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... system 28 Passwords 30 Power management 33 Checkout guide 35 Testing the computer 35 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor. . . 37 Power system checkout 38 ThinkPad G40, G41 43 Product overview 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 47 FRU tests 49 Fn key combinations 51 Symptom-to-FRU index 52 Numeric error codes... 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 ©...
... system 28 Passwords 30 Power management 33 Checkout guide 35 Testing the computer 35 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor. . . 37 Power system checkout 38 ThinkPad G40, G41 43 Product overview 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 47 FRU tests 49 Fn key combinations 51 Symptom-to-FRU index 52 Numeric error codes... 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 ©...
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... 70 1050 Modem daughter card (MDC) . . . . . 71 1060 Backup battery 72 1070 Keyboard 73 1080 Middle cover 75 1090 Hinge cover 76 1095 FDD assembly...assembly . . . . 86 1170 LCD assembly 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 ...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 ...
... 70 1050 Modem daughter card (MDC) . . . . . 71 1060 Backup battery 72 1070 Keyboard 73 1080 Middle cover 75 1090 Hinge cover 76 1095 FDD assembly...assembly . . . . 86 1170 LCD assembly 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 ...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 ...
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... any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - Note The use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. 20 ThinkPad G40, G41 Protect against ESD damage by equalizing the charge so that the ESD protective devices you are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part...cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to eliminate static on a double-insulated or battery-operated system. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are all at the same charge. The mat is desirable but not required to electrostatic...
... any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - Note The use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. 20 ThinkPad G40, G41 Protect against ESD damage by equalizing the charge so that the ESD protective devices you are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part...cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to eliminate static on a double-insulated or battery-operated system. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are all at the same charge. The mat is desirable but not required to electrostatic...
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... settings. If no master HDP is no SVP has been set . How to the hard disk drive. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Supervisor password: A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system information stored in the same operation....remove a POP that has been forgotten, do the following: (A) If no service procedure to the system user. For how to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 66. 3. The password must be used for a scheduled fee. Related service information Power-on password: A power-on password (...
... settings. If no master HDP is no SVP has been set . How to the hard disk drive. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Supervisor password: A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system information stored in the same operation....remove a POP that has been forgotten, do the following: (A) If no service procedure to the system user. For how to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 66. 3. The password must be used for a scheduled fee. Related service information Power-on password: A power-on password (...
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...HDP; then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press F1" message is displayed at the lower-left of the screen, press the Access IBM button. 2. Select Password. 5. In the Changes have been saved window, press Enter. 9. Related service information 4. Select Security, using the ...x password, where x is known by the servicer: 1. then, in the Setup Configuration window. 32 ThinkPad G40, G41 Select Start setup utility. Select Start setup utility. 3. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set and is the letter of the screen, press F1. ...
...HDP; then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press F1" message is displayed at the lower-left of the screen, press the Access IBM button. 2. Select Password. 5. In the Changes have been saved window, press Enter. 9. Related service information 4. Select Security, using the ...x password, where x is known by the servicer: 1. then, in the Setup Configuration window. 32 ThinkPad G40, G41 Select Start setup utility. Select Start setup utility. 3. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set and is the letter of the screen, press F1. ...
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... the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is powered off . To enter standby mode, press Fn+F4. v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that time. v The system is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate ...when battery becomes low has been selected in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into standby mode ...
... the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is powered off . To enter standby mode, press Fn+F4. v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that time. v The system is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate ...when battery becomes low has been selected in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into standby mode ...
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Checkout guide Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can detect the following system information: Hardware Info v System Configuration v Memory Contents v Physical Disk Drives v Logical Disk Drives v VGA Information v IDE Drive Info v PCI Information v PNPISA Info v SMBIOS Info v VESA LCD Info Utility v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive General descriptions 37
Checkout guide Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can detect the following system information: Hardware Info v System Configuration v Memory Contents v Physical Disk Drives v Logical Disk Drives v VGA Information v IDE Drive Info v PCI Information v PNPISA Info v SMBIOS Info v VESA LCD Info Utility v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive General descriptions 37
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...Checking the backup battery" on page 40 Checking the ac adapter You are here because the computer fails only when the ac adapter is not correct, replace the ac adapter. 4. See the following : 1. Check that power is acceptable, do the following: v Replace the system board. 38 ThinkPad G40, G41 If ...the voltage is used: v If the power-on indicator does not turn on, check the power cord of the ac adapter for correct continuity and installation. Checkout guide Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: 1. Check that the battery pack supplies...
...Checking the backup battery" on page 40 Checking the ac adapter You are here because the computer fails only when the ac adapter is not correct, replace the ac adapter. 4. See the following : 1. Check that power is acceptable, do the following: v Replace the system board. 38 ThinkPad G40, G41 If ...the voltage is used: v If the power-on indicator does not turn on, check the power cord of the ac adapter for correct continuity and installation. Checkout guide Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: 1. Check that the battery pack supplies...
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... Power off the computer. 2. If the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on , replace the battery pack. Note: Noise from having a shortened life. Reinstall the battery pack. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has less than 95% of its capacity. Checkout guide... v If the problem persists, go to charge. under this condition the battery pack can charge to the Power Meter icon in the icon tray of the Windows taskbar and wait for a while. Note: If the...
... Power off the computer. 2. If the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on , replace the battery pack. Note: Noise from having a shortened life. Reinstall the battery pack. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has less than 95% of its capacity. Checkout guide... v If the problem persists, go to charge. under this condition the battery pack can charge to the Power Meter icon in the icon tray of the Windows taskbar and wait for a while. Note: If the...
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.... If the resistance is still not correct, replace the backup battery. 40 ThinkPad G40, G41 Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 66). 4. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. If the resistance is rechargeable. Remove the battery pack (see "Checking the battery pack" on . If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc, measure...
.... If the resistance is still not correct, replace the backup battery. 40 ThinkPad G40, G41 Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 66). 4. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. If the resistance is rechargeable. Remove the battery pack (see "Checking the battery pack" on . If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc, measure...
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Note: The backup battery, which is used to preserve configuration information, such as the date and time while the computer is turned off, is depleted. General descriptions 41 Checkout guide v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board.
Note: The backup battery, which is used to preserve configuration information, such as the date and time while the computer is turned off, is depleted. General descriptions 41 Checkout guide v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board.
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ThinkPad G40, G41 Product overview 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 47 FRU ...the UUID 63 Reading or writing the ECA information . . . 63 Removing and replacing a FRU 65 1010 Battery pack 66 1020 Hard disk drive 67 1030 DIMM door 69 1040 DIMM 70 1050 Modem daughter card (MDC) . . ... assembly . . . . 86 1170 LCD assembly 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... 105 2090 Inverter card 106 © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 43
ThinkPad G40, G41 Product overview 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 47 FRU ...the UUID 63 Reading or writing the ECA information . . . 63 Removing and replacing a FRU 65 1010 Battery pack 66 1020 Hard disk drive 67 1030 DIMM door 69 1040 DIMM 70 1050 Modem daughter card (MDC) . . ... assembly . . . . 86 1170 LCD assembly 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... 105 2090 Inverter card 106 © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 43
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... keyboard is enabled. When the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times. 7 Standby status Note: If an unauthorized battery is resuming normal operation. 48 ThinkPad G40, G41 Green: The computer is still low. This indicator stays lit whenever the computer is on and is not in -use... light is being read from or written to use. Blinking green: The battery is on and ready to the hard disk ...
... keyboard is enabled. When the indicator starts blinking orange, the computer beeps three times. 7 Standby status Note: If an unauthorized battery is resuming normal operation. 48 ThinkPad G40, G41 Green: The computer is still low. This indicator stays lit whenever the computer is on and is not in -use... light is being read from or written to use. Blinking green: The battery is on and ready to the hard disk ...
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...modem jack and the modem card in turn, and run Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA External Loop Keyboard 1. Interactive Tests --> Diskette (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41 49 Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. This symptom is necessary. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem, MDC-2 1.... a slight, steady pressure is applied to enable it. Diagnostics --> Systemboard Power Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 LCD unit 1. If the TrackPoint is set up correctly. 2. Hard disk drive Diskette drive If enabling the TrackPoint ...
...modem jack and the modem card in turn, and run Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA External Loop Keyboard 1. Interactive Tests --> Diskette (continued) ThinkPad G40, G41 49 Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. This symptom is necessary. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem, MDC-2 1.... a slight, steady pressure is applied to enable it. Diagnostics --> Systemboard Power Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 LCD unit 1. If the TrackPoint is set up correctly. 2. Hard disk drive Diskette drive If enabling the TrackPoint ...
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... RFID configuration information area-The EEPROM checksum is not Utility. Charge the battery pack. 2. The system configuration change requested. IBM security password retry count exceeded. 1. DIMM. 2. Confirm the operation and try again. 2. Confirm supervisor password and try again. ThinkPad G40, G41 53 Battery pack. 0191 System Security - To clear the error, enter the BIOS Setup...
... RFID configuration information area-The EEPROM checksum is not Utility. Charge the battery pack. 2. The system configuration change requested. IBM security password retry count exceeded. 1. DIMM. 2. Confirm the operation and try again. 2. Confirm supervisor password and try again. ThinkPad G40, G41 53 Battery pack. 0191 System Security - To clear the error, enter the BIOS Setup...
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... time clock error 1. DIMM. 3. System board. 02D0 1. System board. 0271 Date and time error-Neither the date nor the time is dead. 1. System board. 54 ThinkPad G40, G41 Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. Load Setup Defaults in the computer. Replace the backup...
... time clock error 1. DIMM. 3. System board. 02D0 1. System board. 0271 Date and time error-Neither the date nor the time is dead. 1. System board. 54 ThinkPad G40, G41 Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. Load Setup Defaults in the computer. Replace the backup...
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...error. 1. Fan error. Backup battery. 4. System board. Enter BIOS Setup Utility and see whether the hard disk drive and the diskette drive are properly identified. 3. If memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file. Fan. 56 ThinkPad G40, G41 Symptom-to verify the ...configuration. 3. Load "Setup Defaults" in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. System board. System board. Diskette drive. 6. System board. Recharge the backup battery for one hour by connecting the ac adapter to...
...error. 1. Fan error. Backup battery. 4. System board. Enter BIOS Setup Utility and see whether the hard disk drive and the diskette drive are properly identified. 3. If memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file. Fan. 56 ThinkPad G40, G41 Symptom-to verify the ...configuration. 3. Load "Setup Defaults" in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. System board. System board. Diskette drive. 6. System board. Recharge the backup battery for one hour by connecting the ac adapter to...
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..., or if the system simply is not operating, follow these procedures to verify that no error is detected, do not replace a nondefective FRU): a. Battery pack e. CD-ROM and diskette drive in loop mode at the time of the following : 1. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. Hard ...the failing FRU. 7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time (do not replace any FRUs. 3. LCD assembly 60 ThinkPad G40, G41 PC Cards 4. FRU replacement should be due to a variety of causes that have no defects). Verify that all of the failure is detected...
..., or if the system simply is not operating, follow these procedures to verify that no error is detected, do not replace a nondefective FRU): a. Battery pack e. CD-ROM and diskette drive in loop mode at the time of the following : 1. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. Hard ...the failing FRU. 7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time (do not replace any FRUs. 3. LCD assembly 60 ThinkPad G40, G41 PC Cards 4. FRU replacement should be due to a variety of causes that have no defects). Verify that all of the failure is detected...
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.... To put the new FRU in place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any notes that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any computer unless you have to replace a FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all screws, springs, and other ... for removing the FRU, as given by the arrow in the drawing. 6. Verify this by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). ThinkPad G40, G41 65 Be sure to , and can cause electrical short circuits. Begin by removing any FRUs that have made sure that pertain to service any...
.... To put the new FRU in place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any notes that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any computer unless you have to replace a FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all screws, springs, and other ... for removing the FRU, as given by the arrow in the drawing. 6. Verify this by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). ThinkPad G40, G41 65 Be sure to , and can cause electrical short circuits. Begin by removing any FRUs that have made sure that pertain to service any...
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Removing and replacing a FRU 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery in ignition or explosion of the battery. 66 ThinkPad G40, G41 Use of an incorrect battery can result in the parts listing for the model you are servicing.
Removing and replacing a FRU 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery in ignition or explosion of the battery. 66 ThinkPad G40, G41 Use of an incorrect battery can result in the parts listing for the model you are servicing.