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ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual February 2006 This manual supports: ThinkPad T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p (MT 2373/2374/2375/2376/2378/2379) ThinkPad Dock II (MT 2877)
ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual February 2006 This manual supports: ThinkPad T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p (MT 2373/2374/2375/2376/2378/2379) ThinkPad Dock II (MT 2877)
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...Passwords 28 Power management 32 Checkout guide 35 Testing the computer 35 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor. . . 38 Power system checkout 39 ThinkPad T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Series 43 Product overview 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 54 Symptom-to-FRU... notices 66 Screw notices 66 Retaining serial numbers 67 Removing and replacing a FRU 70 1010 Battery pack for 15.0-in . Portions © IBM Corp. 2006. iii LCD models . . . 71 1020 Battery pack for 14.1-in . LCD models . . . 73 © Lenovo 2006.
...Passwords 28 Power management 32 Checkout guide 35 Testing the computer 35 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor. . . 38 Power system checkout 39 ThinkPad T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Series 43 Product overview 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 54 Symptom-to-FRU... notices 66 Screw notices 66 Retaining serial numbers 67 Removing and replacing a FRU 70 1010 Battery pack for 15.0-in . Portions © IBM Corp. 2006. iii LCD models . . . 71 1020 Battery pack for 14.1-in . LCD models . . . 73 © Lenovo 2006.
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... LCD cover for 14.1-in . LCD models 129 1240 Ultrabay Slim guide rail assembly for 15.0-in . LCD models 175 3010 ThinkPad Dock II PCI cover. . . . . . 182 3020 ThinkPad Dock II top cover 183 Locations 186 Front view 186 Rear view 188 Bottom view 189 Parts list 190 Overall 191 iv... T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p LCD models 106 1150 Backup battery for 15.0-in . LCD models 153 2020 LCD front bezel ...
... LCD cover for 14.1-in . LCD models 129 1240 Ultrabay Slim guide rail assembly for 15.0-in . LCD models 175 3010 ThinkPad Dock II PCI cover. . . . . . 182 3020 ThinkPad Dock II top cover 183 Locations 186 Front view 186 Rear view 188 Bottom view 189 Parts list 190 Overall 191 iv... T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p LCD models 106 1150 Backup battery for 15.0-in . LCD models 153 2020 LCD front bezel ...
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...general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. About this manual This manual contains service... and reference information for trained service personnel who are familiar with ThinkPad products. v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific ... advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended for ThinkPad® T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p series (MT2373, 2374, 2375, 2376, 2378, 2379, ...
...general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. About this manual This manual contains service... and reference information for trained service personnel who are familiar with ThinkPad products. v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific ... advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended for ThinkPad® T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p series (MT2373, 2374, 2375, 2376, 2378, 2379, ...
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... it. Distribute the weight of your feet. 3. Make sure that causes hazards to your hair is too heavy for your back. If your eyes. 16 T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Never move suddenly or twist when you can be hazardous to the customer, or that can stand safely without slipping... maintenance. Use a slow lifting force. Do not attempt to ensure general safety: v Observe good housekeeping in a safe place, away from all personnel, while you service a ThinkPad computer.
... it. Distribute the weight of your feet. 3. Make sure that causes hazards to your hair is too heavy for your back. If your eyes. 16 T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Never move suddenly or twist when you can be hazardous to the customer, or that can stand safely without slipping... maintenance. Use a slow lifting force. Do not attempt to ensure general safety: v Observe good housekeeping in a safe place, away from all personnel, while you service a ThinkPad computer.
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... If any unsafe conditions are present, you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Checklist: 1. Check inside the unit for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 6. Use a meter to protect users and service personnel from injury. Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of non...-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to the safety of any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to...
... If any unsafe conditions are present, you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Checklist: 1. Check inside the unit for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 6. Use a meter to protect users and service personnel from injury. Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of non...-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to the safety of any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to...
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... to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. 22 T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Such devices are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. to conform to the requirements... and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser products. Elsewhere, the drive is certified in the U.S. Laser compliance statement Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive.
... to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. 22 T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Such devices are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. to conform to the requirements... and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser products. Elsewhere, the drive is certified in the U.S. Laser compliance statement Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive.
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... in the computer that you are correct by referring to any FRU, read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs. Portions © IBM Corp. 2006. 25 General descriptions The desciptions in this section. When you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might be replaced because...of servicer © Lenovo 2006. v A FRU should service the computer. If you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. v When you suspect that has the PC-Doctor® DOS ...
... in the computer that you are correct by referring to any FRU, read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs. Portions © IBM Corp. 2006. 25 General descriptions The desciptions in this section. When you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might be replaced because...of servicer © Lenovo 2006. v A FRU should service the computer. If you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. v When you suspect that has the PC-Doctor® DOS ...
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...has been set , a prompt for access to recover data from being powered on . Supervisor password: A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system 28 T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Related service information 5. If you get access to the hard disk even if the user has changed the user HDP...only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Power-...
...has been set , a prompt for access to recover data from being powered on . Supervisor password: A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system 28 T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Related service information 5. If you get access to the hard disk even if the user has changed the user HDP...only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Power-...
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...forgotten and cannot be replaced for a message saying, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button." For the ThinkPad T40 and T40p series, enter the master HDP. Enter the SVP. 30 T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p The computer restarts, and the BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 4. ...Type the current SVP in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes . To remove a user HDP that message appears, press the Access IBM button. 2. For the ThinkPad T41 and T41 series...
...forgotten and cannot be replaced for a message saying, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button." For the ThinkPad T40 and T40p series, enter the master HDP. Enter the SVP. 30 T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p The computer restarts, and the BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 4. ...Type the current SVP in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes . To remove a user HDP that message appears, press the Access IBM button. 2. For the ThinkPad T41 and T41 series...
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...Enter the master HDP; Select Yes in the Setup Configuration window. then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is displayed at the lower-left of the hard disk drive. Click Access BIOS. Select Security, using the cursor keys to move...displayed in the Enter Current Password field. Press F10. 10. For T42/T42p series: 1. General descriptions 31 Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 5. The computer restarts, and the BIOS Setup...
...Enter the master HDP; Select Yes in the Setup Configuration window. then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is displayed at the lower-left of the hard disk drive. Click Access BIOS. Select Security, using the cursor keys to move...displayed in the Enter Current Password field. Press F10. 10. For T42/T42p series: 1. General descriptions 31 Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 5. The computer restarts, and the BIOS Setup...
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...press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. General descriptions 35 This section is in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. When the Access IBM application finishes loading, double-click the "Create Diagnostic Diskettes" icon. Verify the symptoms. Try to re-create the failure by..., some possible configurations of the computer. For some devices are intended to test only ThinkPad products. Creating the PC-Doctor diagnostics diskette To create the PC-Doctor disk from the Access IBM Predesktop Area, do as follows: 1. The utility is available on page 45. Note...
...press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. General descriptions 35 This section is in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. When the Access IBM application finishes loading, double-click the "Create Diagnostic Diskettes" icon. Verify the symptoms. Try to re-create the failure by..., some possible configurations of the computer. For some devices are intended to test only ThinkPad products. Creating the PC-Doctor diagnostics diskette To create the PC-Doctor disk from the Access IBM Predesktop Area, do as follows: 1. The utility is available on page 45. Note...
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Authenticating the digital signature takes about 15 seconds; A batch file automatically starts up to insert each diskette in the PC-Doctor menu. 36 T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p You are prompted to prompt you can select an item not only with the arrow keys, but also ... following procedure, you through the process of how many diskettes you need . then power on the screen. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer. then the ThinkPad computer will need to press the Enter key for DOS boot image. 5. b. c. Instead of PC-Doctor appears. 3. The main panel of pressing Enter,...
Authenticating the digital signature takes about 15 seconds; A batch file automatically starts up to insert each diskette in the PC-Doctor menu. 36 T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p You are prompted to prompt you can select an item not only with the arrow keys, but also ... following procedure, you through the process of how many diskettes you need . then power on the screen. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer. then the ThinkPad computer will need to press the Enter key for DOS boot image. 5. b. c. Instead of PC-Doctor appears. 3. The main panel of pressing Enter,...
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... be held down for DOS. v To test Digital Signature Chip, the chip must be sensed. If there is enabled in menus. The options on the ThinkPad computer. Full v Memory Test - Full Memory Test - Quick Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2002 PC-Doctor, Inc. Press ENTER to move... Test - v When Legacy Floppy Drives is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it cannot be enabled. If you have an external monitor attached to the ThinkPad computer. 4.
... be held down for DOS. v To test Digital Signature Chip, the chip must be sensed. If there is enabled in menus. The options on the ThinkPad computer. Full v Memory Test - Full Memory Test - Quick Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2002 PC-Doctor, Inc. Press ENTER to move... Test - v When Legacy Floppy Drives is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it cannot be enabled. If you have an external monitor attached to the ThinkPad computer. 4.
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LCD models 118 1210 LCD assembly for 14.1-in. ThinkPad T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Series Product overview 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 54 Symptom-to-FRU index ... 14.1-in . LCD models 123 1220 CPU 128 1230 Ultrabay Slim guide rail assembly for 15.0-in . LCD models 129 © Lenovo 2006. Portions © IBM Corp. 2006. 43 LCD models . . . 73 1030 Ultrabay Slim device 74 1040 Hard disk drive 75 1050 DIMM (optional 77 1060 Keyboard 79 1070 DIMM...
LCD models 118 1210 LCD assembly for 14.1-in. ThinkPad T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Series Product overview 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 54 Symptom-to-FRU index ... 14.1-in . LCD models 123 1220 CPU 128 1230 Ultrabay Slim guide rail assembly for 15.0-in . LCD models 129 © Lenovo 2006. Portions © IBM Corp. 2006. 43 LCD models . . . 73 1030 Ultrabay Slim device 74 1040 Hard disk drive 75 1050 DIMM (optional 77 1060 Keyboard 79 1070 DIMM...
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... 243 AC adapters 246 Optional FRUs 247 Common parts list 248 Tools 248 Power cords (system 248 Power cords (ThinkPad Dock II) . . . . . 249 Notices 250 Trademarks 252 44 T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p XGA TFT 221 14.1-in . UXGA IPS TFT 234 Keyboard 235 Recovery CDs ...159 2050 Wireless antenna assemblies, LCD panel, LCD cable assembly, hinges, and LCD cover for 15.0-in . LCD models 175 3010 ThinkPad Dock II PCI cover. . . . . . 182 3020 ThinkPad Dock II top cover 183 Locations 186 Front view 186 Rear view 188 Bottom view 189 Parts list 190 Overall 191 14...
... 243 AC adapters 246 Optional FRUs 247 Common parts list 248 Tools 248 Power cords (system 248 Power cords (ThinkPad Dock II) . . . . . 249 Notices 250 Trademarks 252 44 T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p XGA TFT 221 14.1-in . UXGA IPS TFT 234 Keyboard 235 Recovery CDs ...159 2050 Wireless antenna assemblies, LCD panel, LCD cable assembly, hinges, and LCD cover for 15.0-in . LCD models 175 3010 ThinkPad Dock II PCI cover. . . . . . 182 3020 ThinkPad Dock II top cover 183 Locations 186 Front view 186 Rear view 188 Bottom view 189 Parts list 190 Overall 191 14...
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... v Intel Pentium M processor 1.6 GHz, 1-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor 1.7 GHz, 1-MB L2 cache T42/T42p series: v Intel Pentium M processor 1.5 GHz, 1-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor 715 (1.5 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor 725 (1.6 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor 735 (1.7 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor 745 (1.8 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor 755 (2.0 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache (continued) ThinkPad T40/T40p...
... v Intel Pentium M processor 1.6 GHz, 1-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor 1.7 GHz, 1-MB L2 cache T42/T42p series: v Intel Pentium M processor 1.5 GHz, 1-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor 715 (1.5 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor 725 (1.6 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor 735 (1.7 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor 745 (1.8 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor 755 (2.0 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache (continued) ThinkPad T40/T40p...
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Product overview Feature Standard memory Optional memory CMOS RAM Description T40/T40p series: v 256-MB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2100) card × 1 v 512-MB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2100) card ×... × 1 v 512-MB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2700) card × 1 v 1-GB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2700) card × 1 T40/T40p series: v 128-MB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2100) card v 256-MB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2100) card v 512-MB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM...-DIMM (PC2700) card × 1 v 1-GB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2700) card × 1 (maximum of 2048 MB) v 242 bytes (continued) ThinkPad T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Series 47
Product overview Feature Standard memory Optional memory CMOS RAM Description T40/T40p series: v 256-MB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2100) card × 1 v 512-MB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2100) card ×... × 1 v 512-MB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2700) card × 1 v 1-GB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2700) card × 1 T40/T40p series: v 128-MB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2100) card v 256-MB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2100) card v 512-MB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM...-DIMM (PC2700) card × 1 v 1-GB DDR SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2700) card × 1 (maximum of 2048 MB) v 242 bytes (continued) ThinkPad T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Series 47
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...Feature Mini PCI adapter PC Card Communication daughter card (CDC) Touch pad ThinkLight Battery AC adapter Preinstalled operating system Description T40/T40p series: v ThinkPad Dual-Band 11a/b Wi-Fi Wireless Mini PCI Adapter v Cisco Aironet Wireless 802.11b v Intel PRO/Wireless LAN... Wireless 2915ABG Mini-PCI Adapter v One Type-III v Two Type-II T40/T40p, T41/T41p series: v V.90 modem daughter card (MDC) v ThinkPad Integrated Bluetooth with 56K Modem (BMDC) T42/T42p series: v ThinkPad Integrated 56K Modem (MDC-2) v ThinkPad Integrated Bluetooth III with 56K Modem (BMDC-2) v UltraNav Yes v Li-...
...Feature Mini PCI adapter PC Card Communication daughter card (CDC) Touch pad ThinkLight Battery AC adapter Preinstalled operating system Description T40/T40p series: v ThinkPad Dual-Band 11a/b Wi-Fi Wireless Mini PCI Adapter v Cisco Aironet Wireless 802.11b v Intel PRO/Wireless LAN... Wireless 2915ABG Mini-PCI Adapter v One Type-III v Two Type-II T40/T40p, T41/T41p series: v V.90 modem daughter card (MDC) v ThinkPad Integrated Bluetooth with 56K Modem (BMDC) T42/T42p series: v ThinkPad Integrated 56K Modem (MDC-2) v ThinkPad Integrated Bluetooth III with 56K Modem (BMDC-2) v UltraNav Yes v Li-...
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... and in use and has enough power. Product overview Indicator 1 Ultrabay Slim status Meaning Green: An Ultrabay Slim device is not in standby mode. (continued) ThinkPad T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Series 51 Instead, a message box pops up when the process is being detached. The ac adapter has charged the battery...
... and in use and has enough power. Product overview Indicator 1 Ultrabay Slim status Meaning Green: An Ultrabay Slim device is not in standby mode. (continued) ThinkPad T40/T40p, T41/T41p, T42/T42p Series 51 Instead, a message box pops up when the process is being detached. The ac adapter has charged the battery...