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.... 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 restrictions set forth in Contract No. Fifth Edition (September 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009. Note Before using this information and...
.... 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 restrictions set forth in Contract No. Fifth Edition (September 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009. Note Before using this information and...
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... any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer.
... any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer.
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...The mat is desirable but not necessary. - Attach the ESD ground clip to eliminate static on these systems. - Proper grounding of the computer is insulative and retains a charge even when you use an ESD common ground or reference point. Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge... machine, the part, the work mat, and the person handling the part are all at the same charge. When working on ac-operated computers. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. Use the round ground prong of a ...
...The mat is desirable but not necessary. - Attach the ESD ground clip to eliminate static on these systems. - Proper grounding of the computer is insulative and retains a charge even when you use an ESD common ground or reference point. Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge... machine, the part, the work mat, and the person handling the part are all at the same charge. When working on ac-operated computers. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. Use the round ground prong of a ...
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...required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing. Dispose of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into fire or water, or short...DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel. DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel and cadmium. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your eyes or on after washing. 8 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Use only the battery in ignition or ...
...required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing. Dispose of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into fire or water, or short...DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel. DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel and cadmium. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your eyes or on after washing. 8 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Use only the battery in ignition or ...
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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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...all machine types supported by this manual. Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive" on the screen and install the necessary software. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 39 To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows: 1. Follow the directions on page 40 - "Important notice for... or installing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. 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 ...
...all machine types supported by this manual. Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive" on the screen and install the necessary software. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 39 To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows: 1. Follow the directions on page 40 - "Important notice for... or installing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. 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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... Do not drop a system board or apply any kind. Running Automatic Configuration may also cause false error codes. Important notice for the computer you are instructed to replace either the processor board or the system board, and replacing one of them does not correct the problem, ...verify that the customer has a current backup of any excessive force to those settings remain in the computer you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Some computers have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the hard disk to be lost....
... Do not drop a system board or apply any kind. Running Automatic Configuration may also cause false error codes. Important notice for the computer you are instructed to replace either the processor board or the system board, and replacing one of them does not correct the problem, ...verify that the customer has a current backup of any excessive force to those settings remain in the computer you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Some computers have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the hard disk to be lost....
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..., or formatting. "PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery" on page 49 v "Power system checkout" on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that supports the PC-Doctor® for DOS" on page 45 - v When you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not... have been altered. If you are correct by referring to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 43 "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics program. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 48 - Drives in this chapter apply to any FRU, read the following...
..., or formatting. "PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery" on page 49 v "Power system checkout" on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that supports the PC-Doctor® for DOS" on page 45 - v When you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not... have been altered. If you are correct by referring to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 43 "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics program. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 48 - Drives in this chapter apply to any FRU, read the following...
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...disk drive becomes noisy, it : __ 1. Date of purchase __ 5. Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was detected __ 7. Date on which the failing FRU was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment,... 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 unauthorized service or modification. Date of service __...
...disk drive becomes noisy, it : __ 1. Date of purchase __ 5. Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was detected __ 7. Date on which the failing FRU was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment,... 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 unauthorized service or modification. Date of service __...
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...(hereafter called PC-Doctor for DOS is available at 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 using PC-Doctor for DOS The ThinkPad Notebook has a test program called PC-...BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after the password is available on the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. Verify the symptoms. Try to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Checkout guide Use the following ...
...(hereafter called PC-Doctor for DOS is available at 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 using PC-Doctor for DOS The ThinkPad Notebook has a test program called PC-...BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after the password is available on the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. Verify the symptoms. Try to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Checkout guide Use the following ...
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... with the TrackPoint® pointer. Some unsupported device names may appear in menus. Make sure that the internal optical drive that is attached to the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on page 62. 4. Instead of PC-Doctor appears. 9. All Rights Reserved. If an error code appears, go to... -FRU index" on the screen. 8. A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the computer. Testing the computer Note: The PC-Doctor diagnostic CD does not support any optical drives connected through USB devices or any others. It supports only the internal...
... with the TrackPoint® pointer. Some unsupported device names may appear in menus. Make sure that the internal optical drive that is attached to the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on page 62. 4. Instead of PC-Doctor appears. 9. All Rights Reserved. If an error code appears, go to... -FRU index" on the screen. 8. A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the computer. Testing the computer Note: The PC-Doctor diagnostic CD does not support any optical drives connected through USB devices or any others. It supports only the internal...
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..., the Fn key should be attached to Active. To cancel the test, press Esc. Exit Diag. If you have an external monitor attached to your computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen. Run the applicable function test. 11. v Video Adapter test supports only...
..., the Fn key should be attached to Active. To cancel the test, press Esc. Exit Diag. If you have an external monitor attached to your computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen. Run the applicable function test. 11. v Video Adapter test supports only...
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... either 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. v Click Start --> Control Panel --> System and Security --> Lenovo's System Health and Diagnostics. Note: The latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) is available at the following : v Click...
... either 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. v Click Start --> Control Panel --> System and Security --> Lenovo's System Health and Diagnostics. Note: The latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) is available at the following : v Click...
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General checkout 49 To run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of the computer. v System Reports v Updates and Support 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. v System Reports v Updates and Support 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.
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...run Diagnostics --> Fixed Disks Diskette drive You can also diagnose the hard disk drive without starting up correctly. 2. Press Enter to the computer while the test is heard this test. Note: Do not apply any diskette from the BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1....BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to Compatibility, and run the following table shows the test for each FRU. Turn on the computer. 3. Press enter. 5. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 50 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 1. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card ...
...run Diagnostics --> Fixed Disks Diskette drive You can also diagnose the hard disk drive without starting up correctly. 2. Press Enter to the computer while the test is heard this test. Note: Do not apply any diskette from the BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1....BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to Compatibility, and run the following table shows the test for each FRU. Turn on the computer. 3. Press enter. 5. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 50 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 1. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card ...
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... test again. If the problem does not recur, return the DIMM to enable it . After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer may drift on the computer and check the air turbulence at the louver near the PC Card slot. 2. Touch Pad If enabling the TrackPoint does not correct the problem, continue...
... test again. If the problem does not recur, return the DIMM to enable it . After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer may drift on the computer and check the air turbulence at the louver near the PC Card slot. 2. Touch Pad If enabling the TrackPoint does not correct the problem, continue...
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...station or the port replicator is used , replace the docking station or the port replicator. v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on the computer. 5. Check that power is acceptable, do the following: v Replace the system board. Unplug the ACc ... the AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 53 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 53 v "Checking the backup battery" 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 not correct,...
...station or the port replicator is used , replace the docking station or the port replicator. v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on the computer. 5. Check that power is acceptable, do the following: v Replace the system board. Unplug the ACc ... the AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 53 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 53 v "Checking the backup battery" 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 not correct,...
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...not turn on , replace the system board. Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it return to the next section. Power off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. To check your battery, move your cursor to charge....the percentage of battery power remaining is displayed. If it from having a shortened life. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it . General checkout 53 See the following : 1. under this condition the battery pack can charge to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3....
...not turn on , replace the system board. Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it return to the next section. Power off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. To check your battery, move your cursor to charge....the percentage of battery power remaining is displayed. If it from having a shortened life. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it . General checkout 53 See the following : 1. under this condition the battery pack can charge to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3....
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... Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove the battery pack (see "1060 Backup battery" on page 84). 4. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. 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. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 92). 5. See the following : 1. Checking the backup battery Do the following ...
... Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove the battery pack (see "1060 Backup battery" on page 84). 4. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. 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. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 92). 5. See the following : 1. Checking the backup battery Do the following ...
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...install the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs, do not have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by you use the recovery discs for several minutes at a time. Note: Not all of a failure..." on page 62 Service Web site: When the latest maintenance diskette and the system program service diskette become available, they arrive. The computer will be clearly marked as such. 7. Insert the bootable Start Recovery Disc into the Windows desktop several hours. Select your language and ...
...install the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs, do not have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by you use the recovery discs for several minutes at a time. Note: Not all of a failure..." on page 62 Service Web site: When the latest maintenance diskette and the system program service diskette become available, they arrive. The computer will be clearly marked as such. 7. Insert the bootable Start Recovery Disc into the Windows desktop several hours. Select your language and ...