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TP 365 C/CS/CD/CSD - ECA001 Proactive systems upgrade - Expired
Applicable to: Canada, United States
Abstract :
ECA001, 2625 Proactive System Upgrade
Purpose :
The purpose of this ECA is to install current engineering changes that improve system operations listed in the DETAIL section.
FEATURES:
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Type, |
With B/M |
Machines Affected |
B/M to be |
Service |
System |
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2625 |
B/M9999999 |
365C / 305, W13, 3Y5 |
B/M9999999 |
01.0 |
01.0 |
Physical Check :
View the inside of the system base under the main battery for the presence of the following EC label:
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IBM EC E41965 |
The label indecates that the EC has been applied. If this EC label is not present the ECA must be installed.
Detail :
This upgrade EC may be applied prior to system failure or during a repair action (RA). Only 2625 models listed in the FEATURES section require the upgrade.
IBM would like customers that qualify for this ECA upgrade to call their IBM authorized service provider for this service.
The EC will improve operations in the following areas with the installation of a System board, BIOS upgrade, AC Adapter, and Upgrade Kit.
1. Improves CMOS battery life.
2. Improves memory card retention.
3. Improves fuel gauge accuracy.
4. Improves low battery beep. (current beep may not be clear.)
5. Improves external video when attached to port replicator.
6. Improves AC Adapter, system end, plug retention.
7. System BIOS is updated to current level (2.0.14 or later.)
The FRUs to be ordered for the following Models are:
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ThinkPad |
FRU Part Number |
Sysbrd Bar Code |
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203, 205, 2Y5, W11, W12, W16 |
Sysbrd P/N 76H2986 * |
J11NX |
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All Other Models |
Sysbrd P/N 76H2984 ** |
J11NW |
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All Models |
Ac Adapter P/N 85G6698 |
N/A |
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All Models |
Upgrade Kit P/N 76H2987 |
N/A |
The Upgrade Kit FRU P/N76H2987 contains a:
Memory Bracket, Mylar Insulator, Rubber Bumper, and an illustrated installation instruction sheet.
Note : System board FRU P/N 76H2951 with bar code J11KH is at the correct level, but, if ordered, it now substitutes to System board FRU P/N 76H2986 listed in the above chart.
Note: System board FRU P/N 76H2949 with bar code J11KG is at correct level, but, if ordered, it now substitutes to System board FRU P/N 76H2984 listed in the above chart.
BIOS Code
Can be down loaded in the following ways.
To obtain the Diskette for TP365X/XD, DoubleClick here : - 
To obtain the Diskette for TP365C/CS/CD/CSD/E/ED, DoubleClick here : -
Notes :
This upgrade may be applied by any authorized IBM servicer:
Customers can carry their systems in to an IBM Authorized Business Partner (IBM Authorized Dealer Servicer) for this ECA upgrade.
Customers with IBM On-site Warranty Upgrades can have this ECA upgrade applied by their IBM Servicer.
This ECA will expire November 30, 1997. TSS and IBM Servicers should record all time and ECA FRUs using Service Code 33, ECA001, other office 990. IBM Authorized Business Partners (IBM Authorized Service Dealers) should refer to their Dealers Service Support Guide for reimbursement information.
Any other warranty labor and FRU part replacement done on the system must be recorded using normal accounting procedures.
It is IBM's intention to provide this upgrade to all systems that require it during the life of this ECA.
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ECA, General Information | |
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Date Created |
09-07-96 | |
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Last Updated |
12-04-99 | |
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Revision Date |
12-04-2000 | |
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IBM ThinkPad | |
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Product Family |
ThinkPad 365C/CS, ThinkPad 365CD/CSD | |
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Machine Type |
2625 | |
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H021331 | |
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