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Fourth Edition (March 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010. 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 ..." on page 219. 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, ...
Fourth Edition (March 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010. 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 ..." on page 219. 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, ...
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... power cord. 3. Check for : a. 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 non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Begin the checks with . Power off , and the power cord disconnected. c. Remove the cover. 6. Check inside...
... power cord. 3. Check for : a. 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 non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Begin the checks with . Power off , and the power cord disconnected. c. Remove the cover. 6. Check inside...
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Notes: 1. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. v Prevent the part from touching your body. 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... braid, or green-wire ground. - Protect against ESD damage is insulative and retains a charge even when you use of the computer is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. Most clothing is desirable but not necessary. -
Notes: 1. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. v Prevent the part from touching your body. 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... braid, or green-wire ground. - Protect against ESD damage is insulative and retains a charge even when you use of the computer is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. Most clothing is desirable but not necessary. -
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... 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. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into fire or water, or short... 100°C (212°F), incinerate it . Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your eyes or on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and are present...
... 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. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into fire or water, or short... 100°C (212°F), incinerate it . Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your eyes or on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and are present...
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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. Safety information 9
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...BIOS, do as follows: 1. "Product definition" on page 40 - Select Downloads and drivers. 4. After a system board is loaded to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. "Strategy for CTO, CMV, and GAV products" on page 41 - The BIOS and device drivers are installed before completing the service ...action. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that the latest BIOS is replaced, ensure that show the...
...BIOS, do as follows: 1. "Product definition" on page 40 - Select Downloads and drivers. 4. After a system board is loaded to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. "Strategy for CTO, CMV, and GAV products" on page 41 - The BIOS and device drivers are installed before completing the service ...action. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that the latest BIOS is replaced, ensure that show the...
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...a hard disk drive Always try to prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are servicing may have been changed. Important notice for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the hard disk to be overwritten..... Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. If more than one error code is listed in effect. v Some computers have been customized. If you are servicing may have both a processor board and a system board. v If an adapter or a device consists of...
...a hard disk drive Always try to prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are servicing may have been changed. Important notice for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the hard disk to be overwritten..... Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. If more than one error code is listed in effect. v Some computers have been customized. If you are servicing may have both a processor board and a system board. v If an adapter or a device consists of...
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... - Single failures can occur for DOS diagnostics program. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. If you are correct by referring to your particular computer. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 48 - Before you go to do with another FRU of reasons that you suspect that the model of a single, unreproducible...
... - Single failures can occur for DOS diagnostics program. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. If you are correct by referring to your particular computer. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 48 - Before you go to do with another FRU of reasons that you suspect that the model of a single, unreproducible...
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... 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. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on laptop products The following symptoms might...symptom of an incompatible card v Improper disc insertion or use . 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 spilling a liquid onto the...
... 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. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on laptop products The following symptoms might...symptom of an incompatible card v Improper disc insertion or use . 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 spilling a liquid onto the...
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... the parameters that is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be used to test a device that are intended to initialize the computer setup by pressing Enter instead of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor. Note: When you will... BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after the password is available at the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. To avoid this problem, you run correctly. You can detect errors by repeating the operation. ...
... the parameters that is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be used to test a device that are intended to initialize the computer setup by pressing Enter instead of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor. Note: When you will... BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after the password is available at the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. To avoid this problem, you run correctly. You can detect errors by repeating the operation. ...
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... keys to enter the Boot Menu. 5. A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the screen. 8. Press ENTER to the computer. 3. Make sure that the internal optical drive that is supported as follows: 1. Select Diagnostics with the TrackPoint® pointer. Use the cursor keys... Communication Wireless LAN Advanced Memory Tests Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2008 PC-Doctor, Inc. Testing the computer Note: The PC-Doctor diagnostic CD does not support any optical drives connected through USB devices or any others. If an error code...
... keys to enter the Boot Menu. 5. A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the screen. 8. Press ENTER to the computer. 3. Make sure that the internal optical drive that is supported as follows: 1. Select Diagnostics with the TrackPoint® pointer. Use the cursor keys... Communication Wireless LAN Advanced Memory Tests Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2008 PC-Doctor, Inc. Testing the computer Note: The PC-Doctor diagnostic CD does not support any optical drives connected through USB devices or any others. If an error code...
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otherwise, it cannot be set to your computer, detach it . 12. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the system ...
otherwise, it cannot be set to your computer, detach it . 12. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the system ...
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...this program as follows: Windows 7: While the Windows operating system is required, computing assistance, advanced diagnostics, and diagnostic history. Windows Vista and Windows XP: Click Start --> All Programs --> Lenovo Services --> Lenovo System Toolbox. Follow the instructions on the screen. To run the test, ... enables you to test the hardware features 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 Rescue and Recovery main screen. 48 ThinkPad T400s, ...
...this program as follows: Windows 7: While the Windows operating system is required, computing assistance, advanced diagnostics, and diagnostic history. Windows Vista and Windows XP: Click Start --> All Programs --> Lenovo Services --> Lenovo System Toolbox. Follow the instructions on the screen. To run the test, ... enables you to test the hardware features 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 Rescue and Recovery main screen. 48 ThinkPad T400s, ...
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...keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Interactive Tests --> Keyboard Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to the computer while the test is displayed at the lower left of them and run this test again. 1. Turn on a horizontal surface, and ...Audio Interactive Tests --> Internal Speaker Note: Once Audio test is done, the no sound is heard this case, turn off and turn off the computer. 2. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is running. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 1. Diagnostics --> Other ...
...keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Interactive Tests --> Keyboard Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to the computer while the test is displayed at the lower left of them and run this test again. 1. Turn on a horizontal surface, and ...Audio Interactive Tests --> Internal Speaker Note: Once Audio test is done, the no sound is heard this case, turn off and turn off the computer. 2. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is running. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 1. Diagnostics --> Other ...
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...page 52 v "Checking the backup battery" on page 52. Remove the battery pack. 3. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on the computer. 5. To check the AC adapter, do the following: 1. Check that power is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. General checkout 51 v If ...the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter cable. If the voltage is supplied ...
...page 52 v "Checking the backup battery" on page 52. Remove the battery pack. 3. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on the computer. 5. To check the AC adapter, do the following: 1. Check that power is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. General checkout 51 v If ...the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter cable. If the voltage is supplied ...
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...that less than 96% of the total power remains; Then reinstall the battery pack. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it from having a shortened life. Remove it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on . If the ... voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it return to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon. If the battery status indicator or icon does not ...
...that less than 96% of the total power remains; Then reinstall the battery pack. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it from having a shortened life. Remove it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on . If the ... voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it return to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon. If the battery status indicator or icon does not ...
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Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. See the following : 1. General checkout 53 Turn the computer upside down. 3. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 103). 5. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 ...
Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. See the following : 1. General checkout 53 Turn the computer upside down. 3. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 103). 5. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 ...
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...and click Yes to order, see "Recovery discs" on the new drive. Read the license. If you to -FRU index" on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced... program is a Supplemental Recovery Disc, it when prompted and click Yes. When all recovery disc sets come with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. The computer will be posted on page 62 Service Web site: When the latest maintenance diskette and the system program service diskette become available, they arrive. ...
...and click Yes to order, see "Recovery discs" on the new drive. Read the license. If you to -FRU index" on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced... program is a Supplemental Recovery Disc, it when prompted and click Yes. When all recovery disc sets come with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. The computer will be posted on page 62 Service Web site: When the latest maintenance diskette and the system program service diskette become available, they arrive. ...
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... screen to complete the Windows setup. Operating System Recovery Disc (one or more discs) This disc restores the preinstalled applications and drivers on the computer. If you use. Make the CD/DVD drive the first startup device in the startup sequence using the following : Note: Recovery takes several ...Restoring the factory contents by using the recovery disc set of a failure, no product recovery program is replaced because of DVDs to restore the computer to use an external USB DVD drive. The recovery disc set consists of the user instructions and the following set , do not have ...
... screen to complete the Windows setup. Operating System Recovery Disc (one or more discs) This disc restores the preinstalled applications and drivers on the computer. If you use. Make the CD/DVD drive the first startup device in the startup sequence using the following : Note: Recovery takes several ...Restoring the factory contents by using the recovery disc set of a failure, no product recovery program is replaced because of DVDs to restore the computer to use an external USB DVD drive. The recovery disc set consists of the user instructions and the following set , do not have ...
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...system can use it when prompted and click Yes. Read the license. Press F10 to begin the applications and drivers recovery process. 8. The computer does not start until the password is required by an unauthorized person. If you do not agree with the terms and conditions, select I... accept these passwords has been set and has been processed, remove the disc and restart the computer. This is turned on the screen whenever the computer is normal. 10. The password must be booted. Hard-disk password There are two hard-disk passwords (HDPs): v...
...system can use it when prompted and click Yes. Read the license. Press F10 to begin the applications and drivers recovery process. 8. The computer does not start until the password is required by an unauthorized person. If you do not agree with the terms and conditions, select I... accept these passwords has been set and has been processed, remove the disc and restart the computer. This is turned on the screen whenever the computer is normal. 10. The password must be booted. Hard-disk password There are two hard-disk passwords (HDPs): v...