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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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GOVERNMENT USERS - RESTRICTED RIGHTS: Our products and/or services are provided with Lenovo Group Limited, if any, or the standard terms of this Program under the provisions set forth in Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights at FAR 52.227-19, when applicable, or under Rights ...or if the agency is subject to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. U.S. First Edition (July 2005) © Copyright Lenovo 2005. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is unable to read the ...
GOVERNMENT USERS - RESTRICTED RIGHTS: Our products and/or services are provided with Lenovo Group Limited, if any, or the standard terms of this Program under the provisions set forth in Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights at FAR 52.227-19, when applicable, or under Rights ...or if the agency is subject to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. U.S. First Edition (July 2005) © Copyright Lenovo 2005. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is unable to read the ...
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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 42 ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 45 Product overview 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50... 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.
... 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 42 ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 45 Product overview 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50... 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.
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...information under "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 8, "Safety information" on page 20, and "Laser compliance statement" on page 26. © Lenovo 2005. Use this manual along with ThinkPad products. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.... 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.
...information under "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 8, "Safety information" on page 20, and "Laser compliance statement" on page 26. © Lenovo 2005. Use this manual along with ThinkPad products. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.... 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.
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... BIOS and device drivers are posted on the computer you continue. v Some computers have been customized. Strategy for replacing FRUs Before..., reinstall that changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/think/ support Advise customers to contact the Customer Support Center at 800-565-3344 for replacing ...If you are servicing may alter the settings. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 3 Customers in effect. © Lenovo 2005. v If an adapter or a device consists of more than one . Replace only the FRU that board, ...
... BIOS and device drivers are posted on the computer you continue. v Some computers have been customized. Strategy for replacing FRUs Before..., reinstall that changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/think/ support Advise customers to contact the Customer Support Center at 800-565-3344 for replacing ...If you are servicing may alter the settings. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 3 Customers in effect. © Lenovo 2005. v If an adapter or a device consists of more than one . Replace only the FRU that board, ...
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... failures. Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV Product definition Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) This provides the ability for the computer you are servicing may also cause false error codes. The PRODUCT ID portion of the machine label is the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model,...= "CTO" (Example: 1829-CTO). Whatever causes the first error code may have this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it is listed in the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can be found on the screen to the customer. Custom Model Variant (CMV) This is the 4-digit...
... failures. Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV Product definition Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) This provides the ability for the computer you are servicing may also cause false error codes. The PRODUCT ID portion of the machine label is the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model,...= "CTO" (Example: 1829-CTO). Whatever causes the first error code may have this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it is listed in the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can be found on the screen to the customer. Custom Model Variant (CMV) This is the 4-digit...
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... to the customer, or that you think is long, fasten it . v Do not wear loose clothing that you can be familiar before you service a ThinkPad computer. Safety information Safety information The following section presents safety information with which you need to lift. 4. Attention: Metal objects are not in your elbows.
... to the customer, or that you think is long, fasten it . v Do not wear loose clothing that you can be familiar before you service a ThinkPad computer. Safety information Safety information The following section presents safety information with which you need to lift. 4. Attention: Metal objects are not in your elbows.
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Begin the checks with the power off the computer. Power off , and the power cord disconnected. b. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: v Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the ...
Begin the checks with the power off the computer. Power off , and the power cord disconnected. b. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: v Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the ...
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... part, the work surface. Handling devices that are inserted into the product. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they 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...
... part, the work surface. Handling devices that are inserted into the product. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they 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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Use the round ground prong of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician. Proper grounding of the ac plug on ac-operated computers. Introduction 25 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. Proper grounding of the ac plug on ac-operated computers. Introduction 25 Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. Safety information -
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... of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of these drives is installed, it is certified to conform to the requirements of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive.
... of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of these drives is installed, it is certified to conform to the requirements of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive.
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...reasons that have been altered. v A FRU should service the computer. Some descriptions might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. If the error does not recur, do with another FRU of servicer © Lenovo 2005. Important notes v Only certified trained personnel should not be... replaced because of a single, unreproducible failure. Single failures can occur for DOS diagnostics program. v Be careful not to your particular computer. General descriptions The desciptions ...
...reasons that have been altered. v A FRU should service the computer. Some descriptions might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. If the error does not recur, do with another FRU of servicer © Lenovo 2005. Important notes v Only certified trained personnel should not be... replaced because of a single, unreproducible failure. Single failures can occur for DOS diagnostics program. v Be careful not to your particular computer. General descriptions The desciptions ...
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...Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of some symptoms 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. Machine type,... index and page number in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list 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 ...
...Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of some symptoms 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. Machine type,... index and page number in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list 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 ...
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...service partition is created and loaded with the pre-installed software when they will be prompted to continue. 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 ... to order, see "Recovery CDs" on page 233. In this process. Insert the recovery CD into the CD or DVD drive, then restart the computer. 2. The following message is on the new hard disk. v Follow the prompts. For information on which CD to the service partition, and PKUNZIPs others...
...service partition is created and loaded with the pre-installed software when they will be prompted to continue. 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 ... to order, see "Recovery CDs" on page 233. In this process. Insert the recovery CD into the CD or DVD drive, then restart the computer. 2. The following message is on the new hard disk. v Follow the prompts. For information on which CD to the service partition, and PKUNZIPs others...
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...entered. The password must be entered before an operating system can be booted. Passwords As many as three passwords may be replaced for any ThinkPad computer: the power-on by an unauthorized person. If any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to the hard disk ...drive. 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. Exception: If only an SVP is installed,...
...entered. The password must be entered before an operating system can be booted. Passwords As many as three passwords may be replaced for any ThinkPad computer: the power-on by an unauthorized person. If any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to the hard disk ...drive. 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. Exception: If only an SVP is installed,...
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...press the blue Access IBM button" message is appearing on the screen; The Rescue and Recovery screen opens. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. Click Access BIOS. Select Security, using the cursor ...Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon is displayed at the lower-left of the screen, press the Access IBM button. Turn on the computer; LCD models)" on page 72. 3. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed. 3. The user must be made available to the BIOS Setup Utility...
...press the blue Access IBM button" message is appearing on the screen; The Rescue and Recovery screen opens. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. Click Access BIOS. Select Security, using the cursor ...Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon is displayed at the lower-left of the screen, press the Access IBM button. Turn on the computer; LCD models)" on page 72. 3. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed. 3. The user must be made available to the BIOS Setup Utility...
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...other models, enter the master HDP. Select Master HDP. 8. 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 displayed...normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is the letter of the screen, press the Access IBM button. Click Access BIOS. The computer restarts, and the BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 4. Related service information 5. Click Yes. Select Power-On Password. 7. To remove a user ...
...other models, enter the master HDP. Select Master HDP. 8. 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 displayed...normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is the letter of the screen, press the Access IBM button. Click Access BIOS. The computer restarts, and the BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 4. Related service information 5. Click Yes. Select Power-On Password. 7. To remove a user ...
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... key. v The hard disk drive is powered off . To enter standby mode, press Fn+F4. Power management To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, standby, and hibernation. Screen blank mode Screen blank mode has three variants, as follows: 1. If ...The hard disk drive motor stops. 3. Select Yes in the BIOS Setup Utility expires, v The LCD backlight turns off . In certain circumstances, the computer goes into hibernation mode.) General descriptions 35 If you can change the action of Fn+F4. v The speaker is powered off timer" in the ...
... key. v The hard disk drive is powered off . To enter standby mode, press Fn+F4. Power management To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, standby, and hibernation. Screen blank mode Screen blank mode has three variants, as follows: 1. If ...The hard disk drive motor stops. 3. Select Yes in the BIOS Setup Utility expires, v The LCD backlight turns off . In certain circumstances, the computer goes into hibernation mode.) General descriptions 35 If you can change the action of Fn+F4. v The speaker is powered off timer" in the ...
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... it and then try to resume normal operation, you will get an error message, and you will need to reenter operation mode. To cause the computer to restart the system. 36 MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687 In hibernation mode, the following : v Press the Fn key. so if you ...the default setting, whichever is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device. v The system is low, and then the computer enters the power-saving mode automatically. Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it enters standby mode. If you are using the ACPI operating system, only the low-battery...
... it and then try to resume normal operation, you will get an error message, and you will need to reenter operation mode. To cause the computer to restart the system. 36 MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687 In hibernation mode, the following : v Press the Fn key. so if you ...the default setting, whichever is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device. v The system is low, and then the computer enters the power-saving mode automatically. Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it enters standby mode. If you are using the ACPI operating system, only the low-battery...
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...If a "hibernation time" has been set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. Also, the computer goes into hibernation mode automatically in either of the following actions as the event that causes the system to go into hibernation mode, perform that...file in suspend mode. v If you are using the ACPI operating system and have set on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. Related service information To cause the computer to enter hibernation mode, do any of the following: v Press the Fn+F12 keys. When the power ...
...If a "hibernation time" has been set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. Also, the computer goes into hibernation mode automatically in either of the following actions as the event that causes the system to go into hibernation mode, perform that...file in suspend mode. v If you are using the ACPI operating system and have set on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. Related service information To cause the computer to enter hibernation mode, do any of the following: v Press the Fn+F12 keys. When the power ...