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... restricted rights to use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read the general information under "Notices" on page 135. GS-35F-05925. © Lenovo 2009, 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, use , reproduction...
... restricted rights to use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read the general information under "Notices" on page 135. GS-35F-05925. © Lenovo 2009, 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, use , reproduction...
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... cracked or bulging batteries. 5. 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 Begin the checks with . Checklist: 1. Disconnect the power cord. 3. Check the power cord for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. b. c. Remove the cover...
... cracked or bulging batteries. 5. 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 Begin the checks with . Checklist: 1. Disconnect the power cord. 3. Check the power cord for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. b. c. Remove the cover...
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... Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the electrical outlet can use coax or connector-outside shells on your clothing. Proper grounding of the computer is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects. ... into the product. v Use a grounded work mat, and the person handling the part are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can occur when ...
... Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the electrical outlet can use coax or connector-outside shells on your clothing. Proper grounding of the computer is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects. ... into the product. v Use a grounded work mat, and the person handling the part are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can occur when ...
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...of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for rattling sounds. DANGER The lithium battery can cause ... after washing. 8 ThinkPad X100e Hardware Maintenance Manual Use only the battery in ignition or explosion of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it , or ...
...of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for rattling sounds. DANGER The lithium battery can cause ... after washing. 8 ThinkPad X100e Hardware Maintenance Manual Use only the battery in ignition or explosion of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it , or ...
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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 not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. DANGER To avoid shock, 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 not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. DANGER To avoid shock, 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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... for replacing FRUs for replacing FRUs" - Follow the directions on page 31 - "Product definition" on the screen and install the necessary software. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010 29 After a system board is loaded to contact the Customer Support Center at 800-565-3344 for replacing a hard disk drive" on page...a system board" on page 30 - Select Downloads and drivers. 4. The BIOS and device drivers are customer-installable. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 31 - To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows: 1.
... for replacing FRUs for replacing FRUs" - Follow the directions on page 31 - "Product definition" on the screen and install the necessary software. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010 29 After a system board is loaded to contact the Customer Support Center at 800-565-3344 for replacing a hard disk drive" on page...a system board" on page 30 - Select Downloads and drivers. 4. The BIOS and device drivers are customer-installable. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 31 - To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows: 1.
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... Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); Important notice for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the computer you are servicing may alter the settings. v Avoid rough handling of a system board can be overwritten. How to use error ...a system board and hard pushing to see whether the error symptom is displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first error code. v Some computers have been customized. Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: v If you are instructed to replace ...
... Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); Important notice for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the computer you are servicing may alter the settings. v Avoid rough handling of a system board can be overwritten. How to use error ...a system board and hard pushing to see whether the error symptom is displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first error code. v Some computers have been customized. Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: v If you are instructed to replace ...
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... have been altered. v When you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010 33 v A FRU should service the computer. "Detecting system information with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. v Be careful not...
... have been altered. v When you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010 33 v A FRU should service the computer. "Detecting system information with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. v Be careful not...
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... foreign material 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 repair costs if the computer damage was detected __ 7. What to do first When you do return a ... 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 the improper insertion of a PC Card or the installation of an incompatible card v Improper disc insertion ...
... foreign material 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 repair costs if the computer damage was detected __ 7. What to do first When you do return a ... 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 the improper insertion of a PC Card or the installation of an incompatible card v Improper disc insertion ...
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...Doctor for DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor for DOS 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 possible. 2. Note: When you run correctly. Checkout guide... Use the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be used to test a device that are...
...Doctor for DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor for DOS 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 possible. 2. Note: When you run correctly. Checkout guide... Use the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be used to test a device that are...
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... menu does not mean the formal support device list. Press cursor keys to "Power system checkout" on , go to "Symptom-to the computer. 3. Select Diagnostics with the TrackPoint® pointer. Diagnostics Interactive Tests Run Normal Test Run Quick Test CPU/Coprocessor Systemboard Video Adapter Fixed Disks... device names may appear in menus. Press ENTER to test the hardware features. Instead of PC-Doctor appears. 11. Testing the computer In this product, you need an external optical drive to use the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD to select. 36 ThinkPad X100e Hardware Maintenance...
... menu does not mean the formal support device list. Press cursor keys to "Power system checkout" on , go to "Symptom-to the computer. 3. Select Diagnostics with the TrackPoint® pointer. Diagnostics Interactive Tests Run Normal Test Run Quick Test CPU/Coprocessor Systemboard Video Adapter Fixed Disks... device names may appear in menus. Press ENTER to test the hardware features. Instead of PC-Doctor appears. 11. Testing the computer In this product, you need an external optical drive to use the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD to select. 36 ThinkPad X100e Hardware Maintenance...
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.... If you have an external monitor attached to Active. 12. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it cannot be set to your 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...
.... If you have an external monitor attached to Active. 12. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it cannot be set to your 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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... usage problems. For additional information about PC-Doctor, see the Help for the program. Note: The latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) is required, computing assistance, advanced diagnostics, and diagnostic history. For more information about this program, do as follows: Windows 7:... automatic notification when action is available at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support To install the latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) on the computer, follow the instructions on again. 2. PC-Doctor for the program. 38 ThinkPad...
... usage problems. For additional information about PC-Doctor, see the Help for the program. Note: The latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) is required, computing assistance, advanced diagnostics, and diagnostic history. For more information about this program, do as follows: Windows 7:... automatic notification when action is available at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support To install the latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) on the computer, follow the instructions on again. 2. PC-Doctor for the program. 38 ThinkPad...
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...ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. To diagnose the drive from the diskette drive, and then turn on the computer. 3. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Then, run this test. Diskette drive 1. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Diagnostics --> CPU/...Coprocessor 2. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. In this case, turn off and turn off the computer. 2. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is heard this test again. Using cursor keys...
...ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. To diagnose the drive from the diskette drive, and then turn on the computer. 3. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Then, run this test. Diskette drive 1. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Diagnostics --> CPU/...Coprocessor 2. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. In this case, turn off and turn off the computer. 2. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is heard this test again. Using cursor keys...
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...for correct continuity and installation. Remove the battery pack. 3. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer. 6. Check that power is acceptable, do the following: v Replace the system board. Unplug the ac adapter cable from the one you suspect ... adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 42 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 42 v "Checking the backup battery" on the computer. 5. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 39. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. ...
...for correct continuity and installation. Remove the battery pack. 3. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer. 6. Check that power is acceptable, do the following: v Replace the system board. Unplug the ac adapter cable from the one you suspect ... adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 42 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 42 v "Checking the backup battery" on the computer. 5. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 39. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. ...
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...and let it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on . This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it return to room temperature. To check your battery, move your cursor to 30 K . After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it... may not be 4 to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. To check the battery pack, do not click), and the percentage of its capacity. Power off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. If the ...
...and let it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on . This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it return to room temperature. To check your battery, move your cursor to 30 K . After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it... may not be 4 to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. To check the battery pack, do not click), and the percentage of its capacity. Power off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. If the ...
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...figure. Remove the battery pack (see "1120 System board, fan assembly, and backup battery" on page 71). 4. See the following : 1. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not ...correct, replace the backup battery. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Turn the computer upside down. 3. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 92). 5....
...figure. Remove the battery pack (see "1120 System board, fan assembly, and backup battery" on page 71). 4. See the following : 1. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not ...correct, replace the backup battery. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Turn the computer upside down. 3. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 92). 5....
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...with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. Notes: v You must use the Recovery Disc Set for the computer. If you do the following: © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010 45 To restore the computer to the original factory configuration using Recovery Disc Set When the hard disk drive (HDD) or... solid state drive (SSD) is on the computer. Not all data on the computer. Related service information This chapter ...
...with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. Notes: v You must use the Recovery Disc Set for the computer. If you do the following: © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010 45 To restore the computer to the original factory configuration using Recovery Disc Set When the hard disk drive (HDD) or... solid state drive (SSD) is on the computer. Not all data on the computer. Related service information This chapter ...
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...save the Setup Utility configuration changes. When all of the recovery process is fully automated and no activity is displayed or if you . The computer will restart into the DVD drive. 3. After you have completed the Windows setup, you do not 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. If you might experience periods when no action is displayed. Passwords 1. When the logo screen is apparent on the screen to select Startup ...
...save the Setup Utility configuration changes. When all of the recovery process is fully automated and no activity is displayed or if you . The computer will restart into the DVD drive. 3. After you have completed the Windows setup, you do not 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. If you might experience periods when no action is displayed. Passwords 1. When the logo screen is apparent on the screen to select Startup ...
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...an operating system can be replaced for access to remove the power-on page 71. 3. If no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to reset the password. The hard disk... to the service technician, there is booted. Supervisor password A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system information stored in the same operation. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the backup battery. Turn on password To remove a POP that you have forgotten, do the following: (A) If no SVP has been set...
...an operating system can be replaced for access to remove the power-on page 71. 3. If no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to reset the password. The hard disk... to the service technician, there is booted. Supervisor password A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system information stored in the same operation. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the backup battery. Turn on password To remove a POP that you have forgotten, do the following: (A) If no SVP has been set...