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Service Thinkp t30 61

This document provides guidelines for replacing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) in IBM ThinkPad computers, emphasizing the importance of using special nylon-coated screws to ensure reliability. It instructs users to always use new screws, keep a screw kit handy, and utilize a torque screwdriver when servicing. Specific tightening instructions are provided for different components to maintain proper connections.

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Service Thinkp t30 61

This document provides guidelines for replacing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) in IBM ThinkPad computers, emphasizing the importance of using special nylon-coated screws to ensure reliability. It instructs users to always use new screws, keep a screw kit handy, and utilize a torque screwdriver when servicing. Specific tightening instructions are provided for different components to maintain proper connections.

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FRU replacement notices

FRU replacement notices


This section contains notices related to removing and
replacing parts. Read this section carefully before replacing
any FRU.

Screw notices
Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In IBM
ThinkPad computer, this problem is addressed with special
nylon-coated screws that have the following characteristics:
v They maintain tight connections.
v They do not easily come loose, even with shock or
vibration.
v They are harder to tighten.
v They should be used only once.

Do the following when you service this machine:


v Keep the screw kit (for the P/N, see “Miscellaneous
parts” on page 156) in your tool bag.
v Always use new screws.
v Use a torque screwdriver if you have one.

Tighten screws as follows:


v Plastic to plastic
Turn an additional 90 degrees after the screw head
touches the surface of the plastic part:
90 degrees more

(Cross-section)
v Logic card to plastic
Turn an additional 180 degrees after the screw head
touches the surface of the logic card:
180 degrees more

(Cross-section)
v Torque driver
If you have a torque driver, refer to the “Torque” column
for each step.

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