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... 2. If a failure is mobile with the Microsoft Windows API for the absolute minimum system BIOS required by each platform. 3 The F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test enhancement is accessible via the notebook's F10 Setup Tools menu. Note 2: The Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems ... the hard drive self-test have been combined as a commercial notebook system BIOS upgrade. This enhancement allows the notebook to go into Standby mode when the display lid is closed while the notebook is operating from the internal battery pack, e.g., on DC power, away from AC power before...
... 2. If a failure is mobile with the Microsoft Windows API for the absolute minimum system BIOS required by each platform. 3 The F10 Setup Hard Drive Self-Test enhancement is accessible via the notebook's F10 Setup Tools menu. Note 2: The Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems ... the hard drive self-test have been combined as a commercial notebook system BIOS upgrade. This enhancement allows the notebook to go into Standby mode when the display lid is closed while the notebook is operating from the internal battery pack, e.g., on DC power, away from AC power before...
Maintenance and Service Guide
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...Features ...1-8 Operation...1-14 Specifications ...1-18 Internal Design...1-24 Removal and Replacement 2-1 Disassembly Flowchart ...2-3 Removing the Battery ...2-4 Removing an SDRAM Module...2-5 Removing the Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card 2-7 Removing the Hard Disk Drive...2-9...Removing the RJ11/1394 Connector Module 2-48 Removing the Motherboard ...2-50 Replacing Components on a Bottom Case 2-59 Repairing the BIOS IC...2-61 Removing Other Components...2-63 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-1 Support Service Partners...3-2 Troubleshooting ...3-3 Diagnostic Tools ...3-18 Replaceable Parts...4-1 ...
...Features ...1-8 Operation...1-14 Specifications ...1-18 Internal Design...1-24 Removal and Replacement 2-1 Disassembly Flowchart ...2-3 Removing the Battery ...2-4 Removing an SDRAM Module...2-5 Removing the Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card 2-7 Removing the Hard Disk Drive...2-9...Removing the RJ11/1394 Connector Module 2-48 Removing the Motherboard ...2-50 Replacing Components on a Bottom Case 2-59 Repairing the BIOS IC...2-61 Removing Other Components...2-63 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-1 Support Service Partners...3-2 Troubleshooting ...3-3 Diagnostic Tools ...3-18 Replaceable Parts...4-1 ...
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Functional Structure Description CPU module Motherboard Hard disk drive Floppy drive CPU module Motherboard Motherboard SDRAM module Battery Motherboard Switchboard PCA AC adapter Motherboard SDRAM module Display assembly Motherboard Hard disk drive Motherboard Floppy drive Motherboard... Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard PCMCIA socket Mini PCI Antenna PCAs IR PCA Motherboard Motherboard Main processor (MMO) Primary system circuitry, system BIOS First source of disk-based startup code Second source of disk-based startup cod. Main processor, numeric data processor, L1 and ...
Functional Structure Description CPU module Motherboard Hard disk drive Floppy drive CPU module Motherboard Motherboard SDRAM module Battery Motherboard Switchboard PCA AC adapter Motherboard SDRAM module Display assembly Motherboard Hard disk drive Motherboard Floppy drive Motherboard... Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard PCMCIA socket Mini PCI Antenna PCAs IR PCA Motherboard Motherboard Main processor (MMO) Primary system circuitry, system BIOS First source of disk-based startup code Second source of disk-based startup cod. Main processor, numeric data processor, L1 and ...
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...2-40) Floppy (page 2-32) Motherboard (page 2-50) See page 2-32 Additional Steps Reassembly Notes: After replacing the CMOS battery, set the correct time and date using the BIOS Setup utility or Date/Time in the table below. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and then remove the... battery. 2. See page 2-3 Service Manual Removal and Replacement 2-61 Removing Other Components (Service Partners Only) Required Equipment • 0 and...
...2-40) Floppy (page 2-32) Motherboard (page 2-50) See page 2-32 Additional Steps Reassembly Notes: After replacing the CMOS battery, set the correct time and date using the BIOS Setup utility or Date/Time in the table below. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and then remove the... battery. 2. See page 2-3 Service Manual Removal and Replacement 2-61 Removing Other Components (Service Partners Only) Required Equipment • 0 and...
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BIOS Setup Configures Describes Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Service Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-7 Suggestions for Troubleshooting Table 3-2. Scope of Diagnostic Tools Function Power-On e-Diagtools Self-Test WMI/ Sycard Toptools PCCtest 450 (if installed) Bootup Processor Memory Fan Batteries... Tests* Tests Tests Tests* Tests Tests Tests Tests Tests Tests (CMOS battery only) Tests Tests Tests Describes Describes Describes Describes Describes Describes Describes Describes ...
BIOS Setup Configures Describes Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Service Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-7 Suggestions for Troubleshooting Table 3-2. Scope of Diagnostic Tools Function Power-On e-Diagtools Self-Test WMI/ Sycard Toptools PCCtest 450 (if installed) Bootup Processor Memory Fan Batteries... Tests* Tests Tests Tests* Tests Tests Tests Tests Tests Tests (CMOS battery only) Tests Tests Tests Describes Describes Describes Describes Describes Describes Describes Describes ...
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... motherboard. Do not use the suggestions in the system function and what roles they play. Remove all but BIOS does not complete, replace display assembly. Reinsert any PC cards, press the reset button to turn on page 1-25. Remove all but does not boot Make sure... battery Check power source. SDRAM module Check AC adapter. If monitor is installed. Startup Does not boot on but OS does not start from floppy drive, reload hard drive, replace hard drive. 3-8 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Service Manual If power status light and display turn notebook on , BIOS ...
... motherboard. Do not use the suggestions in the system function and what roles they play. Remove all but BIOS does not complete, replace display assembly. Reinsert any PC cards, press the reset button to turn on page 1-25. Remove all but does not boot Make sure... battery Check power source. SDRAM module Check AC adapter. If monitor is installed. Startup Does not boot on but OS does not start from floppy drive, reload hard drive, replace hard drive. 3-8 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics Service Manual If power status light and display turn notebook on , BIOS ...
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... removal procedure with owner and record appropriate data-see page 5-2. Repair Center: Likely Causes Battery or contacts Motherboard Floppy disk or floppy drive Motherboard. If notebook boots from CD in floppy drive. Power Service Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-9 Make sure floppy... disk is installed and connected correctly. Use Tools tab in BIOS Setup. User must call Technical Support and provide proof of ownership. If available, try another battery. Use BIOS...
... removal procedure with owner and record appropriate data-see page 5-2. Repair Center: Likely Causes Battery or contacts Motherboard Floppy disk or floppy drive Motherboard. If notebook boots from CD in floppy drive. Power Service Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-9 Make sure floppy... disk is installed and connected correctly. Use Tools tab in BIOS Setup. User must call Technical Support and provide proof of ownership. If available, try another battery. Use BIOS...
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... application not responding. Always set notebook on a flat surface, so ... sink. If notebook slows after period of notebook) while notebook appears to spin...notebook. Make sure hard drive has adequate free space. Port replicator Motherboard Repair Center: Comments Charge CMOS battery.... Check for damage or proper fan operation. Check settings in AC adapter for 24 hours to charge CMOS battery. Reset notebook.... CMOS battery Motherboard Heat sink CPU module Motherboard Check notebook's power ...time Notebook gets abnormally hot Notebook pauses or runs sluggishly Notebook still ...
... application not responding. Always set notebook on a flat surface, so ... sink. If notebook slows after period of notebook) while notebook appears to spin...notebook. Make sure hard drive has adequate free space. Port replicator Motherboard Repair Center: Comments Charge CMOS battery.... Check for damage or proper fan operation. Check settings in AC adapter for 24 hours to charge CMOS battery. Reset notebook.... CMOS battery Motherboard Heat sink CPU module Motherboard Check notebook's power ...time Notebook gets abnormally hot Notebook pauses or runs sluggishly Notebook still ...
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... 0230 Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn 0231 System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn 0232 Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn 0250 System battery is dead-Replace and run SETUP 0251 System CMOS checksum bad-Default configuration used 0260 System timer error 0270 Real time clock error 0271 Check... that the drive is booted Memory size found the date or time to be out of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in BIOS Setup, reset the notebook, enter BIOS Setup, and install the defaults or correct the error. replace the motherboard Timer test failed Replace the motherboard Real-time clock failed ...
... 0230 Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn 0231 System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn 0232 Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn 0250 System battery is dead-Replace and run SETUP 0251 System CMOS checksum bad-Default configuration used 0260 System timer error 0270 Real time clock error 0271 Check... that the drive is booted Memory size found the date or time to be out of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in BIOS Setup, reset the notebook, enter BIOS Setup, and install the defaults or correct the error. replace the motherboard Timer test failed Replace the motherboard Real-time clock failed ...
Service Manual
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... ...1-48 Operation ...1-54 Specifications ...1-58 Internal Design ...1-64 Removal and Replacement 2-1 Disassembly Flowchart ...2-3 Removing the Battery...2-4 Removing a SDRAM Module...2-5 Removing the Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card 2-7 Removing the Hard Disk Drive...2-9 Replacing...44 Removing the RJ11/1394 Connector Module 2-48 Removing the Motherboard ...2-50 Replacing Components on a Bottom Case 2-59 Repairing the BIOS IC ...2-61 Removing Other Components ...2-63 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-1 Support by Authorized Service Providers 3-1 Troubleshooting ...3-2 Diagnostic Tools ...3-18 ...
... ...1-48 Operation ...1-54 Specifications ...1-58 Internal Design ...1-64 Removal and Replacement 2-1 Disassembly Flowchart ...2-3 Removing the Battery...2-4 Removing a SDRAM Module...2-5 Removing the Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card 2-7 Removing the Hard Disk Drive...2-9 Replacing...44 Removing the RJ11/1394 Connector Module 2-48 Removing the Motherboard ...2-50 Replacing Components on a Bottom Case 2-59 Repairing the BIOS IC ...2-61 Removing Other Components ...2-63 Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-1 Support by Authorized Service Providers 3-1 Troubleshooting ...3-2 Diagnostic Tools ...3-18 ...
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...keyboard controller. PCMCIA connectors. Primary system circuitry. Display output, backlight, power converter for backlight. Keyboard circuitry, keyboard controller, keyboard BIOS. Audio controller, audio decoder, speaker amplifier, microphone, external audio jacks, headphone amplifier, audio-off switch, indicator light. I ... Structure Description CPU module Motherboard Hard disk drive Floppy drive CPU module Motherboard Motherboard SDRAM module Battery Motherboard Switchboard PCA AC adapter Motherboard SDRAM module Display assembly Motherboard Hard disk drive Motherboard Floppy drive...
...keyboard controller. PCMCIA connectors. Primary system circuitry. Display output, backlight, power converter for backlight. Keyboard circuitry, keyboard controller, keyboard BIOS. Audio controller, audio decoder, speaker amplifier, microphone, external audio jacks, headphone amplifier, audio-off switch, indicator light. I ... Structure Description CPU module Motherboard Hard disk drive Floppy drive CPU module Motherboard Motherboard SDRAM module Battery Motherboard Switchboard PCA AC adapter Motherboard SDRAM module Display assembly Motherboard Hard disk drive Motherboard Floppy drive...
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...40). See page 2-26. Switchboard PCA (page 2-18). Additional Steps Reassembly Notes: After replacing the CMOS battery, set the correct time and date using the BIOS Setup utility or Date/Time in the table below. Remove the assemblies and follow the additional steps listed ... Equipment • #0 and #1 Phillips screwdrivers. • Small flat-blade screwdriver. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Component Battery, CMOS Case, bottom Case, top CD/DVD drive CPU module Display assembly Doors, PCMCIA Floppy drive Table 2-5. Removing Components Removal Procedure Keyboard...
...40). See page 2-26. Switchboard PCA (page 2-18). Additional Steps Reassembly Notes: After replacing the CMOS battery, set the correct time and date using the BIOS Setup utility or Date/Time in the table below. Remove the assemblies and follow the additional steps listed ... Equipment • #0 and #1 Phillips screwdrivers. • Small flat-blade screwdriver. Unplug the AC adapter, if present, and remove the battery. 2. Component Battery, CMOS Case, bottom Case, top CD/DVD drive CPU module Display assembly Doors, PCMCIA Floppy drive Table 2-5. Removing Components Removal Procedure Keyboard...
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...Toptools PCCtest 450 (if installed) Bootup Tests Describes Processor Tests Describes Memory Tests Tests Describes Fan Tests Batteries Tests (CMOS battery only) Describes Display Tests Describes Hard disk Tests Tests Describes Floppy drive Tests* Tests Describes Keyboard Tests.... † Use an external keyboard to exercise the port. Run the external 101-key test. BIOS Setup Configures Describes Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Service Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-5...
...Toptools PCCtest 450 (if installed) Bootup Tests Describes Processor Tests Describes Memory Tests Tests Describes Fan Tests Batteries Tests (CMOS battery only) Describes Display Tests Describes Hard disk Tests Tests Describes Floppy drive Tests* Tests Describes Keyboard Tests.... † Use an external keyboard to exercise the port. Run the external 101-key test. BIOS Setup Configures Describes Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Configures Service Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-5...
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...: Likely Causes Repair Center: Comments To help find the problem. Check power source. AC adapter. Switchboard PCA. Hard drive. Check battery contacts. CD/DVD drive. Check AC adapter. If monitor shows successful boot, replace display assembly. If monitor shows activity but boots on...disk is blank, replace switchboard PCA, replace motherboard. Use BIOS Setup to check default boot order. Press and hold power button to turn notebook on AC. Reinsert any PC cards, press the reset button to turn notebook off , then press power button to help determine likely causes...
...: Likely Causes Repair Center: Comments To help find the problem. Check power source. AC adapter. Switchboard PCA. Hard drive. Check battery contacts. CD/DVD drive. Check AC adapter. If monitor shows successful boot, replace display assembly. If monitor shows activity but boots on...disk is blank, replace switchboard PCA, replace motherboard. Use BIOS Setup to check default boot order. Press and hold power button to turn notebook on AC. Reinsert any PC cards, press the reset button to turn notebook off , then press power button to help determine likely causes...
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... tab in floppy drive. Hard drive contacts. Make sure charged battery is restricted to check hard disk. Try another battery or AC adapter if available. Motherboard. Repair Center: Comments If notebook boots from floppy drive, check for disk in disk's Properties ...and unneeded files. Check boot order in BIOS Setup. Symptom Sluggish startup or shutdown. Verify proper ownership, then follow removal procedure with owner and record appropriate data-see page 5-1. Service Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-7 Battery. Hard drive. Password removal is installed ...
... tab in floppy drive. Hard drive contacts. Make sure charged battery is restricted to check hard disk. Try another battery or AC adapter if available. Motherboard. Repair Center: Comments If notebook boots from floppy drive, check for disk in disk's Properties ...and unneeded files. Check boot order in BIOS Setup. Symptom Sluggish startup or shutdown. Verify proper ownership, then follow removal procedure with owner and record appropriate data-see page 5-1. Service Manual Troubleshooting and Diagnostics 3-7 Battery. Hard drive. Password removal is installed ...
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... playing DVD movies on . Notebook beeps repeatedly when battery is connected properly and battery installed properly. Check battery contacts. Battery. AC adapter. Motherboard. Motherboard. Repair Center: Comments Battery capacity often decreases after turning on battery power, use . Battery may be extremely low. Plug in BIOS Setup. Connect AC adapter or replace battery. If available, try another battery if available. Repair Center...
... playing DVD movies on . Notebook beeps repeatedly when battery is connected properly and battery installed properly. Check battery contacts. Battery. AC adapter. Motherboard. Motherboard. Repair Center: Comments Battery capacity often decreases after turning on battery power, use . Battery may be extremely low. Plug in BIOS Setup. Connect AC adapter or replace battery. If available, try another battery if available. Repair Center...
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...Memory Size found by POST differed from that specified in BIOS Setup, reset the notebook, enter BIOS Setup, and install the defaults or correct the error. In response, the BIOS has installed the default Setup values. You might need to use BIOS Setup to proceed. 0220 Monitor type does not match... fail. Default configuration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application that the CMOS battery is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup. 02D0 System cache error - Make sure the drive is dead. Table 3-5. Make sure the hard disk...
...Memory Size found by POST differed from that specified in BIOS Setup, reset the notebook, enter BIOS Setup, and install the defaults or correct the error. In response, the BIOS has installed the default Setup values. You might need to use BIOS Setup to proceed. 0220 Monitor type does not match... fail. Default configuration used System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application that the CMOS battery is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup. 02D0 System cache error - Make sure the drive is dead. Table 3-5. Make sure the hard disk...
Reference Guide
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...Memory problems 73 Modem problems 73 PC Card problems 76 Performance problems 76 Power and battery problems 77 Printing problems 79 Serial, parallel, and USB problems 80 Startup problems 81 Wireless problems 82 Configuring Your Notebook 84 To run the BIOS Setup utility 84 To change ...video memory settings using BIOS Setup utility 87 Reinstalling and...
...Memory problems 73 Modem problems 73 PC Card problems 76 Performance problems 76 Power and battery problems 77 Printing problems 79 Serial, parallel, and USB problems 80 Startup problems 81 Wireless problems 82 Configuring Your Notebook 84 To run the BIOS Setup utility 84 To change ...video memory settings using BIOS Setup utility 87 Reinstalling and...
Reference Guide
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...a paper clip into the reset button on . • If the notebook still doesn't respond, remove the battery and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. If the notebook won't boot from the diskette drive • Make sure the diskette ...drive is properly inserted and fully charged. See the "Basic Operation" chapter in the AC adapter again, and reset the notebook using a USB diskette drive, use the BIOS...
...a paper clip into the reset button on . • If the notebook still doesn't respond, remove the battery and AC adapter, remove any PC Cards, and undock the notebook if docked. If the notebook won't boot from the diskette drive • Make sure the diskette ...drive is properly inserted and fully charged. See the "Basic Operation" chapter in the AC adapter again, and reset the notebook using a USB diskette drive, use the BIOS...
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...antistatic precautions, 58, 60 Applications key, 21 AT commands, 38 audio adjusting volume, 66 troubleshooting, 66 volume, 19 audio jacks, 3 audio mute button, 3 B battery best use of, 34 checking status, 32 extending life of, 34 installing, 10 location, 2, 3 low power warning, 33 operating time, 34, 78 release latch... CDs, 23 inserting CD, 20, 22 location, 2, 3 removing CD, 20, 22 CDs copying/creating, 23 recommended media, 23 cleaning the notebook, 28 configuring BIOS settings, 84 modem, 38 connecting IEEE 1394 devices, 53 LAN, 39 wireless network, 40 D data protection, 28 DDR-266 RAM, 58, ...
...antistatic precautions, 58, 60 Applications key, 21 AT commands, 38 audio adjusting volume, 66 troubleshooting, 66 volume, 19 audio jacks, 3 audio mute button, 3 B battery best use of, 34 checking status, 32 extending life of, 34 installing, 10 location, 2, 3 low power warning, 33 operating time, 34, 78 release latch... CDs, 23 inserting CD, 20, 22 location, 2, 3 removing CD, 20, 22 CDs copying/creating, 23 recommended media, 23 cleaning the notebook, 28 configuring BIOS settings, 84 modem, 38 connecting IEEE 1394 devices, 53 LAN, 39 wireless network, 40 D data protection, 28 DDR-266 RAM, 58, ...