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...to-FRU index 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen 47 Specifications 48 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key ... rails or solid state drive (SSD) and storage converter 66 1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader 68 1050 DIMM 71 1060 Backup battery 72 1070 Keyboard 73 1080 Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) . . . . 75 1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN . . 77 1100 PCI ...
...to-FRU index 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen 47 Specifications 48 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key ... rails or solid state drive (SSD) and storage converter 66 1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader 68 1050 DIMM 71 1060 Backup battery 72 1070 Keyboard 73 1080 Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) . . . . 75 1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN . . 77 1100 PCI ...
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... first correcting the problem. Disconnect the power cord. 3. Use a meter to measure third-wire ground continuity for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to the safety of any obvious non...-ThinkPad alterations. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as loose or missing hardware To determine whether there are any unsafe conditions are ...
... first correcting the problem. Disconnect the power cord. 3. Use a meter to measure third-wire ground continuity for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to the safety of any obvious non...-ThinkPad alterations. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as loose or missing hardware To determine whether there are any unsafe conditions are ...
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...equalizing the charge so that the ESD protective devices you are inserted into the product. Protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Notes: 1. v Avoid contact with other people. Make sure that the machine, the ...part, the work surface. When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on your clothing. Note: The use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed ...
...equalizing the charge so that the ESD protective devices you are inserted into the product. Protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Notes: 1. v Avoid contact with other people. Make sure that the machine, the ...part, the work surface. When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on your clothing. Note: The use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed ...
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...run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Exit Diag. Select one of the ...listed below to display symptoms and solutions: v Check System Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo Troubleshooting Center v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Windows This product is a problem... v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System 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 ...
...run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Exit Diag. Select one of the ...listed below to display symptoms and solutions: v Check System Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo Troubleshooting Center v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Windows This product is a problem... v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System 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 ...
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...is supplied when you turn on, check the power cord of the ac adapter cable. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. General checkout 29 Remove the battery pack. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer. Connect the ac adapter. 4. If the...on page 47. If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac adapter. 4. Turn off the computer. 6. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen)" on page 30 To check the ac adapter, do the following : 1. Unplug the ac adapter cable from the ac adapter...
...is supplied when you turn on, check the power cord of the ac adapter cable. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. General checkout 29 Remove the battery pack. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer. Connect the ac adapter. 4. If the...on page 47. If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac adapter. 4. Turn off the computer. 6. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen)" on page 30 To check the ac adapter, do the following : 1. Unplug the ac adapter cable from the ac adapter...
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... discharged. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Then reinstall the battery pack. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it at least 3 hours, even if...
... discharged. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Then reinstall the battery pack. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it at least 3 hours, even if...
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See the following : 1. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. Remove the battery pack (see "1060 Backup battery" on page 63). 4. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 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. General checkout 31 Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 72). 5. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Checking ...
See the following : 1. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. Remove the battery pack (see "1060 Backup battery" on page 63). 4. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 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. General checkout 31 Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 72). 5. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Checking ...
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...7. Press F10; then, in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes . 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 recover data from the hard disk drive. After the POST ends, the password...HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. When the ThinkPad logo comes up , immediately press F1 to enterBIOS Setup Utility. then enter the master HDP. For how to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 63. 3. Turn on the computer and wait until the...
...7. Press F10; then, in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes . 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 recover data from the hard disk drive. After the POST ends, the password...HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. When the ThinkPad logo comes up , immediately press F1 to enterBIOS Setup Utility. then enter the master HDP. For how to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 63. 3. Turn on the computer and wait until the...
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...enters standby mode, the following events occur in addition to return from standby mode and resumes operation: Related service information 37 This default low-battery behavior is independent of the following : v Press the Fn key. It chooses either of the operating system; Also, in screen blank ...screen blank, standby, and hibernation. To put the computer into standby mode automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set the low-battery alarm, the computer may not do what occurs in either your setting or the default setting, whichever is powered off . In certain circumstances, the...
...enters standby mode, the following events occur in addition to return from standby mode and resumes operation: Related service information 37 This default low-battery behavior is independent of the following : v Press the Fn key. It chooses either of the operating system; Also, in screen blank ...screen blank, standby, and hibernation. To put the computer into standby mode automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set the low-battery alarm, the computer may not do what occurs in either your setting or the default setting, whichever is powered off . In certain circumstances, the...
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... v The system is turned on the hard disk. v If you are stored on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Pressing Fn+F4 keys. Also, the computer goes into hibernation mode, perform that time. Hibernation mode... In hibernation mode, the following actions as the event that causes the system to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. The hibernation file in suspend mode. v If you are satisfied in the boot record on the ...
... v The system is turned on the hard disk. v If you are stored on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Pressing Fn+F4 keys. Also, the computer goes into hibernation mode, perform that time. Hibernation mode... In hibernation mode, the following actions as the event that causes the system to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. The hibernation file in suspend mode. v If you are satisfied in the boot record on the ...
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...does not match the one of them . System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual System board. 0232 1. Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area. 0189 System board... working. 1. Remove the Ethernet device that you installed; Extended RAM fails 2. Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. Table 1. Charge the battery pack. 2. Remove the wireless LAN device that you installed. 2. System board. 021x Keyboard error. Press to ignore the warning message....
...does not match the one of them . System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual System board. 0232 1. Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area. 0189 System board... working. 1. Remove the Ethernet device that you installed; Extended RAM fails 2. Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. Table 1. Charge the battery pack. 2. Remove the wireless LAN device that you installed. 2. System board. 021x Keyboard error. Press to ignore the warning message....
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... used . 1. System board. 02F6 Software NMI failed 1. System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is plugged in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is set in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in -Turn off and...Real-time clock error. 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0251 System CMOS checksum bad- Replace the backup battery. 3. Remove the daughter card that you Unauthorized daughter card is cleared. Related service information 41 Reset the password by connecting the ac ...
... used . 1. System board. 02F6 Software NMI failed 1. System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is plugged in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is set in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in -Turn off and...Real-time clock error. 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0251 System CMOS checksum bad- Replace the backup battery. 3. Remove the daughter card that you Unauthorized daughter card is cleared. Related service information 41 Reset the password by connecting the ac ...
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... system configuration data. Fan error. FRU or action, in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. If memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file. 1. Cannot boot from . Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility...boot order. Check the status of device which you want to boot from. 2. System board. 1. System board. 1. System board. Backup battery. 3. Error messages Table 2. Check that the operating system has no failure and is installed correctly. 2. Related service information 43 DIMM. 2....
... system configuration data. Fan error. FRU or action, in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. If memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file. 1. Cannot boot from . Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility...boot order. Check the status of device which you want to boot from. 2. System board. 1. System board. 1. System board. Backup battery. 3. Error messages Table 2. Check that the operating system has no failure and is installed correctly. 2. Related service information 43 DIMM. 2....
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...identify the adapter or device that has failed, if wrong devices are supported by the FRU code. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Optical disk or diskette in loop mode at the time of the failure is detected, replace the... FRU shown by the computer. Visually check each FRU for the system board in the internal drive i. Battery pack e. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time (do the following devices: a. ... one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
...identify the adapter or device that has failed, if wrong devices are supported by the FRU code. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Optical disk or diskette in loop mode at the time of the failure is detected, replace the... FRU shown by the computer. Visually check each FRU for the system board in the internal drive i. Battery pack e. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time (do the following devices: a. ... one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...-ion battery (6 cells) 2.6 Ah v Li-ion battery (9 cells) 2.6 Ah AC adapter v 65-watt type v 90-watt type Preinstalled operating system v Windows XP Professional v Windows Vista® Home Basic (32 bit) v Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (64 bit) v Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) ThinkPad T400 and...
...-ion battery (6 cells) 2.6 Ah v Li-ion battery (9 cells) 2.6 Ah AC adapter v 65-watt type v 90-watt type Preinstalled operating system v Windows XP Professional v Windows Vista® Home Basic (32 bit) v Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (64 bit) v Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) ThinkPad T400 and...
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...and ready to the ac power supply. 10 Standby status Green: The computer is enabled. When this indicator is enabled. Blinking orange (rapid): The battery is charged between 0% to 5% of the capacity, and being transmitted. 2 Wireless PAN Green: Wireless PAN (Bluetooth wireless or Wireless USB) is... resuming normal operation. Note: Do not move the system while the green drive-in standby mode. ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) 51 This indicator stays lit whenever the computer is on the keyboard is on and not in use ....
...and ready to the ac power supply. 10 Standby status Green: The computer is enabled. When this indicator is enabled. Blinking orange (rapid): The battery is charged between 0% to 5% of the capacity, and being transmitted. 2 Wireless PAN Green: Wireless PAN (Bluetooth wireless or Wireless USB) is... resuming normal operation. Note: Do not move the system while the green drive-in standby mode. ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) 51 This indicator stays lit whenever the computer is on the keyboard is on and not in use ....
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Place the computer on the computer. 3. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Make sure the modem is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press F1 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. ...a horizontal surface, and run Diagnostics --> Fixed Disks You can also diagnose the hard disk drive without starting up correctly. 2. Diskette drive 1. Interactive Tests --> Diskette ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) 53 Note: Do not apply any diskette from the BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1. To diagnose the hard disk...
Place the computer on the computer. 3. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Make sure the modem is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press F1 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. ...a horizontal surface, and run Diagnostics --> Fixed Disks You can also diagnose the hard disk drive without starting up correctly. 2. Diskette drive 1. Interactive Tests --> Diskette ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) 53 Note: Do not apply any diskette from the BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1. To diagnose the hard disk...
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... 3. DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn on the computer until you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 126. 8. Be sure to , and can cause electrical short... turn it , establish personal grounding by touching a ground point with one hand or by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Attention: After replacing a FRU, do not turn off the computer, unplug all screws, springs, ...
... 3. DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn on the computer until you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 126. 8. Be sure to , and can cause electrical short... turn it , establish personal grounding by touching a ground point with one hand or by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Attention: After replacing a FRU, do not turn off the computer, unplug all screws, springs, ...
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1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position. Any other battery could ignite or explode. ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) 63 Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the direction shown by arrow 3. 1 2 3 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the battery release lever 1 . Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. Removal steps of the slot. Table 11.
1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position. Any other battery could ignite or explode. ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) 63 Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the direction shown by arrow 3. 1 2 3 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the battery release lever 1 . Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. Removal steps of the slot. Table 11.
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1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device or Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 Note: Serial Ultrabay Slim does not accept any of the following devices: v Ultrabay Plus™ devices v Ultrabay 2000™ devices v Ultrabay ... the following devices: v Ultrabay Plus devices v Ultrabay 2000 devices Table 12. In step 2 , pull the lever a little to release the device from the bay. 1 2 64 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device or Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 Note: Serial Ultrabay Slim does not accept any of the following devices: v Ultrabay Plus™ devices v Ultrabay 2000™ devices v Ultrabay ... the following devices: v Ultrabay Plus devices v Ultrabay 2000 devices Table 12. In step 2 , pull the lever a little to release the device from the bay. 1 2 64 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual