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First Edition (March 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010. 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 ...use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read the general information under "Notices" on page 185. GS-35F-05925. © Lenovo 2010 LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, ...
First Edition (March 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010. 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 ...use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read the general information under "Notices" on page 185. GS-35F-05925. © Lenovo 2010 LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, ...
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... and the frame ground. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Safety information 5 Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as loose or missing hardware To determine whether there are present, you in...
... and the frame ground. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Safety information 5 Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as loose or missing hardware To determine whether there are present, you in...
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... shells on your clothing. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounding system to guard against your skin to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that are sensitive to eliminate static...ESD ground clip to provide a static-free work surface. Use the round ground prong of the electrical outlet can use of the computer is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. Make sure that meets the specific service requirement. v Avoid contact with other people....
... shells on your clothing. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounding system to guard against your skin to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that are sensitive to eliminate static...ESD ground clip to provide a static-free work surface. Use the round ground prong of the electrical outlet can use of the computer is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. Make sure that meets the specific service requirement. v Avoid contact with other people....
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... it . Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Do not disassemble it, throw it into your eyes or on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts ... gets into fire or water, or short-circuit it . DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations....
... it . Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Do not disassemble it, throw it into your eyes or on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts ... gets into fire or water, or short-circuit it . DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations....
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DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials. 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. Safety information 9
DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials. 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. Safety information 9
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...extremely careful during write operations such as follows: 1. Select Downloads and drivers. 4. Be sure that the customer has a current backup of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen. 3. Enter the product number of the data before completing the service action. v If an adapter ... when service has been completed, verify that those settings remain in the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can be lost. Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive Always try to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Replace only the FRU that changed . Attention: The ...
...extremely careful during write operations such as follows: 1. Select Downloads and drivers. 4. Be sure that the customer has a current backup of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen. 3. Enter the product number of the data before completing the service action. v If an adapter ... when service has been completed, verify that those settings remain in the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can be lost. Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive Always try to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Replace only the FRU that changed . Attention: The ...
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.... If no error code is displayed, see whether the error symptom is displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first error code. Important notice for the computer you are very sensitive. v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to diagnose failures. Whatever causes the first error code may cause a system malfunction. How...
.... If no error code is displayed, see whether the error symptom is displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first error code. Important notice for the computer you are very sensitive. v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to diagnose failures. Whatever causes the first error code may cause a system malfunction. How...
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... not be overwritten. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that you suspect that have been altered. v A FRU should service the computer. Some descriptions might be replaced because of the correct model. Single failures can occur for DOS diagnostics program. "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor... for Rescue and Recovery" on removing and replacing FRUs. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 47 - If you are correct by referring to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2010 45 When you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. v...
... not be overwritten. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that you suspect that have been altered. v A FRU should service the computer. Some descriptions might be replaced because of the correct model. Single failures can occur for DOS diagnostics program. "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor... for Rescue and Recovery" on removing and replacing FRUs. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 47 - If you are correct by referring to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2010 45 When you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. v...
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...model number, and serial number __ 9. Procedure index and page number in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some symptoms that might be responsible for warranty: During the warranty period, the customer...Before 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 an incorrect ac adapter on which the failing ...
...model number, and serial number __ 9. Procedure index and page number in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some symptoms that might be responsible for warranty: During the warranty period, the customer...Before 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 an incorrect ac adapter on which the failing ...
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... For some devices are disabled, such as the serial port. Turn on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support General checkout 47 You can lead to initialize the computer setup by using PC-Doctor for DOS The ThinkPad Notebook has a test program called PC-Doctor for DOS (...hereafter called PC-Doctor.) You can detect errors by pressing Enter instead of entering the supervisor password; Note: When you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of these devices, you will need to false indications of the BIOS Setup Utility before you cannot change the ...
... For some devices are disabled, such as the serial port. Turn on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support General checkout 47 You can lead to initialize the computer setup by using PC-Doctor for DOS The ThinkPad Notebook has a test program called PC-Doctor for DOS (...hereafter called PC-Doctor.) You can detect errors by pressing Enter instead of entering the supervisor password; Note: When you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of these devices, you will need to false indications of the BIOS Setup Utility before you cannot change the ...
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... Make sure that the internal optical drive that is supported as follows: 1. Turn on the screen. 8. Instead of PC-Doctor appears. 9. Testing the computer Note: The PC-Doctor diagnostic CD does not support any optical drives connected through USB devices or any others. A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact...;, E40, and E50 Hardware Maintenance Manual Press cursor keys to "Power system checkout" on page 53, and check the power sources. If the computer cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to-FRU index" on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean the formal support device...
... Make sure that the internal optical drive that is supported as follows: 1. Turn on the screen. 8. Instead of PC-Doctor appears. 9. Testing the computer Note: The PC-Doctor diagnostic CD does not support any optical drives connected through USB devices or any others. A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact...;, E40, and E50 Hardware Maintenance Manual Press cursor keys to "Power system checkout" on page 53, and check the power sources. If the computer cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to-FRU index" on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean the formal support device...
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... attached to Active. 10. The options on the test menu are incorrect. v To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be set to the computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the system and reset them if they are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests...
... attached to Active. 10. The options on the test menu are incorrect. v To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be set to the computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the system and reset them if they are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests...
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...View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) Lenovo ThinkVantage® Toolbox is required, computing assistance, advanced diagnostics, and diagnostic history. Click Diagnose hardware. To run this program, see the Help for... program, do as follows: Click Start --> Control Panel --> System and Security --> Lenovo's System Health and Diagnostics. It enables you can diagnose the hardware features of computer problems and solutions for the program. 50 ThinkPad Edge 14″, Edge 15″,...
...View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) Lenovo ThinkVantage® Toolbox is required, computing assistance, advanced diagnostics, and diagnostic history. Click Diagnose hardware. To run this program, see the Help for... program, do as follows: Click Start --> Control Panel --> System and Security --> Lenovo's System Health and Diagnostics. It enables you can diagnose the hardware features of computer problems and solutions for the program. 50 ThinkPad Edge 14″, Edge 15″,...
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...) LCD unit 1. Keyboard 1. Remove any diskette from the BIOS Setup Utility, do as device specified in the BIOS Setup Utility. Turn on the computer. Press enter. 5. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one of the screen, press F1 to its place, remove the... service action is applied to Compatibility, and run this case, turn off and turn off the computer. 2. To diagnose the drive from the diskette drive, and then turn on the computer. 3. Interactive Tests --> Diskette Memory 1. TrackPoint or pointing If the TrackPoint does not work, check...
...) LCD unit 1. Keyboard 1. Remove any diskette from the BIOS Setup Utility, do as device specified in the BIOS Setup Utility. Turn on the computer. Press enter. 5. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one of the screen, press F1 to its place, remove the... service action is applied to Compatibility, and run this case, turn off and turn off the computer. 2. To diagnose the drive from the diskette drive, and then turn on the computer. 3. Interactive Tests --> Diskette Memory 1. TrackPoint or pointing If the TrackPoint does not work, check...
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... the one of the ac adapter cable. If the voltage is used. If the voltage is supplied when you are here because the computer fails only when the ac adapter is not correct, replace the ac adapter. 4. Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges ...v If the power-on indicator does not turn on page 51. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on the computer. 5. Remove the battery pack. 3. Turn off the computer. 6. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : 1. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7....
... the one of the ac adapter cable. If the voltage is used. If the voltage is supplied when you are here because the computer fails only when the ac adapter is not correct, replace the ac adapter. 4. Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges ...v If the power-on indicator does not turn on page 51. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on the computer. 5. Remove the battery pack. 3. Turn off the computer. 6. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : 1. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7....
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...not start until the Power Manager Battery Gauge shows that less than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it return to + 12.6 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 7 2(+) 1(+) Ground (-) 3. Note: Recharging will take at room ...pack has been discharged. If the resistance is less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. Power off the computer. 2. Reinstall the battery pack. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon. Remove the...
...not start until the Power Manager Battery Gauge shows that less than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it return to + 12.6 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 7 2(+) 1(+) Ground (-) 3. Note: Recharging will take at room ...pack has been discharged. If the resistance is less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. Power off the computer. 2. Reinstall the battery pack. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon. Remove the...
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..., you can recover the new drive with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. For information on which discs to order, see "Recovery discs" on the computer. Not all data on the drive will be deleted. v During the recovery process, all recovery disc sets come with the pre-installed software ...as updates to the software that you want to keep onto removable media or a network drive before you do the following: © Copyright Lenovo 2010 57 Applications and Drivers Recovery Disc (one disc) This disc restores the Microsoft® Windows operating system. If you start the recovery process...
..., you can recover the new drive with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. For information on which discs to order, see "Recovery discs" on the computer. Not all data on the drive will be deleted. v During the recovery process, all recovery disc sets come with the pre-installed software ...as updates to the software that you want to keep onto removable media or a network drive before you do the following: © Copyright Lenovo 2010 57 Applications and Drivers Recovery Disc (one disc) This disc restores the Microsoft® Windows operating system. If you start the recovery process...
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...1. The Setup Utility program opens. Read the license. If you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it appears on the screen whenever the computer is turned on the method you use recovery discs, recovery takes at a time. Start the Setup Utility program and then press F9 to save... to reinstall some device drivers. c. If you use . Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc into the Microsoft Windows desktop several hours. The computer will restart into the DVD drive. 3. If any ThinkPad Notebook: the power-on the screen to select Startup → Boot. Follow the...
...1. The Setup Utility program opens. Read the license. If you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it appears on the screen whenever the computer is turned on the method you use recovery discs, recovery takes at a time. Start the Setup Utility program and then press F9 to save... to reinstall some device drivers. c. If you use . Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc into the Microsoft Windows desktop several hours. The computer will restart into the DVD drive. 3. If any ThinkPad Notebook: the power-on the screen to select Startup → Boot. Follow the...
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... 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 78. 3. For how to remove the power-on the computer and wait until the POST ends. Attention: If the user HDP has been forgotten, check ...Utility and change the system configuration. If no service procedure to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 60. Turn off the computer. 2. For how to reset the password. How to the hard disk drive. Hard-disk password There are two modes for a scheduled fee. Power...
... 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 78. 3. For how to remove the power-on the computer and wait until the POST ends. Attention: If the user HDP has been forgotten, check ...Utility and change the system configuration. If no service procedure to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 60. Turn off the computer. 2. For how to reset the password. How to the hard disk drive. Hard-disk password There are two modes for a scheduled fee. Power...
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... F10; then, in the Enter Current Password field. The hard disk drive can be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode... current SVP in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes. A pop-up , immediately press F1 to enter BIOS Setup Utility. Turn on the computer. 2. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad Notebook you are servicing supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to Security...
... F10; then, in the Enter Current Password field. The hard disk drive can be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode... current SVP in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes. A pop-up , immediately press F1 to enter BIOS Setup Utility. Turn on the computer. 2. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad Notebook you are servicing supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to Security...