This document is the IBM Mobile Systems ThinkPad 600/600E (2645) Hardware Maintenance Manual. It describes the features and characteristics of the product.
This manual is a service guide for the IBM ThinkPad 600 and 600E laptops. It contains safety notices, FRU replacement strategies, diagnostic error‑code handling, and detailed checkout procedures for components such as the CPU card, system board, and LCD assembly.
The document includes a parts list, compatibility matrices for diskette drives, power‑cord information for various regions, and instructions for low‑level formatting, password handling, and power‑management features. It is intended for technicians performing repairs and maintenance on these models.
| 3.5‑Inch Diskette Drive Capacity | 1.44 MB |
|---|---|
| 5.25‑Inch Diskette Drive Capacity (External) | 360 KB |
| Power Cord Types | 2‑pin and 3‑pin versions per country |
Make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and not loose; verify this by shaking the computer and listening for rattling sounds.
POST error messages appear as three, four, five, or eight digits, with shorter messages highlighted in the index.
Look for the marking "1.44" on the eject button of the drive.