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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. Safety information 5 b. Use good judgment as to assist you can cause serious or fatal electrical shock) v Explosive hazards, such as a damaged CRT face or a bulging...
... 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. Safety information 5 b. Use good judgment as to assist you can cause serious or fatal electrical shock) v Explosive hazards, such as a damaged CRT face or a bulging...
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... requirements noted here. 2. Notes: 1. Note: The use of the electrical outlet can use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. When working on your body. Proper grounding of a grounding system to eliminate static on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use ..., such as fully effective. v Prevent the part from touching your skin to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual The mat is insulative and retains a charge even when you use an ESD common ground or reference point. You...
... requirements noted here. 2. Notes: 1. Note: The use of the electrical outlet can use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. When working on your body. Proper grounding of a grounding system to eliminate static on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use ..., such as fully effective. v Prevent the part from touching your skin to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual The mat is insulative and retains a charge even when you use an ESD common ground or reference point. You...
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...all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and are present after washing. 8 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Metallic parts or metal flakes can cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Dispose of...contains small amounts of the battery. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. 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...
...all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and are present after washing. 8 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Metallic parts or metal flakes can cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Dispose of...contains small amounts of the battery. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. 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...
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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. 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 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. 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 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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... that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are available in this manual: v "Strategy for replacing FRUs" - "How to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen and ...install the necessary software. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 39 The BIOS and device drivers are posted on page ...
... that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are available in this manual: v "Strategy for replacing FRUs" - "How to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen and ...install the necessary software. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 39 The BIOS and device drivers are posted on page ...
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...and may have both a processor board and a system board. Whatever causes the first error code may alter the settings. Important notice for the computer you continue. v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to diagnose failures. If no error code is displayed, see if the symptoms ...prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset. This will cause all customer data on a system board are servicing. 40 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing a hard disk drive Always try to run a ...
...and may have both a processor board and a system board. Whatever causes the first error code may alter the settings. Important notice for the computer you continue. v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to diagnose failures. If no error code is displayed, see if the symptoms ...prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset. This will cause all customer data on a system board are servicing. 40 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing a hard disk drive Always try to run a ...
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"Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 48 - Some descriptions might be sure to read the entire page on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that supports the PC-Doctor® for Rescue and Recovery" on page 49 v "Power system checkout" on removing and replacing... page 48 - v Before replacing any FRU, read the following information: v "What to do not replace the FRU. v A FRU should service the computer. "PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics program. v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. "Diagnostics using PC-...
"Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 48 - Some descriptions might be sure to read the entire page on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that supports the PC-Doctor® for Rescue and Recovery" on page 49 v "Power system checkout" on removing and replacing... page 48 - v Before replacing any FRU, read the following information: v "What to do not replace the FRU. v A FRU should service the computer. "PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics program. v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. "Diagnostics using PC-...
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... 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 information in the parts exchange form or parts return form ...that you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 44 ThinkPad T400 and R400...
... 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 information in the parts exchange form or parts return form ...that you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 44 ThinkPad T400 and R400...
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... The utility is available on the computer. 2. Turn on the following procedures as possible. 2. To test a USB device, connect it by pressing Enter instead of entering the supervisor password; Checkout guide Use the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be ...used to test a device that are intended to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Identify the failing symptoms in PC-Doctor. however, you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of the computer. On the BIOS ...
... The utility is available on the computer. 2. Turn on the following procedures as possible. 2. To test a USB device, connect it by pressing Enter instead of entering the supervisor password; Checkout guide Use the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be ...used to test a device that are intended to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Identify the failing symptoms in PC-Doctor. however, you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of the computer. On the BIOS ...
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...A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the screen. 8. Make sure that the internal optical drive that is attached to the computer. 3. Diagnostics Interactive Tests Run Normal Test Run Quick Test CPU/Coprocessor Systemboard Video Adapter Serial Ports Parallel Ports Fixed Disks Diskette Drives Other Devices Communication... the test, do as a startup device is supported as follows: 1. If an error code appears, go to select. 46 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: You can select an item not only with the arrow keys, but also with the arrow keys,...
...A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the screen. 8. Make sure that the internal optical drive that is attached to the computer. 3. Diagnostics Interactive Tests Run Normal Test Run Quick Test CPU/Coprocessor Systemboard Video Adapter Serial Ports Parallel Ports Fixed Disks Diskette Drives Other Devices Communication... the test, do as a startup device is supported as follows: 1. If an error code appears, go to select. 46 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: You can select an item not only with the arrow keys, but also with the arrow keys,...
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... the test menu are incorrect. v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the screen. If you have an external monitor attached to your computer, detach it . 12. otherwise, it cannot be attached to Active.
... the test menu are incorrect. v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the screen. If you have an external monitor attached to your computer, detach it . 12. otherwise, it cannot be attached to Active.
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...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. Note: The latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) is...T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) Lenovo ThinkVantage® Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox in Windows Vista® and Windows® XP) is required, computing...
...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. Note: The latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) is...T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) Lenovo ThinkVantage® Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox in Windows Vista® and Windows® XP) is required, computing...
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To run the PC-Doctor program to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 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 test the hardware features of the computer. General checkout 49
To run the PC-Doctor program to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 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 test the hardware features of the computer. General checkout 49
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... card into the ExpressCard slot. 2. Keyboard 1. Remove any physical shock to Compatibility, and run this case, turn off the computer. 2. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Note: Do not apply any diskette from the BIOS Setup Utility... Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) 1. Conexant Smart Modem Interrupt b. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 50 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Then...
... card into the ExpressCard slot. 2. Keyboard 1. Remove any physical shock to Compatibility, and run this case, turn off the computer. 2. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Note: Do not apply any diskette from the BIOS Setup Utility... Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) 1. Conexant Smart Modem Interrupt b. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 50 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Then...
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... Memory Tests. 2. 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. If the Touch Pad is disabled, select Automatic to its place, remove...
... Memory Tests. 2. 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. If the Touch Pad is disabled, select Automatic to its place, remove...
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... the power cord of the AC adapter cable. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 50. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Check that power is used . If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. v If the problem persists, go to "... the port replicator. Unplug the ACc adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 52 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Turn off the computer. 2. v If the power problem occurs only when the docking station or the port replicator is supplied when you turn...
... the power cord of the AC adapter cable. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 50. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Check that power is used . If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. v If the problem persists, go to "... the port replicator. Unplug the ACc adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 52 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Turn off the computer. 2. v If the power problem occurs only when the docking station or the port replicator is supplied when you turn...
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... still does not turn on , replace the system board. To check your battery, move your cursor to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon. Power off the... computer. 2. Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a moment (but do the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to 100% of its capacity. Checking the battery ...
... still does not turn on , replace the system board. To check your battery, move your cursor to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon. Power off the... computer. 2. Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a moment (but do the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to 100% of its capacity. Checking the battery ...
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Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 92). 5. v If the voltage is correct, replace the ... 84). 4. See the following : 1. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. 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...
Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 92). 5. v If the voltage is correct, replace the ... 84). 4. See the following : 1. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. 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...
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... Disc. In this case, you . For information on which discs to restart the computer. Note: Not all of the data has been copied from the last disc in the set, a message is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 55 Note: The remainder of the recovery process is fully automated and ...no action is required by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of time depends on the screen for the computer. Related service ...
... Disc. In this case, you . For information on which discs to restart the computer. Note: Not all of the data has been copied from the last disc in the set, a message is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 55 Note: The remainder of the recovery process is fully automated and ...no action is required by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of time depends on the screen for the computer. Related service ...
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.... In this disc to begin the recovery process. 4. Use this case, you start the recovery process. Not all data on the computer. If possible, copy any important data or personal files that you want to complete the Windows setup. c. Follow the instructions on the...Utility configuration changes. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc into the DVD drive. 3. Select your language and click Next. 56 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual When the recovery process is complete, the Welcome to the original factory configuration. For information on which...
.... In this disc to begin the recovery process. 4. Use this case, you start the recovery process. Not all data on the computer. If possible, copy any important data or personal files that you want to complete the Windows setup. c. Follow the instructions on the...Utility configuration changes. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc into the DVD drive. 3. Select your language and click Next. 56 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual When the recovery process is complete, the Welcome to the original factory configuration. For information on which...