Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... 39 ThinkPad R40 43 Product overview 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 48 FRU tests 50 Fn key combinations 52 Symptom-to-FRU index 53 Numeric error codes 53 Error messages 56 Beep symptoms 57 No-beep symptoms 57 LCD-related symptoms 58 Intermittent problems 59 Undetermined problems 59 FRU replacement notices 60 Screw notices 60 Retaining serial numbers 61 Removing and replacing a FRU 63 1010 Battery pack...
... 39 ThinkPad R40 43 Product overview 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 48 FRU tests 50 Fn key combinations 52 Symptom-to-FRU index 53 Numeric error codes 53 Error messages 56 Beep symptoms 57 No-beep symptoms 57 LCD-related symptoms 58 Intermittent problems 59 Undetermined problems 59 FRU replacement notices 60 Screw notices 60 Retaining serial numbers 61 Removing and replacing a FRU 63 1010 Battery pack...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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.... The BIOS and device drivers are servicing may alter the settings. Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one, to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before replacing any diskette fixes. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing FRUs Before replacing parts Make sure that those settings remain in this manual...
.... The BIOS and device drivers are servicing may alter the settings. Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one, to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before replacing any diskette fixes. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing FRUs Before replacing parts Make sure that those settings remain in this manual...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... FRU. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. v Use new nylon-coated screws when you go to the checkout guide, be sure to do with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. Date on which the machine failed © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004 25 v Replace FRUs only for a variety of the machine and the FRU part number are servicing sequence might...
... FRU. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. v Use new nylon-coated screws when you go to the checkout guide, be sure to do with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. Date on which the machine failed © Copyright IBM Corp. 2004 25 v Replace FRUs only for a variety of the machine and the FRU part number are servicing sequence might...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... will open automatically.) 4. Turn on your computer. 3. Follow the instructions on the hard-disk drive, using FDISK or a similar application. 2. Erase all your files and shut down your computer will be lost in a section of your hard disk drive that is displayed, press the blue Access IBM button to back up to restore your drive C before you begin the configuration process. Press Y key. Related service information The Product Recovery program...
... will open automatically.) 4. Turn on your computer. 3. Follow the instructions on the hard-disk drive, using FDISK or a similar application. 2. Erase all your files and shut down your computer will be lost in a section of your hard disk drive that is displayed, press the blue Access IBM button to back up to restore your drive C before you begin the configuration process. Press Y key. Related service information The Product Recovery program...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... service partition, and PKUNZIPs others. Boot with the recovery CD (and the boot diskette if required.) 7. If the hard-disk drive is blank, the following message is displayed: "Full Recovery:". v To preload the hard-disk drive without installing the service partition, press N key. 8. Passwords As many as three passwords may be needed for it appears on password (POP), the hard-disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP). The computer does not start until the password is entered...
... service partition, and PKUNZIPs others. Boot with the recovery CD (and the boot diskette if required.) 7. If the hard-disk drive is blank, the following message is displayed: "Full Recovery:". v To preload the hard-disk drive without installing the service partition, press N key. 8. Passwords As many as three passwords may be needed for it appears on password (POP), the hard-disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP). The computer does not start until the password is entered...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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Hard-disk password: There are two modes for a scheduled fee. the system administrator enters both in the IBM BIOS Setup Utility. The hard-disk drive can be booted. Turn off the computer. 2. How to remove the power-on page 81. Remove the battery pack. Remove the backup battery. For how to system configuration settings. Related service information Power-on password: A power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard-disk drive. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Attention: If the user HDP has...
Hard-disk password: There are two modes for a scheduled fee. the system administrator enters both in the IBM BIOS Setup Utility. The hard-disk drive can be booted. Turn off the computer. 2. How to remove the power-on page 81. Remove the battery pack. Remove the backup battery. For how to system configuration settings. Related service information Power-on password: A power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard-disk drive. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Attention: If the user HDP has...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... time" has been set on the "LCD off . v The speaker is called standby mode in IBM BIOS Setup Utility expires, v The LCD backlight turns off . To enter standby mode, press Fn+F4. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that time. Note: You can change the action of Fn...
... time" has been set on the "LCD off . v The speaker is called standby mode in IBM BIOS Setup Utility expires, v The LCD backlight turns off . To enter standby mode, press Fn+F4. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that time. Note: You can change the action of Fn...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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..., and check the power sources. 36 ThinkPad R40 To avoid this problem, you need to enable it by running the diagnostic test or by use of non-IBM products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to the USB connector of the IBM BIOS Setup Utility before you run the test, do as the serial port. To test a USB device, connect it in identifying and correcting problems with the TrackPoint. To...
..., and check the power sources. 36 ThinkPad R40 To avoid this problem, you need to enable it by running the diagnostic test or by use of non-IBM products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to the USB connector of the IBM BIOS Setup Utility before you run the test, do as the serial port. To test a USB device, connect it in identifying and correcting problems with the TrackPoint. To...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... v Keyboard v Run Quick Test v Video v CPU/Coprocessor v Internal Speaker v Systemboard v Mouse v Video Adapter v Joystick Test v Serial Ports v Diskette v Parallel Ports v System Load v Fixed Disks v CD-ROM/DVD Test v Diskette Drives v Actiontec Wireless Radio v Other Devices v 802.11b Wireless Radio Test v ZIP Drive v LS-120/240 Drive v Wireless LAN v Memory Test - Select Diagnostics with the arrow keys, and press Enter. A pull-down for at least 2 seconds; Full v Memory Test - otherwise, it cannot be enabled. v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on...
... v Keyboard v Run Quick Test v Video v CPU/Coprocessor v Internal Speaker v Systemboard v Mouse v Video Adapter v Joystick Test v Serial Ports v Diskette v Parallel Ports v System Load v Fixed Disks v CD-ROM/DVD Test v Diskette Drives v Actiontec Wireless Radio v Other Devices v 802.11b Wireless Radio Test v ZIP Drive v LS-120/240 Drive v Wireless LAN v Memory Test - Select Diagnostics with the arrow keys, and press Enter. A pull-down for at least 2 seconds; Full v Memory Test - otherwise, it cannot be enabled. v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... Screw notices 60 Retaining serial numbers 61 Restoring the serial number of the system unit 61 Retaining the UUID 61 Removing and replacing a FRU 63 1010 Battery pack 64 1020 Ultrabay Plus device 65 1030 Hard-disk drive 66 1040 DIMM 68 1050 Mini PCI adapter 70 1060 Keyboard 73 1070 Backup battery 81 1080 Optical storage in the fixed bay . . . . . 82 1090 PC Card slot assembly 85 1100...
... Screw notices 60 Retaining serial numbers 61 Restoring the serial number of the system unit 61 Retaining the UUID 61 Removing and replacing a FRU 63 1010 Battery pack 64 1020 Ultrabay Plus device 65 1030 Hard-disk drive 66 1040 DIMM 68 1050 Mini PCI adapter 70 1060 Keyboard 73 1070 Backup battery 81 1080 Optical storage in the fixed bay . . . . . 82 1090 PC Card slot assembly 85 1100...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in turn, and run the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse Diagnostics --> Fixed Disks 1. Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> Analog Devices AC97 CODEC Test Interactive Tests --> Internal Speaker Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA, PCMCIA External Loop 1. Interactive Tests --> Keyboard If the TrackPoint does not work, check the configuration in Diagnostics --> Other Devices: a. Hard-disk drive Diskette drive If enabling the TrackPoint does not correct the problem, continue with the...
Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in turn, and run the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse Diagnostics --> Fixed Disks 1. Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> Analog Devices AC97 CODEC Test Interactive Tests --> Internal Speaker Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA, PCMCIA External Loop 1. Interactive Tests --> Keyboard If the TrackPoint does not work, check the configuration in Diagnostics --> Other Devices: a. Hard-disk drive Diskette drive If enabling the TrackPoint does not correct the problem, continue with the...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... board. External CRT. 4. chip) Five short beeps and a blank screen. appears. Two short beeps with error codes. DIMM. Type the password and press Enter. A power-on , LCD blank, and no POST. 1. Reset the LCD connector. 2. System board No-beep symptoms Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence One beep and a blank, unreadable, or flashing LCD. 1. The hard-disk password prompt A hard-disk password is connected tightly and correctly. 2. ThinkPad R40 57 System board. 2. LCD assembly. 3. Reinstall operating...
... board. External CRT. 4. chip) Five short beeps and a blank screen. appears. Two short beeps with error codes. DIMM. Type the password and press Enter. A power-on , LCD blank, and no POST. 1. Reset the LCD connector. 2. System board No-beep symptoms Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence One beep and a blank, unreadable, or flashing LCD. 1. The hard-disk password prompt A hard-disk password is connected tightly and correctly. 2. ThinkPad R40 57 System board. 2. LCD assembly. 3. Reinstall operating...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... the UUID" Restoring the serial number of the system unit When the computer was manufactured, the EEPROM on the system board was loaded with the serial numbers of the computer. Set System Identification. 3. Install the ThinkPad hardware maintenance diskette version 1.69, and restart the computer. 2. Set System Identification. 3. Never use the correct screw. If you replace the system board, you removed. The serial number for each device is a 128...
... the UUID" Restoring the serial number of the system unit When the computer was manufactured, the EEPROM on the system board was loaded with the serial numbers of the computer. Set System Identification. 3. Install the ThinkPad hardware maintenance diskette version 1.69, and restart the computer. 2. Set System Identification. 3. Never use the correct screw. If you replace the system board, you removed. The serial number for each device is a 128...
Setup Guide
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... the cover open. 9. Refer to enter the "IBM BIOS Setup Utility". 8 While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is displayed at the lower-left area of the hard disk drive, or replaced the hard disk drive itself, the Access IBM does not appear. Note: If the "Startup Interrupt Menu" appears instead of the cover first; For example, if you have closed the memory slot cover. Replace the memory slot cover over again. 8. Put the battery pack...
... the cover open. 9. Refer to enter the "IBM BIOS Setup Utility". 8 While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is displayed at the lower-left area of the hard disk drive, or replaced the hard disk drive itself, the Access IBM does not appear. Note: If the "Startup Interrupt Menu" appears instead of the cover first; For example, if you have closed the memory slot cover. Replace the memory slot cover over again. 8. Put the battery pack...
Service Guide
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Solving computer problems . . 11 Diagnosing problems 12 Troubleshooting 13 Error messages 13 Errors without messages 16 A password problem 18 A power switch problem 18 Keyboard problems 18 UltraNav™ problems 19 Standby or hibernation problems . . . . 20 Computer screen problems 24 Battery problems 26 Hard disk drive problems 27 Startup problems 27 Other problems 30 Starting IBM BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . 32 Recovering pre-installed software . . . . . 34 Upgrading the hard disk drive 35 Replacing the battery 37 Install a memory module 38 Chapter 3. Country-unique ...
Solving computer problems . . 11 Diagnosing problems 12 Troubleshooting 13 Error messages 13 Errors without messages 16 A password problem 18 A power switch problem 18 Keyboard problems 18 UltraNav™ problems 19 Standby or hibernation problems . . . . 20 Computer screen problems 24 Battery problems 26 Hard disk drive problems 27 Startup problems 27 Other problems 30 Starting IBM BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . 32 Recovering pre-installed software . . . . . 34 Upgrading the hard disk drive 35 Replacing the battery 37 Install a memory module 38 Chapter 3. Country-unique ...
Service Guide
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... adapter plug. 8 ThinkPad® R40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide v If your computer. Do not connect the modem to the Web page: www.ibm.com/pc/register). v Only an authorized IBM ThinkPad repair technician should disassemble and repair your computer comes with a CD, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD drive, do not touch the surface of a disc or the lens on the tray. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, IBM will not reset...
... adapter plug. 8 ThinkPad® R40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide v If your computer. Do not connect the modem to the Web page: www.ibm.com/pc/register). v Only an authorized IBM ThinkPad repair technician should disassemble and repair your computer comes with a CD, DVD, or CD-RW/DVD drive, do not touch the surface of a disc or the lens on the tray. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, IBM will not reset...
Service Guide
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... an IBM authorized servicer or marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. If the computer is set. Problem: Some or all of the power management modes. Use the numeric keypad on the keyboard do not work . You must take your password or recover data from the hard disk. Keyboard problems Problem: The cursor does not move after the computer returned from one of the keys on the external keyboard. 18 ThinkPad® R40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide...
... an IBM authorized servicer or marketing representative to have the hard disk drive replaced. If the computer is set. Problem: Some or all of the power management modes. Use the numeric keypad on the keyboard do not work . You must take your password or recover data from the hard disk. Keyboard problems Problem: The cursor does not move after the computer returned from one of the keys on the external keyboard. 18 ThinkPad® R40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide...
Service Guide
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... touch pad work, the error might be due to Automatic in the C:\IBMTOOLS\DRIVERS directory on your hard disk drive. For access to the ThinkPad Web site. Solving computer problems v When the computer is turned on ). 20 ThinkPad® R40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide v When the computer resumes normal operation. Problem: The computer enters standby mode immediately after Power-on self-test (POST) (the standby indicator light turns on . Note: For more information, see the manual...
... touch pad work, the error might be due to Automatic in the C:\IBMTOOLS\DRIVERS directory on your hard disk drive. For access to the ThinkPad Web site. Solving computer problems v When the computer is turned on ). 20 ThinkPad® R40 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide v When the computer resumes normal operation. Problem: The computer enters standby mode immediately after Power-on self-test (POST) (the standby indicator light turns on . Note: For more information, see the manual...
Service Guide
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... the memory slot cover. Note: If the "Startup Interrupt Menu" appears instead of the hard disk drive, or replaced the hard disk drive itself, the Access IBM does not appear. Chapter 2. Replace the memory slot cover over again. Put the battery pack in the slot and does not move easily. 8. The Access IBM Predesktop Area appears on . 2. Refer to enter the "IBM BIOS Setup Utility". The IBM BIOS Setup Utility screen appears. Make sure that the SO-DIMM is firmly fixed in place and turn...
... the memory slot cover. Note: If the "Startup Interrupt Menu" appears instead of the hard disk drive, or replaced the hard disk drive itself, the Access IBM does not appear. Chapter 2. Replace the memory slot cover over again. Put the battery pack in the slot and does not move easily. 8. The Access IBM Predesktop Area appears on . 2. Refer to enter the "IBM BIOS Setup Utility". The IBM BIOS Setup Utility screen appears. Make sure that the SO-DIMM is firmly fixed in place and turn...
Service Guide
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... the computer 9 computer display problems 24 configuration setup 32 E electronic help v error messages 13 errors without messages 16 F fax, help by 43 H hard disk problems 27 upgrading 35 hibernation problems 20 I IBM help v Important Wireless Regulatory Notice for Users iii Information about hard disk capacity iii K keyboard problems 18 O on-board help v P password problems 18 PC-Doctor for Windows 12 power switch problems 18 problems, troubleshooting 13 R recovering software 34 S safety instruction 47 standby problems 20 Startup problems 27 storage device, upgrading 35 T telephone, help...
... the computer 9 computer display problems 24 configuration setup 32 E electronic help v error messages 13 errors without messages 16 F fax, help by 43 H hard disk problems 27 upgrading 35 hibernation problems 20 I IBM help v Important Wireless Regulatory Notice for Users iii Information about hard disk capacity iii K keyboard problems 18 O on-board help v P password problems 18 PC-Doctor for Windows 12 power switch problems 18 problems, troubleshooting 13 R recovering software 34 S safety instruction 47 standby problems 20 Startup problems 27 storage device, upgrading 35 T telephone, help...