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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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LCD models . . . 71 1020 Battery pack for 14.1-in . iii LCD models . . . 73 © Lenovo 2006. Portions © IBM Corp. 2006. Contents About this manual 1 Introduction 3 Important service information 3 Strategy for replacing FRUs 3 How to use error messages ...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 overview 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 54 Symptom-...
LCD models . . . 71 1020 Battery pack for 14.1-in . iii LCD models . . . 73 © Lenovo 2006. Portions © IBM Corp. 2006. Contents About this manual 1 Introduction 3 Important service information 3 Strategy for replacing FRUs 3 How to use error messages ...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 overview 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 54 Symptom-...
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... sensor (for 14.1-in. LCD models 136 1270 System board, interposer card, and base cover for 14.1-in. LCD models 175 3010 ThinkPad Dock II PCI cover. . . . . . 182 3020 ThinkPad Dock II top cover 183 Locations 186 Front view 186 Rear view 188 Bottom view 189 Parts list 190 Overall 191 iv...
... sensor (for 14.1-in. LCD models 136 1270 System board, interposer card, and base cover for 14.1-in. LCD models 175 3010 ThinkPad Dock II PCI cover. . . . . . 182 3020 ThinkPad Dock II top cover 183 Locations 186 Front view 186 Rear view 188 Bottom view 189 Parts list 190 Overall 191 iv...
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... and product-specific parts information. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended for ThinkPad® T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p series (MT2373, 2374, 2375, 2376, 2378, 2379, 2668, 2669, 2678, 2679, 2686,..."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 computers...
... and product-specific parts information. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended for ThinkPad® T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p series (MT2373, 2374, 2375, 2376, 2378, 2379, 2668, 2669, 2678, 2679, 2686,..."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 computers...
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... is long, fasten it . v Place removed covers and other people will not trip over it . Make sure that you can be familiar before you service a ThinkPad computer. v Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for you are good electrical conductors. v Do not wear loose clothing that can...
... is long, fasten it . v Place removed covers and other people will not trip over it . Make sure that you can be familiar before you service a ThinkPad computer. v Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for you are good electrical conductors. v Do not wear loose clothing that can...
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...ground continuity for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Introduction 19 Power off , and the power cord disconnected. If any non-ThinkPad alterations. 6. A third-wire ground connector in the parts list. Check the power cord for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to ...protect users and service personnel from injury. Disconnect the power cord. 3. b. Check for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. This guide addresses only those items. You should be and whether you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. As each machine was...
...ground continuity for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Introduction 19 Power off , and the power cord disconnected. If any non-ThinkPad alterations. 6. A third-wire ground connector in the parts list. Check the power cord for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to ...protect users and service personnel from injury. Disconnect the power cord. 3. b. Check for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. This guide addresses only those items. You should be and whether you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. As each machine was...
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... Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. 22 T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p 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...
... Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. 22 T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p 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...
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..., or formatting. Some descriptions might be replaced because of the correct model. Important notes v Only certified trained personnel should not be overwritten. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. Portions © IBM Corp. 2006. 25 If the.... If you are correct by referring to any FRU, read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs. Name and phone number of servicer © Lenovo 2006.
..., or formatting. Some descriptions might be replaced because of the correct model. Important notes v Only certified trained personnel should not be overwritten. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. Portions © IBM Corp. 2006. 25 If the.... If you are correct by referring to any FRU, read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs. Name and phone number of servicer © Lenovo 2006.
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... access to the hard disk drive. Attention: If the user HDP has been forgotten, check whether a master HDP has been set , a prompt for any ThinkPad computer: the power-on password (POP), the hard-disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP). If it has, it to get a message asking... from the hard disk drive. On each of these passwords has been set . 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 you get access to the system user. The hard disk...
... access to the hard disk drive. Attention: If the user HDP has been forgotten, check whether a master HDP has been set , a prompt for any ThinkPad computer: the power-on password (POP), the hard-disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP). If it has, it to get a message asking... from the hard disk drive. On each of these passwords has been set . 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 you get access to the system user. The hard disk...
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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 displayed at the lower-left of the screen, press the Access IBM button. Turn on the screen; For the ThinkPad T41 and T41 series, press F1 while HDP... icon is displayed. 3. Select Start setup utility. Type the current SVP in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes . For the ThinkPad T40 and T40p series, enter the master HDP. Enter the SVP. 30 T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p then enter the POP. Select Power-On...
... 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 screen, press the Access IBM button. Turn on the screen; For the ThinkPad T41 and T41 series, press F1 while HDP... icon is displayed. 3. Select Start setup utility. Type the current SVP in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes . For the ThinkPad T40 and T40p series, enter the master HDP. Enter the SVP. 30 T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p then enter the POP. Select Power-On...
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... Password field. General descriptions 31 Select Hard-disk x password, where x is available on the computer; Turn on the ThinkPad computer. 2. For the other models, 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. Both user...
... Password field. General descriptions 31 Select Hard-disk x password, where x is available on the computer; Turn on the ThinkPad computer. 2. For the other models, 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. Both user...
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...Area, do as possible. 2. When the Access IBM application finishes loading, double-click the "Create Diagnostic Diskettes" icon. Testing the computer The ThinkPad computer has a test program called PC-Doctor.) You can lead to "Product overview" on page 45. Enter the Predesktop application by running ...-create the failure by pressing the Access IBM button during POST. 2. Checkout guide Checkout guide Use the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be used to test a device that depend on model-unique functions, refer to false indications of the procedure...
...Area, do as possible. 2. When the Access IBM application finishes loading, double-click the "Create Diagnostic Diskettes" icon. Testing the computer The ThinkPad computer has a test program called PC-Doctor.) You can lead to "Product overview" on page 45. Enter the Predesktop application by running ...-create the failure by pressing the Access IBM button during POST. 2. Checkout guide Checkout guide Use the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be used to test a device that depend on model-unique functions, refer to false indications of the procedure...
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b. Once all the diskettes have been created, the ThinkPad computer will reboot into the diskette drive; Instead of creating diskettes. If an error code appears, go to insert each diskette in the PC-Doctor ... index" on the computer. Each diskette is asked to remove all you need . On the first screen, select the model and press Enter. then the ThinkPad computer will reboot. A batch file automatically starts up to do as follows: Note: In the following procedure, you will need to prompt you through the...
b. Once all the diskettes have been created, the ThinkPad computer will reboot into the diskette drive; Instead of creating diskettes. If an error code appears, go to insert each diskette in the PC-Doctor ... index" on the computer. Each diskette is asked to remove all you need . On the first screen, select the model and press Enter. then the ThinkPad computer will reboot. A batch file automatically starts up to do as follows: Note: In the following procedure, you will need to prompt you through the...
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Full v Memory Test - If you have an external monitor attached to the ThinkPad computer. 4. Follow the instructions on the test menu are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests v Run Normal Test v Run Quick Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v ...select. v When Legacy Floppy Drives is enabled in menus. The options on the screen. v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the ThinkPad computer. All Rights Reserved. Quick Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2002 PC-Doctor, Inc. Checkout guide Diagnostics Interactive Tests Run...
Full v Memory Test - If you have an external monitor attached to the ThinkPad computer. 4. Follow the instructions on the test menu are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests v Run Normal Test v Run Quick Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v ...select. v When Legacy Floppy Drives is enabled in menus. The options on the screen. v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the ThinkPad computer. All Rights Reserved. Quick Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2002 PC-Doctor, Inc. Checkout guide Diagnostics Interactive Tests Run...
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.../MDC-2) . . . 84 1090 Bluetooth/Modem daughter card (BMDC/BMDC-2 86 1100 Palm rest or Palm rest with fingerprint sensor (for 14.1-in. ThinkPad T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Series Product overview 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 54 Symptom-to-FRU... 108 1160 Speaker assembly 110 1170 Keyboard bezel for 14.1-in . LCD models 116 1200 LCD assembly for 15.0-in . LCD models 129 © Lenovo 2006. LCD models . . . 71 1020 Battery pack for 14.1-in . LCD models 106 1150 Backup battery for 15.0-in . LCD models 118...
.../MDC-2) . . . 84 1090 Bluetooth/Modem daughter card (BMDC/BMDC-2 86 1100 Palm rest or Palm rest with fingerprint sensor (for 14.1-in. ThinkPad T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Series Product overview 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 54 Symptom-to-FRU... 108 1160 Speaker assembly 110 1170 Keyboard bezel for 14.1-in . LCD models 116 1200 LCD assembly for 15.0-in . LCD models 129 © Lenovo 2006. LCD models . . . 71 1020 Battery pack for 14.1-in . LCD models 106 1150 Backup battery for 15.0-in . LCD models 118...
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... T42/T42p series 242 Miscellaneous parts 243 AC adapters 246 Optional FRUs 247 Common parts list 248 Tools 248 Power cords (system 248 Power cords (ThinkPad Dock II) . . . . . 249 Notices 250 Trademarks 252 44 T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p LCD models 131 1250 VGA and Ultrabay ..., LCD cable assembly, hinges, and LCD cover for 15.0-in . SXGA+ TFT 226 15.0-in . LCD models 175 3010 ThinkPad Dock II PCI cover. . . . . . 182 3020 ThinkPad Dock II top cover 183 Locations 186 Front view 186 Rear view 188 Bottom view 189 Parts list 190 Overall 191 14...
... T42/T42p series 242 Miscellaneous parts 243 AC adapters 246 Optional FRUs 247 Common parts list 248 Tools 248 Power cords (system 248 Power cords (ThinkPad Dock II) . . . . . 249 Notices 250 Trademarks 252 44 T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p LCD models 131 1250 VGA and Ultrabay ..., LCD cable assembly, hinges, and LCD cover for 15.0-in . SXGA+ TFT 226 15.0-in . LCD models 175 3010 ThinkPad Dock II PCI cover. . . . . . 182 3020 ThinkPad Dock II top cover 183 Locations 186 Front view 186 Rear view 188 Bottom view 189 Parts list 190 Overall 191 14...
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..." v "Status indicators" on page 50 v "FRU tests" on page 53 v "Fn key combinations" on page 54 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the ThinkPad T40/ T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p series: Feature Processor Description T40/T40p series: v Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.3 GHz, 1-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor... v Intel Pentium M processor 735 (1.7 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor 745 (1.8 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor 755 (2.0 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache (continued) ThinkPad T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Series 45
..." v "Status indicators" on page 50 v "FRU tests" on page 53 v "Fn key combinations" on page 54 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the ThinkPad T40/ T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p series: Feature Processor Description T40/T40p series: v Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.3 GHz, 1-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor... v Intel Pentium M processor 735 (1.7 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor 745 (1.8 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor 755 (2.0 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache (continued) ThinkPad T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Series 45
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... × 1 v 512-MB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2700) card × 1 v 1-GB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2700) card × 1 (maximum of 2048 MB) v 242 bytes (continued) ThinkPad T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Series 47
... × 1 v 512-MB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2700) card × 1 v 1-GB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2700) card × 1 (maximum of 2048 MB) v 242 bytes (continued) ThinkPad T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Series 47
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... overview Feature Mini PCI adapter PC Card Communication daughter card (CDC) Touch pad ThinkLight Battery AC adapter Preinstalled operating system Description T40/T40p series: v ThinkPad Dual-Band 11a/b Wi-Fi Wireless Mini PCI Adapter v Cisco Aironet Wireless 802.11b v Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter T41.../T41p series: v Cisco Aironet Wireless 802.11b v Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter v ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter T42/T42p series: v Cisco Aironet Wireless 802.11b v Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter...
... overview Feature Mini PCI adapter PC Card Communication daughter card (CDC) Touch pad ThinkLight Battery AC adapter Preinstalled operating system Description T40/T40p series: v ThinkPad Dual-Band 11a/b Wi-Fi Wireless Mini PCI Adapter v Cisco Aironet Wireless 802.11b v Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter T41.../T41p series: v Cisco Aironet Wireless 802.11b v Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter v ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter T42/T42p series: v Cisco Aironet Wireless 802.11b v Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter...
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...: If you are using Windows 2000, the Ultrabay Slim status indicator does not blink while an Ultrabay Slim device is not in standby mode. (continued) ThinkPad T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Series 51 Product overview Indicator 1 Ultrabay Slim status Meaning Green: An Ultrabay Slim device is in use and has...
...: If you are using Windows 2000, the Ultrabay Slim status indicator does not blink while an Ultrabay Slim device is not in standby mode. (continued) ThinkPad T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Series 51 Product overview Indicator 1 Ultrabay Slim status Meaning Green: An Ultrabay Slim device is in use and has...