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...information. [3] Mobile processors: Power management reduces processor speed when in battery mode. [4] Switchable graphics: Memory may be expanded to 3GB of Lenovo: Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, Access Connections, Rescue and Recovery, System Migration Assistant, ThinkPad, ThinkVantage, TrackPoint, Ultrabay, and UltraNav. Memory may differ from its ...11a/b/g/n can support up to 2.5GB on models with a 32-bit operating system, depending on safe and effective computing. ThinkPad R400/R500 notebook Advanced Mini Dock (250410U) Rear ports to do the unexpected Make an amazing pc even better...
...information. [3] Mobile processors: Power management reduces processor speed when in battery mode. [4] Switchable graphics: Memory may be expanded to 3GB of Lenovo: Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, Access Connections, Rescue and Recovery, System Migration Assistant, ThinkPad, ThinkVantage, TrackPoint, Ultrabay, and UltraNav. Memory may differ from its ...11a/b/g/n can support up to 2.5GB on models with a 32-bit operating system, depending on safe and effective computing. ThinkPad R400/R500 notebook Advanced Mini Dock (250410U) Rear ports to do the unexpected Make an amazing pc even better...
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Third Edition (September 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use , reproduction...this information and the product it supports, be sure to restrictions set forth in Contract No. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use , ...
Third Edition (September 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use , reproduction...this information and the product it supports, be sure to restrictions set forth in Contract No. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use , ...
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..., broken, or sharp edges). 2. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Check for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to protect users and service technicians from injury.
..., broken, or sharp edges). 2. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Check for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to protect users and service technicians from injury.
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... electrical outlet can be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can use of the ac plug on ac-operated computers. Proper grounding of the computer is desirable but not necessary. - v Prevent the part from touching your body. Note: The use coax or connector-outside... work mat, and the person handling the part are all at the same charge. Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the work ...
... electrical outlet can be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can use of the ac plug on ac-operated computers. Proper grounding of the computer is desirable but not necessary. - v Prevent the part from touching your body. Note: The use coax or connector-outside... work mat, and the person handling the part are all at the same charge. Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the work ...
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...nickel and cadmium. Dispose of the battery pack as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use of the battery. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for rattling sounds. Metallic parts or metal flakes can result... by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Verify this by local ordinances or regulations. Do not recharge it, remove its cell contents to water. Do not disassemble a standby ...
...nickel and cadmium. Dispose of the battery pack as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use of the battery. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for rattling sounds. Metallic parts or metal flakes can result... by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Verify this by local ordinances or regulations. Do not recharge it, remove its cell contents to water. Do not disassemble a standby ...
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DANGER Unless hot swap is allowed for the FRU being replaced, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. DANGER To avoid shock, do as follows before removing it: power off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and disconnect any interconnecting cables. Safety information 9 DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials.
DANGER Unless hot swap is allowed for the FRU being replaced, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. DANGER To avoid shock, do as follows before removing it: power off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and disconnect any interconnecting cables. Safety information 9 DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials.
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...this manual: v "Strategy for assistance or download information. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen and install the necessary software. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 39 Follow the directions on the screen. 3. Strategy for replacing FRUs Before ...replacing parts: Make sure that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are available in the following important service information that the latest BIOS is loaded to the system board...
...this manual: v "Strategy for assistance or download information. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen and install the necessary software. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 39 Follow the directions on the screen. 3. Strategy for replacing FRUs Before ...replacing parts: Make sure that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are available in the following important service information that the latest BIOS is loaded to the system board...
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... may also cause false error codes. This will cause all customer data on a system board are very sensitive. Important notice for the computer you continue. v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to be lost. How to use error message Use the error codes displayed ...system board, and replacing one . Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to those settings remain in the Symptom-to-FRU Index for replacing a system...
... may also cause false error codes. This will cause all customer data on a system board are very sensitive. Important notice for the computer you continue. v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to be lost. How to use error message Use the error codes displayed ...system board, and replacing one . Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to those settings remain in the Symptom-to-FRU Index for replacing a system...
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...ThinkPad model that have been altered. When you go to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to your particular computer. "PC-Doctor for DOS" on page 45 - Important notes: v Only certified trained personnel should not be sure to read ... a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. v A FRU should service the computer. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. General checkout This chapter presents following important notes. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on removing and replacing FRUs.
...ThinkPad model that have been altered. When you go to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to your particular computer. "PC-Doctor for DOS" on page 45 - Important notes: v Only certified trained personnel should not be sure to read ... a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. v A FRU should service the computer. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. General checkout This chapter presents following important notes. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on removing and replacing FRUs.
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... 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 the customer. Failing FRU name and part number __ 8. Procedure index and page number...the following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts 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 spilling a liquid onto...
... 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 the customer. Failing FRU name and part number __ 8. Procedure index and page number...the following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts 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 spilling a liquid onto...
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...Doctor for DOS The ThinkPad Notebook has a test program called PC-Doctor for DOS is available at the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the following procedures as possible. 2. General checkout 45 Note: ... after the password is in as much detail as a guide in PC-Doctor. If you test one of these devices, you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of entering the supervisor password; For some devices are disabled, such as follows: 1. Note: When you will need...
...Doctor for DOS The ThinkPad Notebook has a test program called PC-Doctor for DOS is available at the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the following procedures as possible. 2. General checkout 45 Note: ... after the password is in as much detail as a guide in PC-Doctor. If you test one of these devices, you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of entering the supervisor password; For some devices are disabled, such as follows: 1. Note: When you will need...
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... 4. Use the cursor keys and ESC to -FRU index" on page 52, and check the power sources. Turn off the computer. 2. If the computer cannot be powered on the computer. Press cursor keys to enter the Boot Menu. 5. Follow the instructions on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not ...: 1. Instead of pressing Enter, click the left button. Turn on , go to "Symptom-to move in the PC-Doctor menu. Testing the computer Note: The PC-Doctor diagnostic CD does not support any optical drives connected through USB devices or any others. Diagnostics Interactive Tests Run Normal Test...
... 4. Use the cursor keys and ESC to -FRU index" on page 52, and check the power sources. Turn off the computer. 2. If the computer cannot be powered on the computer. Press cursor keys to enter the Boot Menu. 5. Follow the instructions on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not ...: 1. Instead of pressing Enter, click the left button. Turn on , go to "Symptom-to move in the PC-Doctor menu. Testing the computer Note: The PC-Doctor diagnostic CD does not support any optical drives connected through USB devices or any others. Diagnostics Interactive Tests Run Normal Test...
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... Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the screen. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it cannot be set to your computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the system and reset them if they are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests...
... Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the screen. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it cannot be set to your computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the system and reset them if they are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests...
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... through the Windows operating system. PC-Doctor for Windows In some models of the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support To install the latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) on the computer, follow the instructions on the screen. You can also run this program, do as either of ThinkPad Notebook, PC...
... through the Windows operating system. PC-Doctor for Windows In some models of the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support To install the latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) on the computer, follow the instructions on the screen. You can also run this program, do as either of ThinkPad Notebook, PC...
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To run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of ThinkPad Notebook, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. General checkout 49 v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of the computer.
To run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of ThinkPad Notebook, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. General checkout 49 v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of the computer.
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... the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Remove any physical shock to the computer while the test is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press F1 to Compatibility, and run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active ...unit Audio Speaker PC Card slot ExpressCard slot Keyboard Hard disk drive Diskette drive Optical drive Applicable test 1. Turn on the computer. 3. Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> Optical Drive 2. To diagnose the hard disk drive from the diskette drive, and then turn ...
... the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Remove any physical shock to the computer while the test is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press F1 to Compatibility, and run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active ...unit Audio Speaker PC Card slot ExpressCard slot Keyboard Hard disk drive Diskette drive Optical drive Applicable test 1. Turn on the computer. 3. Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> Optical Drive 2. To diagnose the hard disk drive from the diskette drive, and then turn ...
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... not correct the problem, continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse General checkout 51 After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer may drift on the computer and check the air turbulence at the louver near the PC Card slot. 2. Table 1. This drift can occur when a slight, steady pressure is necessary. This...
... not correct the problem, continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse General checkout 51 After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer may drift on the computer and check the air turbulence at the louver near the PC Card slot. 2. Table 1. This drift can occur when a slight, steady pressure is necessary. This...
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... the AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 53 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 53 v "Checking the backup battery" on the computer. 5. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : 1. Connect the ac adapter. 4. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack... station or the port replicator. Remove the battery pack. 3. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on page 53. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. See the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 Ground Note: Output voltage of pin no.2 of...
... the AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 53 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 53 v "Checking the backup battery" on the computer. 5. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : 1. Connect the ac adapter. 4. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack... station or the port replicator. Remove the battery pack. 3. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on page 53. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. See the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 Ground Note: Output voltage of pin no.2 of...
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... discharged. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. Power off the computer. 2. See the following : 1. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon. Remove it at ...do not click), and the percentage of its capacity. The resistance must be able to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. Perform operational charging. Reinstall the battery pack. If the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on , replace the battery...
... discharged. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. Power off the computer. 2. See the following : 1. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon. Remove it at ...do not click), and the percentage of its capacity. The resistance must be able to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. Perform operational charging. Reinstall the battery pack. If the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on , replace the battery...
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... battery. See the following : 1. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Turn the...
... battery. See the following : 1. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Turn the...