quantity)	Head & Color	Torque	Memo
2	M2.5 x 6L (2)	Bind head, black	3.2 kgf-cm	w/ nylok paste

Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.

Attention: You must pull out the CD tray before removing the Diskette and CD-ROM Drives Assembly. Use a small stick to press the CD-ROM-drive-emergency-eject hole to open the CD-tray.

CD-ROM Module

Step	Size (Quantity)	Head & Color	Torque	Memo
5	M2 x 4L (3)	Pan head, silver	1.2 kgf-cm

Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.

CAUTION: Do not disassemble the CD-ROM; there are no user adjustments or serviceable parts inside. The use of controls, adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Do not apply any extra force to the CD-ROM drive when removing it.

Diskette Drive (FDD with Bezel)

Step	Size (Quantity)	Head & Color	Torque	Memo
8	M2.5 x 3.5L (3)	Bind head, black	1.6 kgf-cm	w/ nylok paste

Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for replacement.

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	Date Created	11-11-98
	Last Updated	12-11-98
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	Product Family	ThinkPad i Series 1400
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