TP 600/E - Indicator, infrared, keyboard and TrackPoint related symptoms

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TP 600/E - Indicator, infrared, keyboard and TrackPoint related symptoms

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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.

Indicator-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

FRU / Action in Sequence

The indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system runs correctly.

1. Sub card
2. System board

The battery power status indicator blinks from green, yellow, to orange.

1. Check that a correct battery is installed.
2. Battery pack
3. System board

The battery indicator does not turn on when the battery is installed.

1. Battery pack
2. System board

Infrared-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

FRU / Action in Sequence

Unable to communicate using the Infrared (IR) Port.

1. Make sure the setup for the IR is correct. Use the ThinkPad Configurations utility.
2. Make sure there are no fluorescent lights near the computer. The computer may receive optical noise from the fluorescent light.
3. Run the advanced diagnostic test. If an error occurs and a FRU code is displayed, replace the parts shown by the FRU code.

Keyboard- or TrackPoint-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

FRU / Action in Sequence

The keyboard (one or more keys) does not work.

1. Reseat the keyboard cable on the sub card.
2. Keyboard
3. System board

The TrackPoint does not work.

1. Reseat the keyboard cable on the system board.
2. Go to TrackPoint Checkout in the HMM.
3. Keyboard
4. System board

The pointer moves automatically or does not
work correctly.

See TrackPoint Checkout in the HMM.

Search Keywords

Hint Category

Hardware Maintenance Information

Date Created

19-09-98

Last Updated

19-01-99

Revision Date

19-01-2000

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad 600, ThinkPad 600E

Machine Type

2645, 2646

Model

Various

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

Reverse Doclinks
and Admin Purposes

Symptom / Error	FRU / Action in Sequence
The indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system runs correctly.	1. Sub card 2. System board
The battery power status indicator blinks from green, yellow, to orange.	1. Check that a correct battery is installed. 2. Battery pack 3. System board
The battery indicator does not turn on when the battery is installed.	1. Battery pack 2. System board

Symptom / Error	FRU / Action in Sequence
Unable to communicate using the Infrared (IR) Port.	1. Make sure the setup for the IR is correct. Use the ThinkPad Configurations utility. 2. Make sure there are no fluorescent lights near the computer. The computer may receive optical noise from the fluorescent light. 3. Run the advanced diagnostic test. If an error occurs and a FRU code is displayed, replace the parts shown by the FRU code.

Symptom / Error	FRU / Action in Sequence
The keyboard (one or more keys) does not work.	1. Reseat the keyboard cable on the sub card. 2. Keyboard 3. System board
The TrackPoint does not work.	1. Reseat the keyboard cable on the system board. 2. Go to TrackPoint Checkout in the HMM. 3. Keyboard 4. System board
The pointer moves automatically or does not work correctly.	See TrackPoint Checkout in the HMM.

	Search Keywords
	Hint Category	Hardware Maintenance Information
	Date Created	19-09-98
	Last Updated	19-01-99
	Revision Date	19-01-2000
	Brand	IBM ThinkPad
	Product Family	ThinkPad 600, ThinkPad 600E
	Machine Type	2645, 2646
	Model	Various
	TypeModel
	Retain Tip (if applicable)
	Reverse Doclinks and Admin Purposes