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... Sixth Edition (February 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2010. 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. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental...
... Sixth Edition (February 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2010. 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. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental...
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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 inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. Disconnect the power cord. 3. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. The power cord...
... 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 inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. Disconnect the power cord. 3. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. The power cord...
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...Make sure that the ESD protective devices you are all at the same charge. 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 ... the parts in charge between objects. Note: The use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. v Use a grounded work mat to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200si, X201, X201i, and ...
...Make sure that the ESD protective devices you are all at the same charge. 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 ... the parts in charge between objects. Note: The use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. v Use a grounded work mat to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200si, X201, X201i, and ...
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... an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your eyes or on after washing. 8 ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200si, X201, X201i, and X201s Hardware Maintenance Manual DANGER...battery can result in the appropriate parts listing. Use only the battery in ignition or explosion 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 your hands, immediately wash ...
... an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your eyes or on after washing. 8 ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200si, X201, X201i, and X201s Hardware Maintenance Manual DANGER...battery can result in the appropriate parts listing. Use only the battery in ignition or explosion 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 your hands, immediately wash ...
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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. 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
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...fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. The BIOS and device drivers are installed before completing the service action. Strategy for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are customer-installable. After a system board is replaced, ensure that all machine types supported by this... FRUs for assistance or download information. Go 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, 2010 39 "FRU identification for replacing a system board...
...fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. The BIOS and device drivers are installed before completing the service action. Strategy for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are customer-installable. After a system board is replaced, ensure that all machine types supported by this... FRUs for assistance or download information. Go 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, 2010 39 "FRU identification for replacing a system board...
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...on a system board are servicing may have both a processor board and a system board. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are very sensitive. If more than one of them does not correct the problem, reinstall that changed . Note the current configuration... kind. If you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200si, X201, X201i, and X201s Hardware Maintenance Manual Strategy for the computer you continue. Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the screen to diagnose ...
...on a system board are servicing may have both a processor board and a system board. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are very sensitive. If more than one of them does not correct the problem, reinstall that changed . Note the current configuration... kind. If you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200si, X201, X201i, and X201s Hardware Maintenance Manual Strategy for the computer you continue. Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the screen to diagnose ...
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...cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 48 - When you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. Single failures can occur for a variety of a ...PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics program. "FRU tests" on page 50 v "Power system checkout" on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that you suspect that the model of the correct model. Before you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to...
...cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 48 - When you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. Single failures can occur for a variety of a ...PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics program. "FRU tests" on page 50 v "Power system checkout" on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that you suspect that the model of the correct model. Before you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to...
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...and page number in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some symptoms that might be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage was subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 44 ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200si... checking 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 The...
...and page number in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some symptoms that might be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage was subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 44 ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200si... checking 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 The...
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... program called PC-Doctor for DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor.) You can lead to test only ThinkPad products. however, you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of these devices, you will need to re-create the failure by running the diagnostics test included in 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. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS. The utility is entered. To enter BIOS Setup Utility, ...
... program called PC-Doctor for DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor.) You can lead to test only ThinkPad products. however, you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of these devices, you will need to re-create the failure by running the diagnostics test included in 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. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS. The utility is entered. To enter BIOS Setup Utility, ...
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... of the ThinkPad Notebook. A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the screen. 8. If an error code appears, go to the computer. 3. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 to -FRU index" on page 52, and check the power sources. All Rights Reserved. To... keys and ESC to move in the PC-Doctor menu. Make sure that the internal optical drive that is supported as follows: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Press cursor keys to select. 46 ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200si, X201, X201i, and X201s Hardware Maintenance Manual The main panel of PC-Doctor...
... of the ThinkPad Notebook. A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the screen. 8. If an error code appears, go to the computer. 3. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 to -FRU index" on page 52, and check the power sources. All Rights Reserved. To... keys and ESC to move in the PC-Doctor menu. Make sure that the internal optical drive that is supported as follows: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Press cursor keys to select. 46 ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200si, X201, X201i, and X201s Hardware Maintenance Manual The main panel of PC-Doctor...
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...-Doctor shows messages describing it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the ThinkPad Notebook. otherwise, it cannot be set to your computer, detach it . 12. Run the applicable function test. 11. To exit the test, select Quit - v To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be...
...-Doctor shows messages describing it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the ThinkPad Notebook. otherwise, it cannot be set to your computer, detach it . 12. Run the applicable function test. 11. To exit the test, select Quit - v To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be...
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... program, do as 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. Windows Vista and Windows XP: Click Start --> All Programs --> Lenovo Services --> Lenovo System Toolbox. To run this program, see the Help for the...
... program, do as 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. Windows Vista and Windows XP: Click Start --> All Programs --> Lenovo Services --> Lenovo System Toolbox. To run this program, see the Help for the...
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To run the PC-Doctor program to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. General checkout 49 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.
To run the PC-Doctor program to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. General checkout 49 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.
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...Audio Speaker PC Card slot ExpressCard slot Keyboard Hard disk drive Diskette drive Optical drive Memory Applicable test 1. Place the computer on the computer. 3. Insert a PCI-Express/USB Wrap card into the ExpressCard slot. 2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. Press... Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) 1. Interactive Tests --> Video Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to the ThinkPad computer, detach it. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA 1. Turn on a horizontal surface, and run Diagnostics --> Other Device --> Conexant Audio Interactive Tests ...
...Audio Speaker PC Card slot ExpressCard slot Keyboard Hard disk drive Diskette drive Optical drive Memory Applicable test 1. Place the computer on the computer. 3. Insert a PCI-Express/USB Wrap card into the ExpressCard slot. 2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. Press... Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) 1. Interactive Tests --> Video Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to the ThinkPad computer, detach it. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA 1. Turn on a horizontal surface, and run Diagnostics --> Other Device --> Conexant Audio Interactive Tests ...
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..."Checking the backup battery" on page 54 Checking the ac adapter You are servicing. 3. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer. 5. To check the ac adapter, do the following: v Replace the system board. See the following : 1. Check that the battery pack supplies ...turn on , check the power cord of the ac adapter cable. Turn off the computer. 2. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on page 50. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Check that power is used . Turn off the computer. 6. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following figure: 3 2 1 ...
..."Checking the backup battery" on page 54 Checking the ac adapter You are servicing. 3. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer. 5. To check the ac adapter, do the following: v Replace the system board. See the following : 1. Check that the battery pack supplies ...turn on , check the power cord of the ac adapter cable. Turn off the computer. 2. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on page 50. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Check that power is used . Turn off the computer. 6. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following figure: 3 2 1 ...
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... can charge to 100% of the total power remains; Remove it may not be 4 to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. If the voltage is displayed. Reinstall the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not turn on , remove the battery pack and... return to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it . The resistance must be able to the next section. Power off the computer. 2. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon. Remove ...
... can charge to 100% of the total power remains; Remove it may not be 4 to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. If the voltage is displayed. Reinstall the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not turn on , remove the battery pack and... return to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it . The resistance must be able to the next section. Power off the computer. 2. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon. Remove ...
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Turn the computer upside down. 3. See the following : 1. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 100). 5. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Checking the ... backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200si, X201, X201i, and X201s Hardware Maintenance Manual Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2.
Turn the computer upside down. 3. See the following : 1. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 100). 5. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Checking the ... backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200si, X201, X201i, and X201s Hardware Maintenance Manual Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2.
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...is apparent 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. Remove the disc and then click Yes. For information on which discs to begin the operating system ...Disc into the Windows desktop several minutes at the same time so that you might experience periods when no action is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2010 55 When all recovery disc sets come with the terms, select I accept these terms and conditions and then click Next. ...
...is apparent 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. Remove the disc and then click Yes. For information on which discs to begin the operating system ...Disc into the Windows desktop several minutes at the same time so that you might experience periods when no action is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2010 55 When all recovery disc sets come with the terms, select I accept these terms and conditions and then click Next. ...
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...on the screen to begin the recovery process. 4. Order the Recovery Disc Set and the drive at least five hours. 1. To restore the computer to the original factory configuration using the recovery disc set of the user instructions and the following set , do not have a DVD drive to order...Notes: v You must use the recovery discs. When the logo screen is displayed. In this disc to the software that was preinstalled on the computer. If possible, copy any important data or personal files that you can recover the new drive with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. Use the arrow keys...
...on the screen to begin the recovery process. 4. Order the Recovery Disc Set and the drive at least five hours. 1. To restore the computer to the original factory configuration using the recovery disc set of the user instructions and the following set , do not have a DVD drive to order...Notes: v You must use the recovery discs. When the logo screen is displayed. In this disc to the software that was preinstalled on the computer. If possible, copy any important data or personal files that you can recover the new drive with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. Use the arrow keys...