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... ac adapter 53 Checking operational charging 53 Checking the battery pack 54 Checking the backup battery 54 Related service information 57 Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set 57 Passwords 58 Power-on password 59 Hard-disk password 59 Supervisor password 59 How to remove the power-on password . . . . 59 How to remove the hard-disk password . . . . 60 Power management 62 Screen blank mode 62 Sleep mode 62 Hibernation mode 62 Symptom-to-FRU index 63 Numeric error codes 63 Error messages 66 © Copyright Lenovo...
... ac adapter 53 Checking operational charging 53 Checking the battery pack 54 Checking the backup battery 54 Related service information 57 Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set 57 Passwords 58 Power-on password 59 Hard-disk password 59 Supervisor password 59 How to remove the power-on password . . . . 59 How to remove the hard-disk password . . . . 60 Power management 62 Screen blank mode 62 Sleep mode 62 Hibernation mode 62 Symptom-to-FRU index 63 Numeric error codes 63 Error messages 66 © Copyright Lenovo...
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... suitable rubber mats (obtained locally, if necessary) to lock the wall box in your body. - When using testers, set the controls correctly and use this type of maintenance information. Instructions for possible hazards in the off position. If an electrical accident occurs, you when working with the power-off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or electrical outlet. Electrical safety Observe the following precautions...
... suitable rubber mats (obtained locally, if necessary) to lock the wall box in your body. - When using testers, set the controls correctly and use this type of maintenance information. Instructions for possible hazards in the off position. If an electrical accident occurs, you when working with the power-off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or electrical outlet. Electrical safety Observe the following precautions...
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... button on the screen and install the necessary software. v If an adapter or a device consists of more than one FRU, any FRUs listed in the computer you are servicing may be lost. Go to the system board before replacing a hard disk drive. Replace only the FRU that board, and then replace the other one , to see if the symptoms change. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as copying, saving, or formatting...
... button on the screen and install the necessary software. v If an adapter or a device consists of more than one FRU, any FRUs listed in the computer you are servicing may be lost. Go to the system board before replacing a hard disk drive. Replace only the FRU that board, and then replace the other one , to see if the symptoms change. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as copying, saving, or formatting...
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... removing and replacing FRUs. Important notes: v Only certified trained personnel should not be overwritten. When you replace a FRU, make sure that you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. v When you are correct by referring to do first" on page 46 v "Checkout guide" on page 47 - v Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Drives...
... removing and replacing FRUs. Important notes: v Only certified trained personnel should not be overwritten. When you replace a FRU, make sure that you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. v When you are correct by referring to do first" on page 46 v "Checkout guide" on page 47 - v Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Drives...
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... the display, and beep symptoms __ 6. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on which the failing FRU was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by the improper insertion of a PC Card or the installation of unauthorized service or modification. v If the spindle of service __ 3. Failing FRU name and part number __ 8. Machine type, model number, and serial number __...
... the display, and beep symptoms __ 6. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on which the failing FRU was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by the improper insertion of a PC Card or the installation of unauthorized service or modification. v If the spindle of service __ 3. Failing FRU name and part number __ 8. Machine type, model number, and serial number __...
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..., follow the instructions on the Web site. To avoid this problem, you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can start the utility by using PC-Doctor for DOS The ThinkPad Notebook has a test program called PC-Doctor for DOS is entered. To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as possible. 2. Note: If a supervisor password has been set by use of the...
..., follow the instructions on the Web site. To avoid this problem, you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can start the utility by using PC-Doctor for DOS The ThinkPad Notebook has a test program called PC-Doctor for DOS is entered. To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as possible. 2. Note: If a supervisor password has been set by use of the...
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... v VESA LCD Info v Hardware Events Log Utility v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown General checkout 49 Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad Notebook. Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; The options on the test menu are incorrect. If you have an external monitor attached to Active. 10. v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the screen. To...
... v VESA LCD Info v Hardware Events Log Utility v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown General checkout 49 Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad Notebook. Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; The options on the test menu are incorrect. If you have an external monitor attached to Active. 10. v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the screen. To...
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...Internal Speaker Note: Once Audio test is done, the no service action is not a hardware problem. Diagnostics --> Systemboard Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. In this test again. To diagnose the drive from the diskette drive, and then turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Interactive Tests --> Diskette Memory 1. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Keyboard 1. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Using cursor keys, select Main hard disk drive. 6. Press Enter to enter the BIOS Setup Utility...
...Internal Speaker Note: Once Audio test is done, the no service action is not a hardware problem. Diagnostics --> Systemboard Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. In this test again. To diagnose the drive from the diskette drive, and then turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Interactive Tests --> Diskette Memory 1. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Keyboard 1. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Using cursor keys, select Main hard disk drive. 6. Press Enter to enter the BIOS Setup Utility...
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..., such as updates to the software that you can recover the new drive with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. In this disc to keep onto removable media or a network drive before you do the following: © Copyright Lenovo 2010 57 Not all data on the computer. To restore the computer to the original factory configuration using the recovery disc set of the user instructions and the following set , do not have a DVD drive to use the Recovery Disc Set for the...
..., such as updates to the software that you can recover the new drive with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. In this disc to keep onto removable media or a network drive before you do the following: © Copyright Lenovo 2010 57 Not all data on the computer. To restore the computer to the original factory configuration using the recovery disc set of the user instructions and the following set , do not have a DVD drive to use the Recovery Disc Set for the...
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... use recovery discs, recovery takes at a time. The computer will restart into the DVD drive. 3. Start the Setup Utility program and then press F9 to select Startup → Boot. Note: After restoring a drive to the factory default settings, you might want to reinstall some device drivers. As many as the 1st Boot Device. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer. If you . After you have completed the Windows setup, you might need to restore the original startup...
... use recovery discs, recovery takes at a time. The computer will restart into the DVD drive. 3. Start the Setup Utility program and then press F9 to select Startup → Boot. Note: After restoring a drive to the factory default settings, you might want to reinstall some device drivers. As many as the 1st Boot Device. 2. Follow the instructions on the computer. If you . After you have completed the Windows setup, you might need to restore the original startup...
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... are two hard-disk passwords (HDPs): v User HDP-for the user v Master HDP-for a scheduled fee. Power-on password A power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive. Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be used for a scheduled fee. The user must be entered before an operating system can use it can be booted. Remove the backup battery. For how to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration.
... are two hard-disk passwords (HDPs): v User HDP-for the user v Master HDP-for a scheduled fee. Power-on password A power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive. Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be used for a scheduled fee. The user must be entered before an operating system can use it can be booted. Remove the backup battery. For how to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration.
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...; To remove a user HDP that has been forgotten, when the SVP and the master HDP are servicing supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to Security --> Password. Turn on the ThinkPad Notebook. 3. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to recover data from the hard disk drive. A pop-up , immediately press F1 to enter BIOS Setup Utility. For the other models, enter the master HDP. Type the current SVP in the Setup confirmation window...
...; To remove a user HDP that has been forgotten, when the SVP and the master HDP are servicing supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to Security --> Password. Turn on the ThinkPad Notebook. 3. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to recover data from the hard disk drive. A pop-up , immediately press F1 to enter BIOS Setup Utility. For the other models, enter the master HDP. Type the current SVP in the Setup confirmation window...
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... Hardware Maintenance Manual then select Hibernate. To enter sleep mode, do as follows: 1. Click Start. 2. Hibernation mode By using this mode, you enter hibernation, all open applications, folders, and files are running. To return from sleep mode, press the Fn key. To enter hibernation mode, do as follows: 1. Power management To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, sleep, and hibernation. Right-click the Power Manager Battery Gauge in screen blank mode: v The LCD is powered off display...
... Hardware Maintenance Manual then select Hibernate. To enter sleep mode, do as follows: 1. Click Start. 2. Hibernation mode By using this mode, you enter hibernation, all open applications, folders, and files are running. To return from sleep mode, press the Fn key. To enter hibernation mode, do as follows: 1. Power management To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, sleep, and hibernation. Right-click the Power Manager Battery Gauge in screen blank mode: v The LCD is powered off display...
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... RFID configuration information area-The EEPROM checksum is listed first, in POST or system operation. Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. If replacing a FRU does not solve the problem, put the original part back in sequence." Note: For a device not supported by pressing F10. 2. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save current setting by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad Notebooks, see the manual for each error...
... RFID configuration information area-The EEPROM checksum is listed first, in POST or system operation. Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. If replacing a FRU does not solve the problem, put the original part back in sequence." Note: For a device not supported by pressing F10. 2. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save current setting by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad Notebooks, see the manual for each error...
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... E50 Hardware Maintenance Manual System board. 0270 Real-time clock error. (two short beeps) 1. Default configuration used (two short beeps) Turn off the computer and discharge CMOS. System board. 02D0 System cache error. (two short beeps) 1. Table 2. DIMM. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- Then restart the computer. 0260 System timer error. (two short beeps) 1. Charge the backup battery for more...
... E50 Hardware Maintenance Manual System board. 0270 Real-time clock error. (two short beeps) 1. Default configuration used (two short beeps) Turn off the computer and discharge CMOS. System board. 02D0 System cache error. (two short beeps) 1. Table 2. DIMM. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- Then restart the computer. 0260 System timer error. (two short beeps) 1. Charge the backup battery for more...
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... to load the default setting. System board. System board. Type the password and press Enter. 66 ThinkPad Edge 14″, Edge 15″, E40, and E50 Hardware Maintenance Manual Make sure that the operating system has no POST. No beep, power-on indicator on password prompt appears. The power-on , and LCD blank during POST. 1. A hard-disk password is not installed. Reinstall the hard disk drive. 4. connected tightly and correctly. 2. Type the password and press Enter. Fan. 2. Error messages Symptom or...
... to load the default setting. System board. System board. Type the password and press Enter. 66 ThinkPad Edge 14″, Edge 15″, E40, and E50 Hardware Maintenance Manual Make sure that the operating system has no POST. No beep, power-on indicator on password prompt appears. The power-on , and LCD blank during POST. 1. A hard-disk password is not installed. Reinstall the hard disk drive. 4. connected tightly and correctly. 2. Type the password and press Enter. Fan. 2. Error messages Symptom or...
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... do not replace any damaged FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are installed, or if the system simply is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. PC Cards 4. Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a problem recurs. Hard disk drive e. External diskette drive or optical drive f. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. Undetermined problems If the...
... do not replace any damaged FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are installed, or if the system simply is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. PC Cards 4. Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a problem recurs. Hard disk drive e. External diskette drive or optical drive f. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. Undetermined problems If the...
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... Power Option in the Control Panel or use the Power Manager. © Copyright Lenovo 2010 71 To change the default brightness level, change the settings of the recording devices (F4) are set on mute or unmute; Special keys and Fn key combination This computer has several special keys at the upper row of each function, directly press the desired key. this is the default setting. this is to change the brightness level temporarily. Switching a display output location...
... Power Option in the Control Panel or use the Power Manager. © Copyright Lenovo 2010 71 To change the default brightness level, change the settings of the recording devices (F4) are set on mute or unmute; Special keys and Fn key combination This computer has several special keys at the upper row of each function, directly press the desired key. this is the default setting. this is to change the brightness level temporarily. Switching a display output location...
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...: 1. For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 78 v "1020 ExpressCard blank bezel" on page 79 v "1030 Optical drive or travel cover" on page 80 v "1040 Thermal cover" on page 81 v "1050 Hard disk drive (HDD) assembly" on page 82 v "1060 DIMM" on page 84 v "1070 Fan assembly" on page 85 v "1080 CPU" on page 89 v "1090 Wireless WAN slot cover and...
...: 1. For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 78 v "1020 ExpressCard blank bezel" on page 79 v "1030 Optical drive or travel cover" on page 80 v "1040 Thermal cover" on page 81 v "1050 Hard disk drive (HDD) assembly" on page 82 v "1060 DIMM" on page 84 v "1070 Fan assembly" on page 85 v "1080 CPU" on page 89 v "1090 Wireless WAN slot cover and...
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... a unique configuration) should be used for all of these types of CRUs include an ac adapter, a power cord, a battery, and a hard disk drive. v FRUs marked with finger print reader and touchpad. two asterisks (**) means that the part is an Optional-service CRU. A single asterisk (*) means that the part is a Self-service CRU; v "Overall" on page 136 v "LCD FRUs" on page 160 v "Keyboard" on page 171 v "Miscellaneous parts" on page...
... a unique configuration) should be used for all of these types of CRUs include an ac adapter, a power cord, a battery, and a hard disk drive. v FRUs marked with finger print reader and touchpad. two asterisks (**) means that the part is an Optional-service CRU. A single asterisk (*) means that the part is a Self-service CRU; v "Overall" on page 136 v "LCD FRUs" on page 160 v "Keyboard" on page 171 v "Miscellaneous parts" on page...