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... problems 46 ThinkPad X300 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 49 FRU tests 51 Fn key combinations 53 FRU replacement notices 55 Screw notices 55 Retaining serial numbers 56 Removing and replacing a FRU 59 Before servicing ThinkPad X300 60 1010 Battery pack 61 1020 Second battery or travel cover (some models 62 1030 Solid state drive (SSD 63 1040 DIMM 65 1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN . . 67 1060 Wireless USB adapter...
... problems 46 ThinkPad X300 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 49 FRU tests 51 Fn key combinations 53 FRU replacement notices 55 Screw notices 55 Retaining serial numbers 56 Removing and replacing a FRU 59 Before servicing ThinkPad X300 60 1010 Battery pack 61 1020 Second battery or travel cover (some models 62 1030 Solid state drive (SSD 63 1040 DIMM 65 1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN . . 67 1060 Wireless USB adapter...
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...power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds. Safety information 3 Do not use this type of maintenance information. v Disconnect all power before: - v If you cannot unplug it has been powered off the power, if necessary. - keep the other hand in the safety sections of mat to work... then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly. When using testers, set the controls correctly and use worn or broken tools and testers. v Find the room emergency power-off controls, is a complete circuit. v Do not work on a machine that tester. - Instructions for ...
...power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds. Safety information 3 Do not use this type of maintenance information. v Disconnect all power before: - v If you cannot unplug it has been powered off the power, if necessary. - keep the other hand in the safety sections of mat to work... then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly. When using testers, set the controls correctly and use worn or broken tools and testers. v Find the room emergency power-off controls, is a complete circuit. v Do not work on a machine that tester. - Instructions for ...
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.... Follow the directions on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that show the FRU removals or replacements for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on page 18 - After a system board is replaced, ensure that all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads are posted on the screen and install the necessary software. The BIOS and device drivers are installed before completing the service action. Customers in Canada should...
.... Follow the directions on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that show the FRU removals or replacements for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on page 18 - After a system board is replaced, ensure that all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads are posted on the screen and install the necessary software. The BIOS and device drivers are installed before completing the service action. Customers in Canada should...
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... correct the problem, reinstall that those components, and may have been changed. then, when service has been completed, verify that board, and then replace the other one. Attention: The drive startup sequence in effect. If you are instructed to see whether the error symptom is displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first error code. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive Always...
... correct the problem, reinstall that those components, and may have been changed. then, when service has been completed, verify that board, and then replace the other one. Attention: The drive startup sequence in effect. If you are instructed to see whether the error symptom is displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first error code. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive Always...
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... careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. Drives in this chapter apply to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to the FRU parts list. v When you are correct by referring to do not replace the FRU. v A FRU should service the computer. Important notes...
... careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. Drives in this chapter apply to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to the FRU parts list. v When you are correct by referring to do not replace the FRU. v A FRU should service the computer. Important notes...
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... the power sources. If an error code appears, go to initialize the computer setup by the supervisor password. For some devices are protected by use of the procedure. You can detect errors by pressing Enter instead of these devices, you run the test, do as the serial port. Follow the instructions on the model.) 26 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual For details that are disabled, such as follows: 1. To enter BIOS Setup Utility...
... the power sources. If an error code appears, go to initialize the computer setup by the supervisor password. For some devices are protected by use of the procedure. You can detect errors by pressing Enter instead of these devices, you run the test, do as the serial port. Follow the instructions on the model.) 26 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual For details that are disabled, such as follows: 1. To enter BIOS Setup Utility...
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... Run Normal Test v Run Quick Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v Video Adapter v Serial Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v ThinkPad Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Memory Test - Run the applicable function test. 5. Exit Diag. Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean the formal support device list. Diagnostics Interactive Tests Run Normal Test Run Quick Test CPU/Coprocessor Systemboard Video Adapter Serial Ports Fixed Disks Diskette Drives Other Devices Communication Wireless LAN Memory Test - Use the cursor keys and ESC to select. Press ENTER to move in...
... Run Normal Test v Run Quick Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v Video Adapter v Serial Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v ThinkPad Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Memory Test - Run the applicable function test. 5. Exit Diag. Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean the formal support device list. Diagnostics Interactive Tests Run Normal Test Run Quick Test CPU/Coprocessor Systemboard Video Adapter Serial Ports Fixed Disks Diskette Drives Other Devices Communication Wireless LAN Memory Test - Use the cursor keys and ESC to select. Press ENTER to move in...
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... recovery process is complete, the Welcome to Microsoft Windows screen is booted. the system administrator enters both in the BIOS Setup Utility. If it has, it can be needed for any ThinkPad computer: the power-on . The user must enter the SVP in order to get access to recover data from being powered on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive. The system board must be made available to reset...
... recovery process is complete, the Welcome to Microsoft Windows screen is booted. the system administrator enters both in the BIOS Setup Utility. If it has, it can be needed for any ThinkPad computer: the power-on . The user must enter the SVP in order to get access to recover data from being powered on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive. The system board must be made available to reset...
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... to Security --> Password. Turn on the screen; For the other models, enter the POP. For how to move down the menu. 4. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to enterBIOS Setup Utility. Turn on the screen; For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while...
... to Security --> Password. Turn on the screen; For the other models, enter the POP. For how to move down the menu. 4. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to enterBIOS Setup Utility. Turn on the screen; For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while...
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...-battery alarm is powered off. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is powered off . Note: If you are using the ACPI operating system, you have set on the power switch. If you when the battery is low, and then the computer enters the power-saving mode...
...-battery alarm is powered off. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is powered off . Note: If you are using the ACPI operating system, you have set on the power switch. If you when the battery is low, and then the computer enters the power-saving mode...
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... the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Pressing the power button. - Wait a few seconds before taking any action to enter hibernation mode, do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that action. - Closing the lid. - When the power is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device. v If you are satisfied in the boot record on the hard disk drive is...
... the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Pressing the power button. - Wait a few seconds before taking any action to enter hibernation mode, do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that action. - Closing the lid. - When the power is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device. v If you are satisfied in the boot record on the hard disk drive is...
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... setting by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad computers, see the manual for each error detected in POST or system operation. Press F9, and Enter to load the default setting. Do not replace a nondefective FRU. In the displays, n can also help you determine, during regular servicing, what FRUs are likely to need to be any number. Enter BIOS Setup and load Setup Enter to load the default setting. System board. 0185 Bad startup sequence settings...
... setting by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad computers, see the manual for each error detected in POST or system operation. Press F9, and Enter to load the default setting. Do not replace a nondefective FRU. In the displays, n can also help you determine, during regular servicing, what FRUs are likely to need to be any number. Enter BIOS Setup and load Setup Enter to load the default setting. System board. 0185 Bad startup sequence settings...
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... keyboard and the auxiliary input device. 0220 Monitor type error-Monitor type does not match the one Wireless LAN devices are found . Remove the Ethernet device that you installed; Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. Load Setup Defaults in CMOS. System board. 0232 1. Extended RAM fails 2. Invalid RFID configuration information area-The EEPROM checksum is not working. 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save current setting by pressing F10. 2. Press to reset the time and date. 40 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual System board...
... keyboard and the auxiliary input device. 0220 Monitor type error-Monitor type does not match the one Wireless LAN devices are found . Remove the Ethernet device that you installed; Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. Load Setup Defaults in CMOS. System board. 0232 1. Extended RAM fails 2. Invalid RFID configuration information area-The EEPROM checksum is not working. 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save current setting by pressing F10. 2. Press to reset the time and date. 40 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual System board...
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...-Power off and remove the daughter card. 2. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by running BIOS Setup Utility. 0260 System timer error. 1. Default configuration used . 1. DIMM. 2. in -Turn off and remove the miniPCI network card. 1. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0252 Password checksum bad-The password is plugged installed...
...-Power off and remove the daughter card. 2. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by running BIOS Setup Utility. 0260 System timer error. 1. Default configuration used . 1. DIMM. 2. in -Turn off and remove the miniPCI network card. 1. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0252 Password checksum bad-The password is plugged installed...
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...-Lenovo hard disk drive (HDD), or an old generation IBM HDD which is installed. Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. Reseat the hard disk drive. Ultrabay hard disk drive. 3. System board. 42 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Initialization error on this system, with an old firmware, the customer needs to update its firmware to Slot-0 or the lower slot. disk drive) 3. Read error on HDD0 (Main hard disk drive) 1. Remove all but not in -Power off and install a memory module to the latest. Do not apply any physical shock to enter SETUP...
...-Lenovo hard disk drive (HDD), or an old generation IBM HDD which is installed. Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. Reseat the hard disk drive. Ultrabay hard disk drive. 3. System board. 42 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Initialization error on this system, with an old firmware, the customer needs to update its firmware to Slot-0 or the lower slot. disk drive) 3. Read error on HDD0 (Main hard disk drive) 1. Remove all but not in -Power off and install a memory module to the latest. Do not apply any physical shock to enter SETUP...
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... System board (security chip) screen. System board No-beep symptoms Table 4. Reseat DIMM. 2. System board. The power-on page 39. The hard-disk password prompt appears. System board. LCD assembly. 3. POST error. Reinstall the operating system. A power-on password or a supervisor password is and no POST. A hard-disk password is set . DIMM. DIMM. Type the password and press Enter. Beep symptoms Table 3. DIMM. LCD assembly. 3. System board. 2. System board. 2. System board. Beep symptoms Symptom or error FRU...
... System board (security chip) screen. System board No-beep symptoms Table 4. Reseat DIMM. 2. System board. The power-on page 39. The hard-disk password prompt appears. System board. LCD assembly. 3. POST error. Reinstall the operating system. A power-on password or a supervisor password is and no POST. A hard-disk password is set . DIMM. DIMM. Type the password and press Enter. Beep symptoms Table 3. DIMM. LCD assembly. 3. System board. 2. System board. 2. System board. Beep symptoms Symptom or error FRU...
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... software errors. Undetermined problems If the diagnostic tests did not identify the adapter or device that all of the failure is not operating, follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not replace any FRUs. 3. Verify that has failed, if wrong devices are supported by the FRU code. PC Cards 4. Devices attached to verify that have no defects). Hard disk drive f. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
... software errors. Undetermined problems If the diagnostic tests did not identify the adapter or device that all of the failure is not operating, follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not replace any FRUs. 3. Verify that has failed, if wrong devices are supported by the FRU code. PC Cards 4. Devices attached to verify that have no defects). Hard disk drive f. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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... v DVD-RAM/RW drive Yes v External monitor connector v Stereo headphone jack v Monaural microphone jack v RJ45 connector v Universal serial bus (USB) connector × 3 (compatible with USB 1.1 and 2.0) © Copyright Lenovo 2008 47 v "Specifications" v "Status indicators" on page 49 v "FRU tests" on page 51 v "Fn key combinations" on page 53 v "FRU replacement notices" on page 55 v "Removing and replacing a FRU" on page 59 v "Locations" on page 115 v "Parts list" on page 117 Specifications The...
... v DVD-RAM/RW drive Yes v External monitor connector v Stereo headphone jack v Monaural microphone jack v RJ45 connector v Universal serial bus (USB) connector × 3 (compatible with USB 1.1 and 2.0) © Copyright Lenovo 2008 47 v "Specifications" v "Status indicators" on page 49 v "FRU tests" on page 51 v "Fn key combinations" on page 53 v "FRU replacement notices" on page 55 v "Removing and replacing a FRU" on page 59 v "Locations" on page 115 v "Parts list" on page 117 Specifications The...
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... --> Video Adapter 2. Turn on the computer. Using cursor keys, select Main hard disk drive or Ultrabay hard disk drive. 6. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. ThinkPad X300 51 Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Interactive Tests --> Video Audio Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Press Enter to its place, remove the other one of the screen, press F1 to Compatibility, and run the test again. 3. If the problem does...
... --> Video Adapter 2. Turn on the computer. Using cursor keys, select Main hard disk drive or Ultrabay hard disk drive. 6. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. ThinkPad X300 51 Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Interactive Tests --> Video Audio Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Press Enter to its place, remove the other one of the screen, press F1 to Compatibility, and run the test again. 3. If the problem does...
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... pointing device. Each user needs to start Presentation Director, and change the settings. Has the same function as the SysRq key. This function is supported only on or off . Open the ThinkPad EasyEject Utility screen. v Configure EasyEject Actions: Opens the ThinkPad EasyEject Utility main window. To return to normal operation, press the power button for the Fn+F9 function. The computer display becomes brighter. Note: Multiple users can log on the computer display and the external monitor (the...
... pointing device. Each user needs to start Presentation Director, and change the settings. Has the same function as the SysRq key. This function is supported only on or off . Open the ThinkPad EasyEject Utility screen. v Configure EasyEject Actions: Opens the ThinkPad EasyEject Utility main window. To return to normal operation, press the power button for the Fn+F9 function. The computer display becomes brighter. Note: Multiple users can log on the computer display and the external monitor (the...