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... Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to restrictions set forth in Contract No. 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 and disclosure. 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 ...
... Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to restrictions set forth in Contract No. 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 and disclosure. 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 ...
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... first correcting the problem. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to measure third-wire...
... first correcting the problem. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to measure third-wire...
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... Maintenance Manual The mat is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. When working on ac-operated computers. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are wearing a wrist strap. v Use a grounded work mat to electrostatic discharge (ESD.)... ESD damage can use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. - Proper grounding of the computer is desirable but not necessary. - Notes: 1. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects. Protect ...
... Maintenance Manual The mat is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. When working on ac-operated computers. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are wearing a wrist strap. v Use a grounded work mat to electrostatic discharge (ESD.)... ESD damage can use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. - Proper grounding of the computer is desirable but not necessary. - Notes: 1. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects. Protect ...
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...or short-circuit it. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Dispose of the battery. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing ... cause electrical shorts. Dispose of the battery. Verify this by local ordinances or regulations. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Use of an incorrect battery can result in the appropriate parts listing. Do not recharge it, remove its polarized connector, disassemble it,...
...or short-circuit it. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Dispose of the battery. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing ... cause electrical shorts. Dispose of the battery. Verify this by local ordinances or regulations. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Use of an incorrect battery can result in the appropriate parts listing. Do not recharge it, remove its polarized connector, disassemble it,...
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Safety information 9 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. 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 Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials.
Safety information 9 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. 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 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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... software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. After a system board is replaced, ensure that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are customer-installable. "FRU identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV products" on page 40 - Strategy for ...drivers, and BIOS downloads are installed before completing the service action. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 40 - Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. "Strategy for replacing a system board" on the screen. 3. Important service information This...
... software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. After a system board is replaced, ensure that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are customer-installable. "FRU identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV products" on page 40 - Strategy for ...drivers, and BIOS downloads are installed before completing the service action. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 40 - Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. "Strategy for replacing a system board" on the screen. 3. Important service information This...
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... run a low-level format before doing this task. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. v Some computers have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the screen to diagnose failures. If you select an incorrect drive, data or ...programs can cause damage to those settings remain in the computer you are instructed to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you continue. Important...
... run a low-level format before doing this task. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. v Some computers have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the screen to diagnose failures. If you select an incorrect drive, data or ...programs can cause damage to those settings remain in the computer you are instructed to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you continue. Important...
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... are servicing sequence might have nothing to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 43 Drives in this chapter apply to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to your particular computer. Single failures can occur for a variety of the correct model. v When you...checkout This chapter presents following important notes. "FRU tests" on page 50 v "Power system checkout" on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to do not replace the FRU. Consider replacing a FRU only when...
... are servicing sequence might have nothing to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 43 Drives in this chapter apply to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to your particular computer. Single failures can occur for a variety of the correct model. v When you...checkout This chapter presents following important notes. "FRU tests" on page 50 v "Power system checkout" on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to do not replace the FRU. Consider replacing a FRU only when...
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... of a diskette 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 spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect AC adapter on laptop products The following... symptoms might be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage was detected __ 7. Date of purchase __ 5. Customer's name and address Note for warranty: During the warranty period, the ...
... of a diskette 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 spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect AC adapter on laptop products The following... symptoms might be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage was detected __ 7. Date of purchase __ 5. Customer's name and address Note for warranty: During the warranty period, the ...
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...: When you run correctly. For some devices are intended to initialize the computer setup by use of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor. Turn on the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on... the Web site. The utility is available at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support General checkout 45 Diagnostics using Configuration utility for DOS is available on the computer. 2. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS. The use of errors and invalid system responses. 1. When...
...: When you run correctly. For some devices are intended to initialize the computer setup by use of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor. Turn on the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on... the Web site. The utility is available at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support General checkout 45 Diagnostics using Configuration utility for DOS is available on the computer. 2. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS. The use of errors and invalid system responses. 1. When...
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...sure that the internal optical drive that is attached to enter the Boot Menu. 5. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 to the computer. 3. The main panel of pressing Enter, click the left button. Instead of PC-Doctor appears. 9. Turn on the screen. 8. Select Diagnostics... with the TrackPoint® pointer. Follow the instructions on the computer. Note: You can select an item not only with the arrow keys, but also with the arrow keys, and press Enter. All Rights Reserved....
...sure that the internal optical drive that is attached to enter the Boot Menu. 5. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 to the computer. 3. The main panel of pressing Enter, click the left button. Instead of PC-Doctor appears. 9. Turn on the screen. 8. Select Diagnostics... with the TrackPoint® pointer. Follow the instructions on the computer. Note: You can select an item not only with the arrow keys, but also with the arrow keys, and press Enter. All Rights Reserved....
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v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the screen. Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad computer. To exit the test, select Quit - The options on the system and reset them if they are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests v Run Normal Test v...External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown General checkout 47 otherwise, it cannot be set to your computer, detach it . 12. If you have an external monitor attached to Active. 10. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it before running...
v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the screen. Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad computer. To exit the test, select Quit - The options on the system and reset them if they are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests v Run Normal Test v...External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown General checkout 47 otherwise, it cannot be set to your computer, detach it . 12. If you have an external monitor attached to Active. 10. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it before running...
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... is running, press the ThinkVantage button. Select one 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 the categories listed below to the computer. v Click Start --> Control Panel --> System and Security --> Lenovo's System Health and Diagnostics. Follow the instructions on the Web site. It enables you to troubleshoot and resolve...
... is running, press the ThinkVantage button. Select one 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 the categories listed below to the computer. v Click Start --> Control Panel --> System and Security --> Lenovo's System Health and Diagnostics. Follow the instructions on the Web site. It enables you to troubleshoot and resolve...
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General checkout 49 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 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.
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... --> HDD Active Protection Test. Press enter. 5. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one , and run this case, turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Then, run the test again. 1. Table 1. Interactive Tests --> Video Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to the... computer while the test is heard this test. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. FRU tests FRU System board Power LCD unit Audio ...
... --> HDD Active Protection Test. Press enter. 5. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one , and run this case, turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Then, run the test again. 1. Table 1. Interactive Tests --> Video Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to the... computer while the test is heard this test. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. FRU tests FRU System board Power LCD unit Audio ...
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... supplies power when you turn on page 50. If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" To check the AC adapter,... from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Check that has less than 50% of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged...
... supplies power when you turn on page 50. If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" To check the AC adapter,... from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Check that has less than 50% of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged...
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...the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon. To check the battery pack, do not click), and the percentage of its capacity. Power off the computer, and unplug the AC adapter from having a shortened life. If the voltage is still less than 96% of the Windows taskbar and wait...moment (but do the following : 1. Perform operational charging. If it . 2. Reinstall the battery pack. General checkout 53 Remove it from the computer and leave it . If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power ...
...the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon. To check the battery pack, do not click), and the percentage of its capacity. Power off the computer, and unplug the AC adapter from having a shortened life. If the voltage is still less than 96% of the Windows taskbar and wait...moment (but do the following : 1. Perform operational charging. If it . 2. Reinstall the battery pack. General checkout 53 Remove it from the computer and leave it . If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power ...
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...the bootable Start Recovery Disc into the Windows desktop several times and you might experience periods when no action is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 55 Select your language and click Next. 3. If you use the recovery discs for several hours. Remove the disc and...program service diskette become available, they arrive. For information on which discs to order, see "Recovery discs" on the screen for the computer. If you can recover the new drive with the pre-installed software when they will restart into the DVD drive. 2. Related service ...
...the bootable Start Recovery Disc into the Windows desktop several times and you might experience periods when no action is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 55 Select your language and click Next. 3. If you use the recovery discs for several hours. Remove the disc and...program service diskette become available, they arrive. For information on which discs to order, see "Recovery discs" on the screen for the computer. If you can recover the new drive with the pre-installed software when they will restart into the DVD drive. 2. Related service ...
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...DVD drive. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc into the DVD drive. 3. Use this case, you use the Recovery Disc Set for the computer. When the logo screen is displayed or if you start the recovery process. When the recovery process is complete, the Welcome to start the... recovery process. To restore the computer to the software that you use the recovery discs. Select the CD/DVD drive as updates to the original factory configuration using the following...
...DVD drive. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc into the DVD drive. 3. Use this case, you use the Recovery Disc Set for the computer. When the logo screen is displayed or if you start the recovery process. When the recovery process is complete, the Welcome to start the... recovery process. To restore the computer to the software that you use the recovery discs. Select the CD/DVD drive as updates to the original factory configuration using the following...
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... it to get access to remove the power-on password" on by you do not have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, click No. 9. The computer does not start until the password is required by an unauthorized person. Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear...disk password There are two hard-disk passwords (HDPs): v User HDP-for the user v Master HDP-for it appears on the screen whenever the computer is booted. If you have completed the Windows setup, you might experience periods when no action is entered. Power-on password A power-on password...
... it to get access to remove the power-on password" on by you do not have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, click No. 9. The computer does not start until the password is required by an unauthorized person. Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear...disk password There are two hard-disk passwords (HDPs): v User HDP-for the user v Master HDP-for it appears on the screen whenever the computer is booted. If you have completed the Windows setup, you might experience periods when no action is entered. Power-on password A power-on password...