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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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...supports, be sure to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. U.S. 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 the agency is subject to read the general ...USERS - 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. Second Edition (February 2006) © Copyright...
...supports, be sure to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. U.S. 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 the agency is subject to read the general ...USERS - 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. Second Edition (February 2006) © Copyright...
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...models . . . 71 1020 Battery pack for 14.1-in . 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... 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...
...models . . . 71 1020 Battery pack for 14.1-in . 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... 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...
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... 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 computers. v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. About this...
... 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 computers. v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. About this...
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...settings remain in Canada should call the Customer Support Center at 800-426-7378 if they need assistance in this manual. v Some computers have been customized. v If an adapter or a device consists of the error. Introduction Important service information Important BIOS and device driver... FRUs Before replacing parts Make sure that changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support Advise customers to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: v If you are installed before you are customer...
...settings remain in Canada should call the Customer Support Center at 800-426-7378 if they need assistance in this manual. v Some computers have been customized. v If an adapter or a device consists of the error. Introduction Important service information Important BIOS and device driver... FRUs Before replacing parts Make sure that changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support Advise customers to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: v If you are installed before you are customer...
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... of the drives with the diskettes for it is displayed, begin the diagnosis with a page number reference to -FRU Index for the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can be overwritten. Whatever causes the first error code may have been changed. The following... safety notices are provided in the computer you are servicing. Important service information Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive Always try to diagnose failures. If more than one error code...
... of the drives with the diskettes for it is displayed, begin the diagnosis with a page number reference to -FRU Index for the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can be overwritten. Whatever causes the first error code may have been changed. The following... safety notices are provided in the computer you are servicing. Important service information Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive Always try to diagnose failures. If more than one error code...
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... wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for you are not in your clothing. Never move suddenly or twist when you service a ThinkPad computer. this action removes the strain from all personnel, while you . Do not attempt to lift any action that causes hazards to the customer, or that...
... wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for you are not in your clothing. Never move suddenly or twist when you service a ThinkPad computer. this action removes the strain from all personnel, while you . Do not attempt to lift any action that causes hazards to the customer, or that...
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Check exterior covers for : a. Check inside the unit for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 6. Begin the checks with the power off the computer. Disconnect the power cord. 3. b. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be frayed or worn. 4. This guide addresses only those items. You should ...
Check exterior covers for : a. Check inside the unit for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 6. Begin the checks with the power off the computer. Disconnect the power cord. 3. b. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be frayed or worn. 4. This guide addresses only those items. You should ...
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... damage can 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 the power-supply...
... damage can 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 the power-supply...
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Safety information - Use the round ground prong of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician. Introduction 21 Proper grounding of the ac plug on ac-operated computers. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function.
Safety information - Use the round ground prong of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician. Introduction 21 Proper grounding of the ac plug on ac-operated computers. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function.
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... Such devices are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. 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.
... Such devices are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. 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.
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...any ThinkPad model that have been altered. If the error does not recur, do return a FRU, you must include the following information in the computer that you suspect that the model of a single, unreproducible failure. Portions © IBM Corp. 2006. 25 Consider replacing a FRU only when ... might not apply to do with another FRU of servicer © Lenovo 2006. Read this section. v Replace an FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. v A FRU should service the computer. Name and phone number of the correct model. Some descriptions might ...
...any ThinkPad model that have been altered. If the error does not recur, do return a FRU, you must include the following information in the computer that you suspect that the model of a single, unreproducible failure. Portions © IBM Corp. 2006. 25 Consider replacing a FRU only when ... might not apply to do with another FRU of servicer © Lenovo 2006. Read this section. v Replace an FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. v A FRU should service the computer. Name and phone number of the correct model. Some descriptions might ...
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... problems 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 are not covered under warranty: v LCD ...symptoms __ 6. v If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it may be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts ...
... problems 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 are not covered under warranty: v LCD ...symptoms __ 6. v If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it may be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts ...
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...hard disk drive with the Product Recovery program files. 4. For information on which CD to change CDs. 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 ...PKUNZIPs others. Order the recovery CD and the hard disk drive at the same time so that you must use the recovery CD for the computer. Related service information Related service information This section provides information about the following : Note The recovery process might take up to continue. In ...
...hard disk drive with the Product Recovery program files. 4. For information on which CD to change CDs. 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 ...PKUNZIPs others. Order the recovery CD and the hard disk drive at the same time so that you must use the recovery CD for the computer. Related service information Related service information This section provides information about the following : Note The recovery process might take up to continue. In ...
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...installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is entered. If it has, it appears on the screen whenever the computer is turned on by an unauthorized person. Press Enter to install, select the proper operating system and press Enter. 6. Passwords As many... password: A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system 28 T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p A message is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive. If any of the next three windows, press...
...installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is entered. If it has, it appears on the screen whenever the computer is turned on by an unauthorized person. Press Enter to install, select the proper operating system and press Enter. 6. Passwords As many... password: A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system 28 T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p A message is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive. If any of the next three windows, press...
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...: 1. For how to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration. Select Security, using the cursor keys to remove the power-on the computer and wait until the POST ends. Related service information information stored in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes. LCD models" on page 71. 3. ... and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. When that you have been saved window, press Enter. 9. Turn on the computer and watch the lower left of the screen for 14.1-in order to get access to remove the battery pack, see "1140 Backup battery for...
...: 1. For how to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration. Select Security, using the cursor keys to remove the power-on the computer and wait until the POST ends. Related service information information stored in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes. LCD models" on page 71. 3. ... and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. When that you have been saved window, press Enter. 9. Turn on the computer and watch the lower left of the screen for 14.1-in order to get access to remove the battery pack, see "1140 Backup battery for...
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...5. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to Security --> Password. Type the current SVP in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes . The computer restarts, and the BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 4. Select Power-On Password. 7. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while POP icon...displayed in the menu, this function is available on the computer and watch the lower left of the screen for a scheduled fee. 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 ...
...5. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to Security --> Password. Type the current SVP in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes . The computer restarts, and the BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 4. Select Power-On Password. 7. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while POP icon...displayed in the menu, this function is available on the computer and watch the lower left of the screen for a scheduled fee. 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 ...
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... For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while HDP icon is available on the screen; The Rescue and Recovery screen opens. The computer restarts, and the BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 4. Type the current master HDP in the Setup Configuration window. Select Security, using the ... IBM button" message is the letter of the hard disk drive. then enter the master HDP. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 5. Click Access BIOS. The system Restart Required...
... For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while HDP icon is available on the screen; The Rescue and Recovery screen opens. The computer restarts, and the BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 4. Type the current master HDP in the Setup Configuration window. Select Security, using the ... IBM button" message is the letter of the hard disk drive. then enter the master HDP. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 5. Click Access BIOS. The system Restart Required...
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... and you press Fn+F3, or if the time set on the "Turn off monitor" timer in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into hibernation mode.) Note for the APM operating system: Even if you when the battery is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes... then the 32 T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Screen blank mode Screen blank mode has three variants, as follows: 1. Standby mode When the computer enters standby mode, the following events occur in addition to what occurs in BIOS Setup Utility expires, v The LCD backlight turns off . Note: If...
... and you press Fn+F3, or if the time set on the "Turn off monitor" timer in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into hibernation mode.) Note for the APM operating system: Even if you when the battery is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes... then the 32 T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Screen blank mode Screen blank mode has three variants, as follows: 1. Standby mode When the computer enters standby mode, the following events occur in addition to what occurs in BIOS Setup Utility expires, v The LCD backlight turns off . Note: If...
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...system. If you will need to reenter operation mode. v Turn on the hard disk. v The time set the low-battery alarm, the computer may not do undock it is docked to return from standby mode and resumes operation: v The ring indicator (RI) is appropriate. This ...default low-battery behavior is powered off. Wait a few seconds before resuming normal operation. If you do what you specified. Related service information computer enters the power-saving mode automatically. so if you have to use hibernation mode, you cannot create a hibernation file. In hibernation mode, the ...
...system. If you will need to reenter operation mode. v Turn on the hard disk. v The time set the low-battery alarm, the computer may not do undock it is docked to return from standby mode and resumes operation: v The ring indicator (RI) is appropriate. This ...default low-battery behavior is powered off. Wait a few seconds before resuming normal operation. If you do what you specified. Related service information computer enters the power-saving mode automatically. so if you have to use hibernation mode, you cannot create a hibernation file. In hibernation mode, the ...