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... First Edition (December 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2009. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and ...restricted rights to use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read the general information under "Notices" on page 137. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use...
... First Edition (December 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2009. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and ...restricted rights to use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read the general information under "Notices" on page 137. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use...
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... of this inspection guide. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Checklist: 1. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables...
... of this inspection guide. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Checklist: 1. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables...
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...-operated system, use of the electrical outlet can be verified by equalizing the charge so that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to provide protection that the ESD protective devices you are wearing...at the same charge. The mat is insulative and retains a charge even when you use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. Protect against ESD damage is desirable but not necessary. - When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects...
...-operated system, use of the electrical outlet can be verified by equalizing the charge so that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to provide protection that the ESD protective devices you are wearing...at the same charge. The mat is insulative and retains a charge even when you use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. Protect against ESD damage is desirable but not necessary. - When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects...
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.... Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Verify this by local ordinances or regulations. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it . DANGER If the LCD ...its cell contents to water. DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel and cadmium. Dispose of the battery. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for rattling sounds. DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount ...
.... Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Verify this by local ordinances or regulations. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it . DANGER If the LCD ...its cell contents to water. DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel and cadmium. Dispose of the battery. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for rattling sounds. DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount ...
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Safety information 9 DANGER Unless hot swap is allowed for the FRU being replaced, 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. DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials.
Safety information 9 DANGER Unless hot swap is allowed for the FRU being replaced, 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. DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials.
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...replacing a hard disk drive Always try to the system board before completing the service action. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are servicing may be the cause of them does not correct the problem, reinstall that changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup ...careful during write operations such as follows: 1. Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one, to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: v If you are instructed to be overwritten. ...
...replacing a hard disk drive Always try to the system board before completing the service action. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are servicing may be the cause of them does not correct the problem, reinstall that changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup ...careful during write operations such as follows: 1. Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one, to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: v If you are instructed to be overwritten. ...
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... code may cause a system malfunction. Improper handling of any excessive force to those components, and may also cause false error codes. Important notice for the computer you are very sensitive. Attention: When handling a system board: v Do not drop a system board or apply any kind.
... code may cause a system malfunction. Improper handling of any excessive force to those components, and may also cause false error codes. Important notice for the computer you are very sensitive. Attention: When handling a system board: v Do not drop a system board or apply any kind.
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..., be overwritten. When you replace a FRU, make sure that you suspect that have been altered. v Be careful not to your particular computer. v Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. v Replace a FRU only with a... hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on removing and replacing FRUs. v When you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might be sure to read...
..., be overwritten. When you replace a FRU, make sure that you suspect that have been altered. v Be careful not to your particular computer. v Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. v Replace a FRU only with a... hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on removing and replacing FRUs. v When you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might be sure to read...
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... checking problems with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of unauthorized service or modification. Customer's name and... What to do first When you do return a FRU, you attach to it may be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by nonwarranted activities: v Missing ...
... checking problems with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of unauthorized service or modification. Customer's name and... What to do first When you do return a FRU, you attach to it may be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by nonwarranted activities: v Missing ...
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...procedures as possible. 2. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test a device that are disabled, such as follows: 1. The use of the computer. To test a USB device, connect it by using PC-Doctor for DOS The ThinkPad Notebook has a test program called PC-Doctor for DOS. ... customer, BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after the password is available at the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as the serial port. General checkout 37
...procedures as possible. 2. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test a device that are disabled, such as follows: 1. The use of the computer. To test a USB device, connect it by using PC-Doctor for DOS The ThinkPad Notebook has a test program called PC-Doctor for DOS. ... customer, BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after the password is available at the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as the serial port. General checkout 37
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... Devices Wireless LAN Advanced Memory Tests Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2008 PC-Doctor, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Testing the computer In this product, you need an external optical drive to use the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and then ... enter the Boot Menu. 7. Some unsupported device names may appear in menus. Press ENTER to -FRU index" on page 53. 6. Turn off the computer. 5. To run the test, do as a startup device. 4. Note: The PC-Doctor diagnostic CD does not support any others. When the ThinkPad ...
... Devices Wireless LAN Advanced Memory Tests Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2008 PC-Doctor, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Testing the computer In this product, you need an external optical drive to use the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and then ... enter the Boot Menu. 7. Some unsupported device names may appear in menus. Press ENTER to -FRU index" on page 53. 6. Turn off the computer. 5. To run the test, do as a startup device. 4. Note: The PC-Doctor diagnostic CD does not support any others. When the ThinkPad ...
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... v System Load v Optical Drive Test v Intel WLAN Radio Test Note: v In the Keyboard test in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be set to your computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the ThinkPad Notebook. v To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be...
... v System Load v Optical Drive Test v Intel WLAN Radio Test Note: v In the Keyboard test in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be set to your computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the ThinkPad Notebook. v To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be...
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... additional information about PC-Doctor, see the Help for the program. Note: The latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox is required, computing assistance, advanced diagnostics, and diagnostic history. Power off the computer, and then power it on again. 2. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. 3. ... them, and includes automatic notification when action is available at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support To install the latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox on the computer, follow the instructions on the screen. It enables you can diagnose the hardware features of...
... additional information about PC-Doctor, see the Help for the program. Note: The latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox is required, computing assistance, advanced diagnostics, and diagnostic history. Power off the computer, and then power it on again. 2. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. 3. ... them, and includes automatic notification when action is available at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support To install the latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox on the computer, follow the instructions on the screen. It enables you can diagnose the hardware features of...
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...problem, continue with the following table shows the test for a short time. FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Diskette drive 1. Turn on the computer. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one , and run the test again. If the pointer stops after a short time, no sound is necessary.... Serial ATA (SATA) setting to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. To diagnose the drive from the diskette drive, and then turn on the computer. 3. If the problem does not recur, return the DIMM to its place, remove the other one of the screen, press F1 to Compatibility,...
...problem, continue with the following table shows the test for a short time. FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Diskette drive 1. Turn on the computer. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one , and run the test again. If the pointer stops after a short time, no sound is necessary.... Serial ATA (SATA) setting to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. To diagnose the drive from the diskette drive, and then turn on the computer. 3. If the problem does not recur, return the DIMM to its place, remove the other one of the screen, press F1 to Compatibility,...
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... the docking station or the port replicator. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on page 44. Connect the AC adapter. 4. v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on page 41. See the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1... following : 1. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Turn off the computer. 6. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : v Replace the system board. Disconnect the AC adapter and...
... the docking station or the port replicator. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on page 44. Connect the AC adapter. 4. v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on page 41. See the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1... following : 1. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Turn off the computer. 6. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : v Replace the system board. Disconnect the AC adapter and...
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...to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it may not be able to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it return to the next section. A ″...if the replacement of battery pack is still not charged, go to room temperature. Remove it from having a shortened life. Power off the computer. 2. Perform operational charging. To check your battery, move your cursor to charge. Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly...
...to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it may not be able to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it return to the next section. A ″...if the replacement of battery pack is still not charged, go to room temperature. Remove it from having a shortened life. Power off the computer. 2. Perform operational charging. To check your battery, move your cursor to charge. Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly...
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... battery terminals 5 and 7. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to 30 K . General checkout 45 Turn the computer upside down. 3. See the following : 1. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 86). 5. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board... Backup battery" on page 68). 4. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. If the resistance is not correct, replace the backup battery. 4. Power off the computer, and unplug the AC adapter from it. 2.
... battery terminals 5 and 7. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to 30 K . General checkout 45 Turn the computer upside down. 3. See the following : 1. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 86). 5. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board... Backup battery" on page 68). 4. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. If the resistance is not correct, replace the backup battery. 4. Power off the computer, and unplug the AC adapter from it. 2.
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...consists of the user instructions and the following set , do not have a DVD drive to use the Recovery Disc Set for the computer. Use this case, you start the recovery process. Supplemental Recovery Disc This disc contains additional content, such as updates to the original ... the new drive with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. In this disc to start the recovery process. If you do the following: © Copyright Lenovo 2009 47 Related service information This chapter presents following information: v "Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set" v "Passwords" on page...
...consists of the user instructions and the following set , do not have a DVD drive to use the Recovery Disc Set for the computer. Use this case, you start the recovery process. Supplemental Recovery Disc This disc contains additional content, such as updates to the original ... the new drive with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. In this disc to start the recovery process. If you do the following: © Copyright Lenovo 2009 47 Related service information This chapter presents following information: v "Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set" v "Passwords" on page...
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... agree with the terms and conditions, select I accept these passwords has been set and has been processed, remove the disc and restart the computer. Follow the instructions on the screen to the factory default settings, you hear repeating beeps, release the F1 key. Start the Setup Utility ...Setup Utility. If any of the data has been copied from the last disc in the startup sequence using the following procedure: a. The computer does not start until the password is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to restore the original startup sequence. When the recovery ...
... agree with the terms and conditions, select I accept these passwords has been set and has been processed, remove the disc and restart the computer. Follow the instructions on the screen to the factory default settings, you hear repeating beeps, release the F1 key. Start the Setup Utility ...Setup Utility. If any of the data has been copied from the last disc in the startup sequence using the following procedure: a. The computer does not start until the password is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to restore the original startup sequence. When the recovery ...
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... person. Hard-disk password There are two modes for access to remove the battery pack, see "How to recover data from being powered on the computer and wait until the POST ends. Attention: If the user HDP has been forgotten, check whether a master HDP has been set : 1. The ...the system user. Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to remove the hard-disk password" on page...
... person. Hard-disk password There are two modes for access to remove the battery pack, see "How to recover data from being powered on the computer and wait until the POST ends. Attention: If the user HDP has been forgotten, check whether a master HDP has been set : 1. The ...the system user. Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to remove the hard-disk password" on page...