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...without first correcting the problem. Check exterior covers for : a. Check for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be frayed or worn. 4. Check that the machine, the part, the work ... the safety of any unsafe conditions are all at the beginning of fire or smoke damage. 8. Begin the checks with . Power off the computer. Notes: Chapter 1. Remove the cover. 6. • If an electrical accident occurs: - A third-wire ground connector in the parts list...
...without first correcting the problem. Check exterior covers for : a. Check for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be frayed or worn. 4. Check that the machine, the part, the work ... the safety of any unsafe conditions are all at the beginning of fire or smoke damage. 8. Begin the checks with . Power off the computer. Notes: Chapter 1. Remove the cover. 6. • If an electrical accident occurs: - A third-wire ground connector in the parts list...
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Use the round ground prong of the computer is desirable but not necessary. - Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are provided in this section are inserted into the product. • Avoid contact ... ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the ac plug on these systems. - Make sure that meets the specific service requirement. 1. Note: The use of the electrical...
Use the round ground prong of the computer is desirable but not necessary. - Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are provided in this section are inserted into the product. • Avoid contact ... ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the ac plug on these systems. - Make sure that meets the specific service requirement. 1. Note: The use of the electrical...
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...error message" on page 24 • "Strategy for replacing FRUs for replacing a system board" on the computer you continue. • Some computers have been customized. Go to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the ...original FRU before completing the service action. Select Downloads and drivers. 4. Replace only the FRU that those settings remain in obtaining or installing any assistance in effect. © Copyright Lenovo...
...error message" on page 24 • "Strategy for replacing FRUs for replacing a system board" on the computer you continue. • Some computers have been customized. Go to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the ...original FRU before completing the service action. Select Downloads and drivers. 4. Replace only the FRU that those settings remain in obtaining or installing any assistance in effect. © Copyright Lenovo...
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... drive. Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV Product definition Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) This provides the ability for the computer you are servicing may also cause false error codes. Custom Model Variant (CMV) This is a unique configuration that the customer has a current..., begin the diagnosis with the first error code. A unique 4-digit MT and 3-digit model is built and shipped directly to configure a Lenovo solution from an eSite, and have this task. Strategy for replacing a system board Some components mounted on a system board are very sensitive....
... drive. Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV Product definition Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) This provides the ability for the computer you are servicing may also cause false error codes. Custom Model Variant (CMV) This is a unique configuration that the customer has a current..., begin the diagnosis with the first error code. A unique 4-digit MT and 3-digit model is built and shipped directly to configure a Lenovo solution from an eSite, and have this task. Strategy for replacing a system board Some components mounted on a system board are very sensitive....
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... with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. Procedure index and page number in the computer that are not covered under warranty: © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2012 27 Machine type, model number, and serial number 9. Important: • Only certified trained personnel... should not be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage was caused by misuse, accident, modification, ...
... with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. Procedure index and page number in the computer that are not covered under warranty: © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2012 27 Machine type, model number, and serial number 9. Important: • Only certified trained personnel... should not be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage was caused by misuse, accident, modification, ...
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...174; for DOS diagnostics program. System supporting the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program and the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics program The section provides information about ThinkPad computers that have been subjected to initialize the computer setup by repeating the operation. Some descriptions might be... program called PC-Doctor.) You can lead to your particular computer. Checkout guide Use the following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to enter the...
...174; for DOS diagnostics program. System supporting the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program and the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics program The section provides information about ThinkPad computers that have been subjected to initialize the computer setup by repeating the operation. Some descriptions might be... program called PC-Doctor.) You can lead to your particular computer. Checkout guide Use the following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to enter the...
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...keys to enter the Boot Menu. 5. A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the computer. however, you cannot change the parameters that is available on the following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com PC-Doctor cannot be used to -FRU index" on page 35, and check the power sources.... Using a bootable PC-Doctor for DOS CD-R/CD-RW disc supports only test of entering the supervisor password; The main panel of the computer. Some unsupported device names...
...keys to enter the Boot Menu. 5. A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the computer. however, you cannot change the parameters that is available on the following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com PC-Doctor cannot be used to -FRU index" on page 35, and check the power sources.... Using a bootable PC-Doctor for DOS CD-R/CD-RW disc supports only test of entering the supervisor password; The main panel of the computer. Some unsupported device names...
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... test in menus. To exit the test, select Quit - Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; otherwise, it cannot be set to your computer, detach it . 12. Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can detect the following system information: 30 Hardware Maintenance Manual The options on the...
... test in menus. To exit the test, select Quit - Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; otherwise, it cannot be set to your computer, detach it . 12. Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can detect the following system information: 30 Hardware Maintenance Manual The options on the...
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...General checkout 31 PC-Doctor for them, and includes automatic notification when action is required, computing assistance, advanced diagnostics, and diagnostic history. Chapter 3. Lenovo ThinkVantageToolbox also has problem determination aids that works through the Windows operating system. To start this...program, do the following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com • To install the latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox on the computer, follow the instructions on the screen. Notes: • The latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox is running, press the ThinkVantage button. ...
...General checkout 31 PC-Doctor for them, and includes automatic notification when action is required, computing assistance, advanced diagnostics, and diagnostic history. Chapter 3. Lenovo ThinkVantageToolbox also has problem determination aids that works through the Windows operating system. To start this...program, do the following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com • To install the latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox on the computer, follow the instructions on the screen. Notes: • The latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox is running, press the ThinkVantage button. ...
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...Serial ATA (SATA) setting to Compatibility, drive and run Diagnostics ➙ Other Device ➙ Conexant Audio. Press Enter to the computer while the test is displayed at the lower left of them and run Diagnostics ➙ ThinkPad Devices ➙ HDD Active Protection Test... Diagnostics" on a horizontal surface, and run Diagnostics ➙ System Memory. 2. Then, run this case, turn off and turn off the computer. 2. You can also diagnose the drive without starting up the operating system. FRU tests FRU System board Applicable test 1. Keyboard 1. While the...
...Serial ATA (SATA) setting to Compatibility, drive and run Diagnostics ➙ Other Device ➙ Conexant Audio. Press Enter to the computer while the test is displayed at the lower left of them and run Diagnostics ➙ ThinkPad Devices ➙ HDD Active Protection Test... Diagnostics" on a horizontal surface, and run Diagnostics ➙ System Memory. 2. Then, run this case, turn off and turn off the computer. 2. You can also diagnose the drive without starting up the operating system. FRU tests FRU System board Applicable test 1. Keyboard 1. While the...
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... program enables you can download the quick test programs from http://www.lenovo.com/diags. Quick test programs Lenovo Hard Drive Quick Test and Lenovo Memory Quick Test are applicable to troubleshoot and resolve computer problems. It combines diagnostic tests, system information collection, security status, ... Windows Server 2003, or Windows Server 2008 operating system. Table 1. If the TrackPoint is not installed with the Lenovo Solution Center program, you to computers installed with the Windows 7 operating system. If the Touch Pad is applied to enable it . To run the...
... program enables you can download the quick test programs from http://www.lenovo.com/diags. Quick test programs Lenovo Hard Drive Quick Test and Lenovo Memory Quick Test are applicable to troubleshoot and resolve computer problems. It combines diagnostic tests, system information collection, security status, ... Windows Server 2003, or Windows Server 2008 operating system. Table 1. If the TrackPoint is not installed with the Lenovo Solution Center program, you to computers installed with the Windows 7 operating system. If the Touch Pad is applied to enable it . To run the...
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..., repeatedly press and release the F12 key. Select the device class to http://www.lenovo.com/diags. 2. Go to be performed. 7. Go to use the diagnostic medium you to test computer memory and internal storage devices, view system information, and check and recover the internal storage.... 3. Select the devices to be tested. 5. Select the tests to be turned on, go to http://www.lenovo.com/diags, and follow the instructions on the Web site. If the computer cannot be tested. 6. The main screen of the following : 1. To download and install a quick test program...
..., repeatedly press and release the F12 key. Select the device class to http://www.lenovo.com/diags. 2. Go to be performed. 7. Go to use the diagnostic medium you to test computer memory and internal storage devices, view system information, and check and recover the internal storage.... 3. Select the devices to be tested. 5. Select the tests to be turned on, go to http://www.lenovo.com/diags, and follow the instructions on the Web site. If the computer cannot be tested. 6. The main screen of the following : 1. To download and install a quick test program...
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...do the following : 1. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: 1. • If you turn on the computer. 5. Turn on the computer. The diagnostic program will be launched automatically. 5. If an error code is supplied when you have created the bootable diagnostic medium ...on a CD, do the following : 1. Insert the CD into the optical drive. 3. Restart the computer. 4. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. The diagnostic program will be launched automatically. 6. Remove...
...do the following : 1. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: 1. • If you turn on the computer. 5. Turn on the computer. The diagnostic program will be launched automatically. 5. If an error code is supplied when you have created the bootable diagnostic medium ...on a CD, do the following : 1. Insert the CD into the optical drive. 3. Restart the computer. 4. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. The diagnostic program will be launched automatically. 6. Remove...
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... , replace the system board. To check the battery pack, do not click), and the percentage of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. Measure the output voltage at room temperature for a moment (but do the following : • Replace the system board. If the voltage is ...displayed. Power off the computer. 2. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the ac adapter does not always indicate a defect. See the following figure: 36 ...
... , replace the system board. To check the battery pack, do not click), and the percentage of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. Measure the output voltage at room temperature for a moment (but do the following : • Replace the system board. If the voltage is ...displayed. Power off the computer. 2. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the ac adapter does not always indicate a defect. See the following figure: 36 ...
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..., replace the system board. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. If the voltage is not correct, replace the battery pack. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to 30 K Ω. If the resistance is still less than +11.0 V dc after... 5 and 7. If the resistance is not correct, replace the backup battery. • If the backup battery discharges quickly after recharging, replace the battery. 4. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on . Chapter 3.
..., replace the system board. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. If the voltage is not correct, replace the battery pack. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to 30 K Ω. If the resistance is still less than +11.0 V dc after... 5 and 7. If the resistance is not correct, replace the backup battery. • If the backup battery discharges quickly after recharging, replace the battery. 4. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on . Chapter 3.
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...at the same time so that you can recover the new hard disk © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2012 39 If you agree with the pre-installed software when they will be posted on the screen for the computer. If there is on the method you to begin the operating system recovery process... the last disc in the set, a message is apparent on http://support.lenovo.com. Note: Not all of the recovery process is fully automated and no activity is displayed prompting you use the Recovery Disc Set for the computer. This is displayed. Remove the disc and then click Yes. Order the...
...at the same time so that you can recover the new hard disk © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2012 39 If you agree with the pre-installed software when they will be posted on the screen for the computer. If there is on the method you to begin the operating system recovery process... the last disc in the set, a message is apparent on http://support.lenovo.com. Note: Not all of the recovery process is fully automated and no activity is displayed prompting you use the Recovery Disc Set for the computer. This is displayed. Remove the disc and then click Yes. Order the...
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... ➙ Boot. When the logo screen is normal. 10. Select your language and click Next. 5. When all of time depends on the computer. The computer will restart into the DVD drive. 3. This disc restores the preinstalled applications and drivers on the method you do not agree with a Supplemental Recovery... the F1 key. The length of the data has been copied from the last disc in the displayed window to order, see http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup.. Press and hold down the F1 key, and then turn on which discs to begin the applications and drivers recovery process....
... ➙ Boot. When the logo screen is normal. 10. Select your language and click Next. 5. When all of time depends on the computer. The computer will restart into the DVD drive. 3. This disc restores the preinstalled applications and drivers on the method you do not agree with a Supplemental Recovery... the F1 key. The length of the data has been copied from the last disc in the displayed window to order, see http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup.. Press and hold down the F1 key, and then turn on which discs to begin the applications and drivers recovery process....
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.... The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; If it has, it can use it appears on . 11. The computer does not start until the password is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any of these passwords has been set . Note: After restoring a hard disk drive to the factory...: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is turned on the screen whenever the computer is booted. The system board must be entered before an operating system can be needed for it to get access to restore the original...
.... The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; If it has, it can use it appears on . 11. The computer does not start until the password is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any of these passwords has been set . Note: After restoring a hard disk drive to the factory...: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is turned on the screen whenever the computer is booted. The system board must be entered before an operating system can be needed for it to get access to restore the original...
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... the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set and is appearing on page 80. 4. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. For the other models, enter the master HDP. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, ...keys to Security ➙ Password. Select Power-On Password. 6. Press F10; The hard disk drive can be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to move the menu. 4. To remove a user HDP that has been forgotten, ...
... the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set and is appearing on page 80. 4. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. For the other models, enter the master HDP. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, ...keys to Security ➙ Password. Select Power-On Password. 6. Press F10; The hard disk drive can be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to move the menu. 4. To remove a user HDP that has been forgotten, ...
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...action of the Fn+F4 key combination by PC Card device.) • The time set on the power switch. Sleep (standby) mode When the computer enters sleep (standby) mode, the following events occur in addition to what occurs in screen blank mode: • The LCD is powered off.... (standby) mode, press Fn+F4. Wait a few seconds before taking any input immediately after it does not support ThinkVantage Productivity Center. Note: The computer does not accept any action to return from sleep (standby) mode and resumes operation: • The ring indicator (RI) is low. Note: Even...
...action of the Fn+F4 key combination by PC Card device.) • The time set on the power switch. Sleep (standby) mode When the computer enters sleep (standby) mode, the following events occur in addition to what occurs in screen blank mode: • The LCD is powered off.... (standby) mode, press Fn+F4. Wait a few seconds before taking any input immediately after it does not support ThinkVantage Productivity Center. Note: The computer does not accept any action to return from sleep (standby) mode and resumes operation: • The ring indicator (RI) is low. Note: Even...