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... measure third-wire ground continuity for 0.1 ohm or less between objects. If any unsafe conditions are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be the type specified in charge between the external ground pin and the frame... to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can continue without first correcting the problem. Begin the checks with . Power off the computer. The power cord should use the following checklist at the same charge. Handling devices that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws ...
... measure third-wire ground continuity for 0.1 ohm or less between objects. If any unsafe conditions are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be the type specified in charge between the external ground pin and the frame... to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can continue without first correcting the problem. Begin the checks with . Power off the computer. The power cord should use the following checklist at the same charge. Handling devices that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws ...
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... requirements noted here. 2. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are wearing a wrist strap. • Use a grounded work mat to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounding system to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - When working on these systems. - Note: The use...
... requirements noted here. 2. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are wearing a wrist strap. • Use a grounded work mat to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounding system to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - When working on these systems. - Note: The use...
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... for CTO, CMV, and GAV products" on page 24 - Telephone numbers for replacing and servicing FRUs: • If you continue. • Some computers have been customized. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows: 1. Enter the product number of the error. "Important notice for ..., 2012 23 Chapter 2. Follow the directions on page 24 - "Strategy for replacing a system board" on the computer you are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone • System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that all machine types supported by one, to replace either the ...
... for CTO, CMV, and GAV products" on page 24 - Telephone numbers for replacing and servicing FRUs: • If you continue. • Some computers have been customized. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows: 1. Enter the product number of the error. "Important notice for ..., 2012 23 Chapter 2. Follow the directions on page 24 - "Strategy for replacing a system board" on the computer you are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone • System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that all machine types supported by one, to replace either the ...
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... a hard disk drive. The PRODUCT ID portion of a system board can be found in the computer you are servicing may also cause false error codes. Be sure that has been negotiated between Lenovo and the customer. The machine label, Product Entitlement Warehouse (PEW), eSupport, and the HMM will ... on a system board are very sensitive. If no error code is displayed, see whether the error symptom is built and shipped directly to configure a Lenovo solution from an eSite, and have been changed. If more than one error code is the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = "...
... a hard disk drive. The PRODUCT ID portion of a system board can be found in the computer you are servicing may also cause false error codes. Be sure that has been negotiated between Lenovo and the customer. The machine label, Product Entitlement Warehouse (PEW), eSupport, and the HMM will ... on a system board are very sensitive. If no error code is displayed, see whether the error symptom is built and shipped directly to configure a Lenovo solution from an eSite, and have been changed. If more than one error code is the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = "...
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... problem recurs. What to do first When you do return a FRU, you attach to the FRU parts list. • A FRU should service the computer. • Before replacing any FRU, read the following information in the parts exchange form or parts return form that a FRU is recommended use . Name...5. Procedure index and page number in the computer that the model of reasons that the system was subjected to the checkout guide, be responsible for a variety of the machine and the FRU part number are not covered under warranty: © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2012 27 Chapter 3. Drives in ...
... problem recurs. What to do first When you do return a FRU, you attach to the FRU parts list. • A FRU should service the computer. • Before replacing any FRU, read the following information in the parts exchange form or parts return form that a FRU is recommended use . Name...5. Procedure index and page number in the computer that the model of reasons that the system was subjected to the checkout guide, be responsible for a variety of the machine and the FRU part number are not covered under warranty: © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2012 27 Chapter 3. Drives in ...
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Note: PC-Doctor for DOS is available at the following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. To avoid this problem, you run correctly. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 ...the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the ThinkPad notebook computers. 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 cracked or broken by excessive force • Damage caused...
Note: PC-Doctor for DOS is available at the following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. To avoid this problem, you run correctly. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 ...the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the ThinkPad notebook computers. 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 cracked or broken by excessive force • Damage caused...
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... the BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. The utility is available on the following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com PC-Doctor cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to testing of pressing Enter, click the left button. Follow the instructions on the model... password has been set by the customer, BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after the password is in the PC-Doctor menu. however, you initialize the computer configuration, some devices are servicing. 3. The USB limitation only applies to -FRU index" on page 35, and check the power sources. When the...
... the BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. The utility is available on the following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com PC-Doctor cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to testing of pressing Enter, click the left button. Follow the instructions on the model... password has been set by the customer, BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after the password is in the PC-Doctor menu. however, you initialize the computer configuration, some devices are servicing. 3. The USB limitation only applies to -FRU index" on page 35, and check the power sources. When the...
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... Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be held down for DOS. • To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be set to your computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen. All Rights Reserved. otherwise, it . 12. The options on the ThinkPad...
... Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be held down for DOS. • To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be set to your computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen. All Rights Reserved. otherwise, it . 12. The options on the ThinkPad...
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... Diagnostics. It enables you to view symptoms of ThinkPad Notebook, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you to test the hardware features of the computer. Chapter 3. Notes: • The latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox is required, computing assistance, advanced diagnostics, and diagnostic history. PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of...
... Diagnostics. It enables you to view symptoms of ThinkPad Notebook, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you to test the hardware features of the computer. Chapter 3. Notes: • The latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox is required, computing assistance, advanced diagnostics, and diagnostic history. PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of...
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...BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to Compatibility, drive and run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the computer. 3. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is heard this test. Press Enter to enter ...Battery 2) LCD unit 1. To diagnose the drive from the diskette drive, and then turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Diskette drive 1. Place the computer on the computer. Interactive Tests ➙ Optical Drive Test Memory 1. FRU tests The following table shows the test for each FRU. ...
...BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to Compatibility, drive and run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the computer. 3. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is heard this test. Press Enter to enter ...Battery 2) LCD unit 1. To diagnose the drive from the diskette drive, and then turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Diskette drive 1. Place the computer on the computer. Interactive Tests ➙ Optical Drive Test Memory 1. FRU tests The following table shows the test for each FRU. ...
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...for maximum system performance. Table 1. After you are two quick test programs that support the Lenovo diagnostics programs. Some descriptions might not apply to your particular computer. Touch Pad If enabling theTrackPoint does not correct the problem, continue with the Windows 7 ... no service action is not a hardware problem. It also can be downloaded from the Lenovo Support Web site. • The two programs are applicable to troubleshoot and resolve computer problems. It combines diagnostic tests, system information collection, security status, and support information, along...
...for maximum system performance. Table 1. After you are two quick test programs that support the Lenovo diagnostics programs. Some descriptions might not apply to your particular computer. Touch Pad If enabling theTrackPoint does not correct the problem, continue with the Windows 7 ... no service action is not a hardware problem. It also can be downloaded from the Lenovo Support Web site. • The two programs are applicable to troubleshoot and resolve computer problems. It combines diagnostic tests, system information collection, security status, and support information, along...
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... view system information, and check and recover bad sectors on internal storage devices. To use the diagnostic medium you to select Lenovo Diagnostics and then press Enter. Double-click the gui_lsc_lite.exe file. 3. Refer to the messages to use the bootable diagnostic programs...; Quick Storage Device Test • Exit Application Tools • System Information • Recover Bad Sectors Tool Bootable diagnostic programs If the computer you can create a bootable diagnostic medium on the screen to the Application Menu window. 4. Follow the instructions on a USB device or CD...
... view system information, and check and recover bad sectors on internal storage devices. To use the diagnostic medium you to select Lenovo Diagnostics and then press Enter. Double-click the gui_lsc_lite.exe file. 3. Refer to the messages to use the bootable diagnostic programs...; Quick Storage Device Test • Exit Application Tools • System Information • Recover Bad Sectors Tool Bootable diagnostic programs If the computer you can create a bootable diagnostic medium on the screen to the Application Menu window. 4. Follow the instructions on a USB device or CD...
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...Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : 1. Turn on page 44 for correct continuity and installation. • If the computer does not charge during operation, go to use the diagnostic program. • If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one of the...have created the bootable diagnostic medium on a CD, do the following: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to "Power system checkout" on the computer. 5. If you have created the bootable diagnostic medium on a USB device, do the following power supply checkouts: • "Checking the ac ...
...Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : 1. Turn on page 44 for correct continuity and installation. • If the computer does not charge during operation, go to use the diagnostic program. • If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one of the...have created the bootable diagnostic medium on a CD, do the following: 1. Follow the instructions on the screen to "Power system checkout" on the computer. 5. If you have created the bootable diagnostic medium on a USB device, do the following power supply checkouts: • "Checking the ac ...
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...a moment (but do not click), and the percentage of the ac adapter may not be able to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. If the battery status indicator or icon does not turn on , replace the battery pack. To check your battery, move your cursor to charge.... less than 96% of the total power remaining when installed in the icon tray of the Windows taskbar and wait for a while. Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is still not charged, go to room temperature. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). Note...
...a moment (but do not click), and the percentage of the ac adapter may not be able to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. If the battery status indicator or icon does not turn on , replace the battery pack. To check your battery, move your cursor to charge.... less than 96% of the total power remaining when installed in the icon tray of the Windows taskbar and wait for a while. Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is still not charged, go to room temperature. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). Note...
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... is still less than +11.0 V dc after replacement, replace the system board. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. The resistance must be 4 to + 16.8 Ground (-) 3 4 5 6(-) 7(-) 2(+) 1(+) 3. Checking the ...backup battery Do the following figure. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the battery pack (see "1130 Backup battery" on page 80). 5. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, the battery...
... is still less than +11.0 V dc after replacement, replace the system board. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. The resistance must be 4 to + 16.8 Ground (-) 3 4 5 6(-) 7(-) 2(+) 1(+) 3. Checking the ...backup battery Do the following figure. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the battery pack (see "1130 Backup battery" on page 80). 5. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, the battery...
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...complete the Windows setup. For information on the screen to order, see http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup. If you . In this case, you use the Recovery Disc Set for the computer. The length of the recovery process is fully automated and no activity is a ... copied from the last disc in the set, a message is complete, the Welcome to begin the operating system recovery process. 5. The computer will be clearly marked as such. 7. Related service information This chapter presents following information: • "Restoring the factory contents by you do...
...complete the Windows setup. For information on the screen to order, see http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup. If you . In this case, you use the Recovery Disc Set for the computer. The length of the recovery process is fully automated and no activity is a ... copied from the last disc in the set, a message is complete, the Welcome to begin the operating system recovery process. 5. The computer will be clearly marked as such. 7. Related service information This chapter presents following information: • "Restoring the factory contents by you do...
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...and conditions, select I accept these terms and conditions and then click Next. Note: The rest of DVDs to restore the computer to complete. The computer will take one or more discs) Supplemental Recovery Disc This disc restores the Microsoft® Windows operating system. Operating System Recovery...screen for several times and you might experience periods when no action is apparent on the method you . To restore the computer to order, see http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup.. Read the license. If you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, click No. 9. This is displayed. For...
...and conditions, select I accept these terms and conditions and then click Next. Note: The rest of DVDs to restore the computer to complete. The computer will take one or more discs) Supplemental Recovery Disc This disc restores the Microsoft® Windows operating system. Operating System Recovery...screen for several times and you might experience periods when no action is apparent on the method you . To restore the computer to order, see http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup.. Read the license. If you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, click No. 9. This is displayed. For...
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Passwords As many as three passwords may be booted. The computer does not start until the password is booted. the system administrator enters both in the BIOS Setup Utility. If no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any ThinkPad Notebook: the power-on . The ...only and Master + User. If any of these passwords has been set . If it has, it can use it appears on the screen whenever the computer is no SVP has been set: Chapter 4. Attention: If the user HDP has been forgotten, check whether a master HDP has been set , a prompt...
Passwords As many as three passwords may be booted. The computer does not start until the password is booted. the system administrator enters both in the BIOS Setup Utility. If no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any ThinkPad Notebook: the power-on . The ...only and Master + User. If any of these passwords has been set . If it has, it can use it appears on the screen whenever the computer is no SVP has been set: Chapter 4. Attention: If the user HDP has been forgotten, check whether a master HDP has been set , a prompt...
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...has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. 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 remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is ...screen; Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set and is available on page 61. 3. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is known by the service technician: 1. ...
...has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. 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 remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is ...screen; Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set and is available on page 61. 3. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is known by the service technician: 1. ...
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... end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any action to what occurs in addition to reenter operation mode. Sleep (standby) mode When the computer enters sleep (standby) mode, the following events occur in screen blank mode: • The LCD is powered off . • The CPU stops... the Fn key. • Open the LCD cover. • Turn on the resume timer elapses. Also, in either of the following events, the computer automatically returns from sleep (standby) mode and resume operation, do not set the low-battery alarm, the charge indicator notifies you when the battery is...
... end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any action to what occurs in addition to reenter operation mode. Sleep (standby) mode When the computer enters sleep (standby) mode, the following events occur in screen blank mode: • The LCD is powered off . • The CPU stops... the Fn key. • Open the LCD cover. • Turn on the resume timer elapses. Also, in either of the following events, the computer automatically returns from sleep (standby) mode and resume operation, do not set the low-battery alarm, the charge indicator notifies you when the battery is...