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... 25 Computer screen problems 27 Battery problems 30 AC adapter problems 30 Hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) problems 31 Fingerprint reader problems . . . . . 33 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 Startup problems 33 Chapter 4. Notices 73 Notices 73 Export classification ...de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada 75 European Union EMC Directive conformance statement 75 iii Taking care of your ThinkPad computer 5 Important tips 5 Be careful about where and how you work 5 Be gentle with the ThinkVantage button 2 Additional information for the...
... 25 Computer screen problems 27 Battery problems 30 AC adapter problems 30 Hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) problems 31 Fingerprint reader problems . . . . . 33 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 Startup problems 33 Chapter 4. Notices 73 Notices 73 Export classification ...de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada 75 European Union EMC Directive conformance statement 75 iii Taking care of your ThinkPad computer 5 Important tips 5 Be careful about where and how you work 5 Be gentle with the ThinkVantage button 2 Additional information for the...
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...they cannot be walked on indicator is off . - Protect your computer gently. Press Fn+F4 to treatment that could interfere with a hard disk drive, do one of your computer. Handle your computer and data when moving a computer equipped with the operation of the following, and ... a keyboard, a printer, or any other objects, or in any way subjected to put it in a tightly packed suitcase or bag. Turn it . vi ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Before moving it off : - Carry your computer in sleep (standby) mode. - Do not drop, bump, scratch, twist, hit, ...
...they cannot be walked on indicator is off . - Protect your computer gently. Press Fn+F4 to treatment that could interfere with a hard disk drive, do one of your computer. Handle your computer and data when moving a computer equipped with the operation of the following, and ... a keyboard, a printer, or any other objects, or in any way subjected to put it in a tightly packed suitcase or bag. Turn it . vi ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Before moving it off : - Carry your computer in sleep (standby) mode. - Do not drop, bump, scratch, twist, hit, ...
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... SSD. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service provider cannot reset it not to modify your computer v Only an authorized ThinkPad repair technician should disassemble and repair your computer if you will have to your data. Care for the Ultrabay Enhanced of the drive slot. Chapter 2. Memory module - To do...
... SSD. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service provider cannot reset it not to modify your computer v Only an authorized ThinkPad repair technician should disassemble and repair your computer if you will have to your data. Care for the Ultrabay Enhanced of the drive slot. Chapter 2. Memory module - To do...
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... program and press Enter. Chapter 3. 7. System Information v Running any of the following: - HDD diagnostic program If your hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is running the HDD diagnostic program in the BIOS Setup Utility. Update System Drivers - To run PC-Doctor for... immediately press F1 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 3. Click PC-Doctor for the HDD diagnostic program opens. Lenovo Troubleshooting Center - do as follows: 1. When the ThinkPad logo comes up to the help or further information about PC-Doctor for Windows, see the Help for Windows....
... program and press Enter. Chapter 3. 7. System Information v Running any of the following: - HDD diagnostic program If your hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is running the HDD diagnostic program in the BIOS Setup Utility. Update System Drivers - To run PC-Doctor for... immediately press F1 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 3. Click PC-Doctor for the HDD diagnostic program opens. Lenovo Troubleshooting Center - do as follows: 1. When the ThinkPad logo comes up to the help or further information about PC-Doctor for Windows, see the Help for Windows....
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...0202: Controller Diag failed 6. Note: If you dock your computer in the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, the diagnostic program cannot test the HDD or SSD that is installed in the service partition of the hard disk drive, you can diagnose your computer from the Rescue and Recovery workspace in the ...Ultrabay Enhanced of the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/ document.do as follows: 1. v Download PC-Doctor for DOS for the program. 14 ThinkPad® R500 Service and ...
...0202: Controller Diag failed 6. Note: If you dock your computer in the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, the diagnostic program cannot test the HDD or SSD that is installed in the service partition of the hard disk drive, you can diagnose your computer from the Rescue and Recovery workspace in the ...Ultrabay Enhanced of the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/ document.do as follows: 1. v Download PC-Doctor for DOS for the program. 14 ThinkPad® R500 Service and ...
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...the keyboard, or if you have one Your ThinkPad computer has a built-in keyboard operates correctly. Press Daughter Card. then make sure the drive is displayed, remove the to continue. If it...before turning the computer on , reinstall it does, have the computer serviced. 0200: Hard disk error The HDD or SSD is depleted. Turn on the computer. Then test the...connector. v If the computer stops during the test, have the computer serviced. 16 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Make sure that the external keyboard is used to verify the ...
...the keyboard, or if you have one Your ThinkPad computer has a built-in keyboard operates correctly. Press Daughter Card. then make sure the drive is displayed, remove the to continue. If it...before turning the computer on , reinstall it does, have the computer serviced. 0200: Hard disk error The HDD or SSD is depleted. Turn on the computer. Then test the...connector. v If the computer stops during the test, have the computer serviced. 16 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Make sure that the external keyboard is used to verify the ...
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.... Message 2100: Initialization error on HDD0 (Main hard disk drive) 2102: Initialization error on HDD1 (Ultrabay hard disk drive) 2110: Read error on HDD0 (Main hard disk drive) 2112: Read error on HDD1 (Ultrabay hard disk drive) The power-on password prompt The hard disk password prompt Solution The HDD or SSD is...drive serviced. Type the password and press Enter to use the computer. The HDD or SSD is not working . If the power-on password is correctly installed. If you still see the same error message, check the boot sequence, using the BIOS Setup Utility. 18 ThinkPad® R500...
.... Message 2100: Initialization error on HDD0 (Main hard disk drive) 2102: Initialization error on HDD1 (Ultrabay hard disk drive) 2110: Read error on HDD0 (Main hard disk drive) 2112: Read error on HDD1 (Ultrabay hard disk drive) The power-on password prompt The hard disk password prompt Solution The HDD or SSD is...drive serviced. Type the password and press Enter to use the computer. The HDD or SSD is not working . If the power-on password is correctly installed. If you still see the same error message, check the boot sequence, using the BIOS Setup Utility. 18 ThinkPad® R500...
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... Verify the proper memory configuration and compatibility including the maximum memory size and the memory speed. Password problems Problem: You forgot your hard disk drive. Solution: v If you forget your power-on password, you cannot startup Windows, use PC-Doctor from the HDD or SSD....memory is installed and seated correctly in "Replacing memory" on self-test (POST) error messages. 3. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the HDD or SSD replaced. For details, refer to ensure a proper connection. Verify that ...
... Verify the proper memory configuration and compatibility including the maximum memory size and the memory speed. Password problems Problem: You forgot your hard disk drive. Solution: v If you forget your power-on password, you cannot startup Windows, use PC-Doctor from the HDD or SSD....memory is installed and seated correctly in "Replacing memory" on self-test (POST) error messages. 3. You must take your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the HDD or SSD replaced. For details, refer to ensure a proper connection. Verify that ...
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... password. Solving computer problems 31 Remove the hard disk password on the HDD or SSD of the computer, you moved the drive to another computer. Move the HDD or SSD to use the HDD or SSD in the Ultrabay. Solution: You can hot-swap an HDD or ... HDD or SSD in an older computer: 1. Solution: Your computer supports an enhanced password algorithm. Computers older than yours may not support such a security function. Hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) problems Problem: After setting a hard disk password on your computer. 2. Chapter 3.
... password. Solving computer problems 31 Remove the hard disk password on the HDD or SSD of the computer, you moved the drive to another computer. Move the HDD or SSD to use the HDD or SSD in the Ultrabay. Solution: You can hot-swap an HDD or ... HDD or SSD in an older computer: 1. Solution: Your computer supports an enhanced password algorithm. Computers older than yours may not support such a security function. Hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) problems Problem: After setting a hard disk password on your computer. 2. Chapter 3.
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..., or in hibernation mode. You can purchase a new HDD or SSD from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. The connectors and slot of the drive. Upgrading and replacing devices 41 Chapter 5. Upgrading the hard disk drive or solid state drive Important: Read Safety and Warranty Guide before replacing the HDD or SSD. v Do not touch...
..., or in hibernation mode. You can purchase a new HDD or SSD from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. The connectors and slot of the drive. Upgrading and replacing devices 41 Chapter 5. Upgrading the hard disk drive or solid state drive Important: Read Safety and Warranty Guide before replacing the HDD or SSD. v Do not touch...
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Self-service CRUs are the AC adapter, the power cord, the battery, and the hard drive. Lenovo notebook computers contain both self-service and optional-service CRUs are responsible for the customer to access these CRUs are listed in the ...CRUs require some products, such components as a screwdriver. They may also be removed and installed by customers or, during the warranty period, by a Lenovo service technician. Examples of this guide) and Setup Instructions provide instructions for replacing self-service and optional-service CRUs. Click Access Help. Customers are ...
Self-service CRUs are the AC adapter, the power cord, the battery, and the hard drive. Lenovo notebook computers contain both self-service and optional-service CRUs are responsible for the customer to access these CRUs are listed in the ...CRUs require some products, such components as a screwdriver. They may also be removed and installed by customers or, during the warranty period, by a Lenovo service technician. Examples of this guide) and Setup Instructions provide instructions for replacing self-service and optional-service CRUs. Click Access Help. Customers are ...
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Appendix C. Memory v Double data rate (DDR) 3 synchronous dynamic random access memory Storage device v 1.8-inch (46 mm) solid state drive or 2.5-inch (64 mm) hard disk drive Display The color display uses TFT technology: v Size: 15.4 inch (391 mm) Resolution: - LCD: 1680-by -1536 v Brightness ... Bus (USB) connectors v IEEE 1394 connector v RJ11 Modem connector v RJ45 Ethernet connector v Serial Ultrabay Enhanced v Docking connector © Copyright Lenovo 2008 69 then from the pull down menu select Properties. External monitor: Up to 2048-by -1050 - You can do this as follows: ...
Appendix C. Memory v Double data rate (DDR) 3 synchronous dynamic random access memory Storage device v 1.8-inch (46 mm) solid state drive or 2.5-inch (64 mm) hard disk drive Display The color display uses TFT technology: v Size: 15.4 inch (391 mm) Resolution: - LCD: 1680-by -1536 v Brightness ... Bus (USB) connectors v IEEE 1394 connector v RJ11 Modem connector v RJ45 Ethernet connector v Serial Ultrabay Enhanced v Docking connector © Copyright Lenovo 2008 69 then from the pull down menu select Properties. External monitor: Up to 2048-by -1050 - You can do this as follows: ...
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... contents restoring 36 features hardware 69 features and specifications 69 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 finding information 1 fingerprint reader caring for 7 troubleshooting 33 frequently asked questions 11 H hard disk drive diagnosing 13 troubleshooting 31 upgrading 41 help and service 55 hibernation mode troubleshooting ...13 diagnosing the system 14 restoring the factory contents 36 Setup Instructions 1 sleep mode troubleshooting 25 solid state drive (SSD) 35 diagnosing 13 troubleshooting 31 upgrading 41 specifications hardware 70 startup problems troubleshooting 33 storage media handling...
... contents restoring 36 features hardware 69 features and specifications 69 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 finding information 1 fingerprint reader caring for 7 troubleshooting 33 frequently asked questions 11 H hard disk drive diagnosing 13 troubleshooting 31 upgrading 41 help and service 55 hibernation mode troubleshooting ...13 diagnosing the system 14 restoring the factory contents 36 Setup Instructions 1 sleep mode troubleshooting 25 solid state drive (SSD) 35 diagnosing 13 troubleshooting 31 upgrading 41 specifications hardware 70 startup problems troubleshooting 33 storage media handling...