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Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. iii Contents About this manual 1 Introduction 3 Important service information 3 Strategy for replacing FRUs 3 Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive . . . . . 4 How to use error messages 4 Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV 4 Product definition 4 FRU identification for... guide 38 Testing the computer 38 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor. . . 41 Power system checkout 42 ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 45 Product overview 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 55 Symptom-to-FRU index 58...
Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. iii Contents About this manual 1 Introduction 3 Important service information 3 Strategy for replacing FRUs 3 Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive . . . . . 4 How to use error messages 4 Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV 4 Product definition 4 FRU identification for... guide 38 Testing the computer 38 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor. . . 41 Power system checkout 42 ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 45 Product overview 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 55 Symptom-to-FRU index 58...
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... 2060 Wireless antenna assemblies, LCD panel, LCD cable assembly, hinges, and LCD cover (15.0-in . LCD models) . . . . 74 1030 Ultrabay Slim device 75 1040 Hard disk drive 76 1050 DIMM (optional 78 1060 Keyboard 80 1070 DIMM (standard 85 1080 Modem daughter card (MDC-2) . . . . . 86 1090 Bluetooth/Modem daughter card (BMDC-3) 88...
... 2060 Wireless antenna assemblies, LCD panel, LCD cable assembly, hinges, and LCD cover (15.0-in . LCD models) . . . . 74 1030 Ultrabay Slim device 75 1040 Hard disk drive 76 1050 DIMM (optional 78 1060 Keyboard 80 1070 DIMM (standard 85 1080 Modem daughter card (MDC-2) . . . . . 86 1090 Bluetooth/Modem daughter card (BMDC-3) 88...
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... Product definition Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) This provides the ability for a customer to run a low-level format before replacing a hard disk drive. The PRODUCT ID portion of the machine label is built and shipped directly to diagnose failures. Important service information Strategy for the computer ... or programs can be found on the screen to the customer. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the Symptom-to-FRU Index for replacing a hard disk drive Always try to configure an IBM® solution from an eSite, and have been changed. v eSupport will show both the CTO ...
... Product definition Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) This provides the ability for a customer to run a low-level format before replacing a hard disk drive. The PRODUCT ID portion of the machine label is built and shipped directly to diagnose failures. Important service information Strategy for the computer ... or programs can be found on the screen to the customer. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the Symptom-to-FRU Index for replacing a hard disk drive Always try to configure an IBM® solution from an eSite, and have been changed. v eSupport will show both the CTO ...
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...Also, PEW, eSupport, and the HMM will be accessed at the following Web site: http://w3-3.ibm.com/pc/entitle Click on MACHINE LOOKUP, followed by WARRANTY INFORMATION. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) Introduction 5 v Business Partners using Eclaim will have the... 4-digit MT and 3-digit CTO model only (Example: 1829-CTO). serial number level. These sources are hard disk drives, system boards, microprocessors, Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs), and memory. v Remember, All CTO and CMV products are loaded in the PEW ...
...Also, PEW, eSupport, and the HMM will be accessed at the following Web site: http://w3-3.ibm.com/pc/entitle Click on MACHINE LOOKUP, followed by WARRANTY INFORMATION. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) Introduction 5 v Business Partners using Eclaim will have the... 4-digit MT and 3-digit CTO model only (Example: 1829-CTO). serial number level. These sources are hard disk drives, system boards, microprocessors, Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs), and memory. v Remember, All CTO and CMV products are loaded in the PEW ...
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...system v Damage caused by the improper insertion of a PC Card or the installation of an incompatible card v Diskette drive damage caused by pressure on the diskette drive cover, foreign material in which the machine failed __ 4. Date of purchase __ 5. Procedure index and page number ...parts v Distortion, deformation, or discoloration of the cosmetic parts v Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that might be a symptom of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it may be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage was subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 30 MT 2668/2669/2678...
...system v Damage caused by the improper insertion of a PC Card or the installation of an incompatible card v Diskette drive damage caused by pressure on the diskette drive cover, foreign material in which the machine failed __ 4. Date of purchase __ 5. Procedure index and page number ...parts v Distortion, deformation, or discoloration of the cosmetic parts v Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that might be a symptom of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it may be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage was subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 30 MT 2668/2669/2678...
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... the Product Recovery program files. 4. You may be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/think/spm Restoring the pre-installed system When the hard disk drive is replaced because of a failure, no Product Recovery program is displayed: "Your computer originally included a Product Recovery program ... In this process. Recovery...the prompts. v The recovery process copies some files to order, see "Recovery CDs" on page 233. Order the recovery CD and the hard disk drive at the same time so that you must use the recovery CD for the computer. v When the process is created. The following : Note...
... the Product Recovery program files. 4. You may be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/think/spm Restoring the pre-installed system When the hard disk drive is replaced because of a failure, no Product Recovery program is displayed: "Your computer originally included a Product Recovery program ... In this process. Recovery...the prompts. v The recovery process copies some files to order, see "Recovery CDs" on page 233. Order the recovery CD and the hard disk drive at the same time so that you must use the recovery CD for the computer. v When the process is created. The following : Note...
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...may be used for the HDP: User only and Master + User. Power-on password: A power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive. The password must be entered before an operating system can be needed for any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or... replaced for it to get a message asking which operating system to recover data from being powered on . Follow the prompts to select. 7. The hard disk drive can use it appears on the screen whenever the computer is turned on by an unauthorized person. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; If...
...may be used for the HDP: User only and Master + User. Power-on password: A power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive. The password must be entered before an operating system can be needed for any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or... replaced for it to get a message asking which operating system to recover data from being powered on . Follow the prompts to select. 7. The hard disk drive can use it appears on the screen whenever the computer is turned on by an unauthorized person. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; If...
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... Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is displayed at the lower-left of the hard disk drive. To remove a user HDP that has been forgotten, when the SVP and the master HDP ... been saved window, press Enter. 9. then, in the Enter Current Password field. How to recover data from the hard disk drive. then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. The...
... Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is displayed at the lower-left of the hard disk drive. To remove a user HDP that has been forgotten, when the SVP and the master HDP ... been saved window, press Enter. 9. then, in the Enter Current Password field. How to recover data from the hard disk drive. then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. The...
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...The CPU stops. Power management To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, standby, and hibernation. v The hard disk drive motor stops. 3. To enter standby mode, press Fn+F4. Standby mode When the computer enters standby mode, the following events occur in ...into standby mode automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set on the timer, and the user does not do any key. v The hard disk drive is muted. 2. Screen blank mode Screen blank mode has three variants, as follows: 1. If you press Fn+F3, v The LCD backlight turns off...
...The CPU stops. Power management To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, standby, and hibernation. v The hard disk drive motor stops. 3. To enter standby mode, press Fn+F4. Standby mode When the computer enters standby mode, the following events occur in ...into standby mode automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set on the timer, and the user does not do any key. v The hard disk drive is muted. 2. Screen blank mode Screen blank mode has three variants, as follows: 1. If you press Fn+F3, v The LCD backlight turns off...
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... that causes the system to go into hibernation mode automatically in the boot record on the hard disk drive is read, and system status is turned on, the computer returns from the hard disk drive. General descriptions 37 When the power is restored from hibernation mode and resumes operation. Also,... has been set on the timer, and if the user does not do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that action. - Pressing the power button. - v If you are using the APM operating system and have set the...
... that causes the system to go into hibernation mode automatically in the boot record on the hard disk drive is read, and system status is turned on, the computer returns from the hard disk drive. General descriptions 37 When the power is restored from hibernation mode and resumes operation. Also,... has been set on the timer, and if the user does not do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that action. - Pressing the power button. - v If you are using the APM operating system and have set the...
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... v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive General descriptions 41 Checkout guide To cancel the test, press Esc. Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the system and ...
... v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive General descriptions 41 Checkout guide To cancel the test, press Esc. Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the system and ...
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ThinkPad T43/T43p Series Product overview 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 55 Symptom-to-FRU index 58 Numeric error codes 58 ... slots (15.0-in . LCD models) . . . 115 1200 LCD assembly (15.0-in . Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 45 LCD models 126 1230 Ultrabay Slim guide rail assembly (15.0-in . LCD models) . . . . 74 1030 Ultrabay Slim device 75 1040 Hard disk drive 76 1050 DIMM (optional 78 1060 Keyboard 80 1070 DIMM (standard 85 1080...
ThinkPad T43/T43p Series Product overview 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 55 Symptom-to-FRU index 58 Numeric error codes 58 ... slots (15.0-in . LCD models) . . . 115 1200 LCD assembly (15.0-in . Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 45 LCD models 126 1230 Ultrabay Slim guide rail assembly (15.0-in . LCD models) . . . . 74 1030 Ultrabay Slim device 75 1040 Hard disk drive 76 1050 DIMM (optional 78 1060 Keyboard 80 1070 DIMM (standard 85 1080...
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Product overview Feature Optional memory CMOS RAM Hard disk drive Description v 256-MB DDR2-533 SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2-4200) card ×...9.5 mm high, IDE interface v 100 GB, 7200 rpm, 9.5 mm high, IDE interface Supported hard disk drives are depend on the system board) v Gigabit Ethernet (continued) 48 MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687 Ultrabay Slim ...device v DVD drive, 9.5 mm high (standard) v DVD/CD-RW combo drive, 9.5 mm high v DVD-RAM/RW drive, 9.5 mm high Fingerprint reader Some models I/O port v External monitor connector v...
Product overview Feature Optional memory CMOS RAM Hard disk drive Description v 256-MB DDR2-533 SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2-4200) card ×...9.5 mm high, IDE interface v 100 GB, 7200 rpm, 9.5 mm high, IDE interface Supported hard disk drives are depend on the system board) v Gigabit Ethernet (continued) 48 MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687 Ultrabay Slim ...device v DVD drive, 9.5 mm high (standard) v DVD/CD-RW combo drive, 9.5 mm high v DVD-RAM/RW drive, 9.5 mm high Fingerprint reader Some models I/O port v External monitor connector v...
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...lock 7 Num lock 8 Bluetooth status R 9 Wireless status Note: Do not move the system while the green drive-in-use . Green: The numeric keypad on . To enable or disable the keypad, press and hold the...When this indicator is on and not in the Ultrabay Slim device. Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors. Green: The wireless feature (the IEEE 802.11 standard) is on, and the ...radio link is ready for use light is on the keyboard is enabled. Product overview Indicator 5 Drive in use Meaning Green: Data is being transmitted. 52 MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687 Green...
...lock 7 Num lock 8 Bluetooth status R 9 Wireless status Note: Do not move the system while the green drive-in-use . Green: The numeric keypad on . To enable or disable the keypad, press and hold the...When this indicator is on and not in the Ultrabay Slim device. Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors. Green: The wireless feature (the IEEE 802.11 standard) is on, and the ...radio link is ready for use light is on the keyboard is enabled. Product overview Indicator 5 Drive in use Meaning Green: Data is being transmitted. 52 MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687 Green...
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...-2) or Bluetooth /Modem daughter card (BMDC-3) Audio Speaker PC Card slot ExpressCard slot Keyboard Hard disk drive Diskette drive DVD drive or DVD/CD-RW combo drive Applicable test 1. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Conexant Smart Modem Interrupt b. Diagnostics --> Other ...Video 1. Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery 2) 1. Interactive Tests --> CD-ROM/DVD Test (continued) ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 53 Conexant Smart Modem Dialtone 1. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA 2. Place the computer on the computer. 3. Insert a PCI-Express/USB ...
...-2) or Bluetooth /Modem daughter card (BMDC-3) Audio Speaker PC Card slot ExpressCard slot Keyboard Hard disk drive Diskette drive DVD drive or DVD/CD-RW combo drive Applicable test 1. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Conexant Smart Modem Interrupt b. Diagnostics --> Other ...Video 1. Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery 2) 1. Interactive Tests --> CD-ROM/DVD Test (continued) ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 53 Conexant Smart Modem Dialtone 1. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA 2. Place the computer on the computer. 3. Insert a PCI-Express/USB ...
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System board. 0188 Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area. System board. 0199 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility, System Security-IBM Security password retry count exceeded. Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. Hard disk drive. 4. Then save the current setting by pressing F10. 0187 EAIA data access error-The access to EEPROM is..., in BIOS Setup Utility. 3. Remove either a Mini-PCI Card or a modem daughter card. Press to continue. ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 59 Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save the current setting by pressing F10. 2. Remove one of the keyboard and ...
System board. 0188 Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area. System board. 0199 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility, System Security-IBM Security password retry count exceeded. Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. Hard disk drive. 4. Then save the current setting by pressing F10. 0187 EAIA data access error-The access to EEPROM is..., in BIOS Setup Utility. 3. Remove either a Mini-PCI Card or a modem daughter card. Press to continue. ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 59 Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save the current setting by pressing F10. 2. Remove one of the keyboard and ...
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...in -Turn off and remove the daughter card. 1810 Hard disk partition layout error. 2000 IBM Hard Drive Active Protection sensor diagnostics failed. Run RECOVER TO FACTORY CONTENTS in Access IBM Predesktop Area. 3. ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 61 Remove the daughter card that you installed. ...2. If the Access IBM Predesktop Area has been previously disabled...
...in -Turn off and remove the daughter card. 1810 Hard disk partition layout error. 2000 IBM Hard Drive Active Protection sensor diagnostics failed. Run RECOVER TO FACTORY CONTENTS in Access IBM Predesktop Area. 3. ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 61 Remove the daughter card that you installed. ...2. If the Access IBM Predesktop Area has been previously disabled...
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...version is installed. Inform the following information to the customer: If in the primary bay the customer is using a non-IBM or non-Lenovo hard disk drive (HDD), or an old generation IBM HDD which is not supported by pressing ESC. If in mind, the customer can still use it by this system,... the risk in the primary drive bay the customer is using a supported IBM/Lenovo HDD with an old firmware, the customer needs to update its firmware to the latest. Symptom-to-FRU index Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 2010 Warning: Your internal hard disk drive (HDD) may not function ...
...version is installed. Inform the following information to the customer: If in the primary bay the customer is using a non-IBM or non-Lenovo hard disk drive (HDD), or an old generation IBM HDD which is not supported by pressing ESC. If in mind, the customer can still use it by this system,... the risk in the primary drive bay the customer is using a supported IBM/Lenovo HDD with an old firmware, the customer needs to update its firmware to the latest. Symptom-to-FRU index Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 2010 Warning: Your internal hard disk drive (HDD) may not function ...
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... 5. Restore the system configuration to what it from a recovery CD. ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 63 Fan error. Authentication of system services failed. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. Diskette drive. 6. System board. The Predesktop Area in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Failing ... file. Fan. Press to -FRU index Symptom or error Device address conflict. DIMM. 2. Invalid system configuration data. Reseat the hard disk drive. 4. Hibernation error. Load "Setup Defaults" in sequence 1. Restore it was before the computer entered hibernation mode. 2. System board...
... 5. Restore the system configuration to what it from a recovery CD. ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 63 Fan error. Authentication of system services failed. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. Diskette drive. 6. System board. The Predesktop Area in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Failing ... file. Fan. Press to -FRU index Symptom or error Device address conflict. DIMM. 2. Invalid system configuration data. Reseat the hard disk drive. 4. Hibernation error. Load "Setup Defaults" in sequence 1. Restore it was before the computer entered hibernation mode. 2. System board...
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... Ultrabay i. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. System board b. Run the diagnostic test for damage. Devices attached to the port replicator c. Hard disk drive f. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at the time of the following : 1.... LCD assembly 66 MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687 Turn on page 42.) 1. Turn off the computer. 2. CD-ROM and diskette drive in loop mode at a time (do the following devices: a. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at least 10 times...
... Ultrabay i. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. System board b. Run the diagnostic test for damage. Devices attached to the port replicator c. Hard disk drive f. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at the time of the following : 1.... LCD assembly 66 MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687 Turn on page 42.) 1. Turn off the computer. 2. CD-ROM and diskette drive in loop mode at a time (do the following devices: a. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at least 10 times...