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... 49 Fn key combinations 51 Symptom-to-FRU index 52 Numeric error codes 52 Error messages 56 Beep symptoms 58 No-beep symptoms 58 LCD-related symptoms 59 Intermittent problems 60 Undetermined problems 60 FRU replacement notices 61 Screw notices 61 Retaining serial numbers 62 Removing and replacing a FRU 65 1010 Battery pack 66 1020 Hard disk drive 67 © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005...
... 49 Fn key combinations 51 Symptom-to-FRU index 52 Numeric error codes 52 Error messages 56 Beep symptoms 58 No-beep symptoms 58 LCD-related symptoms 59 Intermittent problems 60 Undetermined problems 60 FRU replacement notices 61 Screw notices 61 Retaining serial numbers 62 Removing and replacing a FRU 65 1010 Battery pack 66 1020 Hard disk drive 67 © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005...
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... 107 3010 LCD cable assembly 108 3020 Wireless antenna and rear cover . . . . 110 3030 LCD panel and hinge assembly . . . . . 111 Locations 112 Front view 112 Rear view 113 Bottom view 114 Parts list 115 G40, G41 series 115 Overall 139 LCD FRUs 146 Keyboard 149 Recovery CDs 150 Miscellaneous parts 153 AC adapters 153 Telephone cable 153 Optional FRUs 154 Common parts list 154 Notices 156 Trademarks 158 iv ThinkPad G40, G41
... 107 3010 LCD cable assembly 108 3020 Wireless antenna and rear cover . . . . 110 3030 LCD panel and hinge assembly . . . . . 111 Locations 112 Front view 112 Rear view 113 Bottom view 114 Parts list 115 G40, G41 series 115 Overall 139 LCD FRUs 146 Keyboard 149 Recovery CDs 150 Miscellaneous parts 153 AC adapters 153 Telephone cable 153 Optional FRUs 154 Common parts list 154 Notices 156 Trademarks 158 iv ThinkPad G40, G41
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... current configuration settings (using the BIOS Setup Utility); v If an adapter or device consists of the error. Loading Setup Defaults or replacing the system board may be the cause of more than one FRU, any diskette fixes. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 3 If you are instructed to see if the symptoms change. The BIOS and device drivers are posted on the computer you are servicing may have both a processor board and a system board. Replace...
... current configuration settings (using the BIOS Setup Utility); v If an adapter or device consists of the error. Loading Setup Defaults or replacing the system board may be the cause of more than one FRU, any diskette fixes. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 3 If you are instructed to see if the symptoms change. The BIOS and device drivers are posted on the computer you are servicing may have both a processor board and a system board. Replace...
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... type of internal components. v Do not work on the machine, unplug the power cord. Performing a mechanical inspection - Do not use this product or cords associated with accessories sold with labels or stickers. If an electrical accident occurs, you cannot unplug it, ask the customer to power-off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or electrical outlet. If you can then operate...
... type of internal components. v Do not work on the machine, unplug the power cord. Performing a mechanical inspection - Do not use this product or cords associated with accessories sold with labels or stickers. If an electrical accident occurs, you cannot unplug it, ask the customer to power-off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or electrical outlet. If you can then operate...
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... FRU parts list. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. Date of servicer __ 2. Important notes v Only certified trained personnel should not be sure to read this chapter apply to do not replace the FRU. The drive startup sequence in the computer you replace a FRU, make sure the model of a single, unreproducible failure. If the error does not recur, do with a hardware defect...
... FRU parts list. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. Date of servicer __ 2. Important notes v Only certified trained personnel should not be sure to read this chapter apply to do not replace the FRU. The drive startup sequence in the computer you replace a FRU, make sure the model of a single, unreproducible failure. If the error does not recur, do with a hardware defect...
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The Product Recovery program main menu opens. 4. This will restart and begin the configuration process. go to factory contents" icon. Related service information 3. When the Product Recovery program finishes, your computer. If you want, and then follow the instructions on the hard disk drive, using FDISK or a similar application. 2. Next, double-click the "Recover to step 1. 4. Select the recovery options you select Disabled, the IBM Predesktop Area will...
The Product Recovery program main menu opens. 4. This will restart and begin the configuration process. go to factory contents" icon. Related service information 3. When the Product Recovery program finishes, your computer. If you want, and then follow the instructions on the hard disk drive, using FDISK or a similar application. 2. Next, double-click the "Recover to step 1. 4. Select the recovery options you select Disabled, the IBM Predesktop Area will...
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... to change CDs. v To install the Predesktop Area, go to step 8. 5. v To preload the hard disk drive without installing the Predesktop Area, press the N key. 8. v Follow the prompts. Related service information Note: If you get a message asking which operating system to install, select the proper operating system and press Enter. 9. At the next window, press Enter to continue. v When the process is booted. 30 ThinkPad G40, G41...
... to change CDs. v To install the Predesktop Area, go to step 8. 5. v To preload the hard disk drive without installing the Predesktop Area, press the N key. 8. v Follow the prompts. Related service information Note: If you get a message asking which operating system to install, select the proper operating system and press Enter. 9. At the next window, press Enter to continue. v When the process is booted. 30 ThinkPad G40, G41...
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... can use it can be booted. Hard disk password: There are two modes for a scheduled fee. Remove the battery pack. Remove the backup battery. For how to system configuration settings. The hard disk drive can be used for a scheduled fee. The SVP must be entered before an operating system can be replaced for the HDP: User only and Master + User. The system board must be entered in order to get access to recover data from being powered on...
... can use it can be booted. Hard disk password: There are two modes for a scheduled fee. Remove the battery pack. Remove the backup battery. For how to system configuration settings. The hard disk drive can be used for a scheduled fee. The SVP must be entered before an operating system can be replaced for the HDP: User only and Master + User. The system board must be entered in order to get access to recover data from being powered on...
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... screen, press the Access IBM button. 2. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set and is known by the servicer: 1. When the Enter New Password field opens, leave it blank and press Enter twice. 8. The hard disk drive can be made available to the neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to remove the hard disk password Attention: If User only mode is displayed...
... screen, press the Access IBM button. 2. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set and is known by the servicer: 1. When the Enter New Password field opens, leave it blank and press Enter twice. 8. The hard disk drive can be made available to the neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to remove the hard disk password Attention: If User only mode is displayed...
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... LCD backlight turns off. If you are using the ACPI operating system. v The hard disk drive motor stops. 2. v The hard disk drive is powered off . To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the "Power Management Properties" window...
... LCD backlight turns off. If you are using the ACPI operating system. v The hard disk drive motor stops. 2. v The hard disk drive is powered off . To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the "Power Management Properties" window...
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...+F12 keys. Pressing the power button. - Closing the lid. - v If you are satisfied in the boot record on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 34 ThinkPad G40, G41 Also, the computer goes into hibernation mode, perform that time. The hibernation file in suspend mode. When the power is turned on the hard disk drive is read, and system status is restored from hibernation mode and resumes operation.
...+F12 keys. Pressing the power button. - Closing the lid. - v If you are satisfied in the boot record on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 34 ThinkPad G40, G41 Also, the computer goes into hibernation mode, perform that time. The hibernation file in suspend mode. When the power is turned on the hard disk drive is read, and system status is restored from hibernation mode and resumes operation.
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...-to re-create the failure by using PS2.EXE. The use of the BIOS Setup Utility before you will need to initialize the computer setup by use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can select an item not only with the arrow keys, but also with the ThinkPad computer. On the first screen, select the model and press Enter. The main panel of the procedure...
...-to re-create the failure by using PS2.EXE. The use of the BIOS Setup Utility before you will need to initialize the computer setup by use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can select an item not only with the arrow keys, but also with the ThinkPad computer. On the first screen, select the model and press Enter. The main panel of the procedure...
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... v Run Quick Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v Video Adapter v Parallel Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Memory Test - Select Diagnostics with the arrow keys, and press Enter. Note: After executing PC-Doctor, check the system time/date and reset them if needed. 36 ThinkPad G40, G41 The options on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean the formal support device list. Quick v Keyboard v Video v Internal Speaker v Mouse v Diskette v System Load v CD-ROM/DVD Test v Actiontec Wireless Radio...
... v Run Quick Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v Video Adapter v Parallel Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Memory Test - Select Diagnostics with the arrow keys, and press Enter. Note: After executing PC-Doctor, check the system time/date and reset them if needed. 36 ThinkPad G40, G41 The options on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean the formal support device list. Quick v Keyboard v Video v Internal Speaker v Mouse v Diskette v System Load v CD-ROM/DVD Test v Actiontec Wireless Radio...
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... 89 1180 Keyboard bezel 92 1190 Fan assembly 94 2000 Fan (CPU 3 GHz) and CPU fixture . . . . 96 2010 CPU 98 2020 CD-ROM/DVD drive bracket 99 2030 FDD bracket 100 2040 System board 101 2050 Lower case assembly 102 2060 Modem cable 103 2070 PC card slot assembly 104 2080 LCD front bezel 105 2090 Inverter card 106 © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005...
... 89 1180 Keyboard bezel 92 1190 Fan assembly 94 2000 Fan (CPU 3 GHz) and CPU fixture . . . . 96 2010 CPU 98 2020 CD-ROM/DVD drive bracket 99 2030 FDD bracket 100 2040 System board 101 2050 Lower case assembly 102 2060 Modem cable 103 2070 PC card slot assembly 104 2080 LCD front bezel 105 2090 Inverter card 106 © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005...
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... Tests --> Diskette (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41 49 Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Make sure the modem is not a hardware problem. Lucent Soft Modem Dialtone Audio 1. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. Interactive Tests --> Keyboard TrackPoint or pointing device If the TrackPoint does not work, check the configuration in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. This drift can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to enable it. Hard disk drive Diskette drive If enabling the TrackPoint does not...
... Tests --> Diskette (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41 49 Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Make sure the modem is not a hardware problem. Lucent Soft Modem Dialtone Audio 1. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. Interactive Tests --> Keyboard TrackPoint or pointing device If the TrackPoint does not work, check the configuration in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. This drift can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to enable it. Hard disk drive Diskette drive If enabling the TrackPoint does not...
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... configuration change requested. To clear the error, enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 0199 System security - Run BIOS Setup Utility. 01C9 More than one of the keyboard and the auxiliary input device. 0230 Shadow RAM error-Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. 1. or press Esc to continue. 1. Reseat the hard disk drive. Battery pack. 0191 System Security - Confirm the operation and try again. 2. ThinkPad G40, G41 53 Load Setup Defaults in sequence 0187 EAIA data access error-The access...
... configuration change requested. To clear the error, enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 0199 System security - Run BIOS Setup Utility. 01C9 More than one of the keyboard and the auxiliary input device. 0230 Shadow RAM error-Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. 1. or press Esc to continue. 1. Reseat the hard disk drive. Battery pack. 0191 System Security - Confirm the operation and try again. 2. ThinkPad G40, G41 53 Load Setup Defaults in sequence 0187 EAIA data access error-The access...
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... the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing F1 to load Access IBM Predesktop Area. If the Access IBM Predesktop Area has been previously disabled, press Enter to open the BIOS Setup Utility. ThinkPad G40, G41 55 System board. 1. System board. 1. Run RECOVER TO FACTORY CONTENTS in sequence 1. If item 3 failed, select CD-ROM boot in RECOVER TO FACTORY CONTENTS Run FDISK, and then delete all partitions. If item 4 failed, replace the hard disk drive. Remove Mini PCI network card. 2. System board. 1. System board. 1. Select...
... the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing F1 to load Access IBM Predesktop Area. If the Access IBM Predesktop Area has been previously disabled, press Enter to open the BIOS Setup Utility. ThinkPad G40, G41 55 System board. 1. System board. 1. Run RECOVER TO FACTORY CONTENTS in sequence 1. If item 3 failed, select CD-ROM boot in RECOVER TO FACTORY CONTENTS Run FDISK, and then delete all partitions. If item 4 failed, replace the hard disk drive. Remove Mini PCI network card. 2. System board. 1. System board. 1. Select...
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... screen. 1. DIMM. DIMM. 3. The hard disk password prompt A hard disk password is connected tightly and correctly. 2. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program and set . System board. 2. Three short beeps, pause, three more short beeps, and one short beep. 1. System board. No beep, power-on indicator on page 52. External CRT. 4. System board. 2. System board No-beep symptoms Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence One beep and a blank, unreadable, or flashing LCD. 1. Make...
... screen. 1. DIMM. DIMM. 3. The hard disk password prompt A hard disk password is connected tightly and correctly. 2. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program and set . System board. 2. Three short beeps, pause, three more short beeps, and one short beep. 1. System board. No beep, power-on indicator on page 52. External CRT. 4. System board. 2. System board No-beep symptoms Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence One beep and a blank, unreadable, or flashing LCD. 1. Make...
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... nothing to the port replicator c. Replace any FRUs. 3. Devices attached to do not replace a nondefective FRU): a. External diskette drive g. PC Cards 4. If any error is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Hard disk drive f. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any damaged FRU. 3. Rerun the test to verify that have no defects). Battery pack e. DIMM h. System board b. Symptom-to...
... nothing to the port replicator c. Replace any FRUs. 3. Devices attached to do not replace a nondefective FRU): a. External diskette drive g. PC Cards 4. If any error is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Hard disk drive f. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any damaged FRU. 3. Rerun the test to verify that have no defects). Battery pack e. DIMM h. System board b. Symptom-to...
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... restart the computer. 2. Use a new one. Add S/N data from EEPROM. FRU replacement notices v Make sure that you removed. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.69 or later, and restart the computer. 2. After you have replaced the system board, restore the serial number by doing the following: 1. From the main menu, select 1. Note: The serial number of the system unit is also written on the screen. 62 ThinkPad G40, G41
... restart the computer. 2. Use a new one. Add S/N data from EEPROM. FRU replacement notices v Make sure that you removed. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.69 or later, and restart the computer. 2. After you have replaced the system board, restore the serial number by doing the following: 1. From the main menu, select 1. Note: The serial number of the system unit is also written on the screen. 62 ThinkPad G40, G41