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... Disable the Password 20 Service Web site 21 Product Overview 22 Fn Key Combinations 23 Status Indicators 24 Checkout Guide 26 Audio Checkout 27 Diskette Drive Checkout 27 CD-ROM Checkout 28 Fan Checkout 28 Keyboard and Auxiliary Input Device Checkout . 29 Memory Checkout 30 Modem Board Checkout 31 Power System Checkout 32 TrackPoint Checkout 34 Power Management Features 35 Symptom-to-FRU Index 38 Numeric Error Codes 39 Error...
... Disable the Password 20 Service Web site 21 Product Overview 22 Fn Key Combinations 23 Status Indicators 24 Checkout Guide 26 Audio Checkout 27 Diskette Drive Checkout 27 CD-ROM Checkout 28 Fan Checkout 28 Keyboard and Auxiliary Input Device Checkout . 29 Memory Checkout 30 Modem Board Checkout 31 Power System Checkout 32 TrackPoint Checkout 34 Power Management Features 35 Symptom-to-FRU Index 38 Numeric Error Codes 39 Error...
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... Diagnostics 48 FRU Removals and Replacements 58 FRU Service Procedures 59 Battery 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Combo Bay 63 Diskette Drive 64 CD-ROM 65 Combo Bay FPC 66 Hard Disk Adapter Combo Bay 67 Modem Card 68 Backup Battery (RTC 69 Keyboard 70 LED Board 72 Upper Heatsink 73 PCMCIA Slots 74 CPU Board 76 LCD Panel 77 Upper Cover 79 IMM Lower Heatsink 81 Fan 82 Speakers 83 Power Latch, IR Board, and DC...
... Diagnostics 48 FRU Removals and Replacements 58 FRU Service Procedures 59 Battery 61 Hard Disk Drive 62 Combo Bay 63 Diskette Drive 64 CD-ROM 65 Combo Bay FPC 66 Hard Disk Adapter Combo Bay 67 Modem Card 68 Backup Battery (RTC 69 Keyboard 70 LED Board 72 Upper Heatsink 73 PCMCIA Slots 74 CPU Board 76 LCD Panel 77 Upper Cover 79 IMM Lower Heatsink 81 Fan 82 Speakers 83 Power Latch, IR Board, and DC...
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... View Configuration option) and verify that does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you are instructed to replace either the processor board or the system board, and the first board that all diskette fixes are in Canada should call IBM HelpPC at 800-772-2227 if they need assistance in this manual. If an adapter or device consists of more than default settings...
... View Configuration option) and verify that does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you are instructed to replace either the processor board or the system board, and the first board that all diskette fixes are in Canada should call IBM HelpPC at 800-772-2227 if they need assistance in this manual. If an adapter or device consists of more than default settings...
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... one error code is coming from an internal or an external device. Shorter POST Messages Reserved Size (SCSI Slot Number (SCSI) Device Code │ Logical Unit Number (SCSI) ID (SCSI) All SCSI devices are displayed on the screen to Use Error Messages Use the error codes displayed on the screen as copying, saving, or formatting. Be extremely careful during write operations such as three, four, five, or eight digits. Duplicate SCSI ID settings...
... one error code is coming from an internal or an external device. Shorter POST Messages Reserved Size (SCSI Slot Number (SCSI) Device Code │ Logical Unit Number (SCSI) ID (SCSI) All SCSI devices are displayed on the screen to Use Error Messages Use the error codes displayed on the screen as copying, saving, or formatting. Be extremely careful during write operations such as three, four, five, or eight digits. Duplicate SCSI ID settings...
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..., you . Removing or installing main units Before you start to work on electrical equipment; If you need to work alone under hazardous conditions or near power supplies - When using testers, set the controls correctly and use this type of mat to cause electrical shock. Some hand tools have , near you can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly. Many customers have handles covered with...
..., you . Removing or installing main units Before you start to work on electrical equipment; If you need to work alone under hazardous conditions or near power supplies - When using testers, set the controls correctly and use this type of mat to cause electrical shock. Some hand tools have , near you can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly. Many customers have handles covered with...
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... fatal electrical shock). 14 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM Blowers and fans - Consider these instructions are moist floors, nongrounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds. Regularly inspect and maintain your work with the reflective surface of maintenance information. Do not use worn or broken tools and testers. Do not service the following parts with the power on when they present: Electrical...
... fatal electrical shock). 14 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM Blowers and fans - Consider these instructions are moist floors, nongrounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds. Regularly inspect and maintain your work with the reflective surface of maintenance information. Do not use worn or broken tools and testers. Do not service the following parts with the power on when they present: Electrical...
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... 7. Date when part failed 4. Customer's name and address ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 19 Use new nylon-coated screws when you replace a FRU, make sure the model of reasons that is suspected, clear the error log and run the test again. If this section. Machine type, model number and serial number 9. Read the entire FRU service procedures before replacing any FRUs if log errors do with a hardware defect, such as...
... 7. Date when part failed 4. Customer's name and address ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 19 Use new nylon-coated screws when you replace a FRU, make sure the model of reasons that is suspected, clear the error log and run the test again. If this section. Machine type, model number and serial number 9. Read the entire FRU service procedures before replacing any FRUs if log errors do with a hardware defect, such as...
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... not appear. Put back the backup battery (RTC). 5. 3. Remove the backup battery (RTC) for 20 minutes or use a screwdriver to protect the system and the hard disk drive data from unauthorized access. No overriding capability is provided, so it cannot be replaced. Power on : Maintenance diskette: http://www.pc.ibm.com/partner/infotips System program service diskette: http://www.pc.ibm.com/thinkpad ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 21 Verify...
... not appear. Put back the backup battery (RTC). 5. 3. Remove the backup battery (RTC) for 20 minutes or use a screwdriver to protect the system and the hard disk drive data from unauthorized access. No overriding capability is provided, so it cannot be replaced. Power on : Maintenance diskette: http://www.pc.ibm.com/partner/infotips System program service diskette: http://www.pc.ibm.com/thinkpad ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 21 Verify...
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... the User's Reference. 24 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM Status Indicators The system status LED indicators show the current computer status. The computer is in use Green Blinking green Orange (4) Numeric lock Green Meaning Enough battery power remains for operation. Symbol (1) Battery status Color Green Blinking orange Orange (2) Suspend mode (3) Drive in suspend mode. Do not enter hibernation mode or power off the computer when this indicator is on the keyboard is being...
... the User's Reference. 24 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM Status Indicators The system status LED indicators show the current computer status. The computer is in use Green Blinking green Orange (4) Numeric lock Green Meaning Enough battery power remains for operation. Symbol (1) Battery status Color Green Blinking orange Orange (2) Suspend mode (3) Drive in suspend mode. Do not enter hibernation mode or power off the computer when this indicator is on the keyboard is being...
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... mode: The Lid is powered off . Wake on LAN occurs. Power switch is low, the battery status indicator blinks orange. Note: When battery is pressed. The ring indicator (RI) is powered off . ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 35 The computer exits standby and resumes operation when any key is closed . 2. Suspend Mode: In suspend mode, the following occurs: The LCD is signaled by the Fn key (Fn+F4). The hard disk drive is opened...
... mode: The Lid is powered off . Wake on LAN occurs. Power switch is low, the battery status indicator blinks orange. Note: When battery is pressed. The ring indicator (RI) is powered off . ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 35 The computer exits standby and resumes operation when any key is closed . 2. Suspend Mode: In suspend mode, the following occurs: The LCD is signaled by the Fn key (Fn+F4). The hard disk drive is opened...
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... function key (Fn+F12). The following occurs: The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are stored on the hard disk drive is read and the system status is pressed. A critically low battery condition occurs. Wake on switch is restored from hibernation mode. If you want to resume operation from the hard disk drive. Timer conditions are satisfied for entering hibernation mode. The power switch is installed, the computer cannot enter...
... function key (Fn+F12). The following occurs: The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are stored on the hard disk drive is read and the system status is pressed. A critically low battery condition occurs. Wake on switch is restored from hibernation mode. If you want to resume operation from the hard disk drive. Timer conditions are satisfied for entering hibernation mode. The power switch is installed, the computer cannot enter...
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Click on the Power Management icon. Note: If you change the memory size, you need to Create the Hibernation Function: Do as follows: Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 37 How to recreate the hibernation file or partition. For partition-based hibernation, use the hibernation utility to delete the partition first before creating a new one. Click on the Hibernation Options tab. Click on Enable Hibernation. Click on OK.
Click on the Power Management icon. Note: If you change the memory size, you need to Create the Hibernation Function: Do as follows: Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 37 How to recreate the hibernation file or partition. For partition-based hibernation, use the hibernation utility to delete the partition first before creating a new one. Click on the Hibernation Options tab. Click on Enable Hibernation. Click on OK.
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... may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. DIMM 2. Backup battery (RTC) 3. Reseat hard disk drive. 2. Run BIOS Setup Utility to recon- System board 1. System board 1. Backup battery (RTC) 2. Numeric Error Codes The following is a list of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the messages and remedies for reported problems. If the system fails after you make changes in the Setup menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. Backup battery...
... may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. DIMM 2. Backup battery (RTC) 3. Reseat hard disk drive. 2. Run BIOS Setup Utility to recon- System board 1. System board 1. Backup battery (RTC) 2. Numeric Error Codes The following is a list of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the messages and remedies for reported problems. If the system fails after you make changes in the Setup menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. Backup battery...
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... BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery (RTC) 3. System board Failing Bits: nnnn 1. BIOS ROM 3. Enter BIOS Setup Utility and see if the hard disk drive and diskette drive A: are properly identified. 2. System board No Beep Symptoms Symptom/Error FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. CPU card System board ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 41 Load Setup Defaults in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator on, LCD blank, no POST Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. DIMM Reseat CPU card. System board Allocation Error for: device 1. DIMM 2. System board...
... BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery (RTC) 3. System board Failing Bits: nnnn 1. BIOS ROM 3. Enter BIOS Setup Utility and see if the hard disk drive and diskette drive A: are properly identified. 2. System board No Beep Symptoms Symptom/Error FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. CPU card System board ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 41 Load Setup Defaults in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator on, LCD blank, no POST Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. DIMM Reseat CPU card. System board Allocation Error for: device 1. DIMM 2. System board...
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... in BIOS Setup mode until power off, then charge battery). 3. Printer driver Printer cable System board Serial or parallel port device problems. Device driver Device cable Device System board Note: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in Sequence 1. System configuration does not match the installed devices. Keyboard (if control is from hibernation mode. Remove Battery and let it cool for 2 hours. 2. Battery 4. Fan 3. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. 44 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM Battery fuel...
... in BIOS Setup mode until power off, then charge battery). 3. Printer driver Printer cable System board Serial or parallel port device problems. Device driver Device cable Device System board Note: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in Sequence 1. System configuration does not match the installed devices. Keyboard (if control is from hibernation mode. Remove Battery and let it cool for 2 hours. 2. Battery 4. Fan 3. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. 44 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM Battery fuel...
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... ThinkPad Port Replicator with Advanced Etherjet Feature c. System board b. a. If no more errors exist. Visually check them for the system board in the Combobay (UltraBay FX) h. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. CPU card ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 45 Power off the computer. 2. Hard disk drive f. Remove or disconnect all of the failure is detected, do the following: 1. Battery e. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Non-IBM devices b. PC Cards (PCMCIA) 4. Power...
... ThinkPad Port Replicator with Advanced Etherjet Feature c. System board b. a. If no more errors exist. Visually check them for the system board in the Combobay (UltraBay FX) h. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. CPU card ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 45 Power off the computer. 2. Hard disk drive f. Remove or disconnect all of the failure is detected, do the following: 1. Battery e. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Non-IBM devices b. PC Cards (PCMCIA) 4. Power...
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.... Boot from the Utility Program Diskette. 2. Boot from the Utility Program Diskette. 2. Select LCD Panel ID Utility from PC DOS 7.0 Startup menu, then press F4. 46 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM Note: If the LCD cannot display after changing the ID code, make sure you write a wrong ID into the inverter, just reboot and re-execute the program and input the correct ID code. 4. Follow the instructions on the cooling Fan...
.... Boot from the Utility Program Diskette. 2. Boot from the Utility Program Diskette. 2. Select LCD Panel ID Utility from PC DOS 7.0 Startup menu, then press F4. 46 ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM Note: If the LCD cannot display after changing the ID code, make sure you write a wrong ID into the inverter, just reboot and re-execute the program and input the correct ID code. 4. Follow the instructions on the cooling Fan...
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... head touches the surface of the plastic part: Logic card to plastic Turn an additional 180 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the plastic part: ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 59 The LCD should be replaced if the number of missing, discolored, or lighted dots in the ThinkPad 390X / i Series 1700 CE Utility Diskette. See "Writing the RFID Data" on page 47 and "Flash UUID...
... head touches the surface of the plastic part: Logic card to plastic Turn an additional 180 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the plastic part: ThinkPad 390X / i 1700 HMM 59 The LCD should be replaced if the number of missing, discolored, or lighted dots in the ThinkPad 390X / i Series 1700 CE Utility Diskette. See "Writing the RFID Data" on page 47 and "Flash UUID...
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Remove the IR board. 3. Power Latch, IR Board, and DC-DC & BATT Board "Battery" on page 61 "Hard Disk Drive" on page 62 "Combo Bay" on page 63 "Keyboard" on page 70 "LED Board" on page 72 "Upper Heatsink" on page 73 "CPU Board" on page 76 "LCD Panel" on page 77 "Upper Cover" on page 79 "IMM Lower Heatsink" on page 81 "Fan" on page 82 To remove these...
Remove the IR board. 3. Power Latch, IR Board, and DC-DC & BATT Board "Battery" on page 61 "Hard Disk Drive" on page 62 "Combo Bay" on page 63 "Keyboard" on page 70 "LED Board" on page 72 "Upper Heatsink" on page 73 "CPU Board" on page 76 "LCD Panel" on page 77 "Upper Cover" on page 79 "IMM Lower Heatsink" on page 81 "Fan" on page 82 To remove these...
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..., black 2.0 kgf-cm Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for 15.0-inch LCD models. System Board "Battery" on page 61 "Hard Disk Drive" on page 62 "Combo Bay" on page 63 "Keyboard" on page 70 "LED Board" on page 72 "Upper Heatsink" on page 73 "CPU Board" on page 76 "LCD Panel" on page 77 "Upper Cover" on page 79 "IMM Lower Heatsink" on page 81 "Fan...
..., black 2.0 kgf-cm Note: Make sure you use the correct screw for 15.0-inch LCD models. System Board "Battery" on page 61 "Hard Disk Drive" on page 62 "Combo Bay" on page 63 "Keyboard" on page 70 "LED Board" on page 72 "Upper Heatsink" on page 73 "CPU Board" on page 76 "LCD Panel" on page 77 "Upper Cover" on page 79 "IMM Lower Heatsink" on page 81 "Fan...