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... 40 Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV 41 Product definition 41 FRU identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV products 41 General checkout 43 What to do first 44 Checkout guide 45 Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . 45 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox 48 ...67 No-beep symptoms 67 LCD-related symptoms 68 Intermittent problems 69 Undetermined problems 69 Status indicators 71 Fn key combinations 75 FRU replacement notices 79 Screw notices 79 Retaining serial numbers 80 Restoring the serial number of the system unit 80 Retaining the UUID 80 ...
... 40 Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV 41 Product definition 41 FRU identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV products 41 General checkout 43 What to do first 44 Checkout guide 45 Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . 45 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox 48 ...67 No-beep symptoms 67 LCD-related symptoms 68 Intermittent problems 69 Undetermined problems 69 Status indicators 71 Fn key combinations 75 FRU replacement notices 79 Screw notices 79 Retaining serial numbers 80 Restoring the serial number of the system unit 80 Retaining the UUID 80 ...
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... when you start the machine, make sure that other conditions that is long, fasten it. Replace any other service technicians and the customer's personnel are fastened or rolled up with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Do not obstruct fan louvers or cover them with your elbows. General safety...
... when you start the machine, make sure that other conditions that is long, fasten it. Replace any other service technicians and the customer's personnel are fastened or rolled up with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Do not obstruct fan louvers or cover them with your elbows. General safety...
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...DANGER If the LCD breaks and the fluid from the fluid are present after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack. Verify this by local ordinances or regulations. DANGER The battery pack...cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Do not disassemble it, throw it into your eyes or on after washing. 8 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of the battery. Do not recharge it, remove its polarized connector, disassemble it,...
...DANGER If the LCD breaks and the fluid from the fluid are present after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack. Verify this by local ordinances or regulations. DANGER The battery pack...cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Do not disassemble it, throw it into your eyes or on after washing. 8 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of the battery. Do not recharge it, remove its polarized connector, disassemble it,...
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Safety information 9 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. 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.
Safety information 9 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. 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.
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...service information This chapter presents following support site: http://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/ion/ Advise customers to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. "How to the system board before replacing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do ..." on page 40 v "Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are customer-installable...
...service information This chapter presents following support site: http://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/ion/ Advise customers to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. "How to the system board before replacing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do ..." on page 40 v "Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are customer-installable...
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Running Automatic Configuration may also cause false error codes. This will cause all customer data on a system board are servicing. 40 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to those settings remain in the Symptom-to prevent cracking... board Some components mounted on the hard disk to be overwritten. If no error code is displayed, see if the symptoms change. Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one FRU, any of the FRUs may be the cause of the error. Attention: The ...
Running Automatic Configuration may also cause false error codes. This will cause all customer data on a system board are servicing. 40 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to those settings remain in the Symptom-to prevent cracking... board Some components mounted on the hard disk to be overwritten. If no error code is displayed, see if the symptoms change. Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one FRU, any of the FRUs may be the cause of the error. Attention: The ...
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...identifying FRU part numbers and FRU descriptions for the key commodities for CTO, CMV and GAV products at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=LOOK-WARNTY Select Warranty lookup. serial number level. The MTM portion of key commodities will be ... MT - Input the MT and the Serial number and the list of the machine label is built and shipped directly to the customer. Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV Product definition Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) This provides the ability for a customer to configure an IBM®...
...identifying FRU part numbers and FRU descriptions for the key commodities for CTO, CMV and GAV products at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=LOOK-WARNTY Select Warranty lookup. serial number level. The MTM portion of key commodities will be ... MT - Input the MT and the Serial number and the list of the machine label is built and shipped directly to the customer. Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV Product definition Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) This provides the ability for a customer to configure an IBM®...
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...the test again. "PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery" on page 49 v "Power system checkout" on page 45 - v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that have been altered. When you suspect that the model of reasons that supports the PC-Doctor® for a variety of the...on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 43 Single failures can occur for DOS diagnostics program. General checkout This chapter presents following important notes. "...
...the test again. "PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery" on page 49 v "Power system checkout" on page 45 - v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that have been altered. When you suspect that the model of reasons that supports the PC-Doctor® for a variety of the...on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 43 Single failures can occur for DOS diagnostics program. General checkout This chapter presents following important notes. "...
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...Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Conexant Smart Modem Dialtone Audio Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to Compatibility, and run the following table shows the test for each FRU. Then, run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad... the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 50 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Place the computer on the computer. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Insert a PCI-Express/...
...Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Conexant Smart Modem Dialtone Audio Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to Compatibility, and run the following table shows the test for each FRU. Then, run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad... the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 50 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Place the computer on the computer. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Insert a PCI-Express/...
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...charged battery pack. 7. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on page 53 To check the AC adapter, do the following: 1....54 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Unplug the ACc adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 52 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: 1. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you are...
...charged battery pack. 7. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on page 53 To check the AC adapter, do the following: 1....54 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Unplug the ACc adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 52 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: 1. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you are...
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...in the computer. Power off the computer. 2. General checkout 53 Reinstall the battery pack. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). Checking the ...let it from having a shortened life. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it is correct, replace the system board. If it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on . If the resistance is still not...
...in the computer. Power off the computer. 2. General checkout 53 Reinstall the battery pack. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). Checking the ...let it from having a shortened life. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it is correct, replace the system board. If it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on . If the resistance is still not...
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v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Remove the battery pack (see "1060 Backup battery" on page 84). 4. Measure the voltage of the ... 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. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 92). 5. See the following : 1. Checking the backup battery Do the ...
v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Remove the battery pack (see "1060 Backup battery" on page 84). 4. Measure the voltage of the ... 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. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 92). 5. See the following : 1. Checking the backup battery Do the ...
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... Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of the recovery process is fully automated and no action is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 55 Note: The remainder of a failure, no Product Recovery program is on the...recovery disc sets come with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. Remove the disc and then click Yes. The computer will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs, do not have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will restart into the...
... Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of the recovery process is fully automated and no action is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 55 Note: The remainder of a failure, no Product Recovery program is on the...recovery disc sets come with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. Remove the disc and then click Yes. The computer will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs, do not have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will restart into the...
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... to order, see "Recovery discs" on which discs to begin the recovery process. 4. Select your language and click Next. 56 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Restoring the factory contents by using the following : Note: Recovery takes several hours. Supplemental Recovery Disc This disc contains...startup device in the startup sequence using Recovery Disc Set When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of time depends on the computer. The Setup Utility program opens. When the recovery process is complete, the Welcome to complete ...
... to order, see "Recovery discs" on which discs to begin the recovery process. 4. Select your language and click Next. 56 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Restoring the factory contents by using the following : Note: Recovery takes several hours. Supplemental Recovery Disc This disc contains...startup device in the startup sequence using Recovery Disc Set When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of time depends on the computer. The Setup Utility program opens. When the recovery process is complete, the Welcome to complete ...
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... Password. 58 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual For how to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on password To remove a POP that you are two modes for access to remove the hard-disk password" on the computer. 2. If it has, it can be replaced for a scheduled...recover data from the hard disk drive. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon 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. If no ...
... Password. 58 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual For how to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on password To remove a POP that you are two modes for access to remove the hard-disk password" on the computer. 2. If it has, it can be replaced for a scheduled...recover data from the hard disk drive. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon 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. If no ...
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.... 3. Both user HDP and master HDP will have been saved window, press Enter. 8. 5. Press F10; Note: To check whether the ThinkPad Notebook you are known, do the following: 1. Select Password. 5. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is displayed in the Setup Configuration window. Select ... Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to enter BIOS Setup Utility. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while HDP icon is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. If Using Passphrase...
.... 3. Both user HDP and master HDP will have been saved window, press Enter. 8. 5. Press F10; Note: To check whether the ThinkPad Notebook you are known, do the following: 1. Select Password. 5. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is displayed in the Setup Configuration window. Select ... Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to enter BIOS Setup Utility. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while HDP icon is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. If Using Passphrase...
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... to need to be any number. Enter BIOS Setup and load Setup defaults. 1. Then save the current setting by pressing F10. 62 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual System board. 0177 Bad SVP data, stop POST task-The EEPROM checksum is listed first, in the... ThinkPad Notebooks, see the manual for each error detected in POST or system operation. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and save the current setting by pressing F10. 2. If replacing a...
... to need to be any number. Enter BIOS Setup and load Setup defaults. 1. Then save the current setting by pressing F10. 62 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual System board. 0177 Bad SVP data, stop POST task-The EEPROM checksum is listed first, in the... ThinkPad Notebooks, see the manual for each error detected in POST or system operation. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and save the current setting by pressing F10. 2. If replacing a...
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... 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. Default configuration used . 1. Remove the daughter card... that you Unauthorized daughter card is plugged in the computer. System board. 64 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Load "Setup Default" in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. System board. 02F0 CPU ID:xx Failed. 1. System board. 02F5...
... 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. Default configuration used . 1. Remove the daughter card... that you Unauthorized daughter card is plugged in the computer. System board. 64 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual Load "Setup Default" in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. System board. 02F0 CPU ID:xx Failed. 1. System board. 02F5...
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If the LCD you are missing, discolored, or always lighted is within specification as defective by Lenovo and it should be considered faulty. v Lenovo will not provide replacement if the LCD is characteristic of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns.... many thin-film transistors (TFTs). System board. 1. v LCD backlight not working. v LCD screen unreadable. LCD assembly. 68 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual LCD-related symptoms Symptom or error No beep, power-on indicator on 1 January, 2008 or later. v LCD...
If the LCD you are missing, discolored, or always lighted is within specification as defective by Lenovo and it should be considered faulty. v Lenovo will not provide replacement if the LCD is characteristic of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns.... many thin-film transistors (TFTs). System board. 1. v LCD backlight not working. v LCD screen unreadable. LCD assembly. 68 ThinkPad T400 and R400 Hardware Maintenance Manual LCD-related symptoms Symptom or error No beep, power-on indicator on 1 January, 2008 or later. v LCD...
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... mouse, and other external devices d. Turn on page 52.) 1. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. System board b. Replace any FRUs. 3. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by the FRU code. If the problem does not recur, reconnect ... error is operating correctly. (See "Power system checkout" on the computer. 5. Non-ThinkPad devices b. PC Cards 4. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time (do not replace any damaged FRU. 3. Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when ...
... mouse, and other external devices d. Turn on page 52.) 1. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. System board b. Replace any FRUs. 3. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by the FRU code. If the problem does not recur, reconnect ... error is operating correctly. (See "Power system checkout" on the computer. 5. Non-ThinkPad devices b. PC Cards 4. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time (do not replace any damaged FRU. 3. Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when ...
