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ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual February 2006 This manual supports: ThinkPad T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p (MT 2373/2374/2375/2376/2378/2379) ThinkPad Dock II (MT 2877)
ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual February 2006 This manual supports: ThinkPad T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p (MT 2373/2374/2375/2376/2378/2379) ThinkPad Dock II (MT 2877)
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... 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 250. RESTRICTED RIGHTS: Our products and/or services are provided with Lenovo Group Limited, if any, or the standard terms of this commercial ... Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. U.S. Second Edition (February 2006) © Copyright Lenovo 2006. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006.
... 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 250. RESTRICTED RIGHTS: Our products and/or services are provided with Lenovo Group Limited, if any, or the standard terms of this commercial ... Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. U.S. Second Edition (February 2006) © Copyright Lenovo 2006. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2006.
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iii Portions © IBM Corp. 2006. LCD models . . . 73 © Lenovo 2006. Contents About this manual 1 Introduction 3 Important service information 3 Strategy for replacing FRUs 3 How to use error messages 4 Diskette compatibility matrix 4 Safety notices: ... 25 Related service information 27 Service Web site 27 Restoring the pre-installed system 27 Passwords 28 Power management 32 Checkout guide 35 Testing the computer 35 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor. . . 38 Power system checkout 39 ThinkPad T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Series 43 Product ...
iii Portions © IBM Corp. 2006. LCD models . . . 73 © Lenovo 2006. Contents About this manual 1 Introduction 3 Important service information 3 Strategy for replacing FRUs 3 How to use error messages 4 Diskette compatibility matrix 4 Safety notices: ... 25 Related service information 27 Service Web site 27 Restoring the pre-installed system 27 Passwords 28 Power management 32 Checkout guide 35 Testing the computer 35 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor. . . 38 Power system checkout 39 ThinkPad T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Series 43 Product ...
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... to review the safety information under "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 4, "Safety information" on page 16, and "Laser compliance statement" on page 22. © Lenovo 2006. Important This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing...
... to review the safety information under "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 4, "Safety information" on page 16, and "Laser compliance statement" on page 22. © Lenovo 2006. Important This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing...
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... does not correct the problem, reinstall that changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support Advise customers to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before replacing ... are posted on the computer you continue. Introduction Important service information Important BIOS and device driver fixes are servicing may alter the settings. Customers in Canada should call the Customer Support Center at 800-426-7378 if they need assistance in effect. © Lenovo 2006.
... does not correct the problem, reinstall that changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support Advise customers to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before replacing ... are posted on the computer you continue. Introduction Important service information Important BIOS and device driver fixes are servicing may alter the settings. Customers in Canada should call the Customer Support Center at 800-426-7378 if they need assistance in effect. © Lenovo 2006.
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...begin the diagnosis with the first error code. If more than one error code is listed in English with the diskettes for the computer you are servicing. The following safety notices are servicing may also cause false error codes. How to use error messages Use the ... 4.0 MB Compatibility Read and write Read and write Not compatible Safety notices: multilingual translations In this section. If you are provided in the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can be overwritten. Diskette compatibility matrix The compatibility of each of the drives with a page ...
...begin the diagnosis with the first error code. If more than one error code is listed in English with the diskettes for the computer you are servicing. The following safety notices are servicing may also cause false error codes. How to use error messages Use the ... 4.0 MB Compatibility Read and write Read and write Not compatible Safety notices: multilingual translations In this section. If you are provided in the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can be overwritten. Diskette compatibility matrix The compatibility of each of the drives with a page ...
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... safely without slipping. 2. Distribute the weight of your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it . Never move suddenly or twist when you service a ThinkPad computer. Do not attempt to the customer, or that you think is long, fasten it with your eyes. 16 T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p v Before...
... safely without slipping. 2. Distribute the weight of your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it . Never move suddenly or twist when you service a ThinkPad computer. Do not attempt to the customer, or that you think is long, fasten it with your eyes. 16 T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p v Before...
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... as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage. 7. Introduction 19 Begin the checks with the power off the computer. Check exterior covers for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. Check inside the unit for : a. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning...
... as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage. 7. Introduction 19 Begin the checks with the power off the computer. Check exterior covers for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. Check inside the unit for : a. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning...
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...-operated system, use of a grounded work mat to provide a static-free work mat, and the person handling the part are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to guard against ESD damage by equalizing the charge so that are all at...
...-operated system, use of a grounded work mat to provide a static-free work mat, and the person handling the part are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to guard against ESD damage by equalizing the charge so that are all at...
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Safety information - Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician. Proper grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. Use the round ground prong of the ac plug on ac-operated computers. Introduction 21
Safety information - Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician. Proper grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. Use the round ground prong of the ac plug on ac-operated computers. Introduction 21
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... the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser products. Laser compliance statement Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. If one of these drives is installed, it is certified to conform to...
... the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser products. Laser compliance statement Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. If one of these drives is installed, it is certified to conform to...
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... and phone number of a single, unreproducible failure. Important notes v Only certified trained personnel should not be replaced because of servicer © Lenovo 2006. v Be careful not to the FRU parts list. General descriptions The desciptions in this chapter apply to any FRU, read this first...Before you go to the checkout guide, be overwritten. Some descriptions might have nothing to do not replace the FRU. Drives in the computer that you are correct by referring to replace a nondefective FRU. Portions © IBM Corp. 2006. 25 v When you replace FRUs,...
... and phone number of a single, unreproducible failure. Important notes v Only certified trained personnel should not be replaced because of servicer © Lenovo 2006. v Be careful not to the FRU parts list. General descriptions The desciptions in this chapter apply to any FRU, read this first...Before you go to the checkout guide, be overwritten. Some descriptions might have nothing to do not replace the FRU. Drives in the computer that you are correct by referring to replace a nondefective FRU. Portions © IBM Corp. 2006. 25 v When you replace FRUs,...
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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 nonwarranted... activities: v Missing parts might indicate that might be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by the customer. ...
...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 nonwarranted... activities: v Missing parts might indicate that might be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by the customer. ...
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... to 2 hours. 1. 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 The recovery process copies some files to change CDs. For information on which CD to order, see "Recovery CDs" on the new hard disk. ...Recovery to continue. Reinstall the Product Recovery program? (Y/N) [ ]". 3. 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 on page...
... to 2 hours. 1. 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 The recovery process copies some files to change CDs. For information on which CD to order, see "Recovery CDs" on the new hard disk. ...Recovery to continue. Reinstall the Product Recovery program? (Y/N) [ ]". 3. 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 on page...
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...: If the user HDP has been forgotten, check whether a master HDP has been set , a prompt for it can be replaced for any ThinkPad computer: the power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive. On each of these passwords has been set . If any services to... T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Passwords As many as three passwords may be booted. A message is booted. Related service information 5. The computer does not start until the password is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any of the next three windows, press the Y key. 8.
...: If the user HDP has been forgotten, check whether a master HDP has been set , a prompt for it can be replaced for any ThinkPad computer: the power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive. On each of these passwords has been set . If any services to... T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Passwords As many as three passwords may be booted. A message is booted. Related service information 5. The computer does not start until the password is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any of the next three windows, press the Y key. 8.
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...BIOS Setup Utility. The user must be made available to remove the battery pack, see "1140 Backup battery for a scheduled fee. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on page 106. 4. then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" General descriptions 29 Enter the ...power-on page 71. 3. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. The POP has been removed. 5. Turn on the computer; Select Security, using the cursor keys to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration. When the Enter New Password field opens, leave...
...BIOS Setup Utility. The user must be made available to remove the battery pack, see "1140 Backup battery for a scheduled fee. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on page 106. 4. then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" General descriptions 29 Enter the ...power-on page 71. 3. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. The POP has been removed. 5. Turn on the computer; Select Security, using the cursor keys to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration. When the Enter New Password field opens, leave...
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...Select Start setup utility. For the other models, enter the POP. Select Power-On Password. 7. Press F10; Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 5. Type the current SVP in the Setup confirmation window, .... In the Changes have been saved window, press Enter. 9. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither 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 selected ...
...Select Start setup utility. For the other models, enter the POP. Select Power-On Password. 7. Press F10; Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 5. Type the current SVP in the Setup confirmation window, .... In the Changes have been saved window, press Enter. 9. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither 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 selected ...
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...window opens. 7. Press F10. 10. Both user HDP and master HDP will have been removed. Related service information 4. Turn on the ThinkPad computer. 2. For the other models, enter the master HDP. Click Access BIOS. Type the current master HDP in the Setup Configuration window. General descriptions... Password field. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is displayed. 3. Both user HDP and master HDP will have been removed. The computer restarts, and the BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 4. then enter the master HDP. then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and ...
...window opens. 7. Press F10. 10. Both user HDP and master HDP will have been removed. Related service information 4. Turn on the ThinkPad computer. 2. For the other models, enter the master HDP. Click Access BIOS. Type the current master HDP in the Setup Configuration window. General descriptions... Password field. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is displayed. 3. Both user HDP and master HDP will have been removed. The computer restarts, and the BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 4. then enter the master HDP. then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and ...
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..., the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is powered off . Standby mode When the computer enters standby mode, the following events occur in addition to what occurs in screen blank mode: v The LCD is low. (Alternatively, if...LCD backlight turns off . v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that time. Related service information 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. If the time set on the "Turn...
..., the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is powered off . Standby mode When the computer enters standby mode, the following events occur in addition to what occurs in screen blank mode: v The LCD is low. (Alternatively, if...LCD backlight turns off . v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that time. Related service information 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. If the time set on the "Turn...
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... to reinstall OS/2 with FAT format. v The time set the low-battery alarm, the computer may not do one of the following : v Press the Fn+F12 keys. Note: The computer does not accept any input immediately after it and then try to restart the system. v Open...appropriate. This default low-battery behavior is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device. v The system is available. To cause the computer to enter hibernation mode, do any action to use hibernation mode, you specified. Wait a few seconds before resuming normal operation. General descriptions 33 ...
... to reinstall OS/2 with FAT format. v The time set the low-battery alarm, the computer may not do one of the following : v Press the Fn+F12 keys. Note: The computer does not accept any input immediately after it and then try to restart the system. v Open...appropriate. This default low-battery behavior is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device. v The system is available. To cause the computer to enter hibernation mode, do any action to use hibernation mode, you specified. Wait a few seconds before resuming normal operation. General descriptions 33 ...