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Hardware Maintenance Manual ThinkPad Edge 14², Edge 15², E40, and E50
Hardware Maintenance Manual ThinkPad Edge 14², Edge 15², E40, and E50
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... effectively. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. Important: This manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® Notebook products: ThinkPad Edge 14" and E40 ThinkPad Edge 15" and E50 Machine types (MT) 0199, 0578, and 0579 MT 0301, 0302, and 0319 Use this manual This manual... with the advanced diagnostic tests to read all the information underChapter 1 "Safety information" on page 1 and Chapter 2 "Important service information" on page 23. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2013 iii
... effectively. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. Important: This manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® Notebook products: ThinkPad Edge 14" and E40 ThinkPad Edge 15" and E50 Machine types (MT) 0199, 0578, and 0579 MT 0301, 0302, and 0319 Use this manual This manual... with the advanced diagnostic tests to read all the information underChapter 1 "Safety information" on page 1 and Chapter 2 "Important service information" on page 23. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2013 iii
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...customer's personnel are not in a hazardous position. • Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place, away from all covers correctly before you service a ThinkPad Notebook. • "General safety" on page 1 • "Electrical safety" on page 2 • "Safety inspection guide" on page 3 • "Handling devices...Lift by standing or by pushing up above your leg muscles; Make sure that might be familiar with labels or stickers. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2013 1 If your hair is long, fasten it. • Insert the ends of your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten...
...customer's personnel are not in a hazardous position. • Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place, away from all covers correctly before you service a ThinkPad Notebook. • "General safety" on page 1 • "Electrical safety" on page 2 • "Safety inspection guide" on page 3 • "Handling devices...Lift by standing or by pushing up above your leg muscles; Make sure that might be familiar with labels or stickers. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2013 1 If your hair is long, fasten it. • Insert the ends of your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten...
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... Use a meter to assist you can continue without first correcting the problem. This practice ensures correct grounding of any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Power off , and the power cord disconnected. Use good judgment as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or...3. A third-wire ground connector in charge between the external ground pin and the frame ground. Check inside the unit for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. do not become a victim yourself. - Protect against ESD damage by this inspection guide is a difference in good condition...
... Use a meter to assist you can continue without first correcting the problem. This practice ensures correct grounding of any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Power off , and the power cord disconnected. Use good judgment as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or...3. A third-wire ground connector in charge between the external ground pin and the frame ground. Check inside the unit for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. do not become a victim yourself. - Protect against ESD damage by this inspection guide is a difference in good condition...
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"Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 28 - When you replace a FRU, make sure that you attach to the FRU parts list. • A FRU should service the computer. • Before replacing any ThinkPad model that you suspect that have been altered. Consider replacing a FRU only when... failures can occur for repair costs if the computer damage was detected 7. If you are correct by the customer. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2013 27 Date on removing and replacing FRUs. • When you go to replace a nondefective FRU. Some descriptions might ...
"Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 28 - When you replace a FRU, make sure that you attach to the FRU parts list. • A FRU should service the computer. • Before replacing any ThinkPad model that you suspect that have been altered. Consider replacing a FRU only when... failures can occur for repair costs if the computer damage was detected 7. If you are correct by the customer. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2013 27 Date on removing and replacing FRUs. • When you go to replace a nondefective FRU. Some descriptions might ...
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... parts • Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that the system was subjected to the following list: The following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com • To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as possible....of an incompatible card • Improper disc insertion or use of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS The ThinkPad Notebook has a test program called PC-Doctor for DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor.) You can lead to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 28...
... parts • Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that the system was subjected to the following list: The following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com • To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as possible....of an incompatible card • Improper disc insertion or use of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS The ThinkPad Notebook has a test program called PC-Doctor for DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor.) You can lead to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 28...
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... with the arrow keys, and press Enter. If an error code appears, go to -FRU index" on the following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com Testing the computer Note: The PC-Doctor for DOS. The main panel of any optical disc drives connected through USB devices, PC cards, ...depends on the computer. The utility is entered. The USB limitation only applies to enable it by the supervisor password. Follow the instructions on ThinkPad computers. however, you cannot change the parameters that is supported as a startup device is installed to the computer you will need to testing of...
... with the arrow keys, and press Enter. If an error code appears, go to -FRU index" on the following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com Testing the computer Note: The PC-Doctor for DOS. The main panel of any optical disc drives connected through USB devices, PC cards, ...depends on the computer. The utility is entered. The USB limitation only applies to enable it by the supervisor password. Follow the instructions on ThinkPad computers. however, you cannot change the parameters that is supported as a startup device is installed to the computer you will need to testing of...
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... for DOS. • To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be sensed. • Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the ThinkPad Notebook. Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can detect the following system information: Hardware Info Utility • System Configuration • Memory Contents •...
... for DOS. • To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be sensed. • Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the ThinkPad Notebook. Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can detect the following system information: Hardware Info Utility • System Configuration • Memory Contents •...
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... is available only on models preinstalled with hints and tips for maximum system performance. Note: The latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox is required, computing assistance, advanced diagnostics, and diagnostic history. General checkout 31 When the ThinkPad logo comes up the operating system. For additional information about PC-Doctor, see the Help for the...
... is available only on models preinstalled with hints and tips for maximum system performance. Note: The latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox is required, computing assistance, advanced diagnostics, and diagnostic history. General checkout 31 When the ThinkPad logo comes up the operating system. For additional information about PC-Doctor, see the Help for the...
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...code is preinstalled on the screen to be tested. 5. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed. 5. Go to troubleshoot the problem. Follow the instructions on the computer. Refer to the messages to http://www.lenovo.com/diags. 32 Hardware Maintenance Manual Turn on internal storage devices.... the F12 key. 3. To create a bootable diagnostic medium, do the following : 1. Press the Tab key to switch to select Lenovo Diagnostics and then press Enter. Follow the instructions on page 42 for error code descriptions and troubleshooting hints. 2. When the User Account Control...
...code is preinstalled on the screen to be tested. 5. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed. 5. Go to troubleshoot the problem. Follow the instructions on the computer. Refer to the messages to http://www.lenovo.com/diags. 32 Hardware Maintenance Manual Turn on internal storage devices.... the F12 key. 3. To create a bootable diagnostic medium, do the following : 1. Press the Tab key to switch to select Lenovo Diagnostics and then press Enter. Follow the instructions on page 42 for error code descriptions and troubleshooting hints. 2. When the User Account Control...
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... cannot be turned on, go to http://web.lenovothinkvantagetoolbox.com/, click Download Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox, and then follow the instructions on page 35, and check the power sources. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. The diagnostic ...program will be launched automatically. 6. Click Lenovo Bootable Diagnostics. 3. Note: To install the latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox on the computer, go to "Symptom-...
... cannot be turned on, go to http://web.lenovothinkvantagetoolbox.com/, click Download Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox, and then follow the instructions on page 35, and check the power sources. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. The diagnostic ...program will be launched automatically. 6. Click Lenovo Bootable Diagnostics. 3. Note: To install the latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox on the computer, go to "Symptom-...
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... (SATA) setting to Compatibility, and run Diagnostics ➙ Other Device ➙ Conexant Audio. Turn on the screen for each FRU. Diagnostics ➙ Systemboard Diagnostics ➙ ThinkPad Devices ➙ AC Adapter ➙ Battery 1 (Battery2) 1. Interactive Tests ➙ Diskette 1. Diagnostics ➙ Video Adapter 2. Diagnostics ➙ Diskette Drives 2. If the TrackPoint does not work...
... (SATA) setting to Compatibility, and run Diagnostics ➙ Other Device ➙ Conexant Audio. Turn on the screen for each FRU. Diagnostics ➙ Systemboard Diagnostics ➙ ThinkPad Devices ➙ AC Adapter ➙ Battery 1 (Battery2) 1. Interactive Tests ➙ Diskette 1. Diagnostics ➙ Video Adapter 2. Diagnostics ➙ Diskette Drives 2. If the TrackPoint does not work...
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... in the Recovery Disc Set differs. If the Recovery Disc Set contains a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will be deleted. Open the ThinkPad Setup program and select Startup ➙ Boot. When promoted, select your language and click Next. 6. Then follow the instructions on the ...2. Insert the bootable recovery disc into the Microsoft Windows desktop several minutes at the same time so that you want to : http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup Depending on the new drive. Order the Recovery Disc Set and the drive at a time. This is installed. Chapter...
... in the Recovery Disc Set differs. If the Recovery Disc Set contains a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will be deleted. Open the ThinkPad Setup program and select Startup ➙ Boot. When promoted, select your language and click Next. 6. Then follow the instructions on the ...2. Insert the bootable recovery disc into the Microsoft Windows desktop several minutes at the same time so that you want to : http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup Depending on the new drive. Order the Recovery Disc Set and the drive at a time. This is installed. Chapter...
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...user • Master HDP-for the system administrator, who can be replaced for it appears on the screen whenever the computer is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any of these passwords has been set . The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Supervisor password A supervisor password... can be made available to the hard disk even if the user has changed the user HDP Note: There are two modes for any ThinkPad Notebook: the power-on password (POP), the hard-disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP). The user must be replaced ...
...user • Master HDP-for the system administrator, who can be replaced for it appears on the screen whenever the computer is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any of these passwords has been set . The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Supervisor password A supervisor password... can be made available to the hard disk even if the user has changed the user HDP Note: There are two modes for any ThinkPad Notebook: the power-on password (POP), the hard-disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP). The user must be replaced ...
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... page 58. 3. When the ThinkPad logo comes up window opens. 6. Press F10; To put the system back to operational status, the only Lenovo and Lenovo-authorized service solution would be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services... data from the hard disk drive. The POP has been removed. 5. 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 ➙ Password. Select Security, using...
... page 58. 3. When the ThinkPad logo comes up window opens. 6. Press F10; To put the system back to operational status, the only Lenovo and Lenovo-authorized service solution would be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services... data from the hard disk drive. The POP has been removed. 5. 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 ➙ Password. Select Security, using...
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... restart the computer. 0211 Keyboard error (two short beeps) Run interactive tests of symptoms. If the symptom is displayed for each error detected in the ThinkPad Notebooks, see the manual for more than 8 hours by diagnostic codes in POST or system operation. Memory module. 2. Related service information 43 In the displays...
... restart the computer. 0211 Keyboard error (two short beeps) Run interactive tests of symptoms. If the symptom is displayed for each error detected in the ThinkPad Notebooks, see the manual for more than 8 hours by diagnostic codes in POST or system operation. Memory module. 2. Related service information 43 In the displays...
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...35.) 1. If any damaged FRU. 3. Replace any error is not operating, follow these procedures to do not replace any FRUs. 3. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Reseat all of the failure is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. ... If no defects). LCD-related symptoms Symptom or error No beep, power-on indicator on 1 January, 2008 or later. • Lenovo will not provide warranty replacement if the LCD is within specifications because we cannot guarantee that has failed, if wrong devices are supported by ...
...35.) 1. If any damaged FRU. 3. Replace any error is not operating, follow these procedures to do not replace any FRUs. 3. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Reseat all of the failure is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. ... If no defects). LCD-related symptoms Symptom or error No beep, power-on indicator on 1 January, 2008 or later. • Lenovo will not provide warranty replacement if the LCD is within specifications because we cannot guarantee that has failed, if wrong devices are supported by ...
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... indicators Indicator 1 Power status 2 Sleep (standby) status Sleep (standby) status Meaning Green: Off: The ac adapter is entering sleep (standby) or hibernation mode. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2013 49 The computer is connected. Status indicators This chapter presents the system status indicators that show the status of the computer and on... blinking red: The computer is on (in normal mode). The illumination dot in sleep (standby), hibernation, or normal model. The ac adapter is in the ThinkPad logo on the outer lid of the computer. 1 2 2 Table 6. Chapter 5.
... indicators Indicator 1 Power status 2 Sleep (standby) status Sleep (standby) status Meaning Green: Off: The ac adapter is entering sleep (standby) or hibernation mode. © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2013 49 The computer is connected. Status indicators This chapter presents the system status indicators that show the status of the computer and on... blinking red: The computer is on (in normal mode). The illumination dot in sleep (standby), hibernation, or normal model. The ac adapter is in the ThinkPad logo on the outer lid of the computer. 1 2 2 Table 6. Chapter 5.
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... 180 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the replacement CRU. When return is replaced by the CRU. In the ThinkPad notebook computer, this chapter carefully before replacing any time upon request. For the part number of CRUs in your product and are .... FRU replacement notices External CRU statement to you have the following when you are harder to removing and replacing parts. See your Lenovo Limited Warranty documentation for your responsibility; Read this problem is your product. Installation of Self-service CRUs is addressed with special nylon-...
... 180 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the replacement CRU. When return is replaced by the CRU. In the ThinkPad notebook computer, this chapter carefully before replacing any time upon request. For the part number of CRUs in your product and are .... FRU replacement notices External CRU statement to you have the following when you are harder to removing and replacing parts. See your Lenovo Limited Warranty documentation for your responsibility; Read this problem is your product. Installation of Self-service CRUs is addressed with special nylon-...
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... system unit is recommended to use the correct screw. Set system identification. 3. Read S/N data from EEPROM. the serial number of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer. 2. If you replace the system board, you have a torque ...the computer, and then turn on the system board was loaded with the serial numbers of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer. 2. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, press Esc. 5. Select 2. Write down that you have replaced the system...
... system unit is recommended to use the correct screw. Set system identification. 3. Read S/N data from EEPROM. the serial number of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer. 2. If you replace the system board, you have a torque ...the computer, and then turn on the system board was loaded with the serial numbers of LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette or Maintenance Key, and then restart the computer. 2. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, press Esc. 5. Select 2. Write down that you have replaced the system...