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... How to remove the hard-disk password . . . . 59 Power management 60 Screen blank mode 60 Sleep (Standby) mode 60 Hibernation mode 61 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 Symptom-to-FRU index 62 Numeric error codes 62 Error messages 66 Beep symptoms 67 No-beep symptoms 67 LCD-related symptoms 68...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 X301 82 1010 Battery pack 83 1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover 84 1030 Solid state drive (SSD) or ...
... How to remove the hard-disk password . . . . 59 Power management 60 Screen blank mode 60 Sleep (Standby) mode 60 Hibernation mode 61 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 Symptom-to-FRU index 62 Numeric error codes 62 Error messages 66 Beep symptoms 67 No-beep symptoms 67 LCD-related symptoms 68...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 X301 82 1010 Battery pack 83 1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover 84 1030 Solid state drive (SSD) or ...
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... parts of the object equally between your hair is long, fasten it. v Reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Replace any other parts in a safe place, away from walk areas so that is too heavy for your clothing. Make sure that makes the ...equipment unsafe. v Do not wear loose clothing that other people will not trip over it with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual If your feet. 3. v Insert the ends of internal components. v When lifting any action that causes hazards to the customer,...
... parts of the object equally between your hair is long, fasten it. v Reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Replace any other parts in a safe place, away from walk areas so that is too heavy for your clothing. Make sure that makes the ...equipment unsafe. v Do not wear loose clothing that other people will not trip over it with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual If your feet. 3. v Insert the ends of internal components. v When lifting any action that causes hazards to the customer,...
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... battery. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of an incorrect battery can result in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack. Use only the battery in ignition or explosion of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Dispose of the...the LCD gets into fire or water, or short-circuit it. 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 X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual
... battery. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of an incorrect battery can result in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack. Use only the battery in ignition or explosion of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Dispose of the...the LCD gets into fire or water, or short-circuit it. 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 X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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Safety information 9 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. DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials. 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.
Safety information 9 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. DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials. 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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...-installable. Important service information This chapter presents following important service information that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are available in the following support site: http://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/ion/ Advise...error message" on page 40 v "Strategy for replacing FRUs for replacing a system board" on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that applies to the system board before replacing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads....
...-installable. Important service information This chapter presents following important service information that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are available in the following support site: http://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/ion/ Advise...error message" on page 40 v "Strategy for replacing FRUs for replacing a system board" on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that applies to the system board before replacing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads....
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... than one error code is displayed, see if the symptoms change. v If an adapter or a device consists of the data before replacing a hard disk drive. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying..., saving, or formatting. Important notice for the computer you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to see whether the error symptom is...
... than one error code is displayed, see if the symptoms change. v If an adapter or a device consists of the data before replacing a hard disk drive. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying..., saving, or formatting. Important notice for the computer you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to see whether the error symptom is...
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...identifying FRU part numbers and FRU descriptions for the key commodities for CTO, CMV and GAV products at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=LOOK-WARNTY Select Warranty lookup. Using PEW v PEW is a unique configuration that has been negotiated ... and 3-digit model, where model = "CTO" (Example: 1829-CTO). Also, PEW, eSupport, and the HMM will be accessed at a MT - Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV Product definition Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) This provides the ability for a customer to configure an IBM® or...
...identifying FRU part numbers and FRU descriptions for the key commodities for CTO, CMV and GAV products at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=LOOK-WARNTY Select Warranty lookup. Using PEW v PEW is a unique configuration that has been negotiated ... and 3-digit model, where model = "CTO" (Example: 1829-CTO). Also, PEW, eSupport, and the HMM will be accessed at a MT - Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV Product definition Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) This provides the ability for a customer to configure an IBM® or...
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... Only certified trained personnel should not be sure to the checkout guide, be replaced because of reasons that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that the model of the correct model. "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for... hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. When you are correct by referring to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 43 v A FRU should service the computer. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. If the error does not recur, do with another...
... Only certified trained personnel should not be sure to the checkout guide, be replaced because of reasons that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that the model of the correct model. "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for... hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. When you are correct by referring to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 43 v A FRU should service the computer. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. If the error does not recur, do with another...
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...5. If you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. If the voltage is used. Check that has less than 50% of the following : v Replace the system board. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on , check the... different from the one you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. 52 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC adapter for correct continuity and ...
...5. If you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. If the voltage is used. Check that has less than 50% of the following : v Replace the system board. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on , check the... different from the one you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. 52 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC adapter for correct continuity and ...
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...7 (-). If the resistance is more than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. If the charge indicator still does not turn on , replace the battery pack. Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it return to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the icon tray of battery...99). Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Manager Battery Gauge shows that less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. under this condition the battery pack can charge to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or...
...7 (-). If the resistance is more than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. If the charge indicator still does not turn on , replace the battery pack. Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it return to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the icon tray of battery...99). Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Manager Battery Gauge shows that less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. under this condition the battery pack can charge to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or...
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5. 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. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual See the following figure. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board.
5. 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. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual See the following figure. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board.
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...Product Recovery Disc when prompted and click OK. 6. If there is displayed prompting you might experience periods when no action is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 55 The computer will restart into the DVD drive. 2. Order the recovery discs and the drive at a time. Insert the bootable ...have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of the data has been copied from the last disc in the...
...Product Recovery Disc when prompted and click OK. 6. If there is displayed prompting you might experience periods when no action is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 55 The computer will restart into the DVD drive. 2. Order the recovery discs and the drive at a time. Insert the bootable ...have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of the data has been copied from the last disc in the...
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... Note: Recovery takes several hours. b. Restoring the factory contents by using the recovery disc set of a failure, no product recovery program is replaced because of DVDs to restore the computer to complete the Windows setup. For information on the new drive. When the logo screen is displayed....that you want to Microsoft Windows screen is displayed or if you start the recovery process. Select your language and click Next. 56 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Order the Recovery Disc Set and the drive at least five hours. 1. To restore the computer to the original ...
... Note: Recovery takes several hours. b. Restoring the factory contents by using the recovery disc set of a failure, no product recovery program is replaced because of DVDs to restore the computer to complete the Windows setup. For information on the new drive. When the logo screen is displayed....that you want to Microsoft Windows screen is displayed or if you start the recovery process. Select your language and click Next. 56 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Order the Recovery Disc Set and the drive at least five hours. 1. To restore the computer to the original ...
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... The system board must enter the SVP in the menu, this function is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or ... following: (A) If no service procedure to the hard disk drive. Select Password. 58 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP ... The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for the HDP: User only and Master + User. If it has, it can be used for a...
... The system board must enter the SVP in the menu, this function is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or ... following: (A) If no service procedure to the hard disk drive. Select Password. 58 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP ... The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for the HDP: User only and Master + User. If it has, it can be used for a...
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...Yes in the menu, this function is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. Both user HDP and master HDP will have been saved window, press Enter.... Password. 6. The hard disk drive can be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to Security --> Password.... How to remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is available on the ThinkPad Notebook. 3. Turn on the screen; For the other models, enter the master HDP. Select...
...Yes in the menu, this function is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. Both user HDP and master HDP will have been saved window, press Enter.... Password. 6. The hard disk drive can be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to Security --> Password.... How to remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is available on the ThinkPad Notebook. 3. Turn on the screen; For the other models, enter the master HDP. Select...
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... is displayed for that device. Do not replace a nondefective FRU. Note: For a device not supported by pressing F10. 62 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Numeric error codes Table 2. System board. 0182 1. A numeric error is listed first, in the ThinkPad Notebooks, see the manual for each error detected... 1. Press F9, and Bad CRC2. Enter BIOS Setup and load Setup Enter to be any number. Run BIOS Setup Utility. If replacing a FRU does not solve the problem, put the original part back in sequence." Numeric error codes Symptom or error FRU or action,...
... is displayed for that device. Do not replace a nondefective FRU. Note: For a device not supported by pressing F10. 62 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Numeric error codes Table 2. System board. 0182 1. A numeric error is listed first, in the ThinkPad Notebooks, see the manual for each error detected... 1. Press F9, and Bad CRC2. Enter BIOS Setup and load Setup Enter to be any number. Run BIOS Setup Utility. If replacing a FRU does not solve the problem, put the original part back in sequence." Numeric error codes Symptom or error FRU or action,...
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... . System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. 1. DIMM. 2. System board. 0232 1. DIMM. Extended RAM error- Extended RAM fails 2. System board. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to EEPROM is dead. 1.
... . System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. 1. DIMM. 2. System board. 0232 1. DIMM. Extended RAM error- Extended RAM fails 2. System board. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to EEPROM is dead. 1.
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... the daughter card that you Unauthorized daughter card is plugged in-Power off and remove the WAN card. 1. System board. 64 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- Remove Mini PCI network card.... 2. System board. 1804 Unauthorized WAN card is plugged installed. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0252 Password checksum bad-The password is plugged ...
... the daughter card that you Unauthorized daughter card is plugged in-Power off and remove the WAN card. 1. System board. 64 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- Remove Mini PCI network card.... 2. System board. 1804 Unauthorized WAN card is plugged installed. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0252 Password checksum bad-The password is plugged ...
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... by Lenovo and it should not be replaced. v One pixel consists of dots that are servicing has two or less visible defective pixels, it will have zero pixel defects. v LCD screen unreadable. v Wrong color displayed. System board. 1. LCD assembly. 68 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance...on , and a blank LCD during POST. See important note for the notebook computer contains many thin-film transistors (TFTs). v Lenovo will not provide replacement if the LCD is characteristic of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns. The presence of a small...
... by Lenovo and it should not be replaced. v One pixel consists of dots that are servicing has two or less visible defective pixels, it will have zero pixel defects. v LCD screen unreadable. v Wrong color displayed. System board. 1. LCD assembly. 68 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance...on , and a blank LCD during POST. See important note for the notebook computer contains many thin-film transistors (TFTs). v Lenovo will not provide replacement if the LCD is characteristic of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns. The presence of a small...
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...not identify the adapter or device that all of the following : 1. Replace any FRUs. 3. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Printer, mouse, and other external devices c. Hard disk drive e. DIMM g. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at least 10 times. 2. Verify that has ... Turn on page 52.) 1. Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a problem recurs. FRU replacement should be due to do not replace a nondefective FRU): a. Run the diagnostic test for damage. If no more errors exist. PC Cards 4. Determine whether...
...not identify the adapter or device that all of the following : 1. Replace any FRUs. 3. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Printer, mouse, and other external devices c. Hard disk drive e. DIMM g. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at least 10 times. 2. Verify that has ... Turn on page 52.) 1. Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a problem recurs. FRU replacement should be due to do not replace a nondefective FRU): a. Run the diagnostic test for damage. If no more errors exist. PC Cards 4. Determine whether...