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ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual July 2005 This manual supports: ThinkPad T43/T43p (MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687) ThinkPad Dock II (MT 2877)
ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual July 2005 This manual supports: ThinkPad T43/T43p (MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687) ThinkPad Dock II (MT 2877)
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... system 31 Passwords 32 Power management 35 Checkout 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 Numeric error... codes 58 Error messages 63 Beep symptoms 64 No-beep symptoms 64 LCD-related symptoms 65 Intermittent problems 66 Undetermined problems 66 © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.
... system 31 Passwords 32 Power management 35 Checkout 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 Numeric error... codes 58 Error messages 63 Beep symptoms 64 No-beep symptoms 64 LCD-related symptoms 65 Intermittent problems 66 Undetermined problems 66 © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.
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... tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended for ThinkPad® T43/T43p series (MT 2668, 2669, 2678, 2679, 2686, and 2687), and ThinkPad Dock II (MT 2877) products. Use this manual along with ThinkPad products. About this manual This manual contains service and ... personnel who are familiar with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 1 Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to review the safety information under "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 8, "Safety information" on page 20, ...
... tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended for ThinkPad® T43/T43p series (MT 2668, 2669, 2678, 2679, 2686, and 2687), and ThinkPad Dock II (MT 2877) products. Use this manual along with ThinkPad products. About this manual This manual contains service and ... personnel who are familiar with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 1 Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to review the safety information under "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 8, "Safety information" on page 20, ...
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....0-in . LCD models) 109 1170 PC Card/ExpressCard slots (14.1-in . LCD models 113 1190 LCD assembly (14.1-in . LCD models 128 © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 45 LCD models 111 1180 PC Card/ExpressCard slots (15.0-in . LCD models) . . . 93 1120 ... Keyboard bezel or Keyboard bezel with fingerprint reader (14.1-in . LCD models 126 1230 Ultrabay Slim guide rail assembly (15.0-in . 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 ...
....0-in . LCD models) 109 1170 PC Card/ExpressCard slots (14.1-in . LCD models 113 1190 LCD assembly (14.1-in . LCD models 128 © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 45 LCD models 111 1180 PC Card/ExpressCard slots (15.0-in . LCD models) . . . 93 1120 ... Keyboard bezel or Keyboard bezel with fingerprint reader (14.1-in . LCD models 126 1230 Ultrabay Slim guide rail assembly (15.0-in . 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 ...
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..." v "Status indicators" on page 50 v "FRU tests" on page 53 v "Fn key combinations" on page 55 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the ThinkPad T43/T43p series: Feature Processor Bus architecture Graphic memory chip Display Standard memory Description v Intel® Pentium® M processor 730 (1.6 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium...-4200) card × 1 v 512-MB DDR2-533 SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2-4200) card × 1 v 1-GB DDR2-533 SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2-4200) card × 1 (continued) ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 47
..." v "Status indicators" on page 50 v "FRU tests" on page 53 v "Fn key combinations" on page 55 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the ThinkPad T43/T43p series: Feature Processor Bus architecture Graphic memory chip Display Standard memory Description v Intel® Pentium® M processor 730 (1.6 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium...-4200) card × 1 v 512-MB DDR2-533 SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2-4200) card × 1 v 1-GB DDR2-533 SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2-4200) card × 1 (continued) ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 47
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...adapter Preinstalled operating system Description v Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG Mini-PCI Adapter v Intel PRO Wireless 2915ABG Mini-PCI Adapter v ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter v ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II v ExpressCard (34 module, 54 module) for upper slot v PC Card ...(Type-II) for lower slot v ThinkPad Integrated 56K Modem (MDC-2) v ThinkPad Integrated Bluetooth IV with 56K Modem (BMDC-3) v UltraNav Yes v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 4.8 Ah v Li-ion battery (9 cells) ...
...adapter Preinstalled operating system Description v Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG Mini-PCI Adapter v Intel PRO Wireless 2915ABG Mini-PCI Adapter v ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter v ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II v ExpressCard (34 module, 54 module) for upper slot v PC Card ...(Type-II) for lower slot v ThinkPad Integrated 56K Modem (MDC-2) v ThinkPad Integrated Bluetooth IV with 56K Modem (BMDC-3) v UltraNav Yes v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 4.8 Ah v Li-ion battery (9 cells) ...
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...: The computer is completed; The ac adapter has charged the battery completely. Instead, a message box pops up when the process is in standby mode. (continued) ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 51 Blinking green: The computer is entering standby mode or hibernation mode, or is still low. Blinking green: The battery is being detached...
...: The computer is completed; The ac adapter has charged the battery completely. Instead, a message box pops up when the process is in standby mode. (continued) ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 51 Blinking green: The computer is entering standby mode or hibernation mode, or is still low. Blinking green: The battery is being detached...
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...Protection Test. Conexant Smart Modem Dialtone 1. Note: Do not apply any physical shock to the ThinkPad computer, undock it. Interactive Tests --> Video 1. Interactive Tests --> CD-ROM/DVD Test (continued) ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 53 FRU System board Power LCD unit Modem daughter card (MDC-2) or Bluetooth /Modem... in turn, and run Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA External Loop 1. Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> CD-ROM/DVD 2. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA 2. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 1.
...Protection Test. Conexant Smart Modem Dialtone 1. Note: Do not apply any physical shock to the ThinkPad computer, undock it. Interactive Tests --> Video 1. Interactive Tests --> CD-ROM/DVD Test (continued) ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 53 FRU System board Power LCD unit Modem daughter card (MDC-2) or Bluetooth /Modem... in turn, and run Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA External Loop 1. Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> CD-ROM/DVD 2. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA 2. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 1.
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... XP, this function, the following table shows the function of each combination of the built-in Bluetooth wireless device. v ThinkPad Power Management driver v OnScreen Display utility v Wireless device drivers Reserved. (continued) ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 55 This mode is called suspend mode in wireless networking features (the IEEE 802.11 standard) and the...
... XP, this function, the following table shows the function of each combination of the built-in Bluetooth wireless device. v ThinkPad Power Management driver v OnScreen Display utility v Wireless device drivers Reserved. (continued) ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 55 This mode is called suspend mode in wireless networking features (the IEEE 802.11 standard) and the...
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...Product overview Key combination Fn+F9 Fn+F10 Fn+F11 Fn+F12 Fn+PgUp Fn+Home Fn+End Fn+Spacebar Description Open the ThinkPad EasyEject Utility screen. Note: If a diskette drive is used to select, stop and remove all ejectable devices connected to normal ... external devices connected to a ThinkPad Dock II. v Run EasyEject Actions: This button is connected to the ThinkPad Mini Dock. You cannot use Fn+F12 for hibernation in Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Reserved. The computer display becomes brighter. The computer display becomes dimmer. ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 57
...Product overview Key combination Fn+F9 Fn+F10 Fn+F11 Fn+F12 Fn+PgUp Fn+Home Fn+End Fn+Spacebar Description Open the ThinkPad EasyEject Utility screen. Note: If a diskette drive is used to select, stop and remove all ejectable devices connected to normal ... external devices connected to a ThinkPad Dock II. v Run EasyEject Actions: This button is connected to the ThinkPad Mini Dock. You cannot use Fn+F12 for hibernation in Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Reserved. The computer display becomes brighter. The computer display becomes dimmer. ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 57
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... modem devices are found . device that you installed; System board. 0200 Hard disk error-The hard disk is not correct. Run interactive tests of them . ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 59 System board. 0190 Critical low-battery error 1. Remove one of them . or press Esc to load the default setting. Hard disk drive...
... modem devices are found . device that you installed; System board. 0200 Hard disk error-The hard disk is not correct. Run interactive tests of them . ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 59 System board. 0190 Critical low-battery error 1. Remove one of them . or press Esc to load the default setting. Hard disk drive...
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Symptom-to-FRU index Symptom or error 1803 Unauthorized daughter card is attached to the ThinkPad computer, and place the computer on a horizontal surface. Save and exit. 2. Then run RECOVER TO FACTORY CONTENTS in Access IBM Predesktop Area again. 4. Run ...Access IBM Predesktop Area. If item 3 failed, select CD-ROM boot in Startup in RECOVER TO FACTORY CONTENTS. Press to the computer. 2. System board. 1. ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 61 If the Access IBM Predesktop Area has been previously disabled, then go to the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing F1 to Disabled...
Symptom-to-FRU index Symptom or error 1803 Unauthorized daughter card is attached to the ThinkPad computer, and place the computer on a horizontal surface. Save and exit. 2. Then run RECOVER TO FACTORY CONTENTS in Access IBM Predesktop Area again. 4. Run ...Access IBM Predesktop Area. If item 3 failed, select CD-ROM boot in Startup in RECOVER TO FACTORY CONTENTS. Press to the computer. 2. System board. 1. ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 61 If the Access IBM Predesktop Area has been previously disabled, then go to the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing F1 to Disabled...
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... and see whether the hard disk drive and the diskette drive are properly identified. 3. System board. 1. Authentication of system services failed. System board. 1. Diskette drive. 6. ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 63 Invalid system configuration data. System board. 1. I/O device IRQ conflict. Reseat the hard disk drive. 4. If memory size has been changed, re-create...
... and see whether the hard disk drive and the diskette drive are properly identified. 3. System board. 1. Authentication of system services failed. System board. 1. Diskette drive. 6. ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 63 Invalid system configuration data. System board. 1. I/O device IRQ conflict. Reseat the hard disk drive. 4. If memory size has been changed, re-create...
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... LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns. Reseat all LCD connectors. 3. v LCD too dark. v Screen abnormal. Reseat the LCD connectors. 2. LCD assembly. 3. ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 65 LCD-related symptoms Symptom-to-FRU index Important The TFT LCD for "LCD-related symptoms." 2. Note: A bright dot means a pixel is always...
... LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns. Reseat all LCD connectors. 3. v LCD too dark. v Screen abnormal. Reseat the LCD connectors. 2. LCD assembly. 3. ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 65 LCD-related symptoms Symptom-to-FRU index Important The TFT LCD for "LCD-related symptoms." 2. Note: A bright dot means a pixel is always...
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ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 67 v Use a torque screwdriver if you service this machine: v Keep the screw kit (for each step. FRU replacement notices FRU replacement notices This ... "Torque" column for the P/N, see "Miscellaneous parts" on page 236) in your tool bag. Read this problem is addressed with shock or vibration. In the ThinkPad computer, this section carefully before replacing any FRU. Do the following characteristics: v They maintain tight connections. v Always use new screws. v They do not easily come...
ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 67 v Use a torque screwdriver if you service this machine: v Keep the screw kit (for each step. FRU replacement notices FRU replacement notices This ... "Torque" column for the P/N, see "Miscellaneous parts" on page 236) in your tool bag. Read this problem is addressed with shock or vibration. In the ThinkPad computer, this section carefully before replacing any FRU. Do the following characteristics: v They maintain tight connections. v Always use new screws. v They do not easily come...
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...bit number uniquely assigned to your system board. Reading or writing the ECA information Information on the screen. Insert the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later, and restart the computer. 2. From the main menu, select 6. From... select 5. Read ECA/rework number from EEPROM, and follow the instruction. 4. Set ECA Information. 3. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later, and restart the computer. 2. Read box build date from EEPROM and... has been previously applied to update the EEPROM. ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 69
...bit number uniquely assigned to your system board. Reading or writing the ECA information Information on the screen. Insert the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later, and restart the computer. 2. From the main menu, select 6. From... select 5. Read ECA/rework number from EEPROM, and follow the instruction. 4. Set ECA Information. 3. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later, and restart the computer. 2. Read box build date from EEPROM and... has been previously applied to update the EEPROM. ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 69
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... touching it in the direction as given in the drawings by the numbers in place and none are listed at the top of damaging parts. 2. ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 71 Do not try to service any FRUs that have made sure that pertain to observe the following general rules: 1. Follow the correct...
... touching it in the direction as given in the drawings by the numbers in place and none are listed at the top of damaging parts. 2. ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 71 Do not try to service any FRUs that have made sure that pertain to observe the following general rules: 1. Follow the correct...
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b a ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 73 Then make sure that both battery latches, a and b , are locked, as in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack 3 . 2 3 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails on the left and right sides of the battery-pack slot. Removing and replacing a FRU Holding the battery release lever in the following figure.
b a ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 73 Then make sure that both battery latches, a and b , are locked, as in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack 3 . 2 3 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails on the left and right sides of the battery-pack slot. Removing and replacing a FRU Holding the battery release lever in the following figure.
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Note: When you release the switch in step 1 , the lever pops out. Removing and replacing a FRU 1030 Ultrabay Slim device Note Ultrabay Slim does not accept any of the following devices: v Ultrabay Plus devices v Ultrabay 2000 devices For devices compatible with the Ultrabay Slim bay, see "Optional FRUs" on page 240. In step 2 , pull the lever a little to release the device from the bay. 1 2 3 ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 75
Note: When you release the switch in step 1 , the lever pops out. Removing and replacing a FRU 1030 Ultrabay Slim device Note Ultrabay Slim does not accept any of the following devices: v Ultrabay Plus devices v Ultrabay 2000 devices For devices compatible with the Ultrabay Slim bay, see "Optional FRUs" on page 240. In step 2 , pull the lever a little to release the device from the bay. 1 2 3 ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 75
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ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 77 Removing and replacing a FRU 2 3 3 4 When installing: Make sure that the hard-disk connector is attached firmly.
ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 77 Removing and replacing a FRU 2 3 3 4 When installing: Make sure that the hard-disk connector is attached firmly.