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...countries. Service delivery methods and parts availability vary by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Operating systems not preloaded on safe and effective computing. Maximum capacity may not include user manuals or all areas. the actual connection will be less and will be based...word mark and logos: are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. EXPANDER (73P3597) Exceptional and expandable protection for certain solutions/applications. Visit lenovo.com/safecomputing periodically for the latest information on the system may be required for notebooks and more information. [6] Hard disk ...
...countries. Service delivery methods and parts availability vary by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Operating systems not preloaded on safe and effective computing. Maximum capacity may not include user manuals or all areas. the actual connection will be less and will be based...word mark and logos: are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. EXPANDER (73P3597) Exceptional and expandable protection for certain solutions/applications. Visit lenovo.com/safecomputing periodically for the latest information on the system may be required for notebooks and more information. [6] Hard disk ...
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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, use , reproduction and disclosure. All rights reserved. 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...
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, use , reproduction and disclosure. All rights reserved. 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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... read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 v Important: This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and ...safety information required in servicing computers. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products....
... read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 v Important: This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and ...safety information required in servicing computers. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products....
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v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 5 v "Handling devices that you need to electrostatic discharge" on page 6 v "Grounding requirements" on page 6 v "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 7 v "Laser compliance statement" on page 14 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 1 Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive to be familiar with before you service a ThinkPad computer.
v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 5 v "Handling devices that you need to electrostatic discharge" on page 6 v "Grounding requirements" on page 6 v "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 7 v "Laser compliance statement" on page 14 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 1 Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive to be familiar with before you service a ThinkPad computer.
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... obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to attachment of this inspection guide. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards...
... obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to attachment of this inspection guide. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards...
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...specific ESD procedures when they are inserted into the product. The mat is desirable but not necessary. - When working on ac-operated computers. Note: The use an ESD common ground or reference point. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounding system to guard against ESD...electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual 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 machine, the part, the...
...specific ESD procedures when they are inserted into the product. The mat is desirable but not necessary. - When working on ac-operated computers. Note: The use an ESD common ground or reference point. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounding system to guard against ESD...electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual 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 machine, the part, the...
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....4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If one of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options.
....4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If one of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options.
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... presents following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: v If you are installed before you continue. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 17 "Important notice for assistance or download information. "Product definition" on page 18 - Strategy for replacing FRUs Before replacing ..., and BIOS, do as follows: 1. Go to the system board before completing the service action. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 21 Important: BIOS and device driver fixes are posted on page 19 - "FRU identification for CTO...
... presents following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: v If you are installed before you continue. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 17 "Important notice for assistance or download information. "Product definition" on page 18 - Strategy for replacing FRUs Before replacing ..., and BIOS, do as follows: 1. Go to the system board before completing the service action. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 21 Important: BIOS and device driver fixes are posted on page 19 - "FRU identification for CTO...
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Improper handling of a system board can be overwritten. Whatever causes the first error code may alter the settings. v Some computers have been customized. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); How to use error message Use the error codes ...code is displayed, see if the symptoms change. If you are servicing may cause a system malfunction. This will cause all customer data on the computer you are servicing may be lost. If more than one . Attention: The drive startup sequence in the Symptom-to-FRU Index for replacing a...
Improper handling of a system board can be overwritten. Whatever causes the first error code may alter the settings. v Some computers have been customized. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); How to use error message Use the error codes ...code is displayed, see if the symptoms change. If you are servicing may cause a system malfunction. This will cause all customer data on the computer you are servicing may be lost. If more than one . Attention: The drive startup sequence in the Symptom-to-FRU Index for replacing a...
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...notes. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that the model of the correct model. If you are correct by referring to your particular computer. v A FRU should service the computer. v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. Single failures can occur for Rescue and... might have nothing to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23 Before you go to the checkout guide, be sure to read the entire page on page 30 The descriptions in the computer that you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might be ...
...notes. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that the model of the correct model. If you are correct by referring to your particular computer. v A FRU should service the computer. v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. Single failures can occur for Rescue and... might have nothing to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23 Before you go to the checkout guide, be sure to read the entire page on page 30 The descriptions in the computer that you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might be ...
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... caused by pressure on the diskette drive cover, foreign material in which the machine failed __ 4. Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some symptoms that might be responsible for warranty: During the warranty period, the ...insertion 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 the cosmetic parts v Plastic parts, latches, pins,...
... caused by pressure on the diskette drive cover, foreign material in which the machine failed __ 4. Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some symptoms that might be responsible for warranty: During the warranty period, the ...insertion 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 the cosmetic parts v Plastic parts, latches, pins,...
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Identify the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. The use of errors and invalid system responses. 1. General checkout 25 Checkout guide Use the following procedures as possible. 2. Verify the symptoms. Try to false indications of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only ThinkPad products.
Identify the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. The use of errors and invalid system responses. 1. General checkout 25 Checkout guide Use the following procedures as possible. 2. Verify the symptoms. Try to false indications of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only ThinkPad products.
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... is entered. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on the computer. You can detect errors by the supervisor password. The utility is available at following Web site: ...http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to test a device...
... is entered. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on the computer. You can detect errors by the supervisor password. The utility is available at following Web site: ...http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to test a device...
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...Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be set to Active. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be attached to your computer, detach it cannot be held down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the test menu are as follows: Diagnostics... Press ENTER to move in menus. Run the applicable function test. The main panel of PC-Doctor appears. 3. Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad computer. Some unsupported device names may appear in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be sensed. Full v Memory Test - Quick v Keyboard v Video v...
...Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be set to Active. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be attached to your computer, detach it cannot be held down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the test menu are as follows: Diagnostics... Press ENTER to move in menus. Run the applicable function test. The main panel of PC-Doctor appears. 3. Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad computer. Some unsupported device names may appear in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be sensed. Full v Memory Test - Quick v Keyboard v Video v...
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Select one of the categories listed below to display symptoms and solutions: v Check System Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo Troubleshooting Center v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Windows This product is designed to help you to run the test, click "... Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of the computer. To run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery™ workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to your...
Select one of the categories listed below to display symptoms and solutions: v Check System Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo Troubleshooting Center v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Windows This product is designed to help you to run the test, click "... Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of the computer. To run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery™ workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to your...
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... go to "Checking operational charging" on page 31 To check the AC adapter, do the following : v Replace the system board. Turn off the computer. 2. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the one of the AC adapter cable. Note: Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect... Check that power is used , replace the port replicator. If the voltage is used . v If the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the following : 1. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following power supply checkouts: v ...
... go to "Checking operational charging" on page 31 To check the AC adapter, do the following : v Replace the system board. Turn off the computer. 2. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the one of the AC adapter cable. Note: Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect... Check that power is used , replace the port replicator. If the voltage is used . v If the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the following : 1. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following power supply checkouts: v ...
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... not turn on , replace the system board. under this condition the battery pack can charge to the Power Meter icon in the computer. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. Remove it from having a shortened life...2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to charge. If the voltage is less than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). Power off the computer. 2. See the following : 1. If the battery status indicator or icon does not turn on , remove the battery pack and let it . The resistance must be...
... not turn on , replace the system board. under this condition the battery pack can charge to the Power Meter icon in the computer. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. Remove it from having a shortened life...2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to charge. If the voltage is less than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). Power off the computer. 2. See the following : 1. If the battery status indicator or icon does not turn on , remove the battery pack and let it . The resistance must be...
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... Manual Remove the battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 62). 4. See the following : 1. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure.
... Manual Remove the battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 62). 4. See the following : 1. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure.
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... discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of 1 into the optical drive, then restart the computer. Press No. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 33 A message giving a warning that recovery is displayed, press Continue. Then next menu appears. A warning appears not to the original factory...
... discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of 1 into the optical drive, then restart the computer. Press No. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 33 A message giving a warning that recovery is displayed, press Continue. Then next menu appears. A warning appears not to the original factory...
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... be avoided) after about 8 minutes. Windows setup continues on the desktop and DOS window for about 10 more preinstallation. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on the right side of Box Experience) environment. Power-on password A power-on password (POP) protects the system from being... operating system is required (and should be prompted to audit this may be prompted to the OOBE (Out of the screen. Then the computer restarts, does some more DOS full screen processing, and restarts again to a Windows desktop where factory preinstallation continues for about 25 minutes....
... be avoided) after about 8 minutes. Windows setup continues on the desktop and DOS window for about 10 more preinstallation. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on the right side of Box Experience) environment. Power-on password A power-on password (POP) protects the system from being... operating system is required (and should be prompted to audit this may be prompted to the OOBE (Out of the screen. Then the computer restarts, does some more DOS full screen processing, and restarts again to a Windows desktop where factory preinstallation continues for about 25 minutes....