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... mode 59 Hibernation mode 60 Symptom-to-FRU index 61 Numeric error codes 61 Error messages 65 Beep symptoms 66 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 No-beep symptoms 66 LCD-related symptoms 67 Intermittent problems 68 Undetermined problems 68 Specifications 69 Status indicators 71 Fn key combinations...serial number of the system unit 78 Retaining the UUID 78 Reading or writing the ECA information . . . 79 Removing and replacing a FRU . . . . 81 Before servicing ThinkPad T400s 82 1010 Battery pack 83 1020 Ultrabay Slim Media Bay device or travel bezel 84 1030 Solid state drive (SSD) or ...
... mode 59 Hibernation mode 60 Symptom-to-FRU index 61 Numeric error codes 61 Error messages 65 Beep symptoms 66 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 No-beep symptoms 66 LCD-related symptoms 67 Intermittent problems 68 Undetermined problems 68 Specifications 69 Status indicators 71 Fn key combinations...serial number of the system unit 78 Retaining the UUID 78 Reading or writing the ECA information . . . 79 Removing and replacing a FRU . . . . 81 Before servicing ThinkPad T400s 82 1010 Battery pack 83 1020 Ultrabay Slim Media Bay device or travel bezel 84 1030 Solid state drive (SSD) or ...
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...strain from walk areas so that can stand safely without slipping. 2. v Keep your toolcase away from the muscles in any heavy object: 1. Replace any safety device that might be trapped in a safe place, away from the end. v Fan louvers on the machine help to ensure general...or metal fasteners for you start the machine, make sure that other conditions that is long, fasten it with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual Lift by standing or by pushing up above your back. General safety Follow these rules to prevent overheating of internal components...
...strain from walk areas so that can stand safely without slipping. 2. v Keep your toolcase away from the muscles in any heavy object: 1. Replace any safety device that might be trapped in a safe place, away from the end. v Fan louvers on the machine help to ensure general...or metal fasteners for you start the machine, make sure that other conditions that is long, fasten it with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual Lift by standing or by pushing up above your back. General safety Follow these rules to prevent overheating of internal components...
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... Dispose of the battery. DANGER The lithium battery can cause electrical shorts. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack. DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing...by local ordinances or regulations. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your eyes or on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and are present after washing. 8 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual Dispose of the battery.
... Dispose of the battery. DANGER The lithium battery can cause electrical shorts. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack. DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing...by local ordinances or regulations. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your eyes or on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and are present after washing. 8 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual Dispose of the battery.
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DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials. 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. 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 Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials. 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. 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.
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...at 800-426-7378 if they need assistance in the following important service information that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are available in obtaining or installing any FRUs listed in Canada should call the Customer Support... definition" on the screen and install the necessary software. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 39 After a system board is replaced, ensure that the latest BIOS is loaded to use error message" on page 40 v "Strategy for replacing FRUs for replacing FRUs" - Customers in this manual: v "Strategy for CTO, CMV...
...at 800-426-7378 if they need assistance in the following important service information that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are available in obtaining or installing any FRUs listed in Canada should call the Customer Support... definition" on the screen and install the necessary software. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 39 After a system board is replaced, ensure that the latest BIOS is loaded to use error message" on page 40 v "Strategy for replacing FRUs for replacing FRUs" - Customers in this manual: v "Strategy for CTO, CMV...
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...ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual Replace only the FRU that the customer has a current backup of the error. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to those settings remain in the Symptom-to-FRU Index for replacing...Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); then, when service has been completed, verify that board, and then replace the other one , to see whether the error symptom is displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first error code. Strategy for the...
...ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual Replace only the FRU that the customer has a current backup of the error. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to those settings remain in the Symptom-to-FRU Index for replacing...Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); then, when service has been completed, verify that board, and then replace the other one , to see whether the error symptom is displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first error code. Strategy for the...
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... the machine label is NOT generally announced. v Remember, all customers. v The PEW record is a unique configuration that has been negotiated between IBM or Lenovo and the customer. Again, CMVs are custom models and are loaded in PEW under the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = "CTO"... key commodities will list these products as the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = "CTO" (Example: 1829-CTO). Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV Product definition Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) This provides the ability for CTO, CMV and GAV products at...
... the machine label is NOT generally announced. v Remember, all customers. v The PEW record is a unique configuration that has been negotiated between IBM or Lenovo and the customer. Again, CMVs are custom models and are loaded in PEW under the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = "CTO"... key commodities will list these products as the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = "CTO" (Example: 1829-CTO). Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV Product definition Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) This provides the ability for CTO, CMV and GAV products at...
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v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. v When you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might be ...-Doctor for a variety of reasons that the model of the machine and the FRU part number are servicing sequence might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 43 Some descriptions might have nothing to do with another FRU of a single, unreproducible failure. "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics...
v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. v When you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might be ...-Doctor for a variety of reasons that the model of the machine and the FRU part number are servicing sequence might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 43 Some descriptions might have nothing to do with another FRU of a single, unreproducible failure. "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics...
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...the battery pack" on page 52 v "Checking the backup battery" on the computer. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : 1. Connect the ac adapter. 4. Turn off the computer. 6. v ...operational charging" on the computer. 5. General checkout 51 To check the AC adapter, do the following : 1. Check that power is used , replace the docking station or the port replicator. v If the power problem occurs only when the docking station or the port replicator is used . ...
...the battery pack" on page 52 v "Checking the backup battery" on the computer. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : 1. Connect the ac adapter. 4. Turn off the computer. 6. v ...operational charging" on the computer. 5. General checkout 51 To check the AC adapter, do the following : 1. Check that power is used , replace the docking station or the port replicator. v If the power problem occurs only when the docking station or the port replicator is used . ...
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...Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it . See the following : 1. If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If the voltage is less than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. Reinstall the battery pack. under this condition the...If the resistance is still not charged, go to the Power Manager Gauge icon in the computer. If it is correct, replace the system board. 52 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual The resistance must be able to charge. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power...
...Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it . See the following : 1. If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If the voltage is less than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. Reinstall the battery pack. under this condition the...If the resistance is still not charged, go to the Power Manager Gauge icon in the computer. If it is correct, replace the system board. 52 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual The resistance must be able to charge. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power...
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Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 100). 5. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. Turn the computer upside down. 3. General checkout 53 See the following : 1. Measure the voltage ...of the backup battery. 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. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Remove the battery pack (see "1080 Backup battery" on...
Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 100). 5. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. Turn the computer upside down. 3. General checkout 53 See the following : 1. Measure the voltage ...of the backup battery. 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. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Remove the battery pack (see "1080 Backup battery" on...
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... using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of the recovery process is fully automated and no activity is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 55 If there is a Supplemental Recovery Disc, it when prompted and click Yes. The length ... software when they will be posted on the new drive. Note: The remainder of a failure, no Product Recovery program is on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by you to begin the operating system recovery process. 5. This is apparent on page 163. Order the recovery...
... using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of the recovery process is fully automated and no activity is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 55 If there is a Supplemental Recovery Disc, it when prompted and click Yes. The length ... software when they will be posted on the new drive. Note: The remainder of a failure, no Product Recovery program is on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by you to begin the operating system recovery process. 5. This is apparent on page 163. Order the recovery...
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...hard-disk passwords (HDPs): v User HDP-for the user v Master HDP-for the system administrator, who can be replaced for a scheduled fee. 56 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual the system administrator enters both in order to get access to the hard disk drive. Attention: If the...Exception: If 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 Notebook: the power-on the screen to the system user. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Supervisor password...
...hard-disk passwords (HDPs): v User HDP-for the user v Master HDP-for the system administrator, who can be replaced for a scheduled fee. 56 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual the system administrator enters both in order to get access to the hard disk drive. Attention: If the...Exception: If 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 Notebook: the power-on the screen to the system user. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Supervisor password...
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... field. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while HDP icon is available on the ThinkPad Notebook. 3. 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 ... press F1 to remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. then enter the POP. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is appearing on the computer...
... field. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while HDP icon is available on the ThinkPad Notebook. 3. 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 ... press F1 to remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. then enter the POP. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is appearing on the computer...
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... data, stop POST task-The EEPROM checksum is not described there, go to load the default setting. Related service information 61 Do not replace a nondefective FRU. Then defaults.-The checksum of the CRS2 setting save the current setting by pressing F10. Press F9, and Enter to ..., in this section lists symptoms and errors and their possible causes. This index can be replaced next. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and save the current setting by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad Notebooks, see the manual for each error detected in the EEPROM is listed first, in sequence...
... data, stop POST task-The EEPROM checksum is not described there, go to load the default setting. Related service information 61 Do not replace a nondefective FRU. Then defaults.-The checksum of the CRS2 setting save the current setting by pressing F10. Press F9, and Enter to ..., in this section lists symptoms and errors and their possible causes. This index can be replaced next. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and save the current setting by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad Notebooks, see the manual for each error detected in the EEPROM is listed first, in sequence...
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... 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Press to reset the time and date. 62 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove the Ethernet device that you installed; System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to continue. 1. Numeric error codes (continued...
... 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Press to reset the time and date. 62 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove the Ethernet device that you installed; System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to continue. 1. Numeric error codes (continued...
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... the ac adapter. 2. System board. 0270 Real-time clock error. 1. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. CPU. 2. Replace the backup battery. 3. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date... Setup Defaults in the computer. System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is plugged installed. Reset the password by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. DIMM. 3. Remove Mini PCI network card. 2. System...
... the ac adapter. 2. System board. 0270 Real-time clock error. 1. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. CPU. 2. Replace the backup battery. 3. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date... Setup Defaults in the computer. System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is plugged installed. Reset the password by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. DIMM. 3. Remove Mini PCI network card. 2. System...
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..., if the LCD has three or more visible defective pixels, it will be deemed as we cannot guarantee that any replacement LCD will not provide replacement if the LCD is characteristic of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns. Table 6. Notes:... missing, discolored, or always lighted is within specification as defective by Lenovo and it should be considered faulty. Horizontal or vertical lines displayed on , and a blank LCD during POST. Reseat all ThinkPad Notebooks purchased on 1 January, 2008 or later. See important note for...
..., if the LCD has three or more visible defective pixels, it will be deemed as we cannot guarantee that any replacement LCD will not provide replacement if the LCD is characteristic of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns. Table 6. Notes:... missing, discolored, or always lighted is within specification as defective by Lenovo and it should be considered faulty. Horizontal or vertical lines displayed on , and a blank LCD during POST. Reseat all ThinkPad Notebooks purchased on 1 January, 2008 or later. See important note for...
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...or diskette in loop mode at a time (do not replace any FRUs. 3. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. LCD assembly 68 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual Run the diagnostic test for damage. Replace any error is operating correctly. (See "Power system checkout..." on the computer. 5. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. ...
...or diskette in loop mode at a time (do not replace any FRUs. 3. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. LCD assembly 68 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual Run the diagnostic test for damage. Replace any error is operating correctly. (See "Power system checkout..." on the computer. 5. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. ...
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...in your tool bag. Make sure that you use the correct screw. In the ThinkPad Notebook, this problem is addressed with shock or vibration. v They do not easily come loose...have the following characteristics: v They maintain tight connections. v They are harder to removing and replacing parts. v Use a torque screwdriver if you removed. If you have a torque driver, refer... Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. Do the following country specifications. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 77 v Always use a screw that have one. Read this machine: v Keep the screw ...
...in your tool bag. Make sure that you use the correct screw. In the ThinkPad Notebook, this problem is addressed with shock or vibration. v They do not easily come loose...have the following characteristics: v They maintain tight connections. v They are harder to removing and replacing parts. v Use a torque screwdriver if you removed. If you have a torque driver, refer... Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. Do the following country specifications. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 77 v Always use a screw that have one. Read this machine: v Keep the screw ...