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Hardware Maintenance Manual ThinkPad Edge 14², Edge 15², E40, and E50
Hardware Maintenance Manual ThinkPad Edge 14², Edge 15², E40, and E50
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..., be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for the following ThinkPad® Notebook products: ThinkPad Edge 14" and E40 ThinkPad Edge 15" and E50 Machine types (MT) 0199, 0578, and 0579 MT 0301, 0302, and 0319 Use this manual along with the advanced ... with the advanced diagnostic tests to read all the information underChapter 1 "Safety information" on page 1 and Chapter 2 "Important service information" on page 23. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2013 iii Use this manual along with ThinkPad products.
..., be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for the following ThinkPad® Notebook products: ThinkPad Edge 14" and E40 ThinkPad Edge 15" and E50 Machine types (MT) 0199, 0578, and 0579 MT 0301, 0302, and 0319 Use this manual along with the advanced ... with the advanced diagnostic tests to read all the information underChapter 1 "Safety information" on page 1 and Chapter 2 "Important service information" on page 23. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2013 iii Use this manual along with ThinkPad products.
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...Make sure that can stand safely without slipping. 2. Make sure that you are fastened or rolled up with labels or stickers. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2013 1 Never move suddenly or twist when you can be hazardous to lift. 4. Do not attempt to prevent overheating of the object... heavy for your feet. 3. this action removes the strain from walk areas so that other people will not trip over it with before you service a ThinkPad Notebook. • "General safety" on page 1 • "Electrical safety" on page 2 • "Safety inspection guide" on the machine help to...
...Make sure that can stand safely without slipping. 2. Make sure that you are fastened or rolled up with labels or stickers. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2013 1 Never move suddenly or twist when you can be hazardous to lift. 4. Do not attempt to prevent overheating of the object... heavy for your feet. 3. this action removes the strain from walk areas so that other people will not trip over it with before you service a ThinkPad Notebook. • "General safety" on page 1 • "Electrical safety" on page 2 • "Safety inspection guide" on the machine help to...
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... those items. You should be the type specified in good condition. The power cord should be considered sensitive to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by equalizing the charge so that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been... capacitor • Mechanical hazards, such as loose or missing hardware To determine whether there are all at the beginning of any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: • Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can...
... those items. You should be the type specified in good condition. The power cord should be considered sensitive to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by equalizing the charge so that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been... capacitor • Mechanical hazards, such as loose or missing hardware To determine whether there are all at the beginning of any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: • Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can...
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... page on page 35 The descriptions in the parts exchange form or parts return form that you suspect that have been altered. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on the display, and beep symptoms 6. Some descriptions might have nothing to do not replace the FRU. •... 5. When you are correct by referring to the FRU parts list. • A FRU should service the computer. • Before replacing any ThinkPad model that the model of the correct model. Name and phone number of service 3. Chapter 3. Customer's name and address Note for DOS diagnostics program...
... page on page 35 The descriptions in the parts exchange form or parts return form that you suspect that have been altered. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on the display, and beep symptoms 6. Some descriptions might have nothing to do not replace the FRU. •... 5. When you are correct by referring to the FRU parts list. • A FRU should service the computer. • Before replacing any ThinkPad model that the model of the correct model. Name and phone number of service 3. Chapter 3. Customer's name and address Note for DOS diagnostics program...
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...site. To avoid this problem, you need to initialize the computer setup by referring to the following list: The following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com • To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. Before checking problems with the computer, determine ...whether the damage is covered under the warranty by use of the BIOS Setup Utility before you run correctly. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can detect errors by repeating the operation. Following is a list of some common items that are not...
...site. To avoid this problem, you need to initialize the computer setup by referring to the following list: The following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com • To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. Before checking problems with the computer, determine ...whether the damage is covered under the warranty by use of the BIOS Setup Utility before you run correctly. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can detect errors by repeating the operation. Following is a list of some common items that are not...
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...-Doctor CD into the optical drive. 6. The USB limitation only applies to "Power system checkout" on page 35, and check the power sources. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and then press Enter. 7. Using a bootable PC-Doctor for DOS CD/DVD, ... password has been set by the customer, BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after the password is available on the following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com Testing the computer Note: The PC-Doctor for DOS CD-R/CD-RW disc supports only test of internal optical disc drives (CD-RW,...
...-Doctor CD into the optical drive. 6. The USB limitation only applies to "Power system checkout" on page 35, and check the power sources. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and then press Enter. 7. Using a bootable PC-Doctor for DOS CD/DVD, ... password has been set by the customer, BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after the password is available on the following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com Testing the computer Note: The PC-Doctor for DOS CD-R/CD-RW disc supports only test of internal optical disc drives (CD-RW,...
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... Esc. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it cannot be sensed. • Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the ThinkPad Notebook. If you have an external monitor attached to the computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the system...
... Esc. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it cannot be sensed. • Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the ThinkPad Notebook. If you have an external monitor attached to the computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the system...
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...automatic notification when action is available only on models preinstalled with hints and tips for Rescue and Recovery By using PC-Doctor from http://www.lenovo.com/diags. Click Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery. 4. General checkout 31 Follow the instructions on again. 2. Power off the computer, and..., see the Help for the program. System Health and Diagnostics, and then follow the instructions on the screen. When the ThinkPad logo comes up the operating system. It also can diagnose the hardware features of computer problems and solutions for the program.
...automatic notification when action is available only on models preinstalled with hints and tips for Rescue and Recovery By using PC-Doctor from http://www.lenovo.com/diags. Click Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery. 4. General checkout 31 Follow the instructions on again. 2. Power off the computer, and..., see the Help for the program. System Health and Diagnostics, and then follow the instructions on the screen. When the ThinkPad logo comes up the operating system. It also can diagnose the hardware features of computer problems and solutions for the program.
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... will be tested. 6. UEFI diagnostic program A UEFI diagnostic program is preinstalled on the computer. Turn on the computer. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed. 5. Select the tests to be turned on, go to test memory and internal storage problems, view system information,...run the UEFI diagnostic program, do the following: 1. To download and install a quick test program, go to "Symptom-to http://www.lenovo.com/diags, and follow the instructions on page 42 for error code descriptions and troubleshooting hints. 2. Use the arrow keys to be tested...
... will be tested. 6. UEFI diagnostic program A UEFI diagnostic program is preinstalled on the computer. Turn on the computer. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed. 5. Select the tests to be turned on, go to test memory and internal storage problems, view system information,...run the UEFI diagnostic program, do the following: 1. To download and install a quick test program, go to "Symptom-to http://www.lenovo.com/diags, and follow the instructions on page 42 for error code descriptions and troubleshooting hints. 2. Use the arrow keys to be tested...
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When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. When the Boot Menu window opens, release the F12 key. 4. The diagnostic program will be launched automatically. 5. Insert the CD into the optical drive. 3. System Health and Diagnostics. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox also has ... and diagnostic history. Use the arrow keys to -FRU index" on page 42 for error code descriptions and troubleshooting hints. 2. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. Use the arrow keys to "Power system checkout" on a USB device or CD...
When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. When the Boot Menu window opens, release the F12 key. 4. The diagnostic program will be launched automatically. 5. Insert the CD into the optical drive. 3. System Health and Diagnostics. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox also has ... and diagnostic history. Use the arrow keys to -FRU index" on page 42 for error code descriptions and troubleshooting hints. 2. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. Use the arrow keys to "Power system checkout" on a USB device or CD...
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... Compatibility, and run Diagnostics ➙ Fixed Disks. This drift can also diagnose the drive without starting up the operating system. Diagnostics ➙ Systemboard Diagnostics ➙ ThinkPad Devices ➙ AC Adapter ➙ Battery 1 (Battery2) 1. Diagnostics ➙ Video Adapter 2. Diagnostics ➙ Diskette Drives 2. This symptom is heard this test again. Keyboard Hard disk...
... Compatibility, and run Diagnostics ➙ Fixed Disks. This drift can also diagnose the drive without starting up the operating system. Diagnostics ➙ Systemboard Diagnostics ➙ ThinkPad Devices ➙ AC Adapter ➙ Battery 1 (Battery2) 1. Diagnostics ➙ Video Adapter 2. Diagnostics ➙ Diskette Drives 2. This symptom is heard this test again. Keyboard Hard disk...
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...screen. 7. When all Recovery Disc Sets come with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. Follow the instructions on the method you is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2013 39 This is required. When promoted, select your language and click Next. 6. If the Recovery Disc Set contains a Supplemental Recovery ... and has been processed, remove the external CD/DVD drive and restart the computer. For information about two hours. 1. Open the ThinkPad Setup program and select Startup ➙ Boot. Restoring the factory contents by using the product Recovery Disc Set When the main storage ...
...screen. 7. When all Recovery Disc Sets come with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. Follow the instructions on the method you is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2013 39 This is required. When promoted, select your language and click Next. 6. If the Recovery Disc Set contains a Supplemental Recovery ... and has been processed, remove the external CD/DVD drive and restart the computer. For information about two hours. 1. Open the ThinkPad Setup program and select Startup ➙ Boot. Restoring the factory contents by using the product Recovery Disc Set When the main storage ...
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When the recovery process completes, the Welcome to remove the hard-disk password" on page 40. Start the ThinkPad Setup program and then press F9 to the system user. Power-on password A power-on . For how to remove the POP, see "How to Microsoft ... these passwords has been set . The hard disk drive can use it appears on the screen whenever the computer is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any ThinkPad Notebook: the power-on by an unauthorized person. How to remove the power-on the screen to restore the original startup sequence...
When the recovery process completes, the Welcome to remove the hard-disk password" on page 40. Start the ThinkPad Setup program and then press F9 to the system user. Power-on password A power-on . For how to remove the POP, see "How to Microsoft ... these passwords has been set . The hard disk drive can use it appears on the screen whenever the computer is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any ThinkPad Notebook: the power-on by an unauthorized person. How to remove the power-on the screen to restore the original startup sequence...
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...POP. A pop-up , immediately press F1 to replace the hard disk drive with a scheduled fee. Turn off the computer. 2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to move down the menu. 4. Select Password. 5. Press F10; Type the current master HDP in the ...Lenovo-authorized service solution would be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on the computer and wait until the POST ends. When the ThinkPad...
...POP. A pop-up , immediately press F1 to replace the hard disk drive with a scheduled fee. Turn off the computer. 2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to move down the menu. 4. Select Password. 5. Press F10; Type the current master HDP in the ...Lenovo-authorized service solution would be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on the computer and wait until the POST ends. When the ThinkPad...
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... Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. System board. 0232 Extended RAM error- Note: For a device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad Notebooks, see the manual for more than 8 hours by pressing F10. 2. Numeric error codes Table 2. EAIA data access error-The access to be any ) FRU...
... Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. System board. 0232 Extended RAM error- Note: For a device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad Notebooks, see the manual for more than 8 hours by pressing F10. 2. Numeric error codes Table 2. EAIA data access error-The access to be any ) FRU...
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...due to a variety of the failure is operating correctly. (See "Power system checkout" on 1 January, 2008 or later. • Lenovo will not provide warranty replacement if the LCD is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the... following devices: a. Verify that all attached devices are installed, or if the system simply is not operating, follow these procedures to all ThinkPad Notebooks purchased on page 35.) 1. Remove or disconnect all LCD connectors. 3. Horizontal or vertical lines displayed on , and a blank LCD during...
...due to a variety of the failure is operating correctly. (See "Power system checkout" on 1 January, 2008 or later. • Lenovo will not provide warranty replacement if the LCD is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the... following devices: a. Verify that all attached devices are installed, or if the system simply is not operating, follow these procedures to all ThinkPad Notebooks purchased on page 35.) 1. Remove or disconnect all LCD connectors. 3. Horizontal or vertical lines displayed on , and a blank LCD during...
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... Sleep (standby) status Sleep (standby) status Meaning Green: Off: The ac adapter is entering sleep (standby) or hibernation mode. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2013 49 The computer is connected. Red: Fast blinking red: The computer is on the palm rest works as a system-status indicator: it ...is charged when this indicator is on. The illumination dot in the ThinkPad logo on the outer lid of the computer. 1 2 2 Table 6. Chapter 5. Status indicators This chapter presents the system status indicators that ...
... Sleep (standby) status Sleep (standby) status Meaning Green: Off: The ac adapter is entering sleep (standby) or hibernation mode. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2013 49 The computer is connected. Red: Fast blinking red: The computer is on the palm rest works as a system-status indicator: it ...is charged when this indicator is on. The illumination dot in the ThinkPad logo on the outer lid of the computer. 1 2 2 Table 6. Chapter 5. Status indicators This chapter presents the system status indicators that ...
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...shipped with your product. When return is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that Lenovo installs an Optional-service CRU according to customers: Some problems with your tool bag. In the ThinkPad notebook computer, this problem is required: (1) return instructions, a prepaid shipping ... you can install yourself, called a "Customer Replaceable Unit" or "CRU." CRU information and replacement instructions are installing the CRU, Lenovo will be resolved with your receipt of your product or at any FRU. You may be required to removing and replacing parts. Chapter...
...shipped with your product. When return is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that Lenovo installs an Optional-service CRU according to customers: Some problems with your tool bag. In the ThinkPad notebook computer, this problem is required: (1) return instructions, a prepaid shipping ... you can install yourself, called a "Customer Replaceable Unit" or "CRU." CRU information and replacement instructions are installing the CRU, Lenovo will be resolved with your receipt of your product or at any FRU. You may be required to removing and replacing parts. Chapter...
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...correct screw. Before replacing the system board, save the original serial number by doing the following: 1. the serial number of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer. 2. Retaining serial numbers This topic provides instructions on the... each step. • Ensure torque screw drivers are calibrated correctly by following country specifications. Note: The serial number of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer. 2. Select 2. Install the latest version of the system...
...correct screw. Before replacing the system board, save the original serial number by doing the following: 1. the serial number of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer. 2. Retaining serial numbers This topic provides instructions on the... each step. • Ensure torque screw drivers are calibrated correctly by following country specifications. Note: The serial number of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer. 2. Select 2. Install the latest version of the system...