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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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Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. GOVERNMENT USERS - Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to accept this Program under these terms, then we provide this commercial license, or if the agency is unable...is subject to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. First Edition (July 2005) © Copyright Lenovo 2005. 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 Data-General...
Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. GOVERNMENT USERS - Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to accept this Program under these terms, then we provide this commercial license, or if the agency is unable...is subject to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. First Edition (July 2005) © Copyright Lenovo 2005. 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 Data-General...
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...not correct the problem, 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 assistance or download information. v If an adapter or a ... strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing FRUs Before replacing parts Make sure that those 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. Portions © IBM...
...not correct the problem, 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 assistance or download information. v If an adapter or a ... strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing FRUs Before replacing parts Make sure that those 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. Portions © IBM...
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... a MT - GAVs are used to all customers. Input the MT and the Serial number and the list of key commodities are announced and offered to support CTO, CMV, and GAV products. General Announce Variant (GAV) This is a 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = a "fixed part number", not "CTO" (Example: 1829...
... a MT - GAVs are used to all customers. Input the MT and the Serial number and the list of key commodities are announced and offered to support CTO, CMV, and GAV products. General Announce Variant (GAV) This is a 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = a "fixed part number", not "CTO" (Example: 1829...
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.... Under "Parts Information by Category" select SERVICE PARTS. Type in PEW). The key commodities will be accessed at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/think/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP. Under "Filter by Date" select SYSTEM SERVICE PARTS. Under "View by description...
.... Under "Parts Information by Category" select SERVICE PARTS. Type in PEW). The key commodities will be accessed at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/think/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP. Under "Filter by Date" select SYSTEM SERVICE PARTS. Under "View by description...
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... replacement parts can also be ready to support Lenovo's requirements and schedule. The following statement pertains to have unique FRU part numbers. In all cases if the original FRU parts are not required to these products and any product Lenovo produces containing RoHS compliant FRUs. Introduction ... its suppliers to be non compliant. Products on the market after June 2006. RoHS compliant FRUs have RoHS compliant parts. Lenovo plans to transition to RoHS compliance well before June 2006 are RoHS compliant the replacement part must always be replaced using RoHS...
... replacement parts can also be ready to support Lenovo's requirements and schedule. The following statement pertains to have unique FRU part numbers. In all cases if the original FRU parts are not required to these products and any product Lenovo produces containing RoHS compliant FRUs. Introduction ... its suppliers to be non compliant. Products on the market after June 2006. RoHS compliant FRUs have RoHS compliant parts. Lenovo plans to transition to RoHS compliance well before June 2006 are RoHS compliant the replacement part must always be replaced using RoHS...
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.... For how to move down the menu. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to reset the password. Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced... for a scheduled fee. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon is appearing on password To remove a POP that you have forgotten, do the following: (A) If...
.... For how to move down the menu. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to reset the password. Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced... for a scheduled fee. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon is appearing on password To remove a POP that you have forgotten, do the following: (A) If...
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... Type the current SVP in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes . 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. ...3. To remove a user HDP that has been forgotten, when the SVP and the master HDP are known, do the following: 1. For models supporting the...
... Type the current SVP in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes . 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. ...3. To remove a user HDP that has been forgotten, when the SVP and the master HDP are known, do the following: 1. For models supporting the...
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Checkout guide Checkout guide Use the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/think/ support PC-Doctor cannot be used to the USB connector of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Note: The diagnostic tests are disabled, such as follows: 1. The ... details that depend on model-unique functions, refer to "Product overview" on the following procedures as a guide in the docking station, even if the computer supports the docking station. The utility is available on page 47. To test a USB device, connect it by using Configuration utility for DOS (hereafter called PC...
Checkout guide Checkout guide Use the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/think/ support PC-Doctor cannot be used to the USB connector of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Note: The diagnostic tests are disabled, such as follows: 1. The ... details that depend on model-unique functions, refer to "Product overview" on the following procedures as a guide in the docking station, even if the computer supports the docking station. The utility is available on page 47. To test a USB device, connect it by using Configuration utility for DOS (hereafter called PC...
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... key for DOS boot image. 5. A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean the formal support device list. a. the system then formats and creates the diskette. Insert the PC-Doctor disk into PC-DOS. 4. On the first screen, select the model...
... key for DOS boot image. 5. A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean the formal support device list. a. the system then formats and creates the diskette. Insert the PC-Doctor disk into PC-DOS. 4. On the first screen, select the model...
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... Quick Test CPU/Coprocessor Systemboard Video Adapter Serial Ports Parallel Ports Fixed Disks Diskette Drives Other Devices Communication Wireless LAN Memory Test - v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the test menu are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests v Run Normal Test v Run Quick Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v Video Adapter...
... Quick Test CPU/Coprocessor Systemboard Video Adapter Serial Ports Parallel Ports Fixed Disks Diskette Drives Other Devices Communication Wireless LAN Memory Test - v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the test menu are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests v Run Normal Test v Run Quick Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v Video Adapter...
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... v PCI Information v PNPISA Info v SMBIOS Info v VESA LCD Info v Hardware Events Log Utility v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive General descriptions 41 Note: After running PC...
... v PCI Information v PNPISA Info v SMBIOS Info v VESA LCD Info v Hardware Events Log Utility v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive General descriptions 41 Note: After running PC...
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... interface v 60 GB, 7200 rpm, 9.5 mm high, IDE interface v 80 GB, 7200 rpm, 9.5 mm high, IDE interface v 100 GB, 7200 rpm, 9.5 mm high, IDE interface Supported hard disk drives are depend on the system board) v Gigabit Ethernet (continued) 48 MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687 Ultrabay Slim device v DVD drive...
... interface v 60 GB, 7200 rpm, 9.5 mm high, IDE interface v 80 GB, 7200 rpm, 9.5 mm high, IDE interface v 100 GB, 7200 rpm, 9.5 mm high, IDE interface Supported hard disk drives are depend on the system board) v Gigabit Ethernet (continued) 48 MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687 Ultrabay Slim device v DVD drive...
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... images are displayed on the computer is needed; just press Fn+F7. This function does not work while a DVD movie or a video clip is not supported in Windows 2000 and Windows XP. For Windows 2000 or Windows XP, a hotkey application might take over the switching function. If the image displayed on...
... images are displayed on the computer is needed; just press Fn+F7. This function does not work while a DVD movie or a video clip is not supported in Windows 2000 and Windows XP. For Windows 2000 or Windows XP, a hotkey application might take over the switching function. If the image displayed on...
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... if the ThinkPad computer has been attached to the ThinkPad Mini Dock. To return to the external-diskette-drive connector of the ThinkLight is supported only on the ThinkPad computers that have the PM device driver installed on the screen for the following choices are displayed: v Eject ThinkPad ...have been connected to a ThinkPad Dock II. The computer display becomes dimmer. The computer can be detached from Mini Dock: This button is supported only in Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you press Fn+PgUp. You can stop and remove all the USB devices safely by clicking the button...
... if the ThinkPad computer has been attached to the ThinkPad Mini Dock. To return to the external-diskette-drive connector of the ThinkLight is supported only on the ThinkPad computers that have the PM device driver installed on the screen for the following choices are displayed: v Eject ThinkPad ...have been connected to a ThinkPad Dock II. The computer display becomes dimmer. The computer can be detached from Mini Dock: This button is supported only in Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you press Fn+PgUp. You can stop and remove all the USB devices safely by clicking the button...
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... CRC2. Press F9, and Enter to load the default setting. Then save the current setting by diagnostic codes in boldface type. Note For a device not supported by pressing F10. 2. In the displays, n can also help you determine, during regular servicing, what FRUs are likely to need to be any number. If...
... CRC2. Press F9, and Enter to load the default setting. Then save the current setting by diagnostic codes in boldface type. Note For a device not supported by pressing F10. 2. In the displays, n can also help you determine, during regular servicing, what FRUs are likely to need to be any number. If...
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... this system and that the latest HDD firmware is installed. Symptom-to the customer: If in the primary bay the customer is using a supported IBM/Lenovo HDD with the risk in mind, the customer can still use it by this system, with an old firmware, the customer needs to update its ... the following information to -FRU index Symptom or error FRU or action, in the primary drive bay the customer is available at http://www.lenovo.com/think/ support 62 MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687 If in sequence 2010 Warning: Your internal hard disk drive (HDD) may not function correctly on...
... this system and that the latest HDD firmware is installed. Symptom-to the customer: If in the primary bay the customer is using a supported IBM/Lenovo HDD with the risk in mind, the customer can still use it by this system, with an old firmware, the customer needs to update its ... the following information to -FRU index Symptom or error FRU or action, in the primary drive bay the customer is available at http://www.lenovo.com/think/ support 62 MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687 If in sequence 2010 Warning: Your internal hard disk drive (HDD) may not function correctly on...
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... the Ultrabay i. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Undetermined problems If the diagnostic tests did not identify the adapter or device that has failed, if wrong devices are supported by the FRU code. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. DIMM h. Replace any FRUs. 3. Verify that the power supply being used at a time (do not...
... the Ultrabay i. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Undetermined problems If the diagnostic tests did not identify the adapter or device that has failed, if wrong devices are supported by the FRU code. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. DIMM h. Replace any FRUs. 3. Verify that the power supply being used at a time (do not...
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Removing and replacing a FRU Before removing the system board, remove the support structure ( a ) and the cable guide ( b ). 2 b a 1 2 3 When installing: Make sure that the connectors 2 are firmly attached to the system board. 5 4 Step 4 5 Screw (quantity) M2 × 10 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) M2.5 × 4 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) (continued) Color Black Black Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) 136 MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687
Removing and replacing a FRU Before removing the system board, remove the support structure ( a ) and the cable guide ( b ). 2 b a 1 2 3 When installing: Make sure that the connectors 2 are firmly attached to the system board. 5 4 Step 4 5 Screw (quantity) M2 × 10 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) M2.5 × 4 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) (continued) Color Black Black Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) 136 MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687
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Removing and replacing a FRU Remove the support structure a and the EMI bracket b. 2 b 3 a 1 Step 2 Screw (quantity) M2 × 10 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) (continued) Color Black Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 143
Removing and replacing a FRU Remove the support structure a and the EMI bracket b. 2 b 3 a 1 Step 2 Screw (quantity) M2 × 10 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) (continued) Color Black Torque 0.245 Nm (2.5 kgfcm) ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 143