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ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual July 2005 This manual supports: ThinkPad T43/T43p (MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687) ThinkPad Dock II (MT 2877)
ThinkPad Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual July 2005 This manual supports: ThinkPad T43/T43p (MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687) ThinkPad Dock II (MT 2877)
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Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. iii Contents About this manual 1 Introduction 3 Important service information 3 Strategy for replacing FRUs 3 Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive . . . . . 4 How to use error ... 31 Passwords 32 Power management 35 Checkout guide 38 Testing the computer 38 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor. . . 41 Power system checkout 42 ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 45 Product overview 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 55 Symptom-to-FRU index 58 Numeric error codes...
Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. iii Contents About this manual 1 Introduction 3 Important service information 3 Strategy for replacing FRUs 3 Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive . . . . . 4 How to use error ... 31 Passwords 32 Power management 35 Checkout guide 38 Testing the computer 38 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor. . . 41 Power system checkout 42 ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 45 Product overview 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 55 Symptom-to-FRU index 58 Numeric error codes...
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... 1240 VGA and Ultrabay Slim device eject button cable 131 1250 System board and base cover (14.1-in . LCD models 169 3010 ThinkPad Dock II PCI cover. . . . . . 176 3020 ThinkPad Dock II top cover 177 Locations 180 Front view 180 iv MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687 LCD models) 109 1170...
... 1240 VGA and Ultrabay Slim device eject button cable 131 1250 System board and base cover (14.1-in . LCD models 169 3010 ThinkPad Dock II PCI cover. . . . . . 176 3020 ThinkPad Dock II top cover 177 Locations 180 Front view 180 iv MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687 LCD models) 109 1170...
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... 26. © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 1 Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended for ThinkPad® T43/T43p series (MT 2668, 2669, 2678, 2679, 2686, and 2687), and ThinkPad Dock II (MT 2877) products. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems...
... 26. © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 1 Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended for ThinkPad® T43/T43p series (MT 2668, 2669, 2678, 2679, 2686, and 2687), and ThinkPad Dock II (MT 2877) products. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems...
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... machine. Safety information Safety information The following section presents safety information with your clothing. Distribute the weight of your back. Make sure that you service a ThinkPad computer. v When lifting any object that weighs more than 16 kg (35 lb) or that your sleeves are fastened or rolled up with which you...
... machine. Safety information Safety information The following section presents safety information with your clothing. Distribute the weight of your back. Make sure that you service a ThinkPad computer. v When lifting any object that weighs more than 16 kg (35 lb) or that your sleeves are fastened or rolled up with which you...
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... cord disconnected. This guide addresses only those items. You should be frayed or worn. 4. Use a meter to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to protect users and service personnel from injury. The power cord should use the... following checklist at the beginning of every service task. If any unsafe conditions are any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Checklist: 1. Disconnect the power cord. 3. Introduction 23 Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. As...
... cord disconnected. This guide addresses only those items. You should be frayed or worn. 4. Use a meter to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to protect users and service personnel from injury. The power cord should use the... following checklist at the beginning of every service task. If any unsafe conditions are any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Checklist: 1. Disconnect the power cord. 3. Introduction 23 Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. As...
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... (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. 26 MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687 Laser compliance statement Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Elsewhere, the drive is certified in the U.S. Such devices are equipped from...
... (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. 26 MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687 Laser compliance statement Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Elsewhere, the drive is certified in the U.S. Such devices are equipped from...
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... been altered. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. v Be careful not to read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 29 General descriptions The desciptions in the parts exchange form or parts return form that you attach to it: __ 1. If you select...should service the computer. What to any FRU, read this chapter apply to do first When you do not replace the FRU. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. If you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. If ...
... been altered. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. v Be careful not to read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 29 General descriptions The desciptions in the parts exchange form or parts return form that you attach to it: __ 1. If you select...should service the computer. What to any FRU, read this chapter apply to do first When you do not replace the FRU. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. If you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. If ...
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... disk drive can be replaced for access to install, select the proper operating system and press Enter. 6. If you get access to select. 7. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on by an unauthorized person. Power-on password: A power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive.
... disk drive can be replaced for access to install, select the proper operating system and press Enter. 6. If you get access to select. 7. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on by an unauthorized person. Power-on password: A power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive.
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...Password. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. The Rescue and Recovery screen opens. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to remove the battery pack, see "1140 Backup battery" on the... and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. How to reset the password. then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is known by the servicer: 1. General descriptions 33 then enter the POP. The computer restarts, and the BIOS Setup Utility screen opens...
...Password. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. The Rescue and Recovery screen opens. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to remove the battery pack, see "1140 Backup battery" on the... and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. How to reset the password. then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is known by the servicer: 1. General descriptions 33 then enter the POP. The computer restarts, and the BIOS Setup Utility screen opens...
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... Attention: If User only mode is appearing on the computer; The Rescue and Recovery screen opens. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 5. The system Restart Required ... field. Related service information 5. Select Power-On Password. 7. then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is available on the ThinkPad computer. 2. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to Security --> Password. Select Master HDP. 8. To remove a user HDP...
... Attention: If User only mode is appearing on the computer; The Rescue and Recovery screen opens. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 5. The system Restart Required ... field. Related service information 5. Select Power-On Password. 7. then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is available on the ThinkPad computer. 2. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to Security --> Password. Select Master HDP. 8. To remove a user HDP...
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...the operation. When the Rescue and Recovery workspace finishes loading, click Diagnostic Diskette. 38 MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687 Testing the computer The ThinkPad computer has a test program called PC-Doctor.) You can lead to the USB connector of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor.... the docking station, even if the computer supports the docking station. For some devices are intended to re-create the failure by pressing the Access IBM button during POST. 2. To avoid this problem, you run correctly. If you test one of these devices, you will need to enable it...
...the operation. When the Rescue and Recovery workspace finishes loading, click Diagnostic Diskette. 38 MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687 Testing the computer The ThinkPad computer has a test program called PC-Doctor.) You can lead to the USB connector of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor.... the docking station, even if the computer supports the docking station. For some devices are intended to re-create the failure by pressing the Access IBM button during POST. 2. To avoid this problem, you run correctly. If you test one of these devices, you will need to enable it...
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... In the following procedure, you can select an item not only with the arrow keys, but also with the TrackPoint pointer. then the ThinkPad computer will reboot. You are notified of how many diskettes you through the process of creating diskettes. Once all diskettes from the drive, or...diskette in the PC-Doctor menu. To run the diagnostics. Checkout guide 3. You are prompted to remove all the diskettes have been created, the ThinkPad computer will reboot into the diskette drive; b. Insert the PC-Doctor disk into PC-DOS. 4. The main panel of pressing Enter, click ...
... In the following procedure, you can select an item not only with the arrow keys, but also with the TrackPoint pointer. then the ThinkPad computer will reboot. You are notified of how many diskettes you through the process of creating diskettes. Once all diskettes from the drive, or...diskette in the PC-Doctor menu. To run the diagnostics. Checkout guide 3. You are prompted to remove all the diskettes have been created, the ThinkPad computer will reboot into the diskette drive; b. Insert the PC-Doctor disk into PC-DOS. 4. The main panel of pressing Enter, click ...
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... Video Adapter v Serial Ports v Parallel Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v ThinkPad Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Memory Test - If you have an external monitor attached to the ThinkPad computer. 4. v When Legacy Floppy Drives is enabled in the BIOS Setup Utility, the Diskette Drives...exit the test, select Quit - Quick v Keyboard v Video v Internal Speaker v Mouse v Diskette v System Load v CD-ROM/DVD Test v Intel Wireless Radio Notes: v In the Keyboard test in menus. Run the applicable function test. 5. Exit Diag. 40 MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/...
... Video Adapter v Serial Ports v Parallel Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v ThinkPad Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Memory Test - If you have an external monitor attached to the ThinkPad computer. 4. v When Legacy Floppy Drives is enabled in the BIOS Setup Utility, the Diskette Drives...exit the test, select Quit - Quick v Keyboard v Video v Internal Speaker v Mouse v Diskette v System Load v CD-ROM/DVD Test v Intel Wireless Radio Notes: v In the Keyboard test in menus. Run the applicable function test. 5. Exit Diag. 40 MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/...
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... or Keyboard bezel with fingerprint reader (14.1-in . LCD models 128 © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 45 LCD models) . . . 120 1210 CPU 125 1220 Ultrabay Slim guide rail assembly (14.1-in . ThinkPad T43/T43p Series Product overview 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 55...
... or Keyboard bezel with fingerprint reader (14.1-in . LCD models 128 © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. 45 LCD models) . . . 120 1210 CPU 125 1220 Ultrabay Slim guide rail assembly (14.1-in . ThinkPad T43/T43p Series Product overview 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 55...
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... and base cover (14.1-in . LCD models 133 1260 System board, interposer card, and base cover (15.0-in . LCD models 169 3010 ThinkPad Dock II PCI cover. . . . . . 176 3020 ThinkPad Dock II top cover 177 Locations 180 Front view 180 Rear view 182 Bottom view 183 Parts list 184 Overall 185 14... (for custom model) 235 Miscellaneous parts 236 AC adapters 239 Optional FRUs 240 Common parts list 241 Tools 241 Power cords (system 242 Power cords (ThinkPad Dock II) . . . . . 243 Notices 244 Trademarks 246 46 MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687
... and base cover (14.1-in . LCD models 133 1260 System board, interposer card, and base cover (15.0-in . LCD models 169 3010 ThinkPad Dock II PCI cover. . . . . . 176 3020 ThinkPad Dock II top cover 177 Locations 180 Front view 180 Rear view 182 Bottom view 183 Parts list 184 Overall 185 14... (for custom model) 235 Miscellaneous parts 236 AC adapters 239 Optional FRUs 240 Common parts list 241 Tools 241 Power cords (system 242 Power cords (ThinkPad Dock II) . . . . . 243 Notices 244 Trademarks 246 46 MT 2668/2669/2678/2679/2686/2687
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...the ThinkPad T43/T43p series: Feature Processor Bus architecture Graphic memory chip Display Standard memory Description v Intel® Pentium® M processor 730 (1.6 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor 740 (1.73 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor 750 (1.86 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor 760 (2.0 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor 770 (2.133 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium ...215; 1 v 512-MB DDR2-533 SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2-4200) card × 1 v 1-GB DDR2-533 SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2-4200) card × 1 (continued) ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 47
...the ThinkPad T43/T43p series: Feature Processor Bus architecture Graphic memory chip Display Standard memory Description v Intel® Pentium® M processor 730 (1.6 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor 740 (1.73 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor 750 (1.86 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor 760 (2.0 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium M processor 770 (2.133 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Pentium ...215; 1 v 512-MB DDR2-533 SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2-4200) card × 1 v 1-GB DDR2-533 SDRAM SO-DIMM (PC2-4200) card × 1 (continued) ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 47
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...® Battery AC adapter Preinstalled operating system Description v Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG Mini-PCI Adapter v Intel PRO Wireless 2915ABG Mini-PCI Adapter v ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter v ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II v ExpressCard ...ThinkPad Integrated 56K Modem (MDC-2) v ThinkPad Integrated Bluetooth IV with 56K Modem (BMDC-3) v UltraNav Yes v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 4.8 Ah v Li-ion battery (9 cells) 7.2 Ah v Ultrabay Slim Li Polymer battery (3 cells) (option) v 72-watt type v Windows XP Professional v Windows XP Home Edition ThinkPad T43/T43p...
...® Battery AC adapter Preinstalled operating system Description v Intel PRO Wireless 2200BG Mini-PCI Adapter v Intel PRO Wireless 2915ABG Mini-PCI Adapter v ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter v ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II v ExpressCard ...ThinkPad Integrated 56K Modem (MDC-2) v ThinkPad Integrated Bluetooth IV with 56K Modem (BMDC-3) v UltraNav Yes v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 4.8 Ah v Li-ion battery (9 cells) 7.2 Ah v Ultrabay Slim Li Polymer battery (3 cells) (option) v 72-watt type v Windows XP Professional v Windows XP Home Edition ThinkPad T43/T43p...
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... 4 Power on and is resuming normal operation. Turn off: An Ultrabay Slim device is in use . Green: The computer is in standby mode. (continued) ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 51 Blinking green: The computer is entering standby mode or hibernation mode, or is not in the process of being detached. This indicator stays...
... 4 Power on and is resuming normal operation. Turn off: An Ultrabay Slim device is in use . Green: The computer is in standby mode. (continued) ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 51 Blinking green: The computer is entering standby mode or hibernation mode, or is not in the process of being detached. This indicator stays...
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... Speaker 2. Turn on a horizontal surface, and run the following table shows the test for each FRU. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Interactive Tests --> CD-ROM/DVD Test (continued) ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 53 Insert a PCI-Express/USB Wrap card into every PC Card slot, and run Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA...
... Speaker 2. Turn on a horizontal surface, and run the following table shows the test for each FRU. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Interactive Tests --> CD-ROM/DVD Test (continued) ThinkPad T43/T43p Series 53 Insert a PCI-Express/USB Wrap card into every PC Card slot, and run Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA...