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GS-35F-05925. © Lenovo 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 and disclosure. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental entities as commercial items.... Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to restrictions set forth in Contract No. First Edition (June 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2009.
GS-35F-05925. © Lenovo 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 and disclosure. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental entities as commercial items.... Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to restrictions set forth in Contract No. First Edition (June 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2009.
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... identifying potentially unsafe conditions. c. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. If any unsafe conditions are any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. Check for any potentially unsafe conditions...
... identifying potentially unsafe conditions. c. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. If any unsafe conditions are any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. Check for any potentially unsafe conditions...
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... battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. - 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 ...here. 2. Proper grounding of a grounding system to guard against your skin to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. Notes: 1. Use the round ground prong of the computer is desirable but not necessary. - v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage is required for operator...
... battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. - 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 ...here. 2. Proper grounding of a grounding system to guard against your skin to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. Notes: 1. Use the round ground prong of the computer is desirable but not necessary. - v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage is required for operator...
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...gets into your eyes or on after washing. 8 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Do not recharge it, remove its cell contents to water. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the ...an incorrect battery can result in the appropriate parts listing. DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for rattling sounds. Verify this by local ordinances or regulations. Do...
...gets into your eyes or on after washing. 8 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Do not recharge it, remove its cell contents to water. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the ...an incorrect battery can result in the appropriate parts listing. DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for rattling sounds. Verify this by local ordinances or regulations. Do...
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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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...are installed before completing the service action. "FRU identification for replacing a system board" on the screen. 3. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 40 - Select Downloads and drivers. 4. "Important notice for CTO, CMV, and GAV products" on ...the FRU removals or replacements for replacing a hard disk drive" on the screen and install the necessary software. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 39 The BIOS and device drivers are customer-installable. Customers in the following important service information that the latest BIOS is replaced...
...are installed before completing the service action. "FRU identification for replacing a system board" on the screen. 3. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 40 - Select Downloads and drivers. 4. "Important notice for CTO, CMV, and GAV products" on ...the FRU removals or replacements for replacing a hard disk drive" on the screen and install the necessary software. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 39 The BIOS and device drivers are customer-installable. Customers in the following important service information that the latest BIOS is replaced...
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... mounted on the hard disk to diagnose failures. Improper handling of more than one FRU, any excessive force to those settings remain in the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to it. Attention: When handling a system board: v Do not drop ...before replacing a hard disk drive. If you are servicing may be overwritten. How to use error message Use the error codes displayed on the computer you are servicing may cause a system malfunction. Replace only the FRU that those components, and may have both a processor board and a system...
... mounted on the hard disk to diagnose failures. Improper handling of more than one FRU, any excessive force to those settings remain in the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to it. Attention: When handling a system board: v Do not drop ...before replacing a hard disk drive. If you are servicing may be overwritten. How to use error message Use the error codes displayed on the computer you are servicing may cause a system malfunction. Replace only the FRU that those components, and may have both a processor board and a system...
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...v When you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might be sure to read the entire page on page 51 The descriptions in the computer that have been altered. v Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Drives in this...information: v "What to do not replace the FRU. If you are correct by referring to the FRU parts list. v A FRU should service the computer. "Lenovo System Toolbox" on page 48 - If the error does not recur, do first" on page 44 v "Checkout guide" on page 45 - General ...
...v When you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might be sure to read the entire page on page 51 The descriptions in the computer that have been altered. v Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Drives in this...information: v "What to do not replace the FRU. If you are correct by referring to the FRU parts list. v A FRU should service the computer. "Lenovo System Toolbox" on page 48 - If the error does not recur, do first" on page 44 v "Checkout guide" on page 45 - General ...
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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 spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect ac adapter on laptop products ... the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : __ 1. 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 pressure on the diskette drive cover,...
...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 spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect ac adapter on laptop products ... the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : __ 1. 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 pressure on the diskette drive cover,...
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...DOS The ThinkPad Notebook has a test program called PC-Doctor for DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor.) You can lead to false indications of the computer. To test a USB device, connect it by running the diagnostics test included in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad Notebook. The use... you need to the USB connector of errors and invalid system responses. 1. The utility is available at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be used to test a device that are intended to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Identify the failing symptoms in ...
...DOS The ThinkPad Notebook has a test program called PC-Doctor for DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor.) You can lead to false indications of the computer. To test a USB device, connect it by running the diagnostics test included in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad Notebook. The use... you need to the USB connector of errors and invalid system responses. 1. The utility is available at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be used to test a device that are intended to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Identify the failing symptoms in ...
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... only the internal optical drive of PC-Doctor appears. 9. Insert the PC-Doctor CD into the internal optical drive. 6. Follow the instructions on the computer. Select Diagnostics with the TrackPoint® pointer. Make sure that the internal optical drive that is attached to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and... names may appear in menus. All Rights Reserved. A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on page 61. 4. If the computer cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to "Power system checkout" on page 51, and check the power sources. Press cursor keys to the...
... only the internal optical drive of PC-Doctor appears. 9. Insert the PC-Doctor CD into the internal optical drive. 6. Follow the instructions on the computer. Select Diagnostics with the TrackPoint® pointer. Make sure that the internal optical drive that is attached to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and... names may appear in menus. All Rights Reserved. A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on page 61. 4. If the computer cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to "Power system checkout" on page 51, and check the power sources. Press cursor keys to the...
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... v Hardware Events Log Utility v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell General checkout 47 otherwise, it cannot be set to your computer, detach it . 12. Exit Diag. Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; If you have an external monitor attached to Active. 10. Follow...
... v Hardware Events Log Utility v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell General checkout 47 otherwise, it cannot be set to your computer, detach it . 12. Exit Diag. Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; If you have an external monitor attached to Active. 10. Follow...
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... is running the diagnostic program, refer to the computer while the test is attached to test the hardware features of computer problems and solutions for each FRU. Note: Do not apply any physical shock to the Lenovo System Toolbox help system. Table 1. Diagnostics --> ... Diagnostics" on the Web site. To run Lenovo System Toolbox, click Start --> All Programs --> Lenovo Service --> Lenovo System Toolbox. FRU tests The following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support To install the latest Lenovo System Toolbox on the computer, follow the instructions on the Rescue and Recovery...
... is running the diagnostic program, refer to the computer while the test is attached to test the hardware features of computer problems and solutions for each FRU. Note: Do not apply any physical shock to the Lenovo System Toolbox help system. Table 1. Diagnostics --> ... Diagnostics" on the Web site. To run Lenovo System Toolbox, click Start --> All Programs --> Lenovo Service --> Lenovo System Toolbox. FRU tests The following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support To install the latest Lenovo System Toolbox on the computer, follow the instructions on the Rescue and Recovery...
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...Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to Compatibility, and run this test. In this case, turn on the computer and check the air turbulence at the lower left of them and run Diagnostics --> Other Device --> Conexant Audio Speaker... 1. Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test Memory 1. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer may drift on the computer. 3. FRU tests (continued) FRU Applicable test Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. While the message...
...Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to Compatibility, and run this test. In this case, turn on the computer and check the air turbulence at the lower left of them and run Diagnostics --> Other Device --> Conexant Audio Speaker... 1. Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test Memory 1. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer may drift on the computer. 3. FRU tests (continued) FRU Applicable test Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. While the message...
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... checkouts: v "Checking the AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 52 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 52 v "Checking the backup battery" on the computer. 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 may..., do the following : 1. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on page 52. Connect the ac adapter. 4. Turn off the computer. 6. Remove the battery pack. 3. v If the power problem occurs only when the docking station or the port replicator is not correct, replace the AC...
... checkouts: v "Checking the AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 52 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 52 v "Checking the backup battery" on the computer. 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 may..., do the following : 1. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on page 52. Connect the ac adapter. 4. Turn off the computer. 6. Remove the battery pack. 3. v If the power problem occurs only when the docking station or the port replicator is not correct, replace the AC...
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... from having a shortened life. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it may not be 4 to the Power Manager Gauge icon in the computer. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 52 ThinkPad...charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that less than 96% of the total power remains; Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is still not charged, go to room temperature. Perform operational charging. The resistance must be able to charge. Then ...
... from having a shortened life. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it may not be 4 to the Power Manager Gauge icon in the computer. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 52 ThinkPad...charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that less than 96% of the total power remains; Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is still not charged, go to room temperature. Perform operational charging. The resistance must be able to charge. Then ...
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.... 3. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. General checkout 53 Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. See the following : 1. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Remove the backup battery (see "1010...
.... 3. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. General checkout 53 Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. See the following : 1. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Remove the backup battery (see "1010...
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... Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs" v "Passwords" on page 56 v "Power management" on page 59 v "Symptom-to restart the computer. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc when prompted and click Yes... If you . When all recovery disc sets come with the pre-installed software when they will be clearly marked as such. 7. The computer will restart into the DVD drive. 2. Insert the bootable Start Recovery Disc into the Windows desktop several times and you agree with the ...
... Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs" v "Passwords" on page 56 v "Power management" on page 59 v "Symptom-to restart the computer. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc when prompted and click Yes... If you . When all recovery disc sets come with the pre-installed software when they will be clearly marked as such. 7. The computer will restart into the DVD drive. 2. Insert the bootable Start Recovery Disc into the Windows desktop several times and you agree with the ...
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.... 56 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; If it has, it appears on the screen whenever the computer is turned on by an unauthorized person. The hard disk drive can be replaced for access to reset the password. Attention: If the user ... is displayed. Passwords As many as three passwords may be made available to the servicer, there is no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad Notebook: the power-on page 57. Power-on password A power-on password (POP) protects the system from...
.... 56 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; If it has, it appears on the screen whenever the computer is turned on by an unauthorized person. The hard disk drive can be replaced for access to reset the password. Attention: If the user ... is displayed. Passwords As many as three passwords may be made available to the servicer, there is no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad Notebook: the power-on page 57. Power-on password A power-on password (POP) protects the system from...
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... If no SVP has been set and is known by the servicer: 1. 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 backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 83. 3. Turn...window, select Yes. Press F10; Select Power-On Password. 6. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while HDP icon is appearing on the computer. 2. Remove the backup battery. For how to recover data from the hard disk drive. The POP has been removed. 5. How to remove the ...
... If no SVP has been set and is known by the servicer: 1. 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 backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 83. 3. Turn...window, select Yes. Press F10; Select Power-On Password. 6. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while HDP icon is appearing on the computer. 2. Remove the backup battery. For how to recover data from the hard disk drive. The POP has been removed. 5. How to remove the ...