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... Numeric error codes 43 Error messages 45 No-beep symptoms 45 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 Chapter 5. Important service information 23 Strategy for replacing FRUs 23 Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive . . . 23 Important notice for replacing a system board 24 How to do first 27 Checkout guide 28 Diagnostics using the product Recovery Disc Set 39 Passwords 40 Power-on password 40 Hard-disk password 40 Supervisor password 40 © Copyright Lenovo...
... Numeric error codes 43 Error messages 45 No-beep symptoms 45 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 Chapter 5. Important service information 23 Strategy for replacing FRUs 23 Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive . . . 23 Important notice for replacing a system board 24 How to do first 27 Checkout guide 28 Diagnostics using the product Recovery Disc Set 39 Passwords 40 Power-on password 40 Hard-disk password 40 Supervisor password 40 © Copyright Lenovo...
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... not service the following precautions: - Important: Use only approved tools and test equipment. When using testers, set the controls correctly and use this type of a plastic dental mirror. By observing the above 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual Blowers and fans - If an electrical accident occurs, you from electrical shock. • Find the room emergency power-off position. • If you when working with the power on...
... not service the following precautions: - Important: Use only approved tools and test equipment. When using testers, set the controls correctly and use this type of a plastic dental mirror. By observing the above 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual Blowers and fans - If an electrical accident occurs, you from electrical shock. • Find the room emergency power-off position. • If you when working with the power on...
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... software fixes, drivers, and UEFI BIOS downloads are available in this manual: • "Strategy for replacing FRUs Before replacing parts: Ensure that board, and then replace the other one. • If an adapter or a device consists of them does not correct the problem, reinstall that all machine types supported by one FRU, any of the FRUs might be lost. Telephone numbers for Lenovo Support are available at: http://www.lenovo...
... software fixes, drivers, and UEFI BIOS downloads are available in this manual: • "Strategy for replacing FRUs Before replacing parts: Ensure that board, and then replace the other one. • If an adapter or a device consists of them does not correct the problem, reinstall that all machine types supported by one FRU, any of the FRUs might be lost. Telephone numbers for Lenovo Support are available at: http://www.lenovo...
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... page 27 • "Checkout guide" on removing and replacing FRUs. • When you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. • Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. When you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might be replaced because of the correct model. Machine type, model number, and serial number 9. Name and phone number of purchase 5. Date on...
... page 27 • "Checkout guide" on removing and replacing FRUs. • When you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. • Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. When you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might be replaced because of the correct model. Machine type, model number, and serial number 9. Name and phone number of purchase 5. Date on...
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... button • Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device • Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) • Sticky keys caused by the improper insertion of a PC Card or the installation of an incompatible card • Improper disc insertion or use of an incorrect ac adapter on laptop products The following procedures as a guide in PC-Doctor. To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as possible. 2. When the ThinkPad...
... button • Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device • Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) • Sticky keys caused by the improper insertion of a PC Card or the installation of an incompatible card • Improper disc insertion or use of an incorrect ac adapter on laptop products The following procedures as a guide in PC-Doctor. To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as possible. 2. When the ThinkPad...
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... Enter. If an error code appears, go to testing of any optical disc drives connected through USB devices, PC cards, CardBus cards, or similar. Follow the instructions on page 42. 4. Some unsupported device names may appear in the PC-Doctor menu. Note: If a supervisor password has been set by the supervisor password. You can start BIOS Setup Utility by using Configuration utility for DOS CD-R/CD-RW disc supports only test of these devices, you cannot change...
... Enter. If an error code appears, go to testing of any optical disc drives connected through USB devices, PC cards, CardBus cards, or similar. Follow the instructions on page 42. 4. Some unsupported device names may appear in the PC-Doctor menu. Note: If a supervisor password has been set by the supervisor password. You can start BIOS Setup Utility by using Configuration utility for DOS CD-R/CD-RW disc supports only test of these devices, you cannot change...
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... • Run Quick Test • Microprocessor/Coprocessor • System board • Video Adapter • Serial Ports • Fixed Disks • Diskette Drives • Other Devices • Wireless LAN • Advanced Memory Tests • Keyboard • Video • Internal Speaker • Mouse • Diskette • System Load • Optical Drive Test • Intel WLAN Radio Test Notes: • In the Keyboard test in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be held...
... • Run Quick Test • Microprocessor/Coprocessor • System board • Video Adapter • Serial Ports • Fixed Disks • Diskette Drives • Other Devices • Wireless LAN • Advanced Memory Tests • Keyboard • Video • Internal Speaker • Mouse • Diskette • System Load • Optical Drive Test • Intel WLAN Radio Test Notes: • In the Keyboard test in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be held...
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... that works through the Windows® operating system. Lenovo ThinkVantege Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) also has problem determination aids that enable you can be downloaded from the Rescue and Recovery® workspace, you to troubleshoot and resolve computer internal storage and memory problems. Notes: Chapter 3. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. 3. Quick test programs Lenovo Hard Drive Quick Test and Lenovo Memory Quick Test are two quick test programs that determine software and usage problems. For...
... that works through the Windows® operating system. Lenovo ThinkVantege Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) also has problem determination aids that enable you can be downloaded from the Rescue and Recovery® workspace, you to troubleshoot and resolve computer internal storage and memory problems. Notes: Chapter 3. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. 3. Quick test programs Lenovo Hard Drive Quick Test and Lenovo Memory Quick Test are two quick test programs that determine software and usage problems. For...
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... servicing is preinstalled on a USB device or CD. Press the Tab key to switch to select Lenovo Diagnostics and then press Enter. • If the computer you are servicing is detected, information messages will be displayed. Select the device class to http://www.lenovo.com/diags. 32 Hardware Maintenance Manual When a problem is not installed with the Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows Server 2008 operating system. Turn on internal storage devices...
... servicing is preinstalled on a USB device or CD. Press the Tab key to switch to select Lenovo Diagnostics and then press Enter. • If the computer you are servicing is detected, information messages will be displayed. Select the device class to http://www.lenovo.com/diags. 32 Hardware Maintenance Manual When a problem is not installed with the Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows Server 2008 operating system. Turn on internal storage devices...
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... keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Using cursor keys, select Main hard disk drive. 6. Diagnostics ➙ Diskette Drives 2. This symptom is heard this test. If enabling the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following: • Interactive Tests ➙ Mouse If the Touch Pad does not work , check the configuration as follows: 1. FRU tests FRU System board Power LCD unit Audio Speaker Applicable test 1. Interactive Tests ➙ Video Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial...
... keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Using cursor keys, select Main hard disk drive. 6. Diagnostics ➙ Diskette Drives 2. This symptom is heard this test. If enabling the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following: • Interactive Tests ➙ Mouse If the Touch Pad does not work , check the configuration as follows: 1. FRU tests FRU System board Power LCD unit Audio Speaker Applicable test 1. Interactive Tests ➙ Video Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial...
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... discs to order, go to complete. Open the ThinkPad Setup program and select Startup ➙ Boot. Note: Not all data on the screen. 7. Restoring the factory contents by using the Recovery Disc Set after the new drive is required. Select the CD/DVD drive as such. 8. Insert the bootable recovery disc into the Microsoft Windows desktop several times and you is installed. Start the computer from the external CD/DVD drive. 5. Then follow the instructions on the drive...
... discs to order, go to complete. Open the ThinkPad Setup program and select Startup ➙ Boot. Note: Not all data on the screen. 7. Restoring the factory contents by using the Recovery Disc Set after the new drive is required. Select the CD/DVD drive as such. 8. Insert the bootable recovery disc into the Microsoft Windows desktop several times and you is installed. Start the computer from the external CD/DVD drive. 5. Then follow the instructions on the drive...
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9. Follow the instructions on . Note: After restoring a drive to the factory default settings, you might want to restore the original startup sequence. The system board must enter the SVP in order to get access to reset the password. Hard-disk password There are two hard-disk passwords (HDPs): • User HDP-for the user • Master HDP-for the system administrator, who can use it can be replaced for access to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration. The...
9. Follow the instructions on . Note: After restoring a drive to the factory default settings, you might want to restore the original startup sequence. The system board must enter the SVP in order to get access to reset the password. Hard-disk password There are two hard-disk passwords (HDPs): • User HDP-for the user • Master HDP-for the system administrator, who can use it can be replaced for access to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration. The...
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... Enter New Password field blank and press Enter twice. 8. Remove the backup battery. Select Power-On Password. 6. Press F10; Turn off the computer. 2. For how to recover data from the hard disk drive. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is appearing on the computer. 2. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad Notebook you are servicing supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to enter BIOS Setup Utility.For models supporting...
... Enter New Password field blank and press Enter twice. 8. Remove the backup battery. Select Power-On Password. 6. Press F10; Turn off the computer. 2. For how to recover data from the hard disk drive. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is appearing on the computer. 2. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad Notebook you are servicing supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to enter BIOS Setup Utility.For models supporting...
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... number. Memory module. 2. System board. 0250 System battery error-System battery is not correct. (two short beeps) System board. 0190 Critical low-battery error (two short beeps) 1. Charge the battery pack. 2. A numeric error is not described there, go to be any ) FRU or action, in POST or system operation. Numeric error codes Table 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to EEPROM is failed. (two short beeps) 0189 Invalid RFID configuration...
... number. Memory module. 2. System board. 0250 System battery error-System battery is not correct. (two short beeps) System board. 0190 Critical low-battery error (two short beeps) 1. Charge the battery pack. 2. A numeric error is not described there, go to be any ) FRU or action, in POST or system operation. Numeric error codes Table 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to EEPROM is failed. (two short beeps) 0189 Invalid RFID configuration...
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... adapter. 2. System board. 02D0 System cache error. (two short beeps) 1. System board. 02F0 Microprocessor ID:xx Failed. 1. System board. 02F7 Fail-safe timer NMI failed (two short beeps) 1. System board. 1804 Unauthorized WAN card is plugged in-Power off and remove the miniPCI network card. (two short beeps) 1. System board. 44 Hardware Maintenance Manual Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- Load "Setup Default...
... adapter. 2. System board. 02D0 System cache error. (two short beeps) 1. System board. 02F0 Microprocessor ID:xx Failed. 1. System board. 02F7 Fail-safe timer NMI failed (two short beeps) 1. System board. 1804 Unauthorized WAN card is plugged in-Power off and remove the miniPCI network card. (two short beeps) 1. System board. 44 Hardware Maintenance Manual Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- Load "Setup Default...
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... connected tightly and correctly. 2. Memory module. 3. Type the password and press Enter. The presence of a small number of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns. Then save the current setting by Lenovo and it should be considered faulty. System board. Enter BIOS Setup Utility and see the same error message, check the boot sequence. 3. Reinstall the operating system. No-beep symptoms Table 4. A power-on password prompt appears. A hard-disk password...
... connected tightly and correctly. 2. Memory module. 3. Type the password and press Enter. The presence of a small number of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns. Then save the current setting by Lenovo and it should be considered faulty. System board. Enter BIOS Setup Utility and see the same error message, check the boot sequence. 3. Reinstall the operating system. No-beep symptoms Table 4. A power-on password prompt appears. A hard-disk password...
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... have no defects). Turn off the computer. 2. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Memory module 46 Hardware Maintenance Manual Horizontal or vertical lines displayed on , and a blank LCD during POST. • LCD backlight not working. • LCD too dark. • LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. • LCD contrast cannot be considered only when a problem recurs. Visually check each FRU for "LCD-related symptoms." 2. Printer, mouse, and other external devices c. Hard disk drive e. FRU replacement should be adjusted. • LCD screen unreadable. •...
... have no defects). Turn off the computer. 2. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Memory module 46 Hardware Maintenance Manual Horizontal or vertical lines displayed on , and a blank LCD during POST. • LCD backlight not working. • LCD too dark. • LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. • LCD contrast cannot be considered only when a problem recurs. Visually check each FRU for "LCD-related symptoms." 2. Printer, mouse, and other external devices c. Hard disk drive e. FRU replacement should be adjusted. • LCD screen unreadable. •...
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... external monitor (extended desktop function) • External monitor only Note: To switch between the computer display and an external monitor. F12 functions, press Fn and the desired function key simultaneously; this is the default setting. Switching a display output location (F6) Display brightness down keys. Table 7. The computer display becomes dimmer. Special keys and Fn key combination This computer has several special keys at the upper row of the Power Option in the Control Panel or use the Power Manager. © Copyright Lenovo...
... external monitor (extended desktop function) • External monitor only Note: To switch between the computer display and an external monitor. F12 functions, press Fn and the desired function key simultaneously; this is the default setting. Switching a display output location (F6) Display brightness down keys. Table 7. The computer display becomes dimmer. Special keys and Fn key combination This computer has several special keys at the upper row of the Power Option in the Control Panel or use the Power Manager. © Copyright Lenovo...
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... access, remove these FRUs, in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 58 • "1020 Optical drive or travel cover" on page 58 • "1030 Thermal cover" on page 59 • "1040 Hard disk drive assembly" on page 60 • "1050 Memory module" on page 61 • "1060 Fan assembly" on page 62 • "1070 Microprocessor" on page 65 • "1080 Wireless WAN slot cover and...
... access, remove these FRUs, in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 58 • "1020 Optical drive or travel cover" on page 58 • "1030 Thermal cover" on page 59 • "1040 Hard disk drive assembly" on page 60 • "1050 Memory module" on page 61 • "1060 Fan assembly" on page 62 • "1070 Microprocessor" on page 65 • "1080 Wireless WAN slot cover and...
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... the access panel is removed, the specific CRU is an example of a unique configuration) should be used for full details. An N in U. • FRU with specific models listed and described as options. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2013 105 External CRU statement to the warranty service for the replacement CRU if Lenovo does not receive the defective part within the computer that is a Self-service CRU; Installation of Self-service...
... the access panel is removed, the specific CRU is an example of a unique configuration) should be used for full details. An N in U. • FRU with specific models listed and described as options. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2013 105 External CRU statement to the warranty service for the replacement CRU if Lenovo does not receive the defective part within the computer that is a Self-service CRU; Installation of Self-service...