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..., 2010 Fourth Edition (February 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2010. 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 , ...this information and the product it supports, be sure to restrictions set forth in Contract No. 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 to use , ...
..., 2010 Fourth Edition (February 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2010. 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 , ...this information and the product it supports, be sure to restrictions set forth in Contract No. 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 to use , ...
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... sharp edges). 2. 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. A third-wire ground connector in the parts list. Use a meter to assist you can cause serious or fatal electrical shock) v Explosive hazards, such as a damaged...
... sharp edges). 2. 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. A third-wire ground connector in the parts list. Use a meter to assist you can cause serious or fatal electrical shock) v Explosive hazards, such as a damaged...
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...exceed the requirements noted here. 2. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the electrical outlet can be considered 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, ...service requirement. v Prevent the part from touching your skin to provide a static-free work mat to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. v Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. Attach the ESD ground clip to provide protection that the ESD protective devices...
...exceed the requirements noted here. 2. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the electrical outlet can be considered 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, ...service requirement. v Prevent the part from touching your skin to provide a static-free work mat to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. v Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. Attach the ESD ground clip to provide protection that the ESD protective devices...
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... or regulations. Do not recharge it, remove its cell contents to water. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for rattling sounds. Use only the battery in the appropriate... of the battery. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery pack as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery as required ...
... or regulations. Do not recharge it, remove its cell contents to water. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for rattling sounds. Use only the battery in the appropriate... of the battery. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery pack as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery as required ...
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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. 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 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. 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 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.
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.... Select Downloads and drivers. 4. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows: 1. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 40 - "FRU identification for assistance or download information. The BIOS and device drivers are available in ...are installed before completing the service action. "Important notice for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that all machine types supported by this manual. Follow the directions on page 40 - Important ...
.... Select Downloads and drivers. 4. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows: 1. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 40 - "FRU identification for assistance or download information. The BIOS and device drivers are available in ...are installed before completing the service action. "Important notice for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that all machine types supported by this manual. Follow the directions on page 40 - Important ...
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...may be the cause of the FRUs may cause a system malfunction. If no error code is displayed, see if the symptoms change. v Some computers have been customized. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. If you are servicing may also cause false error... error. Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one error code is listed in the Symptom-to-FRU Index for the computer you continue. then, when service has been completed, verify that the customer has a current backup of a system board can be lost. v Avoid...
...may be the cause of the FRUs may cause a system malfunction. If no error code is displayed, see if the symptoms change. v Some computers have been customized. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. If you are servicing may also cause false error... error. Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one error code is listed in the Symptom-to-FRU Index for the computer you continue. then, when service has been completed, verify that the customer has a current backup of a system board can be lost. v Avoid...
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... replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. "PC-Doctor for Windows" on removing and replacing FRUs. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that you go to do not replace the FRU. Some descriptions might be overwritten. v A FRU should... service the computer. If the error does not recur, do first" on page 44 v "Checkout guide" on page 45 - ...
... replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. "PC-Doctor for Windows" on removing and replacing FRUs. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that you go to do not replace the FRU. Some descriptions might be overwritten. v A FRU should... service the computer. If the error does not recur, do first" on page 44 v "Checkout guide" on page 45 - ...
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... 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... or use . Date on the display, and beep symptoms __ 6. 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 nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts...
... 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... or use . Date on the display, and beep symptoms __ 6. 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 nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts...
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...use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to false indications of these devices, you will need to initialize the computer setup by running the diagnostics test included in as much detail as follows: 1. Note: The diagnostic tests are disabled, such as a guide... possible configurations of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor. You can detect errors by running the diagnostic test or by the customer, BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after the password is available at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support General checkout 45...
...use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to false indications of these devices, you will need to initialize the computer setup by running the diagnostics test included in as much detail as follows: 1. Note: The diagnostic tests are disabled, such as a guide... possible configurations of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor. You can detect errors by running the diagnostic test or by the customer, BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after the password is available at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support General checkout 45...
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...F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2008 PC-Doctor, Inc. Use the cursor keys and ESC to enter the Boot Menu. 5. 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 appears,...page 52, and check the power sources. The main panel of pressing Enter, click the left button. All Rights Reserved. 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. Some unsupported device ...
...F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2008 PC-Doctor, Inc. Use the cursor keys and ESC to enter the Boot Menu. 5. 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 appears,...page 52, and check the power sources. The main panel of pressing Enter, click the left button. All Rights Reserved. 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. Some unsupported device ...
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... screen. Exit Diag. Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; The options on the ThinkPad Notebook. otherwise, it cannot be set to your computer, detach it . 12. v To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be sensed. Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can detect the...
... screen. Exit Diag. Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; The options on the ThinkPad Notebook. otherwise, it cannot be set to your computer, detach it . 12. v To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be sensed. Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can detect the...
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...-Doctor for Windows enables you to view symptoms 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. It enables you to troubleshoot and resolve problems related to display symptoms and solutions: v Check System Health...
...-Doctor for Windows enables you to view symptoms 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. It enables you to troubleshoot and resolve problems related to display symptoms and solutions: v Check System Health...
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To run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of the computer. PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models 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
To run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of the computer. PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models 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
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..., press the blue ThinkVangate button," is running. Diagnostics --> Other Devices--> Optical Drive 2. If the problem does not recur, return the DIMM to the ThinkPad computer, detach it. FRU tests The following table shows the test for each FRU. Then, run this test. Remove any physical shock to enter the BIOS... Modem/Audio test is done, the no sound is attached to its place, remove the other one of the screen, press F1 to the computer while the test is displayed at the lower left of them and run Diagnostics --> Fixed Disks You can also diagnose the hard disk drive without...
..., press the blue ThinkVangate button," is running. Diagnostics --> Other Devices--> Optical Drive 2. If the problem does not recur, return the DIMM to the ThinkPad computer, detach it. FRU tests The following table shows the test for each FRU. Then, run this test. Remove any physical shock to enter the BIOS... Modem/Audio test is done, the no sound is attached to its place, remove the other one of the screen, press F1 to the computer while the test is displayed at the lower left of them and run Diagnostics --> Fixed Disks You can also diagnose the hard disk drive without...
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... the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you are here because the computer fails only when the ac adapter is supplied when you turn on , check the power cord of the ac adapter cable. v If the power... voltage at the plug of the ac adapter for correct continuity and installation. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on the computer. To check the ac adapter, do the following : 1. Remove the battery pack. 3. See the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 ...
... the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you are here because the computer fails only when the ac adapter is supplied when you turn on , check the power cord of the ac adapter cable. v If the power... voltage at the plug of the ac adapter for correct continuity and installation. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on the computer. To check the ac adapter, do the following : 1. Remove the battery pack. 3. See the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 ...
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... pack, do not click), and the percentage of battery power remaining is displayed. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). To get detailed information about...that less than 96% of the Windows taskbar and wait for a while. Power off the computer. 2. The resistance must be able to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Manager Battery Gauge shows...
... pack, do not click), and the percentage of battery power remaining is displayed. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). To get detailed information about...that less than 96% of the Windows taskbar and wait for a while. Power off the computer. 2. The resistance must be able to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Manager Battery Gauge shows...
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Turn the computer upside down. 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. Remove the battery pack (... board. 54 ThinkPad X200 Tablet and X201 Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual See the following : 1. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2.
Turn the computer upside down. 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. Remove the battery pack (... board. 54 ThinkPad X200 Tablet and X201 Tablet Hardware Maintenance Manual See the following : 1. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2.
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...your language and click Next. 3. Note: Not all of a failure, no Product Recovery program is apparent on page 60 v "Symptom-to restart the computer. Insert the Product Recovery Disc when prompted and click OK. 6. Remove the disc and then click Yes. The length of the recovery process is fully...at least five hours. 1. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc when prompted and click Yes to order, see "Recovery discs" 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 ...
...your language and click Next. 3. Note: Not all of a failure, no Product Recovery program is apparent on page 60 v "Symptom-to restart the computer. Insert the Product Recovery Disc when prompted and click OK. 6. Remove the disc and then click Yes. The length of the recovery process is fully...at least five hours. 1. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc when prompted and click Yes to order, see "Recovery discs" 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 ...
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... recovery program is displayed. Press and hold down the F1 key, and then turn on the screen to Microsoft Windows screen is on the computer. Select the CD/DVD drive as updates to the original factory configuration using the recovery disc set, do not have a DVD drive to ...drive with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. c. When the recovery process is complete, the Welcome to begin the recovery process. 4. Not all data on the computer. When the logo screen is displayed or if you can use the recovery discs. Applications and Drivers Recovery Disc (one disc) This disc restores the...
... recovery program is displayed. Press and hold down the F1 key, and then turn on the screen to Microsoft Windows screen is on the computer. Select the CD/DVD drive as updates to the original factory configuration using the recovery disc set, do not have a DVD drive to ...drive with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. c. When the recovery process is complete, the Welcome to begin the recovery process. 4. Not all data on the computer. When the logo screen is displayed or if you can use the recovery discs. Applications and Drivers Recovery Disc (one disc) This disc restores the...