Re: [Thinkpad] IBM Thinkpad Charging Problems

What I have done regarding the screws, is to use a muffin pan, and put all
the screws and any other small parts from a given step in a single muffin
cup with a small note with what they were for. Then on reassembly I can just
use the cups in reverse order.

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From: thinkpad-bounces@stderr.org [mailto:thinkpad-bounces@stderr.org] On
Behalf Of Alex Austin
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 2:26 PM
To: Joshua Cohen
Cc: thinkpad@stderr.org
Subject: Re: [Thinkpad] IBM Thinkpad Charging Problems

Start on page 66. Each FRU replacement procedure builds on the previous one.
All the instructions are very concise, but they may get a bit long. Have a
large flat workspace available, and keep your screws lined up.

On 11/5/07, Joshua Cohen <smckdwn989@snet.net> wrote:
>
> Thanks for such quick replies. Yeah I ended up finding that and looking
> through, but I am unsure which steps I need to do to access this specific
> component.
>
>
>
> *From:* Alex Austin [mailto:circuitsoft.alex@gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Monday, November 05, 2007 2:45 PM
> *To:* Joshua Cohen
> *Cc:* thinkpad@stderr.org
> *Subject:* Re: [Thinkpad] IBM Thinkpad Charging Problems
>
>
>
> Check the thinkpad mailing list faq to see where to download the HMM
> (Hardware Maintenance Manual). It is extremely clear and concise with all
> instructions, and it is a mostly painless experience. Just be extremely
> gentle with the plastic. I broke a fair bit of mine when I installed a
> Wireless antenna in my T23.
>
> On 11/5/07, *Joshua Cohen* <smckdwn989@snet.net> wrote:
>
> Sounds to me like that's it. I was looking on ebay and it appears my
> laptop is of the solderless variety. I can buy the part for under 15
> dollars shipped. My question is how difficult is it to open up a
thinkpad?
> I am very good with desktop computers, but really haven't messed around
with
> laptops.
>
>
>
>
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/IBM-THINKPAD-T40-T41-T42-T43-R50-R51-R52-POWER-DC-JACK_W
0QQitemZ320174291085QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting
>
>
>
> *From:* Alex Austin [mailto:circuitsoft.alex@gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Monday, November 05, 2007 2:07 PM
> *To:* Joshua Cohen
> *Cc:* thinkpad@stderr.org
> *Subject:* Re: [Thinkpad] IBM Thinkpad Charging Problems
>
>
>
> I've heard of the power outlet being loose before. If you're handy with a
> soldering iron, that's easy to fix.
>
> On 11/5/07, *Joshua Cohen* < smckdwn989@snet.net> wrote:
>
> Afternoon All,
>
>
>
> I have an IBM thinkpad, model R51. I have been having an issue with
> charging my laptop. Basically the laptop LED doesn't lightup when I plug
> in
> the AC adapter. Occasionally I can wiggle the adapter and see the LED
> flash
> briefly, but it still doesn't work. I have tried a couple of other
> adapters
> to see if it was the actual power cord or not, but still no go. Also
> tried
> charging with a battery inside and without one. I suspect it's an actual
> hardware problem. And am curious if anyone out there knows what
> specifically is wrong and if there is a way to fix it. Thanks so much.
>
>
>
> -Josh
>
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> --
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>
> "...and then I visited Wikipedia ...and the next 8 hours are a blur."
>
>
>
>
> --
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> Circuitsoft Computer Services
> (651) 238-9273
> www.circuitsoftcs.com
>
> "...and then I visited Wikipedia ...and the next 8 hours are a blur."
>

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