About This Manual
This manual contains service and reference information for
IBM
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ThinkPad
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computer products. Use this manual along
with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot
problems effectively.
The manual is divided into sections as follows:
The Introduction section provides general information,
guidelines, and safety information required to service
computers.
The majority of the manual consists of
product-specific sections that include service,
reference, and product-specific parts information.
The Common Devices Checkout section provides
procedures for testing the devices that are commonly
attached to ThinkPad computers.
The Miscellaneous Information section contains
information about acronyms, abbreviations, terms,
and a telephone number listing.
Important
This manual is intended for trained servicers who are
familiar with ThinkPad products. Use this manual
along with the advanced diagnostic tests to
troubleshoot problems effectively.
Before servicing an IBM mobile product, be sure to
review the safety information under “Safety Notices
(Multi-lingual Translations)” on page 7 and “Safety
Information” on page 14.
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