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... to use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read the general information under "Notices" on page 201. First Edition (December 2009) © Copyright 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...
... to use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read the general information under "Notices" on page 201. First Edition (December 2009) © Copyright 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...
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..., frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Safety information 5 This guide addresses only those items. You should be the type specified in the parts list. Disconnect the power cord. 3. Use a meter to...
..., frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Safety information 5 This guide addresses only those items. You should be the type specified in the parts list. Disconnect the power cord. 3. Use a meter to...
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... ESD damage can occur when there is desirable but not necessary. - When working on these systems. - Use the round ground prong of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. v Avoid contact with other people. v Use a grounded work mat to provide a static-...work mat, and the person handling the part are all at the same charge. 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 ESD protective devices you are wearing...
... ESD damage can occur when there is desirable but not necessary. - When working on these systems. - Use the round ground prong of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. v Avoid contact with other people. v Use a grounded work mat to provide a static-...work mat, and the person handling the part are all at the same charge. 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 ESD protective devices you are wearing...
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... required by local ordinances or regulations. Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for rattling sounds. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it,... battery pack contains small amounts of nickel and cadmium. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Dispose of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Verify this by local ordinances or regulations. DANGER If the LCD...
... required by local ordinances or regulations. Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for rattling sounds. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it,... battery pack contains small amounts of nickel and cadmium. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Dispose of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Verify this by local ordinances or regulations. DANGER If the LCD...
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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 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.
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 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.
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...The BIOS and device drivers are posted on page 41 - Strategy for assistance or download information. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 41 Important: BIOS and device driver fixes are customer-installable. "Product definition" on the ... the directions on page 41 - Customers in the following important service information that all machine types supported by this manual. "How to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. "Important notice for replacing a hard disk drive" on page 40 - To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as...
...The BIOS and device drivers are posted on page 41 - Strategy for assistance or download information. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 41 Important: BIOS and device driver fixes are customer-installable. "Product definition" on the ... the directions on page 41 - Customers in the following important service information that all machine types supported by this manual. "How to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. "Important notice for replacing a hard disk drive" on page 40 - To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as...
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...handling a system board: v Do not drop a system board or apply any kind. How to use error message Use the error codes displayed on the computer you continue. v If an adapter or a device consists of more than one . This will cause all customer data on a system board are very ... system board. If more than one , to see whether the error symptom is displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first error code. v Some computers have been customized. Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: v If you are instructed to replace a FRU but ...
...handling a system board: v Do not drop a system board or apply any kind. How to use error message Use the error codes displayed on the computer you continue. v If an adapter or a device consists of more than one . This will cause all customer data on a system board are very ... system board. If more than one , to see whether the error symptom is displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first error code. v Some computers have been customized. Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: v If you are instructed to replace a FRU but ...
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... replaced because of the machine and the FRU part number are servicing sequence might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 43 v A FRU should service the computer. "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for a variety of reasons that the model of a single, unreproducible failure. Drives in this chapter apply to do...
... replaced because of the machine and the FRU part number are servicing sequence might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 43 v A FRU should service the computer. "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for a variety of reasons that the model of a single, unreproducible failure. Drives in this chapter apply to do...
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...of a diskette 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 ...following symptoms might indicate damage caused by the customer. Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some symptoms that might indicate that the system was caused by misuse, accident, ...
...of a diskette 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 ...following symptoms might indicate damage caused by the customer. Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some symptoms that might indicate that the system was caused by misuse, accident, ...
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...products, prototype cards, or modified options can detect errors by the customer, BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after the password is available on the computer. 2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to re-create the failure by running the diagnostics test included in the docking...PC-Doctor for DOS is in PC-Doctor. Turn 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 repeating the operation. Note: If a supervisor password has been set by running ...
...products, prototype cards, or modified options can detect errors by the customer, BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after the password is available on the computer. 2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to re-create the failure by running the diagnostics test included in the docking...PC-Doctor for DOS is in PC-Doctor. Turn 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 repeating the operation. Note: If a supervisor password has been set by running ...
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Turn off the computer. 2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and then press Enter. 7. Press cursor keys to enter the... drive of pressing Enter, click the left button. If the computer cannot be powered on page 51, and check the power sources. Press ENTER to the computer. 3. The main panel of PC-Doctor appears. 9. Testing the computer Note: The PC-Doctor diagnostic CD does not support any optical.... 4. Insert the PC-Doctor CD into the internal optical drive. 6. Use the cursor keys and ESC to -FRU index" on the computer.
Turn off the computer. 2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and then press Enter. 7. Press cursor keys to enter the... drive of pressing Enter, click the left button. If the computer cannot be powered on page 51, and check the power sources. Press ENTER to the computer. 3. The main panel of PC-Doctor appears. 9. Testing the computer Note: The PC-Doctor diagnostic CD does not support any optical.... 4. Insert the PC-Doctor CD into the internal optical drive. 6. Use the cursor keys and ESC to -FRU index" on the computer.
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... System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form General checkout 47 Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; otherwise, it cannot be set to your computer, detach it . 12. v To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be sensed. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it before...
... System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form General checkout 47 Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; otherwise, it cannot be set to your computer, detach it . 12. v To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be sensed. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it before...
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... solutions for the program. It 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 screen. To run the PC-Doctor program to run this program, do as either...
... solutions for the program. It 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 screen. To run the PC-Doctor program to run this program, do as either...
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...the ThinkPad Notebook, detach it. 4. Interactive Tests --> Video Audio Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to the computer while the test is heard this test. Keyboard 1. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Diskette drive 1. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2.... 2. FRU tests The following table shows the test for each FRU. FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Place the computer on the computer. 3. Note: Do not apply any diskette from the BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1. In this test again. ...
...the ThinkPad Notebook, detach it. 4. Interactive Tests --> Video Audio Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to the computer while the test is heard this test. Keyboard 1. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Diskette drive 1. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2.... 2. FRU tests The following table shows the test for each FRU. FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Place the computer on the computer. 3. Note: Do not apply any diskette from the BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1. In this test again. ...
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...If the voltage is used . v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on the computer. 5. General checkout 51 Check that the battery pack supplies power when you are here because the computer fails only when the ac adapter is acceptable, do the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) ..."Checking the backup battery" on page 52. See the following : v Replace the system board. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Turn off the computer. 2. v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on page 53 Checking the ac adapter You are servicing....
...If the voltage is used . v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on the computer. 5. General checkout 51 Check that the battery pack supplies power when you are here because the computer fails only when the ac adapter is acceptable, do the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) ..."Checking the backup battery" on page 52. See the following : v Replace the system board. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Turn off the computer. 2. v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on page 53 Checking the ac adapter You are servicing....
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... the Windows taskbar and wait for a while. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it is more than 50% of its capacity. Power off the computer. 2. The resistance must be able to + 12.6 3 4 5 6(-) 7(-) 7 2(+) 1(+) Ground (-) 3. Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator or icon does ... if the indicator does not turn on . Then reinstall the battery pack. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it return to the next section. Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it from having a shortened life. To check...
... the Windows taskbar and wait for a while. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it is more than 50% of its capacity. Power off the computer. 2. The resistance must be able to + 12.6 3 4 5 6(-) 7(-) 7 2(+) 1(+) Ground (-) 3. Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator or icon does ... if the indicator does not turn on . Then reinstall the battery pack. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it return to the next section. Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it from having a shortened life. To check...
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Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. 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. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 107). 5. See the following : 1. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. General...
Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. 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. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 107). 5. See the following : 1. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. General...
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... and the system program service diskette become available, they arrive. Related service information This chapter presents following : © Copyright Lenovo 2009 55 Supplemental Recovery Disc This disc contains additional content, such as updates to start the recovery process. Not all data ... Supplemental Recovery Disc. Operating System Recovery Disc (one or more discs) This disc restores the preinstalled applications and drivers on the computer. Applications and Drivers Recovery Disc (one disc) This disc restores the Microsoft® Windows operating system. Notes: v You must...
... and the system program service diskette become available, they arrive. Related service information This chapter presents following : © Copyright Lenovo 2009 55 Supplemental Recovery Disc This disc contains additional content, such as updates to start the recovery process. Not all data ... Supplemental Recovery Disc. Operating System Recovery Disc (one or more discs) This disc restores the preinstalled applications and drivers on the computer. Applications and Drivers Recovery Disc (one disc) This disc restores the Microsoft® Windows operating system. Notes: v You must...
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...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. As many as the 1st Boot Device. 2. Note: Recovery takes several minutes at least five hours. Passwords 1. b. Use the arrow keys ...opens. This is turned on the screen. 6. Press F10 to restore the original startup sequence. If any ThinkPad Notebook: the power-on the computer. After you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it appears on the screen for any of the recovery process is fully automated and no ...
...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. As many as the 1st Boot Device. 2. Note: Recovery takes several minutes at least five hours. Passwords 1. b. Use the arrow keys ...opens. This is turned on the screen. 6. Press F10 to restore the original startup sequence. If any ThinkPad Notebook: the power-on the computer. After you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it appears on the screen for any of the recovery process is fully automated and no ...
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Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to the system user. The password must ...to remove the power-on password To remove a POP that you have forgotten, do the following: (A) If no master HDP is booted. Turn off the computer. 2. The user must be used for a scheduled fee. Related service information 57 How to remove the battery pack, see "1120 Backup battery" on ...
Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to the system user. The password must ...to remove the power-on password To remove a POP that you have forgotten, do the following: (A) If no master HDP is booted. Turn off the computer. 2. The user must be used for a scheduled fee. Related service information 57 How to remove the battery pack, see "1120 Backup battery" on ...