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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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First Edition (July 2005) © Copyright Lenovo 2005. All rights reserved. Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to accept this Program under these terms, then we ..., FAR 52.227.14 (Alternate III). 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 "Notices" on page 244...
First Edition (July 2005) © Copyright Lenovo 2005. All rights reserved. Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to accept this Program under these terms, then we ..., FAR 52.227.14 (Alternate III). 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 "Notices" on page 244...
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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. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. iii
... 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. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. iii
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... to review the safety information under "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 8, "Safety information" on page 20, and "Laser compliance statement" on page 26. © Lenovo 2005. v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Important This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections...
... to review the safety information under "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 8, "Safety information" on page 20, and "Laser compliance statement" on page 26. © Lenovo 2005. v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Important This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections...
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... replacing parts Make sure that changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/think/ support Advise customers to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the ...169; IBM Corp. 2005. 3 Customers in effect. © Lenovo 2005. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); v Some computers have been customized. The BIOS and device drivers are posted on the computer you continue. Running Automatic Configuration may have both a processor board ...
... replacing parts Make sure that changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/think/ support Advise customers to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the ...169; IBM Corp. 2005. 3 Customers in effect. © Lenovo 2005. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); v Some computers have been customized. The BIOS and device drivers are posted on the computer you continue. Running Automatic Configuration may have both a processor board ...
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... are servicing may also cause false error codes. A unique 4-digit MT and 3-digit model is listed in the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can be found on the screen to run a low-level format before replacing a hard disk drive. v eSupport ...
... are servicing may also cause false error codes. A unique 4-digit MT and 3-digit model is listed in the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can be found on the screen to run a low-level format before replacing a hard disk drive. v eSupport ...
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... in your elbows. v Place removed covers and other conditions that you are good electrical conductors. Make sure that might be familiar before you service a ThinkPad computer. Safety information Safety information The following section presents safety information with which you need to be hazardous to your leg muscles;
... in your elbows. v Place removed covers and other conditions that you are good electrical conductors. Make sure that might be familiar before you service a ThinkPad computer. Safety information Safety information The following section presents safety information with which you need to be hazardous to your leg muscles;
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Begin the checks with the power off the computer. Check the power cord for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 6. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of every service task. c. Introduction ...
Begin the checks with the power off the computer. Check the power cord for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 6. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of every service task. c. Introduction ...
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...-sensitive devices. Note The use an ESD common ground or reference point. 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 any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - Handling devices that are...
...-sensitive devices. Note The use an ESD common ground or reference point. 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 any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - Handling devices that are...
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Use the round ground prong of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. Introduction 25 Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the ac plug on ac-operated computers. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician. Safety information -
Use the round ground prong of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. Introduction 25 Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the ac plug on ac-operated computers. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician. Safety information -
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... the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser products. 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...
... the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser products. 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...
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... form or parts return form that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. v A FRU should service the computer. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. Name and phone number of a single, unreproducible failure. Some descriptions might be overwritten. v...read this chapter apply to the checkout guide, be replaced because of servicer © Lenovo 2005. If you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. v Be careful not to your particular computer. General descriptions The desciptions in this section. v When you select an incorrect drive,...
... form or parts return form that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. v A FRU should service the computer. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. Name and phone number of a single, unreproducible failure. Some descriptions might be overwritten. v...read this chapter apply to the checkout guide, be replaced because of servicer © Lenovo 2005. If you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. v Be careful not to your particular computer. General descriptions The desciptions in this section. v When you select an incorrect drive,...
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... checking 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 pressure on the diskette drive cover, foreign material in which the machine failed __ 4. Date... v Damage caused by the customer. Read this first __ 2. Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by the improper insertion of ...
... checking 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 pressure on the diskette drive cover, foreign material in which the machine failed __ 4. Date... v Damage caused by the customer. Read this first __ 2. Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by the improper insertion of ...
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...v The service partition is complete, the system reboots. v Follow the prompts. Insert the recovery CD into the CD or DVD drive, then restart the computer. 2. The service partition is created and loaded with the pre-installed software when they will be prompted to 2 hours. 1. 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 displayed:...
...v The service partition is complete, the system reboots. v Follow the prompts. Insert the recovery CD into the CD or DVD drive, then restart the computer. 2. The service partition is created and loaded with the pre-installed software when they will be prompted to 2 hours. 1. 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 displayed:...
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... password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP). Press Enter to the system user. On each of these passwords has been set . The computer does not start until the password is booted. The system administrator then provides the user HDP to select. 7. Power-on password: A power-... the master HDP, or to install, select the proper operating system and press Enter. 6. A message is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on by an unauthorized person. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Hard-disk password: There are ...
... password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP). Press Enter to the system user. On each of these passwords has been set . The computer does not start until the password is booted. The system administrator then provides the user HDP to select. 7. Power-on password: A power-... the master HDP, or to install, select the proper operating system and press Enter. 6. A message is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on by an unauthorized person. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Hard-disk password: There are ...
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...battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. Related service information information stored in the menu, this function is available on the ThinkPad computer. 2. The system board must enter the SVP in . The POP has been removed. 5. then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press ... Passphrase item is appearing on the screen; Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. Turn off the computer. 2. then enter the POP. General descriptions 33 How to Security --> Password. Turn on password To remove a POP that you have forgotten, do...
...battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. Related service information information stored in the menu, this function is available on the ThinkPad computer. 2. The system board must enter the SVP in . The POP has been removed. 5. then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press ... Passphrase item is appearing on the screen; Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. Turn off the computer. 2. then enter the POP. General descriptions 33 How to Security --> Password. Turn on password To remove a POP that you have forgotten, do...
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... Setup Utility screen opens. 4. Select Power-On Password. 7. 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 ...Select Password. 6. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is displayed in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes . Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 5. Click Access BIOS. A pop-up window opens. 7. ...
... Setup Utility screen opens. 4. Select Power-On Password. 7. 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 ...Select Password. 6. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is displayed in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes . Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 5. Click Access BIOS. A pop-up window opens. 7. ...
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... you press Fn+F3, v The LCD backlight turns off . v The speaker is powered off . Select Yes in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into standby mode automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set on the timer, and the user does not do any key. Both user HDP... and master HDP will have been removed. 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...
... you press Fn+F3, v The LCD backlight turns off . v The speaker is powered off . Select Yes in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into standby mode automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set on the timer, and the user does not do any key. Both user HDP... and master HDP will have been removed. 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...
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... standby mode and resumes operation: v The ring indicator (RI) is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device. Note: The computer does not accept any input immediately after it before taking any action to the docking station, do what you are using OS/2 in either your... setting or the default setting, whichever is appropriate. 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 is docked to reenter operation mode. Related service information Note for OS/2 If you ...
... standby mode and resumes operation: v The ring indicator (RI) is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device. Note: The computer does not accept any input immediately after it before taking any action to the docking station, do what you are using OS/2 in either your... setting or the default setting, whichever is appropriate. 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 is docked to reenter operation mode. Related service information Note for OS/2 If you ...
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... conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set on the hard disk drive is read, and system status is turned on, the computer returns from the hard disk drive. v If you are using the ACPI operating system and have defined one of the following actions as the ...do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that action. - Also, the computer goes into hibernation mode, perform that time. Closing the lid. - General descriptions 37 Pressing Fn+F4 keys. v If you are satisfied in suspend mode...
... conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set on the hard disk drive is read, and system status is turned on, the computer returns from the hard disk drive. v If you are using the ACPI operating system and have defined one of the following actions as the ...do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that action. - Also, the computer goes into hibernation mode, perform that time. Closing the lid. - General descriptions 37 Pressing Fn+F4 keys. v If you are satisfied in suspend mode...