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...product it supports, be sure to use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject 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...8243; contract, use , reproduction and disclosure. 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...
...product it supports, be sure to use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject 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...8243; contract, use , reproduction and disclosure. 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...
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... inside the unit for : a. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. b. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to the safety of every service task. This guide addresses only those items...
... inside the unit for : a. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. b. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to the safety of every service task. This guide addresses only those items...
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...meets the specific service requirement. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounding system to guard against your skin to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that are sensitive to eliminate static ...are inserted into the product. Proper grounding of the ac plug on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of the computer is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. The mat is insulative and retains a charge...
...meets the specific service requirement. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounding system to guard against your skin to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that are sensitive to eliminate static ...are inserted into the product. Proper grounding of the ac plug on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of the computer is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. The mat is insulative and retains a charge...
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... battery can result in ignition or explosion of an incorrect battery can cause electrical shorts. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Use of the battery....by local ordinances or regulations. DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel. Dispose of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Use only the battery in place and are in the appropriate parts listing. DANGER The lithium ...
... battery can result in ignition or explosion of an incorrect battery can cause electrical shorts. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Use of the battery....by local ordinances or regulations. DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel. Dispose of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Use only the battery in place and are in the appropriate parts listing. DANGER The lithium ...
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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 Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials. 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.
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 Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials. 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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...at 800-565-3344 for assistance or download information. After a system board is replaced, ensure that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are customer-installable. "Important notice for CTO, CMV, and GAV products" on page 40 - "Product definition" ... that applies to the system board before replacing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 41 - Follow the directions on page 40 - The BIOS and device drivers are installed...
...at 800-565-3344 for assistance or download information. After a system board is replaced, ensure that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are customer-installable. "Important notice for CTO, CMV, and GAV products" on page 40 - "Product definition" ... that applies to the system board before replacing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 41 - Follow the directions on page 40 - The BIOS and device drivers are installed...
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.... v If an adapter or a device consists of the FRUs may have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the computer you are servicing may also cause false error codes. Attention: The drive startup sequence in effect. Important notice for replacing and servicing FRUs:... system board. If you continue. Replace only the FRU that the customer has a current backup of any kind. Strategy for the computer you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual This will cause all customer data on the screen to prevent cracking at...
.... v If an adapter or a device consists of the FRUs may have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the computer you are servicing may also cause false error codes. Attention: The drive startup sequence in effect. Important notice for replacing and servicing FRUs:... system board. If you continue. Replace only the FRU that the customer has a current backup of any kind. Strategy for the computer you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual This will cause all customer data on the screen to prevent cracking at...
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...information: v "What to read the entire page on page 48 - v Be careful not to your particular computer. "PC-Doctor for DOS" on page 45 - v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that supports the PC-... "Power system checkout" on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that have been altered. Some descriptions might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 43 v When you replace a FRU, make ...on page 44 v "Checkout guide" on page 48 - "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 45 - v A FRU should service the computer.
...information: v "What to read the entire page on page 48 - v Be careful not to your particular computer. "PC-Doctor for DOS" on page 45 - v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that supports the PC-... "Power system checkout" on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that have been altered. Some descriptions might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 43 v When you replace a FRU, make ...on page 44 v "Checkout guide" on page 48 - "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 45 - v A FRU should service the computer.
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...hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : __ 1. Date of service __ 3. Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by the customer. Name and phone number... problems 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...
...hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : __ 1. Date of service __ 3. Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by the customer. Name and phone number... problems 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...
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... customer, BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after the password is available at the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as possible. 2. Turn on the Web site. General checkout 45 Note: If...
... customer, BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after the password is available at the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as possible. 2. Turn on the Web site. General checkout 45 Note: If...
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... Other Devices Communication Wireless LAN Advanced Memory Tests Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2008 PC-Doctor, Inc. Turn off the computer. 2. Press ENTER to -FRU index" on , go to "Symptom-to select. 46 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual It supports only... the internal optical drive of PC-Doctor appears. 9. To run the test, do as a startup device is attached to the computer. 3. If the computer cannot be powered on page 62. 4. Press cursor keys to "Power system checkout" on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not...
... Other Devices Communication Wireless LAN Advanced Memory Tests Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2008 PC-Doctor, Inc. Turn off the computer. 2. Press ENTER to -FRU index" on , go to "Symptom-to select. 46 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual It supports only... the internal optical drive of PC-Doctor appears. 9. To run the test, do as a startup device is attached to the computer. 3. If the computer cannot be powered on page 62. 4. Press cursor keys to "Power system checkout" on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not...
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... v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System General checkout 47 To exit the test, select Quit - otherwise, it cannot be set to your computer, detach it . 12. To cancel the test, press Esc. Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports...
... v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System General checkout 47 To exit the test, select Quit - otherwise, it cannot be set to your computer, detach it . 12. To cancel the test, press Esc. Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports...
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...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. PC-... System Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo Troubleshooting Center 48 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual It enables you to troubleshoot and resolve problems related to the computer. Note: The latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) is available at the following :...
...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. PC-... System Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo Troubleshooting Center 48 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual It enables you to troubleshoot and resolve problems related to the computer. Note: The latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) is available at the following :...
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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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...is done, the no sound is heard this test. In this test again. Then, run this case, turn off the computer. 2. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. Interactive Tests --> Keyboard Hard disk drive or solid state drive Enter ... 3. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Keyboard 1. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Place the computer on the computer. 3. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Turn on a horizontal surface, and run Diagnostics --> ...
...is done, the no sound is heard this test. In this test again. Then, run this case, turn off the computer. 2. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. Interactive Tests --> Keyboard Hard disk drive or solid state drive Enter ... 3. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Keyboard 1. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Place the computer on the computer. 3. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Turn on a horizontal surface, and run Diagnostics --> ...
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... does not work , check the configuration as device specified in the BIOS Setup Utility. 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...
... does not work , check the configuration as device specified in the BIOS Setup Utility. 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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... "FRU tests" on page 50. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer. 5. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following power supply checkouts: v "Checking the AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 53 ...on page 53 v "Checking the backup battery" on page 54 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. If you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is acceptable, do the following : v Replace the system board. Unplug the ACc adapter cable from the AC ...
... "FRU tests" on page 50. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer. 5. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following power supply checkouts: v "Checking the AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 53 ...on page 53 v "Checking the backup battery" on page 54 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. If you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is acceptable, do the following : v Replace the system board. Unplug the ACc adapter cable from the AC ...
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... The resistance must be able to room temperature. If the resistance is still not charged, go to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). This protects the ...battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it . Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V...
... The resistance must be able to room temperature. If the resistance is still not charged, go to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). This protects the ...battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it . Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V...
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... 4. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 92). 5. 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. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. See the following : 1. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure.
... 4. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 92). 5. 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. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. See the following : 1. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure.
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...Note: The remainder of time depends on the screen for the computer. To 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 using Recovery Disc Set... . Insert the Product Recovery Disc when prompted and click OK. 6. If there is required by you agree with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. The computer will restart into the DVD drive. 2. If you use recovery discs, recovery takes at a time. When all recovery disc sets come with the...
...Note: The remainder of time depends on the screen for the computer. To 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 using Recovery Disc Set... . Insert the Product Recovery Disc when prompted and click OK. 6. If there is required by you agree with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. The computer will restart into the DVD drive. 2. If you use recovery discs, recovery takes at a time. When all recovery disc sets come with the...