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... 7 Laser compliance statement 14 Important service information . . . . . 17 Strategy for replacing FRUs 17 Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive . . . . 18 Important notice for replacing a system board . . 18 How to use error message 18 Strategy for ...hard-disk password . . . . 35 Power management 37 Screen blank mode 37 Standby mode 37 Hibernation mode 38 Symptom-to-FRU index 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T400...
... 7 Laser compliance statement 14 Important service information . . . . . 17 Strategy for replacing FRUs 17 Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive . . . . 18 Important notice for replacing a system board . . 18 How to use error message 18 Strategy for ...hard-disk password . . . . 35 Power management 37 Screen blank mode 37 Standby mode 37 Hibernation mode 38 Symptom-to-FRU index 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T400...
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... 19 - Important service information This chapter presents following important service information: v "Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive" on the screen. 3. "Product definition" on the screen and install the necessary software. Customers in the following strategy to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. "FRU identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV products" on page 19 v "Important...
... 19 - Important service information This chapter presents following important service information: v "Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive" on the screen. 3. "Product definition" on the screen and install the necessary software. Customers in the following strategy to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. "FRU identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV products" on page 19 v "Important...
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... has been completed, verify that board, and then replace the other one , to -FRU Index for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Strategy for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the computer you are servicing may...a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before doing this task. Important notice for replacing a hard disk drive Always try to be overwritten. v If an adapter or a device consists of any excessive force to those settings remain in the computer...
... has been completed, verify that board, and then replace the other one , to -FRU Index for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Strategy for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the computer you are servicing may...a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before doing this task. Important notice for replacing a hard disk drive Always try to be overwritten. v If an adapter or a device consists of any excessive force to those settings remain in the computer...
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...CMV, and GAV Product definition Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) This provides the ability for a customer to configure an IBM® or a Lenovo solution from an eSite, and have the 4-digit MT and 3-digit CTO model only (Example: 1829-CTO). serial number level. The PRODUCT .../site.wss/product.do?template=/warranty/ Important service information 19 Therefore, it is built and shipped directly to all CTO and CMV products are hard disk drives, system boards, microprocessors, Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs), and memory. GAVs are PEW, eSupport, and the HMM. The machine label, Product...
...CMV, and GAV Product definition Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) This provides the ability for a customer to configure an IBM® or a Lenovo solution from an eSite, and have the 4-digit MT and 3-digit CTO model only (Example: 1829-CTO). serial number level. The PRODUCT .../site.wss/product.do?template=/warranty/ Important service information 19 Therefore, it is built and shipped directly to all CTO and CMV products are hard disk drives, system boards, microprocessors, Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs), and memory. GAVs are PEW, eSupport, and the HMM. The machine label, Product...
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... The list of key commodities built in a particular machine serial (this is the same record found in the eSupport record under QUICK PATH. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) Use the HMM as a back-up to PEW and eSupport to view the complete list of .... Under "Parts Information by Document Type" select PARTS INFORMATION. warranty.vm&sitestyle=lenovo Select Warranty lookup. Input the MT and the Serial number and the list of FRUs at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual For the Remaining FRUs (the...
... The list of key commodities built in a particular machine serial (this is the same record found in the eSupport record under QUICK PATH. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) Use the HMM as a back-up to PEW and eSupport to view the complete list of .... Under "Parts Information by Document Type" select PARTS INFORMATION. warranty.vm&sitestyle=lenovo Select Warranty lookup. Input the MT and the Serial number and the list of FRUs at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual For the Remaining FRUs (the...
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...failed __ 4. Machine type, model number, and serial number __ 9. v If the spindle of servicer __ 2. Name and phone number of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : __ 1. Date of purchase __ 5. Date of service __ 3. Following is covered under the warranty by referring to the ... symptom of some common items that are not covered under warranty and some symptoms that you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on which the failing FRU was caused by misuse, accident...
...failed __ 4. Machine type, model number, and serial number __ 9. v If the spindle of servicer __ 2. Name and phone number of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : __ 1. Date of purchase __ 5. Date of service __ 3. Following is covered under the warranty by referring to the ... symptom of some common items that are not covered under warranty and some symptoms that you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on which the failing FRU was caused by misuse, accident...
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... run the PC-Doctor program to your computer. Follow the instructions on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can detect the following...Hard Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to test the hardware features of the categories listed below to display symptoms and solutions: v Check System Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo...
... run the PC-Doctor program to your computer. Follow the instructions on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can detect the following...Hard Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to test the hardware features of the categories listed below to display symptoms and solutions: v Check System Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo...
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... agree with the pre-installed software when they will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using 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...clearly marked as such. 7. The length of the data has been copied from the last disc in the set, a message is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 33 If you do the following information: v "Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs" v "Passwords" on page 34 v "Power...
... agree with the pre-installed software when they will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using 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...clearly marked as such. 7. The length of the data has been copied from the last disc in the set, a message is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 33 If you do the following information: v "Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs" v "Passwords" on page 34 v "Power...
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...hard disk drive. The password must be entered before an operating system can be made available to the servicer, there is booted. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; If it has, it can be needed for any ThinkPad...has been forgotten and cannot be used for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The computer does ...drive can use it appears on . Hard-disk password There are two modes for the system administrator, who can be replaced for access to Microsoft Windows screen is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo...
...hard disk drive. The password must be entered before an operating system can be made available to the servicer, there is booted. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; If it has, it can be needed for any ThinkPad...has been forgotten and cannot be used for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The computer does ...drive can use it appears on . Hard-disk password There are two modes for the system administrator, who can be replaced for access to Microsoft Windows screen is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo...
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... for a scheduled fee. Select Power-On Password. 6. then, in the menu, this function is known by the servicer: 1. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the... and press Enter twice. 7. In the Changes have forgotten, do the following : (A) If no SVP has been set and is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. Press F10; To remove a user HDP that you have been saved window, press Enter. 8. Related service information 35 If the Using ...
... for a scheduled fee. Select Power-On Password. 6. then, in the menu, this function is known by the servicer: 1. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the... and press Enter twice. 7. In the Changes have forgotten, do the following : (A) If no SVP has been set and is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. Press F10; To remove a user HDP that you have been saved window, press Enter. 8. Related service information 35 If the Using ...
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... F10. 9. Both user HDP and master HDP will have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Select Hard-disk x password, where x is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. Select Master HDP. 7. A pop-up window opens. 6. Select... Security, using the cursor directional keys to Security --> Password. If Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is the letter of the hard disk drive...
... F10. 9. Both user HDP and master HDP will have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Select Hard-disk x password, where x is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. Select Master HDP. 7. A pop-up window opens. 6. Select... Security, using the cursor directional keys to Security --> Password. If Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is the letter of the hard disk drive...
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... if you specified. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in either your setting or... you do any key. Screen blank mode If the time set the low-battery alarm, the computer may not do one of Fn+F4. v The hard disk drive is powered off . v Turn on the "Turn off monitor" timer in screen blank mode: v The LCD is powered off .
... if you specified. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in either your setting or... you do any key. Screen blank mode If the time set the low-battery alarm, the computer may not do one of Fn+F4. v The hard disk drive is powered off . v Turn on the "Turn off monitor" timer in screen blank mode: v The LCD is powered off .
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... setup data are using the APM operating system and have to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that time. v If you will get an error message, ... does not do undock it enters standby mode. v The ring indicator (RI) is turned on, the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it before taking any input...
... setup data are using the APM operating system and have to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that time. v If you will get an error message, ... does not do undock it enters standby mode. v The ring indicator (RI) is turned on, the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it before taking any input...
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...that you installed; Remove one specified in BIOS Setup Utility. 0230 Shadow RAM error-Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Load Setup Defaults in sequence 0187 EAIA data access error-The access to ...them . at offset nnnn. System board. 0188 System board. Otherwise, press Esc to continue. 1. System board. 021x Keyboard error. Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. 1. DIMM. Press to ignore the warning message. 2. Extended ...
...that you installed; Remove one specified in BIOS Setup Utility. 0230 Shadow RAM error-Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Load Setup Defaults in sequence 0187 EAIA data access error-The access to ...them . at offset nnnn. System board. 0188 System board. Otherwise, press Esc to continue. 1. System board. 021x Keyboard error. Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. 1. DIMM. Press to ignore the warning message. 2. Extended ...
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...the primary bay the customer is using a supported IBM/Lenovo HDD with the risk in Slot-1. Main hard disk drive. 3. System board. 2110 1. Remove the WAN card that you installed. 2. Reseat the hard disk drive. System board. 42 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Table... by pressing ESC. Inform the following information to the ThinkPad computer. 2. Main hard disk drive. 3. Remove all but not in mind, the customer can still use it is using a non-IBM or non-Lenovo hard disk drive (HDD), or an old generation IBM HDD which is...
...the primary bay the customer is using a supported IBM/Lenovo HDD with the risk in Slot-1. Main hard disk drive. 3. System board. 2110 1. Remove the WAN card that you installed. 2. Reseat the hard disk drive. System board. 42 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Table... by pressing ESC. Inform the following information to the ThinkPad computer. 2. Main hard disk drive. 3. Remove all but not in mind, the customer can still use it is using a non-IBM or non-Lenovo hard disk drive (HDD), or an old generation IBM HDD which is...
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...that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Turn off the computer. 2. Hard disk drive f. PC Cards 4. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at least 10 times. 2. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do...FRU code. Devices attached to verify that no error is detected, do not replace any FRUs. 3. External diskette drive or optical drive g. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If no more errors exist. Verify that have no defects). ...
...that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Turn off the computer. 2. Hard disk drive f. PC Cards 4. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at least 10 times. 2. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do...FRU code. Devices attached to verify that no error is detected, do not replace any FRUs. 3. External diskette drive or optical drive g. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If no more errors exist. Verify that have no defects). ...
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v 64 GB, 8 mm high, SATA interface v DVD drive, 9.5 mm high v DVD/CD-RW combo drive, 9.5 mm high v DVD-RAM/RW drive, 9.5 mm high v Blu-ray disc drive, 9.5 mm high 48 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Specifications The ... Hard disk drive Description v Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor P8400 (2.26 GHz), 3-MB L2 cache v Intel Core 2 Duo processor P8600 (2.4 GHz), 3-MB L2 cache v Intel Core 2 Duo processor P9500 (2.53 GHz), 3-MB L2 cache v Intel Core 2 Duo processor T9400 (2.53 GHz), 6-MB L2 cache v Intel Core 2 Duo processor T9600 (2.8 GHz),...
v 64 GB, 8 mm high, SATA interface v DVD drive, 9.5 mm high v DVD/CD-RW combo drive, 9.5 mm high v DVD-RAM/RW drive, 9.5 mm high v Blu-ray disc drive, 9.5 mm high 48 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Specifications The ... Hard disk drive Description v Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor P8400 (2.26 GHz), 3-MB L2 cache v Intel Core 2 Duo processor P8600 (2.4 GHz), 3-MB L2 cache v Intel Core 2 Duo processor P9500 (2.53 GHz), 3-MB L2 cache v Intel Core 2 Duo processor T9400 (2.53 GHz), 6-MB L2 cache v Intel Core 2 Duo processor T9600 (2.8 GHz),...
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... Orange: The battery is being read from or written to the hard disk drive, the diskette drive, or the drive in use Green: Data is charged between 0% to 20% of the capacity, and being discharged. Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors. 7 Power on , and the radio link is ready ... being transmitted. 2 Wireless PAN Green: Wireless PAN (Bluetooth wireless or Wireless USB) is on , and the radio link is ready for use . ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) 51 Blinking green: Data is being discharged between 5% and 20% of the capacity. Note: Do not move the system...
... Orange: The battery is being read from or written to the hard disk drive, the diskette drive, or the drive in use Green: Data is charged between 0% to 20% of the capacity, and being discharged. Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors. 7 Power on , and the radio link is ready ... being transmitted. 2 Wireless PAN Green: Wireless PAN (Bluetooth wireless or Wireless USB) is on , and the radio link is ready for use . ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) 51 Blinking green: Data is being discharged between 5% and 20% of the capacity. Note: Do not move the system...
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...to Compatibility, and run Diagnostics --> Fixed Disks You can also diagnose the hard disk drive without starting up correctly. 2. Using cursor keys, select Main hard disk drive or Ultrabay hard disk drive. 6. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Note: Do not apply any diskette from...--> Communication: a. Remove any physical shock to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Press enter. 5. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Interactive Tests --> Diskette ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) 53 Table 9. Conexant Smart Modem Interrupt b. In this case, turn off the computer...
...to Compatibility, and run Diagnostics --> Fixed Disks You can also diagnose the hard disk drive without starting up correctly. 2. Using cursor keys, select Main hard disk drive or Ultrabay hard disk drive. 6. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Note: Do not apply any diskette from...--> Communication: a. Remove any physical shock to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Press enter. 5. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Interactive Tests --> Diskette ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) 53 Table 9. Conexant Smart Modem Interrupt b. In this case, turn off the computer...
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... Nm (3.0 kgfcm) 2 3 4 When installing: Make sure that the HDD connector or SSD connector is in suspend mode. v Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is attached firmly. 66 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Removal steps of data. The hard disk drive is sensitive to it if possible.
... Nm (3.0 kgfcm) 2 3 4 When installing: Make sure that the HDD connector or SSD connector is in suspend mode. v Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is attached firmly. 66 ThinkPad T400 and R400 (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Removal steps of data. The hard disk drive is sensitive to it if possible.