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... [11] Hard drive: GB=billion bytes. The following are often less than the amount stated, depending on safe and effective computing. Service delivery methods and parts availability vary by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Accessible system memory is available at least the time...subject to vendor components, manufacturing process and options. [3] Battery: These model numbers achieved Battery Rundown Time of Microsoft Corporation. Contact Lenovo for more information. [19] Included Software: may not offer the products, services or features discussed in this product meets the ...
... [11] Hard drive: GB=billion bytes. The following are often less than the amount stated, depending on safe and effective computing. Service delivery methods and parts availability vary by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Accessible system memory is available at least the time...subject to vendor components, manufacturing process and options. [3] Battery: These model numbers achieved Battery Rundown Time of Microsoft Corporation. Contact Lenovo for more information. [19] Included Software: may not offer the products, services or features discussed in this product meets the ...
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ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual April 2008 This manual supports: ThinkPad R50e Series (MT 1834, 1842, 2670) ThinkPad R51e Series (MT 1843, 1844, 1845) ThinkPad R52 Series (MT 1846, 1847, 1848, 1849, 1850, 1858, 1859, 1860, 1861, 1862, 1863, 1870) ThinkPad Dock II (MT 2877)
ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual April 2008 This manual supports: ThinkPad R50e Series (MT 1834, 1842, 2670) ThinkPad R51e Series (MT 1843, 1844, 1845) ThinkPad R52 Series (MT 1846, 1847, 1848, 1849, 1850, 1858, 1859, 1860, 1861, 1862, 1863, 1870) ThinkPad Dock II (MT 2877)
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... GSA ADP Schedule contract with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Second Edition (April 2008) © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2008. All rights reserved. RESTRICTED RIGHTS: Our products and/or services are provided with Lenovo Group Limited, if any, or the standard terms of this commercial license, or if...-General, FAR 52.227.14 (Alternate III). U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS - Note Before using this Program under the provisions set forth in Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights at FAR 52.227-19, when applicable, or under "Notices" on page 263. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines...
... GSA ADP Schedule contract with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Second Edition (April 2008) © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2008. All rights reserved. RESTRICTED RIGHTS: Our products and/or services are provided with Lenovo Group Limited, if any, or the standard terms of this commercial license, or if...-General, FAR 52.227.14 (Alternate III). U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS - Note Before using this Program under the provisions set forth in Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights at FAR 52.227-19, when applicable, or under "Notices" on page 263. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines...
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... 29 Related service information 31 Service Web site 31 Restoring the pre-installed system 31 Passwords 32 Power management 35 Checkout guide 38 Testing the computer 38 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor. . . 41 Power system checkout 41 ThinkPad R50e, R51e and R52 Series . . . . . 45 Product overview 47 Specifications 47 Status... Numeric error codes 62 Error messages 67 Beep symptoms 68 No-beep symptoms 68 LCD-related symptoms 69 Intermittent problems 70 Undetermined problems 70 © Lenovo 2005. iii Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.
... 29 Related service information 31 Service Web site 31 Restoring the pre-installed system 31 Passwords 32 Power management 35 Checkout guide 38 Testing the computer 38 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor. . . 41 Power system checkout 41 ThinkPad R50e, R51e and R52 Series . . . . . 45 Product overview 47 Specifications 47 Status... Numeric error codes 62 Error messages 67 Beep symptoms 68 No-beep symptoms 68 LCD-related symptoms 69 Intermittent problems 70 Undetermined problems 70 © Lenovo 2005. iii Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.
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...products. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on page 26. © Lenovo 2005. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. Important This manual is divided into sections as follows...: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. Note MT 1850, 1862, 1863, and 1870 are ...
...products. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on page 26. © Lenovo 2005. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. Important This manual is divided into sections as follows...: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. Note MT 1850, 1862, 1863, and 1870 are ...
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... should call the Customer Support Center at 800-426-7378 if they need assistance in obtaining or installing any diskette fixes. v Some computers have been customized. Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: v If you are customer-installable. .... 2005. 3 Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one FRU, any FRUs listed in effect. © Lenovo 2005. Introduction Important service information Important BIOS and device driver fixes are instructed to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem...
... should call the Customer Support Center at 800-426-7378 if they need assistance in obtaining or installing any diskette fixes. v Some computers have been customized. Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: v If you are customer-installable. .... 2005. 3 Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one FRU, any FRUs listed in effect. © Lenovo 2005. Introduction Important service information Important BIOS and device driver fixes are instructed to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem...
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...also cause false error codes. Whatever causes the first error code may have this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it is listed in the computer you are servicing. Custom Model Variant (CMV) This is displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first error code. Important service information Strategy...-W15). Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV Product definition Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) This provides the ability for the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can be found on the screen to run a low-level format before replacing a hard disk ...
...also cause false error codes. Whatever causes the first error code may have this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it is listed in the computer you are servicing. Custom Model Variant (CMV) This is displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first error code. Important service information Strategy...-W15). Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV Product definition Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) This provides the ability for the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can be found on the screen to run a low-level format before replacing a hard disk ...
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... loose clothing that you can be hazardous to your leg muscles; v Insert the ends of a machine. Never move suddenly or twist when you service a ThinkPad computer. v Wear safety glasses when you are hammering, drilling, soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using solvents, or working in the moving parts of your toolcase away...
... loose clothing that you can be hazardous to your leg muscles; v Insert the ends of a machine. Never move suddenly or twist when you service a ThinkPad computer. v Wear safety glasses when you are hammering, drilling, soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using solvents, or working in the moving parts of your toolcase away...
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... was designed and built, required safety items were installed to protect users and service personnel from injury. Begin the checks with the power off the computer. A third-wire ground connector in the parts list.
... was designed and built, required safety items were installed to protect users and service personnel from injury. Begin the checks with the power off the computer. A third-wire ground connector in the parts list.
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... person handling the part are wearing a wrist strap. Make sure that meets the specific service requirement. Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to guard against your skin to provide protection that the ESD protective devices you...
... person handling the part are wearing a wrist strap. Make sure that meets the specific service requirement. Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to guard against your skin to provide protection that the ESD protective devices you...
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Safety information - Proper grounding of the ac plug on ac-operated computers. Introduction 25 Use the round ground prong of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function.
Safety information - Proper grounding of the ac plug on ac-operated computers. Introduction 25 Use the round ground prong of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function.
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... of these drives is installed, it is certified to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Such devices are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such...
... of these drives is installed, it is certified to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Such devices are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such...
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... because of reasons that has the PC-Doctor® for a variety of a single, unreproducible failure. v A FRU should service the computer. v Before replacing any FRU, read this chapter apply to any ThinkPad model that have been altered. General descriptions The desciptions in this .... Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 29 If the error does not recur, do with another FRU of servicer © Lenovo 2005. v Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Some descriptions might have nothing ...
... because of reasons that has the PC-Doctor® for a variety of a single, unreproducible failure. v A FRU should service the computer. v Before replacing any FRU, read this chapter apply to any ThinkPad model that have been altered. General descriptions The desciptions in this .... Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 29 If the error does not recur, do with another FRU of servicer © Lenovo 2005. v Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Some descriptions might have nothing ...
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... diskette with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by pressure on... the diskette drive cover, foreign material in which the machine failed __ 4. Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of unauthorized service or modification. v If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes...
... diskette with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by pressure on... the diskette drive cover, foreign material in which the machine failed __ 4. Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of unauthorized service or modification. v If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes...
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...The recovery process might take up to continue. Insert the recovery CD into the CD or DVD drive, then restart the computer. 2. 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 ...the recovery CD and the hard disk drive at the same time so that you must use the recovery CD for the computer. v The service partition is displayed: "Your computer originally included a Product Recovery program ... The system automatically reboots during this case, you can recover the new hard disk ...
...The recovery process might take up to continue. Insert the recovery CD into the CD or DVD drive, then restart the computer. 2. 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 ...the recovery CD and the hard disk drive at the same time so that you must use the recovery CD for the computer. v The service partition is displayed: "Your computer originally included a Product Recovery program ... The system automatically reboots during this case, you can recover the new hard disk ...
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...user. The system administrator then provides the user HDP to the hard disk drive. If it has, it appears on the screen whenever the computer is turned on. Related service information 5. Power-on password: A power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive... password (POP), the hard-disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP). The computer does not start until the password is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on by an unauthorized person. Press Enter to the hard disk even if ...
...user. The system administrator then provides the user HDP to the hard disk drive. If it has, it appears on the screen whenever the computer is turned on. Related service information 5. Power-on password: A power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive... password (POP), the hard-disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP). The computer does not start until the password is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on by an unauthorized person. Press Enter to the hard disk even if ...
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... screen, press the Access IBM button. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is known by the servicer: 1. Related service... the SVP in the BIOS Setup Utility. then enter the POP. Remove the battery pack. General descriptions 33 Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to remove the power-on password To remove a POP that you have forgotten, ...
... screen, press the Access IBM button. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is known by the servicer: 1. Related service... the SVP in the BIOS Setup Utility. then enter the POP. Remove the battery pack. General descriptions 33 Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to remove the power-on password To remove a POP that you have forgotten, ...
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... Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is available on the ThinkPad computer. 2. Click Yes. A pop-up window opens. 7. Select Password. 6. then, in the Enter Current Password field. How... HDP. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the Enter Current Password field. The system Restart Required window is appearing on the computer; The computer restarts, and the BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 4. Select Password. 6. Select Master HDP. 8. Turn on the screen; For models...
... Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is available on the ThinkPad computer. 2. Click Yes. A pop-up window opens. 7. Select Password. 6. then, in the Enter Current Password field. How... HDP. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the Enter Current Password field. The system Restart Required window is appearing on the computer; The computer restarts, and the BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 4. Select Password. 6. Select Master HDP. 8. Turn on the screen; For models...
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...to turn off . In R51e, press the Access IBM button and user the ThinkVantage Productivity Center to put the computer in standby mode. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into standby mode automatically: General descriptions 35 Related service information 10. Screen blank mode In R50e and R52...hard disk drive motor stops. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any key. Power management To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, standby, and hibernation. If the time set on the "Turn off monitor" timer in the ...
...to turn off . In R51e, press the Access IBM button and user the ThinkVantage Productivity Center to put the computer in standby mode. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into standby mode automatically: General descriptions 35 Related service information 10. Screen blank mode In R50e and R52...hard disk drive motor stops. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any key. Power management To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, standby, and hibernation. If the time set on the "Turn off monitor" timer in the ...
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..., the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that action. - Also, in either of the following events, the computer automatically returns from standby mode and resume operation, do one of the following: v Press the Fn key. Pressing Fn+F4 keys. 36 ...The ring indicator (RI) is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into hibernation mode, perform that time. Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following occurs: v The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup...
..., the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that action. - Also, in either of the following events, the computer automatically returns from standby mode and resume operation, do one of the following: v Press the Fn key. Pressing Fn+F4 keys. 36 ...The ring indicator (RI) is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into hibernation mode, perform that time. Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following occurs: v The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup...