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Parts list 133 Overall 134 LCD FRUs 155 Keyboard 160 Miscellaneous parts 162 Information about ac power adapters 164 Power cords 165 Recovery discs 166 Common service tools 173 Appendix A. Notices 175 Electronic emissions notices 176 Trademarks 177 ii ThinkPad T420 and T420i Hardware Maintenance Manual Locations 129 Front view 129 Rear view 131 Bottom view...
Parts list 133 Overall 134 LCD FRUs 155 Keyboard 160 Miscellaneous parts 162 Information about ac power adapters 164 Power cords 165 Recovery discs 166 Common service tools 173 Appendix A. Notices 175 Electronic emissions notices 176 Trademarks 177 ii ThinkPad T420 and T420i Hardware Maintenance Manual Locations 129 Front view 129 Rear view 131 Bottom view...
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...leads and accessories for safe operational condition. • Do not use this type of mat to work on the machine, unplug the power cord. Stand on electrical equipment; First, check that does not insulate you . Some hand tools have , near you when working with ... hazards in your pocket or behind your work with the reflective surface of the units. • If an electrical accident occurs: 2 ThinkPad T420 and T420i Hardware Maintenance Manual Similar units to listed above rule, you start to decrease electrostatic discharges. Electrical safety Observe the following precautions...
...leads and accessories for safe operational condition. • Do not use this type of mat to work on the machine, unplug the power cord. Stand on electrical equipment; First, check that does not insulate you . Some hand tools have , near you when working with ... hazards in your pocket or behind your work with the reflective surface of the units. • If an electrical accident occurs: 2 ThinkPad T420 and T420i Hardware Maintenance Manual Similar units to listed above rule, you start to decrease electrostatic discharges. Electrical safety Observe the following precautions...
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...when there is to the safety 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 removed or tampered with the power off, and the power cord disconnected. Check exterior covers for cracked or... users and service technicians from injury. Begin the checks with . Checklist: 1. Check the power cord for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. A third-wire ground connector in the parts list. The power cord should use the following checklist at the same charge. c. Remove the cover. 6. Use ...
...when there is to the safety 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 removed or tampered with the power off, and the power cord disconnected. Check exterior covers for cracked or... users and service technicians from injury. Begin the checks with . Checklist: 1. Check the power cord for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. A third-wire ground connector in the parts list. The power cord should use the following checklist at the same charge. c. Remove the cover. 6. Use ...
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Seek medical care if any interconnecting cables. 6 ThinkPad T420 and T420i Hardware Maintenance Manual 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 symptoms from inside the LCD gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately...
Seek medical care if any interconnecting cables. 6 ThinkPad T420 and T420i Hardware Maintenance Manual 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 symptoms from inside the LCD gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately...
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..., go to "Checking operational charging" on page 33. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : 1. Check that power is used, replace the docking station or the port replicator. • If the power-on indicator does not turn on, check the power cord of the ac power adapter for DOS, go to "FRU tests" on...
..., go to "Checking operational charging" on page 33. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : 1. Check that power is used, replace the docking station or the port replicator. • If the power-on indicator does not turn on, check the power cord of the ac power adapter for DOS, go to "FRU tests" on...
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...Chapter 9 "Locations" on page 61. 3. Removing and replacing a FRU This chapter presents directions and drawings for the replacement CRU if Lenovo does not receive the defective part within thirty (30) days of the replacement CRU. External CRU statement to the warranty service for ...are listed at any FRU, review Chapter 7 "FRU replacement notices" on page 129. 8. DANGER Before removing any notes that all power cords from Lenovo at the top of damaging parts. 2. Verify this by removing any FRUs that have made sure that pertain to observe the following general...
...Chapter 9 "Locations" on page 61. 3. Removing and replacing a FRU This chapter presents directions and drawings for the replacement CRU if Lenovo does not receive the defective part within thirty (30) days of the replacement CRU. External CRU statement to the warranty service for ...are listed at any FRU, review Chapter 7 "FRU replacement notices" on page 129. 8. DANGER Before removing any notes that all power cords from Lenovo at the top of damaging parts. 2. Verify this by removing any FRUs that have made sure that pertain to observe the following general...
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... Warranty documentation for the replacement CRU if Lenovo does not receive the defective part within the computer that are specified. • FRU with your product or at any time upon request. ThinkPad Notebooks contain the following lists of your product. Optional-...Power cords" on page 165 • "Recovery discs" on page 166 • "Common service tools" on product design may include the memory module, wireless card, keyboard, and palm rest with a replacement part you may request that Lenovo installs an Optional-service CRU according to you are installing the CRU, Lenovo...
... Warranty documentation for the replacement CRU if Lenovo does not receive the defective part within the computer that are specified. • FRU with your product or at any time upon request. ThinkPad Notebooks contain the following lists of your product. Optional-...Power cords" on page 165 • "Recovery discs" on page 166 • "Common service tools" on product design may include the memory module, wireless card, keyboard, and palm rest with a replacement part you may request that Lenovo installs an Optional-service CRU according to you are installing the CRU, Lenovo...
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Parts list-3-pin power cords Country or region Australia, New Zealand • models -CTO, xxM Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, South Africa • models -CTO, xxG Canada, U.S. • models -CTO, xxG, xxT ... no . 42T5020 42T5105 CRU ID * 42T5180 42T5183 42T5008 42T5093 42T5014 42T5099 Table 16. Parts list 165 Power cords A ThinkPad power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region: Table 15. Parts list-2-pin power cords Country or region Argentina • models -CTO, xxY Brazil • models -CTO, xxP Canada, U.S. •...
Parts list-3-pin power cords Country or region Australia, New Zealand • models -CTO, xxM Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, South Africa • models -CTO, xxG Canada, U.S. • models -CTO, xxG, xxT ... no . 42T5020 42T5105 CRU ID * 42T5180 42T5183 42T5008 42T5093 42T5014 42T5099 Table 16. Parts list 165 Power cords A ThinkPad power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region: Table 15. Parts list-2-pin power cords Country or region Argentina • models -CTO, xxY Brazil • models -CTO, xxP Canada, U.S. •...
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... instructions, and review the information included in this document carefully. This information can help you safely use your product. Power cords, power adapters, and other features can create potential safety risks that the power switch is off or is blinking: • Turn it off , in sleep (standby) mode (Fn+F4), ... warnings on . For more information, see the Safety and Warranty Guide came with a hard disk drive, do one of your purchase agreement or the Lenovo Limited Warranty. Before moving it is off . • Press Fn+F4 to put it in sleep (standby) mode • Press Fn+F12 to...
... instructions, and review the information included in this document carefully. This information can help you safely use your product. Power cords, power adapters, and other features can create potential safety risks that the power switch is off or is blinking: • Turn it off , in sleep (standby) mode (Fn+F4), ... warnings on . For more information, see the Safety and Warranty Guide came with a hard disk drive, do one of your purchase agreement or the Lenovo Limited Warranty. Before moving it is off . • Press Fn+F4 to put it in sleep (standby) mode • Press Fn+F12 to...
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...a suitable replacement. Contact the Customer Support Center or the product manufacturer for customers to repair your computer. Only use the product. Lenovo provides documentation with your product, stop using the product and unplug it from the product. • Signs that you have any ...the unlikely event that liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen onto the computer product, the power cord or power adapter. • The computer product, power cord, or power adapter has been exposed to as options. Safety guidelines Always observe the following precautions to do so by...
...a suitable replacement. Contact the Customer Support Center or the product manufacturer for customers to repair your computer. Only use the product. Lenovo provides documentation with your product, stop using the product and unplug it from the product. • Signs that you have any ...the unlikely event that liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen onto the computer product, the power cord or power adapter. • The computer product, power cord, or power adapter has been exposed to as options. Safety guidelines Always observe the following precautions to do so by...
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... any way. Liquids also can eventually result in your power cord or power adapter near sinks, tubs, toilets, or on the power adapter. CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts in overheating. Power cords and power adapters DANGER Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by objects. Protect power cord and power adapters from any power adapter that shows corrosion at the AC input pins...
... any way. Liquids also can eventually result in your power cord or power adapter near sinks, tubs, toilets, or on the power adapter. CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts in overheating. Power cords and power adapters DANGER Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by objects. Protect power cord and power adapters from any power adapter that shows corrosion at the AC input pins...
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... voltage might damage your computer equipment appears to the equipment. Never overload these parts, contact a service technician. © Copyright Lenovo 2011 ix Do not bend or modify the plug. Some products are no serviceable parts inside any part that draw large amounts ...an electrical outlet with one of the product. Do not fully extend power cords in a way that has this safety feature. Power supply statement DANGER Never remove the cover on a power supply or any component that will stress the cords. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are used, the load ...
... voltage might damage your computer equipment appears to the equipment. Never overload these parts, contact a service technician. © Copyright Lenovo 2011 ix Do not bend or modify the plug. Some products are no serviceable parts inside any part that draw large amounts ...an electrical outlet with one of the product. Do not fully extend power cords in a way that has this safety feature. Power supply statement DANGER Never remove the cover on a power supply or any component that will stress the cords. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are used, the load ...
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For your safety, always follow these features. • When the ac power adapter is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage. • Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all the cables before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in contact with your ... lifting your body. Do not place the adapter in the installation and configuration procedures. • Do not use you computer until all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. • Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this might...
For your safety, always follow these features. • When the ac power adapter is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage. • Disconnect the attached power cords, battery pack, and all the cables before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in contact with your ... lifting your body. Do not place the adapter in the installation and configuration procedures. • Do not use you computer until all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. • Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this might...
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... an electrical storm. • Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in wet locations. The power cord may be reconnected to the wall outlet or receptacle only after all cables from outlets. 3. Laser compliance statement CAUTION...; Do not use only No. 26 AWG or larger (for example, No. 24 AWG) telecommunication line cord listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). Removing the covers of ...) are no serviceable parts inside the device. © Copyright Lenovo 2011 xiii Attach power cords to connectors. 4.
... an electrical storm. • Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in wet locations. The power cord may be reconnected to the wall outlet or receptacle only after all cables from outlets. 3. Laser compliance statement CAUTION...; Do not use only No. 26 AWG or larger (for example, No. 24 AWG) telecommunication line cord listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). Removing the covers of ...) are no serviceable parts inside the device. © Copyright Lenovo 2011 xiii Attach power cords to connectors. 4.
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... contain cords, cables or wires, such as power cords or cords to connect the accessory to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. If this product has such a cord, cable or wire, then the following warning applies: WARNING Handling the cord on this product or cords associated ...with accessories sold with this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to a PC. Save these instructions. © Copyright Lenovo 2011 xv DANGER Do not connect phone...
... contain cords, cables or wires, such as power cords or cords to connect the accessory to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. If this product has such a cord, cable or wire, then the following warning applies: WARNING Handling the cord on this product or cords associated ...with accessories sold with this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to a PC. Save these instructions. © Copyright Lenovo 2011 xv DANGER Do not connect phone...
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... permanently, click Customize and proceed to the power jack of battery power remaining. The power cord that plugs into the AC outlet and into an electrical outlet. Connect the ac power adapter to customize the settings. You can use the power-intensive components, the faster you need to ...you use , disconnect it from the electrical outlet. • Do not bind the power cord tightly around the ac power transformer pack when it , or from the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack provided with ThinkPad batteries. If your computer away from electrical outlets, you go. The UltraNav icon is...
... permanently, click Customize and proceed to the power jack of battery power remaining. The power cord that plugs into the AC outlet and into an electrical outlet. Connect the ac power adapter to customize the settings. You can use the power-intensive components, the faster you need to ...you use , disconnect it from the electrical outlet. • Do not bind the power cord tightly around the ac power transformer pack when it , or from the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack provided with ThinkPad batteries. If your computer away from electrical outlets, you go. The UltraNav icon is...
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...or to a LAN, it is easier to dial an access number manually. Dialup connections To use the built-in and unplugging your modem and power cord. Dialing manually If your computer is repeatedly unable to connect to your Windows online help . Be sure to check with your hotel front desk ...or a "Y" splitter for your phone line so that your computer and your telephone can share a line. Notes: Before you dial in modem function until Lenovo has received approval from the proper authorities. 68 User Guide Modem use . For details on the screen. For Windows 7: To start the Access Connections ...
...or to a LAN, it is easier to dial an access number manually. Dialup connections To use the built-in and unplugging your modem and power cord. Dialing manually If your computer is repeatedly unable to connect to your Windows online help . Be sure to check with your hotel front desk ...or a "Y" splitter for your phone line so that your computer and your telephone can share a line. Notes: Before you dial in modem function until Lenovo has received approval from the proper authorities. 68 User Guide Modem use . For details on the screen. For Windows 7: To start the Access Connections ...
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...at ease. With your computer display so that you are restrictions on the use of you carry an ac power adapter, detach the ac cord from the office: Travel Essentials • ThinkPad ac power adapter • External mouse, if you are accustomed to using onboard computer or wireless (such as Internet, ...your computer When you travel abroad, your computer into an airplane, check the travel more at home and at all times to avoid damaging the cord. To disable it to prevent theft. 2. Angle your own computer and its files, you on page 49. Follow the tips below. 1. ...
...at ease. With your computer display so that you are restrictions on the use of you carry an ac power adapter, detach the ac cord from the office: Travel Essentials • ThinkPad ac power adapter • External mouse, if you are accustomed to using onboard computer or wireless (such as Internet, ...your computer When you travel abroad, your computer into an airplane, check the travel more at home and at all times to avoid damaging the cord. To disable it to prevent theft. 2. Angle your own computer and its files, you on page 49. Follow the tips below. 1. ...
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... When you attach a mechanical lock to the security keyhole, the eject button is the same for the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3. power cord shipped with your computer to a ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3, a ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3, a ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3, or a ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 (170 W), do the following: The following drawings are connected to...
... When you attach a mechanical lock to the security keyhole, the eject button is the same for the ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3. power cord shipped with your computer to a ThinkPad Port Replicator Series 3, a ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3, a ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3, or a ThinkPad Mini Dock Plus Series 3 (170 W), do the following: The following drawings are connected to...
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... beeps Solution Make sure that memory modules are properly set : - If the brightness level of the following : - Solution: Your screen saver or power management may have the computer serviced. • Problem: When I turn it on and listen again. Beep errors Table 11. Beep errors Problem One... you have the computer serviced. If you still see "Creating and using recovery media" on page 103. The ac power adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is on. Solution: If you still hear the beeps, have used the partition software, examine the partition on the ...
... beeps Solution Make sure that memory modules are properly set : - If the brightness level of the following : - Solution: Your screen saver or power management may have the computer serviced. • Problem: When I turn it on and listen again. Beep errors Table 11. Beep errors Problem One... you have the computer serviced. If you still see "Creating and using recovery media" on page 103. The ac power adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is on. Solution: If you still hear the beeps, have used the partition software, examine the partition on the ...